Best It S Complicated Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS | The presidents who’ve tried to win back the White House 44:03

7M ago44:03

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This is the second of two special “Presidential” podcast episodes released in advance of the presidential election on Nov. 5. The episodes examine how the candidates, former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, could make history if they win. This episode focuses on the history and precedent surrounding Trump’s run, as a former …

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BONUS | Women, politics and the presidency 36:13

7M ago36:13

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“Presidential” host Lillian Cunningham talks with Sharon McMahon, the creator behind Instagram’s @SharonSaysSo, about women’s ongoing fight for more political power — examining the arc of progress since 1920, when women across the nation first voted for president. They guide listeners through women’s initial efforts to gain the right to vote and ex…

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Introducing, "The Sports Moment" 0:59

10M ago0:59

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Ava Wallace, sports reporter at The Washington Post, is in France to report on the Summer Games — and eat a lot of croissants. Join her through the entire run of the games, for several episodes a week as she captures the highs, the lows and the Paris of it all, along with other Post colleagues. Follow The Sports Moment podcast on Apple Podcasts, Sp…

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The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop: ‘Somebody knows’ 51:14

1+ y ago51:14

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Every 19th of October, Grenadians mark a somber anniversary: the 1983 execution of the country’s former prime minister and revolutionary leader, Maurice Bishop, and others who died alongside him. The people of this Caribbean nation still have no closure 40 years later. The remains of Bishop and his supporters were never returned to their family mem…

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Introducing “The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop” 3:34

1+ y ago3:34

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Grenada’s Black revolutionary leader, Maurice Bishop, was executed in a coup in 1983, along with seven others. The whereabouts of their remains are unknown. Now, The Washington Post’s Martine Powers uncovers new answers about how the U.S. fits into this 40-year-old Caribbean mystery. “The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop” is an investigative podcast t…

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Listen to the first episode of “Field Trip”: Yosemite National Park 55:41

2y ago55:41

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To hear the rest of the series, follow “Field Trip” wherever you listen. California’s Sierra Nevada is home to a very special kind of tree, found nowhere else on Earth: the giant sequoia. For thousands of years, these towering trees withstood the trials of the world around them, including wildfire. Low-intensity fires frequently swept through grove…

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Introducing “Field Trip” 3:13

2y ago3:13

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Journey through the messy past and uncertain future of America’s national parks. The Washington Post’s Lillian Cunningham ventures off the marked trail to better understand the most urgent stories playing out in five iconic landscapes today. “Field Trip” is a new podcast series that will transport you to five national parks: Yosemite, Everglades, G…

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A sneak peek from Lillian 0:56

2y ago0:56

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Exclusively for listeners of “Presidential,” Lillian Cunningham shares news about her new podcast. You don’t want to miss this.By The Washington Post

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65- What Didn’t Work Out For You, Really Worked Out For You- Overcoming disappointment and rejection. 25:30

2+ y ago25:30

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December Series: Emotional Wellness Episode 65: “What Didn’t Work Out For You, Really Worked Out For You!” Hey sis, You know that thing that you just knew was going to take you out? Not getting that job, the relationship not working out, that unexpected bill, that settlement you were expecting…. Even though it didn’t go according to your plan it wo…

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64-Discipline During Your Down Season 27:44

2+ y ago27:44

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December Series: Emotional Wellness Episode 64: “Discipline During Your Down Season” Hey sis, DISCIPLINE…….It’s low key a bad word…..but its so necessary too! We all want certain things in life but there is no way to get there without discipline. It's easy to be disciplined when things are going good in your life. But when you have financial troubl…

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63- We are no longer matching energies. Leaving people where they are so that we can level up. 25:59

2+ y ago25:59

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Episode 63: “We are no longer matching energy.” Hey sis, We want to level up right? So why do we let other people bring us down to their level when we get upset? It's all a part of emotional Wellness, this month series topic. We are no longer matching energies sis! Let those people that are miserable, stuck, selfish, rude, not loving life, energy s…

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62- Boundaries 101- How discovering my boundary issues changed my life 29:17

