The Other Side of 40 with April Noelle Grant

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Have you ever wanted to punch people in the throat? Of course, you have. So has our guest today. Jen Mann started blogging because she wanted to punch people in the throat but writing about was a better option. Tired of the perfect parenting blog depiction of parenting, Jen set out to tell her truth. When her blog about the Elf on the Shelf went viral in 2011, she found herself with new followers and a new focus. Jen reminds us to use our anger for good, how to not take yourself too seriously, and how showing up as your real self, is freeing. Listen in and laugh along with April and Jen as they discuss life, motherhood, and living in today’s world.

Highlights of today’s show:

· Think about what deserves your outrage.

· Use your anger for good.

· Find humor in things, even the hard things.

· Step back from fights when you’ve said what you have to say.

· Remember to laugh and drop the f-bomb when necessary!

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Join April as she chats with Celeste Herron, an brand strategist and CEO of Northern Crown Design & Digital, who started her company at 45. After experiencing some financial hardships and navigating a system that was not designed to meet her needs, Celeste knew she had to figure out a way to support herself, her children, and her employees. She reminds us that we can do hard things even if we’re uncomfortable. Listen in to take the steps between where you are and where you want to be.

Questions to ask yourself:

· What is your fixed truth?

· What is your skill set?

· What can you do to learn more?

· What is your vision?

· What are the limitations of your imagination?

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Life can be amazing. Even after a long-term relationship that doesn’t work. Even after a job that seems to be going nowhere. Even after 40. It requires something from you though: you need to stretch outside your comfort zone. Cheri Spigner joins April to discuss her journey of stretching outside of the familiar, comfortable, and consistent life she had been living. Tune in to hear how you can actively live your best life.

How to Stretch Outside Your Comfort Zone:

- Be inspired by what you do.

- Take time to yourself.

- Be willing to move if necessary.

- Take accountability.

- Establish your social circle.

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Thinking about monetizing your strengths? What could you do well if you put your mind to it? Could you start your own brand and be successful? Of course you can! Today, we’re joined by Tracy Lamourie, publicist extraordinaire. After years of activism and advocacy, Tracy realized she was really good at promotion, social media, and telling stories about people. At 41, she took the leap, pitched herself, and started her own company. These days, Tracy runs a media company where she is an accomplished publicist. If you’re on your way to building your brand or you are in the beginning stages, listen in as Tracy shares some of her advice and her own story to pitching herself.

Ready to Pitch Yourself?

· What are your strengths?

· What do you know about yourself?

· Where can you make the most change?

· Are you willing to build your brand?

· What do you need to take the leap?

Make sure to listen in!

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Have you lost your identity in your job? In your marriage? It’s not fair to call it a midlife crisis because it’s not quite that. It’s a realization that you aren’t happy, being, or doing what you want. What do you do when this happens? Today Dr. Kay and April discuss a path forward when you have that moment. Sometimes, you need to figure out if you really need to compromise or if you’re just incompatible with your job, partner, or life choices. Listen in and get ready to get back out there and be your full self. It’s time to start living again!

Take Aways:

· Realize things happen in different stages.

· Set a routine.

· Acknowledge the feelings.

· Pivot to happiness.

· Experience what life has to offer after 40.

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Have you found yourself in a role you did not want to be in? You’re working harder, putting more time in at the office, running yourself ragged for some external validation that may not come. Terry B. McDougall has some advice for you: Stop. Step back. Be unapologetic about your worth and your work. Don’t sacrifice your values for a career. You read that right. You may have not considered career coaching, but after listening to Terry, you just might. Listen in and see how you can be happy and successful on your own terms.

How to Land the Job You Want:

· Look at the bigger picture.

· Learn to delegate.

· Recognize your own power.

· Never apologize for your value.

· Invest your time to get the maximum impact.

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Life hacks? See a friend who needs some rest? Reach out. Networking is important to sustain your relationships and your self-care. Sisterhood extends beyond blood. Another life hack? Reclaim your time and cut out the things that no longer serve you. This includes social media, people, and organizations. Serve yourself and grow yourself. You’ll be better able to serve others. Today April is joined by Rhumel Anderson & Twanda Baker, hosts of Girrrl Can I Ask You Something? Podcast. Girrrl…listen in as April, Rhumel, and Twanda discuss what it means to be, what it means to grow into your full self, what it means to be reclaim your time, and what it means to find your passion again. This is a 2-part episode so make sure to catch both! (Part 2 of 2)

Self-Reflection Questions:

· Who is in your support network?

