Healing Myself

Kim Kisner has been laid off so many times that she joked about writing a book about it. And she did.  In today’s episode, we have an insightful conversation with Kim Kisner—a leader in communications and change management, host of "It's Ya Girl Kim Show", and author of "Laid Off But Not Laid Out"—about trusting the process of career change. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:  So many peo...

Do you resolve conflicts where you feel like you have to be the winner? Bad news: that’s toxic conflict management.  Truly resolving conflict takes courage. It’s not easy, but it makes our relationships ten-fold better.  Tune in as we look at what toxic and healthy conflict resolution looks like, and how we navigate through the haze of choosing to meet halfway without feeling like losing.  WHAT TO...

Today, we're going to talk about generational blessings. These are those things that our ancestors gave us that keep us going, and keep us fighting to be better- not just for us,  but for those who will come after us, too. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Breaking generational curses [0:58]   Language is important Acknowledge the positive things our ancestors gave us  Cycles of mindsets and circumstances [...

On today's episode, we welcome Lola Troy, a powerful speaker, facilitator, life coach and corporate trainer. She helps individuals and businesses break through limitations and prepare for a successful future. Her expertise in guiding women and men towards achieving their goals is unmatched, and her commitment to healing Black joy is truly inspiring. Tune in to learn from Lola's wisdom and...

In today’s episode, we'll focus on the concept of alignment and how it relates to our perception of loss. Sometimes, when we experience a setback, it's easy to feel like we're losing something important. However, we'll explore the idea that what appears to be a loss can actually be a sign that things are aligning for our benefit.  Through this conversation, we hope to help you deta...

We had the chance to chat with Nicole Ford Miller about the incredible work she does around HBCUs. Together with Nicole, who is an educational consultant, event producer, HBCU advocate, and the author of ‘You Belong at a Black College,’ we delve deep about the importance and impact of HBCUs.   WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:  Nicole’s mission in HBCUs [15:43] Black college tours  Black college fairs  Black co...

Travelling and seeing/experiencing new things are such magical experiences… Especially if you’re with people that you love.  Today we share the highlights of our #baecations from the past 3 years  We share accommodations (highs and lows) and reflections from our trips to Cancun, Nashville, and Myrtle Beach. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:  Highlights of the Cancun a.k.a proposal trip [6:47]  The proposal trip...

“Not everything will work. But don't waste time pre-judging your steps, when the journey has the answers.” - LESSONS, 100 Thoughts on Life & Love, Eric Robertson What if things don’t go according to plan? What if I fail? Why is everyone moving forward except me?  If you’ve been haunted by these questions at any point in your life, then this episode is for you.  In situations where the outc...

We find this lesson from Eric Roberson’s book “LESSONS, 100 Thoughts on Life & Love” truly fascinating so we’re delighted to explore it in today’s episode.  In this candid conversation, we talk about what happens when you focus on giving to others. Giving can bring us a sense of joy, fulfillment, and purpose that is hard to find elsewhere. When we focus on giving to others, we create a cycle o...

Today, we're gonna talk about letting go. It's a brand new year, and it's the perfect time to usher in new beginnings. Alexandra Elle , the author of After the Rain powerfully affirms and welcomes the ending of all things that have run their course. She no longer holds on to what needs to be released.  By releasing what needs to be let go, we free ourselves to move forward and create s...

In this episode, we explore the idea of reconciling with our past selves and giving them the love they deserve. We all have cringe-worthy moments and mistakes from our past that can still haunt us.  But instead of beating ourselves up, we can show love and compassion to those old versions of ourselves. Healing old wounds and mistakes is important not only to heal our current selves but also our pa...

It is possible for us to recognize the areas where we have been hurt and strive to not let them control our actions or our responses. It could be a hazy process, but we’ll figure it out together.  In today’s episode, we talk about who hurts you, how that pain manifests in your daily life, and how to navigate through it all.  WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:   Moments that make you think “who hurt you?” [2:39] ...