2+ y ago29:17

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Hey sis, Here is the second episode I promised you today! Boundaries 101 The idea for this episode came from a few books that I have recently read. The first book is the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson. there is a chapter in this book that really opened my eyes to the areas where I lack boundaries. The second book I read was Set Boun…

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61- Simplify Life- Ways to stop making life so complicated to get the results we desire. 18:26

2+ y ago18:26

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Hey sis, Don’t hate me y’all! I know if totally forgot to upload the episode last week. I was rushing to get to the airport and forgot my laptop. SOOOOOOOO…….. You’ll get two episodes today. The first episode today is entitled “Simplify Life!” Often times (myself included) we make things more difficult than they have to be. Life becomes hard becaus…

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60-Real Friends 21:23

2+ y ago21:23

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Hey sis, Today's episode is entitled “Real Friends.” It is IMPERITAVE that we have real friends as adults. Must be quality over quantity though. However, it is also just as important that we allow those friends to play ONLY the certain roles that they are qualified for as well. What do I mean by that? Simply put… Everybody is not qualified to give …

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59- Identity Crisis- Working your way through the seasons/transitions of life 27:16

2+ y ago27:16

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Hey sis, Before you even say it……YES I BEEN MIA on the podcast scene. BUT IM BAAAAAACCCCCKKKKKKK with a brand new episode and series for y’all. Today's episode is entitled “Identity Crisis.” We all go through transitions and seasons in our lives where we have to change who we are, how we think, how we fee, how we act, and how we see the world. I've…

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REPLAY- 07 ”Emotions Make You Cry Sometimes!” Tips and tricks on how to check in with your emotional wellness and how to handle stressful situations. 30:21

2+ y ago30:21

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Hey Sis, “Emotions make you cry sometimes!” (Of Course I do not own any rights to this song, but you know….I STILL HAVE TO SAY IT!) How are you emotionally? Do you handle stress and stressful situations well? Are you a problem solver or a problem creator? Having control of our emotions is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Things will …

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58- Your Femininity is Your Superpower- Interview with The Networking Housewife Sparkle Bailey 42:39

3y ago42:39

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Hey Sis, Episode 58: Your femininity is your power with special guest The Networking Housewife” Sparkle Bailey! Special guest Sparkle Bailey is a Coach who teaches professional women how to network using their femininity. In this episode we discuss living in your femininity and how it benefits you to do so. There is a proper way to network as a wom…

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Confidence Boost - A look into why we lack confidence in ourselves and some ways to change that. 22:18

3y ago22:18

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Hey Sis, Today’s episode is all about CONFIDENCE. Confidence- the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something: firm trust Often we lack self-confidence because we don't trust ourselves. Why don't we trust ourselves? Well because we let ourselves off the hook and all types of excuses to get in the way a bus truly reaching our potenti…

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56- Either You Grow Together, or You Grow Apart....Either Way You’re Going to Grow- A look into why I’ve been MIA and How I’m Pushing Through 24:03

3y ago24:03

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Hey Sis, I know I have been MIA, BUT YOUR GIRL IS BACK! Y'all know I am big on self-reflection, and I had to take some time to self-reflect, process some things, and get my mind right! In this episode I talk about my time off from the podcast, some things I've done, where I'm at and my new relationship status. My best friend (Shamiqua) always says……

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55- Go get your seat at the table- Recap of my experience at Black Equity Con Miami 2022 32:54

3y ago32:54

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Hey Sis, I went to a DOPE conference in Miami. Black Equity Con. It was put on my BYOB Productions and David Shands of Social Proof Podcast. It was AMAZING being in rooms with 6, 7, 8 AND 9 figure earners (YES SIS 9 Figure earning black women!) I learned about myself, about business, about equity, about networking, about social media, about leverag…

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Replay- Episode 9 ”Everybody Dies But Not Everybody Lives.”10 ways to start living your best life today! 30:20

3y ago30:20

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Reply- Episode 9 Hey Sis, “Everybody Dies but Not Everybody Lives!”- Drake Are you living your dream life? If you0 (God Forbid) died tomorrow would you have any regrets? Would you have any “I wish I would haves?” You can live your best life and live life on your terms!!! In this episode you will learn 10 ways/tips on how to start living your best l…

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54- Becoming HER Part 2- Creating goals to become the HER we’ve always desired to be 32:06

