What if the life you’re praying to escape is actually trying to teach you how to see?

You’ve been asking Why me? 

Not because you’re broken, but because you’ve been only looking at the pain, obstacles, and survival.

In this Part 1 of my Reframe the Picture series,  I will introduce what I found and believe to be a grounding truth that sets the tone for the entire journey ahead: that transformation doesn’t always require a new life — sometimes it requires a new way of seeing the one you’re already in with a different lens.

Most people who have reached a level of success will tell you they all didn’t start out with a million-dollar vision but with survival. This episode explores how reframing isn’t about erasing pain, rushing healing, or pretending it didn’t hurt. It’s about reframing the meaning so clarity, compassion, and direction can return.

This episode is an invitation to pause the pressure to fix everything and instead, gently ask what this season may be forming in you.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• Why rushing to fix things in your life can keep you stuck.
• What reframing really is — and what it isn’t.
• How pain can distort your perspective.
• Why renewing your mind doesn’t mean denying reality.
• Learning to slow down to see your current season with grace.

In this episode I will lay the foundation for the Reframe the Picture method an 8 part series designed to help you see yourself -  and your story - and your future - clearly again.

Reminder: You are not behind. You are in process.

Let’s connect:
Website: www.arlenebolden.com |  FB: @thepathpodcast  |  IG: @thepath_podcast  | thepath4ward@gmail.com

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Every new chapter asks the same question: What are you taking with you and what are you finally ready to leave behind?

After thirteen episodes of Reframe the Picture, one thing has become clear: changing your perspective is only the beginning. The real transformation happens when you start living from that new perspective every day.

In this special conversation, I'm sharing why Reframe the Picture has grown into something bigger than a podcast and how we’re building a community that helps you practice reframing everyday life.

Remember:  Reframe the Picture isn't about changing your past. It's about changing what you carry into your future.

In this episode:

• Why a new season won't feel new if you bring old thinking with you.
• Why progress not perfection is what creates lasting change.
• A look at what's next for the Reframe the Picture.

Because when you change the frame - you change what becomes possible

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The Reframe the Picture Series Finale

After thirteen episodes of learning to Reframe the Picture  this isn't another lesson - it's a conversation about what comes next.

We'll talk about why your past prepared you, but doesn't define you, why progress will always take you further than perfection, and how small, intentional choices can completely change the direction of your life.

The Reframe the Picture series was never meant to be just a podcast series, but a daily practice. A new way of seeing yourself, your story, and what's possible.

If you're ready to stop looking backward and start living forward, this conversation is for you.

In this episode we discuss:
• Why your past doesn't get the final word
• Why every new day is another opportunity to choose differently
• The power of celebrating small wins
• What's next for the Reframe the Picture community

Remember, don't measure your life by perfection  - measure it by progress

You're not behind. 

You're becoming. 

Now trust what you see

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Reframe the Picture Series - 12

How many decisions have you put on hold because you were waiting for the right time, the right person, or someone else's approval?

The truth is, the life you've been hoping for isn't waiting on more confidence—it's waiting on one brave decision.

In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to trust yourself, make the next brave decision, and stop waiting until you feel ready. We’’ll also cover how your growth can affect the people you love, how to invite them into the journey with you, and why the healthiest relationships are the ones that grow together.

Your life doesn't change because you finally feel fearless. It changes because you decide your future is worth more than your fear.

It's time to stop waiting—and start living.

You're not behind. 

You're in process. 

And you're learning to see clearly.

Let’s connect:
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Reframe the Picture Series - Pt 11

Have you ever noticed you’re changing, but you can’t fully explain how or felt felt like you've outgrown something, but couldn't explain why?

Have you ever looked around and thought, "Why does this feel different now?”

The people haven't changed. The situations haven't changed. But you changed.

In this episode, we're talking about one of the most unexpected parts of growth: what happens when you can no longer connect to things the way you used to. We'll explore why some relationships feel different, why certain conversations drain you now, and why outgrowing old patterns can feel uncomfortable ven when it's exactly what you're supposed to do.

Because sometimes growth isn't about becoming someone new. It's about finally recognizing that you're not the same person anymore and learning to trust that - that is a good thing.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and continue reframing the picture.

You’re not behind.
You’re in process.
And you’re learning to see clearly

Let’s connect:
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Reframe the Picture Series

Have you noticed you’re changing, but you can’t fully explain how?

You don’t react the same anymore to some things, you’re protecting your peace and you’re no longer forcing things that don’t feel right. That's growth.

In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when your life finally starts reflecting the healing, boundaries, and clarity you’ve been working on internally.  

Because to be honest growth isn’t always loud.  Growth can look like saying no without feeling guilty, resting without explaining, walking away from chaos and finally realizing you don’t have to keep shrinking to make other people feel comfort.

If you’ve been feeling like something in your life is shifting, this episode is your reminder that healing is not about becoming someone new. It’s about becoming more honest about who you really are.

If you’ve been feeling different this episode will help you understand why.

Outgrowing something is not failure. It’s evidence of growth.

Listen, reflect, and continue reframing the picture.

You’re not behind.
You’re in process.
And you’re learning to see clearly.

Let’s connect:
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Reframe The Picture Series

What if the life you’re praying to escape is actually trying to teach you how to see?

You’ve been asking Why me? 

Not because you’re broken, but because you’ve been only looking at the pain, obstacles, and survival.

In this Part 1 of my Reframe the Picture series,  I will introduce what I found and believe to be a grounding truth that sets the tone for the entire journey ahead: that transformation doesn’t always require a new life, sometimes it requires a new way of seeing the one you’re already in with a different lens.

Most people who have reached a level of success will tell you they all didn’t start out with a million-dollar vision but with survival. This episode explores how reframing isn’t about erasing pain, rushing healing, or pretending it didn’t hurt. It’s about reframing the meaning so clarity, compassion, and direction can return.

This episode is an invitation to pause the pressure to fix everything and instead, gently ask what this season may be forming in you.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• Why rushing to fix things in your life can keep you stuck.
• What reframing really is — and what it isn’t.
• How pain can distort your perspective.
• Why renewing your mind doesn’t mean denying reality.
• Learning to slow down to see your current season with grace.

In this episode I will lay the foundation for the Reframe the Picture method an 8-10 part series designed to help you see yourself, your story and your future clearly again.

Reminder: You are not behind. You are in process.

Let’s connect:
Website: www.arlenebolden.com |  FB: @thepathpodcast  |  IG: @thepath_podcast  | thepath4ward@gmail.com

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Series: Reframe The Picture - Pt 9

Have you ever felt like something in your life is off, even when everything looks fine on the outside? It’s like you’re moving, functioning and even showing up where you need to be - but internally something still doesn’t feel right.

It doesn’t mean that something is wrong with you, but possibly something is just misaligned.

In this episode, we take the next step in the Reframe the Picture series.  Although finding your voice is powerful - living from it is what changes everything.

In the past episodes, we have been touching on how you learned to keep the peace and become who you needed to be to feel safe, accepted or understood. And as you slowly adjusted, overtime it created distance between who you’re supposed to be and how you were living.

In this episode we discuss:

• What misalignment really feels like beneath the surface
• Why we stay in patterns that no longer serve us
• Having clarity without action creates frustration
• How to begin making decisions that reflect your truth

Alignment is not about becoming someone new.  It’s about being honest about your truth one small decision at a time.  It’s doing it over and over again until your life matches your truth.

When you begin to live in alignment things shift. Your choices change, relationship shifts and your standards rise. 

You don’t need a new life. You need alignment with the life you already have.  

Listen, reflect and continue Reframing the picture of your life.

You’re not behind.
You’re in process.
And you’re learning to see clearly.

Let’s connect:
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Series: Reframe The Picture - Pt 8

In the last episode, we talked about setting boundaries what you will and will not allow.

But what many people don’t realize is that setting boundaries is not the final destination, it’s the introduction to something just as important: using your voice.  

In this episode, we discuss what it means to find your voice after silence, survival, and self-doubt. Because many of us didn’t lose our voice…we built our lives around not needing it.

We learned how to keep the peace, how to stay quiet to protect relationships and how to keep our opinions to ourselves out of insecurity.

But being silent doesn’t always protect you, sometimes it slowly disconnects you from yourself.

In this episode we talk about,

• Recognizing where you’re choosing silence over honesty
• What happens when you don’t speak up for yourself.
• Simple ways to being using your voice.

It’s important to understand that silence can be protection for many people. Discovering a safe space to speak your truth is important that should be shared with the right people.   

Using our voices is not about becoming louder - but it is about showing up authentically and not allowing others to speak for you.  

Your voice matters and it deserves to be heard. 

Listen, reflect and continue Reframing The Picture of your life.

You’re not behind.
You’re in process.
And you’re learning to see clearly.

Let’s connect:
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Series: Reframe The Picture - Pt 7

What if the reason you feel drained isn’t because you’re doing too much, but because you’re allowing too much?

In this episode, we’re talking about boundaries not from a place of distance or disconnection, but from clarity, self-respect, and emotional safety.

After learning how to feel safe again the next step should be deciding what you will and will not continue to carry or allow. Because healing doesn’t just help change how you feel, it changes what you’re willing to accept.

Many of us were never taught to set boundaries. Instead, we learned how to keep the peace, overextend ourselves, and stay silent to protect relationships - at the cost of ourselves.

In this episode we talk about,

• 4 Types of boundaries: emotional, time, physical and mental.
• How to recognize when and where you need boundaries.
• The difference between relationships, family and work boundaries.
• Setting boundaries without over explaining yourself.

Take a moment and ask yourself:

Where in your life do you feel the most drained and where are you saying yes… when something in you is saying no?

Your frustration may be pointing to a boundary you haven’t set yet.

You’re not behind.
 You’re in process.
 And you’re learning to see clearly

Let’s connect:
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Series: Reframe The Picture - Pt 6

In this episode of The Path Podcast, we’re talking about what survival leaves behind - this is something many of you may be experiencing but don’t always recognize it after overcoming obstacles. 

You survived a serious diagnosis, financial setbacks, or the end of a relationship - but part of you is still living like you’re in it. Life has calmed down, but your body has not caught up. You finally have peace, but you still feel unsettled.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re always “on,” like you’re waiting for something to go wrong, or like calm just doesn’t feel normal yet? If you answered yes, this is the conversation for you.

Because sometimes survival ends before your body realizes it is safe.

In episode 5 of the Reframe the Picture Series, we talked about the identity you built to survive and how that version of you was necessary to protect you.

In this episode, we’re shifting the focus:

•  What happens when the storm is over, but you’re still bracing for it?
• Why calm can feel unfamiliar after hard seasons.
• Why your body may still feel on guard even when nothing is wrong
• How to trust yourself again.

Somethings require additional support and you don’t have to go through it alone.  Seeking help  doesn’t make you weak. It means you’re ready to heal.

Sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is believe that calmer days are ahead.

Some storms change us, but they were never meant to define the rest of our lives.

You’re not behind.
 You’re in process.
 And you’re learning to see clearly.

Let’s connect:
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Series: Reframe The Picture - Pt 5

You are not stuck.
You’re loyal to an identity that once kept us safe.

In Episode 5 of the ReFrame The Picture Series, we unpack the version of you that formed at a time you needed it to survive. We also discuss what happens when that version keeps leading your life and decisions long after the storm is over.

