Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity: Recent Episodes
Dr. Veirdre Jackson
Resilience isn’t about bouncing back, but bouncing forward. Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity brings powerful stories and fearless conversations from experts in the field of business, relationships, emotional, physical and mental health, and faith-based communities together to give practical insight on how there is always a flip side to every story. Each episode creates a brave space that combines proven lessons from neuroscience, powerful tools from authentic connection, key principles from life lessons, and practical promises from faith-based insights. Trauma, toxic stress, broken habits and hurting hearts don’t define destiny, but peace isn’t passive. It requires an exchange. To create a flip and access peace in the middle of the pieces, you are challenged to make an exchange of the lies that have kept you mentally hostage in basement moments for a Steps of Growth framework, which cultivates a shift toward growth planning and forward movement.
Have you heard yourself ask...
"What if I’m not good enough?”
"What if people don’t take me seriously?”
"Do I even have anything valuable to say?”
"Is it selfish to speak up for myself?”
But you have a yearning inside that says… It’s time to speak up, stand up, use your voice… Let’s Talk about it!
Many people ask me, “How did you become a speaker? Where did you start? How do you use your voice on so many platforms?” My answer: because I am healed. For almost 20 years, I’ve been on a healing journey—walking through forgiveness, reclaiming my God-given identity, trading the lies about my value for the truth about my worth, and adopting daily practices that keep my healing in front of me, not as a check mark behind me.
Would you believe there was a season when every time I opened my mouth, my voice quaked and my hands shook? NOW, I use my voice with purpose and intention as a transformative tool for myself and others. Join me as I talk about the tools for the FLIP.
In this episode, we chat with Geolaina "Jo" Copeland, author of "Broken Legacies," who shares her personal story of dealing with family dysfunction and finding a way to move forward. From the opening line, "This comeback is personal; it’s an apology to myself," we dive into what inspired the book and the challenges of facing difficult family histories. We'll discuss key moments that led to change, the impact of stories from the Bible, and practical advice for anyone struggling with similar issues. This conversation is about finding hope, healing, and the strength to create a better future.
In this episode, we will explore the transformative power of adversity and how it can shape your true identity. Our guest shares their personal story of overcoming significant challenges, revealing the pivotal moments that led to a deep self-discovery.
Together, we discuss the practical steps they took to unlock their identity blueprint, the role of faith and resilience in their journey, and how embracing their past has empowered them to live a life of purpose. Tune in to gain valuable insights and inspiration for your path to triumph.
Have you felt “less” than yourself lately… hopeless, helpless, powerless. When everything feels turned upside down, even in that moment, we can shift our thought life from obstacle to opportunity. This season has had me encounter so many people devastated by turmoil, and I found myself struggling to remain an influence and not get infected by helplessness and hopelessness. So I have found myself returning to life lessons that have brought me through and FILLED my soul in the process. So it’s just you and me kid this week! I am sharing my story, my strategies, and my life lessons on Flipping powerless to Power-FULL. You get the mic and can ask me your questions… no, I may not know your story but I know your story is not meant to end here. So this week let’s lean in together, ask the hard questions, and get strategic about intentional areas that catapulted our growth , even when it was uncomfortable.
Make your next best decision today alongside Jessica Frew. Jessica was 2 years into her marriage when her husband came out to her. One baby, an affair, and five years later, she found herself divorced trying to figure out what was next for her and her family. By trusting her gut and leaning into her intuition, she rebuilt her life into something even better than she could have imagined. And it started by making and acting on one decision at a time. Fast forward 12 years... Jessica has been remarried for 11 years, is still good friends with her ex, and is mothering not just her own daughter but two awesome stepkids as well. Because she knows the power of hearing and acting on what your gut is telling you she now helps women develop that skill in their own lives.
Dr. Larry L. Anderson Jr. returns to the publishing scene along with Co-Author, Christine O. James, with the 2nd installment from “The Diaries Series” with the highly anticipated release of “The Pastors’ Wives’ Diaries” (published by SMS Press).
This diaries entry offers a visible journal of the invisible journey of the women who have been called to be pastor’s wives and the personal challenges they encounter throughout their lives. It also contains the passionate and transparent testimonies of Pastor Anderson, as he bares his soul naked, like never before, on the blind spots he and other pastors may have when it comes to effectively covering their wives.
Written to affirm pastors’ wives, encourage pastors, and educate the faith-based community, this book is filled with real-life confessions and testimonies from diverse voices and faith-based leaders, many of which have never been shared with the public. It details their unscripted transparent trials and triumphs of being a pastor’s wife, including their jilted, jealousy, Judas, judgment, Jezebel, and joy experiences, while serving in ministry. Unlike other books written by or for pastors’ wives that encourage them to be more spiritual or faithful, this book reveals the true scars associated with the call and some heartfelt Scripture, prayer, and encouragement for healing. Christine O. James and Anderson form a dynamic tag-team tandem to love on pastors’ wives and help articulate and illuminate how their pain has been for human purpose and God’s glory.
The Pastors’ Wives Diaries
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We all have heard the saying that ‘Hurt People, Hurt People’ but what happens when those hurt people are our leaders, our encouragers and our pastors? How do those who have been wounded the most by the church, make sure they don’t in turn hurt the church? Pastors’ deal with a high level of pressure to perform and behave perfectly as they have been placed on a pedestal. The pastor must be healthy in order to lead a healthy church. Understanding the unrealistic demands that pastors are to be perfect, is what keeps them from being transparent, authentic and able to get the help they made need themselves. Pastors must embrace humility, seek grace and learn to forgive themselves as well as those they have been called to shepherd. The Pastors’ Diaries gives us a transparent look behind the pulpit into the lives of those who have been called to pastor and their personal challenges that could lead to tragedy if left unattended.
Get ready for an inspiring journey where I'll share my story of triumph over trauma to the NFL, navigating five learning disabilities, and overcoming a stutter that persisted until college. Join me as I reveal how a rough upbringing fueled my determination to win, transforming suffering and pain into currency for personal growth. Through resilience and perseverance, I've embraced my uniqueness, turning adversity into strength. Tune in to discover how I've leveraged my experiences to not just survive, but thrive in life. Don't miss this powerful conversation about resilience, perseverance, and the limitless potential within us all.
“Believing that life interruptions—divine interruptions—are a privilege not only causes us to handle them differently but to await them eagerly. Will you surrender your plans and purposes into the greater known of God's unknown designs for your life?” - Priscilla Shirer What happens when life doesn’t look the way we planned? How do we navigate the detour? Where do we experience pitfalls that make us stall? How do we grieve the loss of the plan we planned for? Let’s Rewrite our perspective and regain from the loss …. No… It wasn’t suppose to be “this”. But even “this” can lead to possibility, opportunity, and a new life on the Flip Side of Adversity. Join CEO, leader, trainer, author, and speaker Uneeka Jay as she shares her own story of grief in the middle of an interruption and lean into her gift to ignite transformation with powerful, practical and refreshingly relevant tools to move forward.
So often people ask, What tip will help them move forward through hard seasons in life? But there is no magic wand answer to that question. The real question and conviction becomes, Are you willing to do the work, break up the broken thoughts, stand firm in emotional upheaval, and get grounded in truth when it feels like life is in pieces? Join us for our conversation with gospel artist, Y’Anna Crawley. Her flip side story will challenge you embrace the pieces in life, accept what comes, move and change what you can, build and place your pieces where they should be to become open, transparent, honest and free.
So many times, we run ourselves into the ground going, doing, and living in ways that could be harmful to our bodies, minds, and hearts. But when we take the time to unplug from the world and plug into God, we’re able to hear clearly as He continues to order or steps. We’re able to align our hearts and minds with the plans He has for our lives and what He wants us to do in this season. Join us for a talk about R.E.S.E.T. (Releasing Every Situation Encourages Transformation) and the importance of taking time to allow yourself to breathe and hear from God.
Join Jackie Bledsoe, bestselling author and marriage expert, as he transparently shares his marriage story and insights on how couples can thrive through adversity. In this special segment of Living Strong, Jackie explores the flip side of challenges in marriage, revealing the hidden opportunities for growth, connection, and lasting love. Discover practical tips, real-life experiences, and the power of a Christ-centered foundation in building and sustaining happily married couples. Get ready to transform your relationship and conquer life's storms together.
Jevon Wooden is a business and mindset coach, speaker, author, and veteran of the US Army and the tech industry. He specializes in empowering motivated people to build the life of their dreams, professionally and personally. Wooden felt called to this line of work after navigating his fair share of adversity and emerging from it stronger, wiser, and committed to uplifting others. Wooden learned the power of taking inspired action, investing whole-heartedly in relationships, embracing his authentic self, and genuinely connecting with others from a place of understanding and transparency. These experiences taught him the importance of mindset when facing what seemed like impossible odds. They also showed him that you could do more with less, but not without a solid strategy and a commitment to maintaining good mental health.Wooden is passionate about sharing his unique mix of mindset and business coaching to help business leaders and entrepreneurs do more and be more without losing themselves in the process.
One of the biggest lessons T.W. Suggs has learned has been that there is a correlation between forgiveness, healing, and worthiness. When we fail to forgive, we’re tethered to painful stories and memories which prevent us from growing and learning how amazing we really are. The absolute biggest lesson T.W. learned in his journey is that surrogates are not allowed. That is, you can’t have someone birth something for you (healing, a sense of worthiness, etc.). You are meant to give life to yourself. Join us as we explore the connection between trauma and worthiness and how we can heal from our traumatic experiences while “While Running Through The Rain”. T.W. Suggs’ latest book, 'Running Through The Rain' examines serious issues of forgiveness, identity, rejection, and the unseen trauma black men and boys encounter but seldom express. This Flip Side Conversation will examine real issues that also remind us of the importance of opening our hearts to the little moments that make us smile, that exist around us all.
??Is it possible to turn around the difficult things we face in life? Rapper and speaker Legin thinks so. In fact, that’s what his name means, Nigel (first name) spelled backwards is “Legin” and means Christ turned his life around.He’s overcome abandonment by his father due to drugs and alcohol, and all of the thoughts of “not being good enough” that come with it. In spite of that he’s become a successful husband and father while being a full time Christian rap artist and speaker for 10 years. He has released several projects, promoted tours, has traveled across the US, UK and Africa to perform and speak, and has founded organizations fighting sex trafficking and injustice. Legin takes the message of turnaround with him wherever he goes, whether schools, prisons, churches or conferences, because he believes “every life and every story matters,” and no matter where you are, God can turn things around.
The Bridging Generations: Heart-to-Heart, episode invites you into an intimate discussion that span generations, offering insights that are both timeless and timely. As our co hosts share their journeys, struggles, and triumphs, this episode aims to illuminate the challenges and blessings of navigating life and mental health in an intergenerational flow. Tune in as we explore topics such as anxiety, resilience, self-care, and the evolution of mental health awareness from one generation to the next, fostering a deeper understanding and connection across ages. Whether you're a parent, a child, or simply someone interested in the interplay of mental health and familial relationships, this episode offers a heartfelt glimpse into the conversations that can shape our lives. Join us as we bridge the generational divide with empathy, wisdom, and love, inspiring listeners to foster their own meaningful conversations at home.
Tune in to the Flip Side of Adversity for an empowering conversation on mental wellness and bold transformations for women. Join us as we explore the journeys of resilience, self-discovery, and empowerment. Discover actionable insights and transformative steps that will inspire you to embark on your own journey towards holistic well-being and personal growth. Join Crystal Nelson and I for a bold journey of mental clarity, physical strength, and emotional resilience as we share triumphs, setbacks, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.
Back to back tragedies, created a path that I never wanted to travel. I lost my entire home in 2019. We were displaced for over a year. In 2020 January I lost my mother after a long bought of various illnesses. In October 2020, my husband was in a tragic and fatal motorcycle accident with traumatic brain injury. He never awoke. I brought him home after a long day in the hospital under hospice where I cared for him until he passed in January 2021. We were married for 32 years. My original first love was taken from me on a normal day like so many others. Discovering how I could find gratitude within devastating grief has allowed me to live a life that is full, has happiness, and purpose. Gratitude and happiness absolutely can live together. But gratitude and grief cannot occupy the same space. I choose gratitude every time.
Join Dr. Veirdre Jackson and Khalilah S. Lyons as they reconnect to explore the transformative power of Life on the B_List by shifting away from the grind of the a-list and instead prioritizing purpose and joy. Tune in to their conversation about mindful practices and reminders on how to maintain tranquility, self-assurance and conviction in our daily lives.
“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” – Ralph Waldo EmersonWhen Tre Hadrick thinks about the future of education, his mind immediately goes into game mode— so that he can help all children perform to their full potential. As a former coach, he understands that selecting the best starters to begin the game increases the chances for a positive outcome for the entire team. Choosing the right start is so important as we address the growing demands, needs, and hurdles in education during the post pandemic era. Tre Hadrick is ready to lead educators, parents, and communities into the future so all children can reach their full potential by: - teaching children how to cope with the challenges of life, rooted in self-confidence, normalizing the mental health conversation- making sure all children have a fair opportunity to learn- stressing the importance of completion over correction, encouraging growth over grades, more concerned about mastery over mistakes- allow families to find out what works best for their child(ren)This newly appointed Board Member to the PA Board of Education has enthusiasm, insight, innovation, and practical strategies for the field of public education.
This show offers practical ways for HOPE to come alive in a person’slife through community, a relationship with God and helping to mitigatethe damage from the world.
“If you don't manage your wellness, you will be managing your illness. - Mental Health Counselor, Sandtrice Russell As we enter the month of April as Stress Awareness Month, let’s have a flip side conversation to prevent this from happening, we have to be more proactive and take charge of our life and destiny. We can apply the principles of “ Diligence Outweighs Mediocrity” D.O.M.s on our finances, health, personal ties, and relationship with God so little stresses do not turn out to be vast stresses later.