3y ago32:06

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Episode 53: Becoming HER Part 2 You are the designer of your life! In this episode we’re using the 8 Pillars of Wellness to level up and become the HER we’ve always wanted to become. In Part 1 we made the list of attributes and decided what we truly wanted. In todays episode, Becoming Her Part 2, we create goals to attain those attributes and get t…

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53- Becoming Her - Using the 8 pillars of wellness to become the ”HER” we’ve always desired to be 28:26

3y ago28:26

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Episode 53: Becoming HER You are the designer of your life! In this episode we’re using the 8 Pillars of Wellness to level up and become the HER we’ve always wanted to become. So, who do you want to become? What type of money does she make? What type of car does she drive? What type of house does she live in? Where Does she work? You are the design…

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52- Be You, Do You, and Go For It! 26:25

3y ago26:25

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Episode 52: Be You, Do You, and Go For It! Be you, do you, and go for it! This episode talks about a few things that have been on my mind lately regarding going for what you truly want out of life. Everybody is not going to get why you do what you do and you’re purpose. It is not for everyone to get/ understand. However it is important to get those…

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51- Sorry I’m Busy. Addressing women/moms taking on issues that are not ours to take on. 31:28

3y ago31:28

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Episode 51: “Sorry I’m Busy” Everyone’s issue that is connected to you is not your issue to take on. One of the biggest complaints that I get from my coaching clients is that they don't have enough time or energy to pursue the goals that they truly want to. But usually, 9 times out of 10 once we start working together, they actually can't pursue th…

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50- Goal Getter- Evaluate your goals and learn how to discover if they are right for you. 21:07

3y ago21:07

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Episode 50: Goal Getter WOW…..Can y’all believe we are on episode 50 already? Time really just flew by!!! Is it time for you to pursue you’re your goals sis? Are the goals you have even right for you? Do you even know why you want to achieve the goals you have? Not sure about any the above questions? No problem….I GOT YOU! In this episode we dig in…

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Replay: 02 A Dusty Mind = a Dusty Life- 8 Simple Ways to a Better Mindset and a Better Life 32:32

3y ago32:32

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Hey Sis, Mindset is everything! Our minds are truly powerful. Let me prove it to you. Have you ever just been nervous all of a sudden for no reason? Or had a “bad feeling” out of nowhere? That’s your brain trying to find a problem to solve because that is its main purpose. Nothing may be wrong but you just feel like there is. Y’all know the saying …

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49- Build Different- This episode discusses how we as women are build different and can truly accomplish 22:18

3y ago22:18

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Episode 49: Built Different IT’S WOMENS HISTORY MONTH!!!! (sort of Lol, this episode was supposed to air last week on 3/28 but technology was not having it, so here you go today! I wasn't going to let technology get the best of me!) So this episode is dedicated to YOU sis!!! Sis, this episode is one you do not want to miss!!!! In today's episode I …

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48- You need life insurance- Interview with Financial Expert Brea Dingle discussing financial planning for the future, life insurance, and myths were often told about money. 29:04

3y ago29:04

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Episode 48: You need life insurance! IT’S WOMENS HISTORY MONTH!!!! Every episode in the month of March will be an interview of an amazing woman doing amazing things! Today's episode features Brea Dingle. Brea is an expert in the financial world. She specializes in financial planning, life insurance, as well as building generational wealth. Brea and…

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47- Vagina is NOT a Bad Word- Interview with Entrepreneur & OBGYN Aisha Taylor discussing feminine health and hygiene, self-care, and staying healthy through a pandemic.- 32:32

3y ago32:32

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Episode 47: Vagina is NOT a Bad Word IT’S WOMENS HISTORY MONTH!!!! Every episode in the month of March will be an interview of an amazing woman doing amazing things! Today's episode features Aisha Taylor. Aisha is an accomplished OBGYN and Entrepreneur. She is also a wife, mom, and educator to her following and patients. Aisha has been an inspirati…

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46- Monsta Living - Interview with Khrys Davenport aka Monsta. . She is a loving mom, & girlfriend, entrepreneur, boss, influencer, beautician and community leader. Learn how she does it all! 25:47