In this episode, we explore:

•  How identity forms in response to pain
•  Why survival requires us to adapt — and how adaptation can quietly become our identity
•  A guided Reframe-the-Picture exercise
•  A safe conversation about receiving support to help move you forward if needed.

You didn’t become this version of yourself by accident. You became her out of necessity. Show yourself grace, and thank the woman who stepped up when survival required it.

The protection you needed then is not what you require now.

It may be time to gently tell that part of you it’s safe to emerge - into the woman you were always meant to be, and fully love.

You don’t erase the picture.
You change the frame.

Tune in and check this episode out…

You’re not behind. You’re in process.

Let’s connect:
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Series: Reframe The Picture - Pt 4

Have you ever made a permanent decision based on a temporary emotion?

Maybe you walked away from something too soon or stayed longer than you should have? Did you believe something said to you — not because it was true, but because it felt true in the moment.

In this episode of The Path Podcast, we continue the Reframe the Picture series by confronting something deeply personal to every human being - our emotions.

Although your feelings are powerful and real - they are not meant to lead your life.

Your feelings are information — not instructions. In this episode, we talk about the 3 common emotional traps that quietly shape our decisions and how we can make permanent decisions from temporary emotions. 

Tune in and check this episode out…

Just because you feel it - doesn’t mean it’s final. 

You’re not behind. You’re in process.

Let’s connect:
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Reframe the Picture Series - Pt 3

What if the thoughts you have most often aren’t true?

In this episode of The Path Podcast, we look at the inner dialogue that quietly shapes how you see yourself, your past, and what you believe is possible. Many of us aren’t living from what actually happened, we’re living from what our minds learned while trying to survive.

Your brain’s first job is to protect itself after pain, loss, or disappointment. In this episode, we talk about why some thoughts feel so convincing when they aren’t actually true. If we’re not careful, these patterns begin to loop and replay over and over.

In this conversation, we will discuss:

• 3 common thought traps that feels real in the moment, but is actually not true.
• How to question the thoughts shaping your life.
• Why faith and therapy work together in the process of healing.

This episode continues our past conversations of renewing your mind - this will be vital to avoid fighting untrue thoughts, by learning how to notice them, question the lens they came from, and reframe the picture you’re seeing.

As you listen - pause and notice one thought you constantly hear on repeat. 

Ask yourself - Is this thought protecting me or imprisoning me? Did it come from truth or from pain?

Awareness is not weakness. It’s wisdom.

✨ You’re not behind. You’re in process.
 🎧 Listen, reflect — and practice reframing the picture.

Let’s connect:
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Reframe the Picture Series - Part 2

What if the hardest part of your life isn’t just what happened, but the story you’ve been telling yourself about it? Pain teaches, but it can also lie. In this episode, we discuss the 3 stories we been telling ourselves after obstacles.  These are stories that quietly shape how you see yourself and the world. It’s time to stop letting old stories continue to rule your future and begin Reframing The Picture with clarity and purpose.

Many of us don’t live from what actually happened, we live from what we decided it meant. These stories feel true and they quietly shape how we see ourselves, our past, and our future.

In this episode,  we discuss the 3 stories we tell ourselves:

• This is my fault
• Something is wrong with me
• Because of this, I’m disqualified

I invite you to pause, stop judging yourself while re-evaluating where you are to notice the lens you’ve been looking through.

You’ll hear how survival stories can create shame and doubt - and how awareness is the first step toward clarity and freedom to start seeing your stories differently.

This episode is for anyone ready to stop letting old stories that aren’t true control their lives.

If you’re ready to see yourself — and your story — with more clarity, take this moment for yourself and begin seeing your life through a new lens.

✨ You are not behind. You are in process.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and begin to reframe the picture.

Let’s connect:
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Reframe The Picture Series - Part 1

What if the life you’re praying to escape is actually trying to teach you how to see?

You’ve been asking Why me? 

Not because you’re broken, but because you’ve been only looking at the pain, obstacles, and survival.

In this Part 1 of my Reframe the Picture series,  I will introduce what I found and believe to be a grounding truth that sets the tone for the entire journey ahead: that transformation doesn’t always require a new life — sometimes it requires a new way of seeing the one you’re already in with a different lens.

Most people who have reached a level of success will tell you they all didn’t start out with a million-dollar vision but with survival. This episode explores how reframing isn’t about erasing pain, rushing healing, or pretending it didn’t hurt. It’s about reframing the meaning so clarity, compassion, and direction can return.

This episode is an invitation to pause the pressure to fix everything and instead, gently ask what this season may be forming in you.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• Why rushing to fix things in your life can keep you stuck.
• What reframing really is — and what it isn’t.
• How pain can distort your perspective.
• Why renewing your mind doesn’t mean denying reality.
• Learning to slow down to see your current season with grace.

In this episode I will lay the foundation for the Reframe the Picture method an 8 part series designed to help you see yourself -  and your story - and your future - clearly again.

Reminder: You are not behind. You are in process.

Let’s connect:
Website: www.arlenebolden.com |  FB: @thepathpodcast  |  IG: @thepath_podcast  | thepath4ward@gmail.com

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If you’re entering the new year tired, but hopeful this is the episode for you.

In Part 2 of the Path Podcast Unfinished but Unfolding series, we go deeper into the conversation.

This isn’t about rushing into resolutions or pretending last year didn’t come with some obstacles. This episode is about being renewed. 

If Part 1 helped you understand where you are, Part 2 helps you learn how to move forward—renewed, not pressured.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• The real work of renewal.
• The “soft reset” we all need,
• The mindset you’re taking into 2026.
• You are not unfinished - you are unfolding.

Here's a quick reminder for you as we close out 2025: You’re not walking into the new year behind.  You’re walking in renewed and ready to finish the work you were destined to complete - and if you don’t check all the boxes  - remember you don’t need to finish everything to be right where God needs you.

Let’s connect:
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“You didn’t finish everything — but everything you finished matters.”

This isn’t just another end of year reflection. This is a release.

In this episode, we’re letting go of the guilt, the unmet expectations, the heavy stories you carried longer than you should have, and the pressure to be perfect. This episode walks you through the emotional, spiritual, and mental reset you needed long before the year tried to shut its door.

Today, we will pause, reflect, breathe again and learn why God cares more about the direction we’re going more than our deadlines. Even if you didn’t finish everything — this episode reminds you that you’re not behind… you’re becoming.

We will laugh a little and discuss some honest heart work to help us explore what it looks like to end the year with clarity instead of shame, renewal instead of regret and courage instead of comparison.

You are not unfinished — you are unfolding.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• Honest end of year reflections
• Renewal doesn’t mean perfection
• What Romans 12:2 really means for your mindset
• Letting go and making room for next
• A renewed mind for tomorrow and the NewYear!

Before the calendar resets,  let your mind reset. Before the new year opens its door - make sure you close this one well.

Do the work so the next chapter will reveal the strength this chapter taught and grew in you.

Let’s connect:
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In this solo episode, we’re talking about HOPE - it’s the light that cuts through the darkest nights, the quiet strength that whispers “keep going” when life feels unbearable and a reminder to Hold On—Pain Ends.

Hope isn’t just a feeling; it’s a mindset and a daily practice. No one is exempt from challenges, but we all have the power to rise above them.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn a simple lesson about holding on to hope:
 Write down 3 things you’re grateful for — morning and night.
These small “breadcrumbs” help you see that everything is not bad, even in hard seasons.

You’ll also hear a powerful reminder from Lovely One by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson:
“Guard your spirit. To dwell on the unfairness of life is to be devoured by it.”

Be encouraged today to hold on to hope — even in the challenging times. Your story isn’t over. Hope is still working.

Let’s connect:
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Last week, we stepped into the first part of Dr. Legena Crawford's journey — one that reminded us that even when life takes a detour, God's purpose and plans for our lives never does. This week, we’re continuing that story.

This week on The Path Podcast, we’re revisiting the final episode of Dr. Crawford's powerful journey -  that’s sure to leave you with hope and the determination to never give up.  

Join me in this 2-part Replay series with Dr. Legena Crawford, as she opens up about her season of uncertainty — when her body seemed to betray her — and how prayer became her prenatal care.

This replay builds up to her upcoming annual conference in Atlanta, GA — “Thriving in the Ring of Life,” presented by The Room Experience 2025 — happening November 8, 2025. Register here -  https://bit.ly/trel25

You’ll hear what birthed this movement — how one woman’s fight for faith, healing, and hope transformed into a space for others to “Thrive in the Ring of Life” again.

If you’ve ever felt betrayed by heartbreak, disappointment, or delay… this story will remind you: that obstacle may have broken you for a moment, but your purpose didn’t.

🎧 Listen to Part 2 now and be inspired by what happens when faith steps into the fight.

Connect + Take Action:

Links to Dr. Crawford’s books and where to connect: https://linktr.ee/lscministries

Let’s connect:
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When Her Body Betrayed Her — How Prayer Became Her Prenatal Care Ft: Dr. Legena Crawford

This week on The Path Podcast, we’re revisiting a powerful journey shared in The Boldroom  that’s sure to leave you with hope — the story of a woman who refused to let what happened in the past have the final word at that time in her present.

Join me in this 2-part Replay series with Dr. Legena Crawford, as she opens up about her season of uncertainty — when her body seemed to betray her — and how prayer became her prenatal care.

This replay builds up to her upcoming annual conference in Atlanta, GA — “Thriving in the Ring of Life,” presented by The Room Experience 2025 — happening November 8, 2025. Register here -  https://bit.ly/trel25

You’ll hear what birthed this movement — how one woman’s fight for faith, healing, and hope transformed into a space for others to “Thrive in the Ring of Life” again.

If you’ve ever felt betrayed by heartbreak, disappointment, or delay… this story will remind you: that obstacle may have broken you for a moment, but your purpose didn’t.

🎧 Listen to Part 1 now and be inspired by what happens when faith steps into the fight. - Subscribe so you don’t miss part 2.

Connect + Take Action:

Dr. Crawford’s events, books and social media https://linktr.ee/lscministries

Let’s connect:
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Success looks different for everyone. It don’t come wrapped one way. What success looks like for one person might not be what it looks like for you.

See, we all might end up at the same destination, but the roads we take? They’re not the same. Some of us had to crawl. Some had to climb. Some had to fight our way through seasons we didn’t even see coming and for others they glide in unscathed.

My point is - so stop trying to copy somebody else’s picture — you don’t know the pain, the process, or the price they paid to get there.

In this week’s solo episode, we’re asking what does success look like to you?

I learned a long time ago - never to wish for what others have, because I don’t know what they had to survive to get it. 

So today, I’m asking you — what does success look like to YOU?
Not your neighbor. Not your coworker. Not the person on social media. You.

In this episode, I’m dropping questions to make you think, reminders to keep you grounded, and the motivation to keep building — even when the journey gets heavy. Don’t let obstacles make you forget what you’re built for.

Because the version of success that’s got your name on it — it’s already written. You just gotta keep walking the path.

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“Every problem introduces a person to himself.” – John McDonnell

Let’s be real — pain has a way of knocking the wind out of you when least expected. You didn’t ask for it. You didn’t see it coming. And yet, here you are… face to face with the version of yourself that only shows up when life gets real.

In this solo episode, I'm not speaking from a place of perfection, but from a place of honesty.  In life, pain doesn’t announce itself - but when it shows up it forces you to pause, pivot, and press through.

