The Melanated, Mindful and Monetized Podcast: Recent Episodes
Charae Metevia
This podcast is geared towards melanated entrepreneurs who are juggling all the different responsibilities that come along with life and business. No matter where you are in life, you will gain some insight and encouragement by the stories we share and the lessons we discuss that we've learned from our life experiences. You'll find support, community, information, and empowerment in each episode.
NPower Founder and CEO, Genise Thomas, has established and maintained an impressive roster of diverse talent with whom she cultivates viral and visible programming and marketing platforms. Genise has over 10 years of experience working within the entertainment industry.
Beginning locally, she began to take part in the production of various concerts and conferences within the East Region by providing technical assistance and coordinating teams to execute with excellence second to none.
Genise currently resides in Baltimore and maintains a close connection to New York where she was born. She continues to be an active member of the community by mentoring inner-city women and providing career and life guidance.
Genise’s approach to entrepreneurship was to model a system that created opportunities for her entire family. She talked about how important it is as an entrepreneur to have a partner/spouse who is supportive of her ventures and visions.
Let’s be real. You don’t have to be an entrepreneur to experience burnout. Every single one of us could benefit from learning ways that we don’t burn ourselves out and how we can find revitalization and rejuvenation. Here are Genise’s 4 steps to avoid or fight burnout:
1) Learn how to create boundaries
2) Remember that everything doesn’t have to be perfect
3) Create good systems
4) Surround yourself with a solid support system.
Connect with Genise on the socials:
www.instagram.com/TheeNikkiet
The All Things That Podcast www.instagram.com/allthingsthat
www.facebook.com/genisestewardthomas
Connect via email to info@beinpowered.com.
Connect with me on FB or IG @charaemeteviaenterprises and let me know what you think of today’s episode.
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· www.instagram.com/charaemeteviaenterprises
If you’d like to learn more about working with me as a business consultant & coach, you can visit my website www.mbsllcmd.com for more information. I’ve been helping people just like you to finally get those business & money-making ideas out of their heads and executed in real life.
If you enjoyed today’s episode with Genise, please take a moment to follow, rate and comment on the show. Every single download or listen helps to spread the word so new listeners can find the podcast. And if you have a friend or family member who would be blessed by this conversation, go ahead, and share the episode with them.
Earl Nightingale once said, “All of us are self-made, but only the successful will admit it.”
Be blessed Friend.
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Charisse Gibbs is the creator of Making Sense with Charisse. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Family Studies from the University of Maryland College Park and her master’s degree in Human Services Counseling from Liberty University. Currently, Charisse works as the Senior Director of Family Services for the Baltimore County Head Start Program. She has spent her working life committed to helping others become their best selves. In her newest venture, she is passionate about helping people understand how to use budgeting as a tool to help them reach their goals. She is motivated to succeed by her greatest inspirations, her children Lael and Lee III (Tre).
Charisse gave us some tips and strategies to help us begin to transform our personal finances, starting with a budget.
The first thing is to change your mindset about budgets. BUDGET is NOT a bad word, ok? Charisse told us that a budget is simply a plan for our money.
Next, we need to identify our goals. And last, looking over past bank statements, determine where you’ve been spending your money. All these tips are a great starting point to creating a solid plan for every dollar you bring in.
A MOMENT OF SELF-REFLECTION: Am I building my wealth or stealing from my future wealth?
And remember, a budget is simply a plan for your money.
Connect with our resident budgeting expert! Follow Charisse on IG at https://instagram.com/making_sense_with_charisseor via email to makingsensewithcharisse@gmail.com.
Connect with me on FB or IG @charaemeteviaenterprises and let me know what you think of today’s episode.
- www.facebook.com/charaemeteviaenterprises
- www.instagram.com/charaemeteviaenterprises
Charisse started her business because once she had found a solution that worked for her to a very common problem, she now helps people by sharing real life solutions that work. I helped Charisse get started, and I want to help you too. As a business consultant & coach, I’ve been helping people just like you to finally get those business & money-making ideas out of their heads and executed in real life. If you have been toying with the idea of starting your own business or side hustle, then we should talk. I provide guidance and help with creating an action plan to take you from idea through execution. Because taking a good idea to a great idea is all in the DOING. If you want to start your own business and would like some guidance/help getting started, then let’s connect to see how I can help.
