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Life is precious. I say this all the time and yet today, it feels more precious than ever before. Eighteen years ago, I found myself fresh out of college in a new state and on a new journey of life. It didn't take long for  loneliness to set in so I prayed for a friend to tell my secrets to.  Everywhere I went, I was looking for her....at the grocery store, the mall, the gas station and low a...

Dreams... They are the gift of the present and the future, the hope of things to come that keep you’re actively excited, aware and awaiting the moment when they become a a reality. I believe that the dreams we dream are a foretelling of what's to come.    I believe that anything we dream can become a reality with work and faith and our next guest feels the same way.      Meet Sonya aka SoCo. ...

Life's beauty can come with challenging days. In those moments,  our character shines the brightest.  At those times,  grace for ourselves and others has the greatest rewards. The kindness shown without expectation is the most sincere and loving gift of all because when we give, our blessing comes from above, not man.    So the next time you find it hard to be kind because you may be experien...

There are things in life that I have wanted desperately. I didn't care what was attached to them, I just knew my desires were stronger than the possible no, ill will, or challenge that came along with it.  When I got those things, I realized my lack of patience and inability to bend were costly. The most expensive price I've had to pay was time.  I'm learning now to pray a different...

There are times I’ve found myself asking “Why me?” It’s in those moments, I tend to forget the many blessings that have formed and shaped my life. I lean into “Woah is me” and allow myself to feel all the feels. Even though that’s part of my process, I know not to stay there too long because trials and tribulations are going to come.  Just as quickly as I say “why me” I can say “why not me?”  Mayb...

Life is a lot of things. It can be fulfilling and joyful, mundane and repetitive, peaceful and pleasant and oftentimes, unpredictable.  I've found those moments to hold the most challenge because regardless of my chosen stress or mess, my new situation wasn't accounted for.   In those moments, I'm learning to lean in and on the Lord,  to surrender to the present moment of change, be...

We are thought leaders of our own present moment. Our words have power. They dictate how we move, how we process and how we proceed. How powerful are you with your tongue? Are you speaking over yourself or belittling your purpose? Are you aware of the fact that our thoughts manifest into our doings, both actively for us or against us? I challenge you to be your own advocate of successful thinking...

Kenya is a woman after God’s own heart. She’s an advocate for women and healing, a mother of two beautiful children and a proponent of elevation.  In this episode, Kenya shared her journey of self love, fearlessness and advocacy for women’s healing. I hope you take away a stronger desire to stand tall in your journey of wholeness. Want to connect: IG: @kurlyandkonscious

My life changed the minute I started affirming who I am. I found myself  smiling more, my energy shifted and I began to see myself through loving eyes. Our words have power. The can heal or hurt. Motivate or deflate. Embrace or refuse. In this episode, I introduce you to a few of my daily affirmations. Add them to your roster of positivity and watch your life shift into what you want it to be. I h...

Jesus has a way of using people to plant seeds. Have you ever had a friend or a stranger encourage you to do something or give you feedback that causes you to expand your thinking? My next guest has and it only took three people and eleven years for her harvest to manifest. Meet Candy Harris. She’s a wife, mother, educator and author of “Wayment God…Motherhood Ain’t for Me.”  In this episode, Cand...

The beauty of today is found in your availability to be present in the now. Each passing day carries importance, life lessons and living. Some of us are waiting for time to match our desires and others are out there dancing in the rain. Which are you? Are you waiting or creating? Living fearfully from one moment to the next or seizing every blessed day? The Lord didn't give us a spirit of fea...

Healing is a journey.  When we heal, all people attached to us reap the benefits too.  We all have different experiences, events, or situations that motivate the process.   The why is just as important as our end goal because we may need to revisit it for focus and intention.  In this episode, we are reintroduced to Tudy aka Coach Tudes who's a health and fitness coach.  We first met Tudy in...

Our bodies are extraordinary! They are powerful, complete, and sufficient.  They respond to us....how we feed them, treat them, and speak to them.  Our bodies give us what we ask for.  Our self-talk dictates its response... so what are you feeding yourself?  I've noticed that my body follows my words. It doesn't judge, it just does. It shows up for me in whatever ways I request, be it ne...

