When Survival Looks Like Success

If you haven't yet, go back and listen to Episode 7, which is Part 1 of our 2 Parter!  You don't have to, but this is such a special topic, I highly recommend it.  Joining me is Krystal Marie and Anaya La'Shell from Breathe: Bodywork and Beautification aka my spa!  These amazing practitioners have 2 very different sides of the spectrum when it comes to unconventional grief and liste...

Joining me in the studio is 2 independent contractors from Breathe: Bodywork and Beautification, Anaya of Glow my Body Spa and Krystal of Massaged by Krystal. We have a discussion about disenfranchised grief or unconventional grief-grief that isn't commonly recognized by society and can often be overlooked or invalidated from peers, coworkers, family, or friends. But we ALL experience it! It&...

When you are the person that everybody else goes to when they are in trouble, who do you go to? Join us for an emotional episode with Erica Owens of Frugal on the Fly as she guides us through a traumatic event that happened in her life-what she did, who she asked for help, what DID help and what DIDN'T...... Don't forget to follow Erica in all of her adventures and travels at: https://in...

In Episode 5, we do an unscripted conversation with Erica Owens, the founder of Frugal on the Fly in Detroit.  Philanthropy is such an important thing to me, my business, and my ethics so meeting Erica to discuss her overwhelming impact in the city in such a short amount of time was truly a blessing. You can find out more about her endeavors, events, and how you can help the cause at: http://insta...

It was hard enough to make friends as a kid, but at least the teacher shoved your desks together every once in a while and there was a glimmer of a chance that friendship would blossom.  Oftentimes, our friendship needs and dynamics change and we begin craving new friendships.  This can lead to a host of different scenarios and emotions. Join a fellow communication expert, Jacob Sidock from Cracke...

Welcome to our first guest of the season, Jacob Sidock of Cracked Lens Media!  I started working with Jacob in the fall and now we have been doing a lot together.  Photoshoots, public speaking, and he shot our killer intro and outro video for this podcast! This episode is about trying to identify what survival mode is, when you are in it, and how to get out of it.  We go into our backgrounds, hust...

In Episode 2, I talk a little bit about ghosting. I am no stranger to it and it's a pattern that has repeated throughout my life. One incidence is a struggle. But after so many, it can take a pretty severe toll on your ability to trust, to connect, and to move forward with friendships. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and comment! Tell us about your "ghost stories"!  We want to...

We have a new video option for anyone interested! Subscribe and rate our brand new channel: When Survival Looks Like Success - YouTube Welcome to Episode 1, where I give you a brief update on where I'm at since Season 1-and a lot was going on when I filmed this episode.  We don't always start projects when we're at our peak.  If we had to wait till we were at our best, we might neve...

I think that people think that once you succeed, that's it.  That is the narrative you're given and then we don't realize how it all can come crashing down for a multitude of factors.  So, in that case....what do you do?  How do you move forward? Karen Kahn from the former Nosh Pit Detroit is here to answer that question. She was the guest I wanted since before Day 1 and finally hav...

This is the first unscripted episode I've done. It just felt right and even though I thought I was going to be an emotional hot mess, I wasn't. I told the story. I think a lot of people are going to jive with this episode because so many people don't nail sobriety the first time around and feel like a failure. But it's not a failure. Never let anyone tell you that. Some sh!t ju...

It's back to an emotional storytelling solo episode for me. This episode is all about my journey leading up to sobriety. There is such a vast spectrum of alcohol and alcohol related problems, yet society is hyper focused on the only one they care to count-alcoholism. This episode is about the signs, my past, and what led up to my decision(s) to quit drinking. XOXO Your numbers matter, your su...

I've heard many times that being an entrepreneur requires you to think differently. You are different. You're hard wired different. You challenge authority. You build a better mousetrap. So our guest Ken, and I talk about how we felt growing up, how we feel now, and all the beautiful content that comes from feeling kind of outcast and isolated. You can follow him online at https://www.in...

Yes, it's a song by Jewel. But never has it been truer than in this day and age. Join Ken, a young spiritual online influencer, and I as we discuss budding spirituality, developing a career involved in the spiritual arts, and following a path that feeds your soul and not just capitalism. You can find Ken online at https://www.instagram.com/iamspiritualk Your numbers matter, your support matte...

