Crowned Opulence

Take a Break, Lady

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0600

As entrepreneurs, we value our work, clients, and most especially our business. But, we should keep in mind that it is also good to take a healthy amount of break. Taking breaks can help us recover from stresses we deal with daily which can help us perform better.

As a podcaster, taking breaks allows us to recover, reassess, and even improve our content! May it be social media breaks, work-related, or in our podcasts, a good and healthy amount of relaxation can help you attain optimal wellness. We may not see it but if you're experiencing brain fog, feeling absent-minded, or just plain tired, this is your sign to do it sis!

In this week's episode, I'll be sharing with you the importance of understanding your masculine and feminine energy, the benefits of taking breaks, and how they helped me live my most opulent life. By doing these, you'll be able to continue to increase your audience and maintain the momentum of your podcast while taking your well-deserved break.

Other Resources mentioned:

Embrace Your Femininity with Coach Ivy Allen

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Is Your Attachment Style Affecting Your Love Life? With Paula Goode

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0600

We all want to be loved, and it's natural for us to seek out affection, support, and comfort from others. But there is no such thing as a perfect childhood. At some point in our lives, we've experienced trauma, felt pain, or fears.

But did you know that those experiences you had in the past have a direct effect on how you live today and how you handle your relationships? Perhaps you've never given much attention to your relationship behavior or the patterns in your love life.

If you've noticed a pattern of harmful and emotionally draining habits in your romantic life, maybe you need to dive deeper and observe how you connect with others through your attachment style.

In this week’s episode, Paula Goode, a transformation coach and a registered nurse, shares the four types of attachment styles and explains the differences of each one for you to identify and understand the logic behind your relationships, habits, and past experiences. She shares with us how our past experiences and trauma play a huge role in how we attach to people, the importance of inner work and healing, and some tips on how to stay free from our old habits for us to live a happy and thriving life.

Other resources mentioned:

About the Guest:

Paula Goode is a transformation coach and a registered nurse who helps women heal from emotional wounds and pain from the past to attract the relationship of their dreams.

Episode drink:

Cinnamon Pear Mimosa

Ingredients:

Prosecco
Pear Juice
Cinnamon Sticks
Cinnamon Powder

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Creating the Relationship You Want with Marshaun Olaniyan

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0600

We all dream of having the perfect relationship. To meet our dream partner. Someone who fits our expectations and be with us for a lifetime.

But what does it take to create a perfect relationship? Does it involve finding your perfect one true love? Or is it just a myth that society tries to push us to believe in?

This love month, we’ve invited Marshaun Olaniyan, a shift relationship strategist who shares with us how creating the relationship you want built from trust, love, honesty, and so much more starts and ends with us not our partners. She talks about the importance of healing past traumas, how you can prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for your next relationship, the importance of communication, and how to find that connection with your partner by first working within.

All romantic relationships have their ups and downs, and they all require effort, dedication, and a willingness to grow together with your significant other. You need to compromise and find ways to stay connected, find contentment and happiness to maintain a healthy relationship filled with love. But everything starts YOU.

Listen to this episode today to hear more about this and some quick tips to help you create the relationships that you desire.

About the Guest:

Marshaun Olaniyan is a shift relationship strategist who helps Christian Black women that are married or long-term relationships to stop feeling disconnected and unloved and shift them to feel heard, understood, and appreciated via my books, my digital courses, as well as my group coaching program.

Episode drink:

Mimosa Sangria

Ingredients:

Strawberries
Pineapples
Orange Juice
Prosecco

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Aligning Your Content Marketing with the Buyer’s Journey

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0600

As entrepreneurs, we want to inform individuals who are unfamiliar with our brand and the services we provide through our marketing strategies and the content we put out there.

But how can we reach more consumers more effectively through our content? How does the concept of a buyer's journey affect us? And how do we get our message into our target audience, establish trust and get them to interact with us?

If you’re not sure where to begin, this week will be a short but informative episode about the difference between a sales funnel and a buyer’s journey. I share with you the three stages the consumers go through before they make a purchase, and how your content marketing plays a very crucial role in each stage.

Listen to Episode 87 to understand the concept of a buyer’s journey, be able to provide your clients with the appropriate solution they are looking for, and for your business to flourish even more!

In this conversation, we discuss:

What is a buyer’s journey?
Sales Funnel vs a Buyer’s Journey
Three stages of the buyer’s journey

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Manifest Your Most Opulent Life with Dawn Ellison [PART 2]

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0600

“Your destiny starts with your desire.” - Dawn Kristin Ellison

Manifesting is all about attracting what you want most by using your thoughts, mindset, and self-beliefs. The way we use our minds to control our thoughts and feelings allows us to manifest good things, create our own reality, and influence our lives to be more positive and proactive.

Did we leave you hanging with Part One of this two-part series? Wait no more because in this episode, we continue our conversation with Life Mastery Coach, Dawn Kristin Ellison.

In Part 2 we dive deeper into manifesting, how the moon cycle plays a role in it, the power of choice, and many more.

Remember that YOU are the creator of the reality you live in, and you are responsible for it. It is your intentional endeavor to manifest your deepest desires and goals by practicing self-manifestation. Build your faith with the universe that it can give you exactly what you need at the right time by aligning your mentality, clearing out abundance blockages like limiting beliefs, and taking action.

Other resources mentioned:

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing by Joy DeGruy

About the Guest:

Dawn Kristin Ellison is a Life Mastery Coach, Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, mother, and the founder of EVOLVE Life Mastery.

Episode drink:

Tequila Sunrise Mimosa

Ingredients:

Tequila
Champagne
Orange juice
Grenadine

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Manifest Your Most Opulent Life with Dawn Ellison [PART 1]

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0600

This week, it’s all about manifesting, sis!

Manifesting can help you achieve your goals and dreams and bring the things you want into your life. In short, speak things into existence!

Our mind is so powerful that it can shape and influence how we think, act, be and do. Our mindset and imagination are inspired by what we manifest, and this paves the way to what we want to achieve in life. Be it money, a new career, relationships, or whatever you aspire to be - speak it and it shall be.

In this episode, I am talking with Dawn Kristin Ellison, a Life Mastery Coach, Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, mother, and founder of EVOLVE Life Mastery. She shares with us how the four steps of manifestation, recognizing the blocks that hinder our ability to manifest, the power of small decisions, and how we can have the belief and desire to manifest our most opulent life. Listen to learn more!

About the Guest:
Dawn Kristin Ellison is a Life Mastery Coach, Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, mother, and the founder of EVOLVE Life Mastery. It is her purpose and mission to awaken the masses globally by teaching reprogramming of the subconscious mind, aligning with personal truth, and responsibly manifesting the desired life, while strengthening spiritual practices.

Episode drink:

Tequila Sunrise Mimosa

Ingredients:

Tequila
Champagne
Orange juice
Grenadine

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Embrace Your Femininity with Coach Ivy Allen

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0600

“You can be the vivacious, radiant, beautiful queen goddess diva that you were born to be.” - Ivy Allen

Our society has been so used to stereotyping and gender roles. Feminine characteristics are traditionally viewed as undesirable and when we hear the word “femininity ”, we may think of them as emotional, weak, or fragile.

All feminine characteristics have typically been connected with women, while masculine characteristics have been associated with men. Yet in this generation, it is past time for society to recognize that masculinity and femininity are not attributes we connect with gender, but rather, with character. And the reality is men and women are a mix of feminine and masculine energy. The degree to which one is in varies from person to person without determining their sexuality.

Women have learned to step up, confidently show up, take charge and lead, things that may be considered more masculine roles. So this week, we are joined by Coach Ivy Allen, empowerment and mindset coach who helps women reinvent and reclaim their lives. We talk about the essence of femininity, how we can learn to embrace it, and how it directly affects our journey as women.

About the Guest:

Ivy Allen is a certified Life Coach and graduate of the international coaching school, CoachU, Inc. She is a writer, speaker, life strategist and personal coach, who helps women and men create intimate connections in relationships, expand their sexuality, express their natural sensuality, and date with confidence. She works with women and selected men to help them discover their passions, attract the loves of their lives, and create the partnerships of their dreams.

Episode drink:

Pomegranate Mimosa

Ingredients:

Prosecco
Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranate Seeds

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Tuning In and Tapping Into Your Intuition with Andrea Jones

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0600

“If prayer is you talking to God, then intuition is God talking to you.” - Wayne Dyer

While many of us choose our decisions based on our experience or other people's advice or opinion, we sometimes have that gut feeling of knowing what's best for us.

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Andrea Jones a.k.a. Infiniti Jones who shares all about intuition and the important role it plays in our lives. She talks about the difference between ego and intuition, one of the biggest challenges she faced in her life, and how her intuition helped her be the best version of herself.

Listen to Episode 83 to be motivated by Andrea’s story as you let your intuition guide you in life.

In this conversation, we discuss:

The importance of intuition
The difference between intuition and ego
How trusting your intuition can guide you in making major life decisions
External forces that cause you stop you from trusting yourself
Learning to trust your body
Tuning into God's divine power
The philosophy of giving and receiving

About the Guest:

Andrea Jones a.k.a. “Infiniti Jones” is a singer and an intuitive voice coach who help people find their intuitive voices by allowing that song of their soul to come through meditation, prayer, and healing. Andrea also co-authored the Unchained Goddess book.

Other resources mentioned:

The Unchained Goddess Book

Episode drink:

Lava Mimosa

Ingredients:

Prosecco
Guava Juice
Mint

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We are well on our way in 2022. Have you built your plan for the year? If you have not, don’t even know where to start, or would just appreciate a little bit of help along the way, check out my free 2022 planning guide.

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How Spending is an Investment and the Key to Your Business Growth

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

“Good marketers realize that marketing is an investment.” - Cassandra Alexis

It is crucial to have a long-term plan for how you'll spread the word about your business, and the key to that is to have a specific spending plan (also known as a budget) for putting that plan into action.

This is where many entrepreneurs make mistakes: not having a clear-cut marketing spending plan, not laying out important factors to consider, and not setting marketing goals to accomplish.

Sometimes when the finances are tight, the marketing budget is the first at the cutting board - or sometimes even scratched altogether. But it shouldn't be. Failing to market and advertise your business properly can hugely impact your business and its potential to thrive. If you want to stay competitive and optimize your money, your marketing spending plan must cover all areas of planning, pricing, and of course, marketing your service.

You may have questions like: How much should my marketing spending plan be? What activities should go into my marketing spending plan? How do I track the money that I spent on my marketing strategy?

No need to worry because in this week’s episode, I’ll be giving you insights to help you figure out your marketing spending plan, shift your mindset, and work with the money that you need to allocate to go towards your marketing spending plan. Listen to learn more!

In this conversation, we discuss:

What is a marketing spending plan?
Shifting your mindset on spending your money
Reasons why you need a marketing spending plan
What marketing activities are covered by your marketing spending plan
Factors that impact the size of your marketing spending plan

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The Healing Power of Reiki with Danielle Washington

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Wellness isn’t like a custom pair of jeans. It isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. What works for you might not work for me or anyone else. We don’t label it in a certain way but it is something that we all definitely need to find and have in life.

We all experience setbacks, problems, or even trauma, and it’s up to us how we handle them and heal them from within. And it’s totally okay to not be okay.

In Episode 81, we’ve invited Danielle Washington, a certified Karuna Reiki master, to share what Reiki is all about and how it can help YOU in the many aspects of your life. We’ll learn more about this Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing.

We also talk about how you can alleviate stress, visualize your vision, and use Reiki to help keep you in your flow. You can use Reiki to self-heal and just help you find your way to being your authentic self.

In this conversation, we discuss:

What Reiki is and its different benefits
What wellness is all about
The strong black woman mentality
My first Reiki session with Danielle
How trauma can live and manifest in your body
How Reiki can help improve self-awareness and clarity

Other resources mentioned:

The Body Keeps the Score

Episode drink:

Shirley Temple Mimosa

Ingredients:

Champagne
Grenadine
Pineapples

About the Guest:

Danielle Washington is the host of Hella Well with Danielle Podcast, a certified Karuna Reiki Master, and the founder of Rogue Experiences, a travel company that focuses on creating travel experiences that are intimate for self-care for women of color.

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The Confident State of Mind with Lynnecia Eley

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

“Confidence really is constant practice; it's an attitude. It's a mental attitude that is first planted within ourselves and then our job is to nurture it and water it, and then we birth it out through our presence.” - Lynnecia Eley

Just like talents and abilities, confidence is developed through practice. It’s not something that we are immediately good at from the time we were born, but rather something that becomes a skill because of our unique experiences.

In this episode, I am joined by the Confidence Doula, Lynnecia Eley, as we talk further about confidence, building, practicing it, maintaining it, and more. Listen to the many mantras that she shares with us that are easy to incorporate into our daily practices, a perfect way to start 2022!

In this conversation, we discuss:

The myth about being confident
How confidence is built and how it is lost
How we can eliminate the inner voices of doubts and criticisms
The difference between being confident and being arrogant
GODfidence!
The role of confidence in our successes
The “fake it ‘til you make it” mindset

Episode drink:

Cherry Mimosa

About the Guest:

Lynnecia Eley is currently a university assistant dean, adjunct professor, and the Confidence Doula.

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10 Tips to Getting One Step Closer to YOUR Most Opulent Life in 2022

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0600

Happy New Year! And welcome to 2022. We made it ya'll. Pour you a lavish mimosa and cheers to you!

This week I am sharing some key tips that my amazing guests have shared over the past year on what they do to get 1 step closer to living their most opulent lives. These incredible tips will help you face your fears, take risks, forgive, and so much more!

To hear more from these ladies listen to the full conversation with them:

These tips may or may not apply to you but I’m certain that wherever you are in your life right now, understanding and applying these tips may give you the clarity you’re looking for the find and live that opulent life you deserve!

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How Fear Keeps You Playing Small with Nortosia Scott

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Have you ever had this amazing idea in your head - be it as big as starting a business or as “simple” as launching your own podcast—and you sit around waiting for your fear to subside while you witness other people actually turn this same incredible idea of yours into a reality? Think about all the missed opportunities and ‘could have beens’.

The past months, battling the pandemic and other challenges, have shown us that the life we have at the very moment can be changed in a snap. And so, while scary as it may be, it's important to face our fears and not let them keep us from the success that awaits us on the other side of fear.

Fear takes on a life of its own, and our emotions sometimes control us more than we control them. While some may have the misconception that it’s “all in our heads”, it’s actually very real. It can make us become disillusioned about what we want in the present, which causes us to be complacent and stuck in our own comfort zone, too afraid to think outside the box or take risks.

Being constantly in a state of fear keeps us from taking the next steps towards new things. It keeps us playing small because of the instinct of sticking with something familiar and comfortable.