Becoming a Disruptive Peacemaker has been a long time journey of mine. The interesting part of the Journey is that I didn’t realize how important it was to heal from the past, to help heal the future. As an educator, I have seen trauma, conflict and quick fixes really impact the world of education, supporting teachers and holding space to develop children and communities. Through art, my path has me focused on bringing new life to recycled material. This is reflective of my story, once adopted as infant, coming home to my Native tribe after 45 years of disconnect has my heart and soul feeling repurposed in so many ways. My desire to bring art as a catalyst for healing has also formed as a method of peaceful disruption.Activism in 2024 looks very different than what it did at the heels of George Floyd’s Murder. In those days, I was marching, posting and writing angrily at a system that had no chance of changing, because most individuals did not know that systematic racism was very active and alive today. Now, four years later, I follow the playbook of my heroes, Bob Marley, Audre Lorde, Dr. Angelou, bell Hooks, MLK Jr. Malcom X, They each were messengers of words that the world needed to hear, but they chose pathways of art, peace, nature and beauty to take up space as a form of resistance. My hope is that I can bring others in the community to peaceful, artistic pause with purpose. Say what you mean, in a way that matters, and creates pause for reflection rather than violence.
Rick Warren has a quote, “We are the product of our past but we don’t have to be a prisoner to it.” Regardless of what has happened to us we don’t have to be shackled to it and allow it to define us. But let’s be honest life can be overwhelming; and even when we are confident and competent in our abilities and skills to achieve success with joy and gratitude, we can still attest to the reality that sometimes, life still gets hard. And if we don’t stay alert to what we believe to be true, we can become chained to lies, tricks, and skeems designed to distort our value and worth in the middle of our story- sabotaging the potential for our ending. Letting go of our chains (thoughts/hurts/ lies/ narratives) is essential to becoming everything God has called us to be. Sometimes, letting go is difficult because we don’t physically see the chains, so we deny them or ignore them because they are too difficult to acknowledge or confront. In the title for our show Zohnette Sligh shares an expression “who I choose to be”...choice denotes that there are alternatives for our paths. Join us for a conversation of how creativity, adventure and vulnerability can unlock chains and open doorways to purpose and true identity.
As professionals and entrepreneurs, life is radically busy. There’s too much to do and never enough time, money, or energy. Our natural tendency is to dig in and do MORE…• More work• More time• More energywhich is inevitably followed by more discouragement at the end of each day when the to-do list is longer than when the day started. We worry about the work, then try to work away the worry. What if there was one thing that changed everything? The beautiful truth is that God cares about our joy and fulfillment even more than we do. He’s radically invested in our professional lives, and He wants to fill us with His Spirit to guide and provide for us every step of the way. With God as our partner, we can navigate the twists and turns of life with confidence, knowing that lasting joy and success really can be ours.
In this episode, we bring together two women from different generations—Gen Z and Gen X—for a deep dive into the evolving perceptions of self-worth and the concept of being enough. Through a candid and heartfelt dialogue, we'll explore how societal expectations, cultural shifts, personal journeys, and our faith have shaped our understanding of self-esteem and self-acceptance. We'll uncover the challenges and triumphs each of us have faced, from the current pressure of social media and the quest for perfection in Gen Zers, to the struggle for work-life balance and breaking glass ceilings in Gen Xers.Listeners will gain insights into the impact of technology, the workplace, family dynamics, and societal changes on the concept of self-worth over the years. We'll discuss strategies for fostering self-compassion, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to cultivate a sense of being enough in a world that constantly demands more.
Dr. Franny is on a lifetime journey of reflecting, reframing, resetting, and is now helping others do the same. A self-proclaimed perfectly imperfect perfectionist in recovery. And after years of staying small to avoid being seen and taking cover from trauma behind a mask, this leader shares a bit of her perfectly imperfect story and how the power of owning one’s story can inspire others. And how being vulnerable, yet humble is transformative in creating a safe, brave culture at work.
In this week’s episode we discuss what it means to be a transformative leader and how to walk boldly into purposeful leadership. Leaders are born and exist in all realms of our lives- professional career, entrepreneurship, family, community, ministry. However, purposeful leaders are focused and intentional to instill positivity and growth in whatever arena they are walking. They understand the concept of servitude, collaboration and possess many other attributes needed to withstand adversity, rejection and re-direction.Join Sasha Lalite, CEO and Founder of Meta Viable Solutions and Sasha L Jewels as she shares her journey and advice to STEP INTO PURPOSEFUL LEADERSHIP AND HOW TO BE BOLD IN THE PROCESS
LuQman Abdullah has been involved in community-based economic development initiatives, anti-violence, non-profit community program’s organizational development and management for over fifteen years. LuQman’s mission is to the build community by developing leadership, enhancing leadership skills, values and commitments, building strong communities through which people can gain new understanding of their interests as well as power to act on them. His passion to construct communities which are bounded yet inclusive, communal yet diverse, solidarity yet tolerant opens the door to developing a relationship between community and leadership based on mutual responsibility and accountability. The power to ignite change is within the collaborative heart, skill, talents, and intelligence of the Black community to address a painful culture of violence that is killing the community. Let us lift us and foster healing.
Join us for an episode that celebrates the strength, resilience, and untapped potential within every woman. Join us on a transformative journey as we explore Andrea Lawful Sanders' story of triumph over fear, the discovery of inner power, and the art of boldly asking for what you deserve. It's time to embrace your authenticity, own your power, and fearlessly ask for what you want. Whether you're a professional woman breaking through glass ceilings, a mom rediscovering her identity, or someone on a personal growth journey, this episode of The Flip Side of Adversity is here to uplift and inform you. Tune in to hear of resilience, strategies to conquer self-doubt, and a conversation that will empower you to step into your own greatness.
Join us on Inspiring and Shaping Our Future Generation of STEM Leaders as we embark on a journey to inspire and empower the next generation of STEM leaders. In this engaging and thought-provoking show, we will explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and its profound impact on our society.This will feature an esteemed expert as a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, STEM Advocate, Author, TEDx Speaker, and industry leader, Tiffani Teschey who is passionate about nurturing and developing the STEM talents of young minds. Through insightful conversations and practical advice, we will delve into the strategies and approaches that can ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and build resilience in our future STEM leaders.From discussing innovative teaching methods to exploring emerging STEM trends and breakthroughs, Inspiring and Shaping Our Future Generation of STEM Leaders will provide a platform for exchanging ideas, best practices, and success stories. Together, we will uncover the keys to unlocking the potential of our youth and shaping a brighter future.Whether you are a student, educator, parent, or simply curious about the world of STEM, this show is for you. Let's come together to inspire, motivate, and empower the next generation of STEM leaders who will shape our world for years to come.Tune in to Inspire and Shape Our Future Generation of STEM Leaders and join the movement towards a future filled with innovation, curiosity, and limitless possibilities.
B_list Living is for those ready to let go of a-list perfection and leverage life audaciously so we can evolve unapologetically in the calm and the chaos with our brilliance, balance and boldness any time and every time. Join us for Part of our Flip Side Conversation with Khalilah Lyons. Drop resolutions and invest in your own evolution. B_list Living will show you how to embrace life’s questions and listen for unexpected answers, be empowered by experiences rather than achievements; and reimagine who we are as life inevitably and essentially asks for change.
On this week’s episode, I have invited Jessica Kaskov into the Living Strong conversation. She is a #1 Bestselling author, speaker, life coach, and thought leader who inspires the world to propound joy and fulfillment. Jessica’s book “Soul Salary is a transformative book that challenges our fixation on the value of money and possessions and offers another avenue to focus instead on the value of time, energy, and what our soul desires. The concept of “Soul Salary” represents the value your soul receives when you invest your time and energy in alignment with your joy, fulfillment, and what feeds your soul. Join us for a conversation of practical advice, stories, and rich conversation. To discover your Soul Salary Score (are you minimum wage, middle class, high earner?)– take Jessica’s free quiz: www.jesskaskov.com/soulsalary
Coach Janet believes that the challenges of our past and the present necessities of life can keep us in survival mode. So, we have to be intentional about moving past surviving into thriving.She picked up messages about her value and worth that made it difficult for us to accept herself as she is. As a survivor of childhood trauma, including abandonment, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse and assault, the message she internalized from that early developmental trauma was that it was not okay to be herself because she was “unacceptable” and “bad.” The overwhelming inner-critic that developed produced unrealistic self-expectations, false responsibility, and overwork. That same inner-critic convinced her to hide herself. Since it took most of her mental, emotional, and physical energy just to get through each day, she didn’t have much energy left to focus on who she really was and how to bring more of herself to her everyday life, interactions, and experiences. She was in survival mode.But... To Coach Janet, thriving means being WHO God created us to be and letting everything else flow out of that. That is living in Overflow.
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.- Zora Neale Hurston… In 2019, Khalilah Shakir Lyons found herself questioning everything she was and finding the answers in becoming unapologetically herself. Navigating the most challenging time of her life, she found the courage to experience life through the B-list and no longer seek to achieve life on the A-list. Her simple framework will show you how to embrace life’s questions and listen for unexpected answers, be empowered by experiences rather than achievements; and reimagine who we are as life inevitably and essentially asks for change.
As we are ending 2023, many of us plan for the new year, new me. We look forward to setting new goals, dreams, aspirations and even new focal point. We hope to wipe our plate clean of all the draining, hard stressors that has caused us pain. To look forward to something new is not a bad thing, but have we considered looking at the stressors not as something to toss or forget but to help us look at what areas in our heart and life do we need to realign and refocus to build a healthy foundation to alleviate the stress. Many times, we can be the source of our stress by carrying unnecessary burdens or attempting to control something that is out of our control or just wasn’t for us to fix. By us not acknowledging it or calling it out, we attempt to make a new foundation over shaky ground. Let’s discuss what it means to face the root of stress to create a firm ground to flourish and thrive in and on a new foundation into the new year. “Therapy is more about building new associations, making new, healthier default pathways. It is almost as if therapy is taking your two-lane dirt road and building a four-lane freeway alongside it. The old road stays, but you don’t use it much anymore. Therapy is building a better alternative, a new default. And that takes repetition, and time, honestly, it works best if someone understands how the brain changes. This is why understanding how trauma impacts our health is essential for everyone.” ~ Dr. Bruce Perry
Success is not a destination. It is a life-long strategy of empowerment that builds on strengths, minimizes weaknesses, and focuses on the people and points of life that are most important. To reach our potential, we must be intentional about personal, spiritual, and mental growth. Join me in a conversation with Yvonne Richardson, entrepreneur, master stylist, mentor, content creator, and…. My “accountability partner” for growth! It’s time for R.E.A.L. Talk (Relationships, Elevation, Attitude, and Leadership) that’s not just around “goal setting” but getting a growth mindset.
MinkeeBlue Founder and designer, Sherrill Mosee, set out to solve a problem she calls the “overload bag syndrome.” She wanted to create an organizational fashion bag for busy women whose roles changed throughout the day. Mosee put her degree in engineering to work and came up with the patented MinkeeBlue design. During MinkeeBlues' first launch, Sherrill experienced a ton of orders and ordered 1200 bags but 30% of them were defective therefore she lost a lot of revenue. How do you manage the highs, lows, and losses of running a business and creating a powerful brand that revolutionizes the way consumers think about a product?
Embark on a profound visual and emotional journey in this episode of Lens of Grace' Join us as we delve into the intricate layers of rediscovering motherhood, coping with grief, and finding grace through the transformative power of photography. Each frame captures the nuanced essence of parenthood, navigating the depths of sorrow, and ultimately discovering a path to grace. This episode unfolds as a poignant exploration of the universal themes of love, loss, and resilience, inviting you to witness the profound beauty that emerges through the lens.
How do you deal with dysfunctional love and negative words from your past?How did those experiences affect the way you approach relationships yourself and others now? Let’s talk about breaking free from toxic mindsets and negativity legacies passed down to us. Breaking, dropping, and leaving habits that no longer serve us - even though they may have been given to us to survive.We are talking about practical steps and moments to actively work towards breaking these cycles and cultivating growth, thriving opportunities, and creating turning points with Michele Steele.
Some people are uncomfortable with the disruption that change causes, but the disruption is necessary if anything is going to change. After our first year of hosting Flip Side Stories with amazing guests, the power of leveraging disruptions to navigate discomfort and access destiny moments has never been more relevant for me. Join me for our one year anniversary show and highlights from the top ten shows. Change is the only constant in life and I have learned so much form guests this year about resilience in change and moving forward. If you have felt like quitting? Have you thought the last interruption derailed your opportunities? Are you exhausted from uncertainty and change? I am picking the most powerful lessons from past quests that have kept me moving forward in this new adventure… creating my Flip Side moments on the other side of uncertainty, discomfort, and vulnerability. Tune in for bright spots, clear strategies, and the chance to change perspective and push forward in your passion.
We all crave connection and belonging. Our conversation will focus on how intentionally prioritizing connection creates an atmosphere of belonging for the staff we partner with and the families we serve. When our programs were afforded the opportunity for coaching from a trauma-informed lens, we understood this must also include the program leadership. We highly value the idea of professional and personal growth, and we realize that we must be willing to be vulnerable to the growth process in order to partner with our staff to grow in their own ways. In turn, our home visitors partner with families in this same growth process, so one of the core concepts we have embraced is that our work is a parallel process. We value the relationships we have with each other and with each individual staff member. We imbed strategies into our work to ensure there is space for relationship building. We utilize reflective supervision on a consistent basis to make every effort for each person to feel seen, heard and valued. Reflective supervision is a concrete example of where we listen with the intention of hearing that person’s perspective, and we actively listen for opportunities for affirmation. Apart from individual relationships, we work to create a culture of community care, a place where all staff members feel safe and open to exploring change in the way we do our work. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be part of this work with the groups of people we are privileged to work with, and we have learned to focus not as much on what we do, but how we do it. We know it is who we are as people that makes the difference to all of our relationships, both in work environments and outside of work.
Have you felt “less” than yourself lately… hopeless, helpless, powerless. When everything feels turned upside down, even in that moment, we can shift our thought life from obstacle to opportunity. This season has had me encounter so many people devastated by turmoil, and I found myself struggling to remain an influence and not get infected by helplessness and hopelessness. So I have found myself returning to life lessons that have brought me through and FILLED my soul in the process. So it’s just you and me kid this week! I am sharing my story, my strategies, and my life lessons on Flipping powerless to Power-FULL. You get the mic and can ask me your questions… no, I may not know your story but I know your story is not meant to end here. So this week let’s lean in together, ask the hard questions, and get strategic about intentional areas that catapulted our growth , even when it was uncomfortable.
