BOI MEETS WELLNESS: Recent Episodes
Evolve Benton
BOI Meets Wellness is a wellness podcast. We feature people that are BOI's (Born, Obviously, Incredible).
We talk Money, Mindset, and Motivation.
This MAR Media Production is hosted by Evolve Benton.
Isis Love is a digital nomad, a financial alchemist, Airbnb super host, author, crypto nerd and has been featured in the We empowerment magazine. Her goal is to bring financial literacy to people in the community by helping them learn how to budget and manage money, multiplying it with cryptocurrency and forex trading. Her goal also is to make sure people are taking advantage of business credit. Not forgetting the most important piece of this all is cultivating a money mindset. She helps people deprogram the old ways of thinking about money to make room to become a money magnet.
Today, she shares about why she has a mission of turning people's subconscious minds towards a more positive relationship with money. She also talks about her journey and how she supports others on their own journeys. She also gives an overview of Forex, which is the foreign exchange market. Isis discusses how anyone can trade currency on their own, anywhere they have internet access, making it a great option for those who want to make some extra money.
[00:01 – 00:58] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Isis Love
[00:59 – 01:27] Who is Isis Love and What Brings Her Joy?
- She introduces herself as the Financial Alchemist
- How laughter, food and travel, and just being around dope, like-minded people brings her joy
- Why she does what she do, so sh can be able to have the lines that she wants to have with no limit
[01:28 – 02:39] Her Grateful List of People
- How her partner has been always with her
- Why her mentor, Chad Charleston, has been her pivotal point in her life
- Why she’s grateful for parents, and being able to talk to them
[02:40 – 04:37] Why Financial Alchemist?
- Why it’s her mission to help people remember who they are
- To transform the people’s subconscious and reprogram it, and cultivate it to have a healthy positive relationship with money
- How to leverage credit to fund their trading accounts or to start their Airbnb business
[04:38 – 11:10] What is Forex?
- Why the foreign exchange market is the exchange of, for foreign money
- Why you can also trade oil, gold and silver in the Forex Market
- Why the largest market being circulated, can create a lot of money
- Why there’s no limit to how much you can make in the market
- Why it’s about a mindset, and compounding money
[11:11 – 34:29] How She Got into Crypto
- How she got into Crypto before going into Forex
- Why she tends to focus on longer term coins as she gets more seasoned
- How she realized she could create adult pictures and put them as NFTs, and how it inspired her
[34:30 – 37:40] Closing Segment
- Isis answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
- Reach out to Isis!
Tweetable Quotes:
“If I can show them how to go through the process like I did, how to upload it, how to do it, get creative with it, and they could turn around and make some money too, why not? Right?” - Isis Love
“If you really think about it, you can make way more money in a day trading than what you make hourly in a job.” - Isis Love
Connect with Isis at https://www.instagram.com/isis_love511/?hl=en
Email: bookwithisislove@gmail.com
Learn more about Evolve Benton at https://www.evolvebenton.com/
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Tyler Jones has 6+ years of Fitness and Health Experience
From NJ. He is also a curious learner and humorous.
Today, he shares about how after suffering from her own eating disorder and unhealthy relationship with food & exercise she made it her mission to help other women overcome what society tells us is “healthy” and form better habits with themselves and their health so they can feel unstoppable!
[00:01 – 01:49] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Tyler Jones
[01:50 – 04:08] Who is Tyler Jones and What Brings Him Joy?
- He shares where he grew up, and hoping to share his talents across the US and around the world
- How seeing the closest people around me always wake up or attack their day with a smile on their face brings him joy
- He also shares how he has a twin sister
[04:09 – 06:13] Tyler’s Journey into Fitness
- He shares how his brother has 2 gyms and how he has his own journey
- How his brother is the bridge to fitness
- How he started working with a trainer in his brother’s gym
[06:14 – 08:26] 3 People on Tyler’s Gratitude List
- His mom who has a big influence on him
- His friend Victoria and she’s his biggest anchor
- His twin sister, who is closest to him
[08:27 – 11:44] Tyler Sharing about His Past
- He shares how he grew up in a house of domestic violence
- How this has prepared him for everything else in the future
- How society looks at biracial kids at that time
[11:45 – 33:16] Biggest Myths that Clients Believe
- How if you eat late at night, the food sits overnight in your stomach and it turns to fat, body fat
- How cardio burns calories
- Why carbs are actually the body's number one form of energy
[33:17 – 50:52] Closing Segment
- Tyler answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
- Reach out to Tyler!
Tweetable Quotes:
“You know, I always say tough time, hard times, make strong people.” - Tyler Jones
“No one wants to count macros for the rest of your life, but it's just like college. We don't get to the degree on day one. We started college and then put into work after.” - Tyler Jones
Connect with Tyler at https://www.instagram.com/tyler_jones96/, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071649572933
Email: tyjonescoaching@gmail.com
Learn more about Evolve Benton at https://www.evolvebenton.com/
Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness athttps://www.boimeetswellness.com/
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Get the Money Mindset Journal: https://rebrand.ly/MoneyMindsetJournal
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Download StreamYard for your show: https://rebrand.ly/StreamyardBOI
Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: https://youtu.be/qSlnH7FDUOw
Hit us up and send us an email at boimeetswellness@gmail.com
Victoria Szamreta is a wellness coach who shares her unique perspective on health and well-being.
Today, she shares about how after suffering from her own eating disorder and unhealthy relationship with food & exercise she made it her mission to help other women overcome what society tells us is “healthy” and form better habits with themselves and their health so they can feel unstoppable!
[00:01 – 01:09] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Victoria Szamreta
[01:10 – 03:37] Who is Victoria Szamreta and What Brings Her Joy?
- She shares where she grew up
- How she loves coaching people as her passion
- How her mom and her boyfriend are her rocks
[03:38 – 06:46] How She Got into Health, Wellness, and Nutrition
- Victoria shares about her cheerleading days and why she change into running
- Why she has a terrible relationship with food and she struggles to look smaller
- She shares how her struggles led to be passionate about nutrition
[06:47 – 09:37] How a Bad Relationship with Food Affects People Differently
- When your body actually wants you to do something, you keep persuading yourself in your head that you can't
- Why Victoria works together with her clients to fix their issues in order to see results
- Changing their diet mindset in order to be free
[09:38 – 15:19] The Training and Coaching Process
- How coaching is more holistic and training is more on the physical aspects
- How weight lifting helps Victoria in running
- Why training should be fun for clients
[15:20 – 25:20] Tips for Food and Business
- Why we should have food moderation
- How supplementing electrolytes with water is the ultimate hydration
- Why finding a support group of friends and the self push to do business is important
- Victoria promoting her GetfitwithVic coaching academy where she supports clients one on one to finding a solution that works for them specifically
[25:21 – 30:40] Closing Segment
- Victoria answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
- Reach out to Victoria!
Tweetable Quotes:
“The biggest thing is no foods are good or bad.” - Victoria Szamreta
“If you're constantly stuck in that diet mindset or you're stuck in that terrible relationship with food, it's only gonna get worse if you're not healing from that first.” - Victoria Szamreta
Connect with Victoria at https://www.instagram.com/getfitwithvic8/, https://www.facebook.com/victoria.szamreta
Email: vicszamcoaching@gmail.com
Learn more about Evolve Benton at https://www.evolvebenton.com/
Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness athttps://www.boimeetswellness.com/
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Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: https://youtu.be/qSlnH7FDUOw
Hit us up and send us an email at boimeetswellness@gmail.com
Erin Brown is a Resilience coach, podcast host, speaker and author who collects stories, systems and strategies of resilience in action that allow people to have a greater human experience.
Today, she shares about why she started doing her podcast Resilience in Action in order to share people’s stories and experiences and teaching new podcasters tips and processes on how to start their own podcast.
[00:01 – 00:42] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Erin Brown
[00:43 – 02:23] Who is Erin Brown?
- How interviewing and listening to people’s stories brings her joy
- Erin lists the three people she’s most grateful for
- Erin shares about her being a podcaster
[03:52 – 10:05] Her Process of Her Platform and Her Podcast
- Erin shares about her podcast Resilience in Action
- Why she wants to use Booksy for podcast content
- She explains why she chose the podcast route
[10:06 – 21:54] Starting Out On Podcast
- Why it doesn’t matter if your podcast has a long name
- Why it’s important to do a little research on what platform to use
- Making a list of who you want to interview
- Investing on your own equipments and yourself
[21:55 – 26:23] How to Handle Interviews
- Why it’s important being comfortable on camera, and having good eye contact
- The importance of know when to take a pause
- The biggest key is to be naturally interested in people’s stories
- Making an effort to ask the right questions
- Tricking your mind to be excited instead of being nervous
[26:24 – 36:18] Knowing Your Identity
- Erin talks about her marriage and why it’s beautiful
- Erin explains why your environment doesn’t change your identity
- Why marriage is a beautiful learning lesson for Erin in knowing when to speak
- The importance of being vulnerable
[36:19 – 40:49] Closing Segment
- Erin answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
- Reach out to Erin!
Tweetable Quotes:
“Always be learning. Always be growing, and knowing that where you started is not where you're going to.” - Erin Brown
“Marriage has been a beautiful learning lesson in knowing when to shut up and knowing when not to shut up.” - Erin Brown
“There's too much good going on in the world for me to let one person ruin it” - Erin Brown
Connect with Erin at https://www.instagram.com/ebspeaks/?hl=en
Email: ebspeaksllc@gmail.com
Learn more about Evolve Benton at https://www.evolvebenton.com/
Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness athttps://www.boimeetswellness.com/
Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/boimeetswellness/
Follow us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BOIMEETSWELLNESS/
Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/thebmwpodcast
Check out our new merch storehttps://www.boigearstore.com/
Get the Money Mindset Journal: https://rebrand.ly/MoneyMindsetJournal
Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: https://rebrand.ly/Kajabi99
Download StreamYard for your show: https://rebrand.ly/StreamyardBOI
Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: https://youtu.be/qSlnH7FDUOw
Hit us up and send us an email at boimeetswellness@gmail.com
Eli Wilde describes himself as a “dude who sells stuff.” He is formerly the #1 salesperson for Tony Robbins and is now a life and business coach with $100M in coaching sales. He’s the host of The Everything is Influence Podcast, a revolutionary show dedicated to helping you understand why people do what they do.
Today, he shares expert secrets to succeed in selling and influencing people in an authentic way. He also reflects on his own journey, the ups and downs in his life, and the people who helped him get to where he is now. Tune in for this powerful conversation!
[00:01 – 00:42] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Eli Wilde
[00:43 – 03:51] Who is Eli Wilde?
- How he’s enjoying the small and big things in life
- Finding fundamental frameworks and systematic processes that make a business work
- Eli lists the three people he’s most grateful for
[03:52 – 15:11] Aligning Towards A Shared Goal
- Eli talks about getting to know his mentor Tony Robbins
- Despite challenges and getting sick, he’s able to break every sales record in their company
- He considers it his mission to make the world a better place by exposing people to the concepts of principles that were inside of those events and inside of his mentor
- Through the speaking opportunities he had, he was able to find people to align with
[15:12 – 22:20] Finding What Energizes You
- He opens up about his sickness and how being around an energy-rich environment healed him
- Using his energy to get an opening and to connect and move people
[22:21 – 29:57] The Key to Certainty in Sales
- In order to handle objection, something has to change inside a person
- What changes culture is people living authentically, not trying to be liked
- Inside a no person is always a yes person
- Put forward a thought and let them handle their own objections on their own
[29:58 – 30:54] The Guided Meditation for Wealth
- Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on YouTube for free!
[30:55 – 37:10] Leading Sales Teams to Success
- Remember: empty calendar, empty bank account
- One of the things that lacks in sales teams today is a sense of personal responsibility
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The reason why Eli is successful is that he ran every deal like it was his own business
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Always ask yourself: how could it be even better the next time?
- You need to have a reason to improve
[37:11 – 43:30] Being Wildly, Authentically Influential
- Eli talks about the story behind his name
- Scripts don't sell people, powerful people sell people
- His company is using influence and sales to get to what's real for others
- People should be not sold but enrolled in a vision of something they actually want
- The difference between a speechmaker and a person of influence
[43:31 – 48:23] Closing Segment
- Eli answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
- Reach out to Eli!
Tweetable Quotes:
“In order to show that you care for any relationship, whether it's your mission or anybody in your life, it takes time, energy, and attention.” - Eli Wilde
“Authentic influence happens inside out. It's not something we impose on somebody but helping people align with who they really are, and honest, deep, powerful conversations is where it all happens.” - Eli Wilde
“It’s got to be something specific where you're moving towards. Otherwise, you're improving for the sake of improving, which is pointless.” - Eli Wilde
“I wasn't that one with a business, but my mindset was there, and now I got my own business.” - Eli Wilde
Resources Mentioned:
- Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- Levels of Energy by Frederick Dodson
- Power Versus Horse by David Hawkins
Connect with Eli at https://cf.wildeinfluence.com/influence
Ebook: wildeinfluence.com/go
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eliwilde/
Learn more about Evolve Benton at https://www.evolvebenton.com/
Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at https://www.boimeetswellness.com/
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/boimeetswellness/
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BOIMEETSWELLNESS/
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Check out our new merch store https://www.boigearstore.com/
Get the Money Mindset Journal: https://rebrand.ly/MoneyMindsetJournal
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Download StreamYard for your show: https://rebrand.ly/StreamyardBOI
Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: https://youtu.be/qSlnH7FDUOw
Hit us up and send us an email at boimeetswellness@gmail.com
Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey is a multi-passion entrepreneur (leadership & life coach, practicing abstract artist, author, and organizational psychologist). She’s been an artist since she was 5. Clarissa's passion for coaching can be traced back to her childhood and young adult days. She was the friend people would go to for advice, counsel, and encouragement. Clarissa is also the author of the book Painting Your Path, 21 Interviews with Extraordinary Women and journal Painting Your Path Writing Journal. She incorporates her Painting Your Path framework with her clients, who seek to define or re-define their path in life, whether to branch out on their own or get back to their creative self. This framework is what she’s used in her life to achieve her visions, dreams, goals. Clarissa is also the creator of From Employee to Creative Entrepreneur, a free summit to help individuals create their roadmap to become their own boss.
Formal Education: Clarissa finished her doctorate at the California School of Professional Psychology, with a focus on Organizational Development. Her dissertation is titled Coaching from the Inside Out: Exploring internal coaching practices in organizations. In addition, she received coaching training at CTI, The Coaches Training Institute in Los Angeles. She also holds a certificate of holistic healing program at the Optimum Health Institute.
Clarissa joins us today to talk about chasing your dreams. She reflects on leaving her job to venture out and go back to her first love, which is art. She tells us how she’s now coaching other people to do the same, quit their 9-5, and follow their passions. We also discuss her summit business and she gave insightful advice on how to set up a successful event.
[00:01 – 01:04] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD
[01:05 – 06:11] Who is Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD?