In this episode, I’m joined by Nortosia Scott, a Certified Abundant Life Coach. Listen to how she finally lives up to her purpose of changing lives and seeing everyone win as she shares her experience in conquering the fear of the unknown - even her fear of jumping into the ocean!

Here in this episode, I also share with you a seemingly silly fear that I have recently overcome in this episode: drink alcohol that’s blended with ice cream! While Nortosia shares how overcoming one of her long-standing fears helped her enjoy her vacation even more.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Understanding fear and its different manifestations
FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real
What it means to be afraid
The two spectrums: (1) fear of the danger that we know of; and (2) fear of the unknown
The source of our fears
Nortosia’s 3 main tips on overcoming fears
The launching process of Crowned Opulence and the fear that came with it

Episode drink:

Strawberry Shortcake Mimosa

Ingredients:

Strawberry Ice cream
Vanilla vodka
Prosecco
Whipped cream with vanilla wafers

About the Guest:

Nortosia Scott is an abundant life coach and a licensed clinical social worker in Houston, Texas.

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Instagram

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Unmasked: Embracing Power to Be Unstoppable with Denise Taylor

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0600

"We must be willing to embrace our power so that we can go, be, do, have and achieve, whatever it is that we want. And it's that sense of empowerment that allows us to shake off fear and truly become." - Denise Taylor

A professional and stable career, a happy family, a prosperous business, a loaded bank account, or luxurious cars and gadgets. Success may come in any of these tangible forms that are easily noticed by people. But have we ever thought of looking beyond the things that are seen by the naked eye? Maybe.

Go. Be. Do. Have. Achieve.

People may reach great heights but still, hide themselves behind these successes just to run away from their unspoken pains and experiences. Who would want others to see their scarred faces? No one, right? That’s why this episode is focused on helping people manage and claim the power they lost in their complicated past and redefining strength and what it truly means.

It is a great honor to have with me Denise Taylor, a professional coach, podcast and conference host, and success strategist. This episode is full of realizations about pain, power, success, strength, self-love, faith, and how these factors are used to reach greater heights, succeed, and become unstoppable.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Realizing you aren't alone
Why masking painful experiences lead to self-esteem and confidence issues
Five success superpowers: seeing yourself succeed, shaking off fear, doing the work, taking care of yourself, and holding steadfast to your faith
Selfishness v prioritizing oneself and being selfless
How to become Unstoppable
How to face unwanted situations head-on

Episode drink:

White Grape Cranberry Mimosa

Ingredients:

White Grape
Cranberry
Rosemary
Champagne

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S.L.A.Y. Your Business with Dr. Naieema Jackson

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

As an entrepreneur, time is one of our biggest assets. For most of us, we juggle work, family time, building our business, and taking care of our well-being altogether.

Yet, being successful doesn't equate to overwork. Knowing your worth as an entrepreneur, redesigning your business, and correctly pricing your services can help you achieve that opulent life you deserve. So now you're asking, "how can I do that?"

Which is why in this week’s episode, I am so excited to share with you my conversation with the CEO of The Determined FemPreneur and the host of The Determined FemPreneur Podcast, Dr. Naieema Jackson. She talks about the key to successful sales conversations, her S.L.A.Y. system, and teaching your children the importance of money as early as now.

Dr. Naieema shares with us how she scaled her business while being a full-time mom, going through a divorce, getting her Ph.D., and being a nurse all at the same time, the challenges she faced in her entrepreneurship journey and her business’ operations strategy program that helps her clients work for only three to five hours per day by combining a unique blend of high ticket sales messaging and operations!

Listen to learn more valuable advice and tips for you to apply to your business strategy.

In this conversation, we discuss:

How to get high-ticket clients that allow you to work only three to five hours per day
When is the perfect time to start your business?
How to not lose yourself whilst managing your business
Impact of hustle culture
The importance of asking for help and investing in your team
How to gain confidence and comfort with your rates
The S.L.A.Y. System
Major lessons Dr. Naieema learned from her journey

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Episode drink:

Vanilla Bean Mimosa

Ingredients:

Vanilla Bean Sugar
Prosecco
Pear Juice

About the Guest:

Dr. Naieema Jackson is the CEO of The Determined FemPreneur, a coaching program for all women entrepreneurs who want to learn how to make consistent five-figure months while working only three to five hours a day. She is also the host of The Determined FemPreneur Podcast.

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Website

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2021 is Almost Over, Is Your Business Ready for 2022?

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

In a few weeks, we’re closing out 2021 with a mind full of vision and goals not only for ourselves but also for our business for the coming year.

But have you asked yourself: “Am I ready? Is my business prepared enough?”

Planning for the coming year is all about identifying your goals for your sales, marketing, and for your business. There may even be some personal goals that you want to align your business with, especially if you desire to work less or spend more time with your family. I know that it isn’t an easy feat to accomplish, especially at first - but it is a crucial part of the process for your business to grow and be more prepared than ever.

This week, I’m bringing you along as I share with you seven tips to help you plan for a successful 2022 by determining your goals, figuring out strategies, creating tactics, and a marketing plan to achieve them.

From reducing your expenses, structuring your business, leveraging information from your S.W.O.T. analysis to doing your market research, you can definitely gear up for the coming year ahead.

Let’s eliminate that feeling of overwhelm by planning and gaining confidence that YOU are gonna rock next year! If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode which is all about doing your year-end business review, you should go check it out!

In this conversation, we discuss:

The Advantages of Early Planning for 2022
Creating a Marketing Budget
Aligning Your Business with the Goals You Set
Managing Your Business by Knowing What You Want and What You Need
Creating Tactics and Strategies to Reach Your Business Goals
Evaluating Your Salary and Maintaining the Value You Give to Your Customers
The Seven Steps for Planning You Should Apply
Your Key Performance Indicators

Other resources mentioned:

Episode 074: Avoid the Overwhelm: Your Guide to Doing Your Year-End Business Review Right

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Avoid the Overwhelm: Your Guide to Doing Your Year-End Business Review Right

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Thanksgiving marks the start for all of us to feel that holiday buzz. As the Christmas season draws near, many of us are already thinking about this magical time of the year. Yummy food, all the Christmas presents, and of course, don’t forget your Christmas mimosa! Whatever this holiday concoction may be for you, go ahead, you do you.

But in the midst of all the holiday cheers and merriment, entrepreneurs (hello you and me) may already be thinking about the coming year and how that will look like, both from an entrepreneurial and personal point of view. And this is the perfect time to be reflecting on the incoming year. So pop the cork, go on parties with friends and loved ones, enjoy a good holiday shopping spree - because heck, you deserve it! But take this as your gentle reminder to dust off that planning journal (or if you’re a techie, your favorite journaling or notetaking app), and list down all the important things there is to know about a year-end business review.

In this episode, I share with you my planning strategies to finish the year strong while also setting aside time for reflection, evaluation, and planning that will set you up for more success in the coming year. Doing a year-end review will be your foundation as you build plans that align with your goals.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Doing the following reviews:
- Budget
- Sales
- Marketing
- Systems
- Vendors
Conducting a S.W.O.T. analysis
Celebrating accomplishments
Updating and auditing your website
Preparing for tax season

Other resources mentioned:

S.W.O.T. It Out Guide

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Unchaining the Goddess: The Power That Comes From Knowing Your True Self and Worth with Co-Authors of the Unchained Goddess

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Time and time again, our history and legacy have been told through the eyes of non-black people. Black women, particularly, have been portrayed as angry, uneducated, intimidating, etc. Often we are made to feel that we have little to no control over our destiny.

However, we know the truth. We are Queens... Goddesses.

This third installment in the three-part Unchained Goddess series, where my powerful and pearl-dropping co-authors of the book share their own personal stories of triumph, struggle, and wisdom with the goal of helping others unlock the goddess in them.

Part 3 circles around our own encounters with situations that involve racism, spirituality, social stigmas, stereotypes, and even at times judgment from others. These things happened for us, not to us. They led us to a path that brought personal, professional, entrepreneurial, and social growth and expansion.

This project is proof that a group of black women can work together, support each other, uplift each other, and speak life into each other as black women, all without drama.

My fellow goddesses and authors, Andrea “Infiniti” Jones, Shameka Jones, Jena Robinson, Dawn Kristin Ellison, Tierra Womack, and Paula Nichole Goode, also share their tips on how to live the most opulent life while staying true to their most authentic goddess self. Because it is only by living out and embracing our true identity can we live out our God-given purpose.

Love to catch up on previous episodes? You can listen to Part 1 - True Essence of Becoming Unchained As a Black Woman to Live Your Most Authentic Life and Part 2 - Awakening the Goddess Within You to complete the experience!

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This IS Normal: Destigmatizing Mental Illness with Shakira Mayer

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Situational factors play a part, like losing your job or the death of a close family member. These have an impact on our mental health, and we cannot just ignore them.

- Shakia Mayer

“You’re crazy!”

It’s a phrase often carelessly thrown in conversations without any second thought as to how it affects the person being referred to as “crazy”. Why should we even be careful, right? After all, it’s just a joke.

But is it just a joke?

We think words never hurt, but they actually do. That’s why this episode is centered around shedding light on the various stigmas surrounding mental illness and why we should all be thinking about the state of our mental health.

And I’m delighted to have with me Shakia Mayer, a licensed mental health clinician, and personal development coach. My time with Shakia was super enriching and it awakened me to some of the most crucial issues surrounding mental health.

According to Shakia, when we talk about mental illness, we're looking at a person’s mood, behavior, way of thinking, emotions, and his or her ability to self-regulate.

But what struck me the most was the connection between living in impoverished, lower-income communities and having post-traumatic stress disorder.

Shakia and I also go through various mental health conditions, symptoms of people who may be suffering from mental illness, and how to find support for you or your loved one who may be struggling with said conditions.

October may be mental health awareness month, but we should all prioritize our mental health all year round and continuously educate and enlighten ourselves about each other’s plight, but more importantly, those who are suffering from various mental illnesses. Listen to this episode to know more.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Mental health is something we all have as it equates to positive emotional and social wellbeing
The stigma of asking for help as a sign of weakness and lacking willpower
Types of mental illnesses diagnosis broken down into categories, severity, and level of functioning
How living in impoverished communities tie with experiencing PTSD
Acknowledging biological factors increase the risk of developing a mental illness
Symptoms to watch out for if someone is suffering from depression

Episode drink:

Honey Grapefruit Mimosa

Ingredients:

Fresh grapefruit
Honey
Prosecco

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How to Heal from a Hostile Home: Battling Domestic Abuse, Gaslighting, Manipulation and Other Forms of Abuse with Tracey Forde

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0500

How do you recognize if you are in a relationship that is entrenched in domestic abuse?

Most women can go on in their relationships - marital or otherwise - without fully knowing and understanding that they are in fact abused or experiencing abuse in different forms.

All the more reason why I make it my personal mission to always provide a platform where we can tackle topics and have difficult conversations that we might consider messy or uncomfortable - and the issue of domestic abuse is one stark example. Countless women have suffered long enough without seeing any glimmer of hope or receiving any type of support or opportunity for recovery.

This week, I have Tracey Forde joining me. Tracey is a Trauma Healing and Mindset Coach, motivational speaker, and founder editor of the inspirational blog, plantedtoflourish.com. Tracey shares her own story of domestic abuse, the power behind acceptance and a strong mindset, and finding the courage to step forward and deal with the most difficult of situations.

My conversation with Tracey prompted some important questions that we must ask ourselves as we start building a relationship or have been involved with someone for quite a while. Are we willing to listen to our instincts and intuition when it comes to our significant other, or do we drown out our inner voice telling us to slow down, take a beat, and get to know the person more? Are we sensitive enough to see the red flags in a relationship, or do we drop everything in the name of love even though the signs are all there? Oh, and of course there is more.

A word of caution for those listening to this episode, this may be triggering and could drudge up painful, traumatic memories that you’d want to never think about again, so if you need to pause do so.

In this conversation, we discuss:

What exactly is a domestic violence relationship and what is it not
How abuse comes in various forms, not just physical
How going backward helped Tracey to move forward
Staying alert, aware and active when it comes to preventing abuse
Identifying red flags for abusive behavior in someone you’re currently dating

Episode drink:

Lychee rose mimosa

Ingredients:

Sparkling wine
Canned lychee in syrup
Rosewater

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Winning the Battle against Breast Cancer After Losing the Love of My Life with Evelyn Thompson

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Currently, more than 3.8 million women in the United States have been diagnosed with breast cancer and it is a potentially fatal disease that accounts for one-third of all cancer-related deaths in women.

The term “survivor” can mean different things for each one of us. But being a survivor means so much more - it manifests itself in a variety of ways. Whether physically, mentally, or emotionally, being a survivor truly brings hope and inspiration.

As we celebrate and close out breast cancer awareness month, I am joined by Evelyn Thompson, a female veteran, a breast cancer survivor, and my Soror who shares her story of how she conquered cancer during the pandemic. What she went through is truly inspiring as to how she handled herself with grace through the entire process of battling cancer.

There are so many incredible people that are put into the ring with this fight. Just like Evelyn, it takes courage and strong faith to stay positive amidst the struggles she faced, yet she’s here with us advocating for breast cancer awareness and sharing with us her tips and learnings from her experience.

Listen to this episode to find encouragement to soldier on through your own battlefields, stay positive, and be encouraged. As cancer survivors would say: keep your eye on ringing your own bell - whatever that may represent in your own lives.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
How she coped during her husband’s death
The struggles as a female veteran
Phases of her cancer journey
Having the most aggressive form of breast cancer in the middle of a pandemic
Chronicling her cancer journey on Facebook
Importance of family and a support system
Tips to have a positive mindset

Episode drink:

Tropical Champagne Mimosa

Ingredients:

Prosecco
Tropical punch
peach schnapps
Orange juice

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Awakening the Goddess Within You with Co-Authors of the Unchained Goddess

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Hey, Goddesses! Ready for Part 2?

Today’s episode is a continuation of Episode 68, and this time we will talk about what it means to be a goddess and how this resembles your own purpose in life as a black woman.

But first of all, how often do we greet each other with the term goddess? I know it’s a word that we usually shy away from because it’s often used to describe someone with high virtues, power, and divinity.

However, the definition of a goddess represents a purpose, a meaning, and a symbol that brings out its divine power. With that said, finding your own purpose by allowing your true self to be unchained from society's stigma can unleash the divine goddess within you.

Our connection with the term goddess may in some ways be foreign to us as black women due to the role that religion plays in our culture. Often this stifles our personal growth and hinders us from discovering a deeper relationship with God for ourselves not through the lens of man-made religion. Stepping into our goddess self does not in any way contradict, disrupt or blur your belief in God. In fact, fulfilling our true purpose is the reason that created each of us.

A “goddess” is not limited to man-made definitions. She is free to create and define herself for herself. So have the freedom to find your own meaning of the term “goddess” and be comfortable calling yourself one!