Life's journey brings adversity, challenging our spirit and resilience. Among inspiring stories, Dr. Norma Hollis shines, charting a path from setbacks to self-awareness.Norma's path wasn't paved with privileges or golden chances. Starting in non-profits, she transitioned to entrepreneurship, taking risks and defining her path.In cities like Detroit, Norma underscored childhood development's significance. Believing early years shape futures, she launched a process to detect early learning problems, helping many children in academics.Norma also saw a gap in the speaking arena: underrepresented Black voices. She founded a speaker bureau, becoming the first Black woman to own one representing Black speakers.Business presents hurdles and uncertainties. But for Norma, every obstacle was growth. Her Authenticity Grid and the concept of Return on Authenticity (ROA) merged personal growth with organizational achievement.Over 25 years, Norma's determination faced tests. Her unwavering vision and resilience transformed challenges into lessons, becoming a source of inspiration for budding entrepreneurs.Today, Dr. Norma Hollis stands for perseverance and genuine pursuit. Her story transcends business; it's about personal evolution amidst chaos and the power of authenticity.This article invites readers to step into Norma's world, embracing her journey and lessons. It's a tale of authenticity, confronting adversity, and a message that it's never too late for self-discovery.For those seeking hope, Norma's journey is a beacon.
We all have heard the saying that ‘Hurt People, Hurt People’ but what happens when thosehurt people are our leaders, our encouragers and our pastors? How do those who have been wounded the most by the church, make sure they don’t in turn hurt the church? Pastors’ deal with a high level of pressure to perform and behave perfectly as they have been placed on a pedestal. The pastor must be healthy in order to lead a healthy church. Understanding the unrealistic demands that pastors are to be perfect, is what keeps them from being transparent, authentic and able to get the help they made need themselves. Pastors must embrace humility, seek grace and learn to forgive themselves as well as those they have been called to shepherd. The Pastors’ Diaries gives us a transparent look behind the pulpit into the lives of those who have been called to pastor and their personal challenges that could lead to tragedy if left unattended.
The relationship between supporter/ provider and the family is a powerful one and a connection that impacts both provider and parent. As humans, we bring deeply engrained approaches to how we relate, connect, posture, and listen to each other. The art and science of supporting families seeking care, insight, and sometimes a “lifeline” is to point them back to their strengths, resources, alliances, and the solutions they already hold within their own power. If we are honest, we all (family and provider alike) can lose sight of our power, our plans for the future, and hope for tomorrow. Let’s talk about the parallel process of self awareness, regulation, and growth for both partners in this thing called “life”.
What important role does a village play?It is said that the village is the source of strength, wellness, and liberation for Black people. As the Founder and CEO of Maggie’s Village LLC and champion of Black educators, Bridgett Hitchings uses a Connect. Heal. Learn. Build. Framework to strengthen the village and curate affinity spaces for growth in order to experience joy and foster nurturing. Much of her passion comes from her own flip side story of a strong village that prepared her for a time such as this. Join us for a call to action to Black educators and the people who support them in doing this important work to Connect. Heal. Learn. and Build. an affirming education, together, for Black students.
For mothers living in poverty, especially generational poverty, saying yes to a pregnancy is only the beginning of the journey. These women lack resources, support, finances, and hope. While pregnancy centers succeed in providing aid during pregnancy, impoverished mothers are left to fight a solitary battle for the life of their child every day after birth. Marisol Maldonado Rodriguez calls for a movement to make a lasting change in the lives of women experiencing generational poverty, poor maternal care, life changing choices, and devastating demands. She argues that this requires broadening perspectives and learning about poverty in order to address the root of the problem of the struggle Beyond Her Yes.
When you think about Black college experiences, what comes to mind? HBCUs? Homecoming? Step shows? Lizz Rene - the Founder of PO' UP! Card Game - is a first-generation college graduate bridging the gap between the experiences of Black college students and alumni through nostalgia, game play and Black Excellence. PO' UP! is a party game celebrating the experiences, traditions and legacy of Black college students and grads. In this episode, she discusses what makes the Black college experience so special and how she made the pivot into being a fulltime game maker after being laid off from her job in tech in January 2023.
Dionna (Coach Dee) Harris will share her personal wellness journey and how she managed to fight her way back from the unhealthiest point in her life. We will discuss her transition from corporate America to owning her own business. We’ll have an honest conversation about the struggles that come along with being a black woman in business and how she teach others to fight through the challenges of life to tap into their strength from within. She would love to discuss some of the most common myths about fitness and nutrition - and why motivation isn't something we should even be concerned with.
We are creating this quarterly episode to educate, encourage, and empower listeners with practical tools from the desk of Dr. V in order to live fearlessly. We invite you to be a part of this series of episodes. This quarter, Dr. V focuses on real conversation about resilience and strength. Dr. V welcomes questions from our listeners pursuing resilience goals and healing from our pitfalls. The reality of uncertainty can zap our hope, deplete our souls, and deflate our bounce. Let's talk about strength... not striving. And how the skills of resilience can offer strategy for work life harmony, soul care, productivity, and adaptability. Send us your questions on maintaining your bounce and redefining strength.
Join Jackie Bledsoe, bestselling author and marriage expert, as he transparently shares his marriage story and insights on how couples can thrive through adversity. In this special segment of Living Strong, Jackie explores the flip side of challenges in marriage, revealing the hidden opportunities for growth, connection, and lasting love. Discover practical tips, real-life experiences, and the power of a Christ-centered foundation in building and sustaining happily married couples. Get ready to transform your relationship and conquer life's storms together.
The world is full to the brim with passionate people! What would happen if those same passionate people transformed their passions into action? Our schools would be better! Our communities would be safer! Our relationships would be healthier! How do we get there?
Dr. Stephanie Brown has three passions that electrify her life… faith, education, and writing. During the Pandemic Lockdown of 2020, God transformed her passions into action to address the lack of representation of characters of color in children’s literature and in curriculum. In fact, a survey of 3,716 books surveyed in 2019 indicated that only 11.9% had main characters that were African American. Animal character ranked at over 20% (Herndon, 2020). So, to transform her impact on education, her community, and the minds of children, she wrote and published a children’s book in 2021 called, “She Looks Like Me!”, where the main character is a spunky and curious little African American girl named Elena. The purpose of the book is to teach children about hidden figures in Black History and provide parents and educators with recommendations on how to promote diversity in children’s book at home and in the classroom.
The impact of, “She Looks Like Me!” has been tremendous! The book has been read aloud in classrooms all over Philadelphia, bought by educators nationwide and the support keeps growing! Dr. Brown has also created an educational resource hub called I AM Educational Series that provides free lesson plans for teachers and parents in Black History and in Women’s History. And… On MLK Day 2022, a second book, “She Looks Like Me!: The Activity Book”, will be released to give kids an opportunity to reinforce their knowledge of hidden figures in Black History through building fine motor skills, word searches, matching, coloring and more! The Activity Book also comes with a lesson plan.
We are celebrating our 50th Episode with Grammy Award Winning Producer and Flipside of Adversity Engineer, Keith Pelzer.
Sometimes new tasks can become the most important part of our lives. But we have to take the risk first, in order to achieve new things. In March of 2020, Living Strong Consulting had to create a huge pivot in order to survive and; often, choosing the person to bring your vulnerable ideas to can catapult or crush your confidence to succeed. We have had success beyond anything I could have imagined over the last two years, and people often ask … How do you keep growing against rollercoaster odds?
Well… “The reward is in the risk. No one ever ascended a mountain without risk.” There have been three key components to our climb during the pandemic: Faith, Friendship, and Flipside stories. And the first step was connecting with a like-minded partner in crime willing to climb, dream, and create right along side of my adventure. Pastor, Producer, and Creative Keith Pelzer has been that person. It all started with a “YES” and possibility grew from there.
What are you hesitating to say yes to because you can not be certain of the outcome?
How are you allowing growth to remain on pause because you are afraid of risk?
Are you playing safe and sabotaging your plan?
Log into my conversation with the thought partner behind our radical shift, innovative changes, and traction for growth. We will share strategies, mindset, and technical tips to continuing to innovate in a season of change. We are not looking to bounce back to anything. Our bounce is forward with a momentum of an up and down climb with risks and learned lessons at each twist and turn. But we are not turning back. Join us on 4/28 @5pm EST for a lot of laughs and practical tips for your Flip!
Have you ever felt like you were digging yourself into a hole you may never get out of, or you’ve been pushed into a hole that may feel like your dead end. In this week’s Flip Side story, my Guest Co-host and Author, Latoya Thompson, will lead us into a conversation about transitioning after the disruption of divorce to find a door of deliberate growth. And with any growth story, we will encounter dirt, but LaToya will define the two perspectives we can have about dirt in our experiences and we’ll have real talk about how our choices either keep us constantly digging or constructively planting.
“It's possible for anyone to overcome their challenges and it's never too late to live purposefully. My family and I survived civil war; that's shaped the way that I do life professionally and personally. Whether you started out with a great start, or you come from humble beginnings, everyone has a story to tell. Once I discovered what God was calling me to do in my community, it's shaped the businesses I've launched, the relationships I invest in, and how I position myself to know what He wants me to do next.”
Originally from Freetown, Sierra Leone, Andrena Sawyer and her family moved to the United States when she was nine years old due to a civil war that left thousands dead and untold numbers maimed and displaced. She now credits her family's move during the war for her interest in human triumph and perseverance. She has since actively worked to mobilize and empower others.
She is the President of P.E.R.K. Consulting, an advisory firm for small to mid-sized nonprofits and businesses, and the Founder of the Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network. Her passion for community, storytelling, and empowerment show up in The Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network (MCWEN). MCWEN is a thriving community for Christian women of color who have an interest in entrepreneurship and business ownership. Using the Proverbs 31 woman as a model, MCWEN seeks to support women to become impactful and positively influential in their homes, community, and at work. For us, it's not just business as usual. Networking is an action work. Let’s get to work, TOGETHER!
Success is not a destination. It is a life-long strategy of empowerment that builds on strengths, minimizes weaknesses, and focuses on the people and points of life that are most important. To reach our potential, we must be intentional about personal, spiritual, and mental growth. Join me in a conversation with Yvonne Richardson, entrepreneur, master stylist, mentor, content creator, and…. My “accountability partner” for growth! It’s time for R.E.A.L. Talk (Relationships, Elevation, Attitude, and Leadership) that’s not just around “goal setting” but getting a growth mindset in 2023.
Stay tuned for our next episode of Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity when we talk with Dr. Irving Fryar about his Flip Side story of “From NFL to Prison Cell and Back’.
Fryar retired from the NFL in 2001 after completing 17 NFL seasons. During that time, he caught 851 passes for 12,785 yards and 84 touchdowns, and 15,594 all-purpose yards. Fryar's 255 played games are the most ever for a New Jersey-born player.
From the #1 draft pick in the NFL to the prison cell. We are having a “Then and Now” conversation with Pastor, Counselor, Community Leader, and Speaker- Dr. Irving Fryar. Dr. Fryar’s flip-side story has included seasons of victory, pain, regret, and recovery on and off the field. Join us on Sept. 2nd at 5:00 pm EST for his life lessons and hear his life mission to be a great witness of the Gospel by letting his life be a living example of Jesus Christ.
This conversation with Dr. Claudia Curry will focus on issues of isolation, self doubt, rejection, and low expectations that impact women and will empower women to persist. Don’t tell me what I can’t do!” is intended to be a resource and support for women to take matters into their own hands and create a Flip in their story.
For years I found myself on under a great deal of anxiety and stress which manifested in health issues such as fatigue, insomnia, weight gain and chronic asthma. The culprit? People pleasing!
From the time I was a young girl, I sought the approval of everyone around me and worked tirelessly to keep the peace. This long-engrained behavior finally came to a head as I was turning fifty and looked at my life: married to a man with bipolar disorder; overwhelm as a caregiver and “married” single parent; struggling to leave the church of my childhood and fully embrace my God-given purpose.
Through a decade-long study of the Word of God, I learned my true identity: one that is centered in pleasing God; not people. I learned how to trust myself, which resulted in an uncanny ability to trust others. I found the voice I had polished professionally and learned to speak out personally, where it mattered most: in parenting and in my personal relationships. The guilt that was engrained in me from childhood on lost its grip and I am able to live free!
There is always a tipping point. For me it came as I battled the questions that arise when a loved one attempts suicide; then there was a divorce and finally a re-building of my life. Ironically, the re-buildig came quickly once I had stopped people pleasing, found my voice and began walking in a Christ-centered confidence.
My story is no different than thousands of other women who remain in the grip of people pleasing. There is a way out and I can’t wait to talk about it!!
Fear was something that took over my life for many years. I was afraid of everything. Afraid of failure, afraid of what people thought of me, afraid of success, afraid of being seen, afraid of messing things up, and afraid of being what God has called me to be, just to name a few. It dictated everything in my life. When I looked up and saw that I was moving but standing still, I knew it was time to overcome it. Fear had crept up on me without my permission. Today I stand ready and willing to face the fear that has tried to control my life. I once heard someone say, the only way to overcome fear is to do whatever it is that you are afraid of. I’m so excited to share that in this season of my life, I am doing everything that fear told me I couldn’t do.
??Is it possible to turn around the difficult things we face in life? Rapper and speaker Legin thinks so. In fact, that’s what his name means, Nigel (first name) spelled backwards is “Legin” and means Christ turned his life around.
He’s overcome abandonment by his father due to drugs and alcohol, and all of the thoughts of “not being good enough” that come with it. In spite of that he’s become a successful husband and father while being a full time Christian rap artist and speaker for 10 years. He has released several projects, promoted tours, has traveled across the US, UK and Africa to perform and speak, and has founded organizations fighting sex trafficking and injustice.
Legin takes the message of turnaround with him wherever he goes, whether schools, prisons, churches or conferences, because he believes “every life and every story matters,” and no matter where you are, God can turn things around.
“Believing that life interruptions—divine interruptions—are a privilege not only causes us to handle them differently but to await them eagerly. Will you surrender your plans and purposes into the greater known of God's unknown designs for your life?” - Priscilla Shirer
What happens when life doesn’t look the way we planned? How do we navigate the detour? Where do we experience pitfalls that make us stall? How do we grieve the loss of the plan we planned for?