- Sharing her love for painting and helping others discover their true potential
- Why she founded Clarissa Ramsey Studio
- She loved art since she was a kid but she was discouraged to pursue it
- Eventually, she found her way back into art and painting
[06:12 – 08:29] Expressing Gratitude
- Clarissa talks about the people on her gratitude list
[08:29 – 14:02] Connecting People Through Summits
- Setting up summits and events is not easy but she finds joy in it
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Tip from Clarissa: Hire a VA
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She started doing this first to help herself navigate the transition from employee to entrepreneur
- This has also been a great way to look for creatives to work with and build relationships with clients
[14:03 – 18:55] Strategies For Hosting a Summit
- It’s essential to give yourself enough lead time to get everything organized and reach out to speakers
- Don’t hold yourself back from contacting speakers and don’t take it personally if they say no, especially for non-paid events
- Delegate, delegate, delegate
- Monetizing a free event
- You can sell a VIP pass
[18:56 – 22:55] How to Invite Speakers for Your Free Event
- Be clear on what’s in it for them
- Currently, Clarissa is doing meet and greets among the speakers to collectively bring people with different expertise together and lift each other up
[22:56 – 37:06] The Five Steps to Painting Your Path
- It’s certainly scary to get out of your comfort zone but learn to acknowledge your fears and do whatever you need to do to get grounded
- Know your strengths and figure out who’s in your network
- Here’s how Clarissa is coaching people using the Painting Your Path Framework
- Give yourself the space to dream
- Decide
- Plan your exit
- Be brave
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Reflect, repeat, refine
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Self-care is as important as your growth mindset
[37:07 – 40:55] Closing Segment
- Reach out to Clarissa!
- Clarrisa answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
Tweetable Quotes:
“Delegate out. You will make the money back.” - Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD
“ Acknowledge what you're feeling. Don't necessarily just shove it down, but just feel the feels.” - Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD
“Give yourself that space. Create a vision for yourself. What would be fun? What would be exciting?” - Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD
“Let me step out. Let me be brave. Let me try. Let me get out of this little box that I'm in and see what happens.” - Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, PsyD
Resource Mentioned:
- Ask and It Is Given, by Esther and Jerry Hicks
Connect with Clarissa at www.clarissastudio.com!
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/clarissa.castilloramsey
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/employeetocreativeentrepreneur
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccr_sunshine
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccastilloramsey
Listen to her podcast, Painting Your Path: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/painting-your-path/id1631937898
Learn more about Evolve Benton at https://www.evolvebenton.com/
Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at https://www.boimeetswellness.com/
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/boimeetswellness/
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BOIMEETSWELLNESS/
Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/thebmwpodcast
Check out our new merch store https://www.boigearstore.com/
Get the Money Mindset Journal: https://rebrand.ly/MoneyMindsetJournal
Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: https://rebrand.ly/Kajabi99
Download StreamYard for your show: https://rebrand.ly/StreamyardBOI
Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: https://youtu.be/qSlnH7FDUOw
Hit us up and send us an email at boimeetswellness@gmail.com
Terry Banks specializes in guiding professionals to efficiently manage their finances so that they can shift from being frustrated with living paycheck to paycheck to achieving their definition of financial freedom. Terry started Bank On It Financial Coaching after heeding encouragement from friends who benefited from years of her informally sharing what she learned along her journey to financial freedom. Through trial and error, she pioneered her way from not knowing if she would ever be able to retire to having the option of retiring early. When she’s not helping others conquer their money fears and tap into their dreams, Terry enjoys standup comedy, reading, gardening, investing, and savoring tequila.
She sits down with us today to talk about stepping into the path of financial independence. She offers insights into what it takes to build a strong foundation in budgeting and investing while having fun. She stresses the importance of happiness and why knowing what brings you joy is key to achieving true financial success.
[00:01 – 00:55] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Terry Banks
[00:56 – 03:59] Who is Terry Banks?
- Terry on turning 50 and experiencing joy within
[03:18 – 06:45] Financial Independence, Retire Early
- Staring her FIRE journey because she doesn’t want to work her whole life
- Financial independence itself doesn’t solve the problem
- There should be financial education and knowledge
[06:46 – 08:52] Sharing the Experience
- Here are the people Terry is most grateful for
[08:53 – 17:16] Patience and Discipline in Saving and Investing
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Having a budget helps you be aware and intentional about your finances and make sure that your choices are aligned with your heart
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Terry focuses on pre-investment and laying the foundation before you even make a decision to invest
- There are a lot of things you can learn when you are saving consistently
- Know where you stand, do research, and avoid FOMO in investing
- There’s bad energy if you’re always in fear of losing money
[17:17 – 24:54] Strategies to Thrive in a Recession
- Terry discusses her experiences when the market crashed
- It’s essential to have an emergency fund
- Creating more equity in real estate and having access to money vs. Having your money locked up in a stock investment
[24:55 – 25:52] The Guided Meditation for Wealth
- Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on YouTube for free!
[25:53 – 36:13] Happiness Comes From the Inside
- Terry’s advice: be kind to yourself
- Why they decided to retire in Mexico and her passion for coaching
[36:14 – 40:32] Closing Segment
- Reach out to Terry!
- Terry answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
Tweetable Quotes:
“Happiness comes from the inside and that helps us to be really frugal and be fine with it.” - Terry Banks
“Who would you be going big for? If you're not willing to downsize for yourself, then that means you're trying to go big for somebody else, for some outside validation.” - Terry Banks
“If someone has a win financially, that means that's one less person being taken advantage of by the structures of the financial services industry.” - Terry Banks
Resources Mentioned:
- A Pocket For Corduroy by Don Freeman
- Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
Connect with Terry at https://www.bankonitfc.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bankonitfc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bankonitfc/
Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybanks3/
Learn more about Evolve Benton at https://www.evolvebenton.com/
Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at https://www.boimeetswellness.com/
Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/boimeetswellness/
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BOIMEETSWELLNESS/
Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/thebmwpodcast
Check out our new merch store https://www.boigearstore.com/
Get the Money Mindset Journal: https://rebrand.ly/MoneyMindsetJournal
Click here for Kajabi’s 30 days free trial: https://rebrand.ly/Kajabi99
Download StreamYard for your show: https://rebrand.ly/StreamyardBOI
Watch the Guided Meditation For Wealth: https://youtu.be/qSlnH7FDUOw
Hit us up and send us an email at boimeetswellness@gmail.com
Kyle Johann-Baker is an Organization Leadership & WellBeing Consultant who uses CliftonStrengths to bring out the best in others. In a world of endless pathways and options, he encourages the people he coaches to observe what it is that truly makes them come alive, even if that is a different path than the person next to them (hint: if you’re doing it right, it often will be).
In this episode, we learn how to harness power from our strengths. By recognizing our strengths, we can have a more holistic approach to our work and wellbeing. Kyle also touches on certification programs for coaches and how to use them to provide more value to clients.
[00:01 – 00:55] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Kyle Johann-Baker
[00:56 – 03:00] Who is Kyle Johann-Baker?
- Kyle talks about things he enjoys doing: baking, walking his dog, and doing outdoor activities
[03:01 – 05:51] Practicing Gratitude
- The people Kyle is most grateful for
[05:52 – 09:49] Becoming a Coach
- The core pillar of Kyle’s message is: I am enough here, you are enough here
- There are benefits to getting a coaching certification, but it’s not just about the title
- It’s about accelerating your journey and your willingness to invest in it
[09:50 – 15:08] Create Ease and Flow in Life
- Kyle discusses CliftonStrengths and VIP days
- It’s important to know what your strengths and weaknesses are and how you manage and apply them in your day-to-day
- Use strengths to inform your wellbeing strategies and develop self-trust
- Name and claim your strengths
[15:09 – 17:38] Building a Foundation of Strength in Organization
- How Kyle helps organizations open up a conversation about strengths
- It’s not a one-time session, it’s a continuous process
[17:39 – 18:37] The Guided Meditation for Wealth
- Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on YouTube for free!
[18:38 – 23:20] A Strengths-Based Life as An Entrepreneur
- Kyle describes his ideal day
- Here’s how you can reach out to Kyle
[23:21 – 28:27] Closing Segment
- Kyle answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
- Where will see his life in the next five years?
Tweetable Quotes:
“We’ve seen wellbeing lists that's like, Oh, do these 10 things, everything will be better. Take a bath, sit in a quiet room, and these things that. For some folks, yeah, it works. For other people, I know that it's not going to work.” - Kyle Johann-Baker
“This is a continued conversation. We're working with each other for three months, multiple times over those three months, and we're actually talking about building systemic change.” - Kyle Johann-Baker
“You are enough here and saying it for yourself, I am enough, I am enough here, and I bring so much to this world. Take a moment to recognize yourself as a gift and the wonder that you bring.” - Kyle Johann-Baker
Resource Mentioned:
- Quiet by Susan Cain
Connect with Kyle Johann-Baker through www.johannbakercoaching.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.johann.baker/
Instragram : @kylejohannbaker
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Miss Jai Smith (she/her/hers/he/him/his) is a gender non-binary, queer, poly, kinkster, and educator for gender-affirming care and transgender and non-binary sexual health. She holds a Master of Public with a focus on health and wellness for Transgender and Non-binary communities. He has over a decade of experience working in the fields of HIV prevention and medical care and has developed and facilitated trainings on supporting Transgender and Non-binary people for providers at local, state, regional, and national levels. Additionally, she provides technical assistance in supporting Transgender and Non-binary people to private and public healthcare agencies and community-based organizations and works with state health agencies on gender-inclusive surveillance and data collection. He runs a weekly question-and-answer live show called Ask Miss Jai, which focuses on sexual and relationship health education for Transgender and Non-binary people and tips for health providers on how to build supportive environments for Transgender and Non-binary patients, clients, and colleagues.
Her purpose is to uplift and celebrate the lives of her Transgender and Non-binary siblings and forge avenues for us all to thrive and experience our maximum health potential. Today, we talk all about that and more, including Miss Jai’s advice for people who are looking to get into the work and for organizations who want to serve the community.
[00:01 – 01:17] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Miss Jai
[01:18 – 04:47] Who is Miss Jai?
- Miss Jai shares finding joy in chosen families
- The people Miss Jai is most grateful for are her mom and mentor
[04:48 – 10:00] A Passion for Public Health
- Entranced by the idea of public health and sexual health, she became a volunteer in the community during high school
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Being an advocate in a place where there’s no information, especially about LGBTQ health
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Transitioning from volunteer work to full-time service
[10:00 – 16:59] Knowing Your Value As a Service Provider
- For people entering the field, it’s important to first determine what it is you want to do and what service you want to provide
- Physical and emotional labor is valuable work and should be compensated fairly
- By valuing your own time and energy, you are not undercutting other community members who are doing this work and are making a living from this work
[17:00 – 22:03] How Organizations Can Do Their Part
- Organizations should go beyond the transactional and performative
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They need to reflect on how they're currently serving trans and non-binary people before reaching out to the consultants
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It is critical that they truly understand what the trans and non-binary people’s needs are and that they engage authentically with the community
[22:04 – 22:59] The Guided Meditation for Wealth
- Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on YouTube for free!
[23:00 – 27:07] Ask Miss Jai
- He created Ask Miss Jai to engage with health providers about how to better support trans and nonbinary people in health settings
- He also cultivates an audience of trans and non-binary people around sexual liberation
[27:08 – 33:34] Providing Elite Care
- What does elite care look like?
- Miss Jai highlights the need for humility and acceptance from health providers
- Be affirming of the patient’s gender
[33:35 – 40:40] Closing Segment
- Miss Jai answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
- Reach out to Miss Jai!
Tweetable Quotes:
“I need to provide an equitable price for myself, for my time and my energy, both the hours that it's going to take for me to develop a product, but also the hours that it's going to take me to debrief and decompress.” - Miss Jai
“If we're trying to meet our maximum health potential, then we need to be more than just a number on a page. Organizations need to come to our community and show us that they're invested in our health and wellness.” - Miss Jai
“Part of elite care for myself would be engaging in such a way that allows me to move with ease in coming back to the health system and encourages me to take care of my health in ways that I feel supported and cared for.” - Miss Jai
You can connect with Miss Jai through his website: https://www.askmissjai.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askmissjai/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskMissJai
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/missjai/
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Shivani Narang (she/they) is a death worker & energy worker, focusing on spiritual & emotional end-of-life support, life reviews, legacy work, death ritual & ceremony creation & facilitation, and meaning-making at the end of life.
In this episode, Shiv reflects on death and how it brings to light the sacredness and beauty of what it means to be alive. They talk about embracing the different sides of death and finding the medicine within us. They also share the work they do to help not just the dying but also those dealing with grief in whatever stage of life they’re in.
[00:01 – 00:45] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Shiv Narang
[00:46 – 03:17] Who is Shiv Narang?
- Experiencing the rollercoaster of life
[03:18 – 10:29] Remembering the Sacredness of Life
- What is death work?
- We experience a lot of deaths in our lives
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It’s essential to see what it can teach us about being humans
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Death work is grief work and grief is love
- People have experienced death and grief since ancient times
- Understanding life’s duality: the ugly and beautiful
[10:30 – 14:29] The Darkness is Not for Nothing
- At one point in our lives, we will all be death workers, whether for ourselves or for somebody else
- Shiv opens up about dealing with darkness and getting into death work
- The resistance to life is ancestral
[14:30 – 21:06] Pushing Back Against the Mainstream
- Shiv discusses the people they enjoy serving and giving the support they need
- How Shiv customizes the client experience
- There is healing in silence
[21:07 – 22:03] The Guided Meditation for Wealth
- Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on YouTube for free!
[21:04 – 25:03] Navigating Death and Grief for Entrepreneurs
- Seek support and don’t go through it alone
[25:04 – 30:43] Closing Segment
- Shiv answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
- Reach out to Shiv!
Tweetable Quotes:
“We lose a job or we get a new home, or we lose a pet, or we lose a part of ourselves, or we leave a relationship. All of those are versions of ourselves dying and being reborn.” - Shiv Narang
“We're moving through things and healing through things, not just for ourselves, but for the people who came before us and for the people who are yet to come.” - Shiv Narang
“There are people who've done this before, who found their way in this before. And yet there's only me. I'm the only me ever. I'm the only me with my kind of grief ever. And both are true” - Shiv Narang
“The blood is moving, and sometimes we just have to let the blood move, you know? I think a lot of people resist the quiet and the silent or things are trying to sort themselves out.” - Shiv Narang
Resource Mentioned:
- The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
Connect with Shiv on Instagram: @deathworkwithshiv
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Adrian Moreno began his career inside the health & fitness space, while also gaining unparalleled experience with hypnosis & NLP, establishing himself as a respected transformation coach. As visionary and head transformation specialist for Potentia he specializes in behavior and belief optimization through cutting-edge hypnotherapy and NLP techniques, solving lifelong problems, addictions, compulsions, and depressions in as little as 20 minutes with a 100% success rate. If he isn’t busy setting a new standard for how quick transformation can happen, then you can find him spending time with his family, writing, podcasting, or meditating.
