The Celebration

Where there is laughter, creativity also exists. Creativity is more than just the art on your wall. It’s also what we tap into as we maneuver difficult conversations. So then what is Passion? → Creativity’s best friend. ...And that’s just the tip of the iceberg according to this week’s guests: Intisar Seraaj and Mitch Del Monico! These phenomenal return guests get super deep each time they’re with...

You know that feeling at the end of a Netflix episode where you MUST find out what happens next? It makes you skip the end credits to get straight to the next episode and if there isn’t one… ….you immediately google release dates of the next season because you just. can’t. wait. Why does that happen? The answer might surprise you… There’s actually a neurobiological reaction that takes place within...

Where are you going deeper in your life? What’s a journey you are willing to take through all of life’s ups and downs? This episode kicks off a new series that sets out to explore these very questions. Each month I’ll be sharing with you two people who will give us a peek into what depth looks in their lives . And most importantly...what fuels that drive for them. This week I introduce you to Tasn...

Living spiritually. Building community. Growing purposefully. These are the 3 pillars that guide this week’s guests, Sudduf Wyne. Over the span of my podcast, it’s been an honor to interview almost 300 remarkable entrepreneurs so far. But this is one of the most courageous, real, honest, vulnerable, and inspiring conversations I’ve ever had. Why can I say that? With each question I asked, Sudduf w...

Let’s talk about burnout. We’ve all sung this song before. Whether it was out front leading the tune, Joining in the chorus, Or subconsciously humming it to ourselves as we pick up the broom. We can’t sweep away the exhaustion, The depletion of energy. The jagged, gnawing feeling, That we are nearing our candle’s end. For too long burnout has seemed that necessary friend You must deal with if you...

We are all creatives. Each day we are engaging in creative work. In our thinking, unique way of approaching our life, and in what we are building. But what does it mean to be a creative? This episode kicks off a series that will be exploring this very question. Each month I’ll share with you two people who dive into what creativity means to them. Our guests this week are Liz Prisley and Lloyd Wilk...

You need a huge budget to make an impact using ads. This is one of the biggest misconceptions I come across. The truth is - with as little as $1 a day - you can get into the paid ads game. My mission is to get more people like you - impact-driven businesses - to start working on their FB & IG ads funnel. In this week’s episode, I pull back the curtain and share the ad strategy that we’ve been perf...

Have you ever had a conversation that changed your life? This week’s episode, ‘Living In Legacy & Breaking The Curse’, with Khalisa Rae, is all of that and more. Our guest, Khalisa Rae, is an award winning poet and journalist that speaks with furious rebellion. She is also the author of Ghost in a Black Girl's Throat (Red Hen Press 2021). This day, Khalisa gifted all of us with her honesty, poetry...

Can marketing be ethical? What are the biggest mistakes I can make in my marketing? These are just two of the big questions I cover on this week’s Q&A episode. Q&A really allows us to leave the world of generality and get specific. Chances are if it’s a question you have, others are asking it too. We go to some deep and uncharted waters on this one. If you are a thought leader, are in the nonprofi...

“Your business will be as successful as your mindset will allow you to.” This was one of the themes that this week's episode is centered around. My guests - VibeQueen and Suki Eleuterio - believe business and spirituality go hand in hand. This episode is a timely reminder that you are perfect as you are. Your business isn’t a vehicle by which we can prove our worthiness. You’re already worthy - ju...

Failure. A complete sentence. Is it a teacher Or a jailer? Is it a beginning Or does it end there? Where do you place your next step When the ground beneath you begins to erupt? Maybe if there was something to grasp, If it wasn’t so abrupt. Perhaps if no one was watching, Not even me seeing me. Then this… Failure Would be easier to swallow. If self-criticism were a competition, I’d be a tough act...

“Imposter syndrome.” “Being in a space where no one looks like me.” “Learning to be my authentic self.” These are just three of the honest conversations we had on this week’s episodes. My guest - Adrian, Alex and Alisha - are each a powerhouse in their entrepreneurial field. They generously shared brilliant advice on marketing, social media, content creation, and the power of storytelling. Even mo...