· Can you lend a hand?

· Have you cut out the things that no longer serve you?

· How are you growing yourself?

· If you’re serving others, have you served yourself first?

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What is friendship? What did you sign up for when you chose your life? How do you make space for yourself? What do you like to do? Who are you? How do you carve a life out for yourself and time for yourself? Today April is joined by Rhumel Anderson & Twanda Baker, hosts of Girrrl Can I Ask You Something? Podcast. Girrrl…listen in as April, Rhumel, and Twanda discuss what it means to be, what it means to live as your full self, what it means to be a friend, and what it means to find your passion again. This is a 2-part episode so make sure to catch both! (Part 1 of 2)

Self-Reflection Questions:

· Who are you outside of mom?

· Who are you outside of wife/partner?

· Who is YOUR friend?

· What do you like to do?

· What is your passion?

· What makes you happy?

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Buy that one-way ticket. Go that concert. Study what you want. Get that degree. You’ll be amazed what you can do when you take control of your life. After an experience that shook Rachel Decoste to the core, she asked herself the question “what do I want to do?” It was then that she realized she had not been orchestrating her own life; she had merely been playing the instrument she was given. Does this sound familiar? Don’t know where to start so you can start living your own dreams? Listen in to learn how you too can conduct your life after 40!

Conduct your life:

Figure out what you want.
Figure out what you don’t want.
Lay out your goals.
Live your dreams.

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Here’s your sign: It’s your season right now. Make yourself a priority. Do you need to move? Do it. Do you need to slow down? Schedule time with yourself. Want to transform yourself? Learn. Experience. Apply. Develop. Join us as Dr. Deena helps us through this season of change with practical tips and advice to help you live your best life on the other side of 40.

Elevate the way you lead
Respect yourself
Identify the roles you play
Remember who you are
Give your testimony to help others

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Some people dive into holistic healing because it’s the latest trend. But for Keisha Christian, owner of Dropping Gemz LLC, Certified Herbalist, and award-winning author, holistic healing was the path back to herself. Keisha found herself under so much pressure that in her classroom in 2012, she had a nervous breakdown. Keisha emerged from this experience with a new outlook on life. Keisha was determined to reflect, to find peace, and to learn who she really was and just by chance she was referred to a herbalist which started her on her journey to heal.

Today’s conversation reminds us that we:

Need to heal
Need to be still
Need to drink more water
Need to meditate, even if it’s unconventional

Listen in as Keisha drops some gemz!

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Join April and Tasha while they talk about real health issues that affect Black women. From eating disorders, to hair, to how Black women have been left out of serious discussions regarding eating disorders, this episode talks about how generational practices affect diet, weight loss, and working out. Tasha uses her personal experience and provides opportunities for listeners to self-reflect. Listen along as you continue (or begin) your journey to being the healthiest version of yourself.

Today’s topics:

Disordered eating is a systemic issue
Diet is affected by the availability of food.
You can work out and not sweat your hair out.
Food options help your kids become versatile eaters.

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Want to be successful? Ditch the to do list. Focus on your mindset. Redefine what it means to sell. Teach yourself that sales is not a dirty word and you need to learn it to grow your business. Understand systems and processes. Get the results you want. And even if you don’t get the results you want, learn to fail. Join in and listen as Jaunai gives practical advice on how to develop your personal and professional leadership skills.

This talk will help you:

Walk in your gift or people will walk on you.
Feel satisfied with completing 3-5 things a day.
Reward yourself
Get people to buy into your system.
Overcome your fear and grow from your mistakes.

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Dandelions are such important flowers. You read that right. They heal and will return even after being destroyed. Your energy can return after being destroyed, too. Alicia Bozza, President of Clearing for Life and a partner of SRT Global, talks about why energy clearings are important and necessary for you to live your life abundantly. Guided by God and angels, Alicia uses connection and the power of prayer to help guide you to get your conscious mind back in the driver’s seat. Listen along to learn just how you can be happy, thankful, and grateful and allow angels into your midst.