He joins us in this episode to dive deep into the power of hypnosis. He busts common myths and reveals the many ways it can benefit the mind and body. Adrian believes that through hypnosis, we can change ourselves and we can change the world.
[00:01 – 01:31] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Adrian Moreno
[01:32 – 03:51] Who is Adrian Moreno?
- Growing up in Austin and becoming an entrepreneur
[03:52 – 05:40] Wellness Check-In
- Take good care of your physical health and shower every day
- Always stay social
- Utilize self-hypnosis for visualization practices
[05:41 – 07:01] Connecting to the Community
- Adrian lists the people he’s most grateful for
[07:02 – 20:10] Understanding Why People Behave the Way They Behave
- His own journey of transformation: from weight loss to starting his own fitness business
- He discovered that hypnosis has a higher success rate than traditional therapy
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How hypnosis helped him get to the root of his fear of public speaking
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Most of the problems in today's world are due to upbringing and can be healed through changing our internal experiences
[20:11 – 20:58] The Guided Meditation for Wealth
- Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on YouTube for free!
[20:59 – 31:44] The Truth About Hypnosis
- Hypnosis is not mind control; it is a state of absorbed attention and can be used for a variety of purposes
- Children can also undergo hypnotherapy and gain lasting positive effects
[31:45 – 39:37] Hypnosis for Entrepreneurs and Leaders
- When people struggle with a problem, they often have a core belief that is preventing them from achieving their goals
- Hypnosis can tackle these problems and eliminate insecurity and self-doubt
[39:38 – 47:26] Closing Segment
- A quick explanation on the difference between NLP and hypnosis
- Adrian answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
- Reach out to Adrain!
Tweetable Quotes:
“Your daily behavior patterns come from decisions you made between the ages of zero and eight. Those decisions you make during that time are very crucial.” - Adrian Moreno
“To be a human being is to literally be in a trance.” - Adrian Moreno
“You will always follow your thought. Thought creates feelings, feelings create action, action creates your results you call your life.” - Adrian Moreno
Resource Mentioned:
- Seth Speaks by Jane Roberts
Connect with Adrian Moreno at rewiremythoughts.com/unshakeable
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Alafia "Ifabowale, Osundamilola" Stewart, affectionately known as just Alafia, is a second-generation practitioner. Her parents transitioned from Santeria to Lukumi, then to Isese during her childhood. She is a passionate agent of change in spiritual awareness through the advocacy of accurate representation of Orisha devotees in media. She holds a BA from Dillard University and an MBA from Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico. Alafia has also been featured in the New York Times for her contributions to the Public Broadcast System (PBS) docu-series Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler chronicling her journey to initiation in Nigeria in the summer of 2014. Alafia has spent the last decade on international platforms representing the Orisha community. From, TV to radio and print. Alafia stands for the future of Orisha worship to be normalized and celebrated.
We chat about African traditional religion in the time of social media. Alafia discusses how she uses her platform to expose lies and offer support and transparency to the community. She also encourages us to be empowered and informed when seeking spirituality.
[00:01 – 00:50] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Alafia Stewart
[00:51 – 03:57] Who is Alafia Stewart?
- When Alafia was growing up, her religion was not socially acceptable
- Now African spirituality is normalized because of social media
[03:57 – 13:40] Challenges in the Spiritual Journey
- There are a lot of misrepresentations online
- The sad part is that those who know very little are the loudest talkers
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Alafia gives tips on how to sniff out scammers
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When starting out, date your religion and take time to get to know it better
[13:41 – 20:01] Taking Care of the Spiritual Community
- Alafia did not initially want to speak about her religion but she realized her true passion
- Being a spiritual practitioner is not as easy as it seems
- Having a deep love for the community is important
[20:12 – 20:58] The Guided Meditation for Wealth
- Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on YouTube for free!
[20:59 – 26:32] Your Spiritual Sister on the Internet
- Need non-biased and non-judgmental insights on religion? Alafia would love to hear from you!
- Dreams for the brand: elevating the vibration of the community and giving gifts of knowledge and experience
- Alafia’s top three places that she feels most connected to
[31:17 – 37:28] Closing Segment
- Alafia answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
- Reach out to Alafia!
Tweetable Quotes:
“There are folks that want to come into my religion simply to get initiated and to have a title or some sort of social standing, which is wild, but it happens.” - Alafia Stewart
“Do your due diligence as if you would look for a life partner because this religion is not free. It is expensive. Spiritual work is expensive.” - Alafia Stewart
“We live in a society where there is a core set of religions that have essentially taken over. At least now, folks are moving away from the religious constructs that they come from and reconnecting back to their ancestry.” - Alafia Stewart
Connect with Alafia Stewart at www.heyalafia.com. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, or message her at Winno.
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Walter Gainer III is the host and producer of the Boss Locks podcast, a show where he speaks to Black leaders to learn about their natural hair journey and experiences Working While Black.
In this episode, Walter takes us through his podcasting journey. After experiencing pressure to cut his locks and learning about similar stories from others, he decided to create a podcast and tackle hair bias in corporate settings. He also shares how he found his voice as a podcaster and gives tips on how to start a sustainable and successful podcast.
[00:01 – 0:42] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Walter Gainer II
[00:43 – 05:11] Who is Walter Gainer II?
- Walter talks about being more intentional in finding things outside of his day-to-day life
- What it’s like living in Atlanta and how he’s loving the food and the people there
[05:12 – 08:36] Wellness Check-In
- Stop associating happiness with productivity
- Enjoy the moment and the time you have with the people around you
[08:37 – 17:08] Normalizing Natural Hair in the Workplace
- Walter introduces his podcast, Boss Locks, and why he’s proving that natural hair and professionalism can coexist
- There are a lot of people with natural hair who face difficulties in professional environments and it’s important that these stories are told
- Some don’t experience hair discrimination but do encounter people who are overly curious about black hair
- It’s good that we’re now coming to a point where it is more acceptable to have natural hair
[17:09 – 18:03] The Guided Meditation for Wealth
- Move past the negative thoughts and build a better relationship with money and abundance. Watch the guided meditation on YouTube for free!
[18:04 – 25:54] Building Confidence as a Podcaster
- Starting a podcast? Keep it simple and do what you can with the tools available to you
- Believe in your voice and put yourself out there consistently
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People resonate with you more than you think
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Walter recommends a couple of ways to prepare yourself before an interview
[26:44 – 31:33] Overcoming Podfade
- Podcast at your own pace to avoid burnout
- Take breaks, have a support system, and plan out content ahead of time
[31:34 – 36:12] Closing Segment
- Walter answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
- Reach out to Walter!
Tweetable Quotes:
“Whatever culture you're from, it's not okay to just go and put your hands on somebody. That's harassment. I think that we don't really associate those two enough, especially in the workplace or school environments.” - Walter Grainer II
“Don't worry if you think your voice sounds weird because everybody's voice sounds weird, but everyone else will tell you, oh, I love your voice. So get that out of your head.” - Walter Grainer II
“They want to be big. They want it to be a part of people's lives. And it's a great goal, but it's just not realistic for everyone at every stage.” - Walter Grainer II
Visit https://www.bosslocksmedia.com to know more about Walter Grainer II. Find him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and join their Facebook group.
What are you promoting right now in your business? Do you have an offer for our listeners? : Connect with me on LinkedIn to support people Working While Black https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltergainerii/
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Shannon Mae Musgrove is the founder of Self MAED, a space for self-healing for womxn of color. She has traveled the world and gone on her own self-healing journey, and now she supports others in their quest for self-improvement as a certified AntiRacis Raja Yoga instructor, mindful meditation teacher, and social justice activist. With a 12-year experience in higher education, Shannon is passionate about serving first-generation and low-income students and introducing them to generational healing modalities as they navigate college life.
Today, Shannon talks about what inspired her to create her brand and curate wellness retreats for womxn seeking self-care. She also offers valuable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and gets real about the challenges and rewards of running a business.
[00:01 – 01:23] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Shannon Mae
[01:24 – 03:36] Wellness Check-In
- Give yourself the grace to realign and find your balance
[05:01 – 06:57] Who is Shannon Mae?
- Getting to know her passion for serving underrepresented students
- Advice for those who want to pursue higher ed: be willing to relocate and don’t lose yourself
[06:58 – 15:27] It Takes a Village
- Shannon talks about the people on her gratitude list and those who touched her life in some way
[15:28 – 16:22] A Journey of Healing
- How Shannon started her brand
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Experiencing life changes, going to therapy, and exploring the world
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Creating space of wellness for women of color
[16:23 – 18:09] Are You Ready to Start Your Online Business?
- Check out the platform I use to power Speaking 4 Profit and BOI Meets Wellness! Get 3 months of Kajabi for only $99!
[17:13 – 21:28] Building a Retreat Business
- If you’re just starting out, slow down and give yourself time
- What’s it like launching a retreat during the pandemic
- Understanding the power and beauty of locations
- Learning about the physical and cultural space that you will occupy
- Being respectful of the natives
-
BOI Meets Wellness: Sustainable Tourism featuring Ronnell Perry
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What’s next for Self MAED?
- A focus on money management and wealth-building
- Opportunities for physical fitness
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Mommy and me retreats
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Register now to Self MAED’s 4-Week Mindful Meditation Class
[32:25 – 36:36] Closing Segment
- Shannon answers the BOI Talk and Hop questions
- Reach out to Shannon!
Tweetable Quotes:
“When I first learned how to meditate, I didn't know that's what I was doing. It was more of mindfulness practice. I would go to this state and I would focus on my five sentences and it just brought me so much peace.” - Shannon Mae
“And I realized that it's okay to take a step back and slow down to build the foundation and, in doing that, I gained a lot of clarity.” - Shannon Mae
“Lean into either your experiences, the place that you've gone. If you haven't, you should travel to those spaces before because I think that really makes the difference.” - Shannon Mae
You can connect with Shannon Mae and Self MAED on their website, https://selfmaed.com/. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook. Join the Me Time! by Self MAED Facebook Group and sign up for Self MAED’s 4-Week Mindful Meditation Class.
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It’s been a while, but now we’re back!
In this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve shares life updates from overcoming losses to celebrating wins. Evolve talks about building their business while being committed to taking care of their physical and mental health. With recession looming, Evolve also offers ways we can change our attitudes about money and spending to get us through these uncertain times.
[00:01 – 02:50] Opening Segment
- Taking a step back to focus on Speaking 4 Profit
- I reflect on finding my voice through BOI Meets Wellness
- Learning to be better at creating content: StreamYard
[02:51 – 05:00] Wellness Check-In
- Navigating life changes: getting married and experiencing grief
- Practicing movement and tapping into The Mamba Mentality to keep me motivated to be my best self
[05:01 – 12:07] A Much Needed Vacation
- I look back on traveling to Portugal for 365 Days to F.I.R.E. to plan for financial independence
- Reasons why I love Lisbon and how the trip was good for my mental health
[12:08 – 15:27] Business Wins of the Week
- Onboarding a new team member
- My client’s successful coaching program launch
[15:28 – 17:12] Are You Ready to Start Your Online Business?
- Check out the platform I use to power Speaking 4 Profit and BOI Meets Wellness! Get 3 months of Kajabi for only $99!
[17:13 – 21:28] The Big R
- What is a recession?
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Brown Ambition Podcast: Survival Tips for A Recession
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It’s time to start doing our healing work around money
[21:29 – 36:03] 5 Mindset Shifts to Survive the Recession
- Stop overspending and use your skills to barter
- Step into the power of cooking at home and meal prepping
- Change your savings account as interest rates go up
- Start a simple investment strategy
- Save more than you spend
- Make a plan around wealth and abundance with our Money Mindset Journal
[36:04 – 38:36] This Week’s Affirmation
- Abundance flows my way all the time
- Join the Affirmation text list: Send the word “INSPIRE” to 323 405 9492
Tweetable Quotes:
“Mindset is gonna shift a lot in your bank account before even activity.” - Evolve Benton
“We want an investment strategy that we can track and that we know works because if we're able to track it and keep it simple, the fear is moved away from it.” - Evolve Benton
“Spend less time outward, more time inward so that we can save more and ultimately invest more money.” - Evolve Benton
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In another episode of BOI Meets Wellness featuring The Speakers Room Live, we are joined by Opulence Abundance. Opulence is a speaker, artist, mental health professional, and recently trained in conflict mediation and transformation. She is also an expert in Clubhouse, and today, she shares tips, advice, and strategies that you can use to bring the most out of that Social Media platform.
[00:01 – 11:17] Who is Opulence Abundance?
- I introduce our guest and topic for today’s episode
- Opulence discusses the message she wants the world to hear
- She talks about Conflict Mediation/Transformation
- Opulence “The Joy Machine” – she gives her definition of joy and how she spreads it around her
[11:18 – 23:44] Clubhouse
- We talk about Clubhouse
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- What is it?
- How to join
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The Buzz in Clubhouse
- The evolution of technology and communication
- Things you can do in Clubhouse
[23:44 – 34:44] Opulence on Clubhouse
- Opulence discusses her weekly Clubhouse room
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- Her advice on how to manage a Clubhouse room successfully
[34:45 – 46:34] Closing Segment
- Opulence gives us tips on how to utilize Clubhouse to its full potential
- She speaks about what she loves about the Speaking 4 Profit Program
- Final thoughts for the listeners
Tweetable Quotes:
“Absolutely move with humility. Wait to shoot your shot.” – Opulence Abundance
“Part of humility is also understanding it’s not all about what you have to offer. It’s about listening.” – Opulence Abundance
You can connect with Opulence on Instagram (@galacticjoy)
Catch The Speakers Room Live every Wednesdays on our Facebook Group: 6-Figure Speaking Business
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In another episode of BOI Meets Wellness featuring The Speakers Room Live, we are joined by our guest, Sue Clement.
Sue Clement is a Business Strategist who helps entrepreneurs create systems to expand their visibility, increase their impact, and scale from six to seven figures.
Since 2000, she has assisted thousands of entrepreneurs in increasing their profits, reducing their expenses, thinking bigger, and adding velocity to their business growth. As an international speaker, best-selling author, and marketing expert, Sue impacts businesses globally.
Previously, she grew her first business, an employment agency, from concept into a multi-million-dollar company before selling it. Sue brings a real word experience and wisdom to her clients and audiences.
[00:01 – 01:44] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Sue Clement
- The topic of today’s episode
[01:45 – 06:28] Who is Sue?
- Sue talks about her background
- She talks about what brings her joy and the things she loves
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Profit and Sustainability
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Sue speaks about her journey in starting her business
[06:29 – 20:40] Increase Your Masterclass Conversions
- Sue talks about the things that people are doing wrong in masterclasses
- Sue discusses the 3 Pieces to a Good Masterclass
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Sue speaks about her process
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How she attracts clients
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Sue discusses her favorite topics to speak about
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- Take note of these if you want to hire her as a speaker!
