The Melanated, Mindful and Monetized Podcast

Episode Summary
Mindset work is powerful, but mindset without movement is just potential. In this series finale, host Charae Metevia moves from internal reflection to external execution. This episode is a call to action for the person who is doing their best but feels like their best just isn't enough. Charae introduces practical frameworks like the ADE System and the 30-Day Action Plan to help you stop "outsourcing your freedom" and start designing a life of intention.

Key Takeaways

• The Shift from Mindset to Movement: Understanding that today is a pivotal moment to stop letting life "live you" and to start actively designing your path.
• Reclaiming Your Deliverance: Challenging the lie that a difficult or unfulfilled life is a permanent "payment" for past mistakes.
• The ADE System: A tactical framework for creating mental space:
  • Accelerate: High-priority tasks only you can do.
  • Delegate: Tasks you can hand off to others.
  • Eliminate: Tasks that are not aligned with your vision.
• The Power of Accountability: Why intentionality alone isn't enough and why growth is not meant to be done in isolation.
• Unwinding Negative Patterns: How taking even one small step proves that change is possible and returns control to your hands.

The 30-Day Action Plan

Don’t look at the whole staircase; just focus on one goal. Take a moment to answer these three questions to kickstart your movement:

1. What is one thing you want to accomplish in the next 30 days?
2. Why does it matter to you?
3. What are the first three steps you need to take?

Mindset Minute: Resources Mentioned

• Featured Quote: "Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion." — Simon Sinek

Featured Tool: The Clarity Compass

If you need help organizing your next 90 days and moving toward change with intention rather than overwhelm, grab this free resource. 

Download here: www.charaemetevia.com/claritycompass

Connect with Charae

• Website: www.charaemetevia.com
• Series Recap: Revisit Parts 1-3 to ensure you have laid the foundation of awareness, release, and internal battle-testing.

Final Insight: "Life is not something that lives you. Life is what we design it to be, one decision and consistent action at a time."

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Episode Summary

A common misconception about growth is that once you start doing "the work," the fear and doubt simply vanish. In this deeply transparent episode, Charae Metevia reveals that the inner critic doesn't actually leave—it just gets smarter. Charae shares a raw "pivot moment" from a recent leadership conference and reflects on how that same voice has followed her from childhood relay races to the corporate boardroom. This session is about moving past the loop of second-guessing and learning to respond to imposter syndrome with undeniable "receipts".

Key Takeaways

• The Insidious Question: Identifying the "Who do you think you are?" voice that shows up right when you’re about to step into something new.
• Interrupting the Lie: Why Charae had to stand in front of a bathroom mirror and tell herself "You belong here"—not because she felt confident, but because she needed to interrupt a lie.
• Growth vs. Safety: Understanding that your brain isn't trying to sabotage you; it’s trying to protect you because growth feels unfamiliar and unsafe.
• The "Receipts" Strategy: Shifting from responding to fear with "feelings" to responding with hard evidence of what you have already done and learned.
• Imposter Syndrome as Proof: A powerful reframe—feeling like an imposter is often proof that you are finally in a room you once prayed to be in.

The Pivot: Reflection Questions

Grab your notebook and prepare for your own pivot moment:

1. The "Uh-Oh" Thought: What is the specific thought that shows up the moment you are about to do something that matters? 
2. The Receipt: What is one real, undeniable piece of evidence that proves you are more capable than that voice says? 
3. The Move: What is one move you can make today, even if that voice comes with you? 

Mindset Minute: Definitions

• Limiting Beliefs: Thoughts you have about yourself that aren’t actually true, but you’ve believed them anyway.
• Imposter Syndrome: Feeling like you don’t belong even after you have already been invited in.

Featured Tool: The Clarity Compass

Confidence doesn’t come first—clarity does. If you don’t give yourself direction, your inner critic will. Use the Clarity Compass to get clear on what matters most and prioritize your next 90 days with intention, even if the "voice" is still there. 👉 Download here: www.charaemetevia.com/ClarityCompass.

Connect with Charae

• Website: www.charaemetevia.com 
• Listen: Catch new episodes every week

Next Week: We bring it all together with Clarity and Action. You’ve done the

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Episode Summary

Are you caught in a loop of "shoulda, coulda, wouldas"? In Part 2 of the Mindset Reset series, host Charae Metevia dives deep into the mental traps that keep us stuck in the past and ruminating on "what if." This episode explores two of the most powerful tools for emotional and professional recovery: Gratitude and Forgiveness. Charae shares her personal journey of using gratitude as a lifeline during a 5-hour daily commute and the grueling process of learning to forgive the hardest person of all—herself.

