The DiScardIt Podcast

It’s time for school! Lesson No. 1: All hair is good hair - even on a bad hair day. The military just updated its regulations on natural hairstyles. UPS just softened its internal ban against employees sporting their natural hair. Women and men are still being deemed unqualified for jobs in 2020, because of their hair. This is a problem, yes? Let’s discuss. Even if this isn’t an issue that touches your directly, this episode is for you. Check out Hairrible, where “every day is a bad hair day”, on Instagram at https://instagram.com/hairrible_?igshid=1xl7719g8wd6h or at www.Hairrible.com. Follow the phenomenal creator of Hairrible, Erica Johnson, at @imoufoff. Podcast Theme Song: Nah! That Devil is a Lie - Single by Jasmine Edwards https://music.apple.com/us/album/nah-that-devil-is-a-lie-single/1273931119. To download the FREE FindMe Mobile app, visit www.findmemilspousemobile.com. Download now!

Election Day, coronavirus, lock down, and more. If you’re feeling or fighting anxiety, this mini episode is for you. Theme Song: Nah! That Devil is a Lie - Single by Jasmine Edwards https://music.apple.com/us/album/nah-that-devil-is-a-lie-single/1273931119. To download the FREE FindMe Mobile app, visit www.findmemilspousemobile.com. Download now!

The power of social media will not be denied. She's battled devastating loss, subsequent anger at God and lack of accreditation by others to create a space of healing. For her, the phrase "'Love Naturally' sounds so beautiful, but there's some pain behind it." Dr. E., however, uses the pain she's experienced, to teach others how to ‘walk through the pain’ they might encounter in life and to show them that perfection is not the end goal. She accomplishes this in the classroom, on social media and through her podcast, Lessons In Loving Naturally. Follow her at https://www.instagram.com/tolovenaturally/?hl=en or visit https://tolovenaturally.com/.  Theme Song: Nah! That Devil is a Lie - Single by Jasmine Edwards https://music.apple.com/us/album/nah-that-devil-is-a-lie-single/1273931119. To download the FREE FindMe Mobile app, visit www.findmemilspousemobile.com. Download now!

At 20 years old, Natilie Williams received her Bachelors from Central Michigan University. At 22, she received her Masters in Communication from Illinois State University. Natilie graduated with both degrees without a dime of student loan debt! She currently travels the nation (virtually now, because COVID) inspiring students and other groups to lead with legacy, push through their circumstances and achieve even their wildest dreams. In this episode, we discuss her doctoral research on the "ghosting" phenomenon and what it means for black women and black sisterhood, in particular. While Ms. Williams's research focuses on the black community, it's worth noting that anyone who has fallen prey to or perpetrated ghosting (pulled a Caspar, as we like to say) will benefit from the discourse. We also discuss learning to extend grace to ourselves, so that we and those in our circle receive only the most healthy and whole version of who we are - topics she covers in her upcoming book Innerview: Lessons in Leadership, which will be available in November of 2020.  Connect with Natilie at www.natwillspeak.com or @NatWillSpeak on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Theme Song: Nah! The Devil is a Lie by Jasmine Edwards. Get it on iTunes: https://music.apple.com/gh/album/nah-that-devil-is-a-lie-single/1273931119

It’s the first episode of Season 2 and we can’t wait to explore what it means to be (un)Qualified and how we’ll discard that notion, together. If we’re going to talk about it, we’re going to TALK about it - and that means continued vulnerability from your host. Theme song: Nah! That Devil Is a Lie - Single by Jasmine Edwards https://music.apple.com/us/album/nah-that-devil-is-a-lie-single/1273931119. To download the FREE FindMe Mobile app, visit www.findmemilspousemobile.com. Download now!

We’ve come to the end of Season 1, but no worries - Season 2 is right around the corner. Today, though...whew, the Devil is a LIE! Find out why and hear our big announcement. Song played this episode: Nah! That Devil Is a Lie - Single by Jasmine Edwards https://music.apple.com/us/album/nah-that-devil-is-a-lie-single/1273931119. To download the FREE FindMe Mobile app, visit www.findmemilspousemobile.com. Download now!

Maxine Reyes (@maxinereyestv) is an entrepreneur, coach, combat veteran, wife, mother and accomplished soloist. When it comes to transitions, she has certainly seen her fair share (and gleaned some valuable lessons along the way). Her metamorphosis was a long road that saw required a multitude of life adjustments. She came from Jamaica to the US as a young adult hoping to find her dream, before joining the US Military. She later transitioned from single life to dual military coupledom, to parenthood, and then from military member to veteran to businesswoman - and that’s just to name a few.

