Talk With Tora

I disclosed my struggles, improvements, and recommendations for bettering your mental health.

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Keisha Montfleury stopped by to discuss her business HandiWork LLC and the motivation behind creating a safe and encouraging environment for young girls.

HandiWork’s Mission:

Specializes in personal development programs that support our school aged girls and practicing healthy confidence so she does not give into negative behavior, such as self harm and bullying.

We discussed in this episode:

•Creating healthy environments for our children and tools to build self esteem.

•The importance of setting boundaries at a young age.

•How Keisha built relationships in the school district in order to start her business and being very intentional with her time and the mission of HandiWork.

•Taking what she learned from her experiences and listening to the youth.

•Using the 5 foundations of healthy confidence, and creating the outline of HandiWork.

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IG: @keishashandiwork

Website: https://www.keishashandiwork.com/

YouTube:https://youtube.com/@keishamontfleury6275

In this episode I’ll explain what’s been going on in my life, what I’ve been working on, grieving a loss, my poetry book, and my return to the TWT podcast.

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Next Weeks Episode/Interview: I interviewed Keisha Montfieury the owner and creator of HandiWork LLC. HadiWork was created to help girls build confidence, offering up a safe space to open up, and advisement on navigating through difficult times. Make sure you tune in next Tuesday at 12pm EST.

Business IG: @keishahandiwork

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@keishamontfleury6275

Website: https://www.keishashandiwork.com/

Takenya Mims author of the book “Four Marriages Before 40” dropped in to discuss her memoir and the process of writing it. In Kenya’s book she opens up about her four marriage, finding her healing through therapy, and her childhood.

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Personal IG: @simplykenya_author

Website: www.simplykenya.me

Shaniqua Wade stopped in to discuss how her husband and her came up with the Melanated Exchange Market. She explained how the murder of George Floyd and the lack of income for black businesses gave them the motivation to create something for the community. Shaniqua talked being interested in radio, obtaining her masters degree, watching her father growing up while he was building his business, the first event and the number of vendors, and what she sees her business growing into.

Business IG: @themelanatedexchangemarket

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Website: www.themelanatedexchangemarket.com

After taking a break I’ve finally made a return. In this episode I discussed the importance of taking break, how I’ve been handling being in my feelings while a number of things occurred around me, and things I’ve been attempting to work on. I also talked about why the break was needed along with a few things I’m in search of for my podcast.

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Ben Kelly the creator and owner of Jammin For Justice stopped in to discuss his business and what made him decide to become an entrepreneur. He dropped the names of some of his favorite authors, how he uses his art and creativity as a positive voice for the black community, opening up doors for uncomfortable conversations pertaining to police brutality and racism, and which organization he donates a portion of his earnings to and why. Make sure to follow Ben on all social media platforms.

Business IG: @jamminfojustice

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TX resident and owner of “Lily Stoner’s” Jelisa Nuall blessed the “TWT” podcast to discuss her business. She explained the unique way she came up with the name of her business, obtaining her degree in Fashion Management, the first products she dropped, and the sage farm where she purchases her products. Jelisa also mentioned how sage benefited her life, helping others in need, and Monday’s when she comes through with new merch.

IG: @lilystoners

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Twitter: @LilyStoners

TikTok: @lilystoners

Website: www.lilystoners.com

Tareka Wheeler the creator and host of the “Professional DNA” podcast stopped in to discuss her growth as a professional and finding her purpose in helping others succeed in their professional careers. She shared her college experience as a non-traditional student, being a mother and wife, and tips on how to commend yourself on your accomplishments. Make sure you checkout Tareka’s podcast available on all podcast streaming platforms and follow her social media accounts for the latest updates.

Website: www.yourpdna.com

Personal IG: professional_dna

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