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Welcome back to another episode of INSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK! After taking a much-needed break, I'm sharing why sometimes the pause is part of the process. Join me for this peaceful Thankful Thursday conversation as we talk about gratitude, fresh starts, personal growth, and embracing new beginnings. With birds chirping in the background and a heart full of gratitude, this episode is a reminder t...

Hey y’all 💖 Welcome back to another episode of INSURT: STRAIGHT UP REAL TALK 🎙️✨ In Episode 40, we’re having a real heart-to-heart about freeing your mind, letting go, and giving yourself permission to speak your truth 🌸🕊️ Sometimes life gets heavy, and this episode is a reminder that you are NEVER alone. If you ever need someone to listen, please don’t hesitate to reach out 💌 📧 Email me anyt...

On this special STRAIGHT UP REAL TALK episode, we’re celebrating all the amazing mothers out there This is a message to uplift, encourage, and appreciate YOU. Everything you’ve done — the sacrifices, the love, the strength — it has not gone unnoticed. Whether you’re a new mom, seasoned mom, bonus mom, or a mother figure… you are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated. Take this moment to feel that l...

April came through like a whole season of growth —and in this episode of INSURT-STR8T UP REAL TALK , I’m recapping it all. We’re talking purging, balancing, and just plain life-lifing through it all. April really showed me that it owes me NOTHING… and honestly? I’m cool with that. I’ll also share some sweet spring moments with friends , laughter-filled memories, and what it felt like celebrating m...

On this episode of STR8T UP REAL TALK , we’re talking about life’s tests and trials I’m sharing some real moments I’ve been through recently — the challenges, the growth, and how I kept pushing forward by trusting God through it all. Sometimes life will test you… but it’s all part of the journey. Stay strong, keep the faith, and don’t stop moving.

On this STRAIGHT UP REAL TALK episode, we’re tapping into real gratitude — being thankful not just to be alive, but to actually feel life and enjoy it. I’m sharing how Thankful Tuesday started, why gratitude matters, and how it helps us move through life’s ups, downs, and new chapters. Take a moment… what are you thankful for? Deals for you: Cozy Earth — 40% off with code STRT Wear Playground — 20...

In this episode of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , we’re diving into a simple idea that can change how you see everything: two things can be true at the same time. Life isn’t always black and white—and sometimes the real growth comes from sitting in the middle. I break it down with 3 real examples: ✨ “If you want it done right, do it yourself” vs. “We’re better together” ✨ Is the glass half full or...

In this Thankful Tuesday episode of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , I’m getting honest about something we don’t always say out loud… Being grateful and not feeling grateful at the same time . Yeah, it sounds crazy—but it’s real. Life can be blessing you while also stretching you. You can appreciate what you have and still feel the weight of what you’re going through. In this episode, I break down wha...

In this Thankful Tuesday episode of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , we slow down and take a moment to focus on gratitude . Life moves fast, and sometimes we forget to recognize the small blessings that carry us through each day. This episode is a reminder to pause, reflect, and appreciate what we already have — the lessons, the growth, the people, and even the challenges that shaped us. Gratitude doe...

In this episode of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , we’re keeping it real and a little light while talking about pet peeves — those small things people do that can get on your nerves real quick 😩. I share a few of my personal pet peeves and talk about how I deal with them without letting them steal my peace. Sometimes the little things can build up if we don’t learn how to respond instead of react. I...

In this episode of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , we talk about always feeling like we’re stuck in a rat race 🏃🏾‍♀️💨 — constantly chasing goals, moving from one thing to the next, and rarely slowing down long enough to ask why . I share how excellence, for me, didn’t come from rushing — it came from building patience , focusing on the small things, and gaining what I needed along the way to actua...

In this episode of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , this one’s personal. 💛 We talk about love , starting with the most important place — yourself . This month is about encouragement, gentleness, and speaking life into who you are and where you’re headed. I share a few real words to remind you that you’re worthy, you’re enough, and you deserve the same love you give to everyone else ✨. This is a soft...

In Episode 29 of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , we take a moment to honor love as Black history 🖤. Love has always carried us — through struggle, creativity, resistance, and hope. I share, real quick, what love means to me , and we give recognition to Langston Hughes , reflecting on his poem “Dreams” — a reminder of how love, vision, and possibility are woven into our history and our future ✨📖. T...