Key Takeaways

• The "Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda" Trap: Recognizing the mental loop that prevents you from leading effectively.
• Gratitude as a Survival Tool: How acknowledging the good—even in the middle of a 2019 "rock bottom"—shifts your perspective from lack to fulfillment.
• The Science of Stress: How gratitude reduces the mental "cloudiness" that prevents you from seeing solutions clearly.
• The Art of Self-Forgiveness: Moving beyond a "silent tally" of past mistakes and learning to grant yourself the same grace you give others.
• Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation: Understanding that forgiveness is an act of letting go of resentment for your peace, regardless of the other party.

Reflection & Journaling Prompts

Grab your notebook for this week's guided reflection:

1. The Gratitude Check: What are three things you are grateful for right now (even the small things)? 
2. The "Who" and the "What": Who do you need to forgive today—is it someone else, or the person in the mirror? What specific act are you letting go of? 
3. The Freedom Vision: How will it feel to finally be free from that weight of unforgiveness? 

Mindset Minute: Resources Mentioned

• Featured Quote: "As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison." — Nelson Mandela.

Featured Tool: The Clarity Compass

Release is powerful, but clarity is what helps you rebuild. Once you've created space by letting go of resentment, use the Clarity Compass to decide what to fill that space with. This free tool helps you prioritize your next 90 days and move forward with intention. 

👉 Download here: www.charaemetevia.com/ClarityCompass.

Connect with Charae

• Website: www.charaemetevia.com

Next Week: We tackle the internal barriers we build—identifying limiting beliefs and silencing the "annoying voice" of imposter syndrome.

If this episode helped you feel a little lighter today, please leave a rev

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Episode Summary

Have you ever felt like life was happening to you rather than for you? In this series opener, host Charae Metevia gets deeply transparent about her 2019 "rock bottom"—losing her job, car, and home—and the grueling process of rebuilding from survival mode. This episode explores how to shift from a victim mindset to a growth mindset, even when you’re in the middle of a "storm". We dive into why mindset isn't just a mood, but a daily decision that affects your business, your leadership, and even your physical health.

Key Takeaways

• The "Lived Experience": Charae shares the reality of the 2.5-hour bus commute and the isolation of the global pandemic while battling depression and guilt.
• Mindset as a Decision: Why your internal narrative is the most critical aspect of your personal and professional success.
• The Science of Negativity: How a negative mindset goes beyond "bad vibes" to physically impact your cardiovascular and immune systems.
• The Victim vs. Learner Shift: Moving from the question of "Why me?" to "What am I supposed to learn from this?".
• Identity vs. Events: A powerful reminder that failing is an event, not a person.

Reflection Questions

Grab your notebook and sit with these three questions from today's application segment:

1. What has actually contributed to your current mindset? (Be honest about the losses or mistakes you might be grieving).
2. What is one thing—just one—that would help you shift your perspective today?.
3. How do you expect this reset to change the way you show up?.

Mindset Minute: Resources Mentioned

• Thought Leaders: Lessons from Les Brown, Lisa Nichols, and Dr. Wayne Dyer.
• Key Quote: "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right." — Henry Ford.

Featured Tool: The Clarity Compass

Stop looking at the whole staircase and just take the first step. Download Charae’s free tool designed to help you slow down, get clear on what matters, and prioritize your next 90 days without the overwhelm. 👉 Download here: www.charaemetevia.com/ClarityCompass.

Connect with Charae

• Website: www.charaemetevia.com 
• Subscribe: New installments of the Mindset Reset Series drop every Monday this month!

Next Week: We tackle the "shoulda, coulda, wouldas" by exploring how gratitude is actually a strategic tool for combatting the mental noise that stalks us. So make sure you’re subscribed and following so you can be notified when new episodes drop. 

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What if the very thing frustrating you… is actually your assignment? 

In this Women’s History Month spotlight, we explore the story of Jessica O. Matthews—inventor, founder, and visionary who turned a moment of frustration into a global energy solution. 

From experiencing power outages at a family wedding in Nigeria to creating the SOCCKET (a soccer ball that generates electricity) and building a multi-million dollar infrastructure company rooted in Harlem—Jessica didn’t just innovate. 

She built a blueprint. 

And in this episode, you’ll learn how to apply it to your own life, business, and calling.  

💡 What You’ll Learn 

• How frustration can reveal your purpose
• The difference between building a product vs. a scalable system
• Why your lived experience is your competitive advantage
• How to pivot when things don’t go as planned
• Why proximity to your community is a power move

🔑 Key Takeaway - “Gadgets break. Infrastructure sustains.”
 