- What is conversion in a masterclass?
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- Sue explains what it really means to convert someone.
[20:41 – 24:34] Closing Segment
- Are you interested in hiring Sue? See below for links where you can reach out to her.
- Final thoughts and final words of advice
Tweetable Quotes:
“It is in your moment of decision that your destiny is shaped.” – Sue Clement
“Regardless of where you’re at, all things are possible.” – Sue Clement
You can connect with Sue on Twitter, Facebook, or on her website at https://sueclement.com/. Join the Roadmap to 7 Figures with Sue Clement Facebook Group.
Catch The Speakers Room Live every Wednesdays on our Facebook Group: 6-Figure Speaking Business
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Vladimir used to work as an executive for a small university and held that role for 12 years. 5 years into that role, he knew that it was not something that he wanted to do forever. At that time, he realized entrepreneurship was his calling and decided to launch a dating site.
After 2 years of development, the dating site was launched, but Vladimir had difficulty getting members and growing the business. So, he decided to learn marketing, lead generation, and Facebook ads to help the business. As his business started getting some traction, an unforeseen problem presented itself, and he ended up closing down the dating site.
After everything that happened, his heart still wanted to pursue the entrepreneurial path. Using the skills he learned through running his business, he started hosting workshops, and he found success with that. He then pivoted into the coaching business that he now owns and guides other people to create success for themselves.
[00:01 – 01:31] Opening Segment
- Why we took a break for a few weeks.
- I introduce our guest, Vladimir Adonis
[01:32 – 02:01] Amplify Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs
- Today’s spotlight is on Tribal Wealth. Check them out at www.tribalwealth.shop
[02:02 – 02:24] Wellness Tip of the Week
- Spring into some movement and get outside. Spring is a perfect time to explore new areas to hike and love on Nature.
[02:25 – 14:26] Who is Vladimir Adonis?
- Quick shoutout to our sponsor
- Vladimir gives a brief background about himself
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- Found an entrepreneurship opportunity in the online dating industry
- Found a hiccup and ended up closing the business
- Pivoted into managing workshops
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Vladimir explains various business terms
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- What do people mean by ‘evergreen’?
- Why he loves mid-ticket offers
[14:27 – 23:31] Advertisements
- Vladimir gives us an in-depth class about advertisements
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- How to create solid ads
- Retargeting individuals
[23:32 – 29:19] Vladimir’s Coaching Business
- Vladimir shares why and how he got into coaching
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- Coaching is transformational.
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Vladimir’s advice for people looking to pivot into different careers.
- He shares success stories from his journey and his clients’
[29:20 – 32:38] Closing Segment
- Follow and support Vladimir’s work. Links available below.
- Final thoughts and words of advice
Tweetable Quotes:
“Coaching is transformational. There’s been plenty of times in my life where I said to myself, okay, I know I have the knowledge. I know I have the expertise, but for whatever reason, I can’t reach or get to the next step. And it was a coach that I was able to lean on and then I was able to work and that allowed me to pivot and take the next step.” – Vladimir Adonis
Resources Mentioned:
- Catch the Seekers Room Live every Wednesdays on our Facebook Group: 6-Figure Speaking Business
- Black Creators Connect (Facebook Group)
- www.connectionmessage.com
- www.vladadonis.com/30days
You can follow Vladimir on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Founder of Podcast Domination and Author of How To Get Your First 100,000 Downloads in 100 Days. Luis has launched and consulted for 50+ podcasts and helped his clients generate over 5.5 Million Downloads for some of the most well-known entrepreneurs and personal brands online. From NFL athletes, Olympic medalists, nine-figure entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and many more thought leaders across a dozen or more industries.
[00:01 – 01:27] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Luis Ryan Diaz
[01:27 – 02:00] Amplify Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs
- Today’s spotlight is Good As Can Be: Low Sodium Seasoning. If you didn’t know, Good As Can Be is owned by one of our previous guests, Rhonda Kennedy. Check them out on Instagram @goodascanbe.co.
[02:01 – 02:28] Wellness Tip of the Week
- Don’t forget to ask for help when you need it
[02:29 – 06:01] Who is Luis?
- Luis talks about his background
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- journey to the podcasting world
[06:02 – 10:27] Monetize Your Podcast
- What is affiliate marketing? Luis explains
- How to monetize your podcast
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- Luis shares methods on how you can get paid while podcasting.
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Luis talks about his podcast. What does he talk about?
[10:28 – 28:54] Podcast Domination
- Measuring your success in podcasting
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- It all depends on what your goal is
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Luis talks about what they do at Podcast Domination
- Debunking the myths and misconceptions about starting a podcast
- Luis’ advice on creating the structure of your podcast
[28:55 – 33:58] Consistency
- How to stay consistent with putting out your content
[33:59 – 37:26] Closing Segment
- Luis talks about his goals for the next 5 years
- Follow and support Luis! Links below
- Final thoughts
Tweetable Quotes:
“As a marketer by nature, I love talking about how to grow things.” – Luis Ryan Diaz
“Nobody starts a podcast just cause they want to start a podcast. Yes, there’s some hobbyist out there, but if we’re people who are doing it like more of a business tool or an asset, then most people would want to see a tangible result.” – Luis Ryan Diaz
You can connect with Luis on Facebook. Check out Podcast Domination by visiting their website at https://www.podcastdomination.co/
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Rhonda Kennedy is a filmmaker, foodie, and content creator best known for her work on the award-winning web series Cheetah in August and Purple Panties Podcast by Zane. Rhonda’s been steady in her creative pursuits since 2012, viewing all failed opportunities as the Universe simply re-ordering her steps.
In 2015, she landed a job as a Staff Writer for Bawn TV – a platform dedicated to creating quality queer content. In her next move to nine27 Entertainment, she was quickly promoted from Writer’s Assistant to Producer, where she honed her skills in big-picture thinking, budgeting, and negotiation. Currently, Rhonda creates content on YouTube and is in post-production on Still Waters Never Crash, a documentary that follows one woman’s resilient journey from foster care to Ph.D.
[00:01 – 01:36] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Rhonda Kennedy
[01:37 – 02:38] Amplify Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs
- Today’s spotlight is SKYHIGH Club, an organic premium infused cannabis product company. Check them out at www.skyhighclubcaligroup.com or follow them on Instagram @skyhigh_clubla
- Get 10% OFF your first order by using CODE: evolve10
[02:39 – 11:57] Introductions
- Rhonda introduces herself
- Rhonda talks about her background
- Rhonda shares how she managed through the pandemic
- Rhonda talks about the top 3 people that make her life incredible
[11:58 – 26:10] Starting a Business During the Pandemic
- We talk about Rhonda’s work as a filmmaker and the growth of her YouTube channel
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- How she got into filmmaking
- The opportunities that came from the growth of her channel
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Rhonda shares about her struggle with depression and undergoing therapy
- The story of Good As Can Be: Rhonda’s Low Sodium Seasoning Company
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- Started in the summer of 2020
[26:11 – 30:15] From One Content Creator to Another
- Rhonda’s advice to new filmmakers, content creators, and entrepreneurs
[30:16 – 34:32] The Manifestation Segment
- Rhonda talks about where she sees herself in the next 5 years:
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- An Oscar-winning filmmaker who is retired in 5 years
- Married and spending time with my kids
- Writing my own book
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Follow and support Rhonda! Links below
Tweetable Quotes:
“It’s really important to really be open to your life and where you’re supposed to go and not resist the things that come up because you never know what would come out of it.” – Rhonda Kennedy
“I think [content creation] is really about finding what works for you because we’re all so different in what we’re creating. You know what I’m saying? Like, everyday posting may work really well for somebody else, but then it may not work so well for someone else.” – Rhonda Kennedy
Learn how to get on a strategy call with Evolve to talk Speaking 4 Profit.
Support Rhonda’s work! Check out Still Waters Never Crash on Instagram @stillwatersnevercrash for more information.
Learn more about Rhonda:
- https://rhondasredsauce.com/
- YouTube: https://bit.ly/30fHnxE
- Order your low sodium seasoning at www.goodascanbe.co/
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Nia & Ness are a Black, out-lesbian couple and performance-art duo whose work serves as a visual-auditory diary of their daily lives. They believe that it’s necessary for their specific stories, as Black lesbians, to be shared, and it is their responsibility to share them. Since officially starting their company in 2016, their work and love have transformed into something greater than their initially dreamed of art and lives.
They’ve toured two evening-length pieces, given speeches about their activism, and shared their love at universities, colleges, conferences, festivals, churches, parks, bars, and homes nationwide. They have been featured on multiple radio shows, TV, and written news outlets. Taking their work beyond performances, they’ve recently launched their podcast, Reclaiming Love with Nia & Ness on Spotify, iTunes, and iHeartRadio. Nia & Ness are currently based in Rosendale, New York. Follow their journey on social media @niaandness and visit their website at www.niaandness.com.
[00:01 – 02:21] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Nia & Ness
[02:22 – 03:00] Amplify Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs
- Today’s spotlight is Farrells Daughter, a digital consulting company. Check them out and avail their free 30-minute consultation at https://www.farrellsdaughter.com/
[03:01 – 03:48] Wellness Tip of the Week
- Dip your hand in some soil. Get out there and try to get on your green thumb, or if you have a brown thumb, get a cactus or succulent.
[03:49 – 12:04] Introductions
- Nia & Ness introduces themselves
- They talk about their backgrounds
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- How the two of them met
[12:05 – 25:35] The Performance Art-Duo
- Nia & Ness shares the story behind their company
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- Producing and performing their own dance-poetry pieces that express the story of their lives as a Black, out-lesbian couple living and loving in New York.
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They talk about the people that make their lives incredible
- They discuss the pros and cons of working with your other half
[25:36 – 32:10] Reclaiming Love
- We talk about their podcast Reclaiming Love with Nia & Ness
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- What inspired them to start their podcast
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Nia & Ness talks about the transition in their work because of the pandemic
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- How you can support them. Links below
[32:11 – 37:36] Black, Out-Lesbian Couple Living and Loving in New York
- Being open about their relationship with the public
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- Be true and authentic
- The challenges
[37:37 – 42:17] The Manifestation Segment
- Nia & Ness talk about where they see themselves in the next 5 years
- Follow and support Nia & Ness. Links below.
Tweetable Quotes:
“I feel like I found not only my life partner in a romantic self-sense…I felt I found my life partner artistically too.” - Nia
“I would say, probably the thing to focus on the most would be the emotional aspect of the relationship.” – Ness on working with your partner
You can support Nia & Ness through https://www.niaandness.com/. You can also follow them on Instagram and other social media platforms: @niaandness
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Carmalita Wilson, a.k.a. Carmalita is a writer, explorer, lover, and shit talker. She works as a freelance writer, and some of her works have been published online.
Along her journey, there was a point where she felt lost and that everything was falling apart. After her divorce, she went out to the world in search of her true, authentic self. She went backpacking through Spain, where she learned the true meaning of loving yourself.
Using her YouTube channel, she created Pink Couch Conversations with Carmalita to create a platform to connect with other people and share their stories. She aims to raise awareness about mental health, self-care, self-expression, and many other topics that black people face on a day-to-day basis.
[00:01 – 01:23] Opening Segment
- Quick plug to Speaking From Home Masterclass
- I introduce our guest, Carmalita
[01:24 – 02:00] Amplify Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs
- Today’s spotlight is YAZI Clothing. Check them out on Instagram @yaziclothing or visit their website at https://www.yaziclothing.co/
[02:01 – 02:51] Wellness Tip of the Week
- Take a break from Social Media and screen time in general
[02:52 – 11:07] Introductions
- Carmalita speaks about her background
- She shares her wellness routine during this pandemic
- Carmalita talks about her gratitude list. The people that make her life incredible.
[11:08 – 24:24] Carmalita’s Story
- Carmalita shares her journey to discovering her true self
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- What empowers and encourages her to get her voice out to the world
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She talks about the story of her marriage
- Failing is not an option
- The idea of “home frequency”
[24:25 – 32:54] Walking Across the World
- Carmalita’s discussions about her backpacking through Spain
- Learning to love yourself
[32:54 – 41:03] Pink Couch Conversations with Carmalita
- The story behind Carmalita’s Pink Couch Conversations on YouTube
- A platform to connect with people and share their stories
[41:04 – 52:29] Closing Segment
- Why Carmalita loves living in Los Angeles
- Final thoughts
- Follow and support Carmalita. See the links below.
Tweetable Quotes:
“Social media kept me married much longer than my heart did.” – Carmalita
“For me, failure was not an option.” – Carmalita
“I genuinely thought no one would love me because of all my crap.” – Carmalita
Follow Carmalita on:
- Instagram: @carmafornia
- Twitter: @carmafornia
- YouTube: Convivial Space: My Happy Place
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Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins (DoctorJonPaul) is a professor, national speaker, freelance journalist, thought leader, and media critic who examines the intersections of identity, gender, and race in entertainment. Named Business Equality Magazine’s “Top 40 LGBTQ People Under 40”, their work has been featured on sites like NBC News, Vox, VICE, MTV News, Essence, Out Magazine, TedX, and more.
They have worked on several inclusion projects with top brands like Apple, Disney, Instagram, and the NFL and currently teach about diversity and inclusion at the University of Redlands. They hold a doctorate in educational justice and often write and lecture about what liberation means for queer Black people and how we can help them not just survive but thrive.
[00:01 – 03:09] Opening Segment
- Updates about Speaking 4 Profit Academy
- I introduce our guest, Jonathan P. Higgins, a.k.a. DoctorJonPaul
[03:09 – 05:19] Amplify Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs
- Today’s spotlight is Rene Miranda’s #sacredlovewaistbeads. Follow her on Instagram @sacredlovewaistbeads
[05:20 – 06:09] Wellness Tip of the Week
- Just sit within some self-reflection. Have a moment, meditate, and ask yourself self-reflection questions.
[06:10 – 10:13] Introductions
- Jon introduces themself
- What keeps them busy during this pandemic
- “Everything I do always comes back to Beyoncé”
[10:14 – 19:13] DoctorJonPaul’s Story
- Jon shares their story
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- Their parents divorced when they were still young
- What growing up in the ’90s was like for Jon
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Jon talks about their gratitude list. The people that make their life incredible.
[19:14 – 33:46] The Pivot
- Changing their career from doing social justice work into working in the media industry
- What makes him “DoctorJonPaul”
- Jon’s advice for the people interested in getting into diversity, equity, and inclusion work
[33:47 – 40:19] DoctorJonPaul as a Speaker
- Jon talks about their speaking engagements
- Interested in hiring DoctorJonPaul as a speaker for your event? Visit his website to know more. See the link below.
[40:20 – 46:04] Admiring Queen B
- Why do you love Beyoncé?
