Today I had the pleasure of speaking with author, health influencer, and founder of Kebarichardson.com, Keba Richardson. The trajectory of Keba's entire career was changed when she committed herself to a healthy lifestyle. She is now working on the technical and consulting side of the health/wellness industry. She believes that living a healthy lifestyle and educating others about health and wellness is her DNA!

 Let's dive into Keba's story of her first memoir: The Journey of Un-Becoming and let's break the stigma associated with women using cannabis. 

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 10:10] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce the guest, Keba Richardson, to the show
• Keba talks about her background and how her journey began
• • Her story of coming from a big family, greatly impacted by mass incarceration
  • How she ended up taking up cosmetology instead of going to grad school 
  • How she got into digital business coaching in the holistic health space.
  • How she decided to write a memoir 

 

[10:11 - 15:14] Overcoming Stereotypes and Stigma as a Teen Mom

• Keba shares an amazing story about how she managed motherhood at a young age while becoming an entrepreneur 
• • What's keeping her motivated 
  • What's her driving force

 

[15:15 - 23:34] Keba's memoir: The Journey of Un-Becoming  

• Keba talks about the entire process of writing a memoir book called Un-Becoming 
• • How the process transitioned from being challenging and stressful to becoming  therapeutic 
  • The feeling when she held the finished book for the first time 
• Keba shares a very inspiring story behind the book and how she came up with the title. This is the biggest takeaway that you should be listening to! 
• • The misconception of how life should be 
  • I mention the book Un-Becoming. Don't forget to leave a review on the book after reading it. You can order the book directly to her website or on Amazon. See below for the links

 

[23:35 - 31:19] CBD: Misinformation, Benefits and Why Stigma was Created 

• Keba shares valuable information about the CBD. You don't wanna miss this!
• • The misinformation and stigma about CBD
  • The health and medical benefits of CBD
  • Her story as an advocate of CBD 
  • Two different species: Hemp and marijuana
• Keba gives an insight into the reason why the stigma was all created and why CBD was outlawed 
• Keba shares valuable information about better ways to ingest CBD or Hemp 
• • Smoking gives you the fastest relief because it's instant.
  • CBD oil, edibles, suppositories
• Keba mentions a free e-book that explains CBD called "Healing with Hemp". See below for the link.

 

[31:20 - 35:40] Being a Vegan (Ish) Influencer 

• Keba talks about the importance and benefits of being a vegan (ish) 

 

[35:41 - 38:38] Closing Segment

•  When you were starting out your first business if you could give yourself one piece of advice now, what would that be?
• • "Don't worry so much about the how"
• Where can people find you and keep up with you?
• • See below for social links and websites. Don't forget to leave a review of her book.

 

[38:39 - 44:57] Off The Clock 

• I mention J.K. Rowling's book that will be releasing called "The Ickabog". See below for the link
• Review Of The Week: 
• • My mom's review: Go, Girl! 
  • Kelsey Lynn Jones: Loving the concept
• Final words from me 

Tweetable Quotes: 

"You have to have a little bit of rebellious energy in you" - C.N. Sloan

"There are definitely traits that are innately in you and you really have the entrepreneurial spirit" - Keba Richardson

 "If you really want it, you're going to find a way to make it happen" -C.N. Sloan

"When you really want something to happen like things will just almost magically align for you" - Keba Richardson

"No matter who you are, you already have the power to be doing have whatever you want" -Keba Richardson

"Don't worry so much about the How" - Keba Richardson

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• The Journey of UN-BECOMING  a memoir by Keba Richardson (Keba's website)
• The Journey of UN-BECOMING a memoir by Keba Richardson (Amazon) 
• Healing with Hemp (Free E-book) 
• Essentialism (Amazon)
• J.K. Rowling 
• The Ickabog
• Black Lady Tea Time w/ Shanae From Ivy's Tea Co (Previous Episode) 
• Working Overtime The Podcast 

 

You can connect with Keba on Linkedin Facebook, Instagram, or visit her website https://kebarichardson.com/  You can order the book Un-Becoming directly to her website or in Amazon. Don't forget to leave a review 

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