Maxine has learned to approach each new echelon of life "with courage and grace" (Be sure to check out her podcast of the same name: https://www.facebook.com/courageandgracepodcast/), and has necessarily discarded timidity along the way. She’s, instead, learned to embrace her vulnerability, ability to compromise, as well as her indelible strength - especially as it relates to relationships of both the business and marital kind.  

And, speaking of marriage, Maxine is also one half of Happily Joint (https://happilyjoint.com/), a venture started with husband, Ken, where their primary goal is to help couple "make happiness last". Maxine sat down with me for this DiscardIt Friday and we enjoyed an open and honest discussion about the the ways couples can find and re-establish happiness and commitment through relationship resiliency and how everyone can apply similar concepts to their work partnerships and entrepreneurial pursuits. 

Want to connect with Maxine after the episode? Find her on Instagram at @happilyjoint, @maxinereyestv or @courageandgracepodcast.

Your health extends to your mental mindset and requires that you discard limiting beliefs. Why is it that once we reach adulthood, we cease allowing ourselves to dream? If you believed anything was possible for you, what would you truly want? Live your life according to your dreams and your purpose. We talk about this and more with active duty Navy officer, dual-military spouse, and health coach, Ashleigh Magee. From leadership in the military, to showing up authentically for her clients, she’s had to discard the fear of doing the wrong thing and letting others down, and uses what she’s learned to help others make the connection between their physical and mental health. Connect with Ashleigh on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ashmagaeecoach on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/AshleighMageeHealth or via her website at https://ashleighmagee.com/.

Ticora Davis, Esq. is an intellectual property advocate, attorney, author, speaker, wife and mother of two. One moment in 2016 set her life on a course she never would have imagined for herself. After God pushed her to overcome a setback that many fear, Ticora shed the idea that she had been buried and, instead, firmly grounded herself and her future in the idea that God had planted her in the soil of success. It worked. Ticora is now known as The Creator’s Lawyer, has worked with brands like Black Enterprise, Rising Tide, VH1, Honeybook, and is hailed as a “thought leader” in the legal community. Her new book, Planted to Produce: 7 Shifts to Activate Your Creative Soul is a revolutionary take on procrastination, productivity, and purpose. Through it, Ticora uncovers the spiritual roots of procrastination, how fear is keeping you from pursuing your God-breathed destiny, and what you can do to push yourself to produce God’s greatness inside of you. 

Ticora is also the creator of Business Bakerie. Founded in 2019, Business Bakerie puts the best legal tools and business training into the hands of up-and-coming business owners. Want to learn more about Ms. Davis and get connected to her and her endeavors? Start here: 

Books: ticoradavis.com/planted-to-produce

Business Bakerie: www.businessbakerie.com

Creator's Law Firm: www.creatorslawfirm.com

IG: instagram.com/ticoradavis ::::::::::::::We also announce the winner of our Instagram giveaway during this episode, so if you entered listen through to find out if you won!

Christian Jackson, LPC, CACI, NCC is a licensed therapist based in SC and has worked in the human services field for more than 15 years. “community is a word dear to her heart and, as a therapist, she believes it’s important to focus on how to improve skills to manage triggers related to depression, anxiety, and harmful world views.

Christian recently authored a book called “Daddy Issues: How to Detangle from the Sins of Our Fathers”  She graciously granted me a sneak peek, and, after reading it, had to have her on DiscardIt. She starts by talking about the symptoms and procedure for diagnosing "daddy issues" - a condition we all know exists, but won't find in any version of the DSM. She breaks down the different archetypes (the clingy one, the gold/goal digger, etc.) and you can bet that you will either see yourself in some of the descriptions, or someone you know. 

So today we’re discarding - you guessed it - daddy issues and the shame and guilt created by them. One lucky listener will also win a free copy of Christian's book, Daddy Issues, which hits shelves in July, as well as some DiscardIt swag. Check out our social media pages for the details. 

Christian can be found on @couchwithchristian on Instagram, her group "Overcoming Daddy Issues" can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1378205069055206. Follow us at @thediscarditpodcast on Instagram or search for The DiscardIt Podcast on Facebook.