Own Your Era

Chapter 41 looks A LOT different than 40. But isn't that the point? Last year, I had this insane desire to be ALONE to ring in my big milestone birthday, so I boarded a plane and headed to Punta Cana on my first solo trip out of the country. I'm a sand and sea girlie, don't judge me. Little did I know, I was being prepared to experience the greatest gift of all… Coming to know and love God more th...

Hey, Bestie! I wish I could tell you how often I've heard, "I've been praying for you to find Jesus." I had moments where that felt offensive...but now, I GET IT. Come hang and let's chat about other people praying for you and you praying for others. Plus a few quick tangents on purpose and releasing your Petty Patty ways. This was originally recorded live on March 27th. "Therefore, confess your s...

Hey Bestie! If you've been listening to the most recent episodes on the podcast, you've probably heard me talk about the WWJD Framework to having better mornings. I figured, I'd break that down in a separate episode for you to help you have more intentional mornings. And don't worry, this isn't about waking up and drinking lemon water before your Matacha. No shade to those things if that's your ja...

Hey, bestie! I started this live during 'Meaningful Morning,' on March 26th to read John 9, the part where Jesus healed a blind man...and then things took a turn as we dissected the scripture. Before I knew it, I was a bucket of tears, feeling the gratitude for God, when I didn't have faith in a hospital room as a nurse when my life could have been changed FOREVER. I hope this episode speaks not t...

Bestie, it's time to move your booty and take action. I will be BOLD and say this is an episode to SAVE and come back to when you're struggling to DO THE THING because of fear or procrastination. This was recorded on March 25th live, and where we made the actual shift to 'Meaningful Morning,' vs Baddie & Bibles. Today we are all up in 2 Timothy 1:7, and I hope this helps you spring into action! IL...

Hey, bestie! Let's talk about ANXIETY, and not that Doechii song (remember, you are what you consume) 👀 Anyway, if you've been following along with Meaningful Morning, you know I STAN Matthew! So, we're back today and dissecting and discussing what Jesus tells us about anxiety, which essentially is to STOP worrying. I'll also share something else I learned from Myron Golden, who shares that we sh...

Hey bestie! If you're struggling trying to figure out your purpose, look no further. One day when I went out for a 7.5 mile training run, I accidentally switched on a Youtube, and little did I know that it would bring forth INSANE clarity about purpose. In this episode, I'll break down Myron Golden's perspective on purpose (and the fact that there are actually 4 different types of purpose). Spirit...

Hey bestie! Food for thought - the Bible really tells us not to be Petty Patty, if we listen. And if you're anything like me, that can be hard. But that's exactly why we have to sit with the wisdom in order to be the person that God intended you to be. Today, let's get into LOVING YOUR ENEMIES TOO. PHEWWWIE! Let's breakdown Matthew 5:43-48 and get our souls snatched by Jesus' unwavering love and t...

Welcome back, bestie- if you're bingeing these episodes, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Today, I want to offer you a reminder that Jesus doesn't need you to be perfect and that he loved and helped EVERYONE. This was originally recorded live on IG and Facebook, March 21st, early in the morning for 'Meaningful Morning.' I love you! "And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax coll...

Hey bestie! Today, let's talk about your mouth and how you're using it. Plus, why when we open our mouths for any reason that we are subjected to judgement. I'll break down the WWJD Method I use to have a more meaningful morning too. This was originally recorded live on March 20th during 'Baddie & Bibles,' which I'll eventually rename to 'Meaningful Morning.' I'll see you for another episode LIVE...

Bestie, it's time to stop playing small and get over that feeling of being 'too much.' Jesus literally GAVE YOU PERMISSION to SHINE BRIGHT, so like...girl, let's do that! This was originally recorded on March 19th on 'Baddies and Bibles.' A mini series where I've been going live on IG and Facebook and sharing a scripture and a little motivation for life. "You are the light of the world. A city set...

Bestie - this is a Word, okay?! Today, we're in James, Chapter 2 - The Sin of Partiality - this one really calls us UP to how we treat others (and call us out on potential hypocrisy) . This was originally recorded on March 18, 2025, during 'Baddies and Bibles' a live mini series originally recorded on the Gram. Disclaimer: I don't share these as an expert but as a curious, new explorer, sharing th...

