Take Up Space Podcast

"If you don't allow your wounds to heal, you'll bleed on people who did not cut you" Jendayi Derisca chats with Leah about the effects of people not healing from the trauma they experienced in their past. Sometimes, we have triggering events that can transport us back to a situation where we felt offended, hurt, afraid, silenced, or something negative. The onus is on us to heal from that trauma. F...

Curt of Half Hour Bros joins Leah to talk about the impacts of people chasing clout. Authenticity beats a phony front, always. These two end up taking a trip down a rabbit hole chatting about DMX (Rest in Peace), to politics, to the conscious effort made by his parents to change the way they have decided to raise their children. Join us on Thursday for the live recap at 8pCT! Follow our guest! Hal...

Sometimes, when we are striving for something better than mediocre, there's a voice or thought that pops up to tell us that we're not built for greatness. We'll, Leah is here to remind you that you are. Limiting beliefs can keep us from everyday contentment, but it doesn't have to. You have the power to reset your mind and change your trajectory. Be sure to tune in for the live on Thursday at 8pCT...

Leah chats with her parents, Calvin and Leah Johnson, about the differences in parenting children and adults. The roles of each party changes over the years so much that it's worth reevaluating the relationship. They also talk about the familial and societal roles of the generations and how we can bridge the gap to ensure that our legacy, our stories, our faith, and our people live on! Join us thi...

Leah is joined by Olo Aduloju to chat about life and living. There's so much to do and experience and so many opinions on how to do both. First, they chat about how delicate we may treat relationships by not standing up for ourselves. Then they discuss traveling experiences that came with some interesting culture shocks. Finally, they explain the benefits of having a mentor and playing office poli...

Leah is joined by Baylor the Great and Mic Perkins to discuss being true to self as they navigate the world around them and grow as individuals. Between Takkashi69, Derrick Jaxon, Kevin Samuels, and anyone with a blue checkmark on social media, it can be hard to see how one's life circumstances can measure up to actually being enjoyable. However, there's no need for the validation of others to enj...

Captain Save 'Em is not real! You have to be able to save and defend yourself. Khalah and Leah talk about how establishing and reinforcing boundaries in your life will allow others to do the same. It only takes one instance, one voice, one word of encouragement to help others realize that they have the power to control how others will treat them and what they will tolerate. Be sure to check out th...

Kathryn Elaine (owner of House of Bawdy) chats with Leah about the hurdles and triumphs of exploring one's sensual and sexual pleasure. Finding one's voice, interest, or even pleasure can be difficult when we're bombarded, daily with ever-changing fads, societal pressures, and mental blocks. Tune in with an open mind and hopefully you'll gain some inspiration for your own wellness journey. Follow...

Leah is joined this week by Josh of For Nerds by Nerds Podcast. They talked about Josh's manager stealing his tips and some terrible customer habits. Josh then explains his point of view on the issues of classism vs racism. They then talk about conversing with others of different perspectives to find common ground and build sustainable, effective relationships that will hopefully lead to positive...

#TakeUpSpacePod #ChampionsofDiscourse #LyfeAlignedPodcast Leah is joined this week by Crystal of Lyfe Aligned Podcast. They discussed how important it is to use the skills one has to increase their value or resources. There's no need to hoard resources when there is plenty to go around! They also chatted about knowing which tools match the skills they have to achieve a goal. Follow our guest! Crys...

This week Leah is joined by the lads at Awfully Irish Podcast, Tom and Ger. It was a great conversation about the preservation and protection of culture in today's climate of assimilation. Over the years, there's been a sharp decline in the number of people who are fluent in Irish Gaelic and those who are monolingual in the language. This is concerning because language is a significant part of cul...

Desmond Price (of Independent Thought Podcast) stops by to chat with Leah about the importance of being aware of the decisions and policies that are happening in your local area. From Elon Musk to the Biden Administration, we've got to keep our eyes and ears open to understand the patterns we're currently living through. Follow our guest! IG: @IndependentThought Twitter: @IndeThought Promo: Inebri...

