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Dr. Kaci Chamone has been a guest on a few episodes in a panel setting but I finally got to sit down for a one-on-one kandid chat and it was so worth the weight!

Her story of overcoming, resiliency and triumph will make you cry, laugh and cheer!! 

Bio:

Dr. Kaci Chamone, Founder of Speaking Freedom is a Certified Life Coach, Published Author (It’s My Time, 2006), Podcast Host, Business Strategist, and Love Coach.

After overcoming all the obstacles of Life, Dr. Kaci grew into a well-rounded and compassionate leader, who has spent most of her adult life dedicated to God and understanding her purpose.

Over the last decade Dr. Kaci has been helping anyone she encounters grow in Purpose, Self-Acceptance, Healing beyond Trauma and  showing love to everyone they encounter, and more!

 After years of research Dr. Kaci, coined as the "Cardiologist of the Emotionally Scarred," developed Spiritual Human Behavior, a new area of psychology that brings Spirituality, Human Behavior & Heart Healing to unlock Individual Purpose. The "Theory of Spiritual Human Behavior Book" is scheduled to be released in 2022

Dr. Kaci believes that Love encompasses Accountability, Responsibility and Self Discipline!

Connect With Dr. Kaci:

http://www.edu-freedom.org/

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It was my distinct pleasure to shine a Kandid spotlight on Everyday Hero: Mentor, Speaker, Personal Development Coach and Founder of The Antoine Nelson Foundation, Mr. Antoine Nelson.

Antoine has worked throughout the state of New Jersey with re-entry programs, homeless shelters, mentoring programs and schools assisting underserved populations with all facets of reaching their full potential in education and their careers.  Growing up in an urban environment, faced with a lack of resources and positive role models, a young Antoine found himself engulfed in the street life facing criminal charges and served a few years in prison. It was this chapter in his story, in addition to many others, that motivated and inspired Antoine to make changes in his community for future generations.  

Antoine currently oversees 3 youth mentoring programs in northern, central, and southern New Jersey which were created with the purpose of assisting the youth discover and develop their passion and potential, as well as develop pride in themselves. 

"25-year-old felon with no license, no job history, with child support and fines to pay, BUT I HAD A PLAN.  I've been to the bottom...and I made it out.  Now the plan is to show my people how to do it"

~Antoine Nelson

Connect with Antoine and The Foundation here:

https://www.antoinenelson.com/

https://instagram.com/antoinetheinfluencer

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Boundaries are the new hot topic but they've always been important!!

This episode I got to sit down with 2 boundary experts:

Kellan Fluckiger & Liz Callaway for an enlightening and hilarious chat on boundaries! Listen for 10 ways to say NO!!

"Boundaries can be defined as the limits we set with other people, which indicate what we find acceptable and unacceptable in their behavior toward us. "

 "Good boundaries are about communication and you have to share with people what your boundaries are. And that comes as a result of communicating and expressing your needs and talking about your needs."- Liz Callaway

"If you're having trouble with boundaries, look inside to yourself, like where are you valuing yourself? What is truly important to you and are you willing to accept the fact that you're the sovereign creator of your own life?" - Kellan Fluckiger

Connect with my guests:

Kellan Fluckiger:

https://www.kellanfluckiger.com/

https://twitter.com/KellanFluckiger

https://www.facebook.com/CoachKellanFluckiger

https://www.instagram.com/kellan.fluckiger/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08xIdPRo1ZHfyXtnJv1JDA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellanfluckiger/

https://www.amazon.com/Kellan-Fluckiger/e/B009EFGGT6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Liz Callaway: 

https://bravepathforward.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bravepathforward/

https://www.facebook.com/BravePathForward

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To celebrate Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month and the millions of Ausome & Autistic people everywhere on tonight's episode we'll be talking about Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD.

 Joining me for this important discussion are:

Neurodiversity trainer, Certified Purpose Coach, Certified Autism Specialist and Founder of Akili's Corner, Akili Atkinson. Akili says that purpose and passion drive her work.

My second guest was Mrs. Chanel McGriff-Sok. Chanel is a stay at home mom, personal caregiver to her mom and the Owner/Founder of this episodes sponsor Ausome S.W.A.G. Apparel!