Let’s Rewrite our perspective and regain from the loss …. No… It wasn’t suppose to be “this”. But even “this” can lead to possibility, opportunity, and a new life on the Flip Side of Adversity. Join CEO, leader, trainer, author, and speaker Uneeka Jay as she shares her own story of grief in the middle of an interruption and lean into her gift to ignite transformation with powerful, practical and refreshingly relevant tools to move forward.
WE HAVE TRIBAL WARS IN OUR STREETS, causing trauma. We have child soldiers. We have traumatized families that our passing generational trauma down to the next generation, who need generational racial trauma healing. We don’t have enough psychologists, counselors, and social workers for everyone hurting in America. We have church communities that can lead healing groups. We need lay people who can lead trauma healing groups. We can create safe places for people to encounter the healer – Jesus.
Kristina Valdez as CEO of Along The Way creates all the elements of the family life center that was placed on her heart almost 2 decades ago—filling gaps that impede families from thriving (free child care in our clients’ homes when schools/daycares are closed, parenting support, trauma education, job placement, car clinic, family events). For families who may not be experiencing physical poverty but who nonetheless experience poverty of heart in some way, yearning for meaning, Along The Way offers a way to concretely love their neighbor. The agency provides community and a chance to directly change the trajectory of the lives of single mothers and their families who are experiencing situational or generational poverty and marginalization. From the most economically disadvantaged to the most advantaged, Along The Way is “a village” and there is a place for families to get the support they need and to support their neighbors.Let’s talk about how healing in community creates a pathway to success.
There are times when we Hold Things In, and they become so heavy that they oppress our soul.There are seasons we Hold On To Things, and they become so weighty we are too exhausted to move forward.There are patterns in our behaviors we Hold on Repeat, and the outdated triggers paralyze our progress.When you allow yourself to outgrow what you once wanted, you will find yourself in love with what you never even expected! There comes a time when we Release It!These four women have learned and lived the power of releasing the hold of things that no longer serve their purpose or prevent their growth. Listen to this Coffee Conversation on the Flip Side of Adversity for practical healing tips, tools, and testimony for emotional, physical, mental, and career gains.
Dr. Prianca Naik is a board certified internal medicine physician and ICF certified life coach. Dr. Prianca clawed her way out of an emotional pit and learned not only how to get out of burnout and chronic stress and anxiety, but have peace of mind and joy...NO MATTER WHAT her circumstance. She realized she could control her life and guiltlessly prioritize her well-being enabled her to emerge where she could finally breathe again.Dr. Prianca has been featured in the Bump magazine , on the Rachel Ray Show, and many other media outlets. Her medical background, research of happiness, and expertise as a life coach, she has coached countless high achieving moms to end burnout and lead balanced and fulfilled lives. When she struggled with chronic stress and burnout, she wished that someone could have shown her this streamlined process to save her sacrifice and time. Dr. Prianca learned to love her life and find unconditional peace and purpose.You, too, can do the same.
Watching people rush here and there.... In the grocery store, to the meeting, from the car, thru traffic... with this list, that request... They want what for dinner?!?! LOL. The “hustle culture” of today can wear us down and out and many of us would like to press the pause button for just a moment for us to reconnect with the moment. This flip side conversation will challenge us to be intentional and not miss these moments. There are times when the “ hustle culture of life” gets in the way of the daily opportunity to live bold, free, intentional, and abundantly. Everyone has a lifetime of habits, which impact who we are as people. When we face times of pace, stress, loneliness, boredom, anger or even joy and celebration - we revert to our old habits. But, the task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you. Which old habit do you need to replace with a new habit to live fully and free from the inside out and with a high quality of life. It's not just about the quantity of years... but the quality we place in those years.Dr. Deborah Witt and I will share the impact of stress on our mind, body, and emotions and then examine how to invest in tangible ways for setting priorities and habits for a healthy lifestyle, strong mindset, stable relationships, and a powerful purpose.
This is an episode about knowing the truth behind asking God for purpose and going through a healing process. The purpose, process, and promise are all 3 different aspects of the journey. A lot of people have been dealing with trauma, loss, fear, grief, health changes and challenges at a new level than in recent years, and some people are turning to podcasting for both people going through hard times and their own personal healing journey. Although, Podcasts shouldn’t be used as a prescription of course, but curating powerful, reflective, and intentional content offers an opportunity for listeners to learn from other people, to connect with their stories and hear what has helped them move through hard times and continue on to thrive. Our decisions are always in our hands, pursuing purpose can be a path of discovery, hills and valleys, and amazing revelation but almost always provides healing.Let’s talk with an expert, Mary Lee Vance not only hosts Virtue With Vision The Podcast, but is a Podcast Cultivator Strategist providing services to solo podcasters to become unforgettable experts by helping them produce high quality content that connects with their purpose and God’s promises and plans.
Sonya L. A. Redd has had the pleasure of wearing many hats in her lifetime. From being a Realtor, Underwriter, Behavioral Therapist, to a Teaching Assistant and the daughter of diabetic parents. And now... her most rewarding role personally and professionally has been as a Fitness Instructor and Wellness coach. After seeing so many family members decline prematurely from poor health, she became motivated to get healthy and take as many people as possible on this journey with her. As a professional Fitness Trainer and health enthusiast, her passion is to guide people towards a healthier lifestyle.Vicarious Fitness, is a faith based program aimed at helping individuals heal physically, spiritual and emotional. With a special focus on those living with diabetes. She hopes to motivate, inform and help improve the lives of those struggling to win the battle against diabetes.To this very day, nothing lifts her spirits like faith and fitness together! Join us as she shares her love and experience with you!
Food Deserts are defined as residential communities that are outside of a 1-mile walking distance to a grocery store where fresh food options are sold. The bodegas were processed and unhealthy prepared foods are sold flourish in low-income communities. Almost 250,000 people in Philly lack access to nutritious food to live a healthy life. Food insecurity is more complex than being physically hungry. Access to nutritious food impacts mental health, brain development, and physical and financial well-being. The city of Philadelphia is plagued with food-insecure families that work 40+ hours per week and still don't have access to chemical-free food options. One because they don't understand the importance of it, and two because the access just isn't there. But the inner city is not the only community experiencing this nutritious food drought …. Access to food can seem an afterthought in one of Pennsylvania’s wealthiest counties, where nearly everyone drives. Yet, the USDA’s food desert list includes neighborhoods such as Bensalem, Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Falls, Sellersville, Warminster, and Quakertown. Our Co-Host Christa Barfield, founder of Farmer Jawn Agriculture, aims to create change and bring awareness to the matters of food waste and food insecurity and the symbiotic relationship between the two. Since 2018, she has developed earth-born brands based in regenerative agricultural values with a goal of traceable and transparent origins of 100% Organically Dope foods. Viva Leaf Tea and FarmerJawn Agriculture are her original two ventures and she now operates a non-profit arm on multiple sites totaling 128 acres of land, who’s mission is to train and educate the nation’s next Black and brown Agripreneurs.
After being a financial professional for years God showed Kiameshea Prewitt why she and many of her clients allowed money to rule us instead of making our money serve us. The root of it all was a poverty mindset and other unproductive money mindsets.Kiameshea is a nationally Accredited Financial Counselor® and Certified Financial Behavioral Specialist® with over 15 years of experience in the personal finance industry. She is also the founder & visionary of Positioned for Blessings Network, an author, military spouse, and mom of 2. Join this everyday woman in here extraordinary journey to financial freedom.
For all those who have been considered “a Diamond in the rough,” … You endured the pressure…you stood in the Fire and although you felt like you were not going to survive, you did, and now you shine with such brilliance and strength, that even the enemy is wondering, “How is she still alive and how does she still survive?” You endured and you persevered. Now let’s talk about the Flip Side of your adversity and your NOW opportunity to SHINE.
At some point in your life you will need to break your own speed limit! - Rev. Niki Brown- Active your courage- Ignite Your Soul- Leap to the Next LevelFor the last 25 years Rev. Niki Brown has been on a mission as a leader, speaker, pastor, therapist, coach and entrepreneur to incite a riot within the hearts of anyone who will listen that God has an amazing plan of abundance waiting just for you!She is the Founder of IGNITE® Women's Empowerment Summit which galvanizeshundreds of women around the country through yearly summits, empowerment groupsstrategic coaching and events that create intentional opportunities to have a God-encounter to ignite the God assignment in you and challenge you to be AUDACIOUS in the pursuit of it.
The purpose of walking through your self discovery process is to help you to embrace your God given ability to become everything you were created to be. In order for you to truly manifest purpose you will have to be bold enough to walk through doors that society says you weren’t meant to open.This segment will help you to create the Aroma that will precede you . Women will hear from other women that beat the odds of defeat. We will highlight regular everyday women that have overcome obstacles they have faced in the Workforce / Ministry & personally that have tried to inhibit their success . These women will speak about their journey to success and create a Flip In Their Story. They will provide real life scenarios that will help other women to see the barriers that determination has broken causing them to take their rightful place in whatever space they desire to be.
The Big Deal is a movement to empower women to unapologetically walk in the highest level of confidence. Not arrogance, but confidence in knowing their value. There is a journey to changing the view of how you see yourself. Until you see your greatness, no one else will. Women have strength that they don’t always recognize, simply because it comes so easy. Women have conditioned themselves to downplay their worth which generates devalued triumph. Mikeeba Rich's transparency in her Flip Side Story provides women with her perspective as a tool to guide them through how to utilize life challenges as fuel to ignite purpose. Our challenges may not all be the same, however you have the ability to allow them to inspire you to win. In an effort to continue the journey to mentoring woman to becoming the greatest version of themselves, in 2019 Mikeeba became the CEO & Founder of the Sistertimes Women’s Empowerment Organization. Mikeeba has used this platform to influence women to discover who they are and what they were born to do. Mikeeba’s relatable personality, unique fashion sense and passion to influence draws women to her organization from all walks of life. Mikeeba was determination to influence woman across the world resulting in her authoring 3 books during the pandemic entitled: “I‘M A BIG DEAL AND SO ARE YOU” - 14 DAYS TO DISCOVERING THE BIG DEAL IN YOU I‘M A BIG DEAL AND SO ARE YOU - 14 DAY SELF DISCOVERY WORKBOOKTHE BIG DEAL IN YOU -30 DAYS OF CONFIDENCE BUILDING CONFESSIONS
Why are fathers important to the lives of children? How do single mothers manage the challenges of raising boys of color in a postmodern era? How do you discover you gift? In this show we will discuss the journey of Dr. John Tyus who is an in demand national speaker, author and community leader that went against the odds of growing up fatherless, nearly failing school and suffering from insecurity to becoming a pastor and prolific speaker and earning a doctorate degree all before the age of 30. What was the steps that he took to discover his potential and how learn how he turned his pain into passion and his passion into purpose.
Each and every person is the best-seller of their own story. Who knows you better than you! So, let's collaborate and make a greater impact together, than alone.SHE PUBLISHING LLC is a black woman owned publishing and retail company that was founded during the COVID-19 Pandemic. They've created a community of authors to experience a togetherness (family), wowing their readers, keeping creative control, and if need be, flipping their manuscript while simultaneously manifesting and leaving their legacy.
How does one define the word story? Long, short, funny or serious? Dark, inspirational, or possibly captivating? Each person has his or her own unique story to tell. Stories are never-ending journeys, hidden talents or suppressed memories, all waiting to be told. We all have a distinct definition of a story, so why not share yours? “The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon.”Join our next Flip Side Conversation with Kimberly Lawson. She is a TedX Speaker, International Bestselling Author, Best Selling Publisher, International Speaker, and Business Strategist. Kimberly began writing at the age of six. Little did she know that she had begun her journey into becoming a renowned author and since then, she has decided not to turn back. Aside from authoring and being a co-author of several best-selling books, she has successfully launched her own publishing company, Sherrelle Ink, LLC - A place where authors, storytellers, business owners, and leaders can find vision, voice, curiosity, and expression. Kimberly’s desire to see storytellers, businesses and individuals achieve exponential success is the driving force behind everything she does. And with all that pulls at our hope, distracts our vision, and tries to run our fear as leaders, business owners, educators, parents, and a community, I think Edward Miller says it best, “Stories are our primary tools of learning and teaching, the repositories of our lore and legends. They bring order into our confusing world. Think about how many times a day you use stories to pass along data, insights, memories or common-sense advice.” So, we must write, we must tell our stories, we must be bold and unapologetic about our truth and offer legacy to our planet. Write! Right Now!
According to a June 2020 Pew Research Center survey, 4 in 10 Black adults said that working to get more Black people elected to office would be a very effective tactic for groups striving to help Black Americans achieve equality. And in 2022, Pennsylvania elects the most diverse assembly ever. What does this mean for our communities, our voices, and our responsibility to be involved. We are talking with State Representative Morgan Cephas about being Bold, Black, and Beautiful to build equity and opportunity. As the current Chairwoman of the Philadelphia House Delegation and a lifelong public servant and native of West Philadelphia, Morgan works to forge cross-sector collaborations and partnerships to solve some of the community’s biggest challenges.
Dr. Linda J. M. Holloway’s philosophy on life is Dream Your Own Dreams. She is building her legacy through her own personal ministry- Women Without Limitations, where she educates, elevates, and empowers women and girls by teaching them there are no limits to what God Almighty can do with one's life and you are made in His image - beautifully, naturally, redeemed, and whole in Him.She acknowledges that she once suffered from the See Me Syndrome. This is where a person really does not feel good enough or deserving so he or she goes out of their way to seek and do what it takes in hope that the people in their community will see them. She doesn’t want anyone longing for validation, acceptance, and appreciation for the things that they do so people will see and accept them. Her work and over 50 publications challenge others to embrace and celebrate their journey, their identity, and their image in the mirror. Learn to celebrate life. Live unapologetically as ME, and know that this is how God designed you. Stand in truth and tell your story, don’t hide you. Understand you are already seen, just as you are and it’s time to heal…not only so your chains can fall but so that others’ can too.
The problem for many highly skilled professionals is that you have gotten to a level of success, you may have the title, the position, the corner office, and yet God has MORE for you to do. In this interactive Flip Side Conversation, Nicole walks you through the 3-step system she uses to coach her clients. It will allow you to move past who you are already and say yes to who you have NOT yet become.
