In Honor of Veterans and Veterans Day...Host Jackie Boyd and five-year Army Veteran, Mr. Anthony Lewis take a deep dive into the unique and special qualities of military service men and women.

Anthony desired to do 20 years in the United States Army, but an injury allowed him to do only five years, but he made the most of those five years and tells the story of how the ARMY saved his life in more ways than one.

This riveting story will touch the heart strings of anyone who listens and it explains Anthony’s motivation behind his unwavering compassion, commitment and support to not only other veterans, but also to the organizations that serve them.

From a strong-willed young man trying to survive the streets of Baltimore and lost his way, to a man, at 35, given only three weeks to live, this Veteran’s story will encourage, inspire and touch your heart deeply! Anthony is an example of why veterans are so incredibly special and why they truly deserve our honor.

Episode 19 is all about travel. Host Jackie Boyd and guest Mr. Landon Griggs unpack the heart of traveling and explore how travel is truly a mindset.

They discuss how travel can positively impact you emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, and share how it’s much more than just jumping in a car or boarding a plane or ship with an itinerary on your phone. Travel is deeply connected to how we feel about ourselves, the people we love, our experiences, and our gratitude.

Mr. Griggs shares his insight and experiences from traveling the globe, literally. Hear his top five tips for ensuring enjoyable and stress-free trips.

This episode of Trust Then Know: The Jackie Boyd Podcast is both fun and informative—and it will surely inspire you to plan your next adventure.

Divorce can be devastating, but it does not have destroy us; there is a better and greater chapter to follow.  Tune in for the 18th episode of my podcast, as my guest Ms Stephanie Cason and I share invaluable and authentic truths about the toughest parts of divorce…unpacking topics that divorcees may avoid discussing, topics that may create unwanted vulnerabilities; But in unpacking these vulnerabilities, we discover growth and strength.

Listeners and viewers will be inspired and hopeful about building or rebuilding after divorce…being encouraged to create the life they want and deserve.

Hear my guest Dr. Christina Monford-McNish talk about the grave importance of dental health and dispel myths and fears about seeing a dentist. 

Dentist fears may stem back to childhood trauma or something that occurred with dentistry in our past.  Dr. Monford-McNish, in her approach to great customer service, unmatchable bedside manners, connecting with her patients and having an inviting dental office, have allowed her to successful service hundreds of patients…patients who may have came in her office with anxiety and fears, but leave being totally satisfied!  

Dr. Christina Monford-McNish, affectionately referred to as Dr. Chrissie, is a life-long Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Alum and a Dental Doctoral recipient from University of Florida.  

You don’t want to miss this episode, with this most dynamic guest!

Host Jackie Boyd and her guest unpack a heartfelt and emotional conversation:  “Rebirth After Near Death Experience.”  

Grab your tissue while your heart softens as guest Latrese Hargrave shares her touching and forever-life changing experience with a death...an experience that gave her a new appreciation for life, gratitude and the humility she needed. 

This episode reminds us of the treasures of life, as well as steers us from the deadliest of deadly sins  - PRIDE.  Pride almost killed Ms. Hargrave, literally; but she lived to talk about how she made to her 50th birthday with overflowing gratitude. She gives God the Glory and shares her story with all who will listen!

This episode of the TRUST, Then Know...The Jackie Boyd Podcast is powerful. The episode dives into something everyone experiences at some point in life:  Transitions...the highs and the lows and those quiet, in-between moments when it feels like God is working behind the scenes.  Guest Host Christopher Allen will sit down with an amazing guest for a real, transparent, and meaningful conversation about what it looks like to grow through professional and personal transitions. If you’re in a season of change or walking through uncertainty, this episode will speak straight to your heart. The surprise guest will share real stories, real tools, and real perspectives on how to keep going when the path feels unclear.This is the kind of conversation that reminds you that you’re not alone and that there is purpose even in the pause.

Get ready for this bold and engaging conversation with founder and owner of Spencer Construction and Engineering, Americus Spencer-Harold.  Hear her story, her beginning, her inspiration for discovering her passion for construction, which led her to obtaining her General Contractor license, then to starting a construction and engineering company that, for 10 years, has stood and continues standing strong!  

In an industry that is traditionally male-dominated, Americus flawlessly blends femininity and strength, leading one of the most successful construction and engineering companies in Jacksonville, Florida that offers unparalleled skill and  excellent products and service. 

So, if you want to be truly inspired and enlightened by this amazing woman's story, tune in and hear how Americus Spencer-Harold has changed the game of construction in Jacksonville and is creating a legacy for her family, as well as creating a blue print for success for anyone in construction. 

Words have the power to change the world!  Words can heal, they can help, they can completely change the trajectory of someone's life, for the good and  for the not so good!  Host Jackie Boyd unpacks "The Power of Words" with Toastmaster Champion William Hayes, an 11-year Toastmaster veteran who has inspired, encouraged, influenced, entertained, instructed, informed  and intrigued hundreds of people with his words.  He talks about how we can attract or detract things and people to or from us simply by knowing what to say, but more importantly, knowing how to say what we say.  This episode is informative and entertaining, one you are sure to enjoy; one that can help you harness the power of your words for positive outcomes for your self and for others.

Do you have a desire to be more adventurous?  Are there things that look fun and enjoyable to you but you have not mustered up the courage to try them? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you're going to love episode 12!  Host Jackie Boyd has an informative and inspiring conversation with guest Felecia Mitchell, who is an entrepreneur, a Real Estate Investor, a Realtist/REALTOR® and now, after embracing her spirit of adventure, she is a Boat Captain!  Thats right, Felecia decided to get her boating license, and several times a month she travels by boat along many of Northeast Florida's waterways for enjoyment and relaxation. Hear her inspirational story of what motivated her, how the love of one thing was greater than the fear of failure for that very same thing.  If you have been contemplating anything but have doubts or fears, episode 12 is the push you need to GO FOR IT! 

 
Healthy mental health is something no one should take for granted. Mental health is just as important, if not more important, as physical health, yet when we are hurting mentally or emotionally, we may not know how to treat the pain. Some may even feel embarrassed to admit having mental health problems. 
 
Host, Jackie Boyd has a heart-to-heart conversation with the Owner of Jump Off Fashion Show and Founder of P’Dor Glam, Ms. Alexis, who turned her mental health pain into production and her tragedies into triumphs. This young lady took her love for colors and event planning, combined them with fashion and created a fashion brand that's on a whole other level, while bringing awesomeness to mental health! 

Ms. Alexis, who suffered with “mental warfare” as she describes it, uses her fashion platform and all things beautiful to help combat what she calls her mind within her mind.  Now, eight years in, Ms. Alexis’ brand and fashion shows are not only providing unique fashion statements, but they are also providing community and support to hundreds in the fashion world! 

You don’t want to miss this episode if you or someone you know has battled with or currently battles with mental health issues; for those who have not had any mental health issues, but want to stay in tune with being self-aware, correcting or reflective about their mental health, this episode is still a must hear and watch.