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- Jon expresses their love for Beyoncé
[46:05 - 48:20] Closing Segment
- Get in touch with DoctorJonPaul. See the links below.
- Final thoughts for the listeners
Tweetable Quotes:
“We can talk for days but if you are not about that action, save the conversation cause you’re wasting your breath.” – DoctorJonPaul
“I have to remind myself daily that their journey is their journey. How they do their work is how they do their work and how you do your work needs to be the way that you do it for you so you can sleep well at night.” – DoctorJonPaul
“Not everything needs to be a battle.” – DoctorJonPaul
Get in touch with DoctorJonPaul through http://www.doctorjonpaul.com/ or follow them on all Social Media platforms @DoctorJonPaul
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- Kenneth Davis is a proud Transgender Male who is the CEO of "THE TRANS CAPITALIST LLC," which is the fastest-growing financial literacy resource for the Queer-Transgender community. He has spent the past three years of teaching, coaching, and motivating hundreds of queer people around the world. His easy straight to the point entertaining lessons and relatable life strategies provide concrete results and cultivate skills that help people survive the volatile economic climate of America. He is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and received a Masters of Finance from Pace University Lubin's School of Business. With credit card and student loan debt at an all-time high, job security becoming a thing of the past, K. Kenneth Davis believes in providing financial literacy education to all youth is key.
Zami Hyemingway is an Ifa Initiate on the path to priesthood and an ordained minister. Zami is also a holistic wellness coach with a Master's in Social work and is an ACE certified personal trainer and certified nutritionist. Zami's business and passion is Spiritus Wellness, which allows him to teach people how to decolonize wellness through using a spirit, mind, and body approach based on indigenous practices and, most importantly, love. Zami's focus is to find ways to get messages, tools, and resources for health and wellness to communities of Color, and others pushed furthest to the margins.
[00:01 – 04:07] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guests, K. Kenneth Davis and Zami Hyemingway
[04:08 – 21:08] Stay Healthy
- Kenneth and Zami gives brief introductions
- Zami's and Kenneth's wellness practices during the pandemic
- Good nutrition tips and healthy habits from Zami
[21:09 – 29:19] Set Yourself Financially
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Stay stable financially with the help of Kenneth's tips
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Right budgeting
- Student loan solutions
- Put yourself first
[29:20 – 41:04] Physical Fitness
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Working out at home
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You don't need a lot of equipment
- Learn how to be consistent and create a ritual around your workout
- Workout routines you can do at home
- Alternatives for gym equipment
[41:05 – 47:19] The Trans Capitalist
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Kenneth talks about Recession
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- What is a recession?
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Kenneth promotes his book, The Trans Capitalist's "The Money Talk"
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- All the financial tips you need
- Releases on January 1, 2021
[47:20 – 51:15] Zami's New Year
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Zami talks about his visions for the upcoming year
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Take fewer clients (so he can focus more on a 1-on-1 basis) and make his services more affordable
- Focus on how to bring wellness in the workplace
[51:16 – 57:46] Closing Segment
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Final thoughts for the listeners:
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- Zami: "let go of the idea of a new year's resolution this year."
- Kenneth: "It's time to seek help." Re-evaluate your finances.
- Follow and support Zami's and Kenneth's work. See the links below.
Tweetable Quotes:
"Be more realistic about your goals. You can do things just with your body. Focus on nutrition and then think outside the box when it comes to equipment." – Zami Hyemingway
"It's time to seek help. This is a great time that you can do that." – K. Kenneth Davis
Resources Mentioned:
- https://www.investopedia.com/
- The Trans Capitalist’s “The Money Talk” by K. Kenneth Davis (Releases Jan 1st, 2021)
Learn more about Kenneth:
- Website: http://www.thetranscapitalist.com/
- Instagram: @TheTransCapitalist
- Twitter: @TheTransCapital
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTransCapitalist/
- YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/THETRANSCAPITALIST
Learn more about Zami:
- Website: https://www.spirituswellness.org
- Instagram: @Zami_SpiritusWellness
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Jefferson Darrell is an accomplished marketing communications and change management professional with more than 15 years of brand strategy expertise, generating earned and owned media using both traditional and digital channels. He is highly effective in stakeholder relations, negotiating, conceiving, and cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships. Having worked on numerous integrated marketing campaigns on both the agency and client-side, Jefferson brings a broad understanding of the entire marketing mix to every project.
In the DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) space, Jefferson was instrumental in the creation of the Diversity Inclusion Anti-Racism Action Team at the Ontario Science Centre and he represented the Centre on the DEI Committee with the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC). Jefferson has been an active participant in diversity & inclusion conferences including Progress Together for the Ontario Public Service and Canada’s first ever White Privilege Global Conference at Ryerson University. He was also instrumental in organizing the Science Centre’s involvement in the world’s first Pride in STEM Day on July 5, 2018. Jefferson’s change management project with the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP) resulted in increased revenue opportunities for the non-profit charity by diversifying the organization’s fundraising and development committee.
Jefferson has delivered numerous presentations and keynote addresses about the importance of DEI including: a presentation at the inaugural IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity in Advertising) Summit for the Institute of Communications Agencies (ICA), a national webinar for CASC titled “Diversity in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math): What can we learn from Wonder Woman,” and delivering the keynote address about Diversity in Public Relations for Humber College in 2018. He has participated in myriad panel discussions about diversity and inclusion including: “How to cultivate inclusive workplace cultures” at the IDEA Summit and “Diversity in Public Relations” at the 2018 Global PR Summit.
Jefferson earned a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, a Public Relations Honours Certificate from Humber College, and is a change management, leadership and inclusion graduate from Centennial College and the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and working towards the Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP™) designation.
[00:01 – 03:25] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Jefferson Darrell
[03:26 – 06:01] Wellness Tip of the Week
- Tips from eatthis.com to help you navigate through your Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
[06:02 – 21:26] Who is Jefferson Darrell?
- Jefferson gives a brief introduction.
- Keeping yourself grounded
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- Jefferson talks about his wellness practices.
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Jefferson talks about his background.
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- Where he grew up, where he is now today, and where he wants to be in the future
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Jefferson’s gratitude list. He talks about the people that were instrumental in his journey.
[21:27 – 28:17] The Breakfast Culture Inside Scoop
- The Story of Breakfast Culture
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- Jefferson talks about their history.
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The switch from Engineering to Public Relations. What it was like for Jefferson.
[28:18 – 45:04] Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Working with businesses and shifting people’s perspective on diversity
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- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Jefferson shares his friend’s story.
- Teaching empathy
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Are you interested in pursuing a career in diversity, equity, and inclusion work? Listen to Jefferson’s tips!
[45:05 – 50:15] The Manifestation Segment
- What are your hopes, or where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
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- “I’m still figuring that out.”
- Ideally, I’m doing a hybrid, still keeping up Breakfast Culture while bringing my Inclusion and diversity work in-house.
[50:16 – 52:40] Closing Segment
- Follow Jefferson and support his work. See the links below.
- Final thoughts
Tweetable Quotes:
“At the end of the day, what I’m trying to impart to people and my clients, is empathy.” – Jefferson Darrell
“I try to live by my word. It’s not easy all the time.” – Jefferson Darrell
Connect with Jefferson and Breakfast Culture at https://www.breakfastculture.ca/.
Follow them on the following platforms:
Instagram: @JeffersonDarrell7, @BreakfastCulture
Twitter: @JeffersnDarrell, @BreakfastCultu1
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Sir Lex Kennedy is a Writer/Director/Producer. Born in a highly religious family to a single mother determined to give her children a different life, Sir always pushed back on every box he was being socialized to fit into. Learning the power of his voice and advocacy through art, Sir was able to define himself and design himself to be the creator he is today. Sir Lex Kennedy is a vegan, queer transmedia content creator who loves film, music, gardening, and the beach and believes "ball is life." Lex studied Comparative Women's Studies and Film at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, before being forced to leave and finished his studies at the Los Angeles City College in their film program. As an artist and activist, Sir Lex strives to bring marginalized stories to the center of popular culture through comedy series and documentaries. Sir Lex has directed multiple short films featured in film festivals like Campus MovieFest, Newfest, Fusion, and Outfest, through their inaugural OutSet program and across the world, winning numerous awards. Sir Lex completed a Sound Fellowship this past Fall for DISCLOSURE, a documentary that recently premiered at Sundance. Lex worked as a Producer for Tribune Creative West/KTLA5 in Los Angeles, CA. He recently completed his contract working for ABC7/Disney as The Content Development Coordinator due to COVID 19.
[00:01 – 03:29] Opening Segment
- Quick plug to Speaking 4 Profit Facebook Group. Link below.
- I introduce our guest for this episode, Sir Lex Kennedy.
[03:30 – 04:04] Wellness Tip of the Week
- Keep your skin moisturized
[04:05 – 17:29] Staying Motivated During COVID-19
- Lex introduces himself
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- Lex gives a shout-out to the Dub Nation. "Warriors winning it all this season."
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Lex talks about his background.
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- Shares his basketball history
- Keeping himself motivated during the COVID season
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Working on the film, "edible." Lex talks about the process of creating a film during COVID.
[17:30 – 26:06 Sir Lex Kennedy's Story
- Lex talks about his film writing, directing, and producing background.
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- Writing stories that promote and shares the story of black culture.
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Lex's top 3 films in 2020 list
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- Christmas on The Square by Dolly Parton
- Black is King by Beyoncé
- Mr. SOUL! By Melissa Haizlip
[26:07 – 33:11] RETROS Short Film
- Lex talks about the short film he is currently working on, RETROS.
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- Comedy/Drama
- Lex reads the synopsis.
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Support the film! See the links below.
[33:12 – 38:00] Closing Segment
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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- Producing multiple projects
- Scale my production company and have our own studio
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Final thoughts
Tweetable Quotes:
"You can keep telling your story. Even if nobody understands it." – Sir Lex Kennedy
Resources Mentioned:
- Speaking 4 Profit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/347714636462719
Donate to make RETROS via cash app $iamlexkennedy. venmo: @Lex-Kennedy. PayPal/Zelle: iamlexkennedy@gmail.com
Connect with Sir Lex Kennedy on Instagram and other Social Media platforms @iseeyousirlex or send him an email at iamlexkennedy@gmail.com.
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Kiara Lee has been an advocate and activist focused on ending oppression and violence for over 10 years. They are passionate about creating more opportunities and outlets for collective healing and liberation. Kiara is a reiki practitioner and Resilience Toolkit facilitator and believes self-care and healing is a radical act of resistance.
[00:01 – 01:40] Introduction of Guest
- I introduce our guest for this episode, Kiara Lee
[01:41 – 02:42] Wellness Tip of the Week
- Find some time to go within (Meditation).
[02:43 – 11:26] Who is Kiara Lee?
- Kiara Lee talks about her background
- Kiara’s gratitude list – the people that make her life incredible
[11:27 – 20:49] Healing Works
- Kiara talks about the pivotal moment in her life that made her realize that she was meant to serve and heal people.
- Manifesting being able to prioritize yourself
- Setting your boundaries and respecting other people’s boundaries
[20:50 – 28:19] The Resilience Toolkit
- Kiara talks about The Resilience Toolkit
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- What is it?
- How does it help you?
[28:20 – 34:20] Serving the Black Community
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Kiara talks about her passion for supporting the Black community
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- Working with black women and films
- Acknowledging and celebrating Black excellence
[34:21 – 38:24] Healing the Body
- Hear Kiara’s process of healing her body
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- Kiara’s love for twerking
[38:25 – 40:34] The Manifestation Segment
- Kiara talks about her aspirations in the next 5 years
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- Become a homeowner
- Doing her healing work full-time
[40:35 – 49:06] Mentorship
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Are you interested in getting into social work? Here are Kiara’s tips for you!
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- Take care of yourself first.
- Burnout is real
- Follow and support Kiara’s work. See the links below.
[49:07 – 53:56] The BOI Talk and Hop
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Sex is?
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- An energy exchange
- Music is?
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- Healing
- Money is?
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- Paper
- If you could speak to anyone dead or alive, who would it be, and what would you do?
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- My niece, who passed away – I would talk to her about life and all the lessons she taught me.
- My favorite TV show is?
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- 90 Day Fiancé
- My favorite food is?
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- French fries and donuts
- Healing is?
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- Necessary to move
- Ownership is?
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- God-given right
- Kiara is?
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- A healer, a fan, a god, and love
Tweetable Quotes:
“For me, what I want is for folks to be able to have that reconnection with their body and their spirit. And to be able to give their body and spirits the things that they need to keep going.” – Kiara Lee
“I really believe that if we live in a world where folks could set their boundaries and other folks also honor that. We would live in a very different world and experience.” – Kiara Lee
“In order to really serve and be able to give folks as much as we can, we have to fill ourselves up first. We have to be whole in ourselves and be fed and cared for before we go out and care for others.” – Kiara Lee
Resources Mentioned:
- Unleashing Me Workshop Registration Form
- The Resilience Toolkit
- FREE THE CHEEKS
Connect with Kiara on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Danielle is a psychotherapist working with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. After receiving her MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, she served her community by teaching classes and providing therapy to men and women impacted by incarceration in Los Angeles.
Danielle currently provides trauma-informed treatment to teens experiencing incarceration in East LA. She is the lead clinician of a specialized unit housing female-identified youth victimized by sex trafficking or suffering complex trauma.
To ensure longevity as a frontline provider of critical mental health treatment, Danielle consciously makes her own wellness a daily priority. The use of grounding activities, incorporation of mindfulness theories into workout routines, and practice of gratitude and compassion with herself and others work to ensure that her “wellness cup” is full before attempting to pour into others’.
Through her work, Danielle aims to decrease negative stereotypes that deter many folks, especially those of racial and sexual minorities, from accessing appropriate mental health services. Danielle’s ultimate goal is to open a juvenile justice reentry center that will provide well-informed, holistic services to this underserved and often forgotten population.
[00:01 – 02:15] Introduction of Guest
- I introduce our guest, Danielle Dyer
[02:16 – 03:25] Wellness Tip of the Week
- Stay home and keep safe during this holiday season
[03:26 – 10:16] Who is Danielle Dyer?
- Danielle talks about her background.
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- Music and dancing have become a life force for her.
- He shares his childhood growing up in Carson, California.
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Danielle talks about the wellness practices she is doing to keep herself healthy during the COVID pandemic.
- Danielle’s gratitude list. She talks about the people who played the most significant roles in shaping who she is today.
[10:17 – 24:21] Mental Wellness is for Everyone
- Danielle shares her journey to becoming a mental health clinician.
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- Helping people impacted by incarceration
- Transferring to the Department of Health in LA County and working with youth facing incarceration
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Danielle shares tips on how you can help and support people (friends, family, relatives, etc.) impacted by incarceration
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- Take the time to be empathetic.
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Danielle taps into the successes of some of her clients and challenges rising, especially with COVID.