Sashalla Lemond (Decoding Corporate American Podcast) join Leah on this episode to talk about the importance of knowing and playing your role, regardless of what that is. So many of us get stuck in looking at what others are doing and where they are going, that prevents us from being exceptional in where we are. Follow our guest! IG: @DecodingCorporate and @SashallaLemond Tune in this Thursday to...

Noemi (Coffee with Curls Podcast) stops by to chat with Leah about the importance of working on mental health. They also acknowledge the hard work that has to be done in undoing the hurt of familial trauma that has been passed down through generations. While we're working through that generational trauma, we cannot forget about the strengths that we've been given and the resources we have to break...

Mike Wallace of Wack Brackets converses with Leah about his journey to his decision in leaving his 9 to 5 to pursue his passion of game writing. Have you taken the leap for something you love? How much longer will you wait until you are ready to take a step? Follow our guest on all social media platforms @WackBrackets Join us for the live on Thursday at 8p CT! Become a supporter of this podcast: h...

Mic Perkins talks with Leah about the importance of reflection and taking a few steps back in life to propel forward. In life, we can move faster than our minds can process when we're going through. By taking time to reflect on our decisions and the consequences we've faced, we can be more certain about our next steps. Follow our Guest: Mic Perkins @MicPerkins (Twitter and IG) Join us live at 8p C...

Khalah and Leah discuss their triggers and how they prepare to combat them. They also discuss birth orders and how it could affect personality traits in individuals. Follow us on social media @TakeUpSpacePod Join us live on YouTube and Facebook at 8p CT on Thursday! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/take-up-space-podcast--5182502/support .

Coffee Table Convo starters! Rachel and Leah chat about random things that make them happy, excited, and peaceful with convo starters. Follow our guest on IG: @_denny_girls Join us this Thursday for the live at 8p CT! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/take-up-space-podcast--5182502/support .

Khalah talks about the importance of finding and using your voice in the now. Sometimes it can be hard to say no, but a hard no is easier than a forced yes! Follow us on social media: @takeupspacepod See you here at 8p on Thursday for our live recap! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/take-up-space-podcast--5182502/support .

Baylor the Great from Open Run with Baylor the Great and BTG 4 President chats with Leah about his creative process, creating, and marketing merch. The year is just about over, so it's time to reflect on the things we've gained, process our losses, and look forward to creating a future worth living. Follow our guest Twitter and IG: @baylorthegreat Check out a new podcast Black Horror Humor IG: @Bl...

Leah and Khalah talk about the importance of living in the moment. Sometimes we can get caught up with the decorations, food, or even the gifts, but don't waste your time behind a camera when you can join in and enjoy the laughs and love! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/take-up-space-podcast--5182502/support .

Leah converses with her brothers about the impact their upbringing has had on their relationships (personal, professional, and romantic). Join the conversation as they chat about growing up in a large family, being part of a blended family, expectations, disappointments, learning self-awareness, anger management and the benefits of being vulnerable. Follow our guests! Theo on Twitter @Theo_Mitchel...

Jason and Leah chat about the importance of collaboration within communities. They also talk about what they've learned this year and how it will prepare them for moving forward in life. Follow Jason on Twitter @JJ_Newberry Join us for the live this Thursday at 8p CT! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/take-up-space-podcast--5182502/support .

Leah and Khalah chat with their cousin Ben Bullock of Crunch Time on IG and YT. They talk about their first jobs, learning to adult, and branching out to new ventures. Follow our guest on IG: @BenBullJive and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Bulljive08 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/take-up-space-podcast--5182502/support .

Leah chats with her sister Rachel Denny about adjusting to civilian life after serving in the U. S. Army and the transition from being a working mom to a stay-at-home mom and student. They also talk about the importance of not missing out on opportunities for sake of fear, stress, or even other people. Regardless of how you live it, life is going to keep moving. Might as well hop on this train and...