How do you respond to fear, doubt, naysayers, and attempted dream stealers?In “Doctor Dollhouse,” you will meet Dr. Kwandaa Roberts, an OB/GYN and single mom of 2, who left her fulltime practice as a physician to become a dollhouse maker. Our conversation will tell the story of how a hobby turned her world upside down and changed her life forever. We’ll follower her incredible journey from going viral on social media, to becoming an interior designer on TV and starting her own company manufacturing modern dollhouses and furnishings, all while delivering babies. You’ll learn that letting go of fear can allow you to see that life is big enough to have more than one dream. Her story is one of resilience and perseverance. She has had TV shows not get picked up and investors back out of her dollhouse line. She lost one of her best friends to breast cancer, and her father to COVID. But neither loss would steal her hope or dream… both deaths gave her clarity and a new perspective. Dr. Roberts is now focused on creating her own dollhouse line of modern houses and furnishings because you’re never too old to start a new dream. Doctor Dollhouse is taking a huge leap of faith! Let’s leap with her and talk about possibility of the Flip Side of Adversity.
Success is not a destination. It is a life-long strategy of empowerment that builds on strengths, minimizes weaknesses, and focuses on the people and points of life that are most important. To reach our potential, we must be intentional about personal, spiritual, and mental growth. Join me in a conversation with Yvonne Richardson, entrepreneur, master stylist, mentor, content creator, and…. My “accountability partner” for growth! It’s time for R.E.A.L. Talk (Relationships, Elevation, Attitude, and Leadership) that’s not just around “goal setting” but getting a growth mindset in 2023.
We continue the conversation from last week… the nuggets just keep getting bigger and better. Tune in for Part 2 of The W.E.L.L. In Healthy Marriages :Marriage requires work and commitment. It is a special gift, that includes joy, laughter, tears, understanding, giving, forgiving, partnership, compassion, consideration, and relentless love. Join us for a Flip Side Conversation of the Challenges, Choices, and Changes needed for a W.E.L.L. (Working Everyday, for Lasting Love) Marriage with Founder and Ministry Leaders from W.O.W. - Wives of Wellness. Lean in to a conversation of Wives and Sisters who desire to bring connection, healing, wholeness, and growth to our relationships.
Marriage requires work and commitment. It is a special gift, that includes joy, laughter, tears, understanding, giving, forgiving, partnership, compassion, consideration, and relentless love. Join us for a Flip Side Conversation of the Challenges, Choices, and Changes needed for a W.E.L.L. (Working Everyday, for Lasting Love) Marriage with Founder and Ministry Leaders from W.O.W. - Wives of Wellness. Lean in to a conversation of Wives and Sisters who desire to bring connection, healing, wholeness, and growth to our relationships.
“It's possible for anyone to overcome their challenges and it's never too late to live purposefully. My family and I survived civil war; that's shaped the way that I do life professionally and personally. Whether you started out with a great start, or you come from humble beginnings, everyone has a story to tell. Once I discovered what God was calling me to do in my community, it's shaped the businesses I've launched, the relationships I invest in, and how I position myself to know what He wants me to do next.”Originally from Freetown, Sierra Leone, Andrena Sawyer and her family moved to the United States when she was nine years old due to a civil war that left thousands dead and untold numbers maimed and displaced. She now credits her family's move during the war for her interest in human triumph and perseverance. She has since actively worked to mobilize and empower others.She is the President of P.E.R.K. Consulting, an advisory firm for small to mid-sized nonprofits and businesses, and the Founder of the Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network. Her passion for community, storytelling, and empowerment show up in The Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network (MCWEN). MCWEN is a thriving community for Christian women of color who have an interest in entrepreneurship and business ownership. Using the Proverbs 31 woman as a model, MCWEN seeks to support women to become impactful and positively influential in their homes, community, and at work. For us, it's not just business as usual. Networking is an action work. Let’s get to work, TOGETHER!
Reconciliation, reconnection, and support from within and from others, while important, can be difficult to achieve on our own. Join Dr. Benjamin Alouf, board certified Pediatrician and Chief Medical Officer at Limbix, on a Flip Side conversation about the role these factors and more play in a young person’s mental health journey. Dr. Alouf and the diverse team of clinicians, product designers, researchers, and engineers at Limbix are on a mission to make mental health treatment accessible to young people who need it the most, when and where they need it the most. He will share his knowledge about treatment options for adolescent depression, namely digital therapeutics. Digital therapeutics allow young people to feel more comfortable with their feelings and connect with mental health treatment, like cognitive behavioral therapy, which has been shown to be very effective in this population. Hear from Dr. Alouf the story of a digital therapeutic user who gained a deeper understanding of their feelings and symptoms with the guidance of a digital therapeutic. This Flip Side conversation will also delve into real issues young people in minority and marginalized communities are facing when accessing mental healthcare.
It’s not easy to watch someone perform or do what you’re called to do and get a different response or more opportunities than you get when you do “the same thing”. The process and journey to purpose and promise is different for everyone, and it’s easy to get distracted by someone else’s success when you feel like your success is long overdue. If you’re not careful, your frustration can turn bitterness, making you critical, cynical even and further delay your success. Let’s expose that subtle plan of the enemy and make sure we don’t self-sabotage and postpone our “release” date.
Most emerging entrepreneurs are not exposed to business developmental resources. Growing a profitable business can seem unrealistic. Aundra Williams helps cultivate female entrepreneurs into industry disruptors through authentic, heartfelt marketing and creative strategies that will create a lasting brand. Join us for a flip side conversation of faith, finances, and forward movement that help entrepreneurs trust their timeline and building unwavering faith in God as He develops character and resilience within business and life.
Maryann Reid is a 7-time award-winning author published by St. Martin’s Press and a Forbes.com contributor. She’s been featured in Glamour, Newsweek, USA Today, The New Yorker, Essence, and more. After challenging times in her life, financially and emotionally, she cofounded Alphanista, a peer mentoring platform for multicultural women in senior management. She works with high-achieving women who are exhausted, yet gifted, and talented, but struggle with identifying concrete gaps they have to reaching the next level and would like to get there with ease. Join her Flip Side Conversation of moving through bankruptcy, divorce, and business start up to invest in relationships and discover what they do to change us first, then others.
Have you ever sought to disappear from excruciating pain? Are you tired of questioning how you’ll go on after your loss? Wouldn’t it be nice to be in a crowded room and not feel completely alone? Wouldn’t it be nice to know your life still has meaning and purpose even after your hurt?
As a survivor of sexual abuse and loss, Katherine Barner is here to tell you life can be meaningful again in spite of what pain, grief or loss wants you to believe. She has created resources and community for healing and managing triggers, dealing with intimacy issues, shame, self-care, financial fitness, spiritual growth, and more.
She is the founder of Sisters Speak Up Society www.SistersSpeakUp.org and Living Beyond Loss Academy www.livingbeyondloss.org . These communities have been designed to provide inspiration, encouragement, support and accountability for a journey toward healing and living the life members desire and deserve. With her engaging, powerful, and down to earth communication style, Katherine has entertained and challenged audiences across the country as a national motivational speaker, Bible teacher, Emcee, and Host.
Many of us have allowed obstacles and adversaries to leave us in a stagnant place of pain. We are haunted by the faces of those who have hurt us in the past, and we wear a mask to conceal our emotional identity. But we cannot allow those faces, even if they are our own, to haunt us forever if we want to move on and grow in our purpose. Instead, we must learn to unveil our truth, acknowledge it, and embrace the lessons that can be found in those painful moments.
Join entrepreneur, speaker, author, coach- Monique Smith in a conversation of healing, worth, courage, trailblazing, and leveling up on the Flip Side of Adversity.
With the understanding that knowledge is the key to success, Monique Smith will share leadership tools to prepare listeners with strategies to break through limits and plant the Seeds of Empowerment. Monique has dedicated her life to marketing the success of others, developing opportunities for the underrepresented and influencing decision makers to embrace all that makes them unique and powerful. These actions have led to extraordinary opportunities to facilitate change and see strides in the development of others.
One of the biggest lessons T.W. Suggs has learned has been that there is a correlation between forgiveness, healing, and worthiness. When we fail to forgive, we’re tethered to painful stories and memories which prevent us from growing and learning how amazing we really are. The absolute biggest lesson T.W. learned in his journey is that surrogates are not allowed. That is, you can’t have someone birth something for you (healing, a sense of worthiness, etc.). You are meant to give life to yourself.
Join us as we explore the connection between trauma and worthiness and how we can heal from our traumatic experiences while “While Running Through The Rain”. T.W. Suggs’ latest book, 'Running Through The Rain' examines serious issues of forgiveness, identity, rejection, and the unseen trauma black men and boys encounter but seldom express. This Flip Side Conversation will examine real issues that also remind us of the importance of opening our hearts to the little moments that make us smile, that exist around us all.
Kizzy Kittrell Dogan transforms and empowers teen girls to discover their purpose, passion, and superpowers as The Teen Girl Mentor. Her book, Thirteen, was written to motivate, inspire, and empower young girls to speak up freely and truthfully, feel free to show up as their authentic selves, and learn how to articulate their feelings without the fear of being misunderstood, ignored, rejected, unseen or unheard. Join our Flipside Conversation, as Kizzy encourages girls and women, caring for the girl inside, to “Work Hard Daily At Becoming The Best Version Of Yourself Because Everyone Else Is Already Taken. She works to send the message that Love Grows Here; and as a teen, becoming the best version of yourself may sound like a massive goal because it is … but with just the right amount of intention, consistency, dedication, commitment, honesty, bravery, planning, and prayer… it can and will happen! Tune in for the lessons and tools to stay the course to the best version of you, and know it’s enough.
Black Women's Educational Alliance, referred to as BWEA, is an organization that was founded in 1976 in response to the expressed concerns about the equity of opportunities for black women in all divisions of the field of education. Tameron Dancy, the current Vice President of the Philadelphia Chapter of BWEA, chairs the Career Mobility Committee and offers women the opportunity to move from managing problems to leading solutions.
Understanding that education is the most valuable tool anyone can attain to enrich their lives, BWEA strives to develop resources that support sound thinking patterns for women leaders to enrich their mind, sharpen skills, and strengthen emotional resilience and inspire the same within children, families, and communities they influence. Join us for a conversation with Principal Tameron Dancy and explore myths about leadership, professional growth strategies, and ways to invest in your capacity. What do you need to lead in a time of change and strain? Our flip side conversation will empower women to understand the impact of their voice and give themselves permission to FULLY lead.
Audacity, Access and Advocacy create the toolkit for polishing an equity lens and moving from F.E.A.R. to intentional action, from isolation to inclusion, and from silos to community. This conversation allows participants to embrace diversity and examine equity with the intentionality of sparking change that celebrates the beauty of difference and creates room for divergent perspectives. On the flip side of fear, we can examine ways to plan for supportive environments for students and families, utilizing tools for systemic approaches that embrace conversations about color, culture and acceptance within the classroom and fostering awareness to enhance inclusive approaches for healthy learning and healing practices for the success of all children. “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” - Barack Obama
Checking boxes that provide affirmation that “I have ARRIVED”, may have felt amazing initially but eventually led to dissatisfaction, discontentment, and discouragement. During Dr. Renai Ellison’s life’s journey, losing herself in her struggle for acceptance, validation, and love, has caused her to not just veer of her life path of self-discovery, it has completely impeded her path to self-discovery.
Acknowledging, accepting, and affirming her relationship with the Lord has been her anchor in many storms. Abandoning inauthenticity and embracing self-discovery has been a complex maze of learning the true essence of what it means to be Renai and to walk in her personal truth, and how looking introspectively is a practice that has benefited her tremendously.
Join us for a conversation about her new book, From Fake to Phenomenal, and unpack jewels that inform your the Flip Side of your story.
Using her 30 years of experience as a nurse, nurse educator, and entrepreneur, Shannon Jackson, The People’s Nurse, has the mission to motivate, educate, and inspire others to live their lives without limits. Join us as we explore the importance of health in marginalized communities and the power individuals have to take control of their health.
We hear the terms health and wellness frequently and they are often utilized interchangeably, yet the implications are marginally unique from one another.
Health can be characterized as a condition of our physical being, regardless of whether positive or negative. Our condition of health relies upon different variables like heredity, natural condition, societal access, selections of food sources and beverages, wellness and activities, sleep and rest, contemplations, and our passionate perspective.
On the contrary, wellness is characterized as the general cycle of keeping an overall condition of good wellbeing. It involves the cognizant choice and empowerment of the individual that is required to cultivate wellness, while health essentially implies an individual’s condition.
Shannon Jackson will unpack the choices and conditions between the two and share nuggets from her weekly podcast that describes real-world situations and provides actionable advice to help listeners live better lives.
Her combination of general life coaching and from-the-heart inspiration will give us health tools for “Living Your Life Without Limits”. Her Flip Side Conversation will educate, empower, and advocate for equity so that every listener can integrate every day approaches to prepare us for any difficulties that we may face and in order to break through or jump over any barriers that get in our way.
I've taken my pain and turned it into a big part of my purpose. Learning I was a sickle cell trait carrier came out from the shadows. Honestly, I had never heard the term before. The more I inquired, it felt like something people wanted me to whisper about behind closed doors. However, I refused to whisper. Instead, whenever I receive the chance to discuss sickle cell trait I speak freely about it, and I happily welcome conversations about sickle cell disease.
Advocacy gave me the power I needed to feel like I could play a part in re-writing history. And take the present moment, future, and hopes into my own hands. Advocacy feels like a gift that I can present my daughter with in the future. Then let her know that I've done everything I can to better her life as a sickle cell patient. As a result, I write sickle cell children's books to help parents explain this complex disease to their children, family members, and friends so others will better understand sickle cell and how it impacts families as a whole.
Being served divorce papers as an entrepreneur was a huge setback, especially because Dr. Pamela Ellis works with families and considers her services as a solution that saves marriages. To heal, she started a mindfulness practice that she has incorporated into her work with teens who are anxious about their college process.
