~ About This Life ~

The sting of rejection, whether from a relationship, family member or job, hurts. But we need not stay stuck. My guest and I swap stories about being shy and what it means to be rejected. It was an impromptu LIVE event in our online community. Here is our conversation in raw form. ~ #rejection #shyness #introvert

"I saw the football field for the first time and spotted Coach Russo, the only familiar face. I jumped out of the car while it was still running and confessed to Coach Russo that my dad could NOT find out the lie I told about playing football.  Today's guest, Kevin McLemore, President of RMK Productions and Network, author, speaker, and podcaster, has a storied history of surviving his teenage yea...

Education and its leadership require a fundamental shift. This need for change is increasingly evident because it can be a challenging environment for educators. They often feel the weight of societal issues such as homelessness, child abuse, food and housing insecurity. Sometimes the village that is needed to help children is not present for the adults.  What type of educational leader yields pos...

Emmanuel reflects on the sacrifices and courage of parents who immigrate to a new country for the betterment of their children, leaving behind their own families and sacrificing the ability to be present for their loved ones in times of need. Through emotional experiences of his years growing up in a new country, Emmanuel learns the importance of family, sacrifice and recognizes the strength and r...

The rhythm and colors are on display during New York City's West Indian Day Parade on Eastern Parkway. The beat of steel drums, colorful dancers and revelers line throughout the streets of New York draws a crowd of over 4 million annually. The Caribbean culture in America is alive and well. Andrew Maloney, Esq., Chairman of the Board of The West Indian American Carnival Day Association. Why does t...

What if you defeat the odds of survival and succeed? Lean in to this conversation about a woman forged out of fire who shows that it is possible to live with joy. Jacqui's story is one of courage and determination as she gets to choose abundant life instead of despair. LISTEN. ~

Family is supposed to be a safe space for a child. But what if family members use you and inflict harm? A conversation with Kimmie speaks to how you can heal and have hope despite the odds against you. Trigger Warning: rape, incest, death #shame #rape #incest #faith #forgiveness #mentalhealth

Elijah Caldwell writes a captivating parable about the quest to find yourself and find a life filled with purpose. Through storytelling, we meet Micah, a timeless dreamer whose journey takes us on adventures with Mr. Heart, Miss Destiny, Master Mind and other characters in search of purpose. Every page has words and phrases that can be easily quoted as affirmations, every principle serves our spir...

When you go about the process of updating your home, you find unexpected surprises. It is the same with life -- when you let go of mistakes and baggage that drags you, you create space for blessings to flow. Listen with me, your host Ann-Marie. 

Sunday Motivation with Kevin McLemore takes us inside the power of words. I was invited to be a guest on the podcast where ordinary people talk about extraordinary things. This week we look at how opposite statements can be true at the same time. We are changing our lives one day at a time. ~ #KevinMcLemore #RMKProductions #quotes #powerofwords

Through his love of words and an entrepreneurial spirit, Elijah Caldwell runs a masterclass in a paradigm shift from "do, do, do" to "allowing yourself to be who you are." Our conversation runs through being identified as talented and gifted to courageous conversations of living out your own vision. Adding motivational speaker to his credit, Elijah shows us why we must get out of our own way to li...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains sensitive information about domestic violence, incest and suicide. ~ Hotline - 800-799-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Suicide Hotline - Call or Text 988 Listen, a life filled with tragedy is redeemed. Surviving incest, pregnant by force and a near death incident was just the beginning. It's a miracle thatTywanah Evette is alive. Hear Tywanah tell her story of risin...

There's nothing like hitting your sweet spot and then being derailed. The speed at which technology works can challenge progress. The proverbial 10 steps forward and 2 steps back shows up in life. Find out how a technical glitch almost through me off track. Reach out to me if you're on the cusp of turning 60. Welcome to the club and let's talk about life!

Author and speaker Risa August faces a brain tumor head on. In this inspirational story of resilience and hope, Risa rides a thousand miles with Bubba. Find out how she defeats cancer in her love letter to life.  #speaker #author #Gestaltpractitioner #resilient #cyclist #igniterofdreams #playbook

Laura Jane Layton, host of The Laura Jane Layton Show, joins the conversation about leaving behind limiting beliefs, reframing our words so that we speak positive affirmations over ourselves. Join the conversation so that you find the language to speak life into yourself. ~   #limitingbeliefs #affirmations #reframingourlives #selfworth

Discernment is a generational gift that few people talk about. Clairvoyant, medium, and a healer, Tina Hines invites you to find hope in the gifts brought by our ancestors. The mom of an "extra needs" child, Tina's battle with depression and heart failure is a story that you don't want to miss. Find out how she moves across continents with renewed sense of purpose. #special needs children #medium...

Welcome to Season 3. This new season is about magic -- the kind that lives inside of you. Get ready. Get set. Go.   #LovingYourself #Authentic Self

"If you start to walk on the way, the way appears." Sometimes in life you start out doing one thing, and it becomes more. It becomes bigger than a project, bigger than just you. It becomes a community of like-minded believers. Join me and my guest Stacey Lauren -- Stacey Lauren, founder of Do the Thing: a podcast, community, and formula that helps people overcome limitations, achieve goals, and un...

The bible verse Isaiah 61:3 promises to "those who grieve in Zion -- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor." Author, speaker, wellogist and entrepreneur Candice Camille's story from abuse to housing in...

The secret sauce to life is to create memories. Join me and guest Jean Green as we unpack the stories as told by her grandfather. Stories create a tapestry for our family and woven together, can blend together to enrich our humanity and caring for others. Wow, another way to create legacy. May this episode be a blessing to you and yours. ~ 

Money is currency for energy. Where are energy goes, our money follows. Once we see it as an expression of our heart's posture about values and lifestyle, we find the root. Rooted in principles, we can move can take steps to move from scarcity to abundance. Join me and my guest Sharon Harrell as we dispell the myth that money is the root of all evil. ~ 

What's it like to date in 2023? Grace and I whoop it up about the trials and trevail of finding love. Grace is hilarious in recounting the worse dates. The surprise ending about love is the hope we need to hear. ~  

Our hearts long to be loved and to love. What happens when you love the wrong person? How do you find your way back to yourself? Activist and community organizer Vie Padilla shares her testimony of resiliency and finding peace in a safe place. Through her journey, Vie's life mission to help our Latina brothers and sisters thrive in this country is central to her purpose. Welcome to ~ About This Li...

A child's eyes can see the world through a sense of wonder. This chance encounter with a 4 year-old reveals how we can spread joy just by being ourselves. ~ 

Ex-patriots know how to live - enjoying overseas life in a new culture. Adventurers and travelers may be surprised to find that moving to another country is "a thing." If life was that easy. Hurt by a family member, compounded by grief, Lala Key walks us through chapters of healing in song. ~