This isn’t just about survival,  this is about reclaiming your power.
We don’t erase the pain — we reframe it.  We don’t pretend it didn’t hurt — we own it, and we decide to heal forward.

Healing doesn’t have a deadline. Your timeline is yours and yours alone — but know this: you will heal… if you choose to chase it.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• John Maxwell: 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth 

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Welcome back to the guest chair Lanise Shortell — a pediatric and perinatal hospice nurse with over 20 years of experience walking families through their most tender moments. She is a global grief advocate who trains physician fellows at Emory University and abroad on the emotional landscapes of pediatric end-of-life care.  Most recently, Lanise became became the Co-Owner of Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care of Georgia - offering comforting care for families during every step of their journey.

Lanise became a student of grief at just 4 years old, after a tragic accident shattered her sense of safety and family overnight. That rupture became a lifelong teacher — one that now informs the way she serves families facing unthinkable loss.

This episode is for anyone navigating the quiet ache of loss, or sitting beside someone who is. 

In this episode, we discussed:

• The moment Lanise’s life drastically changed by unimaginable loss.
• What it means to honor grief without trying to fix it.
• How grief can shape — and sometimes become — our life’s work.
• What pediatric hospice work teaches about presence, not performance.
• Her work globally and nationally training.
• What we all can do to help families grieving everyday, but especially during the holidays.

This conversation is a reminder that grief doesn’t need to be rushed, silenced or solved - It simply needs to be held. 

Connect + Take Action:

• Instagram: @laniseshortell
• Website: Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care of Georgia 
• To Sponsor a Family Contact: Becky Loveland @ bloveland76@yahoo.com or contact Lanise Shortell
• 🎧 Ep24  The Path To Moving Through Grief Ft Lanise Shortell Pediatric RN

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“You’re not confused — you’re being called higher” - Unknown

I almost let the mic go… but purpose had other plans.

In this solo episode I spoke my truth of nearly hanging up the mic on The Path Podcast — and why God said “No, don’t quit, you need to reframe it.”

It’s time to step into The Boldroom — the place where detours are developed,  our voices are activated, and we rebuild on our legacies.

In this episode, I share:

• How pressure and purpose birth The Boldroom
• What it really means to be “built to not quit”
• How we should stop waiting for permission and reframe our path.
• What’s coming next in the podcast: real guests, bold conversations, and transformational tools
• What is The Boldroom.

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Ever been hit with those familiar questions—“So, are you dating anyone?” or “When are you getting married?” In this honest solo episode, we flip the script on outdated narratives and challenge the belief that singleness is something to be fixed.

Whether you're single, dating, married, or somewhere in between, this conversation is for you. We'll unpack what it really means to be a whole individual, debunk some of the myths surrounding singleness, and explore how a healthy relationship starts with a healthy single—not a search for completion.

After this episode, you’ll walk away seeing singleness through a fresh lens—with more clarity, more confidence, and maybe even a little more compassion.

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In 2017, Hannah Hopkins Walton heard four words that changed everything: “You have breast cancer.”

Fear. Shock. Questions with no immediate answers. “Am I going to die? Who will take care of my kids? How do I break the news to my loved ones?”. 

But instead of being defined by the darkness, she chose to fight her way toward the light.

In this powerful and candid episode, Hannah shares how her journey through breast cancer that  led her to create Hannah’s Superbad Podcast a space to bring hope, humor, and healing to others walking a similar path. Through laughter, tears, and truth-telling, Hannah reminds us that even in life’s heaviest battles, light can be found—and shared.

This episode is more than a story of survival. It’s a testament to what happens when you choose to live out loud, love harder, and light the way for someone else.

Guest Hannah Hopkins Walton

Podcast: Hannah’s Superbad Podcast

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In this solo episode of The Path, I’m taking a moment to check in and reflect with you. As we walk this journey together, I want to remind you of something powerful: obstacles are not the end of your story—they’re often the beginning of your breakthrough.

In this episode, I’ll share insights from my own path, the challenges I’ve faced, and the lessons I’ve learned from the incredible women who’ve joined me on this podcast. We’ll explore how we each perceive obstacles, and more importantly—what to do when one stands in your way.

Let me be your encourager, your confidence builder, the one one who reminds you that your purpose is greater than your problem. You’re not in this alone—I’m here to walk with you, every step of the way.

And stay tuned… because I’ll continue to bring you remarkable women who’ve transformed their lessons learned or their pain into purpose and their challenges into chapters of empowerment. Their stories will encourage you to keep fighting. 

Let’s keep walking The Path—together.

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“I had to get out of survival mode—and I have to live. You can do both at the same time.” – CeeCee McGriff

In this powerful replay, I sit down with CeeCee McGriff, a two-time breast cancer survivor and the founder of Survive and Live Life, a nonprofit dedicated to helping others boldly share their stories of survival. From treatments and surgeries to navigating the emotional aftershocks of cancer, CeeCee’s mission is to remind survivors that it’s possible to both survive and truly live.

After receiving her second diagnosis, CeeCee made the courageous decision to undergo a double mastectomy with reconstruction—and in doing so, stepped into a new chapter of advocacy, healing, and joy.

In our conversation, we talked about:

• Her journey through the toughest moments of her life
• Learning to live fully after living in survival mode
• The power of second opinions in healthcare
• What to say—and what NOT to say—to someone going through cancer

If you or someone you love is in need of encouragement or support, connect with CeeCee:  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/surviveandlive 

Her story is also featured in the book:
 Reform Pinktober: Profound Story Sharing Behind the Pink Ribbon Available now on Amazon — all proceeds go to Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer research.

In loving memory of Jackie Brown
"Whoever you hold in your heart is forever and always a part of you."

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This episode is for the woman who looks like she has it all together—but behind the scenes, she’s barely holding on. She shows up. She gets things done. She keeps the world spinning for everyone else. But in the process, she's forgotten how to care for herself.

In this deeply honest and empowering conversation, Certified Life Coach Michelle Hibbert joins us to speak directly to the high-functioning, silently struggling woman who’s living in survival mode. Michelle shares how burnout, anxiety, and self-neglect often hide beneath a smile and a polished exterior—and what happens when women stop asking, What do I need?

If you’ve ever felt like you lost yourself while trying to hold everything together, this episode is your invitation to come home to yourself—without guilt.

You’ll learn:

• Why burnout is so often accepted as “just life” for women
• The invisible signs of high-functioning anxiety
• How slowing down can be the most radical act of self-trust
• What happens when you start asking yourself the right questions
• Practical ways to reclaim rest, worth, and inner peace

Connect with Michelle for Upcoming Events:

• Website: michelle-hibbert.com
• Podcast: Life Coaches Unfiltered 
• Webinar Series: https://bit.ly/44nf96g - Bridging the Gap: Understanding and Supporting Your Emerging Adult in a Rapidly Changing World.  “Three Part Series” (Dates: June 26th, August 28th & November 13, 2025)
• 2025 Retreat - October 23 - October 26, 2025
• Linked In  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellehibbert/
• Instagram - @michelleh.lifecoach
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070001774408

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“Therapy is not just when something goes wrong — therapy is a place you can go to get it right” – Dr. Shawn, The LPC

In this timely and powerful episode, we welcome back Richarne Fuqua, PhD, LPC — widely known as Dr. Shawn, The LPC — for an honest conversation about the growing mental and emotional toll of stress, anxiety, and burnout.

With nearly two decades of experience studying women of color, mood disorders, and mother-daughter relationships, Dr. Shawn offers deeply informed insights into how uncertainty, instability, and societal norms are affecting us all.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Common causes of stress and anxiety in today’s climate
• Therapy is for growth, not just crisis
• How to care for your mental & physical health when the world feels out of control
• A simple breathing and mindfulness exercise you can use right now to help calm the nervous system and shift out of negative thought patterns.
• People could feel before they could see.
• New developments in Dr. Shawn’s practice

As the founder of Dr. Shawn The LPC & Associates, she leads a growing practice where she trains the next generation of counselors while continuing her mission to empower individuals in achieving mental and emotional well-being. Among her many roles, she is also the author of the Being Bailee book series, which teaches young children essential emotional regulation skills.

Dr. Shawn is offering a FREE guide to increase your understanding and awareness of emotions: Can You Feel Your Feelings?

🌐 Connect with Dr. Shawn:

• Website: www.drshawnthelpc.online
• Children’s Book Series Being Bailee: drshawnthelpc.myshopify.com
• Email: drshawn@drshawnthelpc.com
• Social: @drshawnthelpc on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

Listen in, breathe deep, and remember: taking care of your mental health is not a luxury — it’s a necessity.

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Relationships often start with so much excitement and hope - Those butterflies when you first see someone can quickly fade into doubt as you begin to notice behaviors that don’t quite feel right.

Every relationship faces challenges and problems, but a healthy one is built on trust, respect and open communication.  When those foundations crack, unhealthy patterns like dishonesty, contempt, and suspicion can take hold. Experts call these warning signs red flags — behaviors that signal potential harm and threaten the future of the relationship.

In this solo episode, we discuss these red flags. We discuss ranges from simple disagreements opinions to serious anger issues that can impact your safety. Not all red flags are equal. We’ll explore:

• What counts as a red flag? 
• Are red flags the same for everyone? 
• Is there ever better to walk away and when might it be worth addressing the issue and work/heal the issue.
• What is the term yellow flag and how it differs from red flags?

Some warning signs are obvious early on, while others may be subtle and harder to spot. We focus on 12 key red flags in this episode - but please know, there are many more to be aware of. Don’t let your guard down...and protect your peace; your well-being always comes first.

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“The world wants you to be exactly who you are - because nothing will happen if you aren't. You are enough and your enough is what changes the world”-By Erin Bahadur

Do you know you are enough, more importantly do you believe you are enough?  Even in your situation, mess or brokenness? You are enough! Take some time to listen and start paying attention to the way you speak to yourself about yourself.  Stop listening to the unsolicited opinions of others and instead focus on the things that you cherish about yourself today.

In this Solo episode I share points I know to be true that can help you learn to be content and satisfied in knowing you are enough:

• No one is perfect. Perfection is not the goal - authenticity is.
• Stop the comparison trap - it steals your joy.
• There is more right about than you than you realize.
• Learn to accept who you are and where you are today, while working to become a better version of yourself tomorrow.
• You cannot hate your way into loving yourself.

This isn’t a one-time revelation. It’s a daily practice—something we grow into over time. Life changes. People come and go. But you? You’re worth showing up for, every single day.

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"Pain often reveals the parts of us that need the most attention.  We must stop carrying pain as our identity and start honoring it as a chapter, not a conclusion" 

Pain has a way of consuming everything—our thoughts, our energy, even our sense of identity. But what if pain isn’t the end of the story? What if it's the beginning of something deeper, stronger, and more powerful?

In this solo episode of The Path Podcast, we look at The Path’s Survival Guide—a framework for moving through pain and from pain. Whether it’s personal, professional, or emotional pain, the goal is the same: to move forward—not unscarred, but unbroken.

Pain often reveals the parts of us that need the most attention.  We must stop carrying pain as our identity and start honoring it as a chapter, not a conclusion.

For anyone who is still in the middle of their healing there isn't a time set to get to your healing. You don’t have to rush there—but you do have to believe it exists. Let this episode be your reminder that you're not alone, and your healing is worth fighting for.  