In this episode, tune in to hear more about:

SRT clearing- What it is and how it works.
Ancestral clearings- Sometimes that trauma isn’t yours alone; go back to the source.
Ruling Angels- You not only have a guardian angel, you have a ruling angel.
Listening to the voice inside you- It can lead you where you’re really trying to go.
Focus on your conscious mind- Give it the keys and trust.

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In this short(er) and sweet episode, April Noelle Grant gives three tips for when opportunity and preparation meet.

How to Find Your Target Audience
How to Find Strategic Partners
How to Find Money for Your Business

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After months of being home with COVID restrictions, we are forced to reckon with the way that we are feeling after such a striking change in our daily lives. Many of us are functioning in a state that our bodies are not equipped to manage – at least not long-term. We have become tolerant of a survivor’s way of thinking which hinders our ability to plan and progress. We are maintaining life in “Survival Mode”, which is supposed to be a short-term adaptive response of the human body to help us survive danger and stress.

So how do we shift from Survival Mode to a more productive way of existing?

Join us as we chat with Leadership Strategist and CEO of The Leadership Haven Resource Center, LLC, Tessie Watts, M.SC., as we walk through how to determine if we are in survival mode and figure out how to get into strategic mode for the next year.

In this episode:

You’ll be able to recognize whether you are operating in survival mode
Assess what’s going on around you and with you
Take steps to be more productive
Create a strategy to move forward

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“I can change. They can change. Or things can stay the same.” Come on, now! Join us today as Deborah McKenzie, a certified career and academic coach, talks to us about changing careers to become fulfilled and to live your best life. Yes, you. Even if you’re on the other side of 40. Even in the middle of a pandemic! You can change careers and find the right one without going on 36 interviews. Deborah reminds us that it’s not what you know, it’s how you market what you know. Deborah invites you to trust yourself, know where you want to go, and decide what kind of moves you need to make in order to get the career you’ve always dreamed of.

In this episode, listen in to learn more about:

Finding the best resume for you!
Marketing your soft skills!
Knowing your value point!
Making yourself hire-able!
Understanding that your degree alone is not enough!
Doing the work you need to do to get the career you want!

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Living Life on the Other Side of 40 with Veronica Arreola

Going to Space Camp at 40? Rock climbing? Becoming a member of the board of directors? Changing careers? Directing a LatinX in Science program in a new space? Sometimes we put off doing things in our life waiting for the right time. Our guest today is Veronica Arreola, Professional Feminist, soccer mom, author, Member of Board of Directors at B*tch Media, and community organizer. Listen in as Veronica talks about making moves and not waiting any longer. Veronica shows us how to strike in this moment and reminds us that there is no time like the present: your 40s are the best yet to come.

Listen in to hear about:

Authenticity- Being your full self is a good thing
Intergenerational Friendships- Why it’s important that sisterhood spans age
Feminism- Why it’s good for all of us
COVID- How it’s highlighted some of the inequity women and WOC experience
Women Leading- Women should be on more governing boards—it’s good for everyone
Keeping things in Perspective- Learn when to celebrate, relax, and critique

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Awakening, Veganism & Healing: A Conversation with Nzingah Oniwosan

Today we are joined by Nzingah Oniwosan, founder of Sankofa’s Child is a Haitian American inspirational speaker and a holistic health consultant. An award winning visual artist merges her art with inspiration to teach people how to heal holistically.

*Content warning: Discussion of sexual assault***

Nzingah Oniwosan has made the most of her awakenings. Each time, she has become clearer as to who she is. She renamed herself, shifted religions, and birthed herself again. Nzingah breaks veganism down in a way that makes us realize we can all eat a little healthier than we do. Listen in as Nzingah takes us on her journey to health and wellness and pick up some tips along the way.

Today’s show will cover:

Veganism- It’s as easy as changing just one meal!
Therapy- It’s a must!
Reduce Stress-It’s non-negotiable!
Healing--It’s a journey!
Forgiveness-It’s necessary for you to forgive your younger self!
Aligning your mind, body, and spirit- It’s the answer!

* Clarification: Please consult with your health care practitioner/doctor before changing your medication habits. Eating more vegetables and less meat may be a healthier option, but do not stop taking any prescribed medication and do not adopt any drastic dietary changes without the express consent of your medical/wellness team.