Feel all of the feelings. Even the ones that feel messy. Or don’t fit neatly into a polished box of positivity. Create your own paintings. Express your unique style. They’ll tell you: To put on a smile, Take the stage, Work the gimmick, Wear the mask of plastic happiness. It’s what they want to see... The spectators. The followers. The audience. Do it for the show. The hallowed accolades Followed...

I LOVED this conversation on marketing, running ads, the creative process, and so many other topics. Natasha Bazilevych invited me to be a guest on her podcast and it ended up being one of my favorite interviews. On this episode, you get to see me switch hats and become the interviewee. Natasha really brought out some honest answers from me and we explored things I’ve never shared before. She even...

The need to belong. To not just guess the words, But to join in the song. All along, It’s what we’re searching for. Whether we pour our feelings in openness, Or keep them locked inside our secret box of silliness. Trombones and violens. Percussion of every persuasion. Couldn’t save a parade of boring. Pouring into a thirsty cup, will fill you up Richer than hoarding gold Ever could. Dragons should...

Relationships are at the heart of creating inclusive and transformative classrooms. That was one of the themes they rang throughout this week’s episode. Our guests, Dr. Shaun Woodley & Stacey Cosden, shared their expertise on where education is at and what it can be. Dr. Shaun Woodly has dedicated his professional career to education. He is a decorated K-12 teacher, university professor, and autho...

For all of us striving to stay on the path - this one is for you. This week’s episode is truly special. I felt so honored and grateful just for getting the chance to be in the same room as these two warrior poets. My guests this week, Jamie Dawson and Sam(ira) Obeid, are two of the most creative and brilliant people I have had the privilege of knowing. We wove through many important and timely con...

It is my birthday week! Each year, I dedicate a podcast episode to speak reflections out loud. To give sound to the inside, So that vibrations can become lessons learned. Wisdom is earned, Creativity burns bright through consistency. To be here for another year is a blessing. Take the risk and go for it, Or spend your 365th-day second-guessing. Accountability over blame. I’m grateful for the losse...

This one is for everyone who has something important to share, but are doubting themselves. For those hiding their gifts… Their vision… Their passion… Whether out of fear, Worry, Trauma, Or that lying feeling of unworthiness. This one is for you. You are brilliant. You are enough. You matter. What you have to say is exactly what someone, somewhere, in this very moment, needs to hear. That video yo...

There are people who are just pure geniuses at marketing. And then there are people who are genuinely amazing human beings. I’m going, to be honest - it is rare to see these qualities overlap. My guest this week, Cody May, is one of those truly special people who is both a genius at marketing, and a kind and gracious person. Having been in this industry for a while, I can tell you, it is refreshin...

I am a huge fan of people who have important work connecting with their community. With all of its controversies and confusion aside, I believe that FB / IG ads are the most effective way to do that. Contrary to popular belief, you can find success with even a modest budget of $1 a day. In this week’s episode, I share with you the strategy and systems that are getting entrepreneurs, thought leader...

“Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” -Howard Thurman Not only is this one of my favorite quotes but it is also the prompt for this week’s writing workshop episode. Here’s the backstory: I was an art major for my first 2 years in college. It was amazing, and I met a lot of remar...

There are so many misconceptions around Facebook and Instagram Ads. Add to the mix the tech giants Apple and Facebook going after each other - and you can have a recipe for confusion. On this week’s episode, we address some of the most frequently asked Facebook Ads questions that we receive. I am joined by two brilliant marketers - Stacey Cosden and Nickey Rautenberg Norrish. I also get the honor...

“When you come to the edge of all the light you have and must take a step into the darkness of the unknown, believe that one of two things will happen. Either there will be something solid for you to stand on - or you will be taught how to fly.” This quote by Patrick Overton is at the heart of my conversation this week with The Rev. Dr. Kate Cress. The times we live in provide ample opportunities...

Be Vulnerable & Make A Powerful Decision. This was the resounding theme that arose from my roundtable conversation with T’keya Marquez and Shadé Adu. Oftentimes, when we think of ‘branding’ we associate it with the colors, and fonts and aesthetics consistencies of a company. In reality, ‘branding’ is more complex. It is what people say about you when you’re not around. It is a movement. It is a fe...