Real, Raw, & Relevant: A Guide to Authentic Living

Good Friday is the ultimate story of resilience. It’s about a selfless act for the greater good. In my life and my coaching, I see so many women—especially my sisters, my women of color—who are carrying heavy crosses. You’re carrying the weight of your family, your community, and your own high expectations. Sometimes, it feels like Friday. It feels dark. It feels like the world is trying to stop y...

Allow me to reintroduce myself. I’m Alesha Eads. If you’ve been following the journey, you know the titles: Author. Podcaster. Life Coach. Motivational Speaker. But those aren't just hats I wear; they are the tools I use to paint a much bigger picture. I’m a renaissance woman because I refuse to be put in a box. The world is my canvas, and every project I touch is a brushstroke toward a more authe...

Hey there, beautiful souls! Today’s episode is about taking back your identity. Let’s get raw . Nobody wakes up one morning and decides to abandon themselves. It’s a slow fade. It happens when you choose "peace" over your own truth. It happens when you prioritize being "likable" over being authentic. We trade our quirks for acceptance. That season is over!!! You can come back now. The "Lost You" i...

Hello, family. Welcome to a very, very special episode of the Real, Raw and Relevant podcast!!! When we started this journey, it was just a vision—a mission to create a safe space for authenticity, for the kind of growth that hurts a little before it heals, and for the intellectual, thought-provoking conversations that stay with you long after the audio stops. Today, we aren’t just celebrating a n...

Today’s episode we will explore the importance of understanding you are a survivor, and how to rewrite your narrative. There was a time when you thought it was the end. You thought the heartbreak would define you. You thought the betrayal would harden you. You thought the rejection meant you weren’t enough. You thought the failure exposed something lacking inside you. But here you are. Still breat...

The endurance and stamina of life are not about never falling. They are about always rising. It’s about trusting that hardship shapes character, and character shapes destiny. You have to believe that what you are carrying today is strengthening you for tomorrow. On today’s episode we will discuss the strategies on how to build endurance & stamina to be resilient in life. If you are tired, this...

Today we are getting into it—real, raw, and very relevant. We’re talking about the one thing that never goes out of style, fits every body type, and works for every occasion from the boardroom to the bedroom: Confidence. But we aren’t talking about that fake-it-’til-you-make-it, loud, "look at me" energy. We’re talking about being cozy and confident in your own skin. We’re treating confidence not...

We often confine love to narrow definitions, limiting it to romantic relationships or specific categories. But the truth is, love is far more expansive than we often allow ourselves to believe. This episode isn’t about denying the complexities of relationships or ignoring the pain of heartbreak; it’s about recognizing the boundless nature of love, understanding its diverse expressions, and embraci...

Today's Episode is all about celebrating your bestie! Girl code and galantine’s day is a celebration and the decision to choose loyalty over jealousy, honesty over silence, and love over competition. It’s knowing that another woman’s shine does not dim your own—and that your best friend’s wins are your wins too. Celebrating your bestie isn’t about grand gestures or perfectly curated moments. It’s...

Hey there, beautiful soul! We are constantly inspiring and uplifting people on the Real, Raw & Relevant podcast and today is no different. On today’s episode I will share with you insights from my new book A Rose is Still a Rose: You Hold The Power. Female empowerment, relationships 101, careers choices, and the importance of knowing your self worth. You are capable of extraordinary things! Th...

The price of settling is everything you could have been. It’s the most expensive bill you’ll ever pay, and you’re paying it in daily installments of your own potential. The "unknown" is scary, sure. But you know what’s scarier? Being in the exact same spot 365 days from now, still making excuses for not living the life you truly deserve. Let’s get relevant. What is the actual price tag of settling...

On today’s episode we will explore the reality behind manifesting a new chapter in your life. You cannot manifest a "New Chapter" while you are still rereading the old one. If you are still holding onto the resentment of your last breakup, the bitterness of that old job, or reliving past trauma, you will just keep rewriting the same chapter with different character names. You don’t manifest what y...

Today’s episode gets real about the perfectionist trap! We’ve convinced ourselves that Amazing is a destination at the end of the Perfection road. But I’m here to tell you that those two things don't even live in the same neighborhood. Perfection was never your assignment. Your assignment was courage. Your assignment was growth. Your assignment was resilience. Your assignment was showing up even w...