Do the work. Release the pain, restore your strength, and step boldly into who you're becoming

Mentioned In This Episode:

• John Maxwell: 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth  https://www.amazon.com/15-Invaluable-Laws-Growth-Potential-ebook/dp/B0076DF6T4

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“No matter what breaks your heart… It still needs to heal” - Dr. Sonya Strider

In the guest chair today is the radiant Dr. Sonya Strider, a certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist and founder of A Place 4 The Heart. In this episode, she shares how profound loss set her on a journey of healing—one that restored her hope and ignited a deep passion for helping others find their own path to wholeness. Dr. Strider’s journey into this sacred work began with a deeply personal story: the unexpected loss of both her beloved mother and father, just nine months apart. From that deep sorrow, a powerful sense of purpose emerged.

In 2022, she honored held her mother's legacy by launching the inaugural "Beyond the Sunshine Mother’s Day Brunch” - Turning Heartache into Hope and Memories into Meaning.  Tickets to this years brunch scheduled for April 26, 2025 can be found here (4th-annual-beyond-the-sunshine-mothers-day-brunch)

Along with all her many accomplishments, Dr. Strider has written a chapter in "Beauty In The Battle: Storm Proof", in chapter 7 she details the days leading up to the death of her mother. (Click the link to get a copy)

In this episode, Dr. Strider shared:

• The Path that transformed her pain into purpose.
• How she navigated the timeline of grief and found her way through it
• Why grief is a layered, complex emotion—and how it often lingers in our lives today
• The meaningful ways she now helps others walk their own road to recovery 

Connect with Dr. Sonya Strider:

Website: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/sonya-strider

Book:   "Beauty In The Battle: Storm Proof"

April 26, 2025 Brunch: 4th-annual-beyond-the-sunshine-mothers-day-brunch

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“Success isn’t a finish line you cross—it’s the path you create with every step forward” - Will Smith — and with every next step, no two individual paths will ever look the same.  While we may admire the achievements of others, the truth is, we don’t see the sacrifices, struggles, and resilience it took for them to get there.

In this week’s solo episode, I challenge you to define success for yourself. What does success look like to YOU? Too often, we compare our progress to someone else’s, forgetting that our journey is uniquely ours to walk.

I’ve learned never to wish for someone else’s success—because I don’t know what they had to endure to achieve it. Some people make it look easy, but for every one person who had a smooth ride, three more had to fight for every step forward.

In this episode, I am sharing thought provoking questions and dropping some gems for all to think about as you build your dreams. Keep building and remember obstacles are not roadblocks, but stepping stones to the success that’s meant for you.

See you on the other side of success!!

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“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” - Eleanor Roosevelt

 In this solo episode, we’re taking bold steps to reclaim your worth and rewrite the narrative of your life. It’s time to stop letting self-doubt define you and start embracing the strength, courage, and potential within you.

You’ll learn:

• How to break free from the limiting beliefs that hold you back
• Why rewriting your narrative is the key to unlocking your full potential
• Simple yet a powerful known step to start doing today.

This is your moment to take control of your story. Tune in and discover how owning your worth will fuel your transformation and empower you to live the life you were meant for.

Press play now and begin rewriting your narrative with confidence and purpose!

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"Change the frame, you change the story.” - Arlene Bolden-Korleh

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Once I graduate… once my business grows… once this rough patch in my marriage or friendship passes… then life will be easier”? If you listen closely, you’ll hear so many people around you waiting—hoping—for things to get easier.

But what if the goal isn’t for life to be easier? What if the real key is learning to handle hard things well? As Coach Kara Lawson powerfully stated in one of her speeches, “Make yourself someone who handles hard well, and whatever comes after you… you will be great.”

In this solo episode, I’m sharing my personal journey—where I am right now, the challenges I’ve faced, and the mindset shifts that I use to move forward. You’ll also walk away with practical tips on how you, too, can build resilience and navigate life’s toughest moments with confidence.

It’s time to transform your mind, make a decision, and move forward boldly. Let’s dive in!

Resources & Links

• Head Coach Kara Lawson: Duke Women’s Basketball Learning How To Handle Hard Well”

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What if the way you see your life is holding you back?

In this solo episode, I'm taking a deep dive into the power of reframing—a mindset shift that can reshape how you see yourself, your challenges, and your opportunities. With the right perspective, you can turn obstacles into growth, setbacks into lessons, and rewrite your story in a way that empowers and inspires you and others.

The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality, but what if you made the decision to rewrite them? What if a simple shift in perspective could unlock more joy, success, and confidence?

We discuss, how to recognize the limiting stories we tell ourselves and more.

If you follow Lisa Nichols, one of the world’s most-requested motivational speakers, you’ve likely heard her share the powerful words of wisdom her grandmother always told her:

“When you get to the end of your journey in your later years, you’re supposed to sit in your rocking chair and share stories with anyone who will listen. So baby, you need to make sure the story you’re going to share is REAL GOOD. Now, I want you to go out and make a great story.”- Grandma B

If you’re ready for a fresh perspective, check out this episode.

Let’s write new stories and rewrite the negative stories you’ve been repeating that is not true —hit play now!

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“You are undeniably fabulous, and your life should be too!” - Michelle Hibbert

Have you ever felt blindsided by adulthood? Like life hit you hard with an unexpected punch leaving you stuck in an endless cycle of work, stress, and daily routines? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Hibbert — a transformational life coach, to explore why adulthood can feel overwhelming and how to break free from the patterns that keep you stuck. Together, they’ll dive into the mindset shifts and practical strategies needed to “reframe” your thoughts and create the life you truly deserve.

Born and raised in the UK and now a proud Georgia native, Michelle spent 18 years in education teaching physical education and health. She’s a certified personal trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine and has successfully started several businesses. However, along with a growing family and the busyness of life  - Michelle had to find the tools needed to manage it all in a healthy manner.

In this year of “reframing,” join Michelle and I as we sit and discuss how to take control of our life, tap into your hidden potential and start to living the life you deserve. Connect with Michelle and “Get in Touch with Your Future Awesome Self!”

Let’s connect:

• michelle-hibbert.com
• Linked In
• Facebook
• Instagram

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"What’s one situation in your life right now that leaves you feeling stuck or frustrated? How might you reframe it to see a new possibility?"

The difference lies not in avoiding challenges but in how we choose to respond to them.

Reframing your life is not about ignoring reality, avoiding challenges, or pretending everything is perfect. It’s about shifting your mindset to see possibilities and opportunities within obstacles.

So where do you start? 

In today’s episode, we will review a good starting point. Make the decision to begin. 

We are in the year of Reframing those old beliefs, habits, negative or limited thoughts that has held you back for years.  We are on this journey together.

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Welcome to the Year of Reframing Your Life.  If the life you dreamt of or planned turned out to be nothing like the picture you imagined, if you need to reframe some of the negative thoughts you’ve been repeating or if you need to just make some adjustments this is the episode and series for you. 

Think about your life and what needs to change…what does that picture look like?  

Life’s beauty often comes out of unexpected and unplanned detours. These detours shape us into who we’re meant to be. “Sometimes the masterpiece comes from colors you never intended to use, from strokes you never planned to make. Embrace the unexpected—it may lead you to a life even more extraordinary than you imagined.

We will go on this journey together to help reframe your 2025. 

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“There is no fortune that one could pass down to their children greater than financial literacy” ― Ebony Beckford

Are you looking for practical tips to teach your kids about money? 

Join in on the conversation with me and my guest - author, entrepreneur, and financial literacy advocate Ebony Beckford. Ebony is committed to closing the wealth gap in America. Whether your child is a toddler, teen, or somewhere in between, the tips Ebony offers will be suitable for every stage of their money journey.

Ebony’s work is guided by the notion that early financial education is a key component to achieving financial independence as well as building economically prosperous communities of color. In 2020 she released her best-selling children's book, Madison’s 1st Dollar, which led to starting Fin Lit Kids, a multimedia company that empowers adults to teach basic money concepts to kids 3-7 through fun and. engaging games, books, activities, and content.

Ebony’s work has been featured in Essence, Black Enterprise, UPS, NBC News, Madammenoire.com, and multiple blogs. 

Tune in and join us on Raising Money Smart Kids!

How to connect: 

• Website: www.finlitkidsbox.com
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HOPE. It's the light that guides us through the darkest times, the force that keeps us moving forward when the odds feel overwhelming, but Hold On Pain Ends.

Hope is more than just a feeling; it's a mindset, a practice, and sometimes, a lifeline. Whether you're facing personal challenges or grappling with global crises, hope is the thread that ties us to possibility.

No one is exempt from challenges, but we all have the power to overcome them.  

Write down 3 things you’re grateful for -  find the breadcrumbs no matter how small. Start your day with that and end your day with it. This will help you to see that everything is not bad.

Be empowered today to find your HOPE - even in challenging times.

Mentions: 

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Book “Lovely One”
 “Guard your spirit, to dwell on the unfairness of life is to be devoured by it”                                                                         -  Mother of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

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"Against All Odds: The 2% Survival Story”

“You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy” ― Jane Marczewski aka Nightbirde

In this solo episode, I'm here to have a heartfelt chat, offering encouragement, posing thought-provoking questions, and sharing the story of an extraordinary young woman who deeply moved me.

Imagine being told that you only have a 2% chance of survival?  

This was not just a hypothetical question for Jane Marczewski; it was her reality. Known as “Nightbirde,” Jane was a talented singer whose powerful audition and story left everyone in awe on America’s Got Talent. As I learned more about her courageous journey through cancer, I was brought to tears and profoundly inspired. My hope is that Nightbirde’s story will resonate with you, encouraging you to reflect on your own life and reigniting your spirit to face challenges fearlessly, no matter what you’re up against today.

Mentions: 

• Jane Marczewski aka Nightbirde: @_nightbirde
• **America’s Got Talent:  Go to YouTube enter: Golden Buzzer: Nightbirde's Original Song Makes Simon Cowell Emotional - America's Got Talent 2021

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"Healing is an open invitation to living” - Dr. Gena Crawford

THE ROOM EXPERIENCE LIVE: Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 4:00 PM | Register bit.ly/trel2024

Healing is a profound invitation to live fully. It requires courage, patience, and dedication, that leaves you with a resounding sense of peace and rewards that are immeasurable. The journey of overcoming challenges will fill you with a sense of freedom as you explore the possibilities and purpose that lie ahead.

Today, Dr. Gena Crawford (Dr. G) , Pastor, Author, Educator, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Mentor to young ladies joined us to talk about “Living Life From The Healed Place”. Dr. G shared some of her healing journey and how THE ROOM was birthed to help others do the same.

Dr. Crawford shared, “THE ROOM is not a conference or just a gathering…it’s an EXPERIENCE”!   It’s a safe space if you’re ready to move past the thing that’s had a grip on you for way too long.

Dr. G hosts a weekly Facebook Live session called The Room every Thursday at 8:30 PM, where you can find encouragement to navigate life's challenges. On November 9, 2024, Dr. G will be going live in person, featuring dynamic speakers, including yours truly (see flyer for details). Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and be inspired.

Dr. G enjoys writing and published works, including, Face Value, Right the Vision: Messages for the Mirror, Does God Live at the Beach (a family work). Dr. G completed her dissertation work on Pastoral Burnout.

Connect and find all of Dr. Crawford’s work here: linktr.ee/lscministries. 