3y ago25:47

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Episode 46: Monta Living IT’S WOMENS HISTORY MONTH!!!! Every episode in the month of March will be an interview of an amazing woman doing amazing things! Today's episode features none other than DFW's own Khrys Davenport AKA a Monsta. From Fort Worth TX. She currently owns a set of salon suites in Dallas TX. She is a loving mom, & girlfriend, entre…

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45- Coaching Vs. Therapy- Explaining the differences between therapy and coaching and how you can decide which may be right for you. 25:28

3y ago25:28

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Episode 45: Coaching Vs. Therapy I get asked about coaching, what it entails, how it works and how it is different from therapy. Therapy works on the past while coaching is geared toward the future. Listen to today's episode to get exact differences between the two and to hear which may be right for you. Love y’all! Be beautiful, Live Beautifully, …

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BONUS | Happy Presidents’ Day! Or … not? 26:11

3y ago26:11

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Students, teachers and historians reflect on what has changed — and should change — about the way we teach presidential history today. This special episode features presidential experts Barbara Perry and Julian Zelizer, “How the Word Is Passed” author Clint Smith, and the AP government and politics class of teacher Michael Martirone.…

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44- Are your fears real? Taking a look into what fear really is and ways to get past them in order to keep moving forward. 27:09

3y ago27:09

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Episode 44: Are Your Fears Real For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline. 2: Timothy 1:7 Hey Y’all, Fear is defined as an unpleasant emotion caused by a belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat One thing that we all have in common is that we have feared something or so…

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43- Are You Who You Are, Or Are You Who Life Made You To Be? 27:39

3y ago27:39

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“The strength of a woman is not measured by the impact that all her hardships in life have had on her. The strength of a woman is measured by the extent of her refusal to allow those hardships to dictate her and who she becomes.” Joy Bell C Life is hard for everyone at times. Whether your rich, fat, skinny, smart, black, white, male, female.....it …

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42- Have You Been Bamboozled? A review of Bamboozledby Jesus by Yvonne Orji and my takeaways from the book and how we can apply them to our own lives. 27:05

3+ y ago27:05

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Episode 42: Have You Been Bamboozled? Hey Y’all, I’m doing things I never thought I’d do. Things that terrify me and things that if you had asked me 5 years ago if I’d be doing………I would have laughed! Life & Wellness Coach helping women get over their limiting beliefs and create the lives they want through goal setting and trying new things……..Naw …

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41-It’s Never Too Late - An encouraging episode for you to get started or get back to doing the thing(s) that you need to do to get to where you want to be in life 22:23

3+ y ago22:23

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Episode 41: It’s Never Too Late Hey Y’all, Have you ever thought, “If only I would have don (xyz) several years ago… I should be married by now… I won’t have kids because I’m almost 40…. I can’t lose weight because I’ve tried so many times before… I cant save money… We’ve all had some type of thought where we think it’s too late for us to do someth…

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40- What is your Purpose? - Finding out what you are truly called to do can lead you to the life of your dreams. 31:38

3+ y ago31:38

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Episode 40: What is your Purpose? Hey Y’all, We were all born with or have cultivated gifts from God along our life’s journey. But do you really know what your purpose in life is? I try to always be transparent with y’all. Purpose is something I struggle with. Lately, I’ve been hearing about living in purpose a lot. In this season that I am in righ…

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39- Let’s Get Healed 32:45

3+ y ago32:45

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Episode 39: “Lets get Healed” Hey Y’all, After the last couple years we’ve had, we definitely have some healing to do! Or maybe you still haven’t healed from you father being absent when you were a kid. Or maybe you a mom who was on drugs. Or maybe you were molested as a child. Or maybe someone broke your heart. Or maybe you’ve lost a loved one. Wh…

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38- Perfection or Procrastination? Don’t use ”perfection” as an excuse to never start the thing that you truly want to do. 20:31

3+ y ago20:31

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Episode 38: “Be Like Mr. Bill!” Hey Y’all, What does it really mean to be perfect? Is perfection even possible? A lot of times people use perfection as an excuse to not take action or as a reason to not conquer their fears. No one on this earth is perfect! Having big goals and dreams will definitely bring some difficulties, but so will staying the …