Connect with me and save! It’s the Thanksgiving holiday week, and I’ve got a bunch of specials available to help you get the momentum started sooner rather than later. I’ve been telling the entrepreneurs in my network that there’s still time left in 2022 to do something, and we’re not waiting until Jan 1st to start planning or executing. We’re making things happen now!
Visit my website www.mbsllcmd.com for more information. I also share business tips and strategies, upcoming events, and other goodies, so join my weekly newsletter to stay connected. And just a heads up, I’ll be making a special announcement in the next few weeks, so if you haven’t joined my newsletter yet, today’s a good day to get that done. Visit my website or the link in my social media bios to get started.
Quote of the Week: "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” – Warren Buffet
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Charmayne Wilson is the mom of 2 awesome young men, Judah, who’s living his dream as a musical artist and singer, and Cai, a freshman living out his dream on the college football field. Charmayne herself is a graduate of the University of Alabama, a worship pastor, and a Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Charmayne is impactful in ministry and has moved masses to tears with her beautiful singing voice.
Over the years, Charmayne’s motivation has shifted. Like most parents, her focus was first directed towards her children and being a good, present parent. But as she is transitioning into being an empty nester, she has now turned her attention (and free time) to create a platform that uses her life and testimony as examples that nothing is impossible, and that when it comes to accomplishing anything, just remember - it doesn’t have to be perfect, you just have to get it done.
Whatever your background or however you got started, you have the power and strength to create the life you want for yourself, your family, and your generations.
Connect with Charmayne -
Follow on IG at www.instagram.com/charmaynwm
Place your Mary Kay order at www.marykay.com/charmayowa
Connect with me! www.facebook.com/charaemeteviaenterprises and www.instagram.com/charaemeteviaenterprises.
Please feel free to share this episode with a friend or family member who would be blessed by this conversation. Also, please take a moment to follow, rate and comment on the show. Every little bit helps to spread the word so new listeners can find the podcast.
If you are looking to start your own business and would like some guidance/help getting started, I have coaching and consulting packages available. Visit my website, www.mbsllcmd.com for more information. I also share some business tips and strategies as well as upcoming events, so join my weekly newsletter to stay connected.
Quote of the Week: “the difference between a dream and a goal is simply that the goal is a dream with a deadline.” - Zig Ziglar
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Adrienne E. Bell is a 23x Amazon Bestselling publisher, movie director-producer, and brand management expert. Her superpower is to energize, empower, and encourage authors, coaches, speakers, and thought leaders to be remarkable, outstanding, and legendary in business, love, and friendships!
Affectionately known as AB by her clients and supporters, she has served an audience of 10,000+ through her supremely produced tours, product launches, marketing events, summits, conferences, movie premieres, awards shows, international voyages, speaking engagements, relationship seminars, and virtual experiences.
A few notes from the show:
- Connect with a mentor who can share their experiences and lessons learned with you. Take in their wisdom and then take action. It’s so helpful to have someone who understands what you’re going through and can lend some insights to help you manage.
- Adrienne’s 4 tips to managing your responsibilities were pure gold! Here they are:
- Time management is key! Adrienne uses the Pomodoro method. Limit distractions and give yourself periodic breaks to keep your mind and perspective fresh.
- Prioritize what’s important.
- Establish healthy boundaries. Establishing that healthy boundary for yourself is very important. And it’s also important to communicate those boundaries up front, and not after someone has violated it.
- Set proper expectations (for your clients, your family, your job, yourself)
- Show up! When you give your word, keep it. Period.
If you’d like to connect with Adrienne or have her help you produce your next big thing, then hit her up on her website at www.therealab.com, or www.facebook.com/TheRealAdrienneBell or www.instagram.com/TheRealAdrienneBell
Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Are you going to implement the steps that Adrienne gave us for managing our responsibilities? Or maybe it was another gem that has inspired you to take the next step towards your dream. I would love to hear from you. Hit me up on www.facebook.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises or www.instagram.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
If you’re interested in learning about my business coaching or virtual assistant services, you can find more information on my website at www.mbsllcmd.com. You can also join my newsletter or download my free eBook, the $ide Hustle Checklist, if you’re looking for ideas to bring in some extra income in the new year.