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When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,

When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,

When the funds are low but the debts are high,

And you want to smile but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit,

Rest if you must, but don’t you quit. - Edgar A. Guest 

(Click here for entire poem (https://successminded.co/dont quit)

In this solo episode, we are stating one major point - “Don’t Quit” - “Get Back On Track”. 

It’s never too late, it’s okay to start over or re-evaluate the plans you set in the beginning of the New Year.

We are now in the 4th Quarter of the year and many have given up on their dreams. Many are questioning was the dream real and many are ready to put the business plan back on the shelf, because obstacles has caused delays. 

Remember, progress isn’t always linear, and every step forward is a step closer to your goals. Keep pushing, stay resilient, and don’t quit. The journey might be challenging, but the rewards are worth the effort.

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“Holding on is believing that there’s only a past; letting go is knowing that there’s a future.” ― Daphne Rose Kingma

Letting go of the life you imagined doesn't mean abandoning your dreams but rather reshaping them to fit the reality you find yourself in.

We all know that letting go of something or someone we longed for, dreamed of, planned for or wished for is one of the hardest things we will ever do.  No one person’s situation is the same, but the one thing I know for sure is there are times we must let go of the past in order to embrace the future. 

Listen in for my tips that will help you move forward on this journey to finding peace in your life.

We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. - Joseph Campbell

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“The secret to making impossible things happen isn’t a secret. It’s a process”- Stephenie Zamora

Ever wonder why some things happen that are so painful and how can I heal and move on? Can I uncover my purpose after everything I’ve gone through to become who I’m supposed to be? Is it possible to find wholeness in the aftermath of challenging life events? These questions and more my guest Stephenie Zamora had been doing most of her life and helping others to do the same.

Stephenie Zamora s a life and business coach, the author of Unravel and Awesome Life Tips®, creator of the five-phase Journey Mapping process, and host of the Tales from the Journey Podcast. Her work has been merging the worlds of personal development, healing, digital media, branding, and online marketing to help individuals build passion-based lives and businesses for nearly a decade.

In this episode Stephenie and I discuss:

• How to rise up and come back from challenging seasons.
• Discovering there is purpose in your life…it’s a process.
• How you can rebuild after challenging life events.

How to connect: 

• Website: https://www.stepheniezamora.com/
• Program: https://www.talesfromthejourney.tv/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/stepheniez/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/stepheniezamora/
• Free: Download Five-Stage Matrix for making the Impossible happen. https://www.stepheniezamora.com/free/

Merchandise:

https://www.theunravelbook.com/

https://www.stepheniezamora.com/shop/

Mentions In This Episode: The Hero’s Journey - Joseph Campbell

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“To trust God in the light is nothing but trust him in the dark. That is faith” - Charles Spurgeon

We live in world that glorify’s instant gratification, the concept of divine timing can seem elusive and frustrating. However, knowing that God is in control and always has my best interest first can bring a profound sense of peace and fulfillment. 

What does God’s Timing show us? That everything happens at the right moment - at the right time according to a His plan, although we may not fully understand it in the midst of waiting.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace tools to help you have patience in the midst of waiting. 
• Trusting God is trusting His process is best for you.
• Stay in the Present and work on not focusing or worrying about how the story will unfold.
• Pay attention to the subtle signs that occur in your life.
• Let go of having to control every aspect of your life.
• The benefits of trusting God in uncertain times.

Mentions In This Episode:  2 Mergers/Acquisitions That Failed
-     AOL and Time Warner (2000) — $182 billion
-     eBay and Skype (2005) — $2.6 billion

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“I Never Lose.  I Either Win or I Learn” - Nelson Mandela 

Ask anyone in business if they’ve ever had to pivot and I’m sure the overwhelming response would be YES! Recognizing the right time to pivot is a crucial skill for both businesses and individuals. The ability to change courses swiftly and effective can be crucial to ones success.

At some point in our lives we’ve all had to make a pivotal decision, the decision to completely change the way we’ve done something or continue to persevere. 

When businesses are looking to pivot, it is to help the company improve revenue or survive in the market. Goals for individuals are not much different from a business when it comes to improving or surviving when you think about it.  An individual may find they need to change course after a pivotal life event, when things feel off or they’re unsatisfied -perhaps out of alignment. We can also experience some sort of inspiration causing one to pivot. 

Regardless of what the root cause, it’s important to equate a pivot personally or professionally as an evolution rather than failure. 

Mentions In This Episode:

Theceomagazine.com - Eight famous (and staggeringly successful) business pivots

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“Women go through so much just to be heard, we had to kick down doors to have a seat at the table. Now let’s pile on Motherhood to that -and - that’s just icing on the cake.” - Tonia Rivers

Tonia Rivers is a project manager with over 17 years of experience in the construction industry. She is also the host of Mothers In Construction podcast and founder of the non-profit Mothers In Construction (M.I.C.). Tonia is dedicated to giving a voice to mothers working in the male-dominated field of construction while also providing encouragement to young women in the field to pursue their dreams of motherhood. 

Her most cherished gifts are her three children and husband who is also an active duty military service member.

In this episode, Tonia and I discussed:

• How she managed a demanding job, with major deadlines in a male dominated industry with 3 little ones and a military husband.
• The obstacles,  hurdles and internal struggles she had to overcome
• The decisions she had to make when it came to deadlines and her family while striving to be successful in the construction industry.
• How as mothers - Making “IT” Happen and multitasking can be our super power - she used those same strategies to the construction world.

Connect with Tonia Davis

Instagram - MothersInConstruction | Facebook - MothersInConstruction | Anchor - MothersInConstruction | Apple - MothersInConstruction | Linkedin - MothersInConstruction/

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Embracing Life's Unexpected Detours

“Often what may appear as a detour in life is actually the most direct and empowering path to your destination”  - James Arthur Ray

Life is often compared to a journey along a path, and just like any path, it comes with its fair share of detours and unexpected turns. Embracing these detours can be challenging and overwhelming at times if we allow ourselves to look beyond what is happening around us. Most times these detours are teaching us important lessons that are essential for growth and discovery. In order to overcome and navigate the detours in life, business and/or careers it takes adopting a resilient mindset and the will to adapt to the changes. 

Keep an open mind and think on things that are still positive while working through the detours. Rather than viewing detours as obstacles, see them as opportunities for new experiences and lessons that enrich your journey.

In this Solo episode I share:
 -  4 Survival Guide Tips to Embracing The Detours of Life

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Embarking on a weight loss journey coupled with a healthy nutrition can be incredibly challenging. The struggle is not only physical but also mental and emotional. People frequently face a multitude of obstacles, from maintaining motivation and discipline to dealing with the pressures of unrealistic beauty standards. The process demands consistent effort, and the absence of a support system can make it even more daunting; unless you find a support system to play a crucial role such as a coach and trainer.  

In this episode, we sat down with Sarah Jane Makanjuola founder of sarahjanefitness.com. Sarah discovered her passion and purpose to helping busy moms and executive women on the go.   Through Sarah’s coaching, you will learn the techniques necessary to help you be well on your way to a healthier lifestyle. 
 
 Sarah Jane Fitness offers:  

• 8 week Confident Mom Fitness Coaching. This program is designed for the complete woman, addressing your mind, body, and spirit. Providing meal plans, workout plans, and spiritual guidance you need to achieve your health and fitness goals, whether it's weight loss, weight gain, or simply feeling your best.
• Coaching women executives to eat healthier, feel stronger and lose weight.
• Providing on-site and virtual fitness classes & nutrition guidance and training to support corporate wellness programs. Sarah classes fire up momentum, and boost employee engagement and productivity.

Connect with Sarah Jane Fitness:

Ready to start your transformation? Book your complimentary discovery call

 LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok|  SarahJaneFitness.com

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Success looks different for everyone. For some our Path’s may end at the same destination, but undoubtedly the journey there won’t be the same.

In this week’s solo episode, we’re asking what does success look like to you? We have a tendency to look at others who appear to be successful and we expect our outcome or journey to imitate what we see, but in all honesty we don’t know what it took for them to get there. ‘

I’ve learn never to wish for what others have, because I don’t know what they had to go through to get it.  We are not saying every successful person struggled, but for everyone one that didn’t struggle it’s possible 3 did.

In this episode I am asking questions and leaving advice for all to think about as you build your dreams. Keep building and don’t allow obstacles to stop you from obtaining the success that is designed for you on your journey.

See you on the other side of success!!

Check out this episode & others here on The Path Podcast & on Apple, Spotify , YouTube & other podcast platforms. 

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In this episode, we walk the transformative path of Jai White, a distinguished veteran, speaker, coach, and trainer. Jai's journey is a testament to the power of surrounding yourself with the right people to mentor and help redirect your path. At the age of 17, Jai found herself at a crossroads with no clear direction or plan, but with guidance and investing in herself changed the course of her life to learning what it meant to “Live By Design, Not By Default” to helping others do the same.

Whether you're a young adult navigating the complexities of early adulthood or a parent guiding your child through these transformative years, Jai's journey offers valuable insights and practical advice. It serves as a reminder that our unique journeys, no matter how winding or unconventional, hold the potential to lead us to meaningful and fulfilling destinations.

Links mentioned in this episode:

•  www.jaiwhite.com
• Social Media: IG: @coachjaiwhite  | LinkedIn: Jai White

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“We’re Financial Advocates, We advocate where ever you are in life” - Shameka Burrell

In this episode, I sat down with Shameka Burrell, founder of The Burrellz Enterprise, LLC . Shameka excels in the marketplace as a committed and seasoned financial advisor and financial planning coach with over a decade of expertise in offering financial consultancy services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and small business proprietors. 

Whether you are the CEO of your company or home, by working with The Burrellz Enterprise, LLC, they will partner with you to build a plan that works for wherever you are, so you can focus on other areas of your business and personal life.” 

In this episode, Shameka and I discussed:

• The Path to Building The Burrellz Enterprise, LLC
• The challenges and triumphs of building a business
• Strategies for dealing with rejection in the marketplace
• Why managing your finances is important regardless of your income
• How you can work with Shameka Burrell and her team

Links mentioned in this episode:

• linktr.ee/shamekaburrell | Office 678.608.2329 
• Books: My Morning Talk With God | Prepare 4 the Pivot: Startup Guide for Entrepreneurs
• DSB Trucking, LLC
• Tameka Williams - TP Financial Services  Home | TP Financials Servi (tpfinancialsservices.com)   | Office 678.970.4065

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Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed?

Seeking guidance to help you navigate life in what feels like a complex world?

Dr. Nicole Rankine’s Adulting In My Purpose Course maybe just the solution to the questions you have to help you navigate your growth journey. This course will help empower stressed out professionals in conquering stress, burnout and the pursuit of genuine fulfillment.

In this (replay) my guest Dr. Nicole Rankine, affectionately known as Dr. Nic shared her journey of triumph in life and business - you will leave inspired to believe and never give up.

In this episode, Dr Nic and I also discussed:

• How she didn’t allow being “labeled” in school halt her from excelling in other areas.
• Making the decision to go from good to great.
• Leaving her Full-Time job to starting The COLE Academy of Personal Growth, LLC 
• Publishing a Journal entitled “Adulting In My Purpose” that is now a course Adulting In My Purpose Course.

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.drnicolerankine.com  |  Adulting In My Purpose Course   |

www.adultinginmypurpose.com |  www.waveyouthleadership.com  | 

IG/FB/Twitter: @drnicolerankine

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Change is hard…but IT IS possible! 

