Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity

We explore how healing past pain unlocks the strength and clarity needed for personal growth. I’ll share actionable steps and inspiring insights to help you embrace your wounds as stepping stones toward a more empowered version of yourself. Together, we’ll uncover the beauty in transformation and how it can lead to a life of purpose, resilience, and wisdom.

How many times have you said, if I knew then what I know now? Well, what do you do with that information? Do you meditate on it, journal it or share it? Today I'm here to humbly share my story of how I learned the power of placing entries into your personal and professional GPS.

Che Brown is a globally renowned giant in the sales world. He has cracked the once-elusive code of entrepreneurial success with a game-changing model that unlocks unlimited financial potential, power and wealth. In just six short years, he has dominated the sales space, coaching thousands of rising business leaders to achieve exponential growth and success in their industries, to the tune of over...

This week, we chop it up with Brea Miles, the Christian hip-hop artist spitting truth and dropping a dope new single alongside a fresh kids' book. From the booth to the bookshelf, hear how he’s using faith and flow to inspire the culture. You don’t wanna miss this one!

In this episode of the Flipside of Adversity, join Rochelle Peterson-Ansari, “Professor P” as she shares her journey from masking pain and living a life in constant contraction that did not serve her well to a life in which she thrives and experiences real joy from the inside out. After spending more than 3 decades doing good work in the world as an educator, leader, advocate, mentor, designing pr...

Join us today for a conversation with the CEO and Founder of The Money Clinic, Aronissa Harris. Her financial journey has been paved with accounts of both rags to riches, repossessions, bankruptcies, and of course restoration by the grace of God. The Money Clinic was born as a sum total of this journey.

🎙️ Join Us for an Inspiring Podcast Episode! 🎙️ Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or like you’re losing yourself in the holiday rush? Tune in for this powerful conversation and learn how to take back control, reset your mind, and reclaim your peace. 💡 We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Crystal Mance to The Flip Side of Adversity! Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Crystal is a powerhouse Author, L...

In this episode, we explore the powerful analogy of a fighter’s stance—both physically and spiritually—as a guide for resilience, wisdom, and purpose. Discover how planting your feet firmly, guarding your mind, and maintaining focus can help you stand strong in life’s battles. We’ll discuss the importance of picking the right fights, staying adaptable, and leaning on faith to endure tough seasons....

In this moving episode of The Flipside of Adversity, join Kayla "Bird" Kressler—clinician, educator, and founder of Kindred Way Wellness Collective—as she reveals a side of her journey that few know: the personal and systemic struggles that transformed her from a caregiver into an advocate for those who help others. Having dedicated nearly two decades to supporting individuals through crisis and t...

In this episode, Resilience Through Adversity: Turning Pain into Purpose, we explore how life’s toughest challenges can lead to profound personal growth. We’ll discuss how adversity can foster resilience, reshape our understanding of success and failure, and build stronger problem-solving skills. Together, we’ll uncover how overcoming obstacles enhances empathy and compassion and dive into strateg...

In this episode, Dr. Nicole Pertillar shares the life-changing “aha moment” that led her to shift her approach to well-being and inspire others to do the same. After a car accident in 2019 forced her to pause and reevaluate her life, Dr. Nic realized the importance of slowing down to tap into Divine Wisdom and Guidance. This pivotal experience led her to transition from traditional counseling to M...

In this episode, we dive into the power of using your voice to influence change, especially in times when community needs are on the rise. We explore how speaking up and standing out can make a real difference, emphasizing that indifference is not an option when action is needed. Tune in for insights on how to harness your influence and take purposeful steps to uplift and impact your community.

Let's tackle the challenge of being or becoming a business owner while life continues to happen around you.  Join us as we discuss failures to success and beyond.

In this episode of Women in Leadership, with @zrboone we dive into the journey of leadership, tackling the unique challenges faced by women along the way. Zakiyyah will share personal stories of the obstacles she overcame and the pivotal people, places, and experiences that shaped her path to success. You’ll walk away with practical tools for speaking up, standing out, and confidently living out l...

Have you heard yourself ask...   "What if I’m not good enough?” "What if people don’t take me seriously?” "Do I even have anything valuable to say?” "Is it selfish to speak up for myself?”   But you have a yearning inside that says… It’s time to speak up, stand up, use your voice… Let’s Talk about it!    Many people ask me, “How did you become a speaker? Where did you start? How do you use your vo...

In this episode, we chat with Geolaina "Jo" Copeland, author of "Broken Legacies," who shares her personal story of dealing with family dysfunction and finding a way to move forward. From the opening line, "This comeback is personal; it’s an apology to myself," we dive into what inspired the book and the challenges of facing difficult family histories. We'll discuss key moments that led to change,...

In this episode, we will explore the transformative power of adversity and how it can shape your true identity. Our guest shares their personal story of overcoming significant challenges, revealing the pivotal moments that led to a deep self-discovery.   Together, we discuss the practical steps they took to unlock their identity blueprint, the role of faith and resilience in their journey, and how...

Have you felt “less” than yourself lately… hopeless, helpless, powerless. When everything feels turned upside down, even in that moment, we can shift our thought life from obstacle to opportunity. This season has had me encounter so many people devastated by turmoil, and I found myself struggling to remain an influence and not get infected by helplessness and hopelessness. So I have found myself r...

Make your next best decision today alongside Jessica Frew. Jessica was 2 years into her marriage when her husband came out to her. One baby, an affair, and five years later, she found herself divorced trying to figure out what was next for her and her family. By trusting her gut and leaning into her intuition, she rebuilt her life into something even better than she could have imagined. And it sta...

Dr. Larry L. Anderson Jr. returns to the publishing scene along with Co-Author, Christine O. James, with the 2nd installment from “The Diaries Series” with the highly anticipated release of “The Pastors’ Wives’ Diaries” (published by SMS Press).   This diaries entry offers a visible journal of the invisible journey of the women who have been called to be pastor’s wives and the personal challenges...

We all have heard the saying that ‘Hurt People, Hurt People’ but what happens when those hurt people are our leaders, our encouragers and our pastors? How do those who have been wounded the most by the church, make sure they don’t in turn hurt the church? Pastors’ deal with a high level of pressure to perform and behave perfectly as they have been placed on a pedestal. The pastor must be healthy i...

Get ready for an inspiring journey where I'll share my story of triumph over trauma to the NFL, navigating five learning disabilities, and overcoming a stutter that persisted until college. Join me as I reveal how a rough upbringing fueled my determination to win, transforming suffering and pain into currency for personal growth. Through resilience and perseverance, I've embraced my uniqueness, tu...

“Believing that life interruptions—divine interruptions—are a privilege not only causes us to handle them differently but to await them eagerly. Will you surrender your plans and purposes into the greater known of God's unknown designs for your life?” - Priscilla Shirer What happens when life doesn’t look the way we planned? How do we navigate the detour? Where do we experience pitfalls that make...

So often people ask, What tip will help them move forward through hard seasons in life? But there is no magic wand answer to that question. The real question and conviction becomes, Are you willing to do the work, break up the broken thoughts, stand firm in emotional upheaval, and get grounded in truth when it feels like life is in pieces? Join us for our conversation with gospel artist, Y’Anna Cr...

So many times, we run ourselves into the ground going, doing, and living in ways that could be harmful to our bodies, minds, and hearts. But when we take the time to unplug from the world and plug into God, we’re able to hear clearly as He continues to order or steps. We’re able to align our hearts and minds with the plans He has for our lives and what He wants us to do in this season. Join us for...