[24:22 – 29:32] Wellness Cup
- “Everyone is healing too.” Danielle shares her experience with also undergoing therapy.
- Keeping himself at his optimal mental and physical health before he tries and helps anybody else.
[29:33 – 39:10] The Manifestation Segment
- What are your hopes, or where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
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- “I’m not necessarily chasing after anything specific.”
- Just making sure that my energy and vibration is matching what it is that I want to bring.
- Bringing in more clarity about my gifts and purpose and fulfill that purpose.
- I want to make big strides towards my goal of opening a juvenile justice reentry center.
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Connect with Danielle. See the links below.
- What’s your relationship with money as a therapist?
[39:11 – 43:42] The BOI Talk and Hop Segment
- My favorite food is
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- My mom’s macaroni and cheese
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Love is
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- Everything
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My favorite book is
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- The Alchemist
- The Fifth Agreement
- All About Love
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Your wake-up song is
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- It depends on the day.
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If you could spend the day with anyone dead or alive, who would it be, and what would you do?
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- My granny. I would just want to talk to her.
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Wellness is
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- Priority
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Danielle is
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- Dynamic
Tweetable Quotes:
“In our society, we discard those people, you know? We think we call them felons, or we don’t think that they deserve to participate in society once they get out. And I felt that really on my heart to connect with these people and show them that yes, you are worthy of love. Yes, you are worthy of resources. You are worthy of a beautiful life.” – Danielle Dyer
“What I hear the most from people who are incarcerated is that they just want to not be forgotten.” – Danielle Dyer
“Mental health is very important. It starts to impact your physical health and your relationships if you don’t take care of it. So that’s just important for me to make sure that I’m good before I try to make anybody else good.” – Danielle Dyer
Connect with Danielle on Instagram @deesdyery, and Twitter @_JayCassidy_
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Jeaux Henry is a creator of virtual content, musical mixes, safe spaces, and intentional experiences. He is also the creator of @BlackBoiComplex, a platform catered to the love, challenges & vulnerability of BLACK, Masculine Identifying QTLGBIA folx.
[00:01 – 01:14] Introduction of Guest
- I introduce our guest for this episode, Jeaux Henry
[01:15 – 03:29] Wellness Tip of the Week
- Money Tips: 10 Tips for Saving During the Holiday Season
[03:30 – 08:32] Who is Jeaux Henry?
- Jeaux Henry talks about his background
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- What gives him joy in these times
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Jeaux’s gratitude list, the people that were instrumental in becoming who he is as a person
[08:33 – 14:27] The Money Mindset
- Jeaux’s relationship with money
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- Learning financial literacy
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Jeaux shares the journey to building @BlackBoiComplex
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- Starting from the ground up
- Figuring out purpose and passion
[14:28 – 20:15] The Story of @BlackBoiComplex
- Jeaux talks about the history of @BlackBoiComplex
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- How it all started and where it is now today.
[20:16 – 28:34] Leading a Community
- Jeaux talks about what it’s like leading his community
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- Keeping everything authentic
[28:34 – 33:47] Passion in Making Music
- Jeaux talks about his passion for making his music
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- The type of music he is into
- Uplifting our own musical community
[33:47 – 37:28] The Manifestation Segment
- Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
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- “I want to open up my museum.”
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Follow and support Jeaux. See the links below.
- Jeaux’s call to action
[37:29 – 40:31] The BOI Talk and Hop Segment
- Wellness is?
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- Plants
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Ownership is?
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- Heart
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If you could speak to anyone dead or alive, who would it be, and what would you do?
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- My great-grandfather and have a conversation over dinner.
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My favorite book is?
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- One Hot Summer Day
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Sex is?
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- Complicated
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My Favorite food is?
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- Chicken. I’m a wing person.
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Love is?
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- Beautiful
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Jeaux is?
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- That N*gga.
Tweetable Quotes:
“I don’t chase after the dollar. I let the dollar chase me.” – Jeaux Henry
“Everything that I did was out of my own pocket, and I was able to do that because of my money management and I was able to serve my community I think in a very big way.” – Jeaux Henry
“I think it’s all of our jobs to rise to the occasion, especially when protecting other black people regardless of masculinity, femininity, or how they present or where they are on the spectrum. It is our responsibility as black people who love other black people to stand up and rise up and speak out against harm.” – Jeaux Henry
Resources Mentioned:
- Speaking 4 Profit
- Use code: Love for 25% off all orders over $75 at Boi Gear Store
- Groupon Select Program
- Honey: Automatic Coupons, Promo Codes, and Deals
- Rakuten: Shop. Earn. Get Cash Back.
- Tobe Nwigwe
You can follow Jeaux Henry on the following platforms:
- Personal Account @ComplexBlackBoi on Instagram and Twitter
- @Blackboicomplex Community Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Learn more about Evolve Benton at https://www.evolvebenton.com/
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Camille Eddy is a Product Engineer and International Public Speaker. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. She volunteers for nonprofit STEM outreach and previously interned in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics for HP, Google X, and NVIDIA. Camille has given her talk “Recognizing Cultural Bias in AI” across the world, including San Francisco, Washington DC, and Budapest. She also coaches women in engineering through her website and currently works for a start company called Sector.
[00:01 – 01:20] Introduction of Guest
- I introduce our guest for this episode, Camille Eddy
[01:21 – 02:19] Wellness Tip of the Week
- Focus on the power of stretching. Take some time, slow down, and have a stretch.
[02:20 – 12:29] Who is Camille Eddy?
- Camille talks about her background
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- Shares how the COVID had changed her routines
- Shares her journey to becoming the person she is today
- Learning to be financial literate at a young age
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Camille’s gratitude list. She talks about the people who played the most significant roles in shaping who she is today.
[12:30 – 21:01] Women in Technology: Camille’s Focus on Robotics and AI
- Camille talks about her career as a mechanical engineer
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- How she found herself in this career path
- Her fondness for systems and robotics
- Finding your passion
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Camille shares some tips and lessons she teaches her mentees.
[21:02 – 34:25] Recognizing Cultural Bias in AI
- Camille’s speech on “Recognizing Cultural Bias in AI.” See below for the link.
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- She talks about the inspiration behind it.
- She shares the most memorable experiences she had from giving her speeches.
[34:26 – 38:14] The Manifestation Segment
- What are your hopes, or where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
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- “I want to continue to be in leadership roles.”
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Follow and support Camille. See the links below.
[38:15 – 41:47] The BOI Talk and Hop Segment
- Money is?
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- Freedom
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Love is?
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- Graceful
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If you could speak to anyone dead or alive, who would it be, and what would you do?
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- My grandmother about 2 or 3 generations back because I want to know what she knows about our people and our family.
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My favorite book is?
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- Radical Candor by Kim Scott
- Wellness is?
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- Life-giving
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My favorite food is?
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- Walnuts
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Engineering is?
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- Problem solving
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Camille is?
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- She is here. She is present.
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Final thoughts
Tweetable Quotes:
“Sometimes you’re just one conversation away from a moment that can change your life.” – Evolve Benton
“Make people hire you for what you do very well.” – Camille Eddy
“It’s not always clear. Nobody has a clear cut. We are all struggling and trying to strive towards that true, like that arrival moment where it’s like, I found my passion.” – Camille Eddy
Resources Mentioned:
- Recognizing Cultural Bias in AI
Schedule a free Strategy Call with Evolve to learn more about Speaking 4 Profit: https://calendly.com/evolvebenton/15min?month=2020-11
You can follow Camille on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or her website https://camilleeddy.com/.
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Jazz Jordan is a Black, trans, elementary teacher in Baltimore City who is motivated by Black bodies manifesting and affirming their greatness, joy, and power. Growing up the oldest of 5 children in PG County, Maryland, Jazz saw the importance of ensuring all perspectives are considered in conversations. With awards in engineering, a BA in Social Psychology from the University of Maryland, and an MS in Elementary Education from Johns Hopkins University, his primary focus revolves around Black and Brown minds becoming confident in math and science.
When not in the classroom, he is somewhere creating visual art, building and coding robots, or laughing with family and friends.
In this episode, we talk about:
[00:01 – 01:21] Introduction of the Guest
- I introduce our guest for this episode, Jazz Jordan
[01:22 – 02:44] Wellness Tip of the Week
- “Bring some light into your life, literally.”
[02:45 – 16:50] Who is Jazz Jordan?
- Jazz talks about his background.
- Jazz’s gratitude list. He enumerates the top 3 people in his life.
- Jazz talks about adjusting to the new normal during this COVID pandemic.
- What made you go into robotics? Jazz shares the story behind how he got hooked into engineering classes during high school.
[16:51 – 27:40] Everyone’s Perspective Matters
- Jazz talks about what it’s like being a black, trans elementary teacher
- The educational system getting less and less attention from the government
[27:41 – 37:37] Feeding the Soul
- Teaching pays the bills, but what feeds your soul?
- Hear how Jazz keeps himself healthy physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.
- Fearing what will happen to his job because of the pandemic
[37:38 – 43:06] The Manifestation Segment
- What are your hopes, or where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
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- Jazz talks about his hopes, goals, and aspirations for the next 5 years.
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Jazz’s plans on creating a robotics team at his school
- Follow and support Jazz. See the links below.
[43:06 – 47:32] The BOI Talk and Hop Segment
- Love is?
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- “Excitement.”
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Money is?
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- “Scary.”
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Ownership is?
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- “Very important to how we navigate the world.”
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Education is?
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- “The best career to ever be in, and I hope everybody becomes a teacher.”
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My favorite book is?
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- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- My favorite food is?
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- “Curry chicken with rice and beige and cabbage.”
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Wellness is?
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- “Very important during COVID. Probably the most important thing during COVID.”
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Healing is?
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- “So necessary for black individuals.”
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If you could speak to anyone dead or alive, who would it be, and what would you do?
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- My aunt Tasha, we would go and just get some food and talk about life.
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Jazz is?
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- “Dope AF.”
Tweetable Quotes:
“People say stuff, and they don’t realize they’re saying dumb stuff in front of you that affects your identity.” – Jazz Jordan
“Life is hard, and money shouldn’t be something that causes you to like stress out.” – Jazz Jordan
Follow Jazz Jordan on:
- Instagram: @JazzLikeTheMusiq
- Twitter: @JazzLikeDaMusiq
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve Benton interviews Stephanie Clovinson. Stephanie is a board certified nurse practitioner residing in northern Virginia. She currently serves as Director of Medical Services at Inova Health, specializing in regenerative medicine, spine, and orthopedics. She originally attended Bethune Cookman University, in Daytona Beach where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
While working in progressive/intensive care units, she earned her masters degree from University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, with sub speciality in Adult Gerontology. She is licensed in Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. She has worked primarily in spine surgical settings, however, she has trained and worked in the field of aesthetics. In addition, she is a certified personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Stephanie is an active member of the several professional organizations including the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing.
She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Tips on LGBTQ Parentings
- An understanding of regenerative medicine
- How to start your own business as a health professional?
- What is a National Academy of Sport Medicine Certification?
- The Power of Saying Thank You
Stay Connected with Stephanie Clovinson
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve Benton interviews Nalo Zidan. Nalo (nah-low) A. K. Zidan (all pronouns) is a Queer Black writer, organizer and Trans-Masculinist whose work pushes at the normative boundaries of gender and sexuality in Black experiences. Nalo is the Founder and Creative Director of BlackGirlMasculine, a nonprofit organization and media space for Queer, Black masculine-identified women, Trans and Non-Binary people.
Founded in 2016, the organization serves a global audience with a mission to expand and archive non-normative masculine experiences. Born in Maryland and raised between New York and D.C., Nalo is currently completing a degree in Women, Gender and Sexuality studies at Louisiana State University, and is a 2019 TedxLSU speaker. Nalo has dedicated their life to starting conversations that shift how we see the world and everyone in it, while creating visibility and healing for Queer Black experiences along the way.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How to redefine masculinity
- Nalo’s story of starting BlackGirlMasculine
- Learn Nalo’s opinion of leadership and community love
- Nalo’s love for passion and details on their new brand Yazi Clothing
- Wellness Tip of Week: How to stay connected to family during Covid-19
- Nalo’s favorite book: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Stay Connected with Nalo Zidan
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve Benton interviews Alex Hutchi. Alex is a meditator, a social media agency owner, and a world traveler. The first experience Alex had with meditation was a 10 - day silent retreat that was the start of their entrepreneur journey. "I became determined to own my time because I was away from my life for 10-days that made me realize I had no systems in my life to take care of business even when I needed a break."
Books have played a major role in the change that started to take place, books such as Tim Ferris 4-Hour Workweek, Grant Cardone 10X, and Gary Vee Crush it. Today Alex runs a social media agency and creates online content for brands and companies. Alex believes there needs to be a radical change in how we work and resources available to content creators.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- The power of the Law of Attraction
- Evolve’s review of Founders Gym
- What is it like to experience a silent meditation retreat?
- Alex’s Social Media Agency: https://www.seomapagency.com
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve Benton interviews Sammy Lyon. Sammy brings over a decade of experience in project management to the field of real estate and loves collaborating with others to think outside the box.
Sammy holds an M.A. in Education, Leadership & Change from Antioch University and spent 10+ years leading innovative education programs at schools and non-profits.
Once becoming — let’s face it, obsessed — with real estate, Sammy earned a certificate in Construction Project Management from CSU-Dominguez Hills, started working in affordable housing and commercial development, and became a licensed real estate agent to help more people become homeowners and think creatively about earning income from real estate.
Sammy is also the founder of GoodRents, a social impact project investing in buy-and-hold real estate investments, and commits 5% of all gross profits from real estate to environmental, social and racial justice causes.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How to get started in real-estate investing?
- Tips on owning a multi-unit property
- How to be socially responsible when purchasing real-estate?
- Money Tip: Understanding the Power of Compound Interest
- Sammy’s favorite books: Your Money or Your Life,Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cashflow Quadrant
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, our host Evolve Benton shares their 4 Tips for Landing Speaking Engagements. Evolve Benton, MA, MFA is speaker and educator with over a decade of experience working with universities, mid to large size tech start ups, and non-profits agencies on transforming their communities through shifting policy, climate and ideology to build equitable, diverse and inclusive environments. Evolve is currently celebrating landing over $10,000 in speaking engagement contracts for the fall of 2020.
Currently, Evolve has the honor to serve as the Equity and Inclusion Manager at UCSF School of Medicine. Evolve is passionate about providing a brave space for future physicians of color to succeed and save lives.
Furthermore, Evolve is the owner of Mar Media, LLC. a media company that brings visibility to the journeys of queer and trans people of color and the people that make their lives incredible. Under Evolve’s leadership Mar Media has produced the following projects: SIR: poetry dedicated to boihood and black queer love, The BOI Doc, SIR Volume 1, a wellness podcast BOI Meets Wellness and the Blaq Film Festival.