In this week's solo episode, I’m sharing The Path’s Survival Guide to changing the life you  currently have for the life you dream of daily. You have a desire to achieve something greater, that requires you to change in order to do so. 

In this Solo episode I share:

• The 3 Ds to maintaining Motivation.
• Things that Hinder Your Motivation to Change
• Survival Guide Tips To Getting Motivated to Change

Make sure your efforts line up with your goals.  See you on the other side of change.

Check out this episode & others here on The Path Podcast & on Apple, Spotify, Google & other podcast platforms. 

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Behind what some may think is an impossible achievement lies a story of determination, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.  Todays guest is Joan Curran Darkortey, aka “The Difference Maker”.

A journey that began with a seed of imagination, turned into a vision of what could be, to founding Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) with her husband Rufus Darkortey. This will be the first of it’s kind state of the art “Public Library and Technology Center” for the people of Liberia, West Africa.  Joan and LEDI, envision a future without limits. 

Liberia, nestled on the West African coast, is a country rich in history and culture, marked by its distinction as Africa's oldest republic. Founded in the early 19th century by freed slaves primarily from the United States. To learn more read about Liberia's rich culture and history read more here https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13729504 .

In this episode, Joan and I discussed:

• The Path to starting Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI)?
• The mission/vision for Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI).
• The dream to build the first State of The Art Public Library and Technology Center.
• Brief history of Liberia, West Africa.
• How you can help and/or support LEDI’s mission.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Website: www.ledinow.org | IG: @lediliberia | FB: LiberiaEconomicDevelopmentInitiative  | Email: info@ledinow.org | Google: LEDI Liberia | YouTube: LEDI Liberia or @ledinow2007  | LinkedIn: LiberiaEconomicLEDI 

Donations

LEDI is a United States -based, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, international nonprofit.

All US donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

PayPal/Online: https://tinyur.com/GivetoLEDI

Cashapp: $JCD4LEDI

VENMO: (@TeamLEDI)

Bank of America Deposit: Check payable to Liberia Economic Development Initiative

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“Stay The Course - If you quit too early, you will never know what’s on the other side” - Michelle Williams

Twelve years in the business world, especially in the ever-evolving beauty industry, is no small feat. For salon owner Michelle Williams, this duration us not just a measure of time but a testament to her resilience, adaptability, and commitment to excellence.

During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses were forced to close their doors, but Hair Trends By Michelle Salon managed to navigate these rough waters with creativity and resilience. 

In this episode, Michelle and I discussed:

• The Path to becoming an entrepreneur
• The obstacles/challenges she faced
• How her salon survived a pandemic
• Research/Stay informed of the latest trends
• Advice to new and young entrepreneurs coming into the industry 

Links mentioned in this episode:

• IG: @hairtrends  | FB: Hairtrendsbymichelle | Email: hairtrendsbymichelle@gmail.com
• Hair Trends by Michelle Salon address:  7123 Windsor Mill Rd. Ste 101        Windsor Mill, Md. 21244

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“When cardiac arrest occurs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) must be started within 2:00 minutes.” - CPRWrap™

A near nightmare experience became Felicia Jackson’s WHY to becoming a CEO & Inventor of CPRWRAP.com.  CPRWrap™ is a patented innovative tool that helps make cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) easier if needed in the case of an unexpected emergency. 

In this episode, Felicia Jackson and I discussed:
     *  The Path that pushed her into becoming an Inventor and CEO
     *  The obstacles she faced to move CPRWrap™from ideal to product.
     *  How a viral Tik Tok video led to a 2000% increase in monthly sales.
     *  What’s next for CPRWrap™ & where to purchase.

Links mentioned in this episode:
     *  CPRWRAP.com  | IG: @CPRWRAP  | FB & Twitter: CPRWRAP

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“Our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them”  - Walt Disney

Coming April 2024, The Path Podcast (TPP) new series It’s My Business.  In today’s solo episode, be prepared to ask yourself the question ”What Is Holding You Back”? What Is Holding You Back from getting the patent started or opening the business?

This is a wake-up call that you and only you can answer. Stop waiting for the perfect time.  It’s time to take action and the 1st step today.

The entrepreneurs, experts and professionals coming in will share their 1st steps to starting their businesses, the mindset and pivots to overcoming obstacles as well as the accomplishments achieved.

My goal is to make today, THE DAY you start to take action.

This is the coaching you need.

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“The Only Way Forward is taking the 1st Step” - Arlene Bolden - Korleh

The Path Podcast (TPP) Presents a new series entitled, It’s My Business.  This episode is an introduction to “It’s My Business” and what you can expect to learn. The stories will continue to inspire you with some of the boldest women that we all know who had a dream and took action to make it a reality.  

Along with these entrepreneurs and career professionals, we will bring in experts to give you tips on steps to starting a business, marketing the business and programs out there to help you scale your business.  

Anyone can dream about starting a business, but transforming that dream into a reality requires dedication, hard work, a clear strategy and sometimes being in the right place at the right time. In today’s fast-paced and competitive business market simply having a great idea isn’t enough. Success demands  a relentless drive to achieve your objectives. And although success is possible, it is not without its hurdles. 

You will learn what it took for these entrepreneurs to overcome many of the challenges they faced and the drive that kept them pushing the boundaries.  We will share with you important tips to help you on your journey to and through business.

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When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,

When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,

When the funds are low but the debts are high,

And you want to smile but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit,

Rest if you must, but don’t you quit. - Edgar A. Guest 

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The New Year is a time for new beginnings, new goals and the determination to make your dreams a reality.  2 months into the new year, and many have given up on their dreams and reverted back to their old behaviors without working on any of the goals they set.  

In this solo episode, we are stating one major point - “Don’t Quit” - “Get Back On Track”. 

It’s never too late, it’s okay to start over - Just Don’t Quit!

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"Change is inevitable, growth is optional" - John C. Maxwell

Change is a constant in life; but whether or not you grow from those changes is up to you. Life won’t magically change unless you start doing something different. And it’s not enough to do it once but to do it daily. 
 

Path Listeners, this is your year to take action. Living in lack and settling is not an option.  Feel the fear, do the research and start moving…step by step by step.

In todays episode, we discuss:
 •  The Definition of Purpose
 •  “G + P + V = Purpose” -  (Richard Leider)
 •  What are your Gifts
 •  What are your Passions
 •  What are your Values
 •  How life purpose evolves
 •  Take action

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Stop asking for permission - your journey created you for THIS! - Arlene Bolden - Korleh

In this episode, we are on a mission to challenge ourselves to start living life to its fullest and stop making excuses in 2024.  

It’s time to stop looking at other people and start the business you were destined to start. Life experiences, obstacles, our gifts and talents are vehicles to show us The Path to our calling. It’s that desire that burns deep in your soul when you think about it and it won’t go away. The only thing that's stopping you; is you. 

Today, I’m asking you 4 questions that you need to answer today to get you on The Path to walking in your purpose.  Before we bring in guests to show you their survival guides to purpose; I need for you to be ready internally to remove the roadblocks so that you may be ready to take action! 

4 Questions You Need To Answer:
•  Who could you be if you believed you were Worthy and Deserving of a Fulling Life?
•  Who or what is stopping you from taking the 1st step?
•  What would THEY say? 
•  If Not Today… When?

It’s time to stop playing small, make a declaration and START.  Stop asking for permission and know that your journey created you for THIS!

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In this solo episode, we are thanking our 2023 Guests and Listeners of The Path Podcast.

Thank you to those who shared their survival guides, experience and expertise through life in business, health, relationships, finances, mental health and more. There is no perfect path in life no matter what we see on social media. As life comes, we have to learn to forge ahead and create our own path forward to peace and joy.

As we move into 2024 with expectations and changes, we hope you will continue to travel The Path through life with me and the 2024 Guests of The Path Podcast.

Happy New Year!

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“Your mental health can affect you emotionally, physically, spiritually and sexually.” Dr. Shawn

In the guest chair today is Dr. Richarne Fuqua affectionately known as Dr. Shawn, The LPC. 

Dr. Shawn comes with 20+ years as a licensed professional counselor; she is the co-owner of  Licensed Professional Counselor Institute, an educator teaching the next generation of therapists and a children’s author of the series www.beingbaileeday.com.

Dr. Shawn, stated that women need a safe space to figure things out. Listen to this episode and how you can start your journey to wellness and emotional health.

In this episode, @drshawnthelpc and I discussed:

• Her PATH to becoming a licensed therapist.
• Asking the question: Are you ok?
• Understanding how Mental Health is in everything we do.
• What it means to Feel, Be Real, Then Heal.
• Dr. Shawn’s studies into “African American Women and The Mother-Daughter Relationship.

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This week I’m doing a (Rewind) solo episode sharing The Path’s Survival Guide to Embracing The Detours of Life.  

One of the most frustrating things in the world to me besides bad traffic is having to detour because of it. No one likes to change direction or take a longer route, but we are often forced to do so at some point especially if you’re driving in Georgia. Life is no different. Detours are most times not expectant and can be overwhelming.

What do you do when life requires you to detour from your normal comfortable life?  Do you freeze in time? Do you sit in a state of shock or do you fight to move out of your comfort zone, reroute and change directions? There’s a quote that reads,

“Often what may appear as a detour in life is actually the most direct and empowering path to your destination”  - James Arthur Ray

In this Solo episode I share:

• 4 Survival Guide Tips to Embracing The Detours of Life

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“I had to get out of survival mode and I have to live - You can do both at the same time” - CeeCee McGriff

Survive and Live Life is a non-profit founded by CeeCee McGriff. Survive and Live Life was created to encourage other survivors to BOLDLY share their stories of how they made it through treatments, surgeries and all the after effects of fighting cancer. CeeCee is a 2x Breast Cancer SURVIVOR and after the last diagnosis made a decision to have a double double mastectomy with restructure reconstruction.

Today, CeeCee and I spoke about her path through such a trying time, how she learned to start living life to it’s fullest and how everyone should always get a 2nd opinion if you feel led to do so.  We also spoke about what family and friends Should or Should NOT say to someone going through something as serious as cancer. 

If you or someone you know is in need of support, please connect and follow CeeCee McGriff:
Instagram: Surviveandlivelife/

CeeCee’s story was one of many shared in the following book:
Reform Pinktober: Profound Story Sharing Behind the Pink Ribbon that can be found and purchased on Amazon. (All proceeds to benefit Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer Research). Order here on Amazon:  Reform Pinktober 

Whoever you hold in your heart, is forever and always a part of you. In Honor and Loving Memory of: Jackie Brown

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“For those who never thought they’d make it through the night” - Nephetia Brown

Rebuilding After Divorce is a devotional based on Nephetia Brown’s personal heartache and healing after in her words “the death of her marriage.”   Nephetia wrote this journal for anyone whose ever been disappointed in life - from losing your dream job, a close friend or a dysfunctional relationship. 

Growing up in East New York, a Brooklyn girl; Nephetia is“loving, a bit rough around the edges, funny, educated, beautiful and full of JOY…and I'm still standing!” 

If you find yourself in a season of change and it seems impossible to move forward, this episode and devotional will help you every step of the way. Purchase your copy of Rebuilding After Divorce today. It is time to take control over the matters of your heart and your life.