Some key takeaways from this episode are:

• 1 in 44 children in the US is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder
• 1 in 27 boys identified with autism and one in 116 girls identified with autism.
• Autism affects all ethnic and socioeconomic groups
• Minority groups tend to be diagnosed later and less often.
• There is no medical detection for autism
• Resources and programs vary from state to state
• Young adults and those leaving the school system that are Autistic often are not properly equipped to handle "real life" situations.
• Autism presents in many different ways and no 2 cases are exactly the saem
• "If you know 2 autistic people, you just know 2 people with autism"

Connect w/ Akili Atkinson:

Akilis Corner

https://www.facebook.com/Akiliscorner

https://www.linkedin.com/in/akiliscorner/

Shop @ Ausome SWAG

https://www.ausomeswag.com

Resources for ASD:

https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide

https://autismnow.org/

https://autismsociety.org/

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**CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING**

This episode includes discussions about rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse.

I acknowledge that this content may be difficult for some listeners. So please use your discretion. I encourage you to care for your mental & emotional safety and well-being and reach out for help if you need it.

April is Sexual Assault & Child Sexual Assault Awareness month so on this episode we discussed the sensitive but important subject of rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse.

I was joined for this amazing and intimate conversation by 2 amazing women who are themselves survivors of sexual assault:

Monaye Etana, author of “No Longer Bound” & Founder of Grief Path, LLC.

&

Krista “Phoenix” Fee, author international speaker corporate program developer healing guide and founder slash president of Battle2Be.

Key Takeaways:

• Your trauma does not define you! (Krista)
• Everybody has their own path to healing and healing is not linear! (Monaye)
• If you are the victim of sexual assault “surround yourself with a support team, surround yourself with people that you love and trust and have them stand by you throughout. You can't do it alone and you shouldn't have to do it alone.” (Krista)
• Don’t Blame Yourself! (Monaye & Krista)
• 93% of victims know their perpetrator. So that means only 7% are stranger type rape. We're always harping on our kids about stranger danger and don't talk to this person you don't know them, but the data is saying that you should probably be talking to them about everybody, including family members. (Kristin)
• Sexual assault and rape happen to men too!
• It’s ok to not be ok!!
• Don't let anything silence your voice. (Monaye)

If you or anyone you know is, was or may be the victim of sexual assault, abuse there are resources out there to help you on your path to healing:

R.A.I.N.N.  National Sexual Assault Hotline:

 1-800-656-HOPE or 1-800-656-4673

Underground Railroad: Sex Trafficking resources and help:

 https://ourrescue.org/

Male victims:

https://malesurvivor.org/healing-conversations/

https://1in6.org/helpline/         

Connect w/ Monaye Etana:

https://www.favoredandfree.com/     

https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_survivher/

Get “Monaye's book here:

"No Longer Bound: Breaking Free from the Weight of Abandonment"

Connect w/ Krista Fee:

https://www.Riseupphoenix.org         

https://instagram.com/kristafeephoenix        

https://facebook.com/coachkristafee

Get Krista's book here:

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I had the privilege and pleasure of chatting with Business Marketing strategist, Podcast host, Master Certified Life and Mindset Coach & Founder of Elevate your Biz Coaching, Miss Jacqueline Long.

Jacqueline helps women start online coaching businesses, increase their confidence and master their organic sales and marketing strategies to attract clients to their business.

Quotes from Coach Jacqueline to Elevate Your Biz!

• You can do, you can start your own businesses. You can start your own business. If this is something you really wanna do. So step out and do it!
• You really have to be in a place that you feel comfortable and you're financially stable to do that, to really make that step out.
• Get crystal clarity on what you want because your "why" is gonna anchor you.
• Definitely get support, get a business mindset andcoach that can help do a deep dive into your business to see where you are.
• Establish goals as to where you want to go.
•  So what I tell people to do is, particularly if you are in the nine to five, I often say use your your nine to five as your investor.
•  You don't need a whole lot of financing to get an online business started..

