What's Good? Doing the best you can with what you got!

In this episode, I catch up with Muhammad Saahir - licensed mental health counselor, educator, dad/husband and stand-up comedian!

We talk about what inspires him to want to help people, the importance of humor in his life/work and what it means to "embrace the suck"

Connect with Muhammad at https://www.facebook.com/thebluesofac...

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What's Good? Embracing all the twists and turns of your own personal faith journey!

In this episode, I share a conversation I had with Rev. Jeffrey A. Johnson II. At the time of our convo, he was serving as associate pastor of Eastern Star Church and just recently he stepped into the role of head pastor at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

We chat about what it's like being a millennial in ministry, the rocky road of accepting one's call, balancing work and family life, and the role humor plays in his theology.

Connect with Jeffrey on IG @_preachdoc

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What's Good? Sticking with it. I'm back with another fantastic convo after a little hiatus. This chat with Chef Oya Woodruff of The Trap covered so many things ... traditional African spirituality, the importance of therapy, what it is like running a restaurant in this uncertain time, and much more.

In just a few short years, Chef Oya Woodruff and her team have established her 1st restaurant The TRAP as the premier seafood take-out lunch spot in Indianapolis. The TRAP provides fresh food with layers of unforgettable flavor, all served in an atmosphere of unapologetic love of black food and black culture. Chef Oya is a Queer Mother of 1 dope daughter, a sought-after voice-over artist, contract packaging consultant and loving supporter of her community and village.

You can connect with Chef Oya online at https://www.chefoya.com/

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What's Good? Having an empowering spiritual life. In this episode, I catch up with Rev. Jason Powell, an ordained minister, musician, singer, songwriter, recording artist, spiritual teacher and author. He is fueled by the following ministry mission statement: raising the consciousness of humanity to the heavenly reality – revealing the Christ within, by manifesting heavenly music, teaching divine truth, and building healing communities of love and affirmation among diversity.

Jason and I talk about the importance of affirming spiritual spaces and what its like to reinvent as a faith leader.

Catch up with Jason - https://www.jasonpowell.faith/about

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Get your tix to Testimony Service (11/12/22) - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-testimony-service-part-of-the-spirit-place-festival-tickets-420917564767

Get your tix to Free People Party (11/20/22) - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-people-party-tickets-442007756097

What's Good? Makin ish happen! That's what Create, Connect Collab (run by Starla Kay Mathis and Lateva Woolfork) is all about. CCC provides creatives, leaders, and entrepreneurs the community, accountability, resources and connections to Make Ish Happen!

Learn more about CCC at createconnectcollab.com

As a CCC member, I'll just say the Unstoppable Retreat coming up November 4-5 is what you need to kick off your new year feeling powerful and confident about all you do! I want to personally invite you to experience it. Use code "CCCFRIENDS" to get 12% off on your ticket!

Connect with Starla Kay Mathis at starlakaymathis.com

Connect with Lateva Woolfork theallpurposewoman.com

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What's Good? Taking a chance on yourself! In this episode, I catch up with Leslie Bailey - co-founder, CEO, and editor-in-chief of Indy Maven, a lifestyle media company and community for women, by women in Central Indiana.

Leslie and I talk about all things Indy Maven, the opening of Maven Space (a femme-powered social club and co-working space) and what it's like to push through even in the face of uncertainty!

Learn more about Leslie, Indy Maven and Maven Space: http://leslieabailey.com/

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Essential Reading: We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers (available for free, with your library card, on Overdrive!) - https://www.overdrive.com/media/5572221/we-should-all-be-millionaires

What's Good? Living life to the absolute fullest and making a difference along the way. Dee Ross, a community leader on the far Eastside of Indianapolis, is doing just that. After many tumultuous experiences, including several brushes with near death, Dee has focused on doing what he can to inspire and motivate others.

Connect with Dee Ross: https://www.facebook.com/TheRossFoundationCommunity

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Learn more about The Testimony Service: https://youtu.be/e1VKducL3iY

What's Good? Giving back to your community in creatively collaborative ways. Ya'll know I love alliteration. LOL It's a habit!

Anywhoo, on this episode of What's Good w/ Ebony Chappel I catch up with my friend and collaborator Tedd Hardy. Tedd is a dedicated community leader, father, husband and entrepreneur. We dive in on so many topics - keys to effective teamwork, his unique relationship with spirituality and much more.

Catch up with Tedd at teddhardy.com

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What's Good? P VALLEY! Whew... what a season finale! Katori Hall and crew took us on a wild ride this season full of fairytales, nightmares and everything in between. This week I caught up with Moni and Kat of the Fake Ass Book Club podcast to share our thoughts on the way Season 2 wrapped up.

Keep up with the FAB Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefabpodcast/

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What's Good? Prioritizing your pleasure, joy, leisure and overall well-being! I'm FINALLY home from a long month or so of travel so I had to take a moment and catch up with ya'll.

In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a lil coin on hand at all times in case you need to make moves, my fave parts of traveling to Philly, Hawaii, Belize and Toronto among other things including BLACK: A Festival of Joy that just happened in Indianapolis.

Special shoutout to Beyoncé and this Renaissance album and some of my other Disco and House music faves for getting me through! YES LAWD!

Also, much love to my boy BigBelly Bob for showing love to me.

If you like mukbang vids and whatnot, check out his channel on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/BigBellyBob472/videos

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