Curls & Courage

Hello my loves!! In this episode of Curls & Courage, I have an honest conversation with my girl Lizz the Shizzz- IFBB Bikini Pro, online fitness coach, model, and major beauty and wellness influencer! From moving to Miami and navigating its INSANE culture to building a personal brand online, Elizabeth shares how she's been able to stay true to herself while pursuing success in fitness, modelin...

Hey guys!! In today's episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with a true GOAT: 6-0 professional boxer Pierre Nance (AKA Frenchie, AKA Certified Head Whoopa). This was an incredible conversation about discipline, sacrifice, risk, courage, and what it really takes to go all in on a dream. Frenchie shares his journey from a small town in Alabama to Miami, one of the most competitive and fast-pace...

What's good my loves and welcome back to Curls & Courage! Today, I had the honor of sitting down with my friend and insanely talented tattoo artist, Valen. If there’s anyone who embodies courage, it’s this girl! Her journey is bold, inspiring, and completely her own. Society hands us a blueprint: Go to school. Get a 9–5. Play it safe. And you already know… respectfully, I'm not into that type...

What's good guys!! In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with my friend Matteo Cagliano — creator, promoter, and entrepreneur constantly making moves. From fashion shows and swimwear launches to venue partnerships, hospitality, and production, Matteo shares what it really takes to build a brand and create opportunities in Miami. After modeling in Matteo’s recent fashion show for his swimwear brand,...

What's good my loves!! In this episode of Curls & Courage , I sit down with Miami-based hip hop artist and entrepreneur Hakeem Morillo (HK) to have a real conversation about the music industry. We discuss the early stages of his career, starting from nothing to experiencing money, fame, freedom, and opportunity that ultimately changed him, but also began to break him. HK shares what most peopl...

Hi my loves!! In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with IFBB Bikini Pro, model, fitness coach, and founder of Ettis Swim, Etila Santiago for a real and inspiring conversation on what it actually takes to build confidence, start over, and create a personal brand that stands out! Etila shares her journey of moving from Brazil to the United States, adapting to a completely new environment, and buildi...

What's good guys and hope y'all are feeling blessed! Today's episode is a REAL conversation with of my genuine girlfriends, Jodie Yuncker. Jodie is a 2x Bikini Olympian, online prep and transformation coach, creator, and entrepreneur — but more than all of that, she’s probably the realest person I’ve met in Miami. This episode is about discipline, identity, growth, and what it actually takes to bu...

In today's episode, I sit down with Viktor Drago- 3 time world champion, pro boxer, entrepreneur, actor, and life coach to talk about fitness, entrepreneurship, mindset, and living without limits! We talk about his journey from world champion skier to pro boxer, how he built a multimillion-dollar empire, and the secrets behind growing a massive social media following with billions of views. Viktor...

What's good guys! I took a solo trip to Puerto Rico… and my card declined the first night. No cash. No food. Stranded on my “peaceful reset” vacation. In this episode of Curls & Courage , I’m sharing the full story — traveling solo to San Juan, what went wrong, what it taught me about burnout and self-trust, and why everyone should travel alone at least once.. If you’re feeling burned out, stu...

Let’s be honest… The fitness space is OVER-saturated. It’s an amazing industry, but sometimes it’s just doing way too much. So in today’s episode, I’m helping you separate the bad from the good gym hot takes in a game I like to call “Trash vs. Gas.” TRASH = misleading, overhyped, straight-up garbage advice that needs to die. GAS = effective, necessary, solid advice that actually produces real resu...

What's good guys! In this episode, I’m sharing my personal fitness journey and how consistency in the gym didn’t just change my body — it changed my life. From anxiety and self-doubt to discipline and mental strength, fitness became the foundation that shaped who I am today. Movement helped quiet my mind, gave me purpose in a dark season of depression, and taught me life lessons that carried over...

You guys… my brain really just needs to chill , and I know I’m not the only one. Deciding what my schedule is gonna look like, answering a text, literally picking a song — sounds simple, right? Nope. Not for me. I’ve spent 5 hours deciding something that should’ve taken 5 minutes in the past and honestly, it’s gotten pretty absurd at this point. But this year? I’m done ! In today’s episode, I’m ta...

What's good guys! On today's episode, we are having an in depth conversation about the foundation of my life- fitness! As a bikini competitor, I’ve experienced every extreme with my physique—from being shredded to the bone with veins popping, to bulking seasons with higher body fat, to finding that sweet spot of being lean, healthy, and actually feeling good . I’ve realized that most people don’t...