Where to find Nzingah? Website | Facebook | Instagram

Keep an eye out for 365zing, a wellness app for BIPOC women, which launches on November 28, 2020

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The Power of the Pause with Lolita Walker

Today we are joined by Lolita Walker, a graduate of The Morgan State University and Simmons College, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a small business owner, and the founder of Walker and Walker Enterprises. Ms. Walker helps her clients refocus, restore, and reweave their focus to bring structure and clarity to their work.

What happens when you’re unhappy at work and on cruise control at work? Do you stay and keep on moving along? What happens when you’re at the top of your career, excelling, and suffering from Imposter Syndrome? Lolita Walker can relate and has tips for you to recognize your passion, reignite your creativity, and for you to sit in the power of your pause. As a coach for women and teams, she knows how to help you journey through self-discovery to get to your passion and the version of yourself that you want to be. Join in to hear how you can thrive.

Listen in and learn why you should:

· Pause and sit

· Be honest to yourself

· Create an I Am Wonderful Folder

· Recognize your talent

· Know your worth

· Have an accountability partner

· Increase confidence, clarity, and commitment

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Today we are joined by Robin Legat who helps women over 40 gain confidence and overcome life’s obstacles by embracing their confidence. A former roller derby skater and fitness coach, Robin uses her love of athletics to help women move from feeling old to living bold.

Robin Legat had her awakening at 23 when she realized that she wanted to be a part of a community. Little did she know that this search would lead her to find her passion: becoming an athlete. Robin joined roller derby to find community and she found something else instead. Join us today as we hear Robin’s story and how we, too, can embrace the inner athlete that lives inside us all.

Today’s topics include:

Roller Derby
Spartan Races
Aging athletically
Becoming confident
Finding an athletic style that works for you
Recognizing yourself as the athlete you are

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Leadership is not a Certificate, It’s a Mentality with Janice Sutherland

Today we are joined by Janice Sutherland, CEO of the award-winning leadership and personal development consultancy Sutherland Coaching and Consulting and author of This Woman Can: The No Bullshit Guide to Women who Lead. With over 25 years of experience in leadership and developing future women leaders, join us as we learn from the first Woman CEO in Antigua and Barbuda’s history as she helps us recognize the leadership qualities that reside in each of us.

Here’s a secret about leadership: leadership can’t be learned in a book or a degree program. It is something that can be developed though. Janice Sutherlands lays the truth on the table and helps us learn how to cultivate our skills, how to advocate for ourselves, and how to know your worth. She also reminds us to ask for feedback to grow. Asking for guidance is not a weakness; it helps you get better. Janice’s story of leaving the corporate work world led her on a year sabbatical where she discovered that she knew her calling all along: she could coach women on how to seek leadership positions and how to be successful at doing so. Janice shares her wisdom with us and gives us the chips to bet on ourselves.

Today’s show will cover:

· How to be your authentic self

· How to step into leadership roles

· How to check your negative self-talk

· How to be confident in your skillset

· How to tap into your network

· How to ask for what you want

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Slow Travel and Being a Digital Nomad with Jackie O

Today we are joined by Jackie O, former attorney turned technology executive, and expat extraordinaire who has been crisscrossing the globe for years. She empowers Black women to leave meaningful lives abroad.

Show Notes:

Jackie O, much like the former First Lady, is a trendsetter in her own way. At the age of 16, she applied to a study abroad program and has been hooked ever since. Jackie isn’t so much of an expat as a global citizen. Listen along to the podcast as she shares what living life abroad with a two year old is like. Hint: It is an amazing experience and will have you waiting impatiently for the world to open back up.

Today’s show will cover:

· Growing up as dual citizen

· Travel lust

· Trusting that you will be okay traveling solo

· Traveling the world with a toddler in tow

· Slow travel

· Making money abroad

· Finding nannies and childcare abroad

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Knock Down the Ceiling You Created with Bree Johnson

Today we are joined by Bree Johnson, big sister, digital marketing strategist, web-designer, owner of TBJ Digital Consulting & Brands and a serial connector of women. She exists to motivate women to improve mindset, money and mental health in order to master one’s life.

Have you ever felt that the trappings of the life you thought you wanted were leaving you filled with unhappiness? Our guest knows exactly how you feel. Bree moved to Atlanta to help with the Abrams campaign. What a great opportunity and steppingstone to her corporate dreams of becoming the Chief Marketing Officer for a national corporation. She was grateful and was very unhappy at the same time. Bree decided it was time to make some changes. She threw away her corporate dreams and picked up the baton to entrepreneurship. She leaned into her own confidence, and she found a happiness that came from putting her mind to being exceptional in her field.