Order Rebuilding After Divorce:
Amazon:    Rebuilding After Divorce 
Bookstore: Source Of Knowledge Book Store 

Connect with Nephetia Brown:
Instagram: @brownierebuilds
Facebook: RebuildingAfterDivorce
Linktree: linktr.ee/nephetiabrown

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Psalm 147:3  He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds. Austin Tyler Foundation,Inc (Foundation Scripture)

In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Ladonna Wilkerson Roberts, the founder of Austin Tyler Foundation Incorporated.  Ladonna candidly sat with me to share her personal story with domestic violence and the tragic ending in 2004 because of it.  We don’t share our stories for likes or attention, but to educate, bring awareness to prevent someone else from traveling this same path. 

Through it all, Ladonna was determined and purposed to start a non profit in her angels name Austin Tyler.

Come sit, learn the signs and walk this journey with Ladonna and I.  Learn how this mother, took what is one of the most unthinkable tragedies and is now on a mission to bring awareness of domestic abuse to women and their children as well as the community by embracing, educating and empowering.

She did not choose this path, this path chose her.

Connect/follow/donate or invite Ladonna Roberts with the Austin Tyler Foundation, Inc for speaking engagements.  Visit her website for contact information.

What You Should Know About Domestic Violence:
https://www.austintylerfoundation.org/about-domestic-violence

Upcoming Events | Austin Tyler Foundation :
 - Purses with a Purpose & Toiletries: October - November
 - Adopt A Shelter for Christmas: November - December 
     -  Provide Toys for children in the shelter.

Connect with Ladonna Roberts | Austin Tyler Foundation:
Website:    https://www.austintylerfoundation.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austintyler0420/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinTylerFoundation

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Up to 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. A fact that’s hard to hear, but for a lot of women (myself included) it’s even harder to experience it. 

As an Angel Mama, Danielle Nicole founded Tiny Hearts Remembered, Inc after a tragic loss. Through her pain Danielle discovered purpose and vision.  Danielle knew what it felt like and what other women needed to help them navigate through such a difficult time.  This non-profit was BIRTHED with the love, tenderness, care and strength. 

Please visit her website below for the private groups, programs and merchandise to help you or someone you know navigate this journey if needed.
 

“To me pink represents the love I will always have for my angel.
  To me blue represents the healing power of God through my journey. 
  To me white represents the enlightenment of Pregnancy and Infant Loss.  
  Healing does not mean forgetting.
  Remember...Together We Will Heal”  -  Danielle Nicole 

Connect with Danielle Nicole | Tiny Hearts Remembered, Inc. :

Website:    www.tinyheartsrememberedinc.org

Instagram: IG Page: Tiny Hearts Remembered, Inc.

Facebook:  FB Page: Tiny Hearts Remembered, Inc.

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• www.arlenebolden.com

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Quote: “Every problem introduces a person to himself” - John McDonnell

A painful experience can abruptly stop anyone in their tracks.  No one plans for painful experiences and no one is exempt from them.  It’s during the most difficult times in our lives that we discover a different version of ourselves.  Although our stories can be different, the fight to come through it all unscathed is the goal for everyone.  

In today’s solo episode we walk through The Path’s Survival Guide to moving through and from pain to pivoting when necessary.  We don't forget the pain, but we must acknowledge the it and seek healing from it so you don’t become paralyze in the pain.  It is a process and the time it takes for you to heal will not be the same as another persons healing, but know that you will heal if you are willing to pursue it…just like the BOLD women on The Path Podcast.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Ladonna Roberts: Founder of Austin Tyler Foundation  https://www.austintylerfoundation.org/   Guest: Episode 2 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1565132/episodes/8019013
• John Maxwell: 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth  https://www.amazon.com/15-Invaluable-Laws-Growth-Potential-ebook/dp/B0076DF6T4

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“I did not choose this path…this path chose me” - Arlene Bolden-Korleh

In this solo episode, we are discussing my survival guide to being laid off 3 times in less than 5 years.  You will learn the mindset and response that was needed to rise above those uncertain times to make it through each lay off and how it is possible for you to do the same.

There is no obstacle you can’t overcome.  No one said it would be easy, but I can assure you that it is doable if don’t give up and keep moving.

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How we are raised as children and our experiences can impact the emotional, and sometimes physical path, we take as adults.  Childhood trauma and the effects of it if not treated can often stay with a child well into adulthood.

In todays episode, is my guest Yeshiva Davis - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is the President and Founder of K&S Therapeutic Services, Inc located in California. Yeshiva and her team of therapists, help people address depression, anxiety, anger, childhood traumas, stage of life issues, family and couples relationship problems. Yeshiva is dedicated to helping clients find and create successful ways to cope with everyday challenges, by offering fresh outlook and innovative ways of thinking, to help others solve problems.

“We help mothers & their families find balance & peace by providing relief from relationship problems.” Yeshiva Davis

In this episode, Yeshiva and I discussed:

• How childhood trauma shows up in our lives as adults.
• Recognizing your child(ren) behavior to determine if you should seek additional support.
• Healing from childhood trauma as an adult.
• Normalizing therapy, the benefits of it and the types of sessions.

Connect with Yeshiva Davis | K&S Therapeutic Services, Inc:
Website:    https://kandstherapy.com/ 
Instagram: @kandstherapy
Facebook:  kandstherapy
Twitter:      kandstherapy

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It is easy to get caught up in the details of the big day and not think beyond walking down the aisle and dancing into the night. But what do you do when life happens and you are confronted with the vows that test your faith?  We promise to love  “ To have and to hold, for better or for worse,  for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part?   My guest Shelia Turner and her husband knew the decisions they made before getting married would determine the marriage they would have and made before God and to each other.

As a a loving wife, mother, grandmother Shelia also co-founded a non-profit entitled www.byfaithnotsight.org with husband of 33 years and counting David Turner after a medical diagnosis.   Family is everything to the Turners  and it shows through their day to day lives and non-profit. Their non-profit was formed to offer hope and encouragement to families and individuals experiencing various types of illnesses ensuring they don’t suffer in silence. 

The Turners specialize in consulting and public speaking events to create awareness while partnering with other nonprofits to provide support and hope to those needed on their journey.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Book Website:   www.iamdavidbook.com

Amazon:  I Am David: By Faith, Not By Sight

Barnes & Noble: I Am David: By Faith, Not By Sight

Non-Profit:  https://www.byfaithnotsight.org

IG:  @shelia_turner  and @elder_muzikman

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Relationships often begin with so much promise. What started out as butterflies when you see them, quickly turns into you questioning their actions and words as they let their guard down and be themselves. 

All relationships have their own challenges and problems, but a healthy relationship at the basis is often built on a foundation of trust, respect and two-way communication.  Unhealthy relationships lack those key beliefs and may swap in dishonesty, contempt and suspicion. Experts call these hurtful behaviors red flags, which can lead to an unsustainable and unhealthy relationship.

In this solo episode, we are discussing how red flags can range from differing opinions to anger issues that turn into safety concerns.  What does that term red flag mean exactly? Are all red flags the same for everyone? Is there every a reason to walk away, or does it ever make sense to address the red flag and mend the relationship?  What is the term yellow flag and how does it differs from red flags?

Some warning signs may be obvious from the get-go, while others may be trickier to detect.   We are only listing 12  red flags in this episode, but there are many more that could have been discussed.  Don't let your guard down... when it's what protects you and your peace.

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“Singleness Is Not A Disease That Needs To Be Cured ”

Who has NOT been asked the age old questions,  “Are You Dating Anyone” or What Are You Waiting On To Get Married”?   In this solo episode we tackle the truths of what it takes to be a healthy single and the misconceptions some have placed on singles. After listening to this episode, you’ll see singleness through an entirely new lens with more understanding and for some more compassion.

No one is exempt no matter what your relationship status is, because we are all an individual.  It takes 2 healthy singles to make for a healthy relationship. 

Mentions (Follow for Upcoming Events/Conferences): 

• The Real Latressa Crawford: Finding Joy In Everyday Life Conference 2023 (July 15, 2023)
• The Path Podcast Episode 11: Inspiring People To Find The Joy In Everyday Life Ft: The Real Latressa Crawford 

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“It’s not going to get easier. It’s gonna get harder,  So make yourself a person that HANDLES HARD WELL, not someone who’s waiting for the easy, because if you have a meaningful pursuit in life, it will never get easy.” - Kara Lawson

Have you ever found yourself waiting for life to get easier?  Waiting to graduate, for business to grow, the rough patch to smooth over in your marriage or in your friendship?  Listen carefully to the conversations around you and you will quickly hear so many people hoping, waiting for life to get easier. It is not bad to want things to be  easier, but as Coach Kara Lawson stated in her motivational speech to her team, “make yourself someone who handles hard well and whatever comes after you…you will be great.”

In this solo episode, as always I will be transparent about where I am today as well as give some great tips on how you can learn to handle hard well.  Your current situation is what it is, the rest is left up to you to “Transform your mind, Make a decision and move forward boldly” to overcome it. 

Mentions (Follow for Upcoming Events/Conferences): 

• Head Coach Kara Lawson: Duke Women’s Basketball

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“You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy” ― Jane Marczewski aka Nightbirde

In this solo episode, I’m dropping in to do a quick chat to encourage, ask questions and share a story of a young lady that touched my heart.

What if life told you, you only have a 2% chance of survival?  

That was some of what Jane Marczewski doctors shared with her as she battled cancer.  The question I’m asking you wasn’t a question for Jane, it was her reality.  Jane, aka “NightBirde” was a beautiful singer whose audition and story left every person  in shock on America’s Got Talent.  I was so intrigued to find out more about this young lady and when I did, it left me in tears and inspired. I pray Nightbirde’s journey will inspire you to think about your life and re-energize you to live fearless no matter what you’re battling with today.

Mentions (Follow for Upcoming Events/Conferences): 

• Jane Marczewski aka Nightbirde: @_nightbirde
• Katy Graham:  www.EverydayConfidenceCoaching.com  |  @everydayconfidencecoaching
• Dr. Gena Crawford:  www.p2experience.com  |  @p2_christian.ministries
• Coach Tashon:  www.iamtrinettelcollier.com  |  @iamtrinettelcollier
• Latressa Crawford:  https://www.thereallatressa.me/ |  @the_real_latressa
• America’s Got Talent:  Go to YouTube enter: Golden Buzzer: Nightbirde's Original Song Makes Simon Cowell Emotional - America's Got Talent 2021

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“There is no fortune that one could pass down to their children greater than financial literacy” ― Ebony Beckford

In the guest chair today, is an author, entrepreneur, and financial literacy advocate committed to closing the wealth gap in America; Ebony Beckford. Ebony’s work is guided by the notion that early financial education is a key component to achieving financial independence as well as building economically prosperous communities of color.

In 2020 she released her best-selling children's book, Madison’s 1st Dollar, which led to her starting Fin Lit Kids, a multimedia company that empowers adults to teach basic money concepts to kids 3-7 through fun and engaging games, books, activities and content. 
 

Ebony’s work has been featured on NBC News New York, Essence.com, Madammenoire.com, and multiple blogs. She was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from UPS Ignite and Accion Opportunity Fund to grow her business. 

In this episode you will learn:

• How Motherhood forced Ebony to heal. 
• The Path to starting Fin Lit Kids.
• Fin Lit Kids mission to make financial literacy accessible and enjoyable for kids aged 3-7.
• Practical day to day activities to teach and engage your kids about money.
• Why Financial Literacy is important to Restoring Generational Wealth.