Real quick message. In this short episode of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , we set the tone for 2026 . No more shrinking. No more over-explaining. No more apologizing for existing, speaking up, or standing in your truth. You belong here. You earned your voice. Take up space — fully, confidently, unapologetically 💎. 🎧 One minute. Straight to the point. Real talk.

This episode is a Sunday wind down 🍷✨ — a moment to slow the mind, ease the spirit, and talk about practical wisdom . The Greek word is phronesis , and it’s all about knowing how to move right in real life, not just knowing information 🧠➡️❤️. We break down what wisdom looks like when it’s lived, not just spoken. How discernment shows up in our choices, our relationships, and the way we protect...

In this episode of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , we honor Black culture and the powerful ways we celebrate, heal, and endure through song and dance 🎶🕺🏾💃🏾. Our music and movement don’t just entertain — they uplift us , carry us through difficult times, and remind us who we are when life gets heavy. We talk about how, historically and culturally, song and dance have helped us process pain, find...

In Episode 25 of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , we talk about doing better and being better with what we already have — not waiting for more money, more time, or perfect conditions. This episode is about growth through responsibility, gratitude, and intention. It’s about how you treat your opportunities, your relationships, your mindset, and yourself right now . Because what you do with what you hav...

It’s Weekend Vibes 😌✨ and we’re talking about REST — real rest, not just laying down with your phone in your hand 📱😮‍💨. In this episode of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , I break down why rest is the center of everything we do and how we do it 🔋🧠. Rest isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom. It’s how we refuel our purpose, protect our peace, and show up better for the week ahead 💛. We get into: ✨ Why r...

On this Thankful Tuesday , we’re giving flowers 💐 to the people who celebrate our wins and sit with us in our losses . The ones who clap when we rise 🙌🏾 and don’t disappear when we fall 🫶🏾. That kind of love matters. That kind of support is rare. And that kind of love is a love language all by itself. This episode is about recognizing who shows up for you — not just when life is good, but whe...

In Episode 22 of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , we get honest about how the fear of the unknown can stop you dead in your tracks 😶‍🌫️. Fear doesn’t always scream — sometimes it whispers doubt, hesitation, and “what if.” This episode breaks down how overthinking, uncertainty, and fear of change can keep you stuck in places you’ve outgrown 🚧. We talk about: ✨ Why fear feels safer than growth ✨ How...

This is a real conversation about laughter, pain, brilliance, and the parts of life we don’t always see behind the smile. We talk about how someone can bring joy to millions while still carrying deep struggles — and why mental health matters, no matter how strong, funny, or successful someone appears. This episode touches on: ✨ The power of laughter as medicine ✨ The hidden weight behind constan...

This episode breaks down how working together can elevate relationships 💕, strengthen communities 🏘️, and help us reach goals that we simply can’t achieve alone. We talk about support , communication , trust , and knowing when to step up — and when to step back. We also get into: ✨ Healthy collaboration vs. forced loyalty ✨ Ego, pride, and control — and how they block progress ✨ Showing up for...

Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep conversation on grief here on InSURT . In this episode, we pick up right where we left off — talking about what it really feels like to live with grief day by day. Because the truth is, even after you understand the Kübler-Ross stages , the process doesn’t magically get easier. Today we talk about: • How grief still shows up unexpectedly • The emotional “aftersho...

In this emotional and honest episode of InSURT , we dive into the everyday reality of navigating grief — what it looks like, what it feels like, and how “managing” it is often a day-by-day effort. 😔💭 We break down why grief isn’t a straight line, why it shows up differently for everyone, and why it’s okay to move forward in your own time , without rushing or pretending you’re “over it.” ⏳💛 Thi...

In today’s episode of InSURT: STR8T UP REAL TALK , I’m sharing how my Thanksgiving really went this year. Even though the rest of my family was out of town, I still spent the day wrapped in love — just me and my granddaughter enjoying a peaceful, simple, and heart-filled holiday together. I actually recorded this episode on Thanksgiving , but I’m dropping it today on December 1st — life happens, b...