Listen to this episode to:

Leave fear behind
Gain strength through transition
Lean on your support system
Pursue your dreams
Stop living in the confines of other’s expectations
Learn 3 Digital Marketing Tips to make your company stand out!

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I am so excited! This is the 2nd book that my work has been published in. WOO HOO! It's all about raising teens: the laughs, hopes, wishes, highs, and not-so-high moments. I loved that I could memorialize this special story with my son in a book!

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The Other Side of 40 is a dedicated space to women who have made positive changes in their lives after the age of 40. Join host, April Grant, as she highlights women to help you find inspiration as you start the next chapter of your life.

Today we are joined by Nanea Hoffman, owner and founder of Sweatpants and Coffee. Listen in and find out how to follow your happiness to craft your success. If you lean into your weird, you’ll find happiness.

What makes you happy? Maybe you think you need to go on a quest and reflect on a time long ago to find it. It’s actually much simpler than that. Take a shower and off the top of your head say what makes you happy. That is how our guest, Nanea Hoffman, did it. Sweatpants and Coffee was born out of a desire to just be happy. Nanea leaned in and decided to share her happiness with the world. Did Nanea have an idea how to build a website when she started? No, but she did know that you learn by doing. Nanea set out to learn because she knew that she needed to share her experience. She knew she wasn’t the only one feeling this way and she had to connect with others who felt like she did.

Nanea reminds us of the importance of finding community. Your community can be in person or online. How do you find your community? Two things: It needs to be a place where you belong and it needs to be a place where you don’t have to audition to be a part. You don’t have to go on a mission to find out what makes you smile; you only have to be willing to be yourself completely. Be weird. Be you. Be happy.

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Today we are joined by Crystal Holloway, owner of Lyfe Crystalized and host of the Life Aligned Podcast. She teaches people how to create the lives they want by clearing energetic blocks. She is a Reiki-certified practitioner and a Tarot coach who specializes in helping you find your perfect balance of emotional, mental, and spiritual health.

Imagine being purposeful about your self-care. You take the time to do what sustains you: meditate, self-care, prayer. Then life falls into place. Everything you have envisioned for your life has manifested. You have the dream job, the dream home, and the dream life. And then the self-care routines you used to rely on to sustain you, begin to fall away. You’ve got everything you ever wanted and so the meditations stop. The self-care stops. The peace you used to have is nowhere to be found.

This happened to our guest, Crystal. And after walking into a tea shop on vacation, she found her path back to restoring her emotional, physical, and emotional peace. She bought herself Tarot cards, learned about crystals and their healing powers, and became a Reiki certified practitioner. She knows just how important it is for all of us to be at peace, so she uses her training to help other people realign their energy life. This podcast is for you if you’ve found yourself off of your peaceful path and need to restore your sense of calm. Crystal gives some insightful gems to learn how Tarot readings, crystals, and Reiki will help you move to a serene and harmonized future.

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Today we are joined by Adalia Aborisade, an international educator, travel coach, and personal finance counselor. She works to empower women of color by demystifying travel, finance, and everything in between.

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Going natural is more than getting chemicals out of your hair. It is about ridding your body, your space, and your surroundings of toxins. When you experience an awakening, it’s time for a shift. From getting a divorce to packing up and moving to Honduras with her 15-year old daughter, Adalia takes us on her journey of getting to a healthier space in all aspects of her life.

Adalia shares her experiences with living in Honduras, Kuwait, China, Mexico, and her plans to visit the Republic of Georgia. In addition to living abroad and traveling, there are many ways to travel and if you’re considering the ex-pat life, maybe it’s time to get your passport, laptop, and visa. Do you know about short term visas? Ready to retire: consider a retirement visa. Did you know about spousal visas? If you’re interested in living and working worldwide, then this episode is for you.

Clarification about Postal Service in Honduras: While Honduras has a decentralized postal service, packages and letters can be sent and received at designated locations.

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Today we are joined by Susan Goudy, an empowerment advisor and public speaker who is also certified in neuro-physical reprogramming and Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique. She is also a social worker and author of two books: The Journey from Fear to Love is Shorter than You Think and 10 Ways to Eliminate drama from your life: Easy Ways to be More Productive and Successful in Your Work and in Your Life**.