“When you're guarded, yes, you keep the bad out. But you also keep the good from coming in.”  This statement from Dr. Nicole LaBeach really resonated with us, and we want to put this conversation in the spotlight.  How important are vulnerability, authenticity, and choosing to let others in? How can we find a balance among these things and live a happier, more fulfilled life?  WHAT TO LISTEN F...

Travelling has always been a great way to find solace, renewal, and healing—and it gets better when experienced with people we love.  In this episode, we look back on our #BlackLoveJourney to Destin, Florida.  If you’re thinking about visiting Destin, this episode is especially for you. Tune in to hear about our accommodations and reflections. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:  What to look forward to when visi...

Whether you like it or not, your triggers will come knocking at the door whenever they want. So it pays to be always ready when they do.  In this episode, let's delve into the topics of triggers, trauma responses, and how to move forward from them.  We learned a lot from this episode. We know that you will too, so tune in.  WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:  What a ‘trigger’ really is [3:41] The inability t...

Chris & Patrice Thompson chat with us about navigating marriage. From their vision of success to disagreements to growing together, The Thompsons keep it real! In this episode, we'll be diving deep into their motivations behind starting Marriage Matters, what it means to them personally, and the valuable lessons they've learned along the way as a married couple. We're excited to he...

We recently had the pleasure of visiting the stunning island of St. Lucia, and it was nothing short of amazing. We planned this trip as a joint 40th birthday and honeymoon celebration, and it turned out to be the perfect destination for both occasions. St. Lucia exceeded all our expectations. From the lush greenery to the crystal clear waters, this island truly is a tropical paradise. In this epis...

Today's conversation is about being in the middle of it all as we navigate through change and evolution with the podcast.  We're excited to share some new and exciting changes with you today. Firstly, we're doing away with seasons and will be having rolling conversations every two weeks. This means that we can continue to have meaningful conversations without any breaks in between. Sec...

Season 2 has just ended, and we couldn’t have been more grateful to our guests slash friends who willingly shared powerful tidbits of knowledge around purpose.  In this episode, we revisit these empowering episodes to look back to the lessons we have learned and be inspired to make a difference in our own ways.  WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:  Revisit-worthy conversations with our power guests [2:55] Jessica...

In the first season, we talked a lot about healing and wholeness. But this season, we have shifted, and now we're talking about purpose work in the community.  To help with this mission, in this episode, we’re happy to chat with Dr. Jihan, board certified pediatrician, owner of Peace of Mind Pediatrics, and board member of Clara Community Health Center. Dr. Jihan shares some nuggets of gold ab...

In this episode, Omari Henderson and Kenneth White, engineers and co-founders of non-profit mentoring program, Youth Challenge, Inc. chat with us about finding purpose by investing in youth through their mentorship programs. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:   The beginning of Youth Challenge, Inc. [3:57] How travelling helped Omari see the world differently  Omari’s desire to give back to the community  The im...

Welcome back to the Love Haze, Season 2! In this season, we'll be exploring the journey towards purpose and how our experiences shape our paths.  Today, we're joined by Shamiah Kearney, the Deputy Director of Performance Management in the Executive Office of the Mayor for the District of Columbia. Shemaiah will share her insights on evaluating service delivery, assessing equity, and making...

This season, we're diving deep into the world of purpose work and how people are making a difference in their communities. Today, we have a very special guest with us, Ms. Flojaune​ ​Griffin​ ​Cofer. As an epidemiologist and Senior Director for Policy at Public Health Advocates, she's no stranger to making an impact in the world. She's also the host of the local political podcast Voice...

As part of our efforts to tackle purpose work, today, we bring another person who is making a difference in his field, helping educate and improve our communities while being true to his purpose.  In this episode, our good friend Onaje Henderson, a community educator, arts enthusiast, and partner and gallery director of ZuCot Gallery in Atlanta, GA, discusses with us how we can discover our purpos...

We often struggle with pursuing a path where we’re met by rejections and difficulties. But most of the time, rejection simply means redirection. Afterall, nothing great comes easy.  In this episode, Brandy Shavon, LCSW, host of Crazy Counselor Podcast, and Founder of Pearls of Esther, Inc. chats with us about finding purpose behind unexpected open doors.  WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:  How Brandy recognized...