There is a difference between dating and being in a relationship. Dating is feeling multiple people out to see who you are intimately compatible with. A relationship consists of actual commitment and trust between two people. In this episode of The QB Zone, I briefly share my thoughts on what dating multiple people should look like and what the benefits are.

"The best way to protect your peace and energy is by staying focused on what matters most: YOU and YOUR purpose". Season 3 Episode 2 is about tips i've learned on the journey to protecting my peace and why it is so important. Many times we dont realize how important it is. I was like that for most of my life. I hope my thoughts and lessons on this subject, helps someone acquire and keep their peace at all costs!

Oprah Winfrey says, "There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It's why you were born, and how you become most truly alive". There are multiple ways in which one could have a purpose filled life. There are times in which this can vary. Episode 3 is all about purpose. Living with a purpose...feeding your purpose...benefitting from your purpose...taking care of your purpose.

Season 3 of The QB Zone Podcast starts off with me releasing my 8th book, Disrupting Pain & Activating The Soul. In this book, I touch on various topics such as grief, stress, coming back from mistakes, faith, living in your purpose, and much more. The first 3 episodes will consist of me sharing my thoughts on a topic that I randomly picked out of my new book. In episode one, I share my thoughts on a subject matter that is actually the first one I discuss in my book. It is simply titled, Get Your Fire Back.

Perfectly entitled, "Not Your Usual Relationship Chat"; my special guest and I, Shanae Joyce-Stringer, discuss relationships. Not so much the romantic aspects, although that was lightly touched on; we dived into relationships with ourselves, with our parents, and with our friends. This was the first time having a conversation about relationships from a non-romantic place. It was different and i very much enjoyed it. I'm sure you will too!

Unpredictability, transparency, and vulnerability is high and enjoyable in this episode. With my special guest, Stephone Coward, we have an "off the dome" conversation. No agenda...no direction...Just a go where our hearts lead us type of conversation. We discuss our life's journey, mental health, outlooks, inspirational thought provoking concepts, and our strengths.

You are not the darkness you endured. You are the light that refused to surrender. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. On this episode, we discuss a very serious topic with a very special guest. Our special guest is Tameshia Sexton, the CEO of Mesh Dollhouse. She shares her experiences with domestic violence, how she got through, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. On today's episode, I'm speaking with Tameshia Sexton. She is the CEO of Mesh Dollhouse. An amazing woman full of experiences and nuggets. We discuss tips to effective self-development and self-improvement. This was another enjoyable and enlightening conversation down to The QB Zone.

For the first time and not for the last time, The QB Zone has been taken over. At times, I plan on choosing a friend or love one to takeover my podcast and put me in the hot seat. I will have absolutely no idea what they will ask me or want to talk about. I must admit it excites me and is expected to be a lot of fun, for me to be absolutely clueless. Well this is the Friends & Family Takeover #1 with my good friend and sister Lauren Gomes. Oh we have a fun and enlightening time. As usual, Ms. Gomes does not disappoint.

Beauty care soothes the symptoms of dryness and irritation, nourishing your skin, so it's less vulnerable to damage, and you feel more comfortable. Beyond physical health, cosmetics can help to improve our mood, enhance our appearance and boost our self-esteem. They can also help to exhibit personal style and, as such, are an important means of social expression. In this episode, we talk with Licensed Esthetician and Beauty Consultant - Jasmyn Elliott. We discuss beauty and skincare tips, important products for people of color, changes in the beaty industry, the importantance of skincare to overall healthcare, and various effective products to use.