This is a very sensitive episode that can be triggering for some individuals. In it, we discuss the challenges surrounding pregnancy and becoming pregnant. Our featured guest is Brianna from B. Rooted Wellness, and she shares both her expertise and her personal experiences. This emotional episode is powerful and speaks volumes. I hope this opens up dialogue for women to speak more frankly about th...

My massage specialty is in prenatal, I am super passionate about taking care of the developing mother and have my own course, prenatal pain management.  I was over the moon to find another passionate soul, Brianna from B. Rooted Wellness, a Detroit based doula and lactation consultant.  In this episode, we discuss the options not often given to mothers, education and resources, and some discrimina...

Join Me and Rachelle, from Aloe and Alchemy and Love Bomb Weddings while we discuss attracting money, appreciating money, counting your blessings, recognizing wealth, and thinking differently about currency.  If you listened to the last episode, you'll definitely want to listen to this one too! We have so many different approaches when it comes to wealth and money in this country. Hopefully,...

In Episode 15 we talk about something I've spent a lifetime dealing with.  Money. Money fear. Money problems. Money psychology. Money hell. And I did a financial coaching/human design reading with Rachelle, from Aloe and Alchemy and Love Bomb Weddings that helped me so much. It just gave me permission to know myself better when it came to money. To understand why I approach finances in a cert...

In Episode 14, we get into the somewhat ugly side of the career of being a social media influencer and digital content creator.  Sunny Jo aka Katiann Jo dives in with me as we talk insults, letting things brush off, internet trolls, people being jerks, and how to preserve your mental health and privacy when living so publicly. I hope you enjoy this episode as I feel it's full of valuable cont...

Episode 13 features my spabassador, Katiann Jo aka Sunny!  This model/dancer/vegan activist/brand ambassador/influencer does it all and breaks it down for us. I think we are all a little bit curious about how it would feel to have that many people following you on social media and what it entails, because the work that goes into it is more than what most people think. For people in this industry,...

If you haven't listened to Episode 11, I highly recommend going back and giving it a listen so you can understand why Ericka Murria is the PERFECT person to do this episode with me. This one is all about that info that may slip through the cracks, the stuff that isn't taught in school, or maybe you just forgot about with all the joys of parenting going on. These are relevant tidbits from...

Episode 11 features Ericka Murria, a multi passionate entrepreneur with a history in non- profits, documentaries, youth organizations, and domestic violence, as well as politics.  We discussed, well everything. Failing systems. Where to get resources. How it feels to get shot down for resources. More failing systems. Black History Month. How to get help. Support systems. Honestly, this episode cou...

This is the 10th episode. 10th. Dang. And so I picked a solo topic that is incredibly hard for me to talk about, which is my eating disorders. I've never discussed this publicly.  Not to this extent anyways. But it is vital and necessary because so many people don't get it.  They don't understand it.  They feel lonely and alone and experience great shame. So let's talk about it...

We've all heard of burnout.  But have you encountered social burnout?  If every notification ding causes you dread or you feel overwhelmed the second you see an argument online or you're invited to yet another Zoom meeting that you are sick about, then this episode is for you. OUR BODIES ARE NOT EVOLVED ENOUGH OR DESIGNED FOR THE SOCIAL MEDIA WE CONSUME. I'm gonna let that sink in....

On this week's episode, we have Ray AKA 100K Ray, my producer and entrepreneurial titan of 100K World and Growth Camp XL who meets with me to talk about toxic masculinity, and some spicy questions that it seems like people are afraid to ask. Because, well, why not? I am a white and Mohawk woman.  I do not know what it is like to be a man, and an African American man at that.  If you want conv...

On this week's episode, we have Ray AKA 100K Ray, my producer and entrepreneurial titan of 100K World and Growth Camp XL who meets with me to talk about toxic masculinity, and some spicy questions that it seems like people are afraid to ask. Because, well, why not? I am a white and Mohawk woman.  I do not know what it is like to be a man, and an African American man at that.  If you want conv...