Start Somewhere: the Podcast

Just because your past didn't turn out like you wanted it to, doesn't mean your future cant be better than you've ever imagined. Shavonne Holton; author, podcaster, yoga instructor, shares how she birthed three successful businesses from heartbreak. You see all though life happened; divorce, passing of her grandmother, finances, she was able to use her weaknesses as a service to others through her testimony, gifts, and passions.

No one gets to tell you how big your dreams can be! Eboni Bell; author, teacher, founder of Dream Girl Subscription Box grew up a visionary. At a young age she believed in the beauty of her dreams and that no dream was too impossible. From then on it became her mission to encourage others to follow their dreams. "The dreams that are in our hearts, are an answer to someone's problem or a problem in the world" she says.

She was on a journey that required her to be fierce, she was up for the task. Erin, Founder & CEO of Fiercely Built Apparel shares the importance of finding confidence in your skin. "Beauty is in all shapes and sizes," says Erin. Join as she encourages women to live their best life through health, fitness, and wellness.

My voice is needed at the table. I will either pull up a seat or make my own. Children's book author, Founder of Doll Girl, and Trauma Counselor Cindy J. Cadet shares how broke ground on African American Children's books, the importance of honoring your voice and living in your purpose.

Dreams do come true! Head Chef "Jeff Gott" and Catering Manager "DeAndre Wilson" owners of Turn Table LLC explain the importance of research, planning, and preparing. They reveal the secret to their business success and sudden growth. As well as share how to find a business partner, adapt to change, and the significance of passion.

You can be whatever you put your mind! Fourteen year old Makayla Martin, CEO & Founder of Golden Hands Jewelry, shares how she started a business at just thirteen, grossed 1,000 dollars in two months, and how she juggles school, volleyball, and business. This fourteen year old boss is a future billionaire in the making!

Other people are going to find healing in your wounds! Host, founder, and producer Adreeahna Bree share how affirmations and letters to herself were the start of "Actually, I Can." As silly as it sounds writing letters & speaking over yourself can be the healing you need. She shares how far to often she didn't speak to kindly to herself and circumstances. But later learning if you just speak positivity out loud, write down your desires, and make it plain everything you thought you ever wanted will manifest.

"We inspire, do you?" Courtney Johnson Founder and Executive Director of Young & Established, a nonprofit inspiring youth & young adults to be positive role models in the community, shares the importance of networking, drive, and having faith.

Everything you are experiencing at this moment, whatever it is, is exactly what you need for growth. Trust it. Multi-talented Destiney Gillespie shares her journey, teen pregnancy, entrepreneurship and how she too learned to fall in love with process.

The days you are the most uncomfortable are the days you learn the most about yourself. Whatever makes you uncomfortable is your biggest opportunity for growth. Event coordinator Kierra Winston also known as Kiwi shares how she got uncomfortable, stepped outside of the box, no longer settled, and created who she wanted to become.