I'm Done Apologizing

I’m excited to welcome Myeoshé Marie Edwards as this week’s guest on the podcast. Myeoshé is the Founder and Executive Director of Fearless, Artistic, Charisma, Elegance. (F.A.C.E.) a 501(c)(3) that empowers the aged and the infirm to build courage, creativity and self- worth. A South Los Angeles Native, she turned early hardship into a calling to mentor individuals and to show that real power sta...

As America prepares to turn 250, I’ve been wondering what freedom means when so many people still feel like they’re fighting to be heard, believed, protected, or represented. Join me this week as I work through my thoughts with you. Be sure to tune in! . . Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6 . . #doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizing #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #freedom 

I’m excited to welcome Caroline Murray as this week’s podcast guest. Caroline is the operator of the "Cool Beans Coffee Tasting Group" in Lansing, MI. She also spends her time as a ceramicist and avid walker. Caroline is a community director at Michigan State University, and has worked in Residence life for 5 years. In her role, she supports students within a residential community and na...

The risk for women to self-promote, to acknowledge our own accomplishments is much higher than our male counterparts. Join me this week as I run through self-promotion and help release some of the stigmas associated with it. Be sure to tune in! . . Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6 . . #doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingforbeingme #doneapologizing #womenempowerment #womensupport...

Hi. I’m Michelle. And I’m a recovering perfectionist. Join me this week as I discuss the ways in which perfectionism impacts mental health, the toll social media plays on comparison, and how you can become a recovering perfectionist, too. Be sure to tune in! . . Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6 . . #doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingforbeingme #doneapologizing #womenempowerment...

Microfeminism are those tiny moments where women quietly decide they’re no longer going to automatically accept the script they’ve been handed. They show up in every day moments and are just as important as the large, robust ways feminism shows up. Join me this week for more on micro feminism.  . . Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6 . . #doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingforbeing...

When I was working through a medical procedure earlier this spring, my primary care physician said to me “middle-aged women aren’t believe when they say something’s wrong.” Even after I was “fixed,” that stuck with me. So many women have to advocate hard for, not just healthcare, but for all areas of their lives. Join me this week as I explore just how exhausting it is to constantly be advocating....

05.18.26 Ep. 236 - Is It Burnout? The WHO says burnout can only happen at work, but Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson disagrees… and so do I. Tune in to this week’s podcast episode to learn more about how women view burnout and what they can do to counter burnout.   . . Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6 . . #doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingforbeingme #doneapologizing #womenempowerme...

Ep. 235 - Confidence Isn’t Arrogance We know that women apply for positions when they’re 95-100% qualified while men tend to apply when they’re more like 60% qualified. That confidence is one that women can take up, yet women feel as though they’re being arrogant when displaying confidence. Join me this week as I breakdown the two and leave you with tips on how to feel confident without being arro...

Ep. 234 - Manspreading & the Power of Presence We know that women are taught at an early age to shrink and not take up as much space, both physically and verbally. This week, I’m talking about the term “manspreading” and how women should be taking up more space. Be sure to tune in! . . Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6 . . #doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingforbeingme #donea...

I’m excited to welcome back one of my all-time favorite guests, my oldest daughter, McKenzie. We’ve been big into science and space lately and on the heels of Women’s History Month, McKenzie has been exploring more about women in science. Be sure to tune in this week for her take on women in science! . . Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6 . . #doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingfo...

I am excited to welcome Ciara Lyons as this week’s podcast guest. Ciara has spent 14 years standing in the gap for the most vulnerable patients in healthcare, and now she’s building two businesses to extend that same fierce protection beyond hospital walls. . Ciara is a registered nurse with her Master’s in Nursing and Public Health certification. As founder of Her Black Wellness, she runs Bias Ro...

Women are EVERYWHERE right now. Circling the moon, teaching robotics, professional athletes and coaches. Join me this week as I talk about all the amazing women and events giving me HOPE in 2026. . . Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6 . . #doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingforbeingme #doneapologizing #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen 

I’m very excited to host my friend and colleague, Natalie Ochmann, as this week’s podcast guest. Natalie is the marketing director for the University of Cincinnati's international office and the media specialist for the University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands, of which she is an alumna. A jack-of-all-trades, Natalie started her collegiate career majoring in Chemical Engineering and ended up wit...

Empowered women are not a thread to men; we want to collaborate and be seen as an equal. Tune in this week for more on what empowered women need men to unlearn. . . Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6 . . #doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingforbeingme #doneapologizing #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen 

I’m excited to welcome my friend, Dr. Mollie Rockafellow, as this week’s guest. Mollie is a mom of 4, higher education executive, speaker, researcher, and consultant focused on helping people design systems, at work and in life, that activate their strengths, support courage, and lead to meaningful outcomes. Her work bridges systems thinking, culture, leadership development, and organizational res...

Wow! How has 5 years of podcasting already come and gone? Join me this week on my reflections through the value of the podcast, importance of topics, powering through imposter syndrome, and the challenges of being a podcast host. Be sure to tune in! . . Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6 . . #doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingforbeingme #doneapologizing #womenempowerment #womensu...

I’m excited to welcome Taj Julien (they/them), a student affairs professional, storyteller, and advocate for belonging. Taj is a Caribbean-born from Trinidad and Tobago, an educator whose work centers identity, community, and supporting students through experiences of being othered. They bring both lived experience and professional expertise to the conversation on reclaiming confidence and passion...

I recently was unexpectedly on medical leave. Join me for a quick episode on my reflections on rest, community, and taking care of yourself! . . Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6 . . #doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingforbeingme #doneapologizing #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen 

I’m excited to welcome my friend, Paula Diaz, as this week’s guest on the podcast. Paula is a momma, nana, wife, career professional, and a people pleaser. Join me this week as Paula and I discuss how she recognized when people pleasing was taking over and how she got support to navigate through to become a recovering people pleaser. Be sure to tune in! . . Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2P...

I’m excited to welcome Patricia Franklin, the Founder of Franklin Freelance Writing Consulting and the author of Sis, You Need Some Rest - A Mental Health Guidance Book for the Hearts of the Household as today’s guest. Patricia is a dynamic woman who has learned the power of rest and self-reflection as a way to show up as her best self in this world. Join me this week to learn more from Patricia!...

I’m excited to welcome Crystal Ellis as this week’s podcast guest. Crystal is an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator (CSE), writer, public health advocate, professional development trainer, freelance model, and kinkster who explores sexuality at the intersections of art, media, and pop culture by uplifting the experiences of “visibly/invisible” marginalized identities. Her company, Crystallized Se...

I’m excited to welcome Taj Julien (they/them), a student affairs professional, storyteller, and advocate for belonging. Taj is a Caribbean-born from Trinidad and Tobago, an educator whose work centers identity, community, and supporting students through experiences of being othered. They bring both lived experience and professional expertise to the conversation on reclaiming confidence and passion...

I’m excited to welcome my friend and UCWL sister, Megan Carroll, as this week’s podcast guest. Megan is the Program Director of the graduate college at the University of Cincinnati where she’s served in the same unit for almost 15 years. Her colleagues refer to her as “Money Megan” at times because of her knowledge of awards and financial policies for graduate students. Megan is the proud mom of t...

I’m excited to welcome my new friend, Aalayah Faulcon Sanders, who is a public affairs powerhouse and community leader known for shaping narratives, driving impact, and uplifting underserved voices. With a career spanning government communications, crisis response and housing advocacy, she has led strategic messaging in some of the most critical civic and community spaces across Durham and beyond....