Trigger Warning**

Sexual Assault- This episode discusses sexual assault of a child and recurring trauma associated with this harrowing act.

Episode Notes

Continuing with the theme of reprogramming and healing yourself, Susan gives us the specifics on B.E.S.T. (Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique). It is a technique that is non-invasive and is designed to get to the core of what is weighing you down. B.E.S.T is a way to empower you as you clear out the negative energy that is causing you stress and pain. Now a successful practitioner of the method, she shares her journey from trauma to healing and credits this technique, created by Dr. Morter, to her success.

Susan also gives us three short steps to move from fear to love: become aware, take the steps to solve the problems, and learn to make yourself a priority. Taking care of yourself first allows you to be present in your everyday life without feeling resentment or residual anger. Listen in to learn about self-healing, self-love, and self-care so that you can live your best life.

Where to Find Susan Goudy?

https://susangoudy.com/
Facebook: Author Susan Goudy
IG: SusanGoudyPower
Twitter: @SusanGoudy1

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Today we are joined by Dr. Jameson Mercier, licensed clinical social worker, who specializes in relationship therapy. He is here to share his perspective, not on the gossipy side of the Jada and Will saga, but rather on the dynamic between married couples.

Episode Notes

Marriage is normally a private thing, but a couple as famous as Jada and Will are going through the ups and downs of their marriage in a very public way. Dr. Mercier helps to walk us through the dynamics of long-term relationships. When couples are together for a long time, people grow, and sometimes this means needs, wants, and desires change. What happens when that changes? What do you do? Do you seek comfort outside? Do you avoid the pitfalls?

Dr. Mercier talks to us about the Relationship System—the dynamics of a relationship. There are multiple systems that function during a relationship and when one aspect shifts, the dynamics of all the systems can be thrown out of alignment. Take a deep breath. Dr. Mercier gives you permission to not avoid the pitfalls of relationship to have a best friend other than your partner, and to make mistakes in your relationship in order to keep the relationship real and true. Listen in to hear some sound analysis and get tips on how to operate and adjust to keep your relationship systems in sound operation.

Tune in to hear Dr. Mercier and April have a real heart to heart about the journey of marriage.

Podcast

Relationship Renegade with Dr. Jameson Mercier, LCSW (iTunes/Google Podcasts)

IG: @Dr.JamesonMercier

http://mercierwellness.com/

Resources

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

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Today we are joined by E. Leese Maingot, host of Shall We Proceed Podcast. A librarian by trade, she loves reading and has created a judgment free zone for people to be open, to be honest, and to share their thoughts and opinions.

Episode Notes

E. Leese Maingot’s awakening happened after the passing of her mom. She had a life reset. Until this time, she was coasting through life. She knew how to take care of others but wasn’t taking care of herself. She decided at this time, she started to live her life through the prayers her mother had prayed for that. Part of that includes talking and created a safe space for people to unpack the issues that they tried to skirt around.

E. Leese Maingot loves to have meaningful conversations. She believes in reframing the conversation. It is not as simple as having a conversation about going to church or not eating meat; what is the real issue that you want to dive into. She is not a therapist and will let you know, but as a safe ear, she wants to get to the root of the issue. If you are carrying around stories that aren’t yours, you are creating plotlines that aren’t yours to resolve. E. Leese wants us to heal ourselves so that we can have the meaningful conversations with each other that we need to have. Join us as we have a meaningful conversation about reframing our goals, lives, and stories.

Where can you find E. Leese Maingot
Shall We Procced Podcast: https://shallweproceedpod.com/ Facebook: Shall We Proceed? Podcast w/ E. Leese
IG: @ shall_we_proceed_podcast
Youtube: Shall We Proceed Podcast with E. Leese Main

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Episode 12: Hint: Fostering Your Children’s Creativity Empowers You, Too

Today we are joined by Tracy Wilson, host of the podcast Melanated Moms. Tracy encourages moms to raise creative, innovative, and independent children. She helps mothers to not only raise thriving children, but to make sure that moms do not lose sight of who they are in the process.

Episode notes

What do you do after you have had your awakening? What do you do when trying to parent and work toward your own goals? What can you do to teach your kids about striving for their own dreams? What can your kids teach you about striving for your dreams?

