In this dynamic episode of C-Suite CEO Chat, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with powerhouse Dr. Melanie Bonita—a U.S. Army veteran, 10x #1 Amazon bestselling author, speaker, coach, and founder of the Manifest the Life You Dream About® movement.

Together, they dive deep into how faith, focus, and fierce determination can turn your story into a legacy—and your message into a movement.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The power of publishing your story (even through pain)
• How Dr. Bonita helps authors go from “idea to Amazon bestseller”
• Her page-a-day strategy to overcome procrastination and perfectionism
• Why confidence—not time—is the true barrier to success
• How to stay visible, relevant, and rooted in purpose
• What happens when you show up even when it’s hard

Dr. Bonita shares how her book helped save a life from suicide—and why she believes your story is someone’s survival guide.

Whether you’re building your first brand, writing your first book, or walking out your next calling—this episode is your divine permission to show up boldly.

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In this powerful episode of You First, host Shawanna Kennedy is joined by educator, leadership consultant, and Positive Intelligence expert Dr. Nikita Harris for an eye-opening conversation on what it really takes to master your mind and transform your life.

Dr. Harris breaks down the core principles of Positive Intelligence (PQ)—a science-backed framework that helps you identify the saboteurs that hijack your thoughts, lower your performance, and keep you stuck. Whether you're a high-level CEO or navigating personal growth, this episode equips you with the mental fitness tools you need to rise above internal conflict and align with your purpose.

🔎 Highlights include:

• The difference between emotional and positive intelligence
• How saboteurs silently derail your confidence and joy
• Why your brain keeps returning to survival mode—and how to rewire it
• The life-changing power of daily mental fitness practice
• The connection between mindset and physical well-being

It’s not just a mindset conversation—it’s a movement toward living and leading with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

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In this powerful and emotionally charged episode of You First, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with Barbara Parker, the visionary behind BF Empowerment, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about healing, identity, and reclaiming your voice.

Barbara opens up about the early trauma that shaped her life—and how she learned to transform pain into purpose. This episode pulls back the curtain on what it really means to sit in your truth, confront what hurt you, and still choose to rise.

🔍 In Part 1, you’ll discover:

• Why silence was once Barbara’s survival—and how breaking it saved her
• The emotional cost of being the “strong one” in the family
• How unprocessed pain spills into relationships, parenting, and purpose
• What it really looks like to put yourself first after trauma

🎯 Whether you’ve been through it or you’re walking someone else through it, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed. This episode will stir your spirit, challenge your beliefs, and ignite your healing.

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In Part 2 of this powerful C-Suite CEO Chat, Shawanna Kennedy is joined again by the incomparable Sha Cannon—Fractional COO, business strategist, author, and voice behind some of today’s most powerful personal brands.

This episode moves beyond the buzzwords of “visibility” and gets real about what it takes to rebuild your brand, reset your mindset, and rise again—even after burnout, setbacks, or revenue dips.

🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why your bio, headshots, and brand kit are critical business assets
• How to recover from burnout without losing your momentum
• The truth about revenue droughts and why rebuilding requires purpose
• What to do when the market is "saturated"—and how to still stand out
• Sha’s proven formula to rebuild your personal brand with boldness and clarity

Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or creative leader, this conversation will reignite your belief that you can show up, be seen, and lead boldly—even after the storm.

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In this game-changing episode of the C-Suite CEO Chat, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with powerhouse Sha Cannon—business architect, digital strategist, and Fractional COO—for a raw and real conversation on what it truly takes to lead like a CEO in today’s competitive marketplace.

🔥 From protecting your energy to building digital assets that work for you, this episode is packed with strategic gems for high-performing women in leadership, entrepreneurs, and founders ready to stop hiding and start shining.

In this episode, we unpack:

• How to shift from burnout to CEO-level boundaries
• The truth about digital assets and why you need them NOW
• Why clarity beats creativity when it comes to your brand
• What it really means to be visible and get paid
• Sha's expert insights on fractional leadership, structure, and scaling

If you’re a founder, consultant, or content creator who knows you’ve been playing small—this conversation will wake you up and help you rebuild your brand from the inside out. Learn more about Sha at https://shacannon.com/

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In Part 2 of this powerful C-Suite CEO Chat, host Shawanna Kennedy continues the raw, real, and relevant conversation with Attorney Jamila Moore, powerhouse legal strategist, CEO of J. Moore Law, and advocate for entrepreneurs.