It’s painful to see students get overwhelmed and lose steam…or not take a stand for their skills and talents. With proper guidance, the whole process can be exciting and FUN! Dr. Ellis wants to help teens feel enthused and supported. She has visited more than 500 colleges and universities internationally to gain insight into their varying cultures and to explore the range of academic and social opportunities available to students on campus. Her research areas include high school to college transition, parent engagement, African-American males in education, and college completion.
She is a highly sought-after speaker and author of the best-selling book What to Know Before They Go: College Edition, which helps school leaders, counselors, mentors and parents/caregivers support teens toward higher education success.
“Money isn’t everything, but it is a necessary tool for us to use to impact the world! You can not be charitable if you aren’t profitable. You can’t be profitable if you don’t have a plan to profit and knowledge of how to keep more of the profit” - Erica Lane
Known to the world as the Money Elevation Strategist. Erica Lane has developed an exceptional profit management approach for entrepreneurs, which enabled her to triple her income in only three years using what is now her Profitable Entrepreneur Money Makeover. Her accolades include Multi Award-Winning Entrepreneur Profit Coach, a 5x Best-Selling Author, Certified International Keynote Speaker and Founder Of The Real Money Talk Summit. The Real Money Talk Summit is a sisterhood of authentic expert driven conversations and learning experiences to own the financial power in your life and business!
Join the Money Elevation Strategist as she gives the strategies every entrepreneur who also work a full time job, should use to increase profits in their business. It starts with... Leveraging Being An Employee Of Excellence As A Profitable Entrepreneur Strategy. Full time entrepreneur, part time hustle, all the time excellence pursuer... we are talking about all of it on the Flip Side of Adversity. Overcome your hurdles to money elevation, career movement, and personal growth.
No strategy Copying others Pretending to people please….
Most entrepreneurs need to believe in themselves more. Specifically, showing up how they “think” they should show up leaves them tired and burnt out in their business. If they show up to what is actually true to them and not the mind gremlins, they will not only have ease in their business but they will fulfill what they set out to accomplish.
Now is the time to be you. There is a DEMAND for authenticity for the businesses that people shop from during a time when people are looking for truth, real help, and needed value. Navigating what that looks like is actually one of the hardest things in business. Showing up as YOU with the discernment to distinguish fear from this it not for you is key.
Mothyna James- Brightful is passionate and inspirational with a personal motto of “community development is a lifetime commitment.” That commitment starts with her drive to work with women and girls. Mothyna believes that healthy and whole women produce healthy and whole communities. She has trained over 100,000 individuals in the field of sexual violence prevention and have spent over 40,000 hours on stages around the world.
In recognition of her works, she has appeared in publications such as The Daily Record, Ebony Magazine, Be What I Want to Be Magazine, and The Afro-American Newspapers. With four publications under her belt, she is the author of the Amazon Bestseller Engage Inspire Prevent: Strategies for Educating Teens on Sexual Violence and co-author of Speak Up: The Ultimate Guide to Dominate the Speaking Industry.
For 17 years, Mothyna was the co-founder and Visionary Director of Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation, Inc. (HWHN). She committed to outrageously serving women leaders to create massive personal and professional success authentically. Sister Mothyna currently serves coaches, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs to elevate their public speaking skills as the CEO of Stage Ready Speakers.
Jevon Wooden is a business and mindset coach, speaker, author, and veteran of the US Army and the tech industry. He specializes in empowering motivated people to build the life of their dreams, professionally and personally. Wooden felt called to this line of work after navigating his fair share of adversity and emerging from it stronger, wiser, and committed to uplifting others.
Wooden learned the power of taking inspired action, investing whole-heartedly in relationships, embracing his authentic self, and genuinely connecting with others from a place of understanding and transparency. These experiences taught him the importance of mindset when facing what seemed like impossible odds. They also showed him that you could do more with less, but not without a solid strategy and a commitment to maintaining good mental health.
Wooden is passionate about sharing his unique mix of mindset and business coaching to help business leaders and entrepreneurs do more and be more without losing themselves in the process.
Rachelle McCloud, LCSW is a Mental Health Therapist and Emotional Wellness. Through years of successfully helping clients move their anxiety, depression and trauma disorders into remission, she has developed a program that empowers people to skillfully get rid of symptoms and heal. She is also the facilitator of the Facebook group called Releasing the Baggage of Anxiety, Depression and Traumatic Stress where she delivers free training on leading interventions that work well for getting rid of symptoms, not just coping or managing them. Her mission is to empower people to do their own healing work effectively, safely and skillfully.
Many of us remember this childhood saying, Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Thinking back on broken relationships, painful interactions, and hurt, some of us would have preferred the sticks and stones. Unfortunately, this childhood mantra was inaccurate; if we are honest - words hurt. The way we use words has a profound effect on our mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Careless words rob us of our joy, peace, and creativity.
LaVonne Weaver’s passion for art and writing became an outlet in overcoming the invisible wounds not visible for bandaids but still needed dressing. Art became a safe space for her and helped her begin healing in hidden places. Journaling and quiet time became part of her daily self-care routine. Art became her therapy, every evening she made affirmation/scripture collages, word clouds, and inspirational infographics, and posted them in her environment. She surrounded herself with words that mattered.
Now, as a self-care specialist, La Vonne combines her love of teaching and creativity to work alongside compassionate professionals like educators, caregivers, and social service providers. By providing resources, compassionate strategies, workshops, and safe spaces, La Vonne supports women in establishing a sense of self-care from the inside and out. Her company, Liv Vibrantly, tells a story about how challenges can become works of art. Life is a classroom, and our experiences fit together to create beautiful masterpieces. “Self-care is an invitation to love who we are now and embrace who we becoming with compassion.”
I started running in July 2013. I knew I needed some consistency in my exercise regimen to combat the weight I was gaining. Since that time, My WHY has continually evolved. I met a member of Black Girls Run (BGR) at a wedding on a Sunday and committed to a meet up on that Monday with no intentions of attending again. There were so many barriers in my mind. The voice in my head said, they meet too early, I don’t know anyone, running is going to kill my knees and what in the world am I going to do with my hair? Who knew how my YES to running would open up a world of adventure and opportunity. Nine years later, I am a marathoner, a swimmer and a cyclist. I arrived here not by talent. Each accomplishment has taken discipline, determination and accountability. This trifecta has helped me to develop some BE attitudes to conquer my fears and accomplish success on and off the asphalt.
With a professional career spanning over 25 years, I’ve taken a special interest in educating people about finances and wealth creation. In 2020, I launched Dimiprinciples LLC- Wisdom is the principal thing. Get wisdom but in all your getting, get understanding. With this platform, I’ve created intimate spaces for women to have candid conversations about finances. Based upon my experience in the finance industry, I’ve learned that too many women are struggling in silence concerning finances while giving the appearance of having it all together. I provide women with the tools needed to shift their money mindset and gain financial freedom. I show women that with discipline, determination and accountability they can go from doing ordinary things to accomplishing extraordinary things.
The Women of Wellness (WOW) ministry and movement has met women from around the country in their places of dryness, thirst, and trauma. Dale Sharpe Lee is the founder of WOW and has a heart to serve God and women in order to impact and change lives. She is clear about fulfilling her purpose to provide opportunities for women to have access to sister- to-sister connections and wellness information and resources. The mission of WOW is to develop and facilitate educational and relationship forums that will foster an environment that results in the healing process for situations and circumstances that are hindering growth and development in women. As we close out the month of Flip Side Conversations on Harmony over Hustle, Lady Dale and I will examine strategies and the heart condition for equipping and empowering women to get up from dry places in their lives that have left them exhausted, depleted, and unfulfilled in order to grow and develop spiritually, emotionally, physically, financially, mentally, and relationally by leaving empty water pots and excuses behind. Are you thirsty? Come take a drink…
For years I found myself on under a great deal of anxiety and stress which manifested in health issues such as fatigue, insomnia, weight gain and chronic asthma. The culprit? People pleasing!
From the time I was a young girl, I sought the approval of everyone around me and worked tirelessly to keep the peace. This long-engrained behavior finally came to a head as I was turning fifty and looked at my life: married to a man with bipolar disorder; overwhelm as a caregiver and “married” single parent; struggling to leave the church of my childhood and fully embrace my God-given purpose.
Through a decade-long study of the Word of God, I learned my true identity: one that is centered in pleasing God; not people. I learned how to trust myself, which resulted in an uncanny ability to trust others. I found the voice I had polished professionally and learned to speak out personally, where it mattered most: in parenting and in my personal relationships. The guilt that was engrained in me from childhood on lost its grip and I am able to live free!
There is always a tipping point. For me it came as I battled the questions that arise when a loved one attempts suicide; then there was a divorce and finally a re-building of my life. Ironically, the re-buildig came quickly once I had stopped people pleasing, found my voice and began walking in a Christ-centered confidence.
My story is no different than thousands of other women who remain in the grip of people pleasing. There is a way out and I can’t wait to talk about it!!
Watching people rush here and there.... In the grocery store, to the meeting, from the car, thru traffic... with this list, that request... They want what for dinner?!?! LOL.
The “hustle culture” of today can wear us down and out and many of us would like to press the pause button for just a moment for us to reconnect with the moment. This flip side conversation will challenge us to be intentional and not miss these moments. There are times when the “ hustle culture of life” gets in the way of the daily opportunity to live bold, free, intentional, and abundantly.
Everyone has a lifetime of habits, which impact who we are as people. When we face times of pace, stress, loneliness, boredom, anger or even joy and celebration - we revert to our old habits. But, the task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you. Which old habit do you need to replace with a new habit to live fully and free from the inside out and with a high quality of life. It's not just about the quantity of years... but the quality we place in those years.
Dr. Deborah Witt and I will share the impact of stress on our mind, body, and emotions and then examine how to invest in tangible ways for setting priorities and habits for a healthy lifestyle, strong mindset, stable relationships, and a powerful purpose.
Dr. Bonita Senior’s childhood was covered with trauma, poverty and neglect. With access to resources, she has developed a blueprint from lived experiences that, as an adult, has allowed her to be able to turn her life around. In her book, From Doomed to Doctor, she acknowledges that she was “born in the crack but didn’t fall through”! She overcame her past, her habits, and her risk-seeking behaviors. Today, she is happy, whole and free--- she uses her journey to free and uplift others. She serves to Change lives.
“What really matters is living life on purpose. Our guest cohost, Jeneen Barlow was there when both her parents drew their last breath, and she is so clear about this. She is happy to be able to do what she loves every day, and even happier there is tangible evidence her work enriches the lives of others.
Jeneen had planned to go into law, possibly doing some pro bono work. But she discovered economic development closely related to her passion for helping others gain independence through business. And now, as the author of Don’t Be Scared, Bespeak, and co-author of triple bestseller, Don’t Be Scared, Live on Purpose, Jeneen lives her passion and purpose through delivering results-producing presentations and clarity coaching and training through the co-creation of The Destiny Statement Process and the Custom Cash-Generating Curriculum.
As a leader in both the worlds of education and business, Jéneen has proven her ability to bring diverse teams of people together in ways that surpass their differences and pool their resources to fulfill the mission at hand. Join our Flip Side of Adversity conversation with Jeneen as she explains what she calls The 4 Pillars of Purpose and why, in a post-pandemic culture, the 4 Pillars are essential to achieving success?
Some people are uncomfortable with the disruption that change causes, but the disruption is necessary if anything is going to change. After our first year of hosting Flip Side Stories with amazing guests, the power of leveraging disruptions to navigate discomfort and access destiny moments has never been more relevant for me. Join me for our one year anniversary show and highlights from the top ten shows. Change is the only constant in life and I have learned so much form guests this year about resilience in change and moving forward. If you have felt like quitting? Have you thought the last interruption derailed your opportunities? Are you exhausted from uncertainty and change? I am picking the most powerful lessons from past quests that have kept me moving forward in this new adventure… creating my Flip Side moments on the other side of uncertainty, discomfort, and vulnerability. Tune in for bright spots, clear strategies, and the chance to change perspective and push forward in your passion.
As the author of, S.M.I.L.E. How-to Guide to Get Through Any Storm, Shelly Shelton has a few things to say about smiling through a storm. On the Flipside of blindness, MS, and divorce, she lives, teaches, and speaks about how to live an UNSTOPPABLE life. She has founded 5 businesses and has the mission to teach others to do the same through her Unstoppable University coursework.
If you are asking how to bounce back from financial trauma, emotional drama, moments of wanting to call your mama & learn how to love life again. Shelly Shelton- the Bounce Back Coach- divorce recovery/resiliency specialist will share with us the principles to get through the get-through and live the life we’ve dreamed of having!
We live in a multi-ethnic, multi-generational, multi-class world. We want our voice to impact as many people as possible, but this can seem challenging. In this session, Lucy Kyllonen will share how to create an authentic message that can reach diverse audiences in churches, businesses and on-line platforms.
Lucy Kyllonen is the Director of Chosen Women’s Ministry at Crossover Church in Tampa and a Certified Life & Spiritual Development Coach. She is an author and holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Mental Health Counseling. Lucy influences change, infuses truth and ignites hope in the lives of women.
How do you rewrite your message after life’s interruptions? TikTok guru and content creator, Keenya Kelly will share her story of set backs, disappointments, and detours which all landed her in a place of new adventure and business success.
Keenya is the CEO of If You brand It, a marketing and consulting firm in San Diego, CA where she strategically helps business owners develop video marketing strategies Keenya decided to learn about the TikTok platform as a way to market her business during the pandemic. In just 12 short months Keenya has grown her account to over 470,000 followers and has helped clients reach millions of followers as well.
Join our conversation with Keenya Kelly and draw on ways to master your message, Reach your audience, and influence others.
We are celebrating our 50th Episode with Grammy Award Winning Producer and Flipside of Adversity Engineer, Keith Pelzer.
Sometimes new tasks can become the most important part of our lives. But we have to take the risk first, in order to achieve new things. In March of 2020, Living Strong Consulting had to create a huge pivot in order to survive and; often, choosing the person to bring your vulnerable ideas to can catapult or crush your confidence to succeed. We have had success beyond anything I could have imagined over the last two years, and people often ask … How do you keep growing against rollercoaster odds?