As a speaker and event curator, Evolve provides organizations with a framework that challenges participants to embark on action rather than simply learning theory or vocabulary. Evolve realizes the importance of not only fostering diversity and inclusion education but providing opportunities for those who have been harmed, oppressed and unseen by society to heal.
Evolve specializes in motivational speaking, mindfulness, self discovery writing sessions, and life visioning to provide a brave space for workshop participants to build their healing toolkit. Evolve describes themselves as an artistic spirit using creativity and gratitude as a form of liberation.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How to Join Evolve’s Free Speaking 4 Profit Master Class
- How to start speaking as a side gig
- The power of being nice
- Personal finance tips
- How to use a journal to build your self love ritual
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve Benton interviews Janae Johnson.
Janae Johnson is Writer, Performer, Educator, Podcast Host, and DJ. She is a Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion, National Poetry Slam Champion and a Write Bloody Book Award Finalist. Janae is a founder of two nationally recognized poetry venues and her work has appeared in outlets and stages such as ESPN, PBS Newshour, Lenny Says, SF Jazz, and Button Poetry.
Janae's new podcast, Y Not Put On? interviews Black poets on their favorite Black movie - how it has informed their art, relationships and identities.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How to write a poem that speaks to your audience
- What is slam poetry and how to dominate the sport?
- Tips for hosting a poetry venue
- Wellness tip: Tap in with the Nap Ministry
- Janae favorite book: I am not Sidney Poitier
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve Benton interviews E. Cameron A. Pizarro III. E.C. is an award-winning Brand Designer and Digital Artist. He uses his talent and skills to brand companies for maximum profit and success. Cameron is also the current National Executive Director of Alpha Omega Kappa Fraternity Inc. and former Supreme Historian & Webmaster.
Having won industry leading awards like the Marcom Award 2016 and 2017, gold and platinum winner respectively, he has faced and prevailed over many challenges. In 2017, he was also a presenter at the first TransTech Summit, where he taught attendees the basics of logo design and comprehensive creative thinking. Most recently, he received the Emerging Leader Award in 2019 at the Inaugural National Trans Visibility March, for recognition of his work in the design industry and his work as their founding Director of Social Media & Marketing.
In his efforts to positively affect the future and advancement of the Black trans community he has co-founded a digital resource listing called Marsha's Web. He consistently uses his work and talent to highlight and celebrate the beautiful intersections of the Black trans community.
Currently living in Florida but raised in Somerset, NJ he carries that straight forward talk and charismatic smile that the north is known for. As a professional in the design industry for over 10 years, Cameron is meticulous to detail, an innovative thinker, and passionate about his people and his purpose.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How to start a career as a brand designer
- The Pro’s and Con’s of Being a Contractor
- Tips for negotiating as a freelancer
- Wellness Tip: The Joy of Painting with Baba Roxx
- E.C’s favorite book Invisible Life
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve interviews Patricio "Pat" Manuel (known as "Cacahuate" in the boxing world). Pat is the first professional male boxer who is transgender. He debuted with Golden Boy Promotions on December 8, 2018 and won a four-round decision in the super-featherweight division.
Prior to transitioning, Pat was a five-time national champion in the amateur women's division, participating in the first-ever US women's Olympic boxing trials in 2012.
Pat’s story has garnered major press, including the front page of the LA Times, coverage through HBO, Time, People, USA Today, Newsweek, NPR, NBC, BBC, Sport Illustrated and ESPN. In 2019, he made another historic first by becoming the face of Everlast Boxing Equipment.
In this episode you’ll discover :
- How to train for your first professional fight
- The history of Patricio Manuel, the first professional male boxer who is transgender
- The business side of becoming a professional athlete
- Tips on setting goals and starting them today
- Pat’s favorite book The Autobiography of Malcolm X
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve interviews Uzo Ejikeme. Uzo Ejikeme was born in Nigeria, lived in Spain for 4 years and moved to the United States in 1997. She now lives in Los Angeles and is one of the co-founders of Stuzo Clothing. Uzo is an entrepreneur that believes we are expressions of life itself and we deserve the space to express it as we see fit.
In this episode you’ll discover :
- The power of therapy and life coaching
- Tips to create your own clothing brand
- Healing Through Boundaries
- Utilizing the Law of Attraction to build the life you want
- Uzo’s favorite book A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve interviews Meckell Milburn owner and healer at Revolutionary Healing. Revolutionary Healing- a holistic health and wellness organization that supports healing of the mind, body, and spirit through offerings such as wellness coaching, spiritual healing, meditation, yoga, and plant medicine.
Meckell is grateful to have been evolving in the wellness industry for more than a decade and is committed to centering the experiences of black womxn and nonbinary folks in her work. Her mission is to support black folks in reclaiming access to our divine wisdom.
Meckell holds a master’s degree in Integrative Health and is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Outside of her professional life, she is a nap-connoisseur, an avid runner, and a lover of world travel.
In this episode you’ll discover :
- The power of holistic healing
- The health benefits of a vegan lifestyle
- How to heal yourself through revolutionary healing
- How to start working with Meckell Milburn 1 on 1
- Meckell’s favorite book “ The Alchemist”
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve interviews Jay Ratcliff. Jay Ratcliff is a Health Coach, minister in training and tarot card reader. Moreover, Jay also hosts a podcast called Conscious Living Rambles where she talks about health and wellness from her personal view. Evolve celebrates their birthday and leo season by dropping their first animation “ My Honesty Poem”.
In this episode you’ll discover :
- How to meet your wellness goals powered by #Herbalife
- How to tap into your personal wellness journey
- Learn more about Jay Ratcliff’s journey to becoming a minister
- Tips to successfully become a health coach
- Jay’s favorite book Giovanni’s Room
Learn how to set your personal wellness goals with Jay Ratcliff
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve Benton interviews Kortney Ziegler. Kortney Ryan Ziegler is an American entrepreneur, filmmaker, visual artist, blogger, writer, and scholar based in Oakland, California. His artistic and academic work focuses on queer/trans issues, body image, racialized sexualities, gender, performance and black queer theory. He is the creator of the blog blac (k) ademic, and the film STILL BLACK: a Portrait of Black Transmen. In 2017, Ziegler and Tiffany Mikell co-founded Appolition.us in order to help incarcerated Black people return to their families by allowing users to round up purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the funds to bail funding efforts. The app was supported through crowdfunding after a tweet from Ziegler got attention in July 2017. Today you can find Kortney trading bitcoin, lifting weights and sharing his thoughts on twitter. He is currently crowdfunding $100,000 for Black Trans Elders. Please support his mission.
In this episode you’ll discover :
- The key to trading bitcoin
- How to tap into your abundance
- How to empower and love black transmen
- How to support Appolition.us
Donate to support the lives of our Black Trans Elders
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve Benton interviews Dana Johnson. Dana TherActivist Johnson, MSW (they /them/ theirs) is a native of Oakland, California. Dana currently serves as a LGBTQ Commissioner co-chair for San Mateo County and co-chair of San Mateo County PRIDE Initiative.
Dana has also sat on a Union Board and served as a shop steward for three years, ensuring employees receive their employment rights; and specialized in LGBTQ+ employees’ rights and policies. Furthermore, Dana has over seventeen years of experience providing LGBTQ+ advocacy services, social justice services and training to the Bay Area.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How Social Workers create change in community?
- The power of Intentional LGBTQIA Leadership
- Self love practices and tools
- How to support the San Mateo Pride Initiative?
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness Evolve Benton interviews Jared of Eating Enlightenment. Jared Levenson has studied and immersed himself in various modalities including yoga, meditation, responsible psychedelic use and intuitive eating. He enjoys playing chest and expressing himself through writing. Jared writes about psychology, food, binge eating and spirituality over at eatingenlightenment.com. Evolve shares their wellness tip of the week and a resource on looking for the perfect therapist.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How to practice intuitive eating?
- The power of meditation
- Learn how to work with Jared of Eating Enlightenment
- How to find a therapist/coach?
- Learn more about the National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness Evolve Benton interviews Camila Arguello. Camila Arguello is a mindset and alignment coach who works with high performers and achievement junkies on making soul-aligned decisions by diving deep into what makes them thrive.
Camila’s mission is to help empower people to have more tough conversations and dispel stigma around topics like mental health, money, and dating.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How to find a life coach?
- The power of writing your own book
- Learn more about Camila’s book Swipeable
- How to score free plants on Instagram
- Camila’s favorite book “Praying Drunk Stories”
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness Evolve interviews Ineka Herring aka Free. Free is a writer and director of queer media. She is also one half of the media team Visual Monsters. Free is also the creator and director of the short film Toxic.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Using filmmaking to heal
- Self teaching yourself a craft
- How to run a business with a romantic partner
- Evolve’s Summer Reading: The Alchemist & The Intimate Guide to Conquering Pain
- Free’s favorite book Fly Girl
Connect with Free Herring on Instagram
Watch Free’s short film Toxic
Listen to my favorite Gaudy Glitch Song “Head Rolls”
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness Evolve interviews Ronnell Perry of AfroBuenaventura Transformative Travel. Ronnell began AfroBuenaventura Transformative Travel in 2016 after a trip to a remote fishing village on Colombia's Pacific coast. There, he witnessed youth celebrating the pride they have for their African roots during a folklore festival.
The spirit of that moment charged him with helping Black communities in Latin America tell their stories through sustainable tourism. Furthermore, with more than 20 years of international travel experience, Ronnell has learned many lessons in his pursuit of being a better global citizen.
Ronnell is fluent in Spanish, and hold a Master's Degree in Public Policy & Management from Carnegie Mellon University, and a B.A. in International Business and Spanish from Dillard University.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Why travel has the power to dismantle generations
- How AfroBuenaventura Transformative Travel elevates their travel experience by providing custom itinerary curation
- What Travel will look like during & after Covid-19
- Benefits on reflecting one's truth back at oneself
- Tips for traveling internationally and being LGBTQIA
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness Evolve interviews Sharrica Miller, PhD. Dr . Dr. Miller is an Award-winning Nurse Career Coach and beyond the bedside expert for seasoned nurses. Dr. Miller has 15 years of experience in healthcare and nursing education. She is currently tenure track faculty in the CSU system and teaches in the doctoral program. Dr. Miller is also the founder of Starter Nurse Academy, a digital workforce development company for new graduate nurses.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Why mentorship is so important for healthcare workers
- How to set goals and stay focused
- Practical tips to think out of the box and grow yourself
- The benefits on pursuing a post-doctorate in Nursing
- How to advance your nursing career with Starter Nurse Academy
Learn how to get involved with Starter Nurse Academy
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Learn more about Doc Miller upcoming film Still Waters Never Crash
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve interviews Rachelle "Analog LUST" Luster. Analog Lust is an Artist, Producer, Audio Engineer and Creator of Analog Dope. She holds an A.S. in Music Production and a B.S. in Entertainment Business from The Los Angeles Film School.
As a producer Analog Lust creates an intersection of Electronic Soul and Hip-Hop vibes. Her high energy synthesized wave instrumentals are complemented by seasoned lyricism and content that feeds the soul. Analog Lust also co-produced Evolve’s spoken word album SIR Volume 1.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- The journey from lyricist to producer
- What people underestimate about the music industry
- Tips for young musicians to succeed
- Lust favorite book: Conversations with GOD
Celebrate Juneteenth by Activating Your Melanin with Analog Lust
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness Evolve interviews Chaney Turner, who is an entrepreneur, cannabis/community advocate & equity thought leader.
With more than a decade of successful retail ownership and event promotion/production experience under their belt, Chaney’s business acumen is informed by a conscientious, community-driven approach.
Chaney’s work & leadership embodies the belief that those most impacted by inequities should have the power to implement solutions to those inequities. This work is a logical extension of Chaney's activism, the majority of which has centered around gentrification, displacement and state sanctioned violence.
Turner is passionate about the possibilities of cannabis - both medicinally and economically.
Chaney is the Chief Executive Officer of Beyond Equity, a non profit that focuses on empowering & liberating Black communities from extractive systems. They're also the owner of Town Biz Oakland & Co-Founder of The People's Dispensary.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- The role of being a co-founder
- Plant Touching vs. Non Plant Touching Cannabis Business ideas
- Practicing equitable business practices
- Using CBD for managing well-being
- The politics of cannabis entrepreneurship
- How to RSVP for the BLAQ Film Festival
Learn more about Chaney Turner and how to support their work:
IG: @social_life
Twitter @chaneyturner
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChaneySocialLife
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve Benton interviews Chelley Chelle of Les Talk Radio. Chelley Chelle was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She grew up a Jehovah’s Witness, was disfellowshipped at the age of 17. Chelley Chelle attended community college for 10 years, left with no degree but became an expert in networking and building community. She started a comedy career which was very successful very quickly.
Chelley Chelle has performed at the Comedy Store several times, the Laugh Factory and all over the country. After constantly being sexually harassed for stage time, her love for comedy dwindled, and she started Les Talk Radio. Les Talk Radio has connected with thousands of QPOC (Queer People of Color) and black queers. Chelley Chelle advocates for recycling of black queers dollars and has spent over $20,000 of her own hard earned money in the community.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Get to know the mastermind behind Les Talk Radio
- Learn more about cycling money in your community
- How to manifest your dreams?
- Chelley Chelle’s favorite books Here Comes The Sun
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness Evolve interviews co-founder of Sky High Club LA Shun Jefferson. Shun Jefferson is an entrepreneur from South Los Angeles, California. During the day Shun works in a law firm and dreams up amazing edible recipes with her best friend and business partner Kevin.
Kevin was the dreamer of their company Sky High Club LA and wanted to own and operate a company he could call his own, Shun wanted the same. They both wanted to become entrepreneurs and knew that it was time to finally take the leap into and operating their first business. Because of their success with their famous edibles, cannabutter & kannaoil Sky High Club LA has expanded their brand to include SkyHigh Body Cream (scented for men & women) & SkyHigh Body Wash.
The cream and body wash allows for direct healing and relief on ailing muscles, muscle ligaments, headaches and migraines, and helps reduce surgery scars, reduce inflammation, amongst other things at a much quicker rate. Sky High Club’s goal is to provide a safe, healthy alternative method to smoking cannabis for those who never thought it was possible. Sky High Club LA understands that everyone is not able to afford alternative medications, so by reducing their packing costs and offering other incentives they are able to have the lowest yet best quality products.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Cannabis 101, what it does to your body?
- Smoking practice advice during Covid-19
- How to take a safe dosage of cannabis edibles?
- How to start your own cannabis business?
- The power and healing qualities of CBD
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On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS, Evolve Benton interviews financial literacy coach Denna Hebert. Denna Hebert, is an Oakland native and Financial Literacy Coach.
She is passionate about teaching and empowering the LGBTQIA community about the Power of Credit and Entrepreneurship. Denna's mission is inclusion and education for those seeking options to create and have multiple streams of income.