WELCOME TO SEASON 2 OF CURLS & COURAGE!! With 2026 just getting started, this weeks' episode is all about what NOT to do this year ! Everyone loves to talk about fresh starts and new goals, but nobody really talks about the habits, mindsets, and lies that keep us stuck. Today, I’m calling out the behaviors I’m leaving behind in 2026—based on real mistakes I’ve made, hard lessons I’ve learned,...

Okay guys… Please tell me why 2025 was DOING THE MOST?? This year lowkey tried to kill me on several different occasions — literally. In today’s episode, we’re wrapping up Season 1 with an honest, unfiltered Award Show for my entire year . I'm talking plot twists, life lessons, glow-ups, setbacks, gym wins, chaotic storytimes, and the moments that genuinely changed me. Hope this one leaves you fee...

What’s good guys, and welcome back to another episode of Curls & Courage! Everyone’s talking about how to get financially rich, but nobody’s talking about how to get energetically rich —and honestly, that’s the wealth that hits different. We chase money like it’s the key to life and I get it! Having money is awesome! I like nice things. I like cool shoes. Buy me some Gucci perfume- my life is...

Happy Thanksgiving guys!! Most of y'all know I'm a big believer in gratitude... that's why Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! But , since we ALWAYS keep it real — I wanted to remix the “usual” Thanksgiving talk. Because yes, Thanksgiving is about gratitude… but it’s also real life. And real life? It comes with some things that I am absolutely not thankful for. In today’s Thanksgiving Spe...

Hey guys!! Welcome back to Curls and Courage! Today’s episode is all about the good side of fitness — the trends that genuinely support your health, your progress, and your long-term success. But first, I have to keep y’all entertained, so I’m sharing a little chaos from my week — the situation that almost cost me two bands and my car. 😂 After that, I'm talking trends such as pre workout, functio...

What's good guys!! Today's show is going to be a fun one because I wanna play a little game with y'all! You guys already know I'm high key obsessed with anything fitness related, but unfortunately, fitness culture today can be pretty toxic. So in this episode, I'm rating toxic fitness culture on a scale of 1-10. As a fitness coach and bodybuilder, I've made a lot of mistakes and seen it all! For r...

Hi guys!!! In today's show, I'm putting a little spin on the social media "best advice" trend. I'm sharing the WORST advice I've ever received — the kind that totally backfired… BAD! Here on Curls and Courage, we’re all about leveling up, and sometimes that means learning from what not to do. In this episode, I’m opening up about the advice that left me drained, confused, broken, and burnt out — a...

What's gooood guys!! In today’s episode, we’re talking about a mindset shift that literally changed my life. Picture this: three people walk into the same gym… One’s training for growth, one’s there to flirt, and one’s just people-watching — but what does that have to do with your mindset? Everything. Your perspective shapes it all — your workouts, your progress, your success, your relationships,...

Hi guys!! So, over the past few months, I've had a major reflection on choosing happiness during every season of life (which, honestly, is extremely challenging). I used to believe happiness would magically appear once I had the perfect body, the dream relationship, and the big-city lifestyle. But , I’ve learned that being “happy” isn't tied to what you look like, who you're with, or what you have...

Hi my loves and welcome back to another episode of Curls and Courage! Ever felt out of place, overwhelmed, or like you accidentally stepped into a live episode of Black Mirror ? Let’s be real- life gets weird, awkward, and just straight up uncomfortable sometimes. In this episode, I’m sharing three hilariously uncomfortable situations I’ve faced lately and how I handled each one with confidence. S...

What’s up you guys — welcome back to another episode of Curls and Courage and thank you for listening :) Y’all, I think I hit a new level of public embarrassment last week and I’m not even mad about it. Picture this: I’m in a hardcore Miami boxing gym, surrounded by literal pro fighters and and not gonna lie- some extremely fine black men… rocking a wig from Dollar Tree , a drawn-on mustache, craw...

Hi guys!! Thank you so much for listening to another episode of Curls and Courage !! Let’s be real—life can throw some serious punches. The best way to win? Show up ready. Be mentally untouchable. Get back up every time you fall. This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life’s chaos who wants practical, relatable tools to build mental resilience, stay flexible, and keep moving forward wit...