How to connect  & Learn More: 

• Website: www.finlitkidsbox.com
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/finlitkidsbox/
• Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@finlitkidsbox
• Youtube: Click to follow us on YouTube

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“Holding on is believing that there’s only a past; letting go is knowing that there’s a future.” ― Daphne Rose Kingma

In this solo episode, we are walking the path of letting go of the life we imagined.  We all know that letting go of something or someone we longed for, dreamed of, planned for or wished for is one of the hardest things we will ever do.  

No one person’s situation is the same, but the one thing I know for sure is there are times we must let go of the past in order to embrace the NOW. 

Listen in for my tips that will help you move forward on this journey to finding peace in your life.

We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. - Joseph Campbell

Mentions: Katy Graham  www.EverydayConfidenceCoaching.com

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To all women we celebrate you for the impact and contribution you add to the world.

Happy Mother’s Day to every woman who loves unconditionally , nurtures with warmth, protects from harm,  who is patient, caring, generous, selfless, loyal, resilient, admirable and beautiful in every way. We honor you.

If you’ve adopted a child, a foster parent, stepparent, guardian or a mother figure (grandmother, godmother, aunt, sister, godmother, other family member or friend), we honor you.

If you’ve lost a child, lost a mother or yearning to be a mother, I’m thinking and praying with you today and we honor you.

To My Mother

“If roses grow in heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me, 

  place them in my Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me.

 Tell her I love and miss her and when she turns to smile, 

 Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. 

 Because remembering her is easy, I do it everyday, 

 But there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away” Unknown

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LIVE April 22, 2023 @ 7:00 pm EST on Facebook: Join Dr. Gena Saxby Crawford and guest speakers discussing “How Can I Live A Balanced, Blessed and Bold Life."

Dr. Gena Saxby Crawford is the Pastor of PowerPoint Christian Ministries and founder of LSC Ministries.  You may remember Dr. Crawford from Season 1 Ep4 Pt 1 & Pt 2, this author, consultant and educator is back with a new conference called “The Room Experience”. 

“Have you ever felt uneasy in a room and decided that it was time to leave?  Have you ever been ordered to stay in one place and felt like the walls were closing in on you?  Are there rooms in your house that you loathe spending time in?  As a child, were there rooms that you were forbidden to enter?  Life will often present opportunities for all of us to experience challenges however, in the middle of the experience we often fail to see them as opportunities for growth or change. When things get interesting or uncomfortable, our first inclination is to leave the space. 

What if in this space, is your healing or answers for which you long? What if it is the will of God for you to take time to sit and stay in the place you are so adamant about running from? By definition, a room is a space that presents the opportunity for something to be done. Not only is it space, but sufficient space that fits the occasion…any occasion.  If the occasion is healing, there’s space in the room. If the occasion is forgiveness or revelation…it’s in the room!

Part of the issue with staying in the room, is the fact that where you live often has more than one room for you to retreat to. This makes it quite easy to run from one room to another, leaving pieces of you in different places. Why is staying in one room important? It allows you to stay focus, it allows you to feel what you need to feel, and let go of what you need to let go.  Staying in the room presents the opportunity for you to sit still long enough to let the tears flow, the anger grow and the peace to show.” Join us LIVE: The Room Experience - Live Facebook April 22, 2023 @ 7pm EST.

How to connect: 

• Website:  www.p2experience.com
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/p2_christian.ministries/?hl=en
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/p2experience and https://www.facebook.com/iampastorgc
• LinkTree: www.linktr.ee/lscministries
• Website: www.lscministries633.com

Merchandise: 

• Face Value and Right The Vision

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“The secret to making impossible things happen isn’t a secret. It’s a process”- Stephenie Zamora

Ever wonder why some things happen that are so painful and how can I heal and move on? Can I uncover my purpose after everything I’ve gone through to become who I’m supposed to be? Is it possible to find wholeness in the aftermath of challenging life events? These questions and more my guest Stephenie Zamora had been doing most of her life and helping others to do the same.

Stephenie Zamora s a life and business coach, the author of Unravel and Awesome Life Tips®, creator of the five-phase Journey Mapping process, and host of the Tales from the Journey Podcast. Her work has been merging the worlds of personal development, healing, digital media, branding, and online marketing to help individuals build passion-based lives and businesses for nearly a decade.

In this episode Stephenie and I discuss:

• How to rise up and come back from challenging seasons.
• Discovering there is purpose in your life…it’s a process.
• How you can rebuild after challenging life events.

How to connect: 

• Website: https://www.stepheniezamora.com/
• Program: https://www.talesfromthejourney.tv/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/stepheniez/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/stepheniezamora/
• Free: Download Five-Stage Matrix for making the Impossible happen. https://www.stepheniezamora.com/free/

Merchandise:

https://www.theunravelbook.com/
https://www.stepheniezamora.com/shop/

Mentions In This Episode: The Hero’s Journey - Joseph Campbell

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“I Never Lose.  I Either Win or I Learn” - Nelson Mandela 

Ask anyone in business if they’ve ever had to pivot and I’m sure the overwhelming response would be YES!  At some point in our lives we’ve all had to make the decision to completely change the way we’ve done something or continue to persevere. 

When businesses are looking to pivot, it is to help the company improve revenue or survive in the market. Goals for individuals are not much different from a business when it comes to improving or surviving when you think about it.  An individual may find they need to change course after a pivotal life event, when things feel off or they’re unsatisfied. Perhaps out of alignment. We can also experience some sort of inspiration causing one to pivot. 

Regardless of what the root cause, it’s important to equate a pivot with business/individual evolution rather than business/individual failure. 

Mentions In This Episode:
Theceomagazine.com - Eight famous (and staggeringly successful) business pivots

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“It is my soul mission to ignite the light in others so they may shine bright in the world”- Katy Graham

We all at some point have experienced a moment of self-doubt and uncertainty. A time of uncertainty can cause most people not to trust themselves, preventing them from taking risks or trying new things in life.  People with a healthy sense of self-confidence on the other hand, trust their abilities to accomplish their goals, invite the trust of others and bounce back after experiencing setbacks.  There are so many of us with hopes and dreams, but a lack of self confidence maybe holding you up from moving forward and taking more risks. Well today’s guest is just the person you need to move you forward.

Joining us today is Katy Graham. Katy is an Expert Life Coach, Founder of Everyday Confidence Coaching and Course Creator who offers daily inspiration, motivation and insight thought both Texts to Inspire and on instagram @everydayconfidencecoaching.  Katy’s stated

“Radiating self-confidence is an art.  An art that is honed daily to keep it radiant and shining its brightest.”  Follow, connect or work with Katy as she helps you discover and build self confidence and increase self-love. 

In this episode Katy and I discussed:

• The importance of setting boundaries.
• Learning and accepting your whole self.
• 3 simple steps you can start today to building self-confidence.

Upcoming Courses & How to connect: 

• Website:  www.EverydayConfidenceCoaching.com
• Texts To Inspire: Turn every day into a good day with uplifting messages infused with love, inspiration, positive energy and, of course, a ladybug meme delivered directly to your phone. https://pb-site.com/p/fcWjffbpBHr   Code for $20 off:  PATH  
• Relationship Ready:  Uncovering what YOU want, need and bring to a relationship https://everyday-confidence.ck.page/products/relationship-ready-playbook?promo=PATH  With this link receive $10 off automatically making it a $7 purchase. 

Social Media: IG: @EverydayConfidenceCoaching | FB Group: @EverydayConfidenceCoaching

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“We Marry Out of Our Emotional Health” - Kaara Kiddoe  - Authentic Marriages

There are two things all relationships have in common: Ups and Downs.  If your marriage is in a season where you’re experiencing a rough patch that’s where having a strong foundation can help you weather the storm.

In todays episode, we are on the “Journey of Becoming One” with the Co-Founder of www.authenticmarriages.com; Kaara Kiddoe.  Kaara is a licensed clinical social worker and relationship coach with a specialization in healing emotional trauma and experience in individual and couples therapy. Kaara and her husband Dr. Jared Kiddoe 16 years married - together 21 years are on a mission to promote emotionally and spiritually healthy marriages globally.  Together they bring over 20 years of combined professional experience in the mental health field working with individuals, families and couples using evidenced-based interventions.

In this episode Kaara shared:

• Steps to building a healthy marriage.
• Signs you need to seek help for your marriage.
• How busyness is not a badge of honor. 
• Do not leave your marriage on auto-pilot.
• The benefits of attending a couples retreat.
• Yes, your marriage can be saved. 

Upcoming Events & How to connect: 

• Website: www.authenticmarriages.com:
• Therapy: https://www.authenticmarriages.com/therapy
• Couples Coaching Group: https://www.authenticmarriages.com/couples-coaching
• Celebration of Love Destination Retreat Belize (July 8-12): https://www.celebrationofloveretreat.com/

Social Media: IG: @authenticmarriages & @colcouplesretreat | Youtube Channel: Authentic Marriages |  FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/authenticmarriage

Mentions In This Episode: Dr. Jared Kiddoe, Co-Founder of Authentic Marriages. Dr. Jared is a double boarded, licensed adult, child & adolescent psychiatrist and relationship coach.

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We are in the year of  AUTHENTIC LIVING!  In this episode, we are on a journey to rediscovering self-love with my guest author Trinette L. Collier-Greene -  Certified Relationship Coach.  Trinette, created a 30-Day Journal to building self love that she used to overcome difficult times in her life to become the woman she is today.  

Trinette said, “Do not expect to reach your level of authentic love of self in just 30 days.  There is no timeline to reaching your definition of self love.  The end result of this journey is not to make you relive past life trauma and pain, but to assist you in moving forward with your healing in order for you to live your best life that God intended for you to live.”

In today’s episode Trinette shared, 

• S.T.E.P.S. to  Self Love.

Connect & work with Coach Trinette L. Collier-Greene ➡️ Website: www.iamtrinettelcollier.com | Linktr.ee/trinettelcollier

• Journal: S.T.E.P.S To Self Love Journal
• Coaching Services
• Events: Sign up for guest appearance on Woman On Fire, Testimonies of Triumphs Podcast

All Social Media: @iamtrinettelcollier | Linktr.ee/trinettelcollier
NoonDay Nuggets: Every Monday at 12pm EST
Truth Moment Tuesday: Every Tuesday at 9pm EST 

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“Confidence is not, ‘They will like me’. Confidence instead is, ‘I’ll be fine if they don’t’. – Christina Grimmie

Self-confidence and self-esteem do not always go hand in hand. Having a healthy sense of self confidence and self-esteem plays a huge part in our total well being;  although it is possible to have one without the other. 

In today’s solo episode, 

• We are breaking down the difference between self-confidence and self-esteem
• Identifying signs of low self-confidence and low self-esteem.
• How to boost self-confidence and self-esteem to improve your total well being.

“When someone tells me "no," it doesn't mean I can't do it, it simply means I can't do it with them.”- Karen E. Quinones Miller

Mentions In This Episode: 

Trinette L.Collier author of  S.T.E.P.S To Self Love Journal get it here ➡️ www.iamtrinettelcollier.com 

Pastor G - Legena Crawford - P.O.W.E.R Point Christian Ministries  ➡️  www.p2experience.com and https://www.lscministries633.com/

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