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Send us Fan Mail What if changing careers didn’t mean starting from the bottom? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chelsea Hampton, career strategist and founder of Careers Equipped, to talk about pivoting with confidence, strategy, and peace. From federal law enforcement to corporate America to healthcare program management, Chelsea shares how she transitioned industries without losing mo...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of the LEAN Podcast, host Mahogany sits down with Jasmine Diaz, the founder of Nailed It Academy. Jasmine opens up about a life defined by "the dirty silver spoon"—having the material things she needed but growing up in a home shadowed by domestic violence and drug culture.  The Turning Point: Jasmine shares the harrowing details of fleeing...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Ladies Empowerment Alignment Network Podcast, host Mahogany sits down with DeAngela, an entrepreneur and mother of three, to share a testimony that defies medical expectations. After a year of spiritual preparation and "breaking" by God, DeAngela faced a life-altering diagnosis: Stage 3 or 4 Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. When doctors labe...

Send us Fan Mail First episode of the year and we’re setting the tone in a powerful way. We filmed this episode live at Core Performance 38:16, and it couldn’t have been a better space to have this conversation. In this episode of the LEAN Podcast Season 2, we sit down with Chrissy Harrison, founder of Core Performance 38:16, to talk about leadership that actually pours into people, what it means...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mahogany sits down with the incredible Verna Stone, a mother, former chemical engineer, and the founder of the Black Girls Guide to Real Estate Investing. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, Verna shares her powerful journey from a demanding career in engineering to becoming a full-time investor and educator. Throughout the conversation, Verna discus...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back with another episode recorded on location—this time at Creative Shell Studios with the incredible Michelle R. Michelle is a photographer, designer, creative strategist, mother of two, and a woman who has continually redefined her identity through life’s detours. In this powerful conversation, we explore what it means to rediscover yourself while navigating motherhood, c...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we speak with an incredible woman who transformed unimaginable personal tragedy into a life's mission to help others. Eight years ago, she lost her husband to suicide. With two small children, she was suddenly faced with emotional devastation, financial ruin, and the immediate need to secure her family's future. She shares her deeply personal jo...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Empowerment & Alignment Network (LEAN) Podcast, host Mahogany sits down with Urmi Hossain — a woman who turned cultural challenges into confidence, strength, and purpose. Born in Italy to Bengali parents and now living in Canada, Urmi shares her journey of discovering identity, embracing her roots, and finding empowerment through leaders...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the LEAN Podcast, Mahogany welcomes Gigi — a Haitian-American entrepreneur and near-death survivor from Brooklyn, New York, now living in Texas. Gigi shares her extraordinary story of losing her mother and surviving a horrific car accident on the same day, an experience that changed the course of her life. She opens up about her years of recovery, from...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of the Ladies Empowerment & Alignment Network Podcast — our first-ever in-person interview. In this episode, host Mahogany sits down with Sabrina S., a first-generation Canadian who transformed her early struggles into a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio. Growing up in a low-income household with immigrant parents, Sabrina made the decisi...

Send us Fan Mail From the Chicago projects to a powerhouse entrepreneur! In this powerful episode of the LEAN Podcast: Ladies Empowerment & Alignment Network, host Mahogany sits down with the multi-talented Kennisha McDowell—a certified life coach, doula, mother of five, and generational curse breaker. Kennisha shares her journey to finding absolute clarity in her identity and purpose, offerin...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The LEAN Podcast, Mahogany sits down with Chrys, the founder and host of The Monthly podcast. Chrys shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming immense loss and hardship. She opens up about the grief of losing her grandmother and the trauma of a domestic violence situation, where her ex-husband assaulted and attempted to murder her. Despite a perio...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the LEAN Podcast Season 2, Episode 6, host Mahogany sits down with Diamond Hickey, a Texas Realtor, custom home builder, and investor. Diamond shares her journey from being a young mom to building a career in real estate while staying grounded in faith and self-care. Together, Mahogany and Diamond discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of set...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, host Mahogany sits down with Jill Baker-Garcia to hear her inspiring story of hitting rock bottom while trying to navigate life on her own terms. Jill shares how God lifted her up, redirected her steps, and placed her on the path He truly intended for her. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about faith, perseverance, and trusting God’s plan—even when li...

Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode of the Ladies Empowerment Alignment Network, our host sits down for a conversation with guest Nikki Jordan, a Mentor Coach & SEL Enthusiast, and The Confidence Concierge. Nikki shares her unique perspective on the distinction between having confidence in a skill versus having true "confidence within self." She discusses the inner work requi...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring Season 2 episode of the LEAN Podcast, host Mahogany sits down with Marguritte S. Johnson, CEO of Stand 4 Sisterhood . This powerful conversation explores how Marguritte's personal pain became the foundation for her purpose-driven leadership and healing journey. She opens up about her story of transformation, the obstacles she’s overcome, and how she now empo...

Send us Fan Mail In this soul-refreshing episode of the LEAN Podcast (Ladies Empowerment & Alignment Network) , we sit down with the powerful and authentic CeCe Edwards —a mother, grandmother, entrepreneur, sponsor, minister, and devoted prayer warrior. 💜 CeCe opens up about the pressure so many of us face to “keep it all together,” even when we’re running on empty. From battling burnout and...

Send us Fan Mail WELCOME BACK FOR SEASON 2 In this empowering episode of the LEAN Podcast (Ladies Empowerment & Alignment Network), we sit down with the incredible Stephanie Owens—a wife, mother, therapist, real estate investor, coach, and co-founder of Springboard to Wealth. Stephanie opens up about what it really means to take off the Superwoman cape, set healthy boundaries, and break free f...

Send us Fan Mail “Waves will come, but so will you. Keep swimming, sis.” In this soul-stirring episode, we sit down with Yoshi, a multi-talented artist, woman of faith, and military wife, as she opens up about the unseen strength it takes to stay afloat when life keeps throwing waves your way. From childhood struggles to the emotional toll of constant transition, Yoshi vulnerably shares how her li...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sharon Fore-Guillory, an inspiring woman whose health scare brought her face-to-face with her own mortality—and ultimately transformed her life. Sharon shares how a life-threatening experience forced her to release the illusion of control and embrace what truly matters. Through vulnerability and wisdom, she opens up about the lessons lear...

Send us Fan Mail 💜 Watch Now: In this powerful episode, we sit down with  Heather Witherspoon as she shares her journey of turning pain into passion. After navigating divorce, Heather rebuilt her life and business, making  $100K as a solo esthetician and teaching others how to do the same. If you’re looking for inspiration to **grow your business, overcome adversity, and thrive in your purpose, t...

Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling to reclaim your identity after a toxic relationship? Do you feel stuck in the cycle of manipulation and self-doubt? In this powerful episode of the LEAN Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany Rene, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, as she shares her journey of escaping narcissistic abuse, rediscovering self-worth, and stepping into her true purpose.   🔥 In This Episo...

Send us Fan Mail Life’s toughest seasons can either break us or become the fuel for something greater. In this inspiring episode of LEAN, we sit down with Nicole, a multi-passionate entrepreneur who turned her pain into purpose. After experiencing the deep loss of a loved one and navigating the challenges of divorce, Nicole refused to let her circumstances define her. Instead, she built a thriving...

Send us Fan Mail Grief is a journey that reshapes us in ways we never expected. In this deeply moving episode of LEAN, we sit down with Crystal Daniel as she shares her personal experience of navigating life after losing her mother. From the overwhelming waves of sadness to finding moments of peace and healing, Crystal opens up about the emotional challenges, unexpected lessons, and the strength s...

Send us Fan Mail Grief changes us. It challenges us. But it can also lead us to our purpose. In this heartfelt episode of the LEAN Podcast, Ayuna M., a Registered Nurse, shares her deeply personal journey of navigating grief, purpose, and healing after the passing of her beloved grandparents. Their loss left a void, but through her pain, Ayuna found the courage to move forward and discovered a pas...