Quote of the Week: “Average people have great ideas. Legends have great execution.” – Anonymous
Be blessed Friend.
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I wanted to have this conversation with Dr. Zoe because over the years, I’ve come across more and more people who are acknowledging the importance and valuing the impact of therapy, and how important our mental health is to our success in life, as a parent, as an entrepreneur, as a person. And who better to have this conversation with than someone who helps people every day? So let me introduce you to my guest
Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, motivational speaker, podcast host, life coach and fitness fanatic. She is passionate about helping women who struggle in difficult relationships- especially that sometimes difficult relationship with themselves.
After 15 years in traditional psychotherapy practice, Dr. Zoe jumped off the couch and now helps women using a different modality with a mix of virtual therapy, coaching services and programs designed specifically for women trying to have it all, who sometimes struggle in the superwoman game.
Dr. Zoe is a graduate of UCLA and Pepperdine University. She is a frequent blogger (writing about helping women redefine their Superwoman) and loves answering women's burning questions in her advice column at the Grit and Grace Project (an online women's magazine).
Some notes from the episode:
Dr. Zoe laid out the following suggestions to consider when looking for a therapist:
- Find a connection
- Understand their qualifications
- What are their fees? Do they accept your insurance?
- Are their values/faith/cultural practices in alignment with what you need or want in a therapist?
When I asked her about being uncomfortable with a session or in a therapist’s office, she said “SPEAK UP”. If no one told you before, please listen to me today - if you are uncomfortable, or not getting the level of care you expected, please speak up.
Follow Dr. Zoe Shaw:
www.instagram.com/drzoeshaw | www.facebook.com/drzoeshaw
Visit her website www.drzoeshaw.com.
If you are interested in picking up a copy of A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself, you can find it on Amazon or at Barnes and Noble.
I would love to hear from you! Send me a DM and let me know if this episode resonated with you.
Connect with me on social media:
www.facebook.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises | www.instagram.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
Visit my website atwww.mbsllcmd.com.
Please remember to like, follow and rate the episode to help others find the show.
Quote of the Week: Proverbs 27:17 - “As Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
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Co-parenting is not an easy task. It takes a level of maturity that requires effective and open communication, and a whole lot of grace.
In this episode, I pay homage to my late ex-husband, Alex, without whom I never would have learned these invaluable lessons about co-parenting.
I decided to honor Alex the week of what would have been his 48th birthday by sharing some of the things we learned that helped us to successfully co-parent our two children.
- Let Go
- Grant Some Grace
- The Children Are the Priority
Following these three principles helped us to put the past behind us, and move forward with our children’s best interest at heart.
I hope this episode helps someone to bring their family together. Let’s cherish the time we have with each other; and if we’re not in a relationship with our child’s parent, your child still deserves a relationship with that other parent.
If you want to connect with me, ask me a question, or continue the conversation, I’m at www.instagram.com/charaemeteviaenterprises or www.facebook.com/charaemeteviaenterprises.
Join my weekly newsletter by visiting www.mbsllcmd.com.
Download the $ide Hustle Checklist by visiting https://pages.mbsllcmd.com.
Quote of the Week:
The Four Agreements:
- Be impeccable with your word
- Don’t take anything personally
- Don’t make assumptions
- Always do your best
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You don’t have to be an entrepreneur or business owner to know what procrastination looks and feels like.
Laticia Brice, a tech expert and business consultant who specializes in helping her clients overcome procrastination to see the results that they desire, helps us unpack questions like:
- Why do we do it?
- Why do we procrastinate?
- How do we stop?
Some tips Laticia gives us to combat procrastination are to:
- Create momentum and keep going
- Ask yourself “why am I procrastinating” - get to the root of the problem
- Find support. Talk to a friend or accountability partner or mentor
- Be kind to yourself. Rest. Detach. It really is ok. You don’t have to feel guilty. Just take the time you need, then come back recharged and ready to tackle your to-do list.