Listen to Episode 69 as I continue to share the stage with these successful black female leaders, entrepreneurs, and goddesses who co-authored the The Unchained Goddess with me. We talk about our own definitions of a goddess and how unfamiliar this is to the black community. Also, learn what is the meaning of goddess power and how you can wield it to your purpose in life.

Be inspired to awaken the goddess within you to live your most opulent life!

If you haven’t listened to Episode 68, click here to catch up with our episodes!

Episode drink:

Caramel Apple Mimosa

Ingredients:

Caramel
Cinnamon sugar
Apple cider
Caramel vodka
Champagne

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True Essence of Becoming Unchained As a Black Woman to Live Your Most Authentic Life with Co-Authors of the Unchained Goddess

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Saying that black women have become victims of negative stereotyping for centuries is a huge understatement. And these titles that have been used to label us, which is sadly the reflection of how society thinks of us and expects from us.

This has kept us chained, making it harder to live our purpose and our most opulent life!

Because of that, we find ourselves trying to carry on in life with these chains continuously weighing us down, preventing us from discovering our true capacity, passion and purpose.

Make yourself a priority and unchain yourself from all of these expectations, stereotypes, and pressure. Release the inner goddess in yourself and start living an authentic life to get the divine essence of who you truly are!

The journey of being an unchained goddess starts with yourself. One way you can start on this journey is listening to today’s episode as I speak with powerful female black female thought leaders and successful entrepreneurs who co-authored the The Unchained Goddess with me.

Andrea “Infiniti” Jones is an artist and intuitive voice coach. Shameka Jones is the owner of the 360 Health Movement. Jena Robinson is a teacher and energy healing practitioner. Dawn Kristin Ellison is a life mastery coach and spiritual mentor in the Evolve Life Mastery. Tierra Womack is a confidence and wealth coach, and Paula Nichole Goode is a transformation coach and a registered nurse.

It’s my true joy and honor to share the spotlight with these amazing women!

We talk about our different journeys in birthing the idea of the “Unchained Goddess” and writing our own chapters in this book. We spoke of both the joys and pains which led us to discovering our inner goddesses. In this duality of life, we’ve come to appreciate how breaking free from all these different chains have liberated us to live our most authentic and powerful lives. And we all believe it is only right that we pass this on to generations of goddesses ahead of us.

Listen and be enlightened about the true essence and meaning of becoming unchained goddess.

Episode drink:

Caramel Apple Mimosa

Ingredients:

Caramel
Cinnamon sugar
Apple cider
Caramel vodka
Champagne

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Website

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Website

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Website

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Website

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Building Generational Wealth for Your Child through Powerful College Prep Strategies with Lisa Marie Aird

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Before you enter the workforce, college actually prepares you to be career-ready. It allows you to develop certain skills and values that can genuinely help you on your way to success.

However, there are a lot of factors that you must consider before you set foot inside the campus and not everyone can have the luxury or resources to be prepared for this.

And to be prepared means to make the decisions that will set the foundation for your own independence, mindset, and success. Undeniably, there will be a lot of pressure both for the parent and child, but being intentional in preparing for college through means of researching and planning will allow you to embark on the next chapter of your life as you prepare for your future.

Tune in to today’s episodes as I speak with Lisa Marie Aird, a collegiate success coach for Campus Bound GPS. She discusses the MAP framework, which helps students and parents to alleviate the stress and anxiety in navigating the college application process.

Learn the importance of starting the journey to college on the right foot and how this positively impacts the Black community in creating generational wealth and a stronger blueprint toward living your most opulent life.

In this conversation we speak about:

How to alleviate the burden of preparing for the college application process.
The importance of mindset, awareness, and preparation for college.
The value of a school’s culture and mission and how it aligns with your child or yourself.
How prepping for college impacts building generational wealth for your child.
The role of decision-making and being intentional in building your own success.
Preparing your child for the next opportunities that will come in their future.

Episode drink:

Strawberry Pineapple Mimosa

Ingredients:

Pineapple Juice
Bottle Champagne
Sliced Strawberries, for garnish

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Work-Life Harmony For Entrepreneur Mamas with Latika Vines

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In today’s world, a lot of moms are working from or outside of their homes. And let’s admit it - it’s never easy to be a mom, let alone be a mompreneur.

Without a doubt, working moms are masters at multitasking. From taking care of the kids, doing household chores, giving attention to their husbands to juggling countless hours of work. The reality for these working moms can be very tough as one may find herself burnt out because of making sacrifices left and right.

We have to keep in mind that balance is the key for anyone who wants to succeed.

Listen to today’s episode as I speak with Latika Vines who is THE B.O.S.S. Mom coach and a career development consultant who leads working moms and entrepreneurs to grow their careers and have a balanced life. She shares the value of working at home as well as some tips and advice on how to create a harmonized balance between your career, family, and relationships to achieve an opulent life!

If you’re a working mom who wants to be the CEO of your life and business, then this episode is definitely for you!

Listen and learn more from this episode.

In this conversation we speak about:

The different views of success.
The value of working from home as a mother.
The benefits of asking for help.
The value of having your spouse as your priority.
How to balance your work career and family as a mom.

Episode drink:

Pear Mimosa - www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a46970/pear-mimosas-recipe/

Ingredients

3/4 c. pear nectar
1 bottle champagne
Pear slices, for garnish

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Website: www.visionary-initiatives.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/visionaryinitiatives/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/visionaryinitiatives/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC86KboydroLUJijZljK0FqA

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The Power of Podcasting: Year One of My Journey in Crowned Opulence

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0500

Having a podcast, like anything in life, comes with both milestones to celebrate and challenges to overcome. The Crowned Opulence podcast has been such a meaningful part of my personal and professional journey and has become integral in my daily life. Although I’ve dealt with some challenges, it has made me wiser and stronger, and yes, even a better podcaster.

For most people who started a podcast recently, their show provided therapy during the time of the pandemic. However, most podcasters are unaware of the impact it can have with creating relevant content that helps establish a person’s brand and business.

That’s what created a podcast has done for me: it has provided me a platform to establish myself as a marketing and business strategist while also allowing me to tackle issues that most people often don’t talk about. Through the show, I’ve provided my gusts and myself a venue to discuss, learn, be inspired, and yes, even heal.

We experience different kinds of problems yet go through a similar experience. So why not care to share your experience with the intention of inspiring and educating each other?

This podcast was made and continues to be a safe space to discover a new perspective and have an opportunity to get those questions answered without being judged. Every personal story shared and will continue to be shared is a chance to make someone feel a deeper sense of purpose and less alone in this world that can often disappoint you and make you feel lost.

Additionally, this show has now become a platform for me to empower black women to silence their self-doubts, own their opulence, and market their value so that they can create their tables in life and business.

I dedicate this episode to the show’s one-year anniversary! As a treat, I will share with you things I have learned about this journey - from inception to execution, and now having this wonderful platform for action, affirmation, activation and advocacy.

Get ready to listen and learn more from this episode!

This might be your greatest turning point in creating your own podcast.

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Mentioned on The Show:

Unchained Goddess: Stories written by powerful female black leaders from around the world by Cassandra Alexis & other authors - cassandraalexis.com/the-unchained-goddess

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Of Money, Wealth and Living Your Most Opulent Yet Authentic Life

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500

If there’s one thing I will never stop advocating for, it’s about being unapologetically opulent and shedding a more positive light on what it means to be bougie.

The reason why I’m so adamant about this advocacy is because for me, it is an issue that runs so deep and is intertwined with race and equality.

If you’re an avid listener of the show (and thank you for that!), I always open each episode by throwing off this question that to me means so much more than an intriguing question. It’s actually my challenge to how society views not just women but black women specifically.

What is it about a woman being unapologetic about her dreams and her drive, operating excellence, and having high standards that people find so intimidating?

We can always write people off based on our superficial first impressions, that a woman wearing a Chanel perfume or carrying a Louis Vuitton bag is “materialistic” or shallow and only think about fashion or shopping. That is not only an incomplete observation - it is downright insulting.

Women know the value of hard work and attaining their dreams. We have the capacity to not just aspire but actually achieve. And enjoying the finer things in life and living our most opulent selves is the result of all our hard work and sacrifices. It’s just right that we enjoy it!

I hope you enjoy these six lessons I live by when it comes to money, building and managing wealth, and being our most opulent and authentic selves:

#1 - Educate yourself and have a deeper awareness if you want to really grow your wealth. (From Episode 6 - Beyond Your 401K)
#2 - Remove the guilt from having money, and let it flow to you freely! (From Episode 37 - What’s Your Relationship With Money?)
#3 - Stinge vs. Splurge: Find the right balance towards abundance and opulence. (From Episode 45 - Money Mindset – The Secret to Living a Financially Fulfilling Life)
#4 - Whatever you appreciate - just like money - appreciates! (From Episode 21 - 9 Opulent Steps)
#5 - Don't be ashamed about aspiring to be rich! Rich depends on how you define it. (From Episode 14 - Redefining Bougie)
#6 - Be unapologetic about your quest to be rich and live abundantly. (From Episode 36 - Be Unapologetically Opulent)

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How to Stop Neglecting Your Overall Health

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Why is it that when we want to take care of our health, it’s always too late?

This kind of flawed mindset is founded on the human desire to live forever - or at least for a long time. And we think that just because we desire it, it will happen. But that is never the case. In fact, even with the advent of scientific and technological advancements, we have stunted our ability to preserve our health simply because we are not careful about our lifestyle. We tend to abuse and overwork our minds and bodies, almost always to our detriment.

This week, I highlight some of the best lessons I’ve learned when it comes to my health and wellbeing. From respecting your body to knowing the purpose of your pain, having a deeper understanding of how your body works and how your lifestyle and mentality fit into the picture are such important aspects to learn.

Also, I am giving away an autographed copy of the soon-to-be-released book The Unchained Goddess that I co-authored.

If you haven’t yet, click the link to join the contest - https://kingsumo.com/g/lzmgde/the-unchained-goddess-book-giveaway.

You can enter multiple times and ways between now and September 17th.

Good luck🥂

These are six things you need to take to heart in order to avoid neglecting your health:

#1 - Don't get buried under all those hats you're wearing - at the risk of overwhelming and overextending yourself! (From Episode 19 - I’m Not Your Superwoman)
#2 - Stop normalizing trauma and start talking about its impact - no matter how small or big it may be (From Episode 39 - Trauma from Black Mamas)
#3 - Quit trying to control everything and let your body take its natural course. (From Episode 7 - What Your Mama Never Told You About Menopause)
#4 - The journey to motherhood is just that a journey and everyone looks different. (From Episode 16 - Infertility Chose Me, But IVF Helped Me To Become A Mommy Part II)
#5 - Advocate for yourself. No matter how many letters the doctor has after their name no one knows you better than you. (From Episode 8 - My Doctor Didn’t Help Me When Cancer Tried to Take Me Out Part I)
#6 - Recognize that your pain has a purpose and your story needs to be told so others too can survive. (From Episode 9 - My Doctor Didn’t Help Me When Cancer Tried to Take Me Out Part II)

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Whys and Hows of Loving Yourself

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500

If there’s one vital thing that the pandemic has shed light on, it’s the value of loving yourself and prioritizing your wellbeing. We have heard story after story of people outside or even within our circle - friends and loved ones - who were not able to deal with the impact of health scares, job loss, relational conflicts, and even loss of income.

In this episode, I want to emphasize self-love even more. People tend to discredit its value, often referring to it as a flimsy excuse to be selfish or self-absorbed. But when neglect of oneself turns to self-pity, and self-pity turns to chronic depression, this can even result in the grimmest of all eventualities: someone taking his or her own life.

We don’t even want to think about that worst-case scenario, however, it is a tragic possibility. This is why we need to remember these three whys and for hows when it comes to loving ourselves:

The Whys: Love yourself because...

Your lifestyle is equally as important to your health as your genetics - so it still falls under choice! (From Episode 17 - From Thick to Fit)
Your flaws and imperfections are a part of who you are - it allows you to evolve and be better. (From Episode 3 - Get an Understanding of Yourself!)
You are perfect. You are who you are because that's how God designed you. - or maybe this should be first? (From Episode 24 - Your Are Perfect!)

The Hows: Love yourself by...

Staying in a high vibe through coming from a place of gratitude. (From Episode 31 - Mornings, Movement, and Mindfulness)
Using your judgment to protect yourself from something damaging. (From Episode 26 - Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse)
Creating self-care routines that don't have to break the bank. (From Episode 23 - Bringing Self-Care Into Your Everyday)
Practicing meditation to silence repetitive thoughts, restore balance, and stimulate healing. (From Episode 22 - Self-Love Is A Requirement)

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How You Can Benefit from Hiring a Coach

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500

How important is mindset?

You’d be surprised that it is the difference-maker between maintaining your status - which is alright if you’ve got something good going for you - and taking what you have to the next level.

That’s what coaching can do for you. Contrary to popular misconception and belief, coaching isn’t about instantly changing your situation or bettering your circumstances - it doesn’t work like a magic potion. It simply doesn’t work that way.

Proper business, career, and life coaching are about growth. It’s about the process. It’s about a journey. Coaching helps build habits that lead to success and encourages you to take action that leads to personal and professional development.

Check out six ways you can benefit from hiring either a career or life - or both:

Benefit #1: Know your "why" and live out your truth. (From Episode 38 - Identity Check)
Benefit #2: Learn from the real-life experience of your coach to help you sharpen your own gifts and talents and brace yourself for what lies ahead. (From Episode 50 - Grow Through the Fire)
Benefit #3: See a different perspective by taking stock of your past so you can enhance your path to the future. (From Episode 43 - How Your Experiences Growing Up Influences Who You Become)
Benefit #4: Set healthy boundaries for yourself and know your capacity - how much you can actually take on without burning out. (From Episode 47 - Do You Have The Capacity For That)
Benefit #5: Have the courage to plan and maintain that confidence even when things change. (From Episode 20 - Courage to Change)
Benefit: Map out your path to achieving your dreams - and actually pushing through with it! (From Episode 25 - Pursuing Your Dream)

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6 Tips to Get the Opulent Outcome You Desire in Business

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500

When our money is wrong, nothing is right.

This is not a statement that’s up for debate - and it shouldn’t be viewed as materialistic either!

Money represents our ability to meet our desired opulent outcome: provide the life that we want for ourselves and for our loved ones. And to have the resources, we need to strengthen our business or any income-generating initiative that we have on our plates.

This episode is all about tips from past episodes of this podcast that we can implement to instantly improve our businesses. While you may already be familiar with some of them, you might be coming from a place of neglect or overconfidence so you’re not seeing the results in your own business.