Hey bestie! Let's chat about keeping your faith EVEN during the HARD times. We'll also answer the question, 'does God test us?' This was originally recorded live, March 17, 2025 for 'Baddies & Bibles' - if you're following along with these you'll learn why I switched these to Meaningful Mornings. This is a live mini-series that I started doing in the mornings to sit with God's word and share and d...

Hey bestie! I was let to church - here's something to think about. This was originally recorded live, March 16, 2025 for Meaningful Mornings, a live mini-series that I started doing in the mornings to sit with God's word and share and discuss with you. I've got at least 2 weeks' worth of these and gonna keep them coming until He tells me I'm finished. LOL. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and c...

Hey bestie! Welcome to the Meaningful Mornings, a live mini-series that I started doing in the mornings to sit with God's word and share and discuss with you. Just diving right in - but I've been doing these for the last 2 weeks and Facebook won't store our lives anymore, so we are repurposing and doing what we gotta do.   Today, let's talk about asking for HELP! Something so HARD for many of us t...

Hey Bestie! I'm back with my Daniel Fast testimony! Tune in as I share the experience and the breakthroughs that came with starving my flesh, giving up social media, sugar, meat, and more.  ---- Hang with me on Instagram! 📺 Rather watch? https://www.yolandarussellcreates.com      

Hey Bestie! Welcome back. I'm sorry I'm a bit late in publishing this one. I had every intention to share my Daniel Fast experience, but felt it was necessary to have my story leading to God.   Ya know, to keep it relatable. I may be wild and crazy, but I didn't just dive into a Daniel Fast. A series of events led me to establish my connection and belief in God. Stay tuned for part 2, where I'll b...

Hey bestie! Today, I can finally let out the news – I recently finished a 21-day Daniel Fast (I'm going to record a separate episode for this)! Not only am I down more than 5 pounds, I've also been expanding my relationship with the main man, God! In this episode, we'll talk about how to find space in your heart to forgive, one of the hardest things for me, especially when it comes to my father be...

Hey, bestie! Are you REALLY like that because of your zodiac sign? 👀   Or do you do what you do just because everyone else in your family does things that way? This mindset may be keeping you small, stuck, and stagnant...and that's not cute. Buckle up, because I've got a question for you to ask God this week (or The Universe, whichever), and it's not just any question, it's a question that may RA...

Hey bestie! Going rogue and putting this out on a Monday, which I think only makes sense to be the new cadence for new podcast releases (which you'll also find on YouTube now, HAIR FLIP). I realize this episode may be tough to handle, so proceed with caution, but with the one-year anniversary approaching of my very first positive pregnancy test which resulted in a chemical pregnancy, and now havin...

Hey Bestie! Phew, girl, I'm on an unannounced, but very intentional social media break, so I'm even more excited to hang with you on the podcast this week!   Switching things up because it was on my heart to help you be better with a little tough love. Not to worry – this is something I've been implementing in my own life.   Today, we'll dive into:   - 4 different perspectives about your relations...

Hey bestie! Welcome back! Today, I'm opening up about how over the last 6 months I started to evolve and start being pulled away from things that I'd once been all about. I'm convinced that this was a way of being guided into the hardship that I was going to face in 2025 between Ralphie getting sick and losing my job.   Tune in and do a self audit of your own life–is God trying to get your attenti...

Hey Bestie! The first mini-series of the podcast EVER! Let's talk about faith and finding God as an adult! There's no secret that my journey with faith is new; I've always been a girlie about the Universe and I had a laundry list of why I wasn't a believer in God. But, things can change anytime, ya know? In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest misconceptions that held me back, including: ✨...

Welcome to the first episode of  Own Your Era ! I'm so excited (and a little nervous) to share this raw and real episode with you. To be honest, this isn't how I planned to kick off the season, but life has a funny way of steering us exactly where we need to go—even when it's uncomfortable. In this episode, I'm opening up about losing my job and how I'm navigating this transition with faith, trust...

Girlfriend, put on your best matching set and hot girl shoes, and grab your AirPods...I'm back! Own Your Era is THE podcast for the woman ready to rewrite the rules, step into her power, and OWN exactly where you are in your life. Subscribe to the show and join me for bold takes, real talk, and weekly reminders that it's never too late to create the life you deserve. It's your era. OWN IT. ILYSM,...