Vulnerability Leads To Victory

One of the best song lyrics says, “Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrow, but if we are wise, we know that there’s always tomorrow.”

This week we dive into a conversation where this song lyric feels very tangible. Shammrie Brown talks with us about his experience with mental health and how over time as he became more vulnerable, his relationship with himself and others has been taken to a higher level.

We also get insight into the importance of showing up for people physically and how when you do a real assessment of yourself and where you are in life, you can unlock such a deeper understanding of life.

Shamnrie Brown is a Human Services Professional, Minister, Author, Husband and Father. In the marketplace, he raises money for a major nonprofit organization in Chicago. In ministry, he writes devotionals for YouVersion Bible apps, hosts Black Man Theology Podcast, and teaches the Bible. You can find his devotionals by searching for Good Servant Enterprises on YouVersion.

This week we welcome Xavier Moss, UF Grad, Artist Extraordinaire, Christ Believer, and one of my favorite Jamaicans to the Vulnerability Leads To Victory.

Xavier speaks this week on the need to lean into God daily and how doing that will take a little more vulnerability than we may be willing to experience. You will hear about how he has had to dig deeper daily and within moments throughout the day to understand what matters most to him.

Get ready to hear some wise words from a young soul. This painter will paint us a picture of how vulnerability with God is sure to bring you victory.

Catch up with Xavier on IG: @xmossart and by visiting xmossart.com

Many times we think it’s not enough hours in the day, not enough days in the week, and not enough room for anything else to be in our lives. Well on this week’s episode, you’re gonna hear different.

This week we welcome Dr. Tomika Ferguson to the VL2V Family as she talks about the need to have capacity for vulnerability in your life. You will point blank clearly hear us discuss that when you think you’ve reached your limit, you got room to exhale and be vulnerable.

Dr. Tomika Ferguson is a Mom, Higher Education Administrator and Faculty Member, Advocate, Educator, and more. Dr. Ferguson is the founder and lead facilitator of the Black Athlete Sister Circle (BASC), a holistic development program for Black women student-athletes in higher education institutions.

Dr. Ferguson is a first-generation college graduate from Appomattox, Virginia.

You can connect with the Black Athlete Sister Circle here: https://thebasc.net/

TW: Suicide Attempt, Self-Harm, Explicit Language, Miscarriage/Pregnancy Loss

This week we welcome in my good friend, Nico E. Originally from Colombia, growing up in the 305 Live(Miami), and now settling into Gainesville as an entrepreneur, business owner and operator, and new #GirlDad, Nico talks to us about Vulnerability and Community.

Nico attempted suicide 4 times in his younger years(though he is still only Mid 20s) and now lives in this moment still learning and growing from his previous version of himself. He will say that his wife was a major part of him being where he is today, yet also speaks on how find your person and your people will ultimately be your community of care and support.

Listen in as the nutrition shop owner shows us that he doesn’t only serve up nutrition for the body, but wise words that can be nutrition for your soul.

Nico and his wonderful Venezuelan wife, Rosie own and operate Up2U Nutrition, your “Home Away From Home,” in Gainesville, FL.

Season 5 of Vulnerability Leads To Victory has officially kicked off. This episode with Christine Sepulveda is one of the most enriching conversations I have had in life.

Christine has a heart after God and his divine purpose for her life. To know Christine is to truly experience God’s Love in human form. If I were to have. Top 10 list of most authentic and vulnerable people I have met, she would be on it.

Listen in this week as we navigate what it means to be a believer and be vulnerable. If you say you are a Christian, then you have no better example of vulnerability than King Jesus himself.

Pass the conversation on to someone else and you will most definitely be giving me an amazing birthday present.

Season 4: Episode 15

It’s About To Go Down!!!

THIS IS IT…Season 4 is a wrap!

We bring this season to a close with one of the people who has kept me the most humble and looked out for me even when I didn’t know it/realize it, Dr. Nadrea Njoku.

Hailing from New Orleans, LA, Nadrea is one of the top thought leaders and scholars in the country when it comes to working in the field of college access and higher education.

This week you all are in for a conversation as we don’t take any breaks and we get deeper and more truthful by the minute. It will almost feel like a kitchen table conversation as Nadrea is cooking up some great words of wisdom and an actual meal all at the same time.

This episode is two friends giving each other their flowers along with some reflections on life and sprinkle in some laughs. Nadrea has had a full life and many accolades including being part of Ebony Magazine’s 2016 Power 100 list, yet she is always ready to invest in others and make time for her family and friends.

Share this episode with yourself and then pass along the link to others.

This was one of the dopest episodes to date. When I say we just had a vibe with this episode, it was a vibe.

This week we get to chat it up with Ixtel Viramontes! As one of the best student leaders to come out of Illinois, Ixtel has devoted part of her life to enhancing others and creating environments where they can feel able to take the necessary risks to dig deeper in their lives.

Sit back and rock with us as Ixtel talks about her experiences of how family, college, a sorority, work, and leading a major leadership seminar have helped to shape her experience with vulnerability. You’ll hear about how an experience with apologizing to someone took her to a new level and has her where she is now.

I don’t apologize for the greatness of this episode and encourage you to listen to this one before your next round of egg nog and holiday cookies.

Episode 13

This is one of the most magical episodes and it is not because this week’s guest loves and I mean LOVES DISNEY. It’s because this episode will make a difference in your life.

This week we get to hear Chloe O’Sullivan speaks to us about how her life shifted years ago after receiving some news which has turned into a major medical diagnosis. Through it all, Chloe has persevered and helped to transform the lives of so many individuals.

As we hear Chloe’s story, we gain insight into the things which Chloe used to keep behind closed doors, but now they are just a part of who the life she is living.

As you are finishing wrapping those gifts and enjoying family, unwrap this episode and create an environment to have a different kind of Christmas story, A Vulnerable One!

Episode 12

The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much!(James 5:16b)

This episode we get to hear from the great voice of Candace Spencer. We truly get to gain some insight into her spiritual life and how one prayer began a shift in her life when it comes to vulnerability.

From allowing people to see her soft spots, she has been able to grow in community, move past fears of rejection, and find herself even more than before.

Candace is one of the funniest people I know, yet also one of the most caring individuals you will ever meet.

Listen in to this genuine conversation and then pray your own prayer!

Episode 11 Weeping May Endure For A Night, But Joy Comes In The Morning!

This week, we get to hear a great take on this part of Psalm 30:5 from Aldreka Everett. She talks about the exploration of herself during a time of grieving and how she is still resettling into some parts of life after experiencing such a tough event.

Aldreka also dives into the topics of intersectionality and authenticity and how in order to get to authenticity, you just gotta be you!

Listen in as we just have a rich conversation and chop it up like old friends who haven’t talked in decades.