Today’s episode we’re getting into something that almost everyone is carrying right now, whether they realize it or not: The weight of negativity. This isn't about "toxic positivity." I’m not going to tell you to just "smile more" and your problems will vanish. That’s not what we do here. We’re going to talk about the raw truth of why we get stuck in these ruts and the relevant steps you can take...

Happy New Year, family! Welcome to the very first episode of 2026. Before we can welcome the new, we have to be raw about what we’re leaving behind. Take a deep breath right now. That version of you that stayed silent to keep the peace? The version that let fear dictate your career moves? The version that struggled with the same old habits? We are saying goodbye to them today. You cannot enter you...

Every person has a unique destiny; an extraordinary purpose waiting to be fulfilled. Yet too often, our potential remains dormant because we feed our fears, doubts, and distractions instead of nurturing the vision planted within us. Just as our bodies need nourishment to thrive, so does our destiny. What we feed our minds, hearts, and spirits directly shapes the path we walk. We often think of des...

You are the author of your life. We’re going to get real and raw about the challenges of letting go of old stories and explore how to embrace the power to rewrite our narratives and create the lives we truly desire. On this episode We’ll explore what it means to rewrite your story, discuss the common obstacles that can keep us stuck in old narratives, and unpack practical strategies for identifyin...

Your heart and soul are your compass, guiding you toward a life of meaning, connection. and peace. When you learn to honor your inner voice, embrace your truth, and nurture your spirit, you begin to live with freedom and authenticity. Heart and Soul reminds you that the answers you seek aren’t found in a world around you; they already exist within you. Trust yourself, cherish your journey, and emb...

Hey there, beautiful souls! Today’s episode, we're taking you through a packed holiday weekend: we tried to make Pinterest-perfect Christmas cookies (spoiler: it was a mess), battled the holiday crowds for gifts at Hudson Yards , drank eggnog, and braved the utterly chaotic but beautiful wonderland that is Rolf’s Christmas Bar for that perfect photo opp. We'll be talking about the magic, yes, but...

Let's face it: the holidays can be a pressure cooker. When you mix long shopping lines, awkward family dinners, and spending money on presents, it’s easy to slip into Grinch mode —that cynical, bah-humbug refusal to participate—or become a Negative Nancy —the person who points out everything that's going wrong. This year, we're giving both the Grinch and Negative Nancy their walking papers! We're...

Life can be challenging. We face setbacks, disappointments, and periods of stress that can dim our inner light and steal our joy. This episode isn’t about pretending those difficulties don’t exist; it’s about recognizing the importance of protecting our joy, cultivating resilience, and finding ways to reconnect with that inner spark, even in the midst of hardship. We’re going to get real and raw a...

During the holidays, it's easy to neglect our inner selves. We prioritize external achievements and often forget to nourish our souls. But just like our bodies need nourishment, our souls need care and attention. On this episode we explore tips on enjoying the holidays with loved ones but also taking time to be kind to your soul. We will unpack things to avoid during this holiday season. Need a pi...

We are officially in the thick of the holiday season. The eggnog is flowing, the carols are playing, and... the panic buying is about to set in! This episode is about getting creative this year with creative gifts that will not break your bank! Need a pick me up! Indulge in this delicious tasty matcha!🍵 It’s my favorite drink to give me focus energy and balance. Mantra Matcha is one of our paid s...

Today, we are focusing on the fact that YOU. ARE. ENOUGH. We are going deep into unworthiness, identifying the lies we tell ourselves, and arming you with the truth that has been waiting. This is about freeing you up to actually live . You are enough. Not “when you lose the weight.” Not “when you make more money.” Not “when someone finally chooses you.” Not “when life looks the way you imagined.”R...

From the bottom of my heart, I want to express my real, raw, and relevant thankful spirit to every single one of you, our listeners, across the globe. What an incredible year it's been! It has been a profound honor to speak life, to share stories, and to encourage you all. We've talked about what it means to be resilient —to bounce back, dust ourselves off, and keep moving forward, even when life...