Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity

For years I found myself on under a great deal of anxiety and stress which manifested in health issues such as fatigue, insomnia, weight gain and chronic asthma. The culprit? People pleasing! From the time I was a young girl, I sought the approval of everyone around me and worked tirelessly to keep the peace. This long-engrained behavior finally came to a head as I was turning fifty and looked at...

Fear was something that took over my life for many years. I was afraid of everything. Afraid of failure, afraid of what people thought of me, afraid of success, afraid of being seen, afraid of messing things up, and afraid of being what God has called me to be, just to name a few. It dictated everything in my life. When I looked up and saw that I was moving but standing still, I knew it was time t...

Why is wellness important and what does that practically look like for the working professional? What is the difference between mental and emotional wellness? Important questions for those in the workforce striving to Be Well. Join me for a conversation with Sierra H. Hillsman as we explore “How Working Professionals Can Learn to Increase Their Impact & Income”. Learn the importance of making...

Discover the shocking truth behind why couples split up and how you can avoid becoming another statistic. Communication problems are wreaking havoc on relationships worldwide, impacting everything from trust and intimacy to finances and family planning. Are you ready to tackle the biggest threat to your relationship head-on? Uncover the hidden dangers of a lack of communication and how it breeds t...

??Is it possible to turn around the difficult things we face in life? Rapper and speaker Legin thinks so. In fact, that’s what his name means, Nigel (first name) spelled backwards is “Legin” and means Christ turned his life around. He’s overcome abandonment by his father due to drugs and alcohol, and all of the thoughts of “not being good enough” that come with it. In spite of that he’s become a s...

“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...

WE HAVE TRIBAL WARS IN OUR STREETS, causing trauma. We have child soldiers. We have traumatized families that our passing generational trauma down to the next generation, who need generational racial trauma healing. We don’t have enough psychologists, counselors, and social workers for everyone hurting in America. We have church communities that can lead healing groups. We need lay people who can...

Kristina Valdez as CEO of Along The Way creates all the elements of the family life center that was placed on her heart almost 2 decades ago—filling gaps that impede families from thriving (free child care in our clients’ homes when schools/daycares are closed, parenting support, trauma education, job placement, car clinic, family events). For families who may not be experiencing physical poverty...

There are times when we Hold Things In, and they become so heavy that they oppress our soul. There are seasons we Hold On To Things, and they become so weighty we are too exhausted to move forward. There are patterns in our behaviors we Hold on Repeat, and the outdated triggers paralyze our progress. When you allow yourself to outgrow what you once wanted, you will find yourself in love with what...

Dr. Prianca Naik is a board certified internal medicine physician and ICF certified life coach. Dr. Prianca clawed her way out of an emotional pit and learned not only how to get out of burnout and chronic stress and anxiety, but have peace of mind and joy...NO MATTER WHAT her circumstance. She realized she could control her life and guiltlessly prioritize her well-being enabled her to emerge wher...

Watching people rush here and there.... In the grocery store, to the meeting, from the car, thru traffic... with this list, that request... They want what for dinner?!?! LOL. The “hustle culture” of today can wear us down and out and many of us would like to press the pause button for just a moment for us to reconnect with the moment. This flip side conversation will challenge us to be intentional...

Dr. Tory Robinson began practicing yoga after a traumatic experience. Yoga helped her find her way through a state of high-functioning depression. Someone that is experiencing this type of depression operates as if everything is normal. She went to work everyday and interacted with others as she was expected to do in her personal life. Behind closed doors things were different. Most days she came...

This is an episode about knowing the truth behind asking God for purpose and going through a healing process. The purpose, process, and promise are all 3 different aspects of the journey. A lot of people have been dealing with trauma, loss, fear, grief, health changes and challenges at a new level than in recent years, and some people are turning to podcasting for both people going through hard ti...

Sonya L. A. Redd has had the pleasure of wearing many hats in her lifetime. From being a Realtor, Underwriter, Behavioral Therapist, to a Teaching Assistant and the daughter of diabetic parents. And now... her most rewarding role personally and professionally has been as a Fitness Instructor and Wellness coach. After seeing so many family members decline prematurely from poor health, she became mo...

Food Deserts are defined as residential communities that are outside of a 1-mile walking distance to a grocery store where fresh food options are sold. The bodegas were processed and unhealthy prepared foods are sold flourish in low-income communities. Almost 250,000 people in Philly lack access to nutritious food to live a healthy life. Food insecurity is more complex than being physically hungry...

After being a financial professional for years God showed Kiameshea Prewitt why she and many of her clients allowed money to rule us instead of making our money serve us. The root of it all was a poverty mindset and other unproductive money mindsets. Kiameshea is a nationally Accredited Financial Counselor® and Certified Financial Behavioral Specialist® with over 15 years of experience in the pers...

For all those who have been considered “a Diamond in the rough,” … You endured the pressure…you stood in the Fire and although you felt like you were not going to survive, you did, and now you shine with such brilliance and strength, that even the enemy is wondering, “How is she still alive and how does she still survive?” You endured and you persevered. Now let’s talk about the Flip Side of your...

At some point in your life you will need to break your own speed limit! - Rev. Niki Brown - Active your courage - Ignite Your Soul - Leap to the Next Level For the last 25 years Rev. Niki Brown has been on a mission as a leader, speaker, pastor, therapist, coach and entrepreneur to incite a riot within the hearts of anyone who will listen that God has an amazing plan of abundance waiting just for...

The purpose of walking through your self discovery process is to help you to embrace your God given ability to become everything you were created to be. In order for you to truly manifest purpose you will have to be bold enough to walk through doors that society says you weren’t meant to open. This segment will help you to create the Aroma that will precede you . Women will hear from other women t...

The Big Deal is a movement to empower women to unapologetically walk in the highest level of confidence. Not arrogance, but confidence in knowing their value. There is a journey to changing the view of how you see yourself. Until you see your greatness, no one else will. Women have strength that they don’t always recognize, simply because it comes so easy. Women have conditioned themselves to down...

Why are fathers important to the lives of children? How do single mothers manage the challenges of raising boys of color in a postmodern era? How do you discover you gift? In this show we will discuss the journey of Dr. John Tyus who is an in demand national speaker, author and community leader that went against the odds of growing up fatherless, nearly failing school and suffering from insecurity...

Each and every person is the best-seller of their own story. Who knows you better than you! So, let's collaborate and make a greater impact together, than alone. SHE PUBLISHING LLC is a black woman owned publishing and retail company that was founded during the COVID-19 Pandemic. They've created a community of authors to experience a togetherness (family), wowing their readers, keeping creative co...

How does one define the word story? Long, short, funny or serious? Dark, inspirational, or possibly captivating? Each person has his or her own unique story to tell. Stories are never-ending journeys, hidden talents or suppressed memories, all waiting to be told. We all have a distinct definition of a story, so why not share yours? “The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but...

According to a June 2020 Pew Research Center survey, 4 in 10 Black adults said that working to get more Black people elected to office would be a very effective tactic for groups striving to help Black Americans achieve equality. And in 2022, Pennsylvania elects the most diverse assembly ever. What does this mean for our communities, our voices, and our responsibility to be involved. We are talkin...

Dr. Linda J. M. Holloway’s philosophy on life is Dream Your Own Dreams. She is building her legacy through her own personal ministry- Women Without Limitations, where she educates, elevates, and empowers women and girls by teaching them there are no limits to what God Almighty can do with one's life and you are made in His image - beautifully, naturally, redeemed, and whole in Him. She acknowledge...