This episode dives deeper into what every CEO needs to know about contracts, intellectual property, partnerships, and protecting their peace. Jamila breaks down the business of law in plain language, helping founders and creators navigate agreements without fear or confusion.

🔍 Key Takeaways:

• Why contracts are boundaries with benefits
• Common legal mistakes small businesses make (and how to avoid them)
• The truth about verbal agreements and handshake deals
• Protecting your brand, business, and brilliance
• When it’s time to stop DIY'ing your legal strategy

This episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs, creatives, coaches, consultants, and anyone building a brand with long-term vision.

🎙️ Don’t just run a business—protect it like a boss.

📌 Listen now and level up your legal IQ.

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In this two-part powerhouse episode of C-Suite CEO Chat, Host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with Attorney Jamila Moore, Esq.—a legal strategist, business builder, and visionary behind The CEO Legal Loft. 🔥

Together, they dive deep into what every business owner must know to protect their brand, elevate their confidence, and operate like a real CEO. From ironclad contracts to business boundaries, Jamila delivers legal gold in a way that's relatable, empowering, and necessary for long-term success.

📌 Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or scaling to six and seven figures, this episode is your legal wake-up call.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why documentation is advocacy—and how to use it as a form of protection and power
• The #1 agreement most entrepreneurs forget—and why it could cost you
• How to build confidence in your CEO role through legal clarity
• What Jamila teaches high-level CEOs to protect their assets
• The connection between self-worth and the contracts you enforce
• Why getting it in writing is non-negotiable

🎯 Perfect For Listeners Who Are:

• Coaches, consultants, and service-based business owners
• Building or protecting their personal brand
• Scaling from solopreneur to CEO
• Tired of legal guesswork and looking for real talk + real strategy

If you're ready to show up like the CEO you are, this is the episode that will push you to document it, protect it, and walk in it.

📲 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share this episode with every boss in your circle who needs legal clarity!

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Welcome to another transformative episode of You First, hosted by Shawanna Kennedy, where self-care meets self-worth. In this heart-centered conversation, we are joined by none other than Keaver Brenai, an award-winning voiceover powerhouse, creative visionary, and advocate for emotional wellness. From Nike to Netflix, Keaver’s voice has been heard across global platforms—but today, she brings it home with a powerful message of resilience, rest, and radical self-love.

🎙️ In this episode, Keaver Brenai shares:

• How she resets daily to stay grounded and aligned with her purpose
• What vocal vitality means and how your voice holds healing power
• Behind-the-scenes insight into her global voiceover career
• The sacred practice of using your voice with intention—in and out of the booth
• Her personal journey through grief, healing, and the power of her book Grief Relief

🧘🏽‍♀️ Whether you’re a creative, caretaker, CEO, or somewhere in between, this episode will remind you that your voice matters—and so does your well-being. Keaver's transparency will bless your ears and your soul.

✨ Why This Episode Matters:

• It’s a masterclass in honoring your voice—physically, emotionally, and spiritually
• You’ll gain strategies to reset your day, reclaim your power, and recenter your priorities
• Learn how your voice is a vehicle for healing, advocacy, and growth

🌱 "You can’t pour from an empty cup—and you can’t amplify others if you silence yourself."

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In this powerful episode of You First, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with Dwayne Simmons, a transformative voice in community leadership, mental health advocacy, and resilience. This conversation goes beyond surface-level self-care—it’s a raw, real, and restorative dialogue about what it truly means to put yourself first without abandoning your purpose.

✨ Inside This Episode:

• Dwayne’s personal journey to self-awareness and intentional living
• How men—especially Black men—can prioritize mental health without shame
• The role of holistic self-care: mental, physical, and spiritual wellness
• Actionable tips for navigating burnout, setbacks, and life’s toughest transitions

🧠 This episode is for you if you:

• Struggle to balance self-care with community and career responsibilities
• Want to break the stigma surrounding therapy and emotional wellness
• Need encouragement to stay resilient and move with bold brilliance

🎯 Keywords:
Self-care for Black men, mental health advocacy, resilience strategies, emotional wellness, men’s mental health, community leadership, holistic healing, You First podcast, Shawanna Kennedy, Dwayne Simmons, personal growth, empowerment, overcoming adversity

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