Well… “The reward is in the risk. No one ever ascended a mountain without risk.” There have been three key components to our climb during the pandemic: Faith, Friendship, and Flipside stories. And the first step was connecting with a like-minded partner in crime willing to climb, dream, and create right along side of my adventure. Pastor, Producer, and Creative Keith Pelzer has been that person. It all started with a “YES” and possibility grew from there.
What are you hesitating to say yes to because you can not be certain of the outcome?
How are you allowing growth to remain on pause because you are afraid of risk?
Are you playing safe and sabotaging your plan?
Log into my conversation with the thought partner behind our radical shift, innovative changes, and traction for growth. We will share strategies, mindset, and technical tips to continuing to innovate in a season of change. We are not looking to bounce back to anything. Our bounce is forward with a momentum of an up and down climb with risks and learned lessons at each twist and turn. But we are not turning back. Join us on 4/28 @5pm EST for a lot of laughs and practical tips for your Flip!
Being a great leader means setting the emotional tone & example – in good times and perhaps more importantly in bad.
Inevitably, we face change every day of our lives which can have a different impact on the quality and effectiveness of our leadership. How we make sense of change will affect how we process change and our ability to respond in innovative and creative ways. Leaders who gain a greater insight in dealing with personal and organizational change can increase personal margin and manage toxic stress in order to take better care of themselves and find ways to translate perspectives about change into their leadership and environments. Our mindset of endurance as leaders directly connects to our potential for growth in change and success.
Becoming a victim of abuse at an early age caused Nateshe Williams to have an unhealthy view and understanding of love. For years she carried unidentified cargo... weight... labels. Her faith and Heavenly Father reshaped her baggage and what defined her value. Now, as a life coach, she has a desire to inspire and a passion to serve. Her flip side story and life coaching tools will provide insight on building confidence, goals, and a fresh perspective for breaking down self imposed limitations.
The moment of saying, “Yes” to pain can be the first of many moments where pain becomes a paintbrush to create something unimaginable. The last two years of the pandemic have been a tremendous source of pain in so many ways, join our conversation for strategies to transform loss, grief, hurt, and uncertainty into meaningful purpose. Activist, Counselor, Innovator, Minister, Laurene Williams, is known for her ability to give voice to the deepest expressions of Spirit and connect them to the daily experiences of living. Reverend Laurene Williams delights in creating spaces in which people can express love, experience connection, demonstrate responsibility and empower community.
Fear was something that took over my life for many years. I was afraid of everything. Afraid of failure, afraid of what people thought of me, afraid of success, afraid of being seen, afraid of messing things up, and afraid of being what God has called me to be, just to name a few. It dictated everything in my life. When I looked up and saw that I was moving but standing still, I knew it was time to overcome it. Fear had crept up on me without my permission. Today I stand ready and willing to face the fear that has tried to control my life. I once heard someone say, the only way to overcome fear is to do whatever it is that you are afraid of. I’m so excited to share that in this season of my life, I am doing everything that fear told me I couldn’t do.
This show will bring to light historical context on racism and bigotry, and how it is still impacting people of color today. Systemic racism has led us to where we are today, and the continued presence of racism has led to increases in hate crimes. Join us as we unpack…
What conditions exist that are potentially contributing to increased hate crimes?
How do you think marginalized groups can work together to fight systemic racism?
What can we do to influence long-term change in the fight against racism and hate?
It’s a Flipside conversation about healing, collaboration, and change.
God’s interruptions are often invitations to something more significant. Don’t miss out on the blessing of participating in God’s plan because it doesn’t look like what you planned.
Sooooo, last night with 30 seconds to go I had to decide “Do I take the easy out and cancel or Do I step into an interruption and test out what God has put in me for such a time as this.”
I chose to step - terrified but determined. Why would you do something so scary????? Because I NEVER want to walk away from a moment saying, “What if”?
Life threw me curve ball and the Girlfriend Gathering Crew said “Batter Up!” and we hit a home run!!!
Rick Warren has a quote, “We are the product of our past but we don’t have to be a prisoner to it.” Regardless of what has happened to us we don’t have to be shackled to it and allow it to define us. But let’s be honest life can be overwhelming; and even when we are confident and competent in our abilities and skills to achieve success with joy and gratitude, we can still attest to the reality that sometimes, life still gets hard. And if we don’t stay alert to what we believe to be true, we can become chained to lies, tricks, and skeems designed to distort our value and worth in the middle of our story- sabotaging the potential for our ending.
Letting go of our chains (thoughts/hurts/ lies/ narratives) is essential to becoming everything God has called us to be. Sometimes, letting go is difficult because we don’t physically see the chains, so we deny them or ignore them because they are too difficult to acknowledge or confront.
In the title for our show Zohnette Sligh shares an expression “who I choose to be”...choice denotes that there are alternatives for our paths. Join us for a conversation of how creativity, adventure and vulnerability can unlock chains and open doorways to purpose and true identity.
How a chance opportunity at work led to creating a business around a new skill, a platform to keep people connected, and an entirely new way to do event planning in the Metaverse. Meta...What??? Yes, the metaverse - the internet’s next frontier and seen as a significant business and financial opportunity for the tech industry and other sectors. Brickrose Exchange owner, Bianca Jackson, brings people together, one gathering at a time. All while sharing innovative approaches to save struggling minority- owned businesses through innovation, cutting edge technology, and a virtual reality.
Meta (formerly known as Facebook): Investing $10 Billion to transition from a social media company to a Metaverse company. Dominating SEO with a name change and endless Metaverse content. Opportunity, accelerated business, and growth is not limited to the big companies.
What would it feel like to have your business explode with new sales? If this pandemic has taught us anything, it has been to approach the ordinary with innovation, and Bianca Jackson educates entrepreneurs, business owners, and vendors about massive opportunity for their business. BE THE 1ST IN YOUR INDUSTRY IN THE METAVERSE!!!
What does the word survive actually mean? We can use it so freely, a form of exaggerative humor, such as surviving a long meeting or “I survived” after a difficult exam or even a hot summer day.
Yet to someone who moves from a place of having been victimized, to claim the term survivor is significant and honorable—this word holds much meaning and heavy weight. The definition of survive is to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship. A survivor is a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died.
If we stop and think about what we have survived, I imagine we would have many stories of different forms of survivorship. I am a survivor of a near death experience. I am a survivor of cancer. I am a survivor of domestic abuse. I am a survivor of a stroke. I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. I am a survivor of sex trafficking.
In this show segment we will explore the idea of surviving out loud and what it looks like to live beyond a hardship loudly enough to be heard.
Dr. Heather Evans will share about some of her work with survivors in the USA and beyond from survivors of human sex trafficking and other forms of trauma, to survivors of genocide in the country of Rwanda. Through data from a research study of sex trafficking survivors, we will explore themes of post traumatic growth and evidences of how survivors from horrific, unspeakable forms of trauma can grow beyond survival.
Daryll Wharton's highest weight was 674 pounds. She prayed for God to let her die but didn't want to embarrass her husband by having her super morbid obese body carried out of their house by a team of people. Her weight saved her as well as made her want to die. After losing over 400 pounds, she is a Certified Life and Health Coach specializing in Weight loss Mindset Transformation. Using what she now calls her signature method, she utilizes gratitude, affirmations, meditation, vision boards, reciting, body awareness, journaling, visualization, and conscious breathing to continue her weight loss and improve her wellness. Now she has the pleasure of teaching others her signature method to push past where they keep stopping on their quest to be happy, healthy, and fit while feeling amazing at the same time!
Ashley Jackson is a wife, caregiver, author of Lost Travel Found, and event planner. After Ashley's husband was diagnosed with a rare cancer in stage 4, then beat that cancer with a 35% chance of survival, Ashley came to know her purpose in life.
Timeless Dream Events was born out of her pain and its mission and vision is to provide terminally ill people and their family members with a “timeless dream event” that will celebrate life and love. She plans various events, at minimal notice due to each unique and sensitive situation. Ashley has been humbled by being able to turn her own pain into being a blessing to others.
Join us in this powerful and timely conversation and unpack the answers to building purpose from trials on the Flipside of caregiver fatigue and loss of identity in someone else’s pain. Gain answers to…
How to get out of burnout?
At what point is it necessary to take care of yourself?
How can you reinvent you on the Flipside of trauma (yours and others)?
The fatigue is real. The desire to give up can be a weight. BUT, you are not alone. Feel seen. Know you can be heard. Join us on the Flipside of Adversity.
Why is the study of your history so important? Studying history helps us understand and grapple with complex questions and dilemmas by examining how the past has shaped (and continues to shape) relationships, connections, and passion. There's more to history than dates and times... it tells the story of lives, purpose, and drive. Join us in a conversation with Principal Aliya Catanch Bradley, a wife, mother, daughter, and activist. As women, we carry the energy of our mother, the power of our present, and the support for future generations. When we understand who we are and who's we are, at all times, there is power in every step. Stepping out of our history with clarity and the strength to stand in today with power in order to reshape destiny for others. Principal Bradley is determined to leave the world better than she found it, she will continue to use the energy and inspiration of her ancestors to keep pushing forward.
So many times, we run ourselves into the ground going, doing, and living in ways that could be harmful to our bodies, minds, and hearts. But when we take the time to unplug from the world and plug into God, we’re able to hear clearly as He continues to order or steps. We’re able to align our hearts and minds with the plans He has for our lives and what He wants us to do in this season. Join us for a talk about R.E.S.E.T. (Releasing Every Situation Encourages Transformation) and the importance of taking time to allow yourself to breathe and hear from God.
Have you felt robbed from life by anxiety and worry. Kyla Neil has walked that exhausted path and built a brand on the other side of the adversity that the road buddy of depression can lead you on. Her story, products, and business created through Kalm Konfidence have taken her on a journey of realizing that she does not need to control it all, that she can stop being frazzled, and she is not too feeble to press forward. Listen to the flip side of her thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that have now led to counseling services and purpose for teens and adults to work through their life challenges, instead of being overtaken by them. It's time to Kalm the Khaos! Join us.
Webster's defines faith as a strong belief, complete trust, or confidence in someone or something. As we move through life our experiences often shape what we begin to believe about ourselves, our world, and our place in it. Our guest, Renee Chenault- Fattah, shares how flipping the faith she had in her own story has led her through the flip side of adversity. Changing her belief and confidence in the story she told herself about herself has led to advocacy, social equity, and legacy for others.
The world is full to the brim with passionate people! What would happen if those same passionate people transformed their passions into action? Our schools would be better! Our communities would be safer! Our relationships would be healthier! How do we get there?
Dr. Stephanie Brown has three passions that electrify her life… faith, education, and writing. During the Pandemic Lockdown of 2020, God transformed her passions into action to address the lack of representation of characters of color in children’s literature and in curriculum. In fact, a survey of 3,716 books surveyed in 2019 indicated that only 11.9% had main characters that were African American. Animal character ranked at over 20% (Herndon, 2020). So, to transform her impact on education, her community, and the minds of children, she wrote and published a children’s book in 2021 called, “She Looks Like Me!”, where the main character is a spunky and curious little African American girl named Elena. The purpose of the book is to teach children about hidden figures in Black History and provide parents and educators with recommendations on how to promote diversity in children’s book at home and in the classroom.
The impact of, “She Looks Like Me!” has been tremendous! The book has been read aloud in classrooms all over Philadelphia, bought by educators nationwide and the support keeps growing! Dr. Brown has also created an educational resource hub called I AM Educational Series that provides free lesson plans for teachers and parents in Black History and in Women’s History. And… On MLK Day 2022, a second book, “She Looks Like Me!: The Activity Book”, will be released to give kids an opportunity to reinforce their knowledge of hidden figures in Black History through building fine motor skills, word searches, matching, coloring and more! The Activity Book also comes with a lesson plan.
It’s a new year… time for that Vision Board Party, right? Well…
What if we wanted to challenge you Beyond the Vision Board and give you strategy for the process of taking action and making impact where you are and where you want to be. Let’s take your vision and create a practical roadmap to get started on being the change you want to see – in your community and beyond.
Join Courtney Jackson, CEO of MisFit Heroes Inc. and Dr. Veirdre Jackson, CEO of Living Strong Consulting for a conversation about our 2022 plan to bring women together to not only share vision but create change. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about how to join growth oriented women in strategically planning for success in our personal and professional lives with up coming engaging activities, networking opportunities, and expert speakers.
Tune in for big announcements and even bigger opportunities!
Feeling Stuck? Could it be related to over-analyzing, which causes frustration, stress, feeling stuck, and associated fears that create stagnation. The flipside is a willingness to let go and let God creates a paradigm shift and forward movement.
As a women’s transformational speaker, Dr Deborah helps women transform their mindset and renew their spirits as they through the various menopause’s transitional phases. She provides solutions to the challenges of menopause: hot flashes, senior moments, night sweat, mood changes, and more. Her conversation will guide listeners towards promoting their health and wellness, as well as equip women to navigate the pitfalls of menopause and manage the signs and symptoms, aiding them to embrace their passion, purpose, and legacy while Going Thru The Change, LLC
Our conversation entitled “Menopause Is Not the Boss of ME” includes a comprehensive overview of the different stages of menopause: o Perimenopause o Menopause o Post-menopause
We will talk about strategies to manage and control signs and symptoms they are experiencing. Going beyond surviving “hot flashes”, this is a flip side conversation to initiate your own menopause management plan and get strategies to decrease and/or control symptoms associated with the change process your body is experiencing.
WHAT IF YOU NEVER CHASED BEAUTY AGAIN? Sandra Coates was once longing to be someone different, more focused on comparing or competing with others rather than fully accepting herself. But when God stepped in and asked if she wanted to see the real Sandra, everything shifted. What had once seemed impossible—fulfilling her desires for confidence, a positive body image, and an end to her cravings—became her reality.
By sharing her candid personal story about how she discovered her true identity, she invites others to break free of who they think they have to be, reject the worldly pressures to fit in or be perfect, open themselves to receive breathtaking love and acceptance from their Creator, and walk confidently in their God-given beauty, identity, and purpose.
MinkeeBlue Founder and designer, Sherrill Mosee, set out to solve a problem she calls the “overload bag syndrome.” She wanted to create an organizational fashion bag for busy women whose roles changed throughout the day. Mosee put her degree in engineering to work and came up with the patented MinkeeBlue design. During MinkeeBlues' first launch, Sherrill experienced a ton of orders and ordered 1200 bags but 30% of them were defective therefore she lost a lot of revenue. How do you manage the highs, lows, and losses of running a business and creating a powerful brand that revolutionizes the way consumers think about a product?