Connect With Coach Jacqueline to Elevate Your Biz!

http://www.elevateyourbizcoaching.com

https://www.instagram.com/ElevateYourBizCoaching

https://www.facebook.com/groups/elevatedfemaleentrepreneur

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I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down for kandid chat with Hip-Hop Icon DC "The Brain Supreme" Glenn of the 90's duo "Tag Team", responsible for the smash single "Whoomp, There It Is!" and the infamous Geico Commercial "Scoop, There It Is!"

DC came ready to share his knowledge and wisdom with me and my listeners!

DC'isms from The Brain Supreme:

• "It's just about growth. It's just about never quitting, just about playing offense. It's about controlling your emotions. It's about sequestering, your pride and your ego and then you flourish because your mind is truly open to every opportunity that's out there that other people don't see."

• "All the things that you thought were mistakes or thought were missed opportunities, you can go back and correct all that stuff."
• "It's not enough just to learn. You gotta learn how to learn!"
• "There's nothing on this earth you can't do as long as you're breathing and as long as you hustle!"

Connect and Follow DC & Tag Team:

https://www.tagteambackagain.com/

@dcglennatl

@tagteamwhoomp

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Live episode recorded on 3/30/2022

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In this enlightening episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the multifaceted Chandrika D. Phea. Chandrika is an ordained reverend, triathlete, wellness coach, and Amazon Best-Selling Author. Her book, "Lord, I Don't Want to Die a Christian," sparked my curiosity and led to an in-depth discussion about her transformative experiences and spiritual journey. 
Bishop Carlton Pearson wrote in the forward: "This book is kind of an underground railroad that has come above ground and is publicly helping people find freedom!

Key Points:

• Chandrika's Life-Altering Trip to China: Chandrika shared her unexpected journey to China, where she was initially hired to teach and support college students. The trip was meant to address high rates of suicide and abortion by simply loving the students. This experience didn't lead to culture shock in China but rather upon her return to the States, where she felt disconnected from the rituals of Christianity.
• Writing as a Path to Discovery: Chandrika's book was born out of her need to document her evolving thoughts on faith and religion. She expressed her desire to leave a legacy for future generations, encouraging them to be curious and question the established norms of Christianity.
• The Drive-Thru Analogy: One of the most impactful parts of our conversation was Chandrika's analogy of Jesus working the drive-thru, emphasizing the importance of unconditional love and service without judgment or agenda.
• Separating God from Christianity: Chandrika made a compelling distinction between her belief in God and the institution of Christianity. She explained how her relationship with God exists outside the confines of any religious structure.
• Wellness Coaching: Chandrika's journey also led her to become a wellness coach, a passion that grew from her love of being active and connecting with nature.

This episode was a powerful reminder of the importance of questioning, exploring, and finding one's own path to spirituality. Chandrika's story is a testament to the freedom and growth that comes from stepping outside of traditional religious boundaries and embracing a direct, personal relationship with the divine.
Listeners, whether you're firmly rooted in your faith or seeking answers, this episode is a must-listen. Chandrika's insights might just inspire you to explore your own beliefs and the way you connect with the world around you.

Connect with Chandrika:

https://chandrikadphea.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/chan_drika1025/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/chandrika.phea/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandrika-phea-6a41133a/

Get The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1950385612?tag=books2read02-20

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The world of investing can be intimidating and scary to jump into but having tips and tools of the trade can make it easier to jump in and start building legacy wealth for you and your family!

This episode is the follow-up to my season ending episode "Trade Secrets-Real Talk on Investing & Wealth Building"

I was joined for this enlightening discussion by 2 giants in their respective fields:

• Mr. Asa Patterson, Entrepreneur, Real estate investor, Business and Real estate mentor and coach 
• Mr. Kyle Stephenson, Real estate investor & Founder of the property management firm, KRS Holdings, Inc.

Asa & Kyle gave us some invaluable tips and advice on real estate investing and creative ways to build wealth.

