Thirteen years in the sky and somehow I still love these people.

In this episode, I’m sharing what being a flight attendant is really like for me. We’re talking early-morning flights, turbulence, questionable hotel rooms, passengers tapping the plane for good luck, why I’m saving my rotator cuffs for retirement, and why Miami and I have agreed to see other people.

But between the laughs, this job has taught me a lot about gratitude, perspective, human connection, and learning to appreciate the life I get to live. You never know why somebody is traveling, what they’re carrying, or how one small interaction can change their day.

And after 13 years, this is one thing I know for sure:

“Be mindful of how you treat others, because you never know who was sent to you for you to be kind to.”

So buckle up. I’ve got stories, opinions, a no-fly list, and a whole lot of gratitude for the journey.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Tina Marie—author, entrepreneur, veteran, philanthropist, and founder of WOW—to discuss the journey behind her positivity. From childhood trauma and colorism to people-pleasing, grief, forgiveness, and faith, Tina shares the experiences that shaped her into the woman she is today.

We dive into the confessions behind her book, Confessions of a Housewife: Secrets She Could No Longer Keep, and explore what it means to heal, reclaim your voice, and stop allowing your past to define your future. Tina opens up about the loss of her brother, the lessons she learned from her grandmother, the power of prayer, and why she believes your story doesn’t end where your pain begins.

This conversation is raw, honest, inspiring, and full of reminders that healing is possible even after life’s hardest chapters.

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Come sit with us. There’s healing, truth, and a whole lot of light waiting for you here.

In this episode, I’m talking about forgiveness—what it means to forgive yourself, release old pain, and stop carrying things that no longer serve you.

I open up about people-pleasing, self-doubt, healing, and learning that real peace comes when you stop trying to control others and start giving yourself the love, grace, and validation you’ve been looking for outside of you.

If you’ve been holding on to hurt, guilt, resentment, or old stories, this episode is your reminder: you deserve to let it go and live fully.

When the journey gets hard, it can feel easier to shrink, pause or question everything. In this episode, I'm reminding you-and myself-that the most powerful thing you can do is keep showing up.

Life changes. People change. Plans shift. But your journey? That's yours.

I talk about what it really looks like to stay committed to yourself even when it's uncomfortable, uncertain, or lonely. This is your reminder that growth isn't always pretty--but it's always worth it.

If you've been feeling like giving up, this episode is your sign to keep going.

Keep choosing you.

In this episode, I’m opening up about something many of us carry quietly: the fear of judgment. I share how that fear has shaped how I move through the world—and how it can quietly turn into judging others, not from cruelty, but from protection, conditioning, and unhealed parts of ourselves.

This conversation is a reminder (for me and maybe for you too) that it’s not my job to judge—it’s my job to love, to witness, to choose understanding over assumption, and to keep growing.

If you’ve ever felt afraid of being seen, misunderstood, or silently critical of yourself or others, this episode is for you.

Come sit with me. No judgment. Just truth, growth, and love. 

Hi there!
In this episode Tina shares some lessons she learned in 2025.

I'm learning to stop replaying what happened and start paying attention to what the moment was trying to teach me. Guilt doesn't grow you. Shame doesn't change you. But awareness? That's where life shifts.

In this episode, I'm talking about how trying to avoid disappointment made me do everything alone, how my patterns kept showing up in costumes, and why letting go of the story-but keeping the lesson-has been real freedom.

Life is practice. And the more honest you are with yourself, the better you get at living it.

Tune in.

In this episode, I’m opening up about where I’ve been and what I’ve been learning as I find my way back to myself. These past few months have pushed me to slow down, face my truth, and recognize how easily negative self-talk can turn into depression when I’m not grounded in who I am.

I’m sharing the moment I realized I’d stopped noticing me, and how gratitude, stillness, and honesty helped me reconnect. This season has reminded me that knowing yourself is a kind of freedom — and loving yourself on purpose is the foundation of everything.

If you’ve ever felt lost, disconnected, or like you were running on empty while pretending to be full… this one’s for you. We’re talking self-awareness, healing, accountability, and the softness that comes when you finally give yourself permission to come home to you.

Pull up a chair and let’s get into it.

In this episode of Tell Em' Tina, we're talking about something real - that quiet pressure to compare yourself to everyone else. The truth? There's only one you, and that's your power.

We'll get into how to recognize when you're overwhelmed, how comparison steals your joy, and why believing in yourself (even when it's hard) is a daily choice.

If you've been feeling like you're not enough, this one's for you. Tune in for a reminder that you don't have to do it like anyone else - because nobody can do it like you.

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On this episode of Tell ‘Em Tina, we’re getting real (with a little humor, of course) about the hardest person to be honest with—ourselves. If you’ve been suppressing your voice, second-guessing your gut, or playing small to keep the peace, it’s time for a wake-up call. Building self-trust starts with telling yourself the truth, standing in it, and speaking up. No more shrinking, no more doubting—just you, owning your power… and maybe laughing through the awkward moments.

Like, subscribe, and tell a friend—because the truth will set you free (and maybe crack you up along the way)!

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