Have you felt “less” than yourself lately… hopeless, helpless, powerless. When everything feels turned upside down, even in that moment, we can shift our thought life from obstacle to opportunity. This season has had me encounter so many people devastated by turmoil, and I found myself struggling to remain an influence and not get infected by helplessness and hopelessness. So I have found myself returning to life lessons that have brought me through and FILLED my soul in the process. So it’s just you and me kid this week! I am sharing my story, my strategies, and my life lessons on Flipping powerless to Power-FULL. You get the mic and can ask me your questions… no, I may not know your story but I know your story is not meant to end here. So this week let’s lean in together, ask the hard questions, and get strategic about intentional areas that catapulted our growth , even when it was uncomfortable.
In a world that's wasting more food than ever before, why do one in nine people still go to bed hungry each night? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe calls for a radical transformation to our fight to end global hunger -- challenging us to rethink our routine approaches to addressing food insecurity and sharing how we can use technology to gather unused food and deliver it directly to people in need. During our Flip Side Conversation, Jasmine Crowe will discuss her journey as a tech entrepreneur and how she grew a multimillion dollar company in order to feed people in need. She will discuss the challenges she faces as a Black female entrepreneur, the amazing impact her company has made despite the pushback, and what inspired her to write her new children’s book “Everybody Eats.”
Did you know your gut has a brain and it is impacting your overall health? Our next Flip Side Story changes your focus to gut health (and the gut brain) to better understand and manage emotions and stress. Feel better and strengthen your relationships with you and every aspect of your life. Marty Wolner is a trauma trainer and stress coach with 17 years of lived experience. He has helped hundreds of people change their anger and their stress. His Healthy Anger Toolbox acknowledges you can get angry, but empowers you to express anger in much healthier ways, changing your life, your relationships, and your body.
Figuring out launch, distribution, and marketing of your brand can be tricky and trial and error. Join us for a conversation with Tracy Rookard, the creator and owner of the beauty brand, The Naked Face which is dedicated to creating products that use fresh, natural ingredients that you can pronounce. Learn from her lessons and lived experiences of the ups and downs to creating impact in the beauty industry with all natural products that are designed with you in mind. Each product is made with individual attention to detail and hand mixed with love and purpose. Purpose. Passion, Pivot, and Perseverance are all part of Tracy's flip side story that will help entrepreneurs Figure It Out.
Have you felt “less” than yourself lately… hopeless, helpless, powerless. When everything feels turned upside down, even in that moment, we can shift our thought life from obstacle to opportunity. This season has had me encounter so many people devastated by turmoil, and I found myself struggling to remain an influence and not get infected by helplessness and hopelessness. So I have found myself returning to life lessons that have brought me through and FILLED my soul in the process. So it’s just you and me kid this week! I am sharing my story, my strategies, and my life lessons on Flipping powerless to Power-FULL. You get the mic and can ask me your questions… no, I may not know your story but I know your story is not meant to end here. So this week let’s lean in together, ask the hard questions, and get strategic about intentional areas that catapulted our growth , even when it was uncomfortable.
In a “microwave culture” and a “right now mindset”, we can be pushed by demands and rushed by timelines and forget the power of wonder, curiosity, and creativity. Our next conversation with Dr. Shanda McManus creates a flip to that narrative as she shares her story which leads us from the front lines of a pandemic to the front row of her dream. Lean in to listen to how finding space to create also poured vitality into her life, even as she juggled being an essential worker, mother, and wife. There is power that nourishes at the heart of creativity. We hope you will allow her journey of finding room for herself and her artistry to help you to tap into your own creative path toward your destiny.
How do you love those close to you who battle with depression? How do you love yourself to the Flip Side of your own experience with depression. Join my conversation with, Benita Weathers, author and teacher of The SCREAM Within book and mental health program. Gain strategies and insight into Benita's story of how depression impacted her marriage and learn approaches for healing and restoration. And, as a pastor, listen to her mission to de-stigmatize mental health issues in Christian faith based communities and make mental health care a family affair. Tune into this personal and vulnerable story that keeps love at the center and honesty as the foundation.
Valerie Jackson and I will talk about making the decision to live past devastating seasons and awaken resilience. In her vulnerable Flip Side story, Valerie will share life after her brother's addiction and death, in order to inspire all of us that we can have New Beginnings with a Mindset Reset. She will share practical tools that have changed her life, created a pathway out of sorrow into success, and has shaped everyday thereafter. Join us in a conversation on the Flip Side of Adversity and experience post-traumatic growth and a life that is lived on purpose with purpose.
When you think about quitting, think about why you started!
All month, we have been celebrating the 5 year journey of Living Strong Consulting; and the CEO of Glow Creative, Chloe Cain, has reminded me through the milestones and memories and the peaks and the valleys of our story to never forget why we started this journey in the first place.
Webster defines 'tapped out as... weary, burned-out, drained, jaded, played out, pooped, DONE!... Like me, during the past 18 months, these words may sound familiar to you. But, each step down memory lane has reminded me that I have a choice and an opportunity to SHINE, even in the middle of the grind. Why - because the perseverance in my purpose, radiates hope for a GLOW generation.
So I choose to Tap in, and don't Tap out. Choose to keep going, to keep climbing and tap into what God wants to do significantly with my climb.
Join Chloe and I, for a flip side conversation; as I let Chloe interview me about my WHY. The lessons about the wants, the worries, and the wisdom but most of all the truth that I can't tap out because the best view comes after the hardest climb.
Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity 9/30 at 5:00 pm EST.
“Do you trust God, or don’t you?” is a question our Guest Co-host includes in her logo and her life decisions. Putting her faith first has led to career credentials, a book launch, entrepreneurship, and major moves. Log in to hear her story of how she Faithed It Over and learned how to take risks and live boldly in the process. If you are on a faith journey and need some encouragement, practical tools, and strategy for growth, this conversation is for you. Log in 9/23 at 5:00 pm EST for wit, wisdom, and truth from Pastor Sone.
As a businesswoman at heart and the PR Chic by trade, Monica. Biscoe is a firm believer of being in the right place at the right time to go to the next level…and the only way to go is UP! With so many platforms and points of focus, how does an entrepreneur promote your idea, get clients to purchase your product, attract followers to support your position, or get collaborators to recognize your value? PR people are storytellers. They create narratives to advance their message, to protect brands, and build reputations through the media, social media, or self-produced communication. Join me on 9/16 at 5:00 pm EST as we talk with a veteran in the field of PR, Monica Biscoe has 30 years of experience and branding knowledge to help any business owner find their voice and take control of their story.
Have you heard the saying,” It’s not how you start, but how you finish.”? Well, for Sergeant Waleska Gonzalez, it’s her lived experience, not just a cliché. After enduring homelessness, growing up in a home with domestic violence, dropping out of school in 10th grade, and overcoming later divorce. She joins the Flip Side conversation on 9/9 @ 5:00 pm EST with how she broke generational cycles, shattered glass ceilings and blazes trails for others as Sergeant Gonzalez, the first Puerto Rican female Pennsylvania State Police Officer. Making her dreams into a reality at all cost, empowered by will, strength and faith. On this journey she discovered purpose, a new-found freedom and ultimately self-love and power.
Stay tuned for our next episode of Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity on 9/2 at 5:00 pm EST when we talk with Dr. Irving Fryar about is Flip Side story of “From NFL to Prison Cell and Back’. https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/4019/living-strong-the-flip-side-of-adversity
Fryar retired from the NFL in 2001 after completing 17 NFL seasons. During that time, he caught 851 passes for 12,785 yards and 84 touchdowns, and 15,594 all-purpose yards. Fryar's 255 played games are the most ever for a New Jersey-born player.
From the #1draft pick in the NFL to the prison cell. We are having a “Then and Now” conversation with Pastor, Counselor, Community Leader, and Speaker- Dr. Irving Fryar. Dr. Fryar’s flip side story has included seasons of victory, pain, regret, and recovery on and off the field. Join us on Sept. 2nd at 5:00 pm EST for his life lessons and hear his life mission to be a great witness of the Gospel by letting his life be a living example of Jesus Christ.
This conversation with Dr. Claudia Curry will focus on issues of isolation, self doubt, rejection, and low expectations that impact women and will empower women to persist. Don’t tell me what I can’t do!” is intended to be a resource and support for women to take matters into their own hands and create a Flip in their story.
Has anything ever hit you and you felt like… “I will never come back from this!”
Well, join us for our next Flip Side Conversation with teacher, speaker and author, Jane Hopkins. After surviving a stroke and coma, Jane has continued to live a life of “I Still Can”. If you have ever wondered if you can keep going, log into our 14th episode of Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity for endurance strategies to reenforce that you haven’t come this far to quit. Learn from someone who is living through her victory, not under her adversity. And she wants to tell you…. “You STILL Can”, too.
You don’t have to preserve your pain in order to prove that it is real.” ~ Brittany Burgunder Emotional Healing from abuse, insecurities, abandonment, and shame includes facing the challenges of being liberated from brokenness, chains, and despair in order to take back your power. Yes, I said “challenges”, because to disrupt the reality of the default habits of familiar pain this process takes work, intentionality and perseverance. Healing is messy but beautiful in the end. Join Shivon Gunalan for a powerful Flip Side story of moving from a life feeling crossed out by your past to a crossover into the FULL potential of your future.
What if we were able to not see our broken past as our barrier, but see that our suffering is a call to action. Join our Flip Side conversation with Dr. Marnie Aylesworth, as she shares her story of childhood trauma and her journey of healing. Her willingness, as she would say to unpack the crap, has shaped her passion and purpose to create safe and loving spaces for children and the adults that support them. Learn how she integrates the unique combination of compassion leadership, mindfulness, and yoga into her life, career path, and leadership style to impact early childhood professionals across the state of PA to help them live the saying... When You Write the Story of Your Life, Don't Let Anyone Else Hold the Pen
Have you wondered how to maximize your story to operate in your full potential and learn the nuggets of how to pursue your dreams and destiny. We will discuss with Dr. Zanthia Reddish how her experience as an author, speaker, certified professional life coach, athlete manager, and parent advisor has impacted her personal journey and the empowerment she has found in connecting with others and guiding them through a process for Learning From Yesterday, Living for Today, Hoping for Tomorrow.
Have you ever felt like you were digging yourself into a hole you may never get out of, or you’ve been pushed into a hole that may feel like your dead end. In this week’s Flip Side story, my Guest Co-host and Author, Latoya Thompson, will lead us into a conversation about transitioning after the disruption of divorce to find a door of deliberate growth. And with any growth story, we will encounter dirt, but LaToya will define the two perspectives we can have about dirt in our experiences and we’ll have real talk about how our choices either keep us constantly digging or constructively planting.
Everyone has had to endure change, challenges, and trials during these last 16 months, but the question becomes have you had specific and personalized takeaways or lessons from what you have come through. During this segment, we will explore the flip side of crisis, unpack the power of pausing, and present a process for leaning into lessons and cultivating purpose, even from life’s twists and turns.
Have you ever struggled with insecurity? Have you questioned am I enough? I wrestled with these questions into my forties and there is so much I would have told my younger self. Well, creating space to have that flip side conversation with and for Generation X and Generation Z is our next conversation. We welcome young artist, student, and creative - Jazlyn Sligh to the Flip Side of Adversity, Episode 8. Join us for practical insight on what this generation needs, wants, and can offer in shaping of confidence, self value, personal and spiritual strength, and empowerment recognizing that even on the other side of the season we have been in, they are more than capable.
So often people ask, What tip will help them move forward through hard seasons in life? But there is no magic wand answer to that question. The real question and conviction becomes,
Are you willing to do the work, break up the broken thoughts, stand firm in emotional upheaval, and get grounded in truth when it feels like life is in pieces?
Join us for our conversation with gospel artist, Y’Anna Crawley. Her flip side story will challenge you embrace the pieces in life, accept what comes, move and change what you can, build and place your pieces where they should be to become open, transparent, honest and free.
Join us for a conversation with Kevette as she walks us through not just financial management, but a money mindset transformation. “Reinvented to Rise” is all about how you can transform your mindset to improve your money management and create a flip side story to your life from survival mode to a thriving lifestyle.
Too often, leaders who support and influence others feel they have to BE a certain way to meet the expectations of others. But BEING someone other than who you naturally are causes you to lose yourself and the power that comes with authenticity. Dr. Richardson succumbed to the exhausting attempt to be who and what everyone wanted her to be, instead of who she really was. That duplicitous living left her confused, lost, and broken. It wasn't until she began to create a flip and fully embrace her uniqueness that she began to shine brilliantly. Authenticity does not mean you satisfy the desires of everyone around you. It simply means you experience an internal peace and an external power while you pursue purpose that is fulfilling.
We are tackling big questions this week... Who we are, Why we think and behave as we do and How we can process internal narratives to promote healing when authentic narratives have been shattered from adversity and trauma. Join us as we explore ways to incorporate the Steps of Growth into the stories we tell ourselves. In a time of uncertainty, change, and transition, listen for ways to gain personal clarity and insights into your own power, growth, and healing on the flip side of your journey.
As fire hardens steel into a usable tool, so too can pain shape us into amazing people for the future. ~ John Maxwell
Join us for a conversation where a wake up call becomes a pathway to purpose, a platform of thousands of followers, and a flipside story that has turned weakness and doubt into freedom. What can you do to make bad experiences a positive in your life? Listen to our next guest, Diana Gladney, for practical tools and life lessons for shifting pain to purpose.
Why is your growth more important than your goals? To gain a new perspective on the power of a growth mindset, join us for our next episode where our guests will share their growth planning process for business, parenting, finances, relationships, and more. Get intentional strategies that take you from surviving to thriving on the flip side.
What’s the difference between being fearless and being brave? Today’s conversation unpacks the Fearless Conversations with a Limitless God series. It is time to interrupt broken belief systems, misguided self narratives, tragic stories of shame and regret and expose “hiding places” in order to be free and walk in fearless confidence, accessing promises and walking out purpose. No longer just brave.... but FEARLESS!