Pause Reset Brunch: Recent Episodes
Natalie Francis-Clarke
The brunch was created with the goal to emphasize the importance of creating a balance in the lives of women. Through her own experiences, she realized that mentors, advocates, strong support systems and self-confidence are key components in one’s development. She is passionate about helping others develop their potential, especially women. The current goal is to make Pause Reset Brunch a global movement one city at a time. The brunch has a panel format where panelists share how they have overcome obstacles, self-care practices and so much more. Natalie will always remind herself and other women that it is okay to NOT be able to do it all AND not feel guilty!
What does it take to become a confident, influential leader while staying true to yourself?
On this episode of Pause Reset Unplugged, Natalie Francis-Clarke welcomes Christina Ashley, Founder of Mastering Etiquette for Leadership Success (ME), for a meaningful conversation about confidence, executive presence, etiquette, self-care, and leadership.
Christina shares how she empowers students and professionals to develop the skills needed to excel in both professional and social environments while maintaining authenticity and purpose.
Tune in to learn:
✔️ How to cultivate executive presence
✔️ Why confidence is a skill that can be developed
✔️ The importance of social intelligence
✔️ Practical leadership insights
✔️ Ways to create balance through self-care
If you're looking to grow personally and professionally, this episode is for you.
Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who could benefit from this conversation.
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You’re disciplined. You’re focused. You show up.
So why does it still feel like you could be doing more?
In this solo episode of Pause Reset Unplugged, Natalie Francis-Clarke speaks to those who don’t struggle with comparison—but instead with being their own biggest critic.
This episode explores:
✨ The weight of self-imposed pressure
✨ Why pausing is a necessity—not a luxury
✨ How to balance discipline with grace
✨ A guided brain dump exercise to reset your mind
If you hold yourself to a high standard and rarely slow down… this conversation is for you.
🎧 Tune in. Reset. Give yourself grace.
What if you didn’t have to choose between being yourself and being successful?
In this episode of Pause Reset Unplugged, Natalie Francis-Clarke sits down with Stacia DeBerry Jackson—marketing and communications leader, storyteller, and Chief Marketing Officer at Alexander Youth Network.
With over 20 years of experience across healthcare, education, and nonprofit spaces—including brands like Atrium Health and Discovery Place—Stacia has built a career helping organizations show up with clarity, authenticity, and impact.
But beyond the titles, she’s a wife, a mom, a first-generation college graduate, and the founder of DeBerrytree Marketing & Communications—where she helps nonprofits find their voice and use it.
In this conversation, we talk about:
✨ What it really means to show up as yourself in leadership
✨ The power of storytelling in connecting people to purpose
✨ Navigating identity, confidence, and career growth
✨ Self-care and giving yourself grace while carrying so much
✨ Redefining success in different seasons of life
If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink to succeed—this episode is your reminder that you don’t.
🎧 Press play and join the conversation.
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Self-doubt isn’t your identity — it’s a story you can rewrite.
In this empowering episode of Pause Reset Unplugged, Natalie Francis-Clarke interviews Confidence & Mindset Mentor Yaya Reed about overcoming imposter syndrome, rebuilding confidence after unemployment, and stepping into bold, unapologetic self-worth.
From burnout to breakthrough, Yaya shares the mindset shift that changed her life — and how women can stop shrinking, stop apologizing, and start owning their power.
If you’re ready to:
✔ Build unshakeable confidence
✔ Overcome fear and self-doubt
✔ Navigate a career pivot
✔ Live boldly without regrets
This conversation is for you.
In this episode of Pause Reset Unplugged, we sit down with Sheila Williams — mother first, transformational coach, corporate strategist, and author of Unbreakably Black, Unapologetically Woman: Strategies to Survive 2025 and Beyond. #PauseResetUnplugged #UnbreakableWoman #DreamToExecutor #WomenInLeadership #SelfCareInAction #PurposeDriven #BlackWomenLead
Pause Reset Unplugged welcomes Allison Burkett, Founder and President of the Karen Dale Foundation. 🎙️
In this episode, Allison shares the inspiring work of the foundation, its impact on communities, and the leadership style that drives her mission forward.
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Pause Reset Unplugged welcomes the owner of Prosperity Kitchen to share how she combines cooking, etiquette, and community building while navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and self-care.
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We’re halfway through 2025 and Pause Reset Brunch is just getting started! In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of our annual brunch themed “Looking Towards the Future,” our first-ever (slightly stormy) group hike, yoga mornings, “Tea on Ice,” and powerful podcast moments with women like Chef Maria Kemp, Jasmine Hinds, and the founder of Honey Let’s Go.