Stop thinking small. 
Don’t just build something—build something that lasts.
 
🧠 The 4-Step Framework

1. Identify the Friction – What problem feels personal to you?
2. Build the Artifact – Create a simple version of your solution
3. Pivot to the Platform – Think systems, not just products
4. Anchor in Proximity – Stay close to the people you serve

 💭 Reflection
 Where in your life are you:

• Complaining
• Observing
• Waiting

Instead of building?
 
📥 Resources
 
Download the worksheet:
 👉 www.charaemetevia.com/episode6worksheet

View the slide deck:
👉 www.charaemetevia.com/episode6slides

💬 Let’s Connect
If this episode resonated with you, share it, leave a review, or send me a message—I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway.
 
💎 Final Thought:
You’re not stuck. You’re sitting on a power source you haven’t activated yet.

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Website: www.charaemetevia.com

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 In this episode, I get honest about the gap between the life I said I wanted and the habits I was actually living — and the conversation with my future self that changed everything. This isn’t just about health. It’s about alignment: between your words, your beliefs, and your actions. 

📚 Referenced in this episode: 

The 5 Areas of Healing by Dr. Zeb Tally III 

“Don’t Create a Vision Board — Create a GPT” by Blonde Braids, Big Tech; https://theblackfemaleengineer.substack.com/p/dont-create-a-vision-board-create  

🎁 Free Listener Resource: 

Download your Episode Companion Guide — includes reflection questions, alignment check, AI prompts for ChatGPT/Claude, and step-by-step instructions for building your own Future Self GPT. Link: www.charaemetevia.com/episode5guide  

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The Black Business Blueprint

What if “too niche” was actually your superpower? 

In this special Black History Month episode, I’m breaking down the real stories behind eight powerhouse entrepreneurs who didn’t wait for permission — they built infrastructure. 

Not just visibility.
Not just deals.
Ownership. Leverage. Systems. Empire. 

We’re walking through The Black Business Blueprint in four phases: 

Phase I: The Foundation - Building your own door instead of waiting for one to open. 

Phase II: The Market - Turning overlooked “niches” into gold mines. 

Phase III: The Leverage - Choosing equity over endorsement. Systems over hustle. 

Phase IV: The Empire - Buying the building. Funding the next generation. Reinventing after the exit. 

Inside this episode, I break down the blueprints behind: 

• Issa Rae’s ownership strategy
• Beatrice Dixon’s cultural specificity
• Tristan Walker’s precision engineering
• Richelieu Dennis’ community commerce model
• Rihanna’s equity play
• Robert F. Smith’s systems thinking
• Byron Allen’s acquisition strategy
• Sheila Johnson’s second act

But this isn’t just inspiration. It’s implementation.
 
I’m leaving you with four strategic questions to help you apply these lessons directly to your own business — because inspiration without action is just entertainment.
 
📘 Free Download: The Black Business Blueprint Action Guide
 
I created a free companion guide for this episode that breaks down:
 
✔ Every entrepreneur featured
✔ Their exact strategy
✔ Reflection prompts
✔ A 30-day jumpstart plan
 
Download it now at: www.charaemetevia.com/blueprint
 
If this episode moved you, share it with another visionary who’s ready to stop waiting and start building.
 
This is your reminder:
You don’t need permission.
You need a blueprint.
 
Let’s build.
— Charae 💛

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In this second part of my conversation with Coach Maleeka Love, we move beyond the idea of just improving health and into the decision to truly live well.

Coach Maleeka is a health and wellness professional, educator, and founder of ProAge Collective, a faith-centered wellness company helping midlife and menopausal women understand their bodies, reclaim energy, and age with intention.

If part one helped shift your perspective, this episode deepens it.

We talk about why willpower alone does not fix health challenges, how many of us try to hustle our way into healing, and why the strategies that worked in our twenties often stop working later in life. This conversation centers on awareness, consistency, and sustainable routines that support real change instead of temporary discipline.

This is not a “listen and forget” conversation, it's a “take notes so you can apply what you learn” conversation.

In This Episode We Discuss:
• Why health begins with deciding you actually want to live well
• The difference between discipline and healing
• Why willpower cannot override hormonal and chronic stress patterns
• Accepting that your body changes with age
• Consistency, routines, and realistic lifestyle shifts
• Starting small instead of starting extreme
• Progress over perfection

Key Takeaways:
You cannot outwork hormonal imbalance
You cannot out-discipline chronic stress
Healing requires awareness, not just effort

Change begins when you stop trying to force outcomes and start learning what your body actually needs. Sustainable health is built through daily decisions, not occasional motivation.

