Healed and Chilled

What does it look like when technology meets purpose on a global scale? Chris Light has spent 25 years answering that question. As a serial entrepreneur, technologist, and innovator, Chris has taken his work in blockchain, AI, and Web3 far beyond the boardroom, all the way to the White House, U.S. embassies, and communities across Africa where access to food and resources hangs in the balance. As...

Madia Brown has built a career most people only dream about. As the CEO, founder, and chief storytelling strategist of Brandire, she has grown her agency from a passion project into a seven-figure business named to the Inc. 5000 list, recognized as Small Business of the Year by the DC Chamber of Commerce, and named alongside the Washington Business Journal's 40 Under 40. Her client roster read...

Growth without infrastructure is just organized chaos. Lewis C. Powell has spent his career helping business owners fix that. As a business advisor, operator, and board-level leader, Lewis works with growth-stage companies to align strategy, systems, and execution so their business can actually hold the weight of its own expansion. In this episode of Healed and Chilled, we get into what operationa...

Twenty years is a long time to do anything. But when you have spent two decades helping leaders build workplaces rooted in trust, respect, and cultural fluency, you start to see patterns that most people miss. In this episode, I sit down with Greta Franklin Okomo, founder and CEO of Collaborative Change Consulting, LLC, to talk about what it actually takes to lead with authenticity and create spac...

In this episode I am reading the second edition of The Executive Mom Project, my biweekly LinkedIn newsletter written for high achieving mothers raising children who are capable of more than the world has seen from them yet. This edition is called 3 Ways Gaming Can Help Build Confidence in Your Child and it is one I am really excited about because it challenges something a lot of parents believe a...

What does it look like when a marketing strategist, a community builder, and a former cheerleader are all the same person? You get Kristen Noelle, and you get Venture to Bloom. In this episode, Kristen joins Healed and Chilled to talk about what she has learned helping business owners figure out what makes them magnetic and then actually building content around it. We talk about why so many founde...

In this episode I am doing something a little different. I am reading the very first edition of The Executive Mom Project, my new biweekly LinkedIn newsletter written for high achieving mothers raising children who are capable of more than the world has seen from them yet. This edition covers the 3 silent signs your child may be losing confidence and the one practical thing you can do about it tod...

Welcome back to Healed & Chilled , the podcast where real conversations meet real healing. I'm your host, Coach Yana, and every episode I sit down with someone whose story, wisdom, and energy will leave you feeling inspired, grounded, and ready to grow. This week, I'm joined by someone near and dear to my heart -- my co-founder and the visionary behind WeUnik World, Laydee Tee . As a m...

In this powerful and practical conversation, Healed and Chilled welcomes James L. Collins — veteran technology leader, former U.S. Diplomat, and Founder & CEO of Attucks IT Solutions, LLC. With more than 35 years of service across the U.S. Government, Intelligence Community, and national security space, James brings a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on how careers are truly built — not just thr...

In this expansive and soul-centered episode of  Healed and Chilled ,  Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach , sits down with  Queen D. Michele  — author, blogger, creator, and consciousness educator — for a deeply meaningful conversation about self-awareness, ancestral healing, and living intentionally across borders. Queen D. Michele shares her powerful journey of living abroad in Mexico, r...

In this deeply grounding episode of  Healed and Chilled ,  Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach , sits down with  Dr. Fred Moss  — board-certified psychiatrist, life coach, author, speaker, and lifelong advocate for authentic human connection. With more than four decades in the mental health field, Dr. Fred brings a refreshing and compassionate perspective that challenges the traditional na...

In this reflective and deeply human episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Daryl Dittmer for a conversation about crossroads, recovery, and the quiet power of choosing to live differently. After a humble and often tumultuous beginning, Daryl found himself at a defining crossroads at just nineteen years old. Facing addiction and uncertainty, he ma...

In this deeply moving and hope-filled episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Debbie Weiss — best-selling author, speaker, and host of the Maybe I Can podcast — for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and learning to believe in yourself again. For years, Debbie lived with a victim mindset shaped by weight struggles, infertility, decades...

In this bold and energizing episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Tina Coleman, the fearless voice behind the upcoming book 50 Fabulous and Fuckable, for a powerful conversation about reinvention, confidence, and stepping fully into midlife without apology. After more than two decades as a licensed massage therapist, Tina’s career was abruptly c...

In this thoughtful and empowering episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Rachel Spekman, founder of Made for More Coaching, to explore what happens when high-performing professionals realize that success no longer feels good. After 15 years in brand marketing, 10 years supporting startup founders, and 5 years working as a therapist, Rachel notice...

In this raw, inspiring, and heart-gripping episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with the unstoppable force known as Mista Kleen — rapper, songwriter, author, public speaker, and a living testimony of resilience. Born and raised in the rugged state of Michigan and now rooted in the musical capital of Atlanta, Mista Kleen has lived a life that reads l...

In this empowering episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, sits down with Michele DeFilippo, founder of 1106 Design, to uncover what it really means to take control of your publishing journey. For over two decades, Michele and her team have helped more than 4,000 authors bring their books to life—without giving away their rights, royalties, or creative vision. T...

In this wonderfully spirited episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana, the Children’s Confidence Coach, chats with the ever-inspiring Kira Hartley Klinger—author, entrepreneur, internet reseller, auction enthusiast, and all-around creative powerhouse. Kira’s journey began over two decades ago as a stay-at-home mom looking for a way to contribute financially while being present with her children....

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana—the Children’s Confidence Coach—sits down with Kevin Palmieri, host of a top global podcast and co-founder of Next Level University, a heart-driven community dedicated to helping people live with purpose, confidence, and consistency. Kevin’s story is one of transformation and truth. In his mid-20s, he had everything he...

In this heartfelt episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana—the Children’s Confidence Coach—chats with Teri M. Brown, award-winning author, storyteller, and host of the Online for Authors podcast. Teri’s journey is one of courage, creativity, and self-discovery. After an emotionally challenging 14-year marriage, she embarked on a 3,102-mile tandem bike ride across the United States—an adventure th...

In this empowering episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana—the Children’s Confidence Coach—sits down with Rob Tracz, High-Performance Coach, Speaker, and Creator of the Prime Performance Process. Rob helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and creators break through stagnation, rebuild momentum, and lead with confidence, clarity, and consistency. Through his six principles of sustainable success—Resilienc...

In this soulful and inspiring episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana—the Children’s Confidence Coach—welcomes Harrison Jay, an independent songwriter, producer, and vocalist whose sound blends pop, alternative, R&B, and rock into something completely his own. With many unreleased tracks on the way, Harrison is committed to releasing music consistently and authentically—without waiting for permi...

In this episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana—the Children’s Confidence Coach—sits down with D Future, the artist, battle rapper, and founder of Grind Hard Never Sleep (GHNS). This conversation goes beyond the bars and the brand. Listeners get a real look into D Future’s journey—his upbringing, his creative drive, and the purpose behind everything he does. From his music to his message, he’s b...

What happens when you realize your morning cup of coffee is actually stealing your energy instead of giving it? In this powerful and surprisingly funny episode of Healed and Chilled, Coach Yana—the Children’s Confidence Coach—sits down with Steve Frazier, founder of Release the Coffee Cuffs and author of Release the Coffee Cuffs: Winning the Battle with Caffeine. After four decades of running busi...

In this episode of Healed & Chilled, Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach, breaks down why telling kids to “just try your best” can actually set them up for frustration and confusion. While effort is important, true growth comes from consistency, resilience, and understanding that results don’t happen overnight. We’ll explore how to help children: Recognize the value of incremental progress...