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On this episode of Pause Reset Unplugged, Jaz Hines of The Inspower Agency shares how she helps leaders reconnect to purpose through clarity, courage, and care. We explore sustainable self-care, recognizing burnout triggers, and her upcoming Mid-Morning Movement pop-up on June 28th. Tune in for a powerful reminder to reclaim your rest and rhythm. #PauseResetUnplugged #JazHines #TheInspowerAgency #HealingInCommunity
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Otissa Marble of Honey Let’s Go joins us to talk Ready, Set, Swap CLT, sustainable style, self-care and what it means to be your sister’s keeper. Tune in for real talk and inspiration!
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In this episode of Pause Reset Unplugged, we chat with award-winning, French-trained pastry chef, Maria Kemp! Maria’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—transitioning from a 20-year IT career to launching Beyond Decadence, Inc., a business that blends baking, corporate team-building and DEI&B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging). #PauseResetUnplugged #ChefMariaKemp #BeyondDecadence #DEIB #CareerPivots #Resilience #Entrepreneurship #Caregiver
In this episode of Pause Reset Unplugged, we chat with Kia Prescott Bandoh, a Physician Assistant specializing in surgical Gynecology Oncology. As a first-generation Trinidadian American, wife, mother, and caregiver, Kia shares how she balances faith, family, and a demanding career. #PauseResetUnplugged #KiaPrescottBandoh #Resilience #FaithAndMedicine #WomenInHealthcare #GynecologyOncology #MentorshipMatters #FirstGenerationSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #Inspiration #NaturalAndTingLLC #PauseResetBrunch
Meet Roxanne Rabb! She is an entrepreneur and mortgage loan officer on a mission to help families achieve financial stability and build generational wealth. #FinancialEmpowerment #Homeownership #California #LoanOfficer #FamilyLegacy #PauseResetUnplugged #PauseResetBrunch #NaturalAndTingLLC
Meet Decima Michael, founder of Blooming Flowers Academy LLC, inspired by her rich West Indian heritage from Antigua and Barbuda. With a background in Sociology, Psychology, and Education, she's passionate about nurturing the next generation. As a Lead 4th Grade ELA teacher at KIPP Change Academy, Decima is dedicated to fostering emotionally intelligent, patient, and kind future leaders. #BloomingFlowersAcademy #EducationForTheFuture #WestIndianHeritage #EmpoweringStudents #PauseResetUnplugged #PauseResetBrunch
After taking a few months to reset and focus on my real estate business, I’m thrilled to announce that Pause Reset Brunch is transitioning into —Pause Reset Unplugged! This podcast will explore a broader range of topics beyond women’s issues, diving into whatever’s on my mind, from interviews to events to showcasing incredible talent. It’s all about unfiltered conversations and unexpected discoveries. The first episode of Pause Reset Unplugged will be released soon, so stay tuned and get ready to join me on this exciting new journey!
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With over three decades of ministry experience, Prophetess Reed, founder of HYSSOP Ministries, shares her inspiring journey, highlighting pivotal moments that shaped her faith and calling. Emphasizing the transformative power of prayer, Prophetess Reed offers listeners practical wisdom and encouragement for their spiritual journeys. As she resets and revitalizes her ministry, listeners gain insight into the vision and impact of HYSSOP Ministries moving forward.
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Roniqua, an island native from Montserrat now residing in the UK, epitomizes a well-being-centered lifestyle. With a passion for travel and a commitment to self-care and inner healing, she founded Soufriere Living, a brand encouraging individuals to embrace authenticity and empowerment. Despite encountering challenges, Roniqua's resilience and dedication to growth have propelled her towards intentional living. Drawing from therapy, literature, and travel, she navigates her journey with grace.
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Meet Lindsey Patel, the Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of Donut I Love U Food Truck. Lindsey, along with her husband Mithoon, decided to embark on a culinary adventure in the Charlotte region. Recognizing the growing demand for gluten-free options and understanding the challenges faced by those with dietary restrictions, Lindsey and Mithoon founded Donut I Love U Food Truck. As the success of the food truck soared, sights have been set on a new milestone – the launch of a brick-and-mortar location. Stay tuned….
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The life of Meurene is a testament to the power of passion, dedication, and community spirit. From Grenada to New York City and then Charlotte, she's left her mark through her work in the health industry, culinary endeavors, and cultural advocacy. Her story continues to inspire, reminding us that a life well-lived is one that gives back to the community and cherishes the rich tapestry of our cultural heritage.