Connect with Laticia around the web:
- Email: Hello@LaticiaBrice.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laticiabriceconsulting/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaticiaBriceConsulting/
- Website: https://www.laticiabrice.com/
- Digital Growth HUB: https://www.laticiabrice.com/Progress
You can find me on the socials as well. Look for me on IG or FB at Charae Metevia Enterprises. DM me and let me know what you think of today’s episode! I’d love to hear from you. If you have any feedback or would like to continue this conversation, you can find me over on IG or FB:
- www.instagram.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
- www.facebook.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
Please like/follow the show on your preferred podcasting platform. And if you think this show can help to inspire and encourage someone else, please feel free to share this with them. You can also rate the show and leave a comment.
The new website is LIVE! Check it out at https://www.mbsllcmd.com.
Click here to sign up for my weekly email newsletter where I share a lot more stuff about myself and my business (stuff I don’t share anywhere else, especially social media). You can stay up to date with what’s happening with the business and other upcoming events and podcast guests.
To support the podcast, visit our page on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/themmmpodcast.com.
Quote of the Week: “Nothing will work unless you do.” Dr. Maya Angelou
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Have you ever questioned yourself after making a decision? Do you have a hard time making choices? Maybe you make the choice, but then spend countless hours wondering about the “what ifs”.
Listen. I get it. It’s not always easy to trust yourself to make the right decision. Sometimes you might even feel like you have no choice in a matter.
Know this: You always have a choice.
But how do you decide which path to take? How do you know you’re making the right choices?
Well, I’m going to give you 5 tips that I learned over the years that have helped me to gain confidence around making decisions:
- Trust yourself to make the best choice.
- Make sure you have enough information to make a choice.
- Give yourself a deadline and then make a decision.
- Learn to be okay with your decision.
- if you’re still not sure what to do or what direction to take, talk to someone you trust.
If you have any feedback or would like to continue this conversation, you can find me over on IG or FB:
www.instagram.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
www.facebook.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
Please like/follow the show on your preferred podcasting platform. And if you think this show can help to inspire and encourage someone else, please feel free to share this with them. You can also rate the show and leave a comment.
Check out my new website: www.mbsllcmd.com. Once there, sign up for my weekly email newsletter where I share a lot more stuff about myself and my business (stuff I don’t share anywhere else, especially social media). You can stay up to date with what’s happening with the business and other upcoming events and podcast guests.
To sign up for my weekly newsletter, click the link: https://tinyurl.com/4sfbz8cv.
To support the podcast, visit our page on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/themmmpodcast.com.
Quote of the Week: "Your life gets so much better when you give up the hope of having a better past." - Reverend Don Eastman
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Tasha Hart is a talented speaker, entrepreneur, artist, mom, and wife. In this podcast episode, she pours into us with her message that “Your Piece Matters.”
Three notables that I took away from my conversation with Tasha:
- Inspiration can come from the most unlikely places;
- We aren’t meant to live this life alone; and
- Your piece matters so much that the picture isn’t complete without you.
Take a listen as Tasha drops these and so many more gems on us as we talk Purpose, Puzzles, and Perspective.
Follow Tasha at Puzzled2Purpose on all the socials.
www.facebook.com/Puzzled2Purpose
www.instagram.com/Puzzled2Purpose
Check out her website at www.Puzzled2Purpose.com. And her giving project site: blessedtogiveback.com - available to donate all year long and goes toward giving projects like gas giveaway.
Follow me on Instagram and Facebook -
www.instagram.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
www.facebook.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
To view my new website and sign up for my weekly newsletter, click the link: www.mbsllcmd.com.
To support the podcast, visit our page on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/themmmpodcast.com.
Quote of the Week: “And we know that all things work together for the good of them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
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"The biggest factor in your success is you!" - Annette Beale, Multipreneur, Boy-Mom, Collaboration Queen
Annette wears so many hats, that I just had to ask "how do you handle it all"? Managing multiple business, raising 3 boys as a single mom, running a track club, and just being alive... its a lot! But Annette has managed to do it all, so she's more than qualified to give us some advice on how to do it too.
