A Well Lived Life Podcast

Anthony is the Founder of Mock & Co Jewelry and he walks us through how to properly select fine jewelry and diamonds. This is a must-listen episode of you are in the market for jewelry.  Connect with Anthony ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠⁠⁠ To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Vernard, the Connecting King, talks about getting over shyness and stepping into the spotlight on social media, whether it's for your brand or for your job. We also talk about the importance and value of in-person events.  Connect with Vernard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠ To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click...

Isaac takes us on a journey to Ghana and tells us the best places to visit and how to experience the rich culture. If you've ever been curious about what it's like to travel to West Africa, this is the episode to listen to. Connect with Isaac ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ . Learn about traveling to Ghana July 18-27, 2025 HERE To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Happy New Year! Let's take a look back at the top 10 episodes for 2024. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Merry Christmas Eve! While the holidays can be an exciting and joyous time, they can also bring up feelings of grief, overwhelm, and anxiety. My guest, Domari Dickinson, talks about how to manage your emotions during the last part of our holiday season. Connect with Domari ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To connect with Courtney on Ti...

Things to do Zoo/aquarium yearly pass  Season tickets to the symphony  Round of golf  Round of tennis  Sauna studios  Floating studios  Learner   MasterClass UDEMY   Skillshare   Exercise geek Walking pad  Fitbit The Pilates class   Planet Fitness membership Quirky gifts Legacy tree hire a genealogist Dear Holmes murder mystery  Fashion girlie House of color   Rent The Runway  FabFitFun Skincare m...

Did you know that it's not a doctor's job to keep you healthy? My conversation with Dr. Nicole Peoples, a functional medicine doctor, was eye-opening. She shares ways that we can work on our health to prevent disease. We also talk about the stages of women's health (pre-menopause and menopause). Connect with Dr. Peoples ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit her website ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Join her FRE...

Movement is key for our health and well-being. Join me as I speak with Alecia about making space in your life for movement and how it can help improve your overall outlook. Connect with Alecia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit her website ⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ . To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To l...

Being known for cooking a dish well is such a flex! Chef Ashley James is Michelin-trained and knows her way around a kitchen. She shares her tried and true techniques that will help you graduate from bringing ice and utensils to food gatherings to being asked to bring "that dish" that everyone loves. Connect with Chef Ashley ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Visit her website ⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠ . To connect with...

Men and women are different in many ways, sometimes making it difficult for us to notice when we push each other's buttons. My guest, Alison Armstrong, has been studying men and women for 30 years. We talk about the importance of identifying our purpose and priorities as well as the role of respect and trust in relationships. Connect with Alison Armstrong ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit her websit...

Navigating workplace culture can be tricky, especially as a minority. My guest, author and CEO, Dr. Ella Washington, is a diversity and inclusion expert. Her recent book, Unspoken: A Guide to Cracking the Hidden Corporate Code offers practical guides for thriving in your workplace. Dr. Washington also shares tips on making a strategic exit plan if you need to leave a toxic work environment. Purcha...

I hate getting sick, so when it happens I work double overtime to get better. Here are some tried and true ways that I use to feel better in just a few days. Cause mama doesn't have time to stay sick! To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Do you avoid consuming the news because of how toxic it can be? My guest, political consultant Domonique James, teaches us how to protect our peace while still consuming enough news to remain informed. We also discuss how to identify fake news and how to find reliable news sources. Don't forget to exercise your right to vote this week! Connect with Domonique on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on...

Ashley is a TLC reality TV star on the hit show 1,000-lb Best Friends. We talk about what it's like being on reality tv, how she manages glam as a Black woman on a predominately White cast show, and what her aspirations are outside of reality TV. Catch the Season Premier HERE . Connect with Ashley on Instagram HERE and on TikTok HERE . To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

If you are a black woman in Corporate America, this episode is for you. Kimberly Pack is a coach for women in corporate. She’s had an extensive career in corporate herself, and noticed how black women were being drained by their jobs. Listen as Kimberly shares about the retreats that her company, Ascend Together, hosts for Black women looking to unwind for their jobs and learn how to become the CE...

Have you ever received a ton of compliments on your outfit and then heard crickets the next day? My guest Briana talks about color theory and how you can determine which colors suit your skin tone and hues. Book a consultation with Briana ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Connect with Briana ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To connect with Courtney on TikTok, c...

If you are a new parent or if you know a new parent, this episode is for you. Today we are talking with Kim who is the founder of Villie, which is a web-based application that gameifies building a village for new and expectant parents. Kim has a unique and refreshing way of helping new parents teach their village of family and friends how to support them as they raise their new child. Visit Villie...

If you know me, you know that I adore my hair. Like most black women, I consider it my crown. And for the past decade, I’ve worked with my friend and hair stylist, Tamiah Bridgett. She has deep ties and history in the natural hair movement. Her love and reverence for curly and kinky hair is truly unmatched. I have never met anyone who cared not only about the physicality of someone’s hair but the...

Today we are talking with Cassandra Spearman, Founder and CEO of Tea Snob, a luxury premium loose-leaf tea company. Cassandra started making teas because of a medical illness that she struggled with. She soon fell in love with the process and developed a passion for educating people on using tea as a way to relax intentionally. This episode gives an eye-opening perspective about taking time for yo...

Today we are talking with Yakesha Cooper who knows how to travel the world while on a budget without sacrificing comfortable accommodations, food, and activities. This is a great episode for you if you want to travel but struggle with finding deals, have a difficult time figuring out how to travel while working full-time, or are anxious about traveling solo. Connect with Yakesha ⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠ . To c...

Today we are talking with Tamiah Bridgett, who is a scent connoisseur. She has an impressive collection of perfumes and has a service that helps people find their perfect perfume. This is a great episode for you if you are struggling to find your signature scent and if you want tips on how to be a better perfume consumer. Tamiah tells us some her best kept secrets about how to properly try perfume...

Today we are talking with Dyandra Raye, who has dedicated her career to sustainable fashion. Her company, Jo-Anne Vernay, is a luxury vegan accessory line. If you are someone who loves high-quality accessories and wants to shop more sustainably but does not want to compromise on quality, I promise you that Jo-Anne Vernay is the brand for you. Dyandra gave me so much advice about how to shop sustai...

Have you ever felt that you were not living life to your fullest potential? Like, you were doing pretty well, but some things were still missing. If that’s you, this episode is a must listen. Today we are talking with Mia Dunlap, she is an educator, speaker, consultant, show producer and host. The word most synonymous with Mia is audacity. She has woven that into her branding for all of her work,...

I used to dread mornings. But I've finally perfected my morning routine which is both energizing and supportive. This episode is for you if you feel anxious or hesitant about starting your day. There's no shame in admitting that---I wish I had a long time ago. Give the episode a listen and then try implementing the tools and techniques shared. I promise that you will look forward to your m...

Today we are talking about spirituality and the Christian faith with one of my Pastor Kristin Dubsky, lead pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church. We talk about faith, spirituality, church hurt, and how Christianity is being wielded like a political weapon. Pastor Dubsky also recommended this book How We Learn To Be Brave as a great book to read about courage and faith. To connect with Courtney...