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Gumbeaux Fam, It’s the most wonderful time of the year…it’s also the most “GOAL saturated” time of year, as well. I grow exhausted by all the goal setting. “Exhausted” meaning overwhelmed. The “rat race” continues for most of us OR it’s a time to evaluate what’s gone RIGHT in our lives.

For nearly a decade, I’ve slowly grown from vision boarding (although still actively participating)..just weary of the way I could, at times, overlook some of the outstanding problems I have yet to address before MOVING FORWARD. 

Let me talk about creating a new year real solution. At least FOR ME. I am creating a problem list I plan to address this year. Enjoy. 

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Gumbeaux Fam, roll call —CHECK  IN!! 

I’m finding out more and more each day about myself. Sometimes the person we need to check in the most is Ourselves. You’ll shock yourself and find that we don’t know as much about Us as we thought.

This episode I’m just checking in & honestly “checking” myself lol. Enjoy 

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Allow me to reintroduce HERself...her name is RAYNA!!!

She's back, y'all! The woman of luxury and leisure; the blogger/influencer extraordinaire--Mother, wife, Yoga instructor, Certified Career Coach, one of the most brilliant women I know, and most importantly--my friend! I am honored she took the time to chat with us and add, yet ANOTHER, ingredient to our Gumbeaux. Want more from Rayna? Check out her website: MORELUXEANDLEISURE.COM

Listen as we discuss the polar opposite of the act we know as VISION boarding/vision planning. There is an act of gratitude I want each of you to become acquainted and familiar with---CREATE A GROUNDING BOARD. Enjoy this episode :)

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Gumbeaux Fam, 
I am going to save the apologies and just set this episode right here…and walk away slowly—backwards, creeping—while looking dead in your eyes. 

This episode simply domes as an update. Thanks to my husband for saying “Let’s get this Podcast episode in.” I need that push! We have had so many updates, so I’ll let this serve as a part 1.

Enjoy! P.S. there is a feature from our little one, Kani *eye roll* (he was supposed to be sleep).

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“Life Hack” is defined a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way; but what happens when “hack” becomes an ‘Action’.

I’ve had to find out the hard way you guys. My Facebook account was hacked, and I decided to deactivate my account as a result of that. Which also meant deactivating The Gumbeaux’s Facebook, as well. (DEVASTATED). 

Listen as I process the hacking and realized the lessons within the upset. Seems like there’s always a silver lining. Life seems to show us how much more we have to live.

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Gumbeaux Fam. 

I had to stop what I was going and hit record. I am literally THINKING OUT LOUD.  Tell me what you think.

I’m on this road to 100episodes...join me! Enjoy

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Gumbeaux Fam, you have every right to cuss me out as I have neglected my duties to cook up anything since January.

Consider this a stroke of Genius or just a “Come to Jesus”. I’m thinking out loud on this episode and switching it up for Season 3. Let me know what you think:: RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE. Enjoy~

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HAPPY NEW YEAR, Gumbeaux Fam!

I hope 2021 hasn't scared you off...I mean we are only 15 days into January, so I figured "Why not give Fam a BONUS/Finale Episode to Season 2?"

It is only right to end on an 11th episode and follow this "trend" I've claimed for myself LOL. I am bringing my "Hot Sauce"- free association/randomize Q&A to the podcast. If you have NOT seen the Facebook Webshow yet---YOU ARE MISSING OUT. Go watch!

You are in for a treat, because I have, yet, ANOTHER GUEST! She is one of my close friends for over a decade & if you haven't read the episode title yet...she is what I like to call a "beautiful storm". Krystal aka Kryssie is a bundle of REALNESS. She does not hesitate to speak her mind which is why it was only right to give her the inaugural HOT SAUCE episode. She does not disappoint, because she did get a little spicy haha.

I mean...what is Gumbeaux without a little HOT SAUCE?!! Enjoy.

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Gumbeaux Fam!
Let me introduce to you, Ms. Donna Barnes---soon to be, Dr. Barnes.

Donna is a licensed counselor, business owner, 2x best-selling author, mother, sister, daughter, friend...lastly a Queen. In our conversation she revealed that she LOVES fairytales. Yes, you read that right...everyone loves a "happy ending" right? Well, so does Donna. 

I realized off of the call that Donna is very much like Princess Tiana. A down-to-Earth, working woman, with big dreams and a beautiful smile. Like Tiana, she dreamed of ownership and success regardless of what her circumstances may have presented to her. Donna has ALREADY defeated her odds. I had to remind her that she is living a fairytale to many of us. It is such a beautiful story with MULTIPLE happy endings...and what's mind-blowing is--IT'S ONLY THE BEGINNING.

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Gumbeaux Fam!!
Your girl is being 1 thing this month...CONSISTENT.  I know you've read the title and thought to yourself..."ooooo, okay what's this?" and we share the same sentiments.

Dictionary.com defines "Powerhouse" as "a person or thing of great energy, strength, or power" and this is exactly what our guest, Dr. Allison Smith embodies. From our first encounter to our most recent rekindling, Dr. Smith has been nothing short of extraordinary--and let me just say this conversation is parallel to everything I just mentioned she is and exudes.

Lean in and DINE on this one. We had such an enlightening conversation from politics to career to personal ambitions to FREE JEWELRY...Not sure why she gave us all these Gems for free, folks, but I am so glad she did.

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