In this episode, Tracy shares some great anecdotes about striving for what you want in life after 40. She shares how to strike when life throws a curve (ball). Listen in as Tracy gives some great advice on creating an environment to allow your kids to flourish and be their own people. Not only can raising children to be independently creative be great for them, but it can be a bonus for parents. She reminds us that children, who are naturally creative, can teach adults a few things about pursuing dreams and persevering if things don’t go as planned.

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Today we are joined by Cachet Prescott, mindset coach and creator/host of the podcast All Things Unlearned, uses her teaching and social background to help people unlearn in order for personal transformation. She helps people grow from where they are to where they want to be by helping people align their thoughts to habits, words, and actions, to help people get to where they want to be.

Episode Notes:

We come to the table with a set of knowledge. We know what we know and live by it. Life does not always abide by our knowledge base. What happens when something offends that knowledge? What happens when the things you know do not help you move forward?

Cachet Prescott shares her story and how she helps people unlearn. Unlearning is the process of changing what you do not want. Sometimes the things you have learned are faulty or outdated. Unlearning allows you to move forward to get the things you want. In this episode join, Cachet helps us unlearn comparison, unlearn imposter syndrome, and unlearn the reliance on external validation. Cachet will help you shift your mindset to UNLEARN what’s holding you back so that you can LEARN new habits to get things done.

Where to Find Cachet Prescott:Cachet Prescott Podcast: All Things Unlearned

Resources

The Bait of Satan, John Bevere
Gretchen Rubin
Strengths finder assessment

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The Other Side of 40 is a dedicated space to women who have made positive changes in their lives after the age of 40. Join host April Grant, as she highlights women to help you find inspiration and support as you start the next chapter of your life.

Today we are joined by Suzette Vearnon, a life coach, relationship solutionist, and creator of Music Math Approach to Relating. She coaches women who have lost themselves in relationships and has created a program that allows you to own your power.

Episode Notes

What do you do when you realize that the things that may have served you at one point in your life, no longer work? What do you do if this awakening happens every 5 years? Is there a way to get the life you want, the job you want, and even the relationship you want?

Suzette provides instruction on what really matters in relationships. You need to learn who you are. You need to learn about your significant other. You need to be coachable. Relationships work when you know yourself and when you understand that your “blind” spots could ruin your ability to have a great relationship. Marriage is not something you should try on. You should also avoid getting married in the romance phase of your relationship. Suzette’s methods of incorporating her Music Math Approach to Relating will make it so that when you have your awakening, the changes you make will positively impact you, your choices, and your relationships.

Want to check out one of the books mentioned in the Podcast? Visit our Amazon Link

Where to find Suzette?www.suzettesolutions.com Facebook: Your Coach Suzette
Instagram: @YourCoachSuzette
Podcast: Enough Factor Podcast

Books to link from Amazon

Love is a Choice by Robert Hemfelt
Act Like a Lady, Think Like A Man, Steve Harvey
The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman

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In this episode, we speak with Shawna Gann. She is a management consultant in the DC Metro area. Though originally from Anchorage, Alaska, she has lived and worked all around the world, primarily teaching elementary school. In recent years she shifted gears to focus on organizational development and other workplace matters. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Business Psychology with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion specifically for those perceived as racially ambiguous. This pursuit also inspired the creation of her weekly podcast, Our True Colors.

In this fun episode, we talked about how we both of us are racially ambiguous and are judged based on where we are and things surrounding #BlackLivesMatter.

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Topics include: changing careers, travel, military, moving as a military family, getting a degree after 40, continuing education after 40, going back to work, colorism, black versus white, black and white, white presenting, mixed

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In this week's episode, we talk to Danielle Campbell, Director of Outreach and Community Development for Black Arms Gun Club, the South Florida chapter of the National African-American Gun Association. In light of recent events, with members of the NRA wearing their guns during protests for having their rights violated without incident and, in contrast, unarmed supporters of the #BlackLivesMatter movement being tear gassed and shot with rubber bullets, I felt it important to address 2nd Amendment rights and what gun ownership actually means.

I hope you enjoy! Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on your favorite player if you do!

Now Reading: OMG WTF does the Constitution Actually Say? #affiliate

Topics include: Second Amendment rights, the Constitution, Child Safety, Gun Ownership, Blacks and Guns, Gun Safety, Violation of Civil Rights, NAAGA

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Dreaming of a Better Future

Today's guest, Darnita Young, helps women visualize and effectuate a better future through vision boarding and goal setting. As she works with women, she not only helps them realize their dreams, but holds them accountable to continue down their desired path. Listen in and find out more!

