Speak Truth 2 Life

If you are like me you have seen multiple stories about gun violence in this country. Often  not, I never knew the complexity of which states you can have a license or permit. This episode explores the various laws in different states and things we need to consider as we may encounter someone who has a gun in the open. It's important to know the laws in your city and state, so let's dive in!&...

Now is the time to invest in yourself. Keep yourself in mind for the future. What does that mean, it means identifying goals, creating plans, writing in journals, finding certifications or other tools to aid in your future goals. Invest in yourself now, let's talk about it. 

47% of women between the Ages of 15 and 44 are unable to conceive. In a society where all women are deemed to be mothers, there are some of us who will not be able to have children. Let's talk about happiness, the grief process, and the idea of childlessness in our society. This episode is for those who are infertile or who are struggling with the idea that they may not be able to conceive. Let's...

Positive and healthy co-parenting relationships show our children respect for one another. It also can help them understand the value of social skills. Let's talk about it. 

Choosing to be happy over negativity can help you stay focused and stay more positive. Research shows that happier people are more healthier and more positive. Today's episode is a reminder that it is up to us to be intentional about happiness and ultimately, the road to happiness or discontentment is up to us. 

Mental Illness stigmas are present in our society, home life, work life and the community. What are these stigmas and how can we address them. 

In communities of color, no snitching ensures that criminals who live among good hard working people avoid criminal prosecution. In these communities, women, men and vulnerable individuals become victims to criminals who live among community members and police will not get the truth unless it's caught on video. Let's talk about it. 

The importance and power of forgiveness is not what most people think. I have heard people say you are forgiving the offense, some think that they have to forgive the person. For me, it was a personal journey of learning how to get past an abandonment issue as my father who wasn't in my life for many years. Hear my candid take on how forgiveness set me free along with other positive tools. 

In this episode we discuss ways to own your self confidence, take inventory of your self-image. We also talk about the impact of positive self image which can lead to strong body positivity and owning the skin you are living in.  Thanks for listening! 

Have you ever lived in a crazy apartment complex or building? Then "1BR" might be the psychothriller movie for you. The movie was released in 2020 and was directed by David Marmor. 

Plant based products yield in lots of money and are slated to earn up to 85 billion dollars by the year 2030. Surprisingly enough, meat based companies are cashing in on the plant based trend and are making their own meat alternatives. In this episode, I will cover some points to consider. 

There is Dirty Vegan (Beyond Meat burgers with fries) and there is Clean Vegan (quinoa, baked sweet potato, black beans and other veggies). I did both for one month. What did I learn and how am I doing now. Let's talk about it. 

Last week it was revealed that a cheating occurred with a high profile social media influencer. Would you forgive your partner after cheating has occurred? Let's talk about it. 

This segment discusses the focus women have on perfect partners in relationships and the pitfalls if you miss deeper connections such as a man who will be considerate, have empathy or understanding. Let's talk about it. 

This segment is a short episode that discusses the Kirk Franklin situation with his son and discusses how there are two sides to a story. Tune in for this short segment. See you next week for another full episode and thank you for listening. 

In today's segment we discuss the impact of negative tools that hurt others through the use of gaslighting and cyberbullying. How can you help yourself or a friend who may be dealing with this? Join me as I discuss the importance of navigating this. 

This show will be my reflections of how Covid-19 changed and shifted my world. From personal relationships, lost to self-care and managing my relationships. It was a year that was like no other. Come and join me as I reflect on the impact of Covid-19. 

This is a continuation of the previous episode on the Colorism issue in media and movies. Let's continue to unpack this issue. 

Skin products and using them to strip away one's melanin is a high stakes business. The idealogy that light skinned actresses in some of the African movies and media have continued the racism within one's own culture. Let's talk about it. 

We are taking a deep dive on the idea of cancel culture and how it interacts with social media. What are the triggers that people have and how does it affect in their online communications? When is it time to let go and possible solutions? Come join me as  we Speak Truth 2 Life! 

This is the time to love on yourself. Whether you are single or not. We are charged with having tools to address our physical, mental and spiritual wellness. Let's talk about it. Thanks for listening to Speak Truth 2 Life. 

Come take a journey with me as I discuss healthy and unhealthy sister friendships.  #healthyfriendships #sisters #bonding #authenticity

Today's episode discusses the impact of emotional wellness and trauma. In a world that is constantly changing, finding ways to honor your mind, body and spirit is important. Please tune in to discover ways that you can implement some basic ways to stay emotionally well in a changing world. 

Happy New Year Speak Truth 2 Life listeners! Glad you are stopping by for another segment. Today we're discussing health and wellness approaches for 2021. So what are you doing? Low Carb, Keto, Meal Replacement shakes? Do you have an accountability partner or not sure what to do to restart your weight loss journey. After many stops and starts, I am embracing the "no diet" lifestyle. This includes...

As we move forward to seeking better love and considerations, we need to consider the following: how a person interacts with you, the pattern they show you regarding their intentions. Are we in fantasy land? Or are we trying to catch on to what energy they are sharing. Love actions or inactions can show you a lot about a person, what they are seeking with you or are you being contacted because you...