Here are 6 Tips that will lead you to the opulent outcome you desire for your business:

Tip #1 - Invest in the most important asset - YOU! (From Episode 34 - Live Your Life as a Business)
Tip #2 - Develop your strategy first and execute through your tactics (From Episode 48 - Tactic Without Strategy is the Noise Before Defeat)
Tip #3 - Build a sales and marketing strategy to meet your revenue goals (From Episode 42 - What’s The Difference Between Sales & Marketing?)
Tip #4 - Diversity your promotion strategies and presence in social media platforms (From Episode 44 - The 6-Prong Approach to Creating Your Marketing Strategy)
Tip #5 - Be intentional and get comfortable with networking (From Episode 40 - Who’s on Your Board?)
Tip #6 - Remember that you are a brand - package yourself accordingly! (From Episode 46 - Market Yourself Like a Product)

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Untangling the Complexities | Defining & Redefining Different Kinds of Love & Relationships

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Relating to someone other than oneself is a basic human need that lends itself to different relationship archetypes: the nurturing mother, the supportive friend, the romantic lover.

But the complications and confusion come when we suddenly have relationships that don’t fit into these archetypes. What if the mother is neglectful or overbearing instead of nurturing? What if the friend is distant or unavailable instead of supportive? What if the significant other is far from romantic and not at all loving or caring?

This is a fun episode to listen to because we will untangle all the complexities that every relationship presents. We use the word “fun” loosely, because though the topics and issues tackled may be heavy, serious, or seem a little bit convoluted, my guests have been nothing but interesting, inspiring, and engaging, not to mention generous enough in dishing out invaluable life lessons.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

How to manage expectations from long-distance friendships (From Episode13 - That’s What Friends Are For)
A man, your man, and the space and grace to be the man (From Episode 4- Waffles or Spaghetti: Understanding Masculine and Feminine Energies part 1)
Spaghetti and waffle brains - how men and women are wired differently (From Episode 5- Waffles or Spaghetti: Understanding Masculine and Feminine Energies part 2)
The evolution of femininity, intimidation of white men, and the importance of intention-setting (From Episode 30- Cream In Your Coffee)
Green, yellow and red flags and recognizing abuse (From Episode 10- Fairytale Love Turned Abusive Nightmare)
Sex partners, overcoming traumas and personal demons (From Episode 27- Let’s Talk About Sex Part 1)
Knowing your value and nothing being wrong with requiring to be bougie (From Episode 29- Dating After Divorce)
Being submissive and having a partner aligned with God (From Episode 11- Thinking Like A Dude Could Cost You Your “I Do’s”)
Defense mechanism for pain vs. allowing yourself to be hurt, relationship with God (From Episode 49- Are You Intimate with Yourself?)

I’m sure each clip selected from this collection of episodes will teach you a thing or two - and surely more - about the relationships you have in your own life.

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S.W.O.T. It Out!

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Conducting a SWOT analysis of your business is a lot more fun than it sounds. Doing it forces you to think about your business in a whole new way. The point of a SWOT analysis is to help you develop a strong business strategy by making sure you’ve considered all of your business’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as the opportunities and threats it faces in the marketplace.

The depth of a SWOT analysis will depend on what you are analysing. In this episode, I share tips on how you can go about conducting a simple SWOT analysis for your business or career, critical questions to ask yourself, and how to identify potential opportunities depending on the results of your analysis.

Tune in to learn more!

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Building Intimacy With Your Partner

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Ladies! Today’s episode is a follow-up episode to the self intimacy episode I published a few weeks ago. Now that we have a better understanding of what intimacy is and how to have it with ourselves, and how to apply it, now let's talk about how to build and maintain intimacy with our partners. Tiffynee Terry-Thomas and I recorded this episode live, and I know you will love it!

Tiffynee, is a spiritual transformational life coach, relationship coach, and clinical sexologist. She believes that if you're not having wholesome relationships, there's a possibility that you're probably not having good sex. She works with singles and couples who want to improve themselves and their relationships by setting goals, teaching communication styles, and conflict resolution strategies. She is gentle with time and puts in the effort to truly understand her clients to give them the best guidance possible. She is the mother of two beautiful girls and the wife to a loving and doting husband.

Tune in to learn how you can experience intimacy in your romantic relationship!

In a nutshell, we speak about:

A recap of what intimacy is and what it is not.
What intimacy in our relationships with our partners should look like.
How to clearly communicate your expectations to your partner.
The different types of intimacy.
The importance of having intimacy in romantic relationships.
Why spiritual intimacy should be the first one that partners focus on.
How to maintain intimacy in your relationships amidst life’s happenings.
How to build intimacy with yourself while still contributing to the intimacy in your romantic relationship.

…and so much more!

Connect with Tiffynee:

Instagram: @tiffyneerenee

Website: www.friskyfemme.com

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Becoming Marketing Savvy

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Today’s episode is very special - I get to speak with one of my very own clients, Melanie C. Eugene. Melanie is the founder and CEO of All of Me and Beautee is Me. She has a certification in life coaching, as well as a background in organizational leadership. These skills have helped her specialize in helping teens, tweens, and queens strategically work out the kinks in their lives in order to live a well-balanced life and transition from one level to the next.

In this episode, we speak about:

How a negative comment about Melanie’s daughter’s hair ignited the spark for the launch of Beautee is Me.
How we miss business opportunities by not intentionally seeking to solve our prospective clients’ problems.
The importance of overcoming your fears and limiting beliefs as a woman and as a CEO.
Melanie’s thoughts about marketing when she first started her business.
How Melanie overcame her fear of marketing and the importance of outside feedback.
Important things to know about marketing as a business owner.
Tips for striking a balance when wearing several different hats as a woman.

… and so much more!

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Freedom From Fibroids

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Black women play a critical role in maintaining the health of their families, however, when it comes to their well-being, many suffer in silence while battling unique health concerns. Whether it’s recovery after having a baby, fibroids, or autoimmune issues, women deal with conditions that are difficult to discuss.

One of those is fibroids.

In today’s episode, I speak with Andrea Jones, a woman that fought fibroids and came out victorious. She shares what she did to intentionally take control of her life and heal her body. Andrea now uses her voice to send messages of love, hope, and healing through her music, coaching, and podcast. If you have been fighting fibroids or know someone that is, this episode is for you!

In a nutshell, we talk about:

Andrea’s fertility journey and experience with fibroids.
The changes she made in her life and how she allowed her body to heal itself.
The mindset shift that put Andrea at ease for when she was expecting her babies.
How Andrea stopped looking for fibroids and they stopped showing up!
Turning your trauma to turn into triumph.
The importance of digging into self-love and self-care.

… and so much more!

Episode drink:

Paloma Mimosa

Ingredients:

Champagne
Grapefruit juice
Tequila
Lime juice

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Do Your Research

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Doing your own market research on a regular basis is essential for keeping up with current market trends and maintaining a competitive edge. Whether you are starting a new business, expanding, or developing new products, conducting market research is essential. It helps you to understand your target market, increase sales, and spearhead business growth.

In today’s episode, I share why market research is a must before launching a new product or service, and how to go about a simple, hassle-free market research should you be on a budget.

In a nutshell, I talk about:

Reasons why you should conduct your market research before introducing your products or services to the market.
The secret to creating loyal customers.
A step-by-step simplified method of conducting market research especially if you are on a budget.

… and so much more!

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After The Trust Is Gone

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Rebuilding trust in your relationship can be difficult after it has been broken or compromised. Depending on the nature of the offense, convincing your partner that you can be trusted again may even feel impossible. The good news is it’s not. Trust can, in fact, be rebuilt if both partners are willing to put in the time and work.

In today’s episode, I speak with Marshaun Olaniyan, a relationship strategist. She helps Christian women who are married or in long-term relationships, stop feeling disconnected and unloved and shifts them to feel heard, understood, and appreciated. Marshaun combines all her data and research and shares simple tips and strategies with her clients so that they can stop being an obstacle in their own love life and create an extraordinary relationship.

Tune in to learn more about:

Whether broken trust in relationships can be repaired or not.
The most common reasons why trust in relationships can be broken.
How important trust is in a relationship.
The point at which you should disclose sensitive yet important information to your prospective partner.
How to navigate and manage the continual discovery phase in your relationship, especially if it is a long-term relationship.
The levels to the brokenness of your trust with someone.
How to rebuild broken trust and support each other through the process.

… and so much more!

Episode Drink:

Tangerine Pomegranate Mimosa

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Sign up for Marshaun’s FREE training at: bit.ly/transformingmarriage

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Become The Undeniable Choice

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Businesses make money by developing their brands. So why can’t people do the same thing?

A personal brand isn’t that much different from a business brand. Instead of marketing a store or product, you’re marketing yourself. Building up a personal brand has a ton of benefits, both personally and professionally, and it can help open many doors for you in the future.

In today’s episode, Aaja Corinne Magee joins me on the show to speak on what exactly a personal brand is as well as why it’s worth developing. Aaja is a Chicago-based personal branding strategist, consultant, and speaker helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs to become the undeniable choice. She specializes in the marketing, messaging, and monetization of personal brands, partnering with clients to bring synergy to their purpose and profession, raise their profile, and increase their influence so that they are positioned to create an impact on a greater scale.

Tune in to learn more about:

The difference between a personal brand and branding.
The importance of being intentional about your actual personal brand.
Being mindful of what you present as pertains to your personal brand.
The inner workings of a personal brand and what that entails.
The origin of personal branding and how that has evolved over time.
How to become intentional in building your personal brand.
How to unapologetically integrate your beliefs into your brand.
Circumstances under which you can consider rebranding your personal brand.

… and so much more!

Connect with Aaja:

Instagram: @AajaCorinne
Twitter: @AajaCorinne
Clubhouse: @AajaCorinne
Snapchat: @AajaCorinne
Facebook: /AajaCorinneTheBrand
YouTube: /AajaCorinneTheBrand
Website: www.aajacorinnethebrand.com
Podcast: www.purposepotentialpodcast.com

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Are You Intimate with Yourself? Part 2

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode is a continuation of last week’s episode. Tiffynee and I had so much to speak about, we had to split the episode into two! If you haven’t had a chance to listen to part 1, you definitely should. A lot of what we discuss in today’s episode is linked to last week’s episode...

In a nutshell, we talk about:

How Tiffynee has learned to detach blame and protect her heart.
Tiffynee’s philosophy for dealing with hurt and people that hurt her.
Sneak peeks of Tiffynee’s book, Sis Is It You?
How to know whether you have been feeding the wrong emotion.
How to cope with the seasons of life that cause us pain

… and so much more.

Connect with Tiffynee:

Instagram: @tiffyneerenee
Website: www.friskyfemme.com

Enter to win an autographed copy of Sis, Is It You? HERE The Sis Is It You? Giveaway runs from Sunday July 11, 2021 to Saturday July 24, 2021. The winner will be announced on Friday July 30th.

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Grow Through the Fire

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Episode 50! This definitely calls for a celebration, and I have chosen to celebrate our 50th episode in a special way!

I have officially launched the Opulent Outcomes Society Facebook Group.

In addition to celebrating the 50th episode, I am also celebrating the beginning of my journey into one of the biggest and scariest changes in my life. Tomorrow marks exactly one year since finding out I was being laid off.

To say this was a blessing in disguise would be an understatement.

The past year has pushed me to grow in ways that I never thought I needed or were possible.

You couldn’t have told me the trials and tribulations I would face in the past year. You also couldn’t have convinced me of the accomplishments either. In spite of it all, I have never once wanted to quit.

Life often forces you into situations to propel you forward because they are so scary you wouldn’t go into them on your own...this is the FIRE.

When it happens to you, and it will to all of us. GROW through the fire. On the other side of it IS bliss.

Listen to Grow Through The Fire on the Crowned Opulence podcast to hear more of my story.

I hope it inspires you to Grow through your own fire

Links Mentioned:

Join the Opulent Outcomes Society Facebook Group through the link: www.facebook.com/groups/theopulentoutcomessociety

Enter to win an autographed copy of Sis, Is It You? HERE The Sis Is It You? Giveaway runs from Sunday July 11, 2021 to Saturday July 24, 2021. The winner will be announced on Friday July 30th.

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Are You Intimate with Yourself?

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0500

When we think about intimate relationships, most of us think first of intimacy between partners or friends. But there is a unique kind of intimacy that women rarely practice - self intimacy. Each of us must find time to sit and to simply “be” in our own skin. The point of healthy self intimacy is to provide a space to explore the pieces of yourself that you treasure or that you wish you could change.

In today's episode, I speak with Tiffynee Terry-Thomas, a spiritual transformational life coach, relationship coach, and clinical sexologist. Tiffynee believes that if you're not having wholesome relationships, there's a possibility that you're probably not having good sex. This episode is a result of a previous conversation that Tiffynee and I had. We decided that before talking about romantic intimacy, it is important that we tackle self intimacy first. So tune in to hear what our thoughts are!

In a nutshell, we speak about:

What self intimacy is.
The strength that comes with being vulnerable.
The power in words and how to use that to your advantage.
How to become vulnerable with ourselves especially if you find it hard to be vulnerable with others.
Why allowing the fear of failure to supersede the feeling of growth is holding us back.
Changing the narrative around failure and seeing mistakes as growth opportunities.
How self intimacy differs from self-love.
Listening to our inner voice.

... and so much more!

Connect with Tiffynee:

Instagram: @tiffyneerenee
Website: www.friskyfemme.com

Enter to win an autographed copy of Sis, Is It You? HERE The Sis Is It You? Giveaway runs from Sunday July 11, 2021 to Saturday July 24, 2021. The winner will be announced on Friday July 30th.

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Tactic Without Strategy is the Noise Before Defeat

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Strategy and tactic are two different things. While Strategy defines your overall goals, tactics are the concrete things you’re going to do to achieve the goals you set out in your strategy. Having both a strategy and tactics that align and support your goal will not only help your business grow but also save money in the process. While it may seem to be easier to tackle the tactics first they are often less important than doing strategy work.

In a nutshell, this episode covers:

Why there is confusion between strategy and tactic.
The difference between strategy and tactic.
Why you should do a SWOT analysis for your business.
How to leverage social media and other platforms for market research.

… and so much more!

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Do You Have The Capacity For That?

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever felt like you couldn’t take time off work because nobody could do your job while you’re away? Do you drop all of your personal plans to work late nights and weekends, and feel guilty simply leaving the office on time? You could be operating at your maximum capacity! And operating at max or beyond capacity is a recipe for burnout.

In today’s episode, I speak with Nicole Rhone, a capacity coach who is on a mission to help women understand their capacity. To get started off, she offers a free capacity calculator that considers everything on your plate to help you identify why you are feeling drained or unfulfilled. Nicole shares how she became intentional about what she allowed to pour into her, how she made room in her life for what mattered most, and how teaches other women to increase their capacity so they can have meaningful lives and healthy relationships.