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37- Be Like Bill- An episode dedicated to My Late Uncle Billy on how to be more selfless 25:12

3+ y ago25:12

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Episode 37: “Be Like Mr. Bill!” Hey Y’all, What does it really mean to be selfless? Selflessness is defined as: adjective concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish. (Definition from Oxford Languages Dictionary) God is dealing with me in the area of being selfless. I’ve had the pleasure of having two great exa…

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36- Stunt On Em’ Sis- Showing up as your best self daily 24:58

3+ y ago24:58

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Hey Y’all, Today’s episode, episode 36 is titled “Stunt On Em’ Sis!” In this episode I HIGHLY encourage you to show up as your best self every single day! Show up as the best teacher, boss, student, mother ….etc! When you show up for you, confidence is inevitable, and when look and feel confident, doors will open for you, the right relationships wi…

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35- That Mom Boss Hustle- Different ways you can earn extra income in your free time 29:47

3+ y ago29:47

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Hey Y’all, Today’s episode is all side hustles and things you can do to increase your income. These are things you may or may not have thought of. Things you may want to try. Building generational wealth is the goal. Leaving our kids and grandkids with assets is the goal. Not being a burden to others when we die SHOULD be a goal. Financial wellness…

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34- Drop the Ego-How operating off of your ego can stop you from getting the life you truly want. 26:08

3+ y ago26:08

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Hey Y’all, Today’s episode is all about the ego and how it can get in our way. How it can trick us to thinking we are great and amazing…but BELIEVE ME IT’S A TRICK! The ego is only interested in seeming great not actually being a great person. Its held many people back from truly being great and reaching their full potential. Today’s society would …

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33- Let Your Kids Make Mistakes 22:42

3+ y ago22:42

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Hey Y’all, As a parent we naturally want to protect our kids, but letting them make mistakes prepares them for the future, and in all honesty, letting them make mistakes also prepares you for the future as well. Making mistakes allows you to learn what you value, what you like, what you don’t like, what you want and don’t want, and what you don’t n…

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32- Stop Lying to Yourself-How lying to yourself hurts your confidence 23:13

3+ y ago23:13

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Hey Y’all, Why do we hold others to a high standard of being truthful and honest with us and keeping their word but we don’t hold ourselves to the same standard? In today’s episode I talk about how the lies we tell ourselves are killing our confidence and stopping us from making BOSS MOVES. There are various reasons we may lie to ourselves but ulti…

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31- Do You have a ”Bucket List?” - Fun creative ways to get out and live life. Do things solo, with your spouse or with your entire family. 27:50

3+ y ago27:50

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Hey Y’all, Do you have a Bucket List? I do but 2020 and 2021 DEFINITELY have it at the forefront of my mind. These have been a crazy last few years, and I want to experience so many things that I haven’t been able to yet. One of my biggest fears is leaving this earth before seeing all that I want to see and accomplishing all that I want to accompli…

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30- Let‘s Normalize Being ALL the Things-No one is perfect and we are all on our own paths! 20:43

3+ y ago20:43

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Hey Y’all, Are you rachet at times? Spiritual at other times? A trap star in the car on the way to work? MEEEEE TOOOOO! Lol People will have you thinking that you can’t be all the things. If you love God you can’t let a curse word slip, or like a “secular” artist. Honey the only person that walked this earth that was perfect was Jesus himself! Its …

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29- Thankful Thursday the Finale 2021- Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Thankful Thursday! 21:33

3+ y ago21:33

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Hey Y’all, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! I know y’all are probably busy cooking and getting ready for family and friends to come over. But just real quick let’s practice truly being grateful for what we have on this Thanksgiving Day. The more grateful you are. The more you will receive. There is so much to be thankful for today! If you’re reading this or l…

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28- 5 Ways to Stay Motivated 20:47

3+ y ago20:47

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Hey Y’all, It can be hard to stay motivated when you feel like you have 154,664,841 things to do! (Yes I just randomly typed those numbers lol!) Honestly I believe that discipline will take you way further than motivation. Because NO ONE is ALWAYS motivated. These 5 tips help me to stay motivated and/or help me to just go ahead and get the task don…

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