Rooted & Rising

On this episode of Rooted & Rising , we revisit eight of my favorite moments from past episodes! It covers topics like financial planning before major purchases, the importance of rest, and embracing self-compassion. The episode also highlights the life cycle of plants, the significance of forgiveness, and strategies for rebuilding self-trust and confidence. Today, I feel grateful for the communit...

On this episode of Rooted & Rising, Angie K. Allen, the founder of AK Tha Experience, author, writer, writing coach, and mentor, joins me to talk all things writing, creativity, wellness practices to enhance creativity, and more. From the evolution of her creative process, the importance of support from family, the challenges of overcoming writer’s block, and stepping out of her comfort zone as an...

On this episode of Rooted & Rising, Nicole Curtis, a talented gardener, joins me to discuss her passion for gardening, her homesteading goals, and even reveals the unexpected mental health benefits, such as reduced stress and anxiety, that come from engaging with nature and gardening. She even provides insight on where to start for those beginning their gardening journey. Getting my hands in the s...

For the second week in a row, we are joined by Regina Lewis, founder of Brightway Planning , money mindset coach, and author. Since we met Regina last week, we dove right into the importance of self-care, financial awareness, budgeting regularly, and how to stay/get prepared for things as catastrophic as a 43-day government shutdown. Regina encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards bud...

On this episode of Rooted & Rising, Regina Lewis, founder of Brightway Planning , money mindset coach, and author, joins me to discuss all things financial wellness! Regina shares her journey in establishing Bright Way Planning, addressing common misconceptions about financial planning, and emphasizing the significance of budgeting. We also discuss the challenges of financial instability, the nece...

On this episode of Rooted & Rising, Brenda Henderson, founder of Know Your Worth Ministries, is an author and evangelist. Brenda shares her journey of healing and forgiveness, stemming from her experiences as an adoptive child. After confronting her inability to forgive her mother, she became aware of how that one action was manifesting in various areas of her life. However, writing her book, Mama...

On this episode of Rooted & Rising, Stephanie Riles, founder of Fit Figure Formula, has created a space for us to explore the intersection of mindset and nutrition, particularly for women over 40. Stephanie shares her journey as a science-based dietitian and a mindset coach, emphasizing the importance of identity and self-compassion to achieving lasting weight loss. We discuss common mindset issue...

On this episode of Rooted & Rising , I am joined by fitness trainer and founder of Perk It Up Fitness, Adrian Perkins. Adrian discusses her fitness origin story and business, emphasizing the importance of mental health and mindset, realistic goal-setting, meditation, recovery, consistency, and so much more! You can find more on Adrian’s business and journey here . Be sure to subscribe so you don’t...

On this episode of Rooted & Rising , Donna Costa, a licensed master social worker, Clinician, therapist, and founder of Black Girl Recovering, joins me to explore the multifaceted world of social work, trauma, trauma-informed care, and mental health. Donna shares her personal journey into social work, the misconceptions surrounding the profession, and the importance of proper care. They discuss th...

In the inaugural episode of Rooted & Rising , Lamisa Carradine introduces the Lamisa Wellness Collective and shares her personal journey of wellness shaped by her military background. She discusses the challenges of meeting body composition standards, the impact of a blood disease, Toxemia, and the importance of physical fitness. She highlights a recent wellness event, The Color of Life , and then...