In a nutshell, we speak about:

How to identify whether you are living and operating at capacity.
How to figure out your capacity level
What shifts you can make to create a life balance
What or who is blocking your ability to flow effortlessly and how to change it
How to build a life that you won’t need to take a vacation from.
Why women need to normalize asking for help and stop playing hero even when they are overwhelmed.

… and so much more!

Episode drink:

Lavender lemonade mimosa

Ingredients:

Champagne
Lemonade
Lavender simple syrup

Connect with Nicole:

Website: nicolerhone.com
Instagram: @nicole_rhone
Facebook: Nicole Rhone
Find out if you are operating at capacity: Capacity calculator

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Market Yourself Like a Product

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Marketing isn’t a destination, it is a continuously evolving process. Businesses have intentionally implored strategies to build their brands, market their tangible products and valuable services for decades. Yet it’s only in the last handful of years, we’ve seen the evolution of personal brands and the application of marketing principles and strategies used to promote those personal brands and profiles.

So, is it possible to successfully market yourself just like a product or service, positioning your personal brand for maximum impact?

Absolutely!

In today’s episode, I speak about how you can effectively market yourself like a product. The six-prong approach that I talked about last week can be used to create a marketing strategy for both your business and yourself. After all, you are a brand. If you are an entrepreneur, you are your business' brand. The experiences that your customers and clients have with your business will be very similar to the experiences people have with you.

If you haven’t listened to the episode where I talk about the six-prong approach, you might want to listen to it first before tuning in to this one as they are closely related!

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Money Mindset - The Secret to Living a Financially Fulfilling Life

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Do you feel rich, secure, and financially abundant? Or do you worry about having enough to make ends meet? Money can be a source of stress, fear, and limitation. Or it can be a beautiful tool to solve problems, live generously, and change the world. Our view of money (and how we make or spend it) is hugely affected by our mindset. And to a greater extent, this view has been shaped by our experiences while growing up.

In today’s episode, I speak with Natolie Warren, a psychotherapist & coach. Natolie is on a mission to empower spiritually rooted ambitious women to overcome their biggest unconscious blocks so that they can lead fulfilling lives. She helps ambitious women live a passionate life and align with their soul’s purpose. She shares about how our mindset affects our finances and what we can do about it.

Some of the key talking points include:

How our mindset plays a key role in all aspects of our lives.
What generational money trauma is and how it manifests itself.
How parents unknowingly create the scarcity mindset in their kids.
How to check yourself to find out if you are making decisions from a scarcity mindset.
The tie between the way that we view money and the way that we view ourselves and our self-worth.
Healing from negative relationships with money.
How our money mindset affects our ability to comfortably ask for salary increments or raise our prices.
How our mindset impacts the way that we choose to invest in ourselves or our businesses.

… and so much more!

Episode drink:

Raspberry Peach Mimosa

Ingredients:

Peach juice
Champagne
Chambord
Fresh raspberries

Books Suggested:

Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life by Barbara Stanny
It's Not All About Money: Memoirs of a Private Banker by Hans J. Baer
The Illusion of Money: Why Chasing Money Is Stopping You from Receiving It by Kyle Cease
The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles

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The 6-Prong Approach to Creating Your Marketing Strategy

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Is your “why” aligned with your business goals? Would you be able to tell when the marketing strategy you have in place is not working for your business? When you don’t know why you are doing something, it is very easy to get off track and run down the rabbit hole doing things that don’t align with your overall objective.

In today’s episode, I talk about a unique approach that has helped my clients succeed in their marketing strategies. It is the 6-prong approach. This approach has revolutionized how my clients run their businesses and I wanted it to help you too!

Tune in to learn more about:

High-level tips to help you think through your marketing strategy
Why you should do market research of your target audience before launching your business
The importance of superb customer service
Aligning your product or service directly with the problem your target audience has.
Limitations of marketing your services and products on social media

… and so much more!

Remember, if it is not aligned to your why then you shouldn’t be doing it.

Access the FREE PDF on The 6 Things Your Marketing Strategy Needs HERE

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How Your Experiences Growing Up Influences Who You Become

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

So much of who we are as adults is formed by the experiences that we had while growing up. In today’s episode, I am joined by two of my business friends. Our conversation is inspired by some of the experiences we had growing up and our relationships with our parents. By the end of the episode, you will understand why some people behave the way they do, and why they believe in what they believe in - it’s all rooted in their childhood!

A bit about my two friends: Nicole Rhone is a capacity coach, the host of the Flow and Flourish podcast, and a transformational speaker who helps high-performing women increase their capacity by creating a balance between their personal and professional lives. Latika Vines is the founder, career strategist and coach of Visionary Initiatives, LLC. She’s on a mission to equip working moms in the federal government with the clarity, competence and control to successfully balance and have a fulfilling career. She also provides organizations with career growth workshops and tools to develop their employees, increase employee satisfaction, and enhance retention.

In a nutshell, we speak about:

The kind of relationships that Nicole and Latika had with their parents from when they were kids and growing up.
How to learn from our parents’ mistakes and avoid making the same mistakes.
Changing the trajectory of our families based on how we were raised up.
How Nicole’s and Latika’s relationships with their parents have impacted their growing up into womanhood.
How childhood experiences have impacted Nicole’s and Latika’s romantic relationships.
Setting the bar high for your children and helping them achieve the goals they’ve set.
The importance of openly expressing love and validation to our kids.
How the father-daughter relationship sets the tone for your daughter’s romantic relationships.
Tips that have helped Nicole and Latika heal differently.

… and so much more!

I am really humbled by the openness and vulnerability demonstrated by Nicole and Latika in this episode. Tune in to listen to their personal stories and experiences! These are the types of conversations that will help create awareness and break generational curses.

Episode drink:

Pineapple Pomegranate Mimosa

Ingredients:

Prosecco
Pineapple juice
Pomegranate schnapps

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What’s The Difference Between Sales & Marketing?

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500

To be a successful entrepreneur, having some level of marketing savviness is key. And no, this does not mean knowing everything there is to know about marketing, but knowing enough to effectively market your business or properly delegate the marketing tasks of your business.

In today’s episode, I talk about the difference between sales and marketing. Over the years and based on my experience, I have come to realize that many entrepreneurs want to focus on their craft. Many are either intimidated by marketing or unclear of the difference between sales and marketing. If you are looking to increase the sales your business makes through effective marketing strategies, this episode is for you!

In a nutshell, I speak about:

How and why marketing is the perfect blend of art and science.
Why knowing and understanding your target market is key to selling and any good marketing strategy.
Aspects of marketing that significantly improve the buying level of your prospective clients.
The difference between a marketing strategy and a sales strategy.
Social media trends won’t stand the test of time.

...and so much more!

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Superwoman Meets Burnout

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500

The myth of Black women is that we are impermeable. The image of the strong African American woman – resilient, driven to succeed, devoted to those around her – is rooted in generations of history. Many women see it as a proud legacy that helps shield them from the insults of entrenched discrimination.

But health-wise, that shield might be a double-edged sword. This narrow lens has created a dis-ease in our way of being.

In today’s episode, my guest Cassandra Dunbar and I go a step further as she shares and talks openly about how the black Superwoman syndrome led to her burnout. She also includes her perspective as a medical doctor and the impacts of this ideology on us as black women.

Tune in to learn more about:

What is the black Superwoman syndrome with a medical perspective.
How stress and autoimmune diseases are related.
How being a black Superwoman impacted Cassandre firsthand.
How our culture and religion shape us from a very young age.
How letting your body and mind rest and rejuvenate can help you work more productively and more efficiently.
Some of the areas that the black Superwoman syndrome shows up in our lives and our relationships and the impact that it has on us.
Why the black woman rarely asks for help.
How to improve our communication skills.
The importance of therapists and why women should embrace their services.
What Cassandra did to overcome burnout and take back control of her life.

...and so much more!

Connect with Cassandra Dunbar:

Website: thebewellsis.com
Podcast: Be Well, Sis
Instagram: bewellsis_podcast

Episode drink:

Screwed peach mimosa

Ingredients:

Prosecco
Peach Ciroc
Peach nectar
Punch juice

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Who’s on Your Board?

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Let’s face it: We live in a world full of choices and unlimited amounts of information available to us when making decisions. Regardless of whether it is a job change, a health decision, or a relationship conundrum, taking your ideas through your personal board of directors will help sift through the options and consider all the possible outcomes, with pros and cons. What’s more, your board will tell you as it is! This is why it is very important to select the best members for your board.

In today’s episode, I speak about the importance of networking and having a personal board of directors. The connections that you have in life are important. They could make or break you. Having the right connections with people will help enhance your career growth and position you in different areas of your life.

In a nutshell, I highlight:

The importance of networking and having your own board of directors.
How to qualify the members of your personal board.
Some of the key roles you should have in your board of directors.
What you can achieve by bringing on the best board member combination.

...and so much more!

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Trauma from Black Mamas

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Toxic relationships can include relationships with toxic mothers. Oftentimes, toxic mothers do not treat their children with respect as individuals. When we grow up with dysfunctional parenting, we may not recognize it as such. It feels familiar and normal. We may be in denial and not realize that we’ve been abused emotionally, particularly if our material needs were met.

In today’s episode, I speak with Aja Marie, a mom of one, entrepreneur, daughter, sister, and friend. Aja is a homeschooling mama who has found a way to use words, in various forms, to express herself and connect with others. She shares her childhood experiences and how she’s making a conscious decision to raise a son that understands the power of boundaries.

In a nutshell, we speak about:

What trauma really is and how to identify it.
Raising a productive, valuable child without being a permissive parent.
Developing your intuition without becoming a toxic mother.
Why her work specifically focuses on the relationship between a black daughter and a black mother.
Some of the traumas that Aja has seen are beyond some of the obvious things.
Healing from the trauma caused by our mothers.
How she’s chosen to be intentional about how she interacts with her son.
How culture affects the kind of person that someone becomes.

Aja is on a mission to help women recognize and heal from black mama trauma. You don’t want to miss the valuable information she shares in this episode!

Connect with Aja:

Instagram: @shesaidweshedpodcast
Podcast: She Said We Shed
Website: shesaidweshed.com

Episode drink

Strawberry mango mimosa

Ingredients

Mango nectar
Strawberry juice
Prosecco

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Identity Check

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Do you find yourself often pulled between what you want and what others around you want? Are you constantly hiding your true self and putting up a fake facade? Do the thoughts of other people affect you badly? It’s time to start living for yourself and not others! We all have unique inner greatness just waiting to be recognized and let out. Until we recognize who we truly are, our qualities, beliefs, and personalities will remain unnurtured.

In today’s episode, I talk about identity checks and what it takes to be true to yourself. Identity goes beyond the physical aspect of our lives. It encompasses memories, experiences, feelings, relationships, and values that makeup oneself. Embracing your true identity will determine whether you go after those things you want to achieve, or prevent you from reaching your goals.

In a nutshell, I cover:

How identity affects our relationship with the people around us.
Getting started on your personal development journey while appreciating your flaws and imperfections.
Setting healthy boundaries and holding yourself accountable.
Living your life to the fullest potential.
Some of the principles you must have in order to achieve your goals.
Running your race while still being authentic and true to yourself.
Living your life by your own rules and apologetically.

...and so much more!

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What's Your Relationship With Money?

Sun, 30 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Have you ever really taken time to think about your relationship with money, the way you spend or don't spend it? Do you believe that money is the root of all evil, or do you see it as a tool? Truth is, your mindset about money has a direct influence on how quickly you make it and how quickly you lose it. If you are interested in knowing more about this, tune in to today’s episode!

In this episode, I speak with Nicole Rong, a capacity coach. We have a very real conversation about our money mindset and the impact that has on our lives. Nicole shares how she was able to change her mindset around money despite the fact that growing up, her view was a bit different. This wife and mother of two have steadily and successfully climbed the corporate ladder by supporting 1000s of employees globally, so she knows what it's like to wear many hats and juggle competing priorities. Nicole is on a mission to increase their capacity for sustainable success by creating a balance between their personal and professional life.

You might want to have your pen and paper close because the nuggets that Nicole shares are worth writing down!

In a nutshell, we speak about:

Nicole’s money story.
How our money mindset is shaped by what we saw and what we learned while growing up.
Impacts of parents ruining their children's credit before they are even of age.
What it took for Nicole to change her money mindset.
How money problems impact other areas of our lives.
Limiting beliefs about money and understanding the truth about money misconceptions.
Why you need to create several streams of income
Why we’ve got to stop telling ourselves that we have to work twice as hard to make money.
What you can do to instill a positive mindset into your children.

...and so much more!

Connect with Nicole:

Website: nicolerhone.com
Instagram: @nicole_rhone
Facebook: @NicoleRhoneCapacityCoach
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerhone
Free Capacity Calculator https://bit.ly/FreeCapacityCalculator

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Be Unapologetically Opulent

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:00:00 -0500

How often do you second-guess yourself? Do you find yourself wondering how you are perceived, or how your intentions might be misunderstood by others? Have you had your friends refer to you as that “bougie” friend? In my quest for finding answers to some of these questions, I came across a definition from dictionary.com that said, “a characteristic of a person who indulges in some form of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle.” Does this definition ring a bell? If it does, this episode is for you!

In today’s episode, I talk about being unapologetically opulent. After all, who wants to be broke and worried about how to pay bills? We all want the freedom and the ability to live the life we desire, and this episode encourages you to do exactly that! Even though this world has done its best at putting the black women in a box, it is never too late to get out. Being unapologetically opulent is giving yourself permission to be all the things that society says we aren’t as black women. Your intelligence, drive, ambition and independence isn't intimidating. At least not to the right people. It is phenomenal!

Consider this episode a go-ahead to be your unapologetically opulent self!

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Activism Redefined with Nerissa Street

Sun, 23 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500

We all know how difficult the past 18 months have been. Many of us have felt anger, disgust, sadness, and helplessness. The things that we have seen have called many into action, and others to question how to take meaningful action. Many took to the streets in a bid to protest against some of the unfair treatment they were receiving and advocate for civil rights. Truth is, activism now is very different from what it used to be while we were growing up.

In today’s episode, I am with Nerissa Street, the founder of Black Women Podcasting. She is a multiple award-winning storytellers who has found a unique way to help professionals trust their stories to lead a powerful, authentic life. A long-term learner and lover of education, Nerissa speaks about how you can use the power of your unique voice to powerfully impact your industry.

If you are looking for a wake-up call on flipping the script on generally accepted facts, you will fall in love with this episode!

In a nutshell, we talk about:

How Nerissa got into activism and how power follows planning.
Why you should speak your own story and still be okay with being who you want to be.
What activism looks like and how activists can speak about the things that concern them and be heard.
How you can take a bolder step to affect the change that you want to see.
How to go about effecting the change you want to see behind the scenes.
How parents can help their kids understand and process what is going on right now.

...and so much more!