The gems Annette dropped are priceless! Here's one: "No doesn't not hurt." Now that's something I wish I had learned a long time ago! If you want some more nuggets, you're going to have to listen to the full episode. ;)
If you’d like to connect with Annette for a consultation, her info is as follows:
Web: https://www.massagebook.com/Frederick~Massage~PSM
Phone: 240-397-6894
Email: PremierStretchAndMassage@gmail.com
Locations: Frederick, MD; Catonsville, MD
Follow Annette on social media: www.instagram.com/PremierStretch and www.facebook.com/PSMbyAnn.
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www.facebook.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
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To support the podcast, visit our page on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/themmmpodcast.com.
Quote of the Week: “Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.” - Robert Shuler
Roniece Valentine wears a lot of hats. CEO of both Soul Ascensions LLC (an online marketplace) and Elite Epic Events (an event planning business); a homeschooling mom; and a Psychic Medium, just to name a few.
Who better to talk to about mindfulness than Roniece?
This episode is all that and a bag of chips. Yep. I said it. And I'm not taking it back.
Roniece let us know, in no uncertain terms, that we absolutely can NOT pour from an empty cup. How can we expect to be of service to others when we're burnt out, ill-equipped, and scatterbrained? You see, before we can empower anyone else, we must empower ourselves.
Join us for today's riveting episode. And make sure you're ready to take notes!
If you'd like to connect with Roniece on social media or visit her website, you can use the following links:
- www.instagram.com/soulascensions
- www.instagram.com/warrior_goddess_7.3.22
- www.soulascensionsllc.com
If you'd like to schedule a business consultation with me, or learn more about my services, you can visit https://charae.as.me/. If you'd like to connect, follow me on:
- www.Facebook.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
- www.Instagram.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
To support the podcast, visit our page on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/themmmpodcast.com.
Quote of the Week: "I've learned that people will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel." - Dr. Maya Angelou
Yes, there ARE black people in Nebraska! Debora J is helping us dispel that myth from the top of the show!
From Nebraska to Virginia, Debora's journey has been graced with favor and opportunity. After receiving an unwelcome diagnosis from her doctor, Debora decided to embark on her own health journey and has found fulfillment helping others do the same, and made it into a business along the way.
This episode is chocked-full of gems of wisdom and knowledge! Make sure you have a pen and pad of paper because it's just that good!
Listen in on this conversation I had with this powerful woman of influence and impact.
To connect with Debora, you can reach her via email to thesocial2020@gmail.com.Click here to purchase a copy of Debora's book, the "Living Truth" Women's 31-Day Devotional.
If you would like to connect with Debora on social media, her pages are:
- www.Instagram.com/DeboraJThompson
- www.Twitter.com/Deboraj625
If you would like to book a business consultation with me, or learn more about my services, you can visit https://charae.as.me/. If you'd like to connect, follow me on:
- www.Facebook.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
- www.Instagram.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
To support the podcast, visit our page on Patreon athttps://www.patreon.com/themmmpodcast.
Quote of the Week: “Imperfect action beats perfect action every time.” - President Harry S. Truman
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Imagine graduating high school, thinking you were on the path to becoming a gym teacher, but life had other plans that took you through the military, into dentistry, and finally, owning an esthetics lounge.
That's exactly what happened to Tomeka, who is now the founder and CEO of the Esthetics Glow Skincare Lounge, LLC.
In this episode, Tomeka and I discuss "Mastering the Art of the Pivot", because if it's one thing Tomeka decided, it was that quitting was not an option.
If you'd like to connect with Tomeka or book an appointment, visit shorturl.at/hOZ78 or call/text 240-310-9928.
If you would like to book a business consultation with me, or learn more about my services, you can visit https://charae.as.me/.
To support the podcast, visit our page on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/themmmpodcast.
Quote of the Week: "If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse." - Jim Rohn
Hi there! Welcome to my new podcast, the Melanated, Mindful and Monetized Podcast. I'm Charae Metevia, and I'm so excited that you're here. Take a listen to learn what we're all about, and then set your schedule for a new episode every Friday.
Thanks for listening Friend. Be blessed.
Charae
You can find me on the socials at:
www.instagram.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
www.facebook.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprises
Email: Charae.Metevia@mbsllcmd.com