After you were created, the mold was broken. That means there is only one you. How special, how specific and sincere.  Your personality,  your quirks and your  bumps and bruises are intended to highlight your authenticity.  Unfortunately, we often  work hard to hide our differences rather than embrace and celebrate them.  Stop that today.  We mustn't forget that our beauty lies in our authent...

Life is precious and a present. Each day, we have an opportunity to live to the fullest and count it all joy.  In the episode, I challenge you to re-examine your cup.  Is it half full or half empty? Are you walking in your  gift and your purpose? If not, take a moment to stop and appreciate the fact that you woke up this morning. Time waits for no one.  Go seize the day.

I love when I meet a person who's comfortable in their own skin, a cheerleader for others and open to give and receive.  This jewel of a human reminded me that a first impression will always carry weight and that kindness will never go out of style. My next  guest is regal and resilient , thoughtful and thorough.  She's Commissioner Sheila Barlow of Tipton County.  In this episode, Ms. B...

Forgiveness can be a challenging gift to give and receive. When you've been wronged, it can be hard to forgive them for causing you anguish and pain. Sometimes it's even harder to forgive ourselves. One thing I'v learned is the sooner I get to forgiveness, the sooner I get back to my joy and my peace. When we ask for forgiveness with a sincere heart, the Lord is on the job sooner th...

*Trigger warning: This episode contains triggering an or sensitive information about eating disorders. If needed, there are resources below. Sometimes comfort trumps change and comfort doesn't have to be comfortable, just common. Something about that situation has to benefit us even if it's detrimental to our claimed desire for improvement or success. We can die with our most harmful tra...

Every once in a while, we come into contact with a person  who leaves a lasting impact on our soul.  It could be their authenticity, vulnerability, kindness or even the glow of God that gently shines bright. That's exactly the memorable imprint my next guest left with me. Meet Anich. She's an artist who loves to bare her soul through her writing.  I met Anich close to ten years ago and s...

Every once in a while you are blessed to come across a person who's outlook on life challenges yours. I'm a glass half full kind of girl but sometimes when it rains, I sit in it.  At times, I'm even cool with a mud bath! My next guest agrees that rain can be challenging but also necessary.  Meet Brantley.  He's the self proclaimed King of off key singing, a deaf comedian, busin...

Life is as beautiful as you see it, even in the midst of challenge and strife.  As India Arie says "It's the little things and the joy they bring."   My next guest takes nothing for granted.  She's a mother, sister, lover of the Lord, and a warrior woman. Meet Ashley Wherry Lane.  In this episode, Ashley shares her greatest love, her son Jordan, and her journey of learning how...

Life has a way of showing us our strengths and weaknesses. Often times, we are stronger in places we though we were weak. I've learned that I tend to stay committed to my desire long after the payoff has expired. I'm often fighting an idea verses an understanding of what is. This week's guest decided the clean house and pivot in a radical way and guess what, it paid off. Meet Vaness...

The hand life can deal us isn't always pretty. At times it is pretty exhausting, overwhelming, unjust, and unfair.  Sometimes we help it along while we wallow in self-doubt, pity,  pride, and or ego. The joy comes in the shift found in the helping hand extended by a stranger, timing, exhaustion, and or your rock bottom. The gift is in the pivot, the prayer, the pick me up.  In this episode, w...

I never knew the consequences of being mentally two weeks ahead of myself.  I learned I was a future invader and present time thief  living constantly in the next while allowing the gifts in the moment to pass me by.  Remembering to be where my feet are is challenge for me. This can be heartbreaking because time doesn't rewind, it keeps a ticking and the last thing I want to do is look back a...

Fear can be stifling. It lies, belittles and isolates. Fear tells you what your aren’t and can not do. It’s not your energizer, it’s your enemy. Love, on the other hand, tells you who you are and who you can become.  It redirects, resolves and heals. It motivates, supports and empowers.  We have the ability to feed one or the other. Our decision can set us up for our wildest dreams or stop us dead...