Denna is an impactful dedicated leader with a diverse and successful organization.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Tips for increasing your credit score
- Owning affordable housing
- How to Build Generational Wealth
- Tips to stop accruing debt
- Denna’s favorite books 48 Laws of Power & The Four Agreements
Episode correction Evolve pronounced Denna Hebert's last name incorrectly in the interview. Denna’s last name is pronounced He-Bert. *
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On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS, Evolve Benton hosted their first live virtual podcast with the University of California, Santa Cruz.
BOI Meets Career Panel is a panel of black LGBTQIA professionals who speak about strategies and tips to navigate your career as a queer professional. The panel features Zami Hyemingway, Maisha Davis, Sir Lex Kennedy and Dio Aldridge.
- Zami Hyemingway is a Social Worker and Wellness Entrepreneur
- Maisha Davis, MD is a Family Medicine Physician
- Sir Lex Kennedy is a Writer, Director and Producer
- Dio Aldridge is a Equity and Inclusion Professional and Real Estate Entrepreneur
Special thanks to our sponsors Mar Media, LLC & The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
- The African American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC)
- The Lionel CANTÚ Queer Center
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Navigating your career path a queer professional
- Strategies for show up as your authentic self
- Tips for entering medical school
- Tips for negotiating salary
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On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS, Evolve Benton interviews Real-Estate agent Deonna Autrey. Deonna is a Realtor based in Palm Springs, California. Deonna pursued Real Estate because she was inspired by her mother’s love for home ownership. Deonna is from South Los Angeles and thankful to share the wealth of information with the community she grew up in.
Not only does she have a passion for real estate and closing deals, she makes it a point to educate and teach as many people as she can in her free first time home buyer workshops. When Deonna is not closing real estate deals, you can find her gliding on some roller-skates.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How to Buy Your First Home
- Navigating Real-Estate during Covid-19
- How to Build Generational Wealth
- Deonna’s Favorite Book: Behold a Pale Horse
After our interview Deonna suffered a great loss and her apartment caught on fire. Fortunately, Deonna was not harmed however many of her personal belongings were lost. Deonna’s sister has set up a gofundme to support her with recovery. Please donate.
Learn more about Deonna’s first time home buyer workshops by following her on Instagram. Slide in her DM's and learn more about home ownership.
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On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS, Evolve Benton sits down with tax accountant Amber Wormsley of Impeccable Wealth and talks money, taxes, and tips for small businesses. Evolve shares their weekly wellness tip and how they are adjusting to being in shelter in place. Amber Wormsley is an investor, entrepreneur, and all-around financial connoisseur. Her work-related experience as a corporate accountant has allowed her to interact with other financial professionals such as CPAs, CFOs, auditors, board members, analysts, and other decision makers to enable her to share these financial strategies with everyday people.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Filling your taxes during the Covid-19 pandemics
- Recession Free Businesses
- Investing your money
- Navigating small business finances
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness , Evolve Benton sits down with Ciara Henry to discuss affordable fashion, having multiple streams of income and the power of building a legacy. Ciara Henry is the founder of GWQ fashion, a native from South Florida who obtained her Bachelor’s and Master's degree from The Florida A&M University. She started this GWQ Fashion to empower, enlighten and encourage minorities through positive images and thought-provoking commentary.
Ciara is also one out of five founders of Sigma Nu Beta, Inc., which is a fraternity for masculine women that educates and guide women through leadership, service, and unity. Evolve drops some news for Season 3 of BOI Meets Wellness and enlightens the audience with a wellness tip. We hope you enjoy this final episode of Season 2.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- GWQ Fashion
- Evolve’s Holiday Savings Tips Sheet
- The Power of Multiple Streams of Income
- Financing your business
- Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness Evolve sits down with J Mase to discuss the art of negotiation. J Mase is a Black/trans/queer poet & educator. He is founder of awQward, the first trans and queer people of color talent agency.
His work has been featured on MSNBC, Essence Live, Blavity, Everyday Feminism, Black Girl Dangerous, the New York Times, Buzzfeed, the Root, the Huffington Post, TEDx and more.
He is author of And Then I Got Fired: One Transqueer’s Reflections on Grief & Inappropriate Jokes About Death and co-editor of the forthcoming text, The Black Trans Prayer Book.
Evolve provides some tips on breaking generational curses and J Mase reads a few sections from his latest book. We hope you enjoy this episode. Please don’t forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcast.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Poet and author J Mase III
- How to negotiate as an artist
- How to get started as an entrepreneur
- Evolve’s favorite journal
- A reading from the book And Then I Got Fired: One Transqueer’s Reflections on Grief & Inappropriate Jokes About Death
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness Evolve sits down with Brooklyn Wright, investor and creator of BOI Society and Qreate Society. Boi Society is the largest and most diverse platform for the queer, androgynous and tomboy community. Brooklyn lives up to this intention by enforcing “We are not here to label. We honor and represent the entire queer community.“ Evolve and Brooklyn discuss the power of investing in community, how to build joy and freedom outside the corporate job industry, and the power of queer creators. Evolve drops some wellness tips about Sleeping Smarter and staying hydrated. We hope you enjoy this episode. Please don’t forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcast.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Founder Brooklyn Wright
- How to get started as an entrepreneur
- Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
- The Power of Investing in Community
- How to put joy first
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On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness Evolve Benton speaks with Dr. Van Bailey . Van is a student affairs educator, international speaker and diversity consultant. Evolve drops some gems for navigating stress and burn out at the workplace. Evolve also drops some tips on how to travel on a budget. Van is a thought provoking leader in higher education. With over thirteen years of experience in higher education and nonprofits, Van's speeches and workshops relate to LGBTQ+ student leadership, pedagogical practice, and intersectionality. He has been noted for his work in higher education by being listed in Business Equality Magazine’s 40 under 40 LGBTQ Leaders, Trans 100 and the National Black Justice Coalition’s 100 to Watch LBGTQ/SGL Emerging Leaders.
Van is also a new parent and shares his experience with parenthood. Van, along with the collective bklyn boihood, are Lambda Literary award finalist for Outside the XY: Queer Black and Brown Masculinities, and his published work has been featured on NPR, the Boston Globe, the Huffington Post, the Feminist Wire, and Buzzfeed. In his most recent experience, Van is the Assistant Dean and Director for Diversity and Inclusion at George Mason University.
In this episode you’ll discover
- The power of consulting
- Navigating Higher Education as a Masculine of Center person
- Fashion as a Wellness Practice
- Save money with Ebates
- Find affordable flights with Scotts Cheap Flights
- Navigating Parenthood as a Queer Parent
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On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS, Evolve sits down with creative producer and hustler Sir Lex Kennedy. Evolve shares a money mantra to shift you from thinking of lack to engaging abundance. Lex speaks about his journey of being homeless in LA to working as a creative producer in Hollywood. Evolve and Lex Kennedy are friends and business partners who created the amazing film, the BOI DOC. Learn more about the film here.
Sir Lex Kennedy is a vegan, queer transmedia content creator who loves karaoke, music, plants and the beach. Sir Lex studied Comparative Women's Studies and Film at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, before being forced to leave and finished his studies at the Los Angeles City College in their film program. As an artist and activist, Sir Lex strives to bring marginalized stories to the center of popular culture.
Hustle and Create Featuring Lex Kennedy Sir Lex has directed multiple short films, music videos and brand promos featured in film festivals like, Outfest, through their inaugural OutSet program and across the world, winning numerous awards. Sir Lex is currently working as Development Content Coordinator for ABC7/Disney in Los Angeles, CA.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- The courage of asking for help
- How to Hustle Your Way into Hollywood
- Getting your personal finances in order
- Money Mantras
- Diversifying your creativity
- LGBTQ Coloring Books
Find out more about Lex Kennedy and his work at https://www.instagram.com/iseeyousirlex/?hl=en
On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS, Evolve sits down with financial advisor Dominique Brown. Dominique Brown is the owner of the YFS Academy and YourFinancesSimplified and he helps individuals and small businesses overcome their financial roadblocks to financial freedom. Evolve shares their practice with setting targeted goals for their finances and an affirmation of the week. Dominique’s motto “Finances can be fun!” stands for his long-held conviction that becoming rich is a lifestyle choice that one has to learn to enjoy. Just like living with a healthier diet and exercise is difficult, but rewarding, improving your financial lifestyle can be just as fun in a productive and fulfilling way.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Talking to family about money
- Practicing Target Practice with your financial goals
- Financial advisement for college students
- How to retire early
- The joy of working for yourself
- Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith
- It's not all about money, Bob Proctor
Find out more about Dominique Brown
Instagram - YourFinancesSimplified
Facebook - YourFinancesSimpliified
Twitter - URFinanceSimple
Youtube - YourFinancesSimple
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On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS, Evolve Benton sits down with tax accountant Amber Wormsley. Evolve shares their weekly wellness tip and explores the power of living your life vision. Amber Wormsley is an investor, entrepreneur, and all-around financial connoisseur. Her work-related experience as a corporate accountant has allowed her to interact with other financial professionals such as CPAs, CFOs, auditors, board members, analysts, and other decision makers to enable her to share these financial strategies with everyday people.
Her skillset includes: tax strategy, cash flow management, financial strategies, and credit building. She holds a B.S in Accounting from Florida A&M University’s School of Business and Industry with a decade of combined formal and work-related experience.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Filling your Taxes as an entrepreneur
- Investing your refund check college student tip
- Investing your money
- Getting your personal finances
- Finding a tax planner
- Life Visioning with Michael Bernard Beckwith
- Diversifying your investment
Find out more about Amber Wormsley’s company Impeccable Wealth
On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness Evolve sits down and talk to K. Kenneth Davis aka the Trans Capitalist. K.Kenneth Davis aka "Mr. Davis" is a Proud Black Transgender Financial Literacy Advocate for primarily the Transgender & LGBQIA Communities. This weeks Evolve provides the audience with an abundance affirmation to build generational wealth.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Introduction to the Trans Capitalist
- LGBTQ finance disparities
- Money Management
- Reconnecting with your money goals
- Learn more about Magnifty Money
- The power of setting up automatic payments
- Affirmation of the Week
- Family abandonment and taking risk
- Evolve's Financial Advisor Dominique Brown
- The Trans Capitalist Youtube Videos
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On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS, Evolve Benton introduces Season II of BOI Meets Wellness. Evolve breaks down what inspired BOI Meets Wellness and discusses the writing process of their poetry collection SIR: poetry dedicated to boihood and black queer love. Evolve also takes some time to review the online course Podcast Paradise.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- What is Podcast Paradise?
- How to build capacity to grow your projects?
- The pro’s of mind mapping
The Proven Path From Blank Page to Published
SIR: poetry dedicated to boihood and black queer love
Find SIR on Amazon - Weekly wellness tip
- How to write your first book
- How to set boundaries and say “no”
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On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS Evolve sits down with B Kelley aka DJ BE Phenomenal. Bethany Kelley aka DJ BE Phenomenal is on a mission to help bring out the most PHENOMENAL aspects of people globally. As a motivational speaker and DJ, She always knew her purpose was to help people help themselves. Armed with a Masters in Social Work Administration from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Kentucky State University, she has committed her life to service. She continues to spread her message from the boardroom, to the prison yard, and any place else that her PHENOMENAL message is needed. Evolve and B Kelley discuss the power of setting boundaries with those you love, incorporating wellness into your life and how to build a solid relationship.
Learn more about B Kelley here
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On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS Evolve sits down with Bakari Jones. Bakari Jones is a consultant, speaker, web developer, and event producer based in Baltimore, Maryland. Bakari has a passion for working with those that have traditionally been marginalized including Black, women, and LGBTQ communities. In March 2018 she launched a new event series called for Black women who love Black women called Her Sweet Release . Fun fact: Evolve and Bakari share the same birthday, August 12th. Learn more about Bakari here http://www.bakarijones.com/ Catch up on the latest episodes of BOI MEETS WELLNESS https://anchor.fm/boi-meets-wellness Connect with Evolve Benton www.evolvebenton.com/
On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS Evolve sits down and connects with Miller. Miller (they/them), is a world traveler, social entrepreneur, and foodie who enjoys connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. They have held leadership and executive roles in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors, and is a passionate advocate for empowering others through leadership development. Currently, Miller supports brands and businesses with digital marketing and equity, inclusion, & diversity strategies. Miller is co-host of an amazing podcast called “Queer and Married” with their wife Rashida KhanBey Miller. Check out Queer and Married https://www.queerandmarried.com/ Learn more about BOI MEETS WELLNESS https://lesbionyx.com/boi-meets-wellness-podcast Learn more about Evolve Benton https://www.evolvebenton.com/
On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS Evolve sits down and talks to their wellness coach Zami Tinashe Hyemingway. Over the course of year working with Zami, Evolve shifted their wellness ritual, build extreme strength and found their path as a motivational speaker and wellness lover. Zami is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and received a certification in nutrtion from the Shaw Academy. He identifies as a Trans of Center healer and coach. Zami also has a Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University as well as a Masters in Arts and Social Transformation from Pacific School of Religion, allowing him to use a holistic framework based in mind, body and spiritual healing and wellness. He has experience working with People living with HIV/AIDS, Gender Dysphoria as well as Body Dysmorphia, and working with people with a history of disordered eating, as well as survivors of violence. Zami believes in using love as an ethic for liberation and uses his work as a trainer, life coach and spiritual leader, to help others learn to forgive and heal themselves, through physical and spiritual wellbeing, in hopes that people will practice more love and compassion for others, by practicing it on themselves. Learn more about Zami’s work at https://www.spirituswellness.org/
On this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS host Evolve Benton drops some tips on dealing with grief, embracing the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos ) and letting go of toxic relationships. Evolve invites Nick formally known as Pookz from Studology 101 to the show to talk about the history of Studology 101, the power manifestation and how to build a Youtube business with family. Studology 101 is a LGBTQ-inspired YouTube channel by Nick and DZ, a pair of friends that wanted showcase positive images for the younger LGBTQ generation. The duo prides themselves on giving advice to anyone in need – no matter their age or sexual orientation, which has garnered them quite a huge following on YouTube and various other video channels. In this episode you’ll discover: The power of manifestation Tips for taking your youtube channel to the next level How to let go of toxic relationships Nicks favorite pizza spot "Serious Pizza" http://seriouspizza.com/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review, subscribing and sharing the show. It will help us to keep delivering incredible information for you every month! Learn more about Evolve at https://www.evolvebenton.com/ and find the podcast exclusively on https://lesbionyx.com/ Join the movement and check out Studology 101 on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2MvxVZxQNDnowkkaoE4MQ
Evolve Benton celebrates their first episode of BOI MEETS WELLNESS and their love for LGBT history month. Evolve sits down with K. Martinez to discuss their journey as diversity and inclusion professional. K. Martinez was recently wrong termination as Mazzoni Center’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). K. Martinez drops some major gems about preparing yourself for diversity work, professional and lived experience advice for trans/gender non-conforming folks and opens up about their relationship to wellness.