Belles In Bloom

Missing my Dad on his birthday. How do you celebrate when your dad is no longer here?

Jakki Bundley is a compassionate community advocate and leader known for her work supporting families affected by violence and tragedy. As an active member of M.O.M.S.A.D. (Mothers of Murdered Sons and Daughters), she has helped organize community prayer vigils, remembrance events, and outreach initiatives that bring healing, awareness, and support to grieving families throughout the Newark area s...

Jasmine Marshall, celebrity barber is a driven entrepreneur and the owner of She Fade It, a growing brand in the grooming industry known for precision, style, and creating a confident client experience. Through her dedication to her craft and consistent delivery of clean, high-quality results, Jasmine has built a loyal clientele and a reputation for excellence. Beyond the chair, she uses her platf...

Hello, and welcome to our podcast show, Belles In Bloom! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley. Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to my Mommie, Joyce Harris. Joyce is the founder and Pastor of the Gods Servants Ministries along with her husband. She is a mom of 3 daughters, 1 son and has 3 bonus daughters by marriage and 2 bonus daughters from Jersey. She enjoys spending time with her...

I’m excited to share The Platinum Girls with you! Meet Paula, Vossey & Cousin Pam! They make living together & Blooming together & for themselves seem effortless for the 60+ & retired girlies! Laverne & I have fun during this podcast! If you want to be on our show tell me in the comments. Be good to yourself & each other. Like, subscribe, comment & share 🙋🏾‍♀️ Xo Rene...

Hello, and welcome to our podcast show, Belles In Bloom! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley. Today, i have the pleasure of introducing you to my sister girl Sheila Jeffers. Sheila is the co founder of the Girlee Group, a co-author of Pouring-A Story of Sisterhood, a mother of two, and a grand mom & fur mom. She is a super fan of the Dallas Cowboys! She loves them so much that she even went...

Today let’s talk about #Procrastination! We all have done it, will do it & we don’t plan on it. I’ve been procrastinating & I don’t like it! How do you prevent procrastinating in your day to day? Share your tips! Xo, Renee

Hello, and welcome to our podcast show, Belles In Bloom! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley. This Heat! Temperatures are Rising. We have had 70-100 degree weather and I feel like I’m melting like the Wicked Witch. You know who I’m talking about! How are we keeping cool this summer? I’ve shared my tips. I’d love to hear yours. Thank you for joining me on this episode. If you if liked this show,...

Hello, and welcome to our podcast show, Belles In Bloom! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley. We are half way through the year. Summer is here and so is the heat! I’d like to know if you are team HEAT aka Summer or team COLD aka Winter! You may be somewhere in the middle. I’d love to hear where you land! Thank you for joining me on this episode. If you if liked this show, please share it with o...

Hello and welcome to our podcast show, Belles In Bloom! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley! Today, I’d like to introduce you to Kakila Hunter, who I fondly call Kay! Kay is an Educator of 30 years. Teaching Middle school Science. she is a Businesswomen and two time Author. She is also a faith believer who attends worship at Abundant Family Life Worship Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Kay...

Hello, and welcome to our podcast show, Belles In Bloom! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley. Today we are talking about Heard & Heavy! What do you do when they meet? Thank you for joining me on this episode. If you if liked this show, please share it with others, comment & subscribe. Want to be a guest? Leave your contact info. Until next time, take care and be kind to yourself & o...

Hello, and welcome to our podcast show, Belles In Bloom! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley. Today, i have the pleasure of introducing you to Denise Sparrow. Denise is an Author, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, DJ and most recently an actor. She loves to serve her family and community. She is a mother and grandmother she has 3 sisters and 1 brother. Join us as we talk about friendship, service &...

Hello, and welcome to our podcast show, Belles In Bloom! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley. Today, I’d love to introduce Dr. KBJ as I fondly call her🥰 Dr. Karoline Bethea-Jones is an Author/Publisher and Playwright. She is also the director of Sisters Helping Sisters in Christ Ministry, a Women's Empowerment Group. She is a wife and mother of two and also has two grandchildren. Join us as we...

We are doing stuff this year!!!! Let’s Get to it! 🥰🙏🏿

Hello, and welcome to our podcast show, Belles In Bloom! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley. It’s December 31st, the last day of the year! 🥳🥳🥳 I’d like to wrap up the year with the Prefix of RE! It’s no coincidence that my name is REnee 🥰. Use the power of RE to reduce the noise recharge your energies to push you forward so that you can be the best YOU there is! 🩷 Thank you for joining me...

Welcome back to another episode of Belles In Bloom! Today, we are exploring ways to live a happier, more fulfilling life with GRATITUDE! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley, and today we’re diving into How to be Grateful & how to practice it Everyday! 🩷 Thank you for joining me on this episode. If you if liked the show, kindly like, subscribe, download & please share it with others. Un...

Hello, and welcome to our podcast show, Belles In Bloom! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley. It’s October so that means it’s our birthday MONTH. Listen in as I chat all things birthday with my birthday bestie, Cee Strickland of Cee&Learn! Fate would have us supporting the same community organization many years ago. We have remained friends and as it turns out my birthday is 10/23 & Cee...

Hello, and welcome to our podcast show, Belles In Bloom! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley. Today I’m having a chat with my one and only granddaughter, Kailee Renee. She is a gymnast and at 7 she became an entrepreneur! Hear Kailee talk about both with me🩷 Thank you for joining me on this episode. If you if liked this show, please share it with others. Until next time, take care and be kind...

Hello, and welcome to our podcast show, Belles In Bloom! I’m your host, Renee Marshall-McKinley and today we’re diving into a topic that many of us face at some point: managing the anticipation and impact of expected bad news. Thank you for joining me on this episode. If you found this helpful, please share it with others who might benefit. And remember, no matter what news comes your way, you hav...

Welcome to our first Christmas in July! 6 sisters organized a family vacation for our parents. Welcome to our bunch! My mom has 3 daughters & 1 son & their Dad has 3 daughters. After 36 years of marriage the family finally meet each other and it was amazing! So many laughs, so much love & it went down in Panama City Beach, Florida! Do you have a fun vacation story? Tell us in the comme...

Pet grief. Saying goodbye to a family pet is hard. RJ was loved by us all & will be missed. Run in doggie heaven 🙏🏿❤️

May is here, do much to celebrate 🎉 Happy birthday Daddy & Grandaddy Ned! Congrats to all the graduates & to everyone celebrating anything! Enjoy. Like, share & subscribe 💕

Hey Belles In Bloom fam! We are back and today the Badger Ave. besties unite after our Spring Photo Shoot with Laverna Davis and Michelline Marsh. Listen in as we have a fun chat about us & also say Happy Birthday Gail! They are 2 of the 8 co-authors of our book Pouring- A Story Of Sisterhood available on Amazon. Enjoy, Renee

It’s March!!!! Happy Women’s History Month I was able to catch up with Belles In Bloom Co-Host, Jocelyn Martin. Jocelyn is here to introduce herself to our listeners in between the laughs. We had a great time. Learn more about Jocelyn & send us your comments Thank you Renee & Jocelyn

Today is my mother’s birthday! 🎉 Listen in as I celebrate my wonderful mom, Joyce. It’s been a full year since my sisters and I took her on a much needed vacation & we are just so blessed that she is her to be celebrated. Enjoy