Episode drink:

Pineapple-coconut mimosa

Champagne
Pineapple juice
Coconut juice

Connect with Nerissa:

Instagram: @nerissastreet
Podcast: 10000 Women 10000 Stages
Black Women in Podcasting: blackwomenpodcasting.com
Juneteenth for Joy: juneteenthforjoy.com

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Live Your Life as a Business

Wed, 19 May 2021 13:00:00 -0500

Entrepreneurs spend so much time building out processes to keep their business running like a well-oiled machine. These systems are the nuts and bolts of everything the business does; without them, the whole thing would fall apart. Few of us apply the same mentality to our personal lives even though there are many similarities in which our lives mimic businesses. So why not manage your life like a business would manage your brand?

In today’s episode, I speak about the need to run your life like a business, and the key areas you should focus on. If successful businesses and individuals evaluate and assess their opportunity costs when making key decisions, why don’t you?

Tune in to learn more about:

Instances where our lives mimic businesses and the need for streamlined processes to govern our lives

How to define your why with long term goals in mind
Why you should consider investing in yourself - after all, you are the CEO of your life!
The need for assessing your opportunity costs and the benefits of outsourcing

...and so much more!

If your business is stagnant and leaves you tired every single day, or if you’d like to know how you can figure out your next move that will enhance the quality of your life, this episode is for you!

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Meet Cassandra Alexis

Sun, 16 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Do you have that one friend that always speaks life into you and supports you in everything you do? Well, in today's episode, I let my friend, Carla, take charge of the podcast! She gets to ask me all the questions you’ve been wanting to ask, and I get to provide the answers! If you’ve been wanting to know more about Cassandra, what I do, and why I do it, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn more about my story, and take a sneak peek of my coaching business - Opulent Outcomes Coaching and Consulting.

In a nutshell, I talk about:

Who Cassandra Alexis is, in detail
Why behind the birth of the Crowned Opulence podcast
Some of the biggest lessons learned in the past year
How moving to Houston Texas affected my well being emotionally and psychologically
Why experience is the best teacher in my opinion and how my experiences have shaped the person I am today
How the fear of the unknown held me back from my purpose
Advice to my younger self
Getting one step closer to living my most opulent life
Empowering my clients to believe that they can by genuinely speaking life into them

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Crowned Opulence Podcast!

Sun, 16 May 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Join me this season on the Crowned Opulence podcast as I go from your mimosa drinking unapologetically opulent girlfriend to your marketing coach and consultant helping you to market your value and become marketing savvy all-in-one podcast. Essentially this season, I become your Chief Empowerment Officer helping you get the opulent outcomes you desire in your life and business.

There are a few additions this season:

My name. I am using the name of my brand instead of my full legal name. Tune in to the first episode to learn why!

Wednesday midweek coffee breaks. I will be coming from behind the mic and doing solo episodes. I’ll be sharing my thoughts on marketing and tips to help you live your life like a business and more.
A loaded newsletter - so you can stay up to date on the show, get more marketing tips to help you become marketing savvy, be in the know first on offers and so much more!

This season, I'm bringing in all the parts of me into this podcast, including my business, more ways to connect, and gain even more gems to help you get the opulent outcomes you desire in your life and business. Can’t wait to hang out with you!

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Mornings, Movement, and Mindfulness

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Imagine you’re walking through a city, enjoying the fresh air, and delighting in the bustle and energy of the streets. You take a seat on a bench near a busy intersection, safely tucked away from traffic. You’re happy to rest for a moment and take in the sights and sounds. What goes through your mind as you witness the traffic? You might notice the make, model, and color of each car that passes. Perhaps you take note of how fast a particular car whooshes by. Maybe you see another car run a red light. You allow yourself to observe these visual cues and understand them as information, without the need to interpret them as good, bad, wrong, or right. That right there is mindfulness!

When was the last time you practiced mindfulness in your day-to-day activities? In this week’s episode, I am joined by Lauren DeVera, a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner, Mindset Coach, Yoga + Mindfulness Teacher, Movement Artist, Podcaster and Speaker. Lauren guides people through overwhelm and anxiety through movement, mindfulness & inner work to help realize and achieve their wildest dreams. In this episode we talk about:

What exactly mindfulness is and how to achieve it
Creating a meaningful yet manageable morning routine
The importance of having a flexible evening ritual
Why movement is an important addition to your daily routine
Reflection, gratitude and spiritual practice
and so much more!

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Episode Drink:

Pink grapefruit mimosa

Ingredients:

Sparkling pink rose champagne
Grapefruit juice

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Cream In Your Coffee

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Despite how many times you’ve heard claims from people who “don’t see color”, race exists. And whether we like it or not, it’s ingrained into so many facets of our society. Even if you had the privilege of not realizing it before, you’re hopefully definitely realizing it now. And for some people - because of who they are or who they choose to love - the race is the most significant aspect of their lives. Especially for people in interracial relationships. While you might think it’s easy enough to just say “you love you who love” and leave it at that, interracial relationships, like any relationship, take a lot of work and a whole lot of understanding.

In today’s episode, I speak with Daydree Horner, a Reiki Master Teacher, speaker, and the Good Love Coach. Daydree's warm, enthusiastic and supportive approach helps clients disarm fear, connect to inner joy, and have the life and love they truly desire. In this episode, she talks about what inspired her to do the kind of work she does and even dispels some of the common myths surrounding interracial relationships.

In a nutshell, we talk about:

What causes black women to be so hell-bent on dating black men – culture
Is it any different dating someone from a different race?
How to approach conversations around racial differences if you are in an interracial relationship
Why specifics are important when looking for a life partner
Recommended place to meet eligible partners
How to prepare yourself to receive love, regardless of who comes bearing it
and so much more!

Connect with Daydree:

Website: GoodLoveCoach.com
Instagram: @daydreeh

Episode drink:

Pink Mimosa punch

Ingredients

Orange juice
Fruit punch juice
Rose champagne
A shot of vodka

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Dating After Divorce

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600

We have all been through a harrowing breakup or two, but divorce is different. You can’t just cut the cord and walk away: Often, the breakup is drawn out - as a result, the pain runs deep. Many times, children are involved. Assets need to be split and lives uprooted. It goes without saying that ending a marriage can make you rethink everything you thought you knew about love - and sometimes, even, yourself. But, it shouldn’t prevent you from finding happiness with a new person.

Before getting back out there, the most important thing to do is address your own recovery. Can you start dating while still going through the divorce, or is there a certain amount of time you should wait? How do you know you're ready to move on? To answer these questions and offer other post-divorce dating do's and don'ts, I speak with Carla Stotts, who has been through it all. She shares her experience, how she was able to set non-negotiables for her subsequent relationships, and her biggest regret. If you are thinking of getting back into the dating scene after a divorce, this episode is for you!

In a nutshell, we discuss:

Changes in the dating scene especially after experiencing marriage
How to set the foundation of the relationships you get into after divorce and the dynamics involved
Deciding what to disclose (how much of it and when) to your new partner
Dealing with your baggage before getting into another relationship
Introducing your kids to your new partner
Advice to someone that’s thinking of getting back into the dating scene after divorce
and so much more!

Connect with Carla:

Website: cmariewaistbeads.com
Instagram: @cmariewaistbeads

Episode drink:

Mexican pomegranate mimosa

Ingredients:

Champagne
Tequila
Orange juice
Pomegranate juice
Lime juice

A divorce is not an easy thing, and dating afterward isn't something to take lightly. But with a degree of self-awareness, conscious intention, and a touch of confidence, anyone can find love on the other side.

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Let’s Talk About Sex (Part 2)

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600

If you haven't listened to part 1, you definitely should!

If we could have conversations about sex with ease, we would all be having a lot better sex. It feels dangerous to talk about sex. What if I am judged? What if I seem weird? What if my partner tells someone else about this? What if my partner breaks up with me? We want to explore and experience pleasure, but often we're too afraid to ask for what we want.

But how do we start talking about sex? If you have been keeping such important conversations off the table, this episode is for you! In today’s episode, I speak with Tiffynee Terry-Thomas, a holistic sexologist and relationship coach. We discuss how women can push through the awkward feelings that if explored could lead to conversations that teach you about each other, help you feel more confident and subsequently experience more pleasure. And no, it’s not just about the sex! Tune in to learn more.

In a nutshell, we talk about:

How being on quarantine and/or “house arrest” has affected our libido
The principle of love attraction
The power of asking when we need something done by our partners
How lack of education has hindered us from fully embracing the concept of reward vs pleasure
How to increase sex drive, the importance of foreplay and how it impacts your ability to achieve orgasm
The sexual response cycle
How the changes that women’s bodies go through after childbearing can affect their ability to orgasm
The best trick for Valentines day
and so much more!

While sex shouldn't be a chore, it definitely shouldn't be something that is endured. Connect with Tiffynee and learn how she can help!

Book a complimentary discovery consultation:
https://calendly.com/cassandra-conley

Connect with Tiffynee:

Website: www.friskyfemme.com
Instagram: @tiffyneerenee
Facebook: @frisky + femme

Links mentioned:

Instagram: @sexpositivefamilies

Episode drink:

Blushing Mimosa

Ingredients:

Champagne
Orange juice
Pineapple juice
Grenadine

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Let’s Talk About Sex (Part 1)

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0600

But how do we start talking about sex? If you have been keeping such important conversations off the table, this episode is for you! In today’s episode, I speak with Tiffynee Terry-Thomas, a holistic sexologist and relationship coach. We discuss how women can push through the awkward feelings that if explored could lead to conversations that teach you about each other, help you feel more confident, and subsequently experience more pleasure. And no, it’s not just about the sex! Tune in to learn more.

In a nutshell, we talk about:

How being on quarantine and/or “house arrest” has affected our libido
The principle of love attraction
The power of asking when we need something done by our partners
How lack of education has hindered us from fully embracing the concept of reward vs pleasure
How to increase sex drive, the importance of foreplay, and how it impacts your ability to achieve orgasm
The sexual response cycle
How the changes that women’s bodies go through after childbearing can affect their ability to orgasm
The best trick for Valentines day
and so much more!

While sex shouldn't be a chore, it definitely shouldn't be something that is endured. Connect with Tiffynee and learn how she can help!

Book a complimentary discovery consultation:
https://calendly.com/cassandra-conley

Connect with Tiffynee:

Website: www.friskyfemme.com
Instagram: @tiffyneerenee
Facebook: @frisky + femme

Links mentioned:

Instagram: @sexpositivefamilies

Episode drink:

Blushing Mimosa

Ingredients:

Champagne
Orange juice
Pineapple juice
Grenadine

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Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Living with a narcissistic husband, wife or partner, or anyone else with narcissistic traits is undoubtedly challenging. While you may love your partner very much (or not anymore!), their narcissistic tendencies can make it difficult (to say the least) for you to live with them and feel loved in return. It may have taken you some time to realize that his or her personality is sadly all about ‘me, myself and I’. You (and possibly others) may now be thinking of them as selfish, pompous, arrogant, snooty, overbearing, big-headed and/or a user, who never-ever apologizes for their behavior

In today’s episode, my guest Tierra Womack, Founder of The Brave Way not only shares her story but also her knowledge. She talks about her experience living with narcissistic partners, and how she was able to get out of it. Learning to be brave is certainly one of the things she struggled with, but looking back, she can say she is grateful to them! She is now on a mission to help survivors thrive after narcissistic abuse, get their confidence back and find their life’s purpose.

In today’s episode, we talk about:

Who a narcissist exactly is and how to detect narcissistic tendencies in people
The 6 types of narcissists
Why an unhealthy and toxic relationships are one and the same thing
How to tell whether you are in a toxic relationship before it is too late
Tips on how to gather the courage to get out of a toxic relationship with a narcissist
Shifting your mindset to avoid the victim mentality.
Characteristics of an emotionally mature person

Recovering from narcissistic abuse means that you have to dig deep to reveal the many layers of trauma. You have to acknowledge that it isn’t going to be easy to go through all the painful realizations of your past but that is extremely important to work through each layer and grieve your losses. Don’t do it alone; reach out to Tierra who will help get you there...The Brave Way.

Connect with Tierra:

Website: thebravewaytribe.com
Instagram:@thebraveway

Episode Drink:

Pomegranate Mimosa

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Pursuing Your Dreams

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0600

That moment you decide to follow a dream is magical. It’s so exciting. Not everyone finds a dream they truly believe in. Even fewer people take action to pursue them. There’s no doubt it’s a risk, but what dreams come easy? Besides you’d rather go for it and fail than let it pass you by without even trying. Everything goes well...until you mention it to the people close to you. A few are doubtful, but many of them are outright unsupportive. There’s nothing worse than finding a dream you want to pursue only for the people that surround you to discourage it. This is what the Atlanta-based comedian, Kyndra Crump went through when she decided she’d become a comedian.

Kyndra is capable of a lot of things but making you laugh comes like second nature to her! Through this conversation, she shares what sparked her interest in becoming a comedian and what it takes to be one. Tune in and be ready to laugh your way through the entire interview!

We’re talking about:

How Kyndra got into comedy and what it takes to be a comedian
How lack of support from friends and family propels one to greater heights
Overcoming the lack of support and still pursuing your dream.
How to stay motivated and consistent in a tough industry
and so much more!

Connect with Kyndra:

Instagram: @idolizedynasty
Youtube: Kyndra Crump

Episode Drink:

Cranberry Mimosa

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You are Perfect!

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0600

Black women deserve time and space to process the trauma and the complexities in our communities and daily lives. And how can we embrace, embody, and express our perfect, authentic self while at it? De’Nicea Hilton has the answer!

In today’s episode of the Crowned Opulence Podcast, De’Nicea and I discuss how we can express our authentic self and activate play to experience, explore, and evolve our way into a stronger and wiser version of ourselves. She shares the importance of knowing yourself and being able to express yourself by leveraging your skills and styles in your work life.If you have never considered your weaknesses to be an opportunity to show how perfect and complete you actually are, this episode is for you!

We’re talking about:

Not letting perfectionism rip us of the joys of life
How to know when you are not in your authentic self
Why our mindset limits our potential based on what we think we can do
How our external behaviors are an expression of our actual selves and how to be in control of them
The difference between internal and external self-care, and their implications.
The reason why auto-immune system diseases are higher in women
and so much more!

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Episode Drink:

Strawberry crush mimosa

Ingredients

Sparkling Rosé
Strawberry blast smoothie

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Bringing Self-Care Into Your Everyday

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600

When was the last time you did something just for you? Whether it was running a bubble bath or hiding in your closet for two minutes from your needy kids, drop the guilt. That’s not selfish, that’s self-care.

This week on the Crowned Opulence Podcast, we’re chatting with Latrice Samson Richards. Latrice is a mental and emotional wellness, creative, a multi-state licensed professional counselor and a certified life enhancement coach. And she’s on a mission to teach black women the skills we need to heal.