Key Takeaways:

• Know your goal for the investment (Asa)
• Have a good foundation and understanding of what you want to do and know the goal of why you're doing it.(Asa)
• Make sure in your first deal, that what you pay for and what the rent truly is will take care of all of the expenses. (Kyle)
• You shouldn't get into anything speculative! (Kyle)
• Land is not a cashflow type of product (Asa)
• If you are a new investor with little money and a lot of time wholesaling is a good way to start in real estate investing. (Asa)
• If you have a little time, if you have a little credit and a little money you would look into a bread and butter. A bread and butter neighborhood is, where working class, median income neighborhood, where the crime is lower, the better schools, then you can buy something using your cash and your credit to rent (out) (Asa)
• Build a relationship with your local credit union! (Asa)
• There's good debt and there's bad debt. (Kyle)
• An investment property that generates cash that can pay that debt is good debt! (Kyle)
• Bad debt is debt that you can't pay back and it's at 18%! (Kyle)
• Financial literacy will set you free! (Kyle & Asa)

Guest Contact Info:

Asa Patterson-

https://www.premier72.com

https://twitter.com/asapmentor4u

https://www.instagram.com/mrasapatterson/

https://www.facebook.com/asa.e.patterson/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/asa-e-patterson-m-ed-897a4b4/

Kyle Stephenson-

https://www.krsholdings.com/

https://www.facebook.com/krsholdings.property/

https://twitter.com/krsholdings

https://www.linkedin.com/company/krs-holdings-inc-

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Deciding to leave your day job and venture into entrepreneurship is a monumental decision and it should never be done without proper preparation.  This episode is for anyone who is standing on the edge of taking that leap!

I was joined for this important discussion by 3 amazing guests:

• Business Attorney & Founder of The Wright Firm, PLLC . Shahara Wright
• Business coach & Founder of Mogul Minded Solutions Nyjah McCoy
• Co-Founder of Marketingboost.com, Marco Torres

Stats:

• There are 31 million entrepreneurs in the U S
• 58% of small businesses in the US start with less than $25,000. And 1/3 start with less than $5,000.
• 70% of small business owners in the US report working more than 40 hours per week and 19% report working more than 60 hours per week.
• Approximately 20% of new businesses close in the first year of being open
• 50% of new businesses close within five years of being open

Key Takeaways:

• Know your “Why” for wanting to start your own business. Knowing your “why” will help you persevere when things get tough! (Shahara Wright)
• Consider your time, your scheduling, especially, if you are still working that nine to five grind. (Nyjah McCoy)
• Do you really have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Some people report working 60 hours a week or closer to 80 at the beginning. (Marco Torres)
• All business structures aren’t the same. LLC’s, S-Corps, C-Corps and partnerships are different. So find the best structure for how you intend to operate. (Shahara Wright)
• Make sure that you're in touch with the city and the county that you want to operate in to make sure that you have the licenses in your state that you need to have. Call the economic development centers in your area and ask them “what do I need?” (Shahara Wright)
• If you’re a web-based business, you want to have your privacy policy and your terms of use on your site. (Shahara Wright)
• If you're a service-based business, you want to have a service agreement for your business. (Shahara Wright)
• Have a business plan. (Nyjah McCoy)
• Analyze your competitors (Nyjah McCoy)
• Consider your branding, your product pricing and your target demographic. (Nyjah McCoy)
• Before you spend a ton on marketing, try organic methods like participating in local events, trade shows, networking with other entrepreneurs or start a Facebook group. (Marco Torres)
• Ask your customers for a testimonial or review! (Marco Torres)
• Having a knowledgeable business coach can be beneficial for clarity, guidance, feedback and accountability (Nyjah McCoy)
• Tailor your business idea to your budget, not the other way around (Shahara Wright)
• Business loans are hard to get when you’re just starting out and grants often have tons of conditions (Shahara Wright)
• If you can't afford to start the business without financing, then you might need to reevaluate your plans.(Shahara Wright)
• Before you actually start putting your money into your business, start saving for life (Nyjah McCoy)
• Pace yourself and be realistic (Nyjah McCoy)
• Leverage your relationships and partner with friends who have skills you don’t. Pool resources. (Marco Torres)
• Use incentives vs. discounting your product or service. (Marco Torres)
• Utilize technology and have automation in place (Marco T

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