Featured Resource:

Coach Maleeka’s guided wellness experience ABIDE through ProAge Collective focuses on sustainable rhythms around nutrition, movement, mindset, and rest.

Enrollment has been extended through Saturday, February 21, 2026
Onboarding begins Sunday, February 22nd

Learn more: https://www.proagecollective.com/abide 

Connect with Coach Maleeka: https://www.proagecollective.com 
Social platforms: ProAge Collective

About the Sponsor:
Charae Metevia Enterprises helps entrepreneurs and professionals turn scattered ideas into clear strategies and simple systems they can maintain. Through practical AI solutions and operational clarity, I help you save time and support sustainable growth.

Learn more: https://www.charaemetevia.com 

Thank you for listening.
And remember, you can do hard things.

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What does it really mean to live? Not just exist, survive, or get by?

In this powerful Part 1 conversation, Charae sits down with health and wellness coach Maleeka Love to talk honestly about aging, menopause, health myths, and the choices we must make to have a high quality of life in this next season.

This episode is for the woman who’s realizing that what worked before isn’t working anymore and who’s ready to stop buying the lie that decline is inevitable after 40.

Through personal experience, science-backed insight, and faith-centered wisdom, Maleeka challenges us to rethink how we eat, move, rest, and care for ourselves as we age, and reminds us that our latter days can be greater than our former.

This conversation was so rich, we had to split it into two parts.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The surprising truth about menopause (yes, only one day!)
• Why life doesn’t end at 40, but must change
• How aging requires new habits around food, movement, and rest
• Why “this is just how it’s going to be” is a lie you don’t have to accept
• The real cost of neglecting your health in later seasons of life
• How faith and science can work together in your wellness journey
• The powerful question we all need to ask: “What quality of life do you want?”

Key Takeaway: Your health isn’t something to deal with later.
The decisions you make today are shaping the quality of life you’ll live tomorrow.

Featured Resource: ABIDE

Maleeka shares details about ABIDE, a guided wellness experience from ProAge Collective designed to help women sustain their health—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

ABIDE supports women in building simple, sustainable rhythms around:

• Nutrition
• Movement
• Mindset
• Rest

Especially during seasons when motivation fades.

🗓 Next session begins: Sunday, February 22, 2026
🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.proagecollective.com/abide

Connect with Coach Maleeka Love

🌐 Website: https://www.proagecollective.com
📱 Social Media: @ProAgeCollective

To learn more about how Charae supports entrepreneurs and career professionals as an AI consultant and business strategist to build aligned, future-ready businesses, visit https://www.charaemetevia.com.

Up Next - This conversation continues in Part 2 next week where we go even deeper into what it really takes to live well in this season.

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Because the question still stands: Do you want to live or not?

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The Melanated, Mindful, and Monetized Podcast – Season 2, Episode 1 Show Notes

Growth doesn’t always look like staying the course. Sometimes, it looks like trusting yourself enough to pivot.

In this Season 2 opening episode of The Melanated, Mindful, and Monetized Podcast, Charae Metevia sits down with licensed cosmetologists Evelyn Murray of Elevations Beauty Bar and Fatima, founder of Fatima’s Natural Hair, for an honest conversation about mentorship, self-trust, and the courage it takes to evolve.

This episode explores what happens when knowledge is shared, when collaboration replaces competition, and when growth is rooted in staying teachable and trusting the process. From navigating career pivots to silencing imposter syndrome, this conversation offers perspective for anyone building a business, a craft, or a legacy.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

• Why pivoting is often necessary growth
• The power of mentorship
• Staying teachable as a key to long-term success
• Trusting yourself through moments of self-doubt
• Building confidence through craft, consistency, and care

🔗 Connect with our guests:
Evelyn Murray – Elevations Beauty Bar
Facebook - www.facebook.com/Elevationsbeautybar
YouTube - www.youtube.com/Elevationsbeautybar
Instagram -  www.instagram.com/Elevationsbeautybar_
Website: www.elevationsbeautybar.com

Fatima Bey – Fatima’s Natural Hair
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FatimasNaturalHair
Instagram: www.instagram.com/FatimasNaturalHair

Make sure to follow these incredible women, support their work, and let them know what resonated with you from this episode.

If you’re in the midst of your own pivot, remember to trust yourself. You know what you’re doing. 

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