We’re talking about

Everyday self-care. Reframing self-care in life’s mundane activities
The difference between expectations and boundaries and how to set them
What to do when others test or disrespect your boundaries
Learning to trust your body and how it communicates with you
Undoing the programming that causes you to dismiss your sixth sense or discomfort with certain situations
The difference between thinking and feeling and between mental and emotional states

On this week’s episode, I’m drinking a Kir Royale and it’s delish! Mix your own (peep the recipe below) and come soak up all the wisdom that Latrice brings to the conversation on the Crowned Opulence Podcast.

Connect with Latrice

Sometimes we face mental or emotional blocks that prevent us from being able to heal, manifest, and grow. Sometimes we know the blocks are there but are clueless about how to move them.

Latrice can help. Head over to Latrice’s website to book your 90-minute one-on-one Blocks Buster Session to help you identify, understand, and process the mental and emotional blocks plaguing you.

Episode Drink

Kir Royale

Ingredients
- Champagne
- Chambord

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Self-Love Is A Requirement

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Happy New Year! The year that seemed never-ending finally ended! A new President has been elected. Vaccines are being rolled out for COVID-19. We’re looking forward in trepidatious-yet-joyful hope to 2021 filled with opportunities and possibilities.

This week on the Crowned Opulence Podcast, I’m excited to chat with Certified Life Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, and Good Love Coach Daydree Horner.

Daydree and I have a delightful conversation about:

The difference between self-love and self-care. And yes, there is a distinct difference.
Benefits of Meditation
Facing your negative emotions instead of burying them
Letting go of relationships and friendships without drama and toxicity
How to talk to yourself (self-talk)

I think most of us experienced some degree of trauma last year… from COVID-19 to George Floyd to the Elections and everything in-between… we were put through the emotional and financial wringer.

As we move into the new year and all that it holds, I want all my Queens to focus on self-love. After the last twelve months, we all need it!

Sometimes self-love can be hard… it might require us to recall tough memories and have difficult conversations or enforce boundaries. But it’s always worth it. You’re worth it.

So grab your mimosa, get cozy and join the fun on the Crowned Opulence Podcast. Tune in on your favorite podcast app.

You can also connect with Daydree on her website at MyOshun.com

Mimosa Special:
Poinsettia Mimosa

Champagne
Cranberry juice
Triple Sec

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9 Opulent Steps

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0600

The year 2020 has been one for the books. We’ve experienced a global pandemic, witnessed a Presidential Election - one of the most hotly contested in history, had protested in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, experienced a lot of economic turmoil, job loss, and anxiety. While 2020 has not been an easy year, there have been more than a few silver linings.

In January 2021, this podcast shall be focusing on self-love and self-care. Given the state in which 2020 left us, we all need a lot of love this new year. Today’s episode is a compilation of some of the notable responses from my guests. They share tips on what they do to live their most opulent lives. If you are looking to live a life of abundance and opulence in 2021, this episode is for you!

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Courage to Change

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0600

If you could go back and talk to your 18-year-old self, would you tell her to switch her college major and choose a different career path?

If there’s a dream in your heart to do more or to take a different path but you think you’re too old, or too far into your current career, this episode of the Crowned Opulence Podcast is for you.

Courageous or self-sabotaging or just crazy? Meet Anehcefe Avery, our guest on the podcast this week.

Anehcefe didn’t bother to have a chat-in-hindsight with her younger self. She just went for it, leaving behind her 10-year marketing career and two business degrees, to enroll in nursing school, and pursue her dream of becoming a registered nurse.

Did I mention that she did this while being a devoted wife, and mother to three precocious little girls?

Anehcefe’s story will blow your mind and encourage you to revisit that old dream you have buried in the back of your mind because you’re too old, too busy, too far into your current career.

If you have a dream in your heart to do more or to take a different path, this episode will inspire you to take the leap… or at least open your mind to the possibility that you can still live the life you’ve dreamt of… even if it’s a little painful at first and you have to endure some bumps in the road or make some sacrifices.

Anehcefe and I talk about:

Discovering your passion and pursuing your dreams
Making a plan for what you want to achieve
Getting past the mental blocks and all the reasons why you shouldn’t
The importance of having a support system
Persevering in the face of the challenges that inevitably arise

As you can imagine, this dramatic change in career trajectory is not an easy one. But according to Anehcefe, it’s absolutely worth it. Learn how she did it and how you too can live the life of opulence that you desire, despite your age or whatever other obstacles you perceive.

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What I’m drinking in this episode: Blood Orange Mimosa

Champagne
Blood orange juice
Lemonade

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I'm Not Your Superwoman

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0600

Pressuring black women to dismiss how we feel downplays our experiences. For the longest time, black women have been carrying the burden of traumatic experiences from childhood into adulthood, and from generation to generation. Yet we are always expected to be resilient and survive in silence. It is high time we stopped ignoring how tasking it is to be a black woman. It’s not that we are indignant, we are exhausted!

Yes, we are survivors, but does this mean we have to be constantly at war to prove that we are strong? Every day seems like we must be prepared for a fight. As a result, our warrior mindset makes it difficult for us to lower our defense. This leaves me asking, who will protect the black woman?

On this episode of the Crowned Opulence podcast, Latoya Johnson-Foster, a licensed professional counselor based in Chicago joins us to talk about the black superwoman syndrome and how it distinguishes black women from other races. She also shares why there’s a need for the black woman to stand up for herself and create an environment where she can thrive.

In this episode we discuss:

How women are expected to wear different hats at different times and still function normally.
Causes of increased anxiety cases among black women.
Her new book: I Am Not Your Superwoman
Why the conversations around being a superwoman are coming out now
How the black superwoman syndrome shows up in our day to day life
Why it is impossible for the black woman to be 100% present in one space and the toll it takes on our mental and emotional health
How to prioritize self - and not feel guilty about it - even when generationally we have neither seen nor practiced it
How to create and maintain healthy boundaries and be unapologetic about them
How the men in our lives can step up to support us
And so much more!

Connect with Latoya:

Website: www.latoyajfoster.com
Instagram: @latoya_thecounselor
LinkedIn: Latoya Foster, MA, LPC, NCC
Email: latoyafosterlpc@gmail.com
Latoya’s Books: I Got This!: 30-day Tips for Black Women with Anxiety or Depression
I Am Not Your Superwoman

Mimosa Special:

Cranberry Orange Mimosa
Champagne
Cranberry juice
Orange juice

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You Can't Get Well In A Cell

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0600

Did you know that the rate in which black women are being incarcerated is increasing?

Have you ever considered what it’s like for an incarcerated woman on her period?

Or whether incarcerated pregnant women are handcuffed during delivery?

I didn’t either… until I sat down for a chat with Amber-Rose Howard for this week’s episode of the Crowned Opulence Podcast, which blew my mind.

At 18 years old, Amber-Rose faced the possibility of 27 years in prison. As we chat, Amber Rose shares her own experience with incarceration and the work she’s doing as the Executive Director of a coalition of grassroots organizations working to reduce incarcerations and shift state and local spending from policing and corrections.

We talk about:

The increasing (and disproportionate) rate at which women of color are being incarcerated in America
Seeing inmates as human beings deserving of dignity
The inequities of cash bail
How women and girls’ end up being prosecuted for trying to survive horrific circumstances
The importance of rehabilitation to reduce recidivism
How we can help push prison reform as a community (Hint: VOTE!)

It’s an eye-opening conversation about social justice that you don’t want to miss. Queens help our sister-queens rise. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand the plight of our incarcerated sisters and be empowered to help.

Tune in to the Crowned Opulence podcast on your favorite podcast app.

Connect with Amber-Rose Howard:

AmberRose@curbprisonspending.org

https://www.curbprisonspending.org/

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Mimosa Special

Christmas Morning Mimosa

● Champagne

● Orange juice

● Amaretto

● Grenadine

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From Thick to Fit

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0600

If you’ve ever struggled with your health and fitness, or maybe you’re just coming to terms with the fifteen pounds that came from “nowhere” during the COVID-19 lockdown, this episode is for you.

Queens come in all shapes and sizes. We’re not all meant to be, or want to be a size 0 but we should all cherish our beautiful bodies by caring for them with nourishing food and lots of movement.

If our health is our wealth and we are on the path to living our most opulent lives, then taking care of our health must be a priority. We as women are notorious for allowing life’s responsibilities - children and family, careers etc - take attention away from our health and self-care needs. But as the saying goes, we must put on our own oxygen mask before we help others with theirs.

On this episode of the Crowned Opulence podcast, my cousin, fitness instructor and owner of Ellavate Wellness, Ella Gambles joins us to talk about health and fitness. Ella uses her knowledge and experience to empower us to make good choices so that we can achieve our health and fitness goals.

In this episode, we discuss:

Ella’s secret weapon for overcoming cravings and overeating
The 80/20 rule for managing your diet without feeling deprived
Drinking alcohol and losing weight… possible?
Enjoying holiday feasts without going overboard
Understanding health markers like BMI in context
Differences between a crash diet and a lifestyle change
Health and fitness goal setting
The importance of accountability and community in reaching your health and fitness goals
And much, much more.

Connect with Ella:

https://www.instagram.com/ellavatewellness/
https://www.instagram.com/getrightgams/
elevate wellness@gmail.com

What I’m Drinking:

Apple Mimosa

Champagne
Vodka
Sour apple schnapps
Triple Sec

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Infertility Chose Me, But IVF Helped Me To Become A Mommy Part II

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0600

This is part 2 of a 2-part series on a silent struggle many women face: infertility. So if you haven’t caught part 1 yet, go back and listen to part 1 before continuing to part 2.

Our guest on the show is the host of the Infertility and Me Podcast, Monique Farook. In part 1, Monique shared about her experience trying to get pregnant naturally without success, her subsequent infertility diagnosis, its impact on her life, self-esteem and relationship with her husband.

We continue our conversation with Monique, discussing:

Fertility treatment options for women like in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and egg freezing
The importance of educating people of color on infertility and available treatments
The exclusionary pricing of treatment options and how insurance can help
The importance of having a support network

Monique and I both share which treatments we’ve done and our experiences with them.

Mix yourself another Champagne Screw and join the conversation on the Crowned Opulence podcast. Available on your favorite podcast app.

Champagne Screw

Champagne
Orange Juice
Vodka

Tune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com

To check with Monique check her out https://www.infertilityandmepodcast.com/ or follow her on Instagram

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Infertility Chose Me, But IVF Helped Me To Become A Mommy Part I

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0600

“So when are you going to give your mother some grandkids?” your well-meaning aunt asks good-naturedly at Thanksgiving dinner. Every. Single. Year.

You take a deep breath, trying to suppress the longing the question stirs inside your heart, plaster on a smile that you hope seems genuine and reply, “All in good time, Auntie,” and quickly try to change the subject or extract yourself from the conversation.

As we head into the holiday season with extended family gatherings, the question may become more frequent, a painful reminder of your longing to become a momma.

As a little girl, eventual motherhood was a given. I took care of my precious doll collection as gently as my mom cared for me… the occasional stern look and grounding when they “stepped out of line” included.

I knew that one day, the tea parties with my doll-daughters would turn into a reality with a real flesh-and-blood “mini-me”.

Back then I couldn’t fathom being 39 years old with no mini-me. Yet it is a reality that many women silently face today. Many of us hurt in silence, blaming themselves for something we have no control over.

Infertility. It has destroyed many a woman’s confidence, marriage, and relationship.

This week on the Crowned Opulence podcast, we are joined by Monique Farook, host of the Infertility and Me Podcast. Monique shares with us:

Her experience trying to get pregnant naturally
Her infertility diagnosis
How the diagnosis affected her self-esteem and her marriage
Fertility treatment options, their costs, and their success rates

This episode is dedicated to all my Queens who are on the journey to opulence despite the challenges. We’ve split the conversation into two parts but it’s so good I know you’ll want to listen to it in one go.

Mimosa Special:

Monique is sipping herbal tea but I invite you to join me for a champagne screw. There is always something for us to celebrate, even in the face of disappointment.

Champagne Screw

Champagne
Orange Juice
Vodka

To check with Monique check her out https://www.infertilityandmepodcast.com/ or follow her on Instagram

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Redefining Bougie

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0600

“You’re bougie.” Have you ever been on the receiving end of this statement?
Or perhaps you’ve made this statement to your friend.

I’ve been called the “bougie” friend for as long as I could remember.... And I didn’t like it. It sounded like a backhanded compliment.

Then I learnt what it meant. And I began to own it. Yeah, I’m the “bougie friend”. I got it from my momma. Her friends used to accuse her of “trying to sound white” just because she spoke standard English, which of course she was a stickler with me.

Speaking of my momma, this week we celebrate our first mother-daughter episode on the Crowned Opulence Podcast. I’m joined by my Mommy, Janette Carter, and my fellow podcaster-friend Joi Disroe and her adult daughter, Turquoise.

We’re redefining “bougie” and wearing the label with all our “bougie” attitude.

We talk about:

The original meaning of “bougie”
The pretentious or wannabe connotations associated with “bouginess” in black culture
How we are choosing to define “bougie” in our lives as goal-getting, dream-chasing queens and encouraging our fellow queens to embrace their “bougie” aspirations.

This week’s Mimosa Special

Strawberry Lemonade Mimosa

Champagne
Strawberry lemonade juice

Mix yourself a mimosa, tell a fellow “bougie” friend and tune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app.

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That’s What Friends Are For

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0600

Have you ever noticed how much more difficult it is for adults to make new friends than kids?

As kids, if we met some random child on the playground, they were our friend. But as we grew into our middle school and high school years, we become more selective of who we claim into our friend circle, and as adults, even more so!

My girlfriends and I have known each other for almost two decades! #NoNewFriends (just kidding).

We can’t be together to celebrate my birthday this year (Thanks ‘Rona! *eyeroll*) but of course you know I’m going to find a way to celebrate all month long. My friendship with these queens have survived college drama, marriages, pregnancy and birth, health scares, divorces, cross-country moves and more so ‘Rona ain’t nothing!

This week on the Crowned Opulence podcast, they join me to talk friendships. There is just something special about the bonds we share with these sisters, the ones we got to pick but our friendships aren’t without their challenges. Tune in as we talk about:

The importance of friendship in our various life seasons
Allowing ourselves to be truly vulnerable with our girlfriends
Appreciating the different seasons friendships experience
Is this relationship for a reason, season or lifetime?
Our expectations of our friendships
Extending grace to our friends when they don’t live up to our expectations
And a whole lot more

Mix your mimosa and listen to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app.

This week’s Mimosa Special

Grand Mimosa

Grand Marnier
Champagne
Orange juice

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Dating After 35: My Birthday Brunch

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0600

It’s my birthday, Queens! The Rona might have turned 2020 upside down but thank God, I’m still here and I’m ready to celebrate ALL MONTH LONG!