#pauseresetbrunch #naturalandtingllc #spiceisle #Culture #Caribbean #netball #brooklyn #agingfinerthanwine
Tasha Kitty is a accomplished entrepreneur, dedicated philanthropist, nurturing mentor, and loving mother. Listen to this versatile individual as she shares her journey, from her departure from the C-suite to the inception of her Human Resource company, Smart Startup HR. She also co-owns Body Stone & Soul, a cherished brick-and-mortar establishment nestled in the vibrant heart of Jamaica Plain, MA.
“She has an impressive reputation for stepping up and stepping in and routinely says she moves when she’s called and not a minute sooner or a minute later” - excerpt from Tasha Kitty’s bio
#pauseresetbrunch #naturalandtingllc #SmartStartupHR #BodyStoneSoul #JamaicaPlainMA #HRProfessional #MotherSonDuo #BLA
Sergeant (SGT)Tameria Francois was an active member of the United States Army. Her military career started in April of 2004 at Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri. SGT Francois duty stations consist of Ft Drum NY, Ft Hood TX, Ft Benning GA, and Ft Polk LA. She is a mental health advocate for those active and veterans.
"Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain, and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain." –Matt Haig
#pauseresetbrunch #naturalandtingllc #mental health #advocate #Veteran #womeninthemilitary
Nytia Porter is a top producing Realtor within the greater Atlanta Georgia area. She successfully leverages the skills she obtained as an engineer in corporate America to analyze the market and bring tremendous value to those looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate within Georgia and beyond. Her mantra is “Do It Scared!”
#pauseresetbrunch #naturalandtingllc #realtors #greateratlanta #boston #caboverde #doitscared #actress #tubiactress #director #momager #podcast #realtywealth #airB&Bclasses #realtywealth
Niki Barber is a passionate doula in York County, SC and Mecklenburg County, NC. She believes that the birthing experience is enhanced by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.
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Paige Hughes is a wife, mother of 3, New Orleans native and Hurricane Katrina survivor. She is an educator with over 10yrs experience in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools. Paige is a graduate of UNC-Charlotte where she earned her Bachelors in Elementary Education and Masters in STEM education. Her passion includes STEM education, Title 1 schools and grant writing.
Myra, a native Antiguan, is an author of "40 Lessons in 40 Years: Putting Life into Perspective through Trials and Triumphs" and "Road Trip Therapy: A Long Conversation About Politics, Religion, Sex, and a Whole Lot More".
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“Education is improving the life of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it” - Marian Wright Edelman
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LaSean ‘LaLa’ Vanderstoop-Charles, Owner of Hair by LaLa Charles Product Line, Natural Hair Stylist, Event Planner & Educator
LaLa is a respected natural hairstylist in Brooklyn, New York and passionate about haircare. This passion birthed Hair by LaLa Charles Product Line, which is natural and vegan friendly. By age 35, her accomplishments include boutique owner, salon owner, natural hair stylist, master barber, event planner and educator. And she’s just getting started…
PauseResetBrunch #NaturalAndTingLLC #LocDoc #Brooklyn #Atlanta #Barbados #Guyana #NoRegrets #Passion #Skinproducts #Hairproducts #Naturalhair #multihyphenatewoman
Stacey stands out strongly for her fiery passion and enthusiasm in helping home buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals through a smooth and fulfilling experience. Stacey developed her interest in real estate from her family, who have been in the industry since 1999.
If you are interested in being a guest on the Pause Reset Brunch podcast, please visit www.naturalandting.com
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If you are interested in being a guest on the Pause Reset Brunch podcast, please visit www.naturalandting.com
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We aren't in this world alone. Embrace those who support you. Be present with your village.
Melissa Brooks has been passionate about educating others within the community since she was a little girl. She is committed to making a difference. Listen to Melissa talk about separating work from home life and her legacy. The executive director shares what S.T.E.P.U.P is all about. To learn more about the organization, visit Stepup4youth
If you are interested in being a guest on the Pause Reset Brunch podcast, please visit www.naturalandting.com
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H. Jackson Brown Jr. stated "Love your work, then you will find pleasure in mastering it." Yemi shares her journey and love in the fashion and entertainment industry.
Sweet speaks about her recorded album, her newest endeavor G.O.D. Adventures and the importance of blossoming in your environment.
Life is filled with unexpected turns that may cause you to start over and delay your goals and dreams. Let us face what life throws at us and embrace our new beginnings.