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Do you know what Hygge is? I didn't until this episode with author Tove Maren Stakkegard. As a Danish-American, she uses her heritage to teach us and her family about hygge. Learn more on today's episode.

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Topics include: happiness, how to obtain happiness, how to achieve a work-life balance, System for living or life systems, Happiness and positive living, The science of happiness, Positive thinking, The science of bliss or blisscipline, How to be extraordinary, How to be happy, The theory of awesomeness, Positive words, Loving kindness, Love or above, Life hacks, Mindset, Alternative healing, Energizing meditations, Manifesting skills, Spiritual growth, Lifestyle, Wealth and abundance, Life skills, Kindness and compassion, The power of gratitude, Positive psychology, The art of well-being, Daily meditation, Transformational life coach, Transformational education, Mindfulness, Reinventing work, Happiness and productivity

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In this week's episode, we talk about mental health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Rhodena Mesadieu works with women and girls who've had trauma, sexual trauma, relationship trauma and family dysfunction. We cover how to find a good therapist, whether your therapist is effective and what it means to be in therapy.

Follow Rhodena at: instagram.com/restorewellnesscounseling

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Topics include: childhood trauma, family issues, therappy, black women and mental health, marriage counseling, counseling, sexual abuse, healing

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Do you have a hobby that you want to turn into a successful business? Or do you have a business that doesn't seem to scale?

Our guest is Cindy Constable.Cindy is in the business of helping leaders break the mold. She is the co-founder of Results Global Impact Consulting Agency, a boutique consulting firm, founded in 2011, designed to help leaders create a highly engaged customer base by utilizing the right types of digital marketing and strategies to fully engage the marketplace.

Learn what's necessary to make sure your business can weather tumultuous times and thrive instead of survive.

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Follow Cindy online: Facebook: HERE and her website: www.cindyrkelley.com

Follow The Other Side of 40 online: Website | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Topics include: starting a business, learning from scratch, changing careers, going out on your own, work after 40, entrepreneurship after corporate, starting your own business after working in the corporate world, how to make a business successful, how to grow your business

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In this week's episode, I discuss how to find your passion when you don't what it is. Being a mother, and a stay-at-home mother at that, my life was consumed by kids and family. When someone asked me to just "follow my passion", honestly, I couldn't begin to tell you WHAT it was, much less follow it. If you're in similar shoes, check out this episode to figure out how to find your passion to follow it.

I hope you enjoy! Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on your favorite player if you do!

Follow The Other Side of 40: Website | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | PodcastFollow April Noelle Grant: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | InstagramTopics include: finding your passion, finding your passion after 40, learning how to find your passion, understanding yourself, life after kids, life after kids don't need you, changing careers after 40, changing careers, leaving your job, leaving your position

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In this episode, I introduce our newest contributor, Kimberly Dixon. After a brief conversation about an energy clearing that I had with Alicia Helps. I shared that she was able to reframe what I said and make it resonate with me. Kim had her own experience.

I hope that this episode makes you think of what you brought into your adult relationships and how to look at them differently.

Please find Kim at The High Rises of Wisdom on Facebook, the Bits and Pieces Podcast, and she welcomes you on her personal Facebook page. Find her podcast on Podbean!

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We'd love to have you join us on Facebook, Instagram and our website, The Other Side of 40!

Topics covered: energy clearing, manifestation, spousal expectations, marriage, marital expectations, how childhood effects marriage, childhood trauma, parental relationships, divorce

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Introduction to the Other Side of 40 podcast. We are here to support women over 40 making major positive changes in their life after the age of 40.

I hope you enjoy! Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on your favorite player if you do!

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otherside40, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otherside40, our website: http://www.theothersideof40.com or our dedicated Facebook group.

We will talk about aging gracefully, success after 40, Gen X trials and tribulations, transitioning teens, empty nesters, taking your life back, getting into shape after 40, changing careers, getting divorced after 40, finding love after 40, open relationships, open marriages, polyamory, working out after 40, learning new things after 40, learning new things after 40, getting your life back after kids, being the forgotten one, how to form a habit, how to mend relationships, how to have great sex after 40, skincare routines, how to get motivated

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