To kick off my birth month celebrations, I had brunch with my fave girls. Thanks to Rona, we hadn’t all been together in person in almost a year… so you know we had a lot of catching up to do.

Naturally, we had a blast, sipping on our mimosas, gushing over each other’s outfits and hairstyles, catching up and talking about everything girlfriends talk about when they get together.

This week on the Crowned Opulence podcast, I share our conversation with you.

We’re talking about:

Men (This one’s a given, right? We’ll be 80 and still talking about something Brian did or how Kevin still has swag with his cane. Lol.)
Dating in a pandemic
Vulnerability in relationships
Submission in relationships
How we’ve grown over the past year and what we’ve learnt
The scariest part of dating
Sex over 35

It’s the kind of conversation that makes you remember that friends truly are the family that you get to choose. And there is no therapy like girl-talk therapy.

Grab your own mimosa and come join us.

Quotes:

“You can’t make a man feel comfortable in his own skin, just like he can’t make you feel comfortable in your skin.” ~ Stephanie Wilson

“When a man shows you he’s not ready emotionally, spiritually, financially, etc. then you have to disconnect instead of continuing to give.” ~ Stephanie Wilson

“Let your intentions be known up front.” ~ Kenisha Solomon

“Submit means to cover, it doesn’t mean you are a doormat” ~ Kenisha Solomon

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Thinking Like A Dude Could Cost You Your "I Do's"

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0600

Have you ever been friend-zoned, or told, “You’re an amazing friend, but you suck as a
girlfriend?” This week on the Crowned Opulence Podcast my BFF, LaToya Lawrence joins me
to share her journey from thinking like a man and being told that exact thing, to changing her
mindset, embracing her femininity and ultimately meeting and marrying her real-life Prince
Charming.

And like any good fairytale, Toya’s journey to meeting and marrying her Prince Charming was
filled with hard knocks, difficult lessons, a pivotal moment when she made a decision to do
things differently and going through the process of changing her mindset as a result.

You want to tune in to this conversation if you’ve ever wrestled with things like:

Submission
Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and asking for help
Making your man feel needed
Knowing when to speak up and when to let things slide
Showing appreciation

What we’re drinking: Mimosa colada

Ingredients:
Champagne
Malibu Rum
Pineapple Juice

Quotes:

“Every man need to feel needed too” LaToya Lawrence
“I pick and chose my battles. That minute stuff I don't care about.” LaToya Lawrence
“We are used to being leaders. We are leaders at work. We are leaders at church. We don't have to be leaders at home. It takes the weight off of you. You don't have to be the leader of everything.” LaToya Lawrence
“Men like praise too, just like we do” LaToya Lawrence

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Fairytale Love Turned Abusive Nightmare

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0500

Sometimes we’re so giddy in love that we miss the signs that our fairy tale is destined to become a nightmare. His insistence that he picks us up from work is just his protective instinct, we rationalize. His refusal to get a job and contribute to the household just means he’s waiting to find the right fit.

Then one day, things get heated and we get a smack across the face. We rationalize again. It was just the heat of the moment. He’s frustrated about not getting the job. He’s a great guy. Look how sweet he’s being today. But it happens again the next week, and then again.

We’re the strong ones in our friend group. We’re the ones who always said, no man’s ever going to hit me. How did this become our lives?

Our guest this week is Melody Gross. She is the founder of Courageous Shift and a domestic abuse survivor. In this episode, Melody shares her story of abuse and survival and how she has transformed her pain into purpose through her domestic violence coaching and consulting company.

Melody and I discuss:

Types of domestic violence (physical, sexual, emotional, parental, financial, spiritual etc)
How to talk about domestic violence with children who have witnessed or experienced it
Identifying and treating with the yellow flags before they become red flags
Knowing when it’s time to leave vs. making an effort to make it work
Identifying the green flags and learning the hallmarks of a healthy relationship
Unlearning the negative relationship examples, you’ve experienced

Grab a drink and join the conversation. I’m fully embracing the season so this week I’m drinking an apple cider mimosa. It tastes just like fall.

Apple Cider Mimosa Ingredients:

Prosecco
Apple cider juice

Quotes:

“The other side is so beautiful” – Melody Gross
“Abuse is a learned behavior” – Melody Gross
“No one is going to save you, you have to save yourself” – Melody Gross
“When you begin to take your power back when you become this woman who is unapologetic and understands I am getting free…you’re going to want that in every aspect of your life.” - Melody Gross

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My Doctor Didn’t Help Me When Cancer Tried to Take Me Out Part II

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0500

We’re continuing our conversation with cancer survivors Monika Dillard and Dawn Kemp.

In this episode of the Crowned Opulence Podcast, we discuss:

How our survivors managed their mental health during and post-cancer treatment
How their attitudes toward life have been shaped by their cancer stories
Dating after cancer
The importance of self-care
The importance of reliable emotional support

And we’re still sipping on our lychee mimosas.

Ingredients:

Prosecco
Lychee juice or
Blueberry Lychee juice

Quotes:

“I say no a lot more. I live to make me happy” ~Monika Dillard

“My mentality about me had to change and not project what I think someone is going to perceive about me as gospel” ~Monika Dillard

“You never know how strong you are until you have nothing left but to be strong” ~Dawn Kemp

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My Doctor Didn’t Help Me When Cancer Tried to Take Me Out Part I

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0500

We look to our doctors for advice on preserving our health and treating any diseases so that we can enjoy a high quality of life. But what do we do when our trusted medical professionals dismiss our concerns and we’re torn between trusting the professional and trusting our gut?

Almost everyone has been impacted by this dreadful disease in some way. October is Cancer Awareness Month and on the Crowned Opulence Podcast, we begin a conversation with two cancer survivors.

But their stories are remarkably similar for the wrong reason: Dismissive doctors. These fierce women had excellent health insurance coverage and were seen by reputable doctors… who didn’t listen to them.

Thankfully, they’ve both lived to tell their stories but Monika Dillard and Dawn Kemp’s doctors’ failure to listen to their concerns and requests for testing, led to them requiring advanced medical care to fight cancer for their lives.

You definitely need a drink as you listen to these stories. This week I’m sipping on a lychee mimosa.

Ingredients:

Prosecco
Lychee juice or
Blueberry Lychee juice

Quotes:

“Aren’t all women made of sugar, spice, and gunpowder” ~Dawn Kemp

“If it doesn’t bring me joy, if I don’t get some happiness out of it, or some kind of education from it I’m not staying there too long” ~Dawn Kemp

“I don’t want to leave this earth feeling like I haven’t lived or fulfilled my purpose. It’s about me now” ~Monika Dillard

Listen to part 2 of the episode, which is also available right now on the Crowned Opulence Podcast.

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What Your Mama Never Told You About Menopause

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0500

Big Mama, Mama, and Auntie have been through it. We often joke about it.
During that time of the month, we might even wish for it. Menopause. Now before you brush this off because it’s still at least several years away, did you know that symptoms of menopause can begin as early as the mid-30s for some women? Yeah, I figured that would get your attention. This week on the podcast my guest, Charlotte Taylor Powers shares her experience with menopause and her debilitating experiences with hot flashes. Charlotte is a health coach and she believes that more women need to be open about this season to prepare younger sisters for what to expect.

What we’re discussing:

The symptoms of menopause
How to approach your doctor with your questions (even if you’re scared or embarrassed)
Emotional well-being during perimenopause and menopause
Menopause and family planning
Impact of menopause symptoms on the family… and how to prepare them

Quotes:

We are very often cheerleaders, supporters.
We don't have a problem playing that role.
Where we have a problem is asking someone to play that role for us.

What we’re drinking:

Tiffany Mimosa:

Prosecco or champagne
Lemonade
Blue Curacao
Sugar (to garnish rim of glass)

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Beyond Your 401K

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0500

Do your eyes glaze over when the topic of finances comes up?

Do stocks and bonds and anything related to finance sound like a foreign language to you?

I feel you, Sis. I’m the same way… but we can’t be out here dreaming about living our most opulent lives without a financial plan.

In this week’s episode of the Crowned Opulence Podcast, we’re talking about Investing.

Wait… stick with me for a minute.

My guest, Cassandra Cummings is the Founder of Stocks and Stilettos, a society that helps women take charge of their financial future. In this episode, she will:

Simplify and explain investing
Explain why you shouldn’t bank solely on your 401K
Share how much you need to start investing in stocks (it’s less than you think)

STOCK SISTAR SUMMIT PROMO CODE

Andddddd… for all our loyal Crowned Opulence podcast listeners, Cassandra has dropped a 10% promo code for her upcoming Stock Sistar Summit on Oct 9-10! It’s going to be live-streamed so you can tune in from anywhere if you can’t make it to Las Vegas. Head over to www.stocksistarsummit.com and use the code CROWN2020 to claim your discount.

We know opulent living ain’t cheap so let’s get to it.

What we’re drinking:

In this episode, we’re drinking blackberry mint mimosa and it tastes as yummy and refreshing as it sounds.

Blackberry Mint Mimosa

Prosecco
Simple syrup
Muddled blueberries
Sprinkle of mint

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Waffle or Spaghetti Brains: Understanding Masculine and Feminine Energies Part II

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0500

It was so nice! We’re doing it twice… Coach Ivy Allen is back for part 2 of our conversation on masculine and feminine energies.

In this episode of the Crowned Opulence Podcast, we discuss:

Celebrating your femininity and allowing others to celebrate you
Miss Independent… really?
Accepting compliments
Speaking your man’s language and helping him to understand yours
Knowing when to hold court with your queens and when to go to your man
Making relationships win-win

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What I’m Drinking:

Lemon ginger detox water.
Water (Flat or Sparkling)
1 Lemon medium
Ginger to taste

Sources:

The Queen’s Code by Alison A. Armstrong
Behind the Mask of the Strong Black Woman: Voice and the Embodiment of a Costly Performance by Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant
Resurrecting Venus: A Self Help Book for Women by Cynthia Occelli

Quotes from the Show

“Stop trying hold court with your man, every woman should have a Queen’s court” ~Coach Ivy Allen
“There is a difference between a man, the man, and your man” ~Coach Ivy Allen

Connect with Coach Ivy:

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Waffle Or Spaghetti Brains: Understanding Masculine and Feminine Energies Part I

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500

“Act like you don’t need him” vs. “Make him feel needed”
“You’re an independent woman. You can buy your own.” vs “You should let him pay for that.”
“He’s not the boss of you” vs. “Let him lead”

The conflicting information is all around us. Men are confused. Women are confused. Relationships are suffering. Are your #RelationshipGoals looking more like #RelationshipNOs? Is a truly happy, healthy, balanced relationship an elusive dream?

My guest and my life coach Ivy Allen believes it is not. She says the answer lies in understanding masculine and feminine energy. Whoa! Relax lady… this is not about gender roles and who’s innate duty it is to load the dishwasher.

In this episode of the Crowned Opulence Podcast, we discuss:

How to recognise your masculine and feminine energy traits
Busting the myths about masculine and feminine energy
Leveraging your feminine energy
Understanding masculine energy and the man’s perspective
Tips for achieving a happy balance in your relationships

What I’m drinking:
Sparkling raspberry lemon mimosa

2 parts Prosecco
1 part raspberry lemonade
Chilled raspberries sprinkled with sugar

Sources:

Connect with Coach Ivy:

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Get an Understanding for Yourself!

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Crowned Opulence Podcast, my friend Stephanie Wilson and I talk about religion and spirituality. Stephanie shares her journey of faith from traditional religious practices to more spiritual practices. Some parts of this journey caught her by surprise causing her to ask the questions... “God is this really what you want me to do? And can I do something else?”

Sound familiar?

This is not your typical religious discussion. We don’t suggest we have arrived at the pinnacle of truth. But we honestly and openly share the stories of our spiritual journeys to date.

What do you feel God has told you to do that’s made you go HUH?!?! Run that by me again?

Get a drink and join the discussion:

I’m sipping on a Mimosa Rita and it’s divine! Here’s the recipe:

2 parts orange juice
1 part margarita mix
Top with Pink Moscato champagne

Truths to hold on to:

"Truly trusting God. It's the hardest thing you will ever do in your life because you have zero control." - Stephanie Wilson

"One of my goals for the show - and even for myself- is to recognize and to accept that the way we were created is for a purpose. " - Cassandra Conley

Mentioned in the show:

Pseudepigrapha and Apocrypha

If you want to know more about how Stephanie serves her community, check out her website, templetransformation360.com. Or join her text club - text Strategy to 77984. You can also follow her on all platforms @templetransformation360.

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It's Messy Before It's a Message

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0500

2020, we need a do-over!

How has COVID-19 affected you? Are you over the Rona cause I sure am.

In this Episode of Crowned Opulence, we get real, raw, and messy… kinda like the year 2020.

I connect with my former coworker-turned-friend Jennifer Brazzell as we talk about our journey going from being employed to not during a pandemic. Normally you hear about these types of stories when a plan has been figured out, executed, and the person is sitting pretty. That’s not this story.

So many people are in the same boat as us. I felt that it is important to share this story before the test becomes a testimony.

In this episode, we talk about:

1. How we are processing our current situation

2. How we are communicating our situation to family and friends

3. The harsh realities of being a person of color in corporate America

4. Navigating that world and if it’s even for us; and our thoughts on the future

Episode drink:

Berry Peach Mimosa

Connect with Jennifer:

Instagram: @corporate__speak

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Your Vote Matters!

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On the first episode of the Crowned Opulence Podcast, I am sitting down with my Soror, Tamira “Augie” Augustine who is actively involved in the Black Lives Matter movement, the LGBTQ community, deputized to register people to vote to have a real conversation about this upcoming election and discuss the shade that is being thrown at Kamala and sadly though not surprising mostly by Black women.

No matter what your level of understanding of politics is and who you are planning to vote for or if you are planning to vote at all; this is for sure a conversation that you don’t want to miss.

Key Resources from the episode:

Fact-checking resources
- Politifact – https://www.politifact.com/
Candidate websites
- Joe Biden -https://joebiden.com/
- Kamala Harris - https://www.harris.senate.gov/about
Become Deputized to register people to vote
- Americavotes.org
Voting laws and calendar for your county
- Stacey Abrams grassroots network -Text 30330 type the word “VOTE”

Connect with Augie:

Facebook: Tamira Augustine

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Welcome to the Crowned Opulence Podcast!

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:00:00 -0500

Hey lady and welcome to the Crowned Opulence Podcast.

Let's get to know each other better. That’s what this episode is all about. I share what Crowned Opulence is to me, tell you more about the show, and why I created it.

You also get an inside peak into a little more about me. I’m your host Cassandra Conley.

Enough about me and the podcast, follow the show on IG and Facebook so I can get to know you too.

See you Sunday, for the first official episode. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

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