The Gumbeaux

Tell us something. Text us! Gumbeaux Fam, roll call —CHECK  IN!!  I’m finding out more and more each day about myself. Sometimes the person we need to check in the most is Ourselves. You’ll shock yourself and find that we don’t know as much about Us as we thought. This episode I’m just checking in & honestly “checking” myself lol. Enjoy  I hope this episode virtually feeds your soul. Enjoy! 

Tell us something. Text us! Allow me to reintroduce HERself...her name is RAYNA!!! She's back, y'all! The woman of luxury and leisure; the blogger/influencer extraordinaire--Mother, wife, Yoga instructor, Certified Career Coach, one of the most brilliant women I know, and most importantly--my friend! I am honored she took the time to chat with us and add, yet ANOTHER, ingredient to our G...

Tell us something. Text us! Gumbeaux Fam,  I am going to save the apologies and just set this episode right here…and walk away slowly—backwards, creeping—while looking dead in your eyes.  This episode simply domes as an update. Thanks to my husband for saying “Let’s get this Podcast episode in.” I need that push! We have had so many updates, so I’ll let this serve as a part 1. Enjoy! P.S. there is...

Tell us something. Text us! “Life Hack” is defined a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way; but what happens when “hack” becomes an ‘Action’. I’ve had to find out the hard way you guys. My Facebook account was hacked, and I decided to deactivate my account as a result of that. Which also meant deactivating The Gumbeaux’s Faceb...

Tell us something. Text us! Gumbeaux Fam.  I had to stop what I was going and hit record. I am literally THINKING OUT LOUD.  Tell me what you think. I’m on this road to 100episodes...join me! Enjoy I hope this episode virtually feeds your soul. Enjoy! 

Tell us something. Text us! Gumbeaux Fam, you have every right to cuss me out as I have neglected my duties to cook up anything since January. Consider this a stroke of Genius or just a “Come to Jesus”. I’m thinking out loud on this episode and switching it up for Season 3. Let me know what you think:: RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE. Enjoy~ I hope this episode virtually feeds your soul. Enjoy! 

Tell us something. Text us! HAPPY NEW YEAR, Gumbeaux Fam! I hope 2021 hasn't scared you off...I mean we are only 15 days into January, so I figured "Why not give Fam a BONUS/Finale Episode to Season 2?" It is only right to end on an 11th episode and follow this "trend" I've claimed for myself LOL. I am bringing my "Hot Sauce"- free association/randomize Q&am...

Tell us something. Text us! Gumbeaux Fam! Let me introduce to you, Ms. Donna Barnes---soon to be, Dr. Barnes. Donna is a licensed counselor, business owner, 2x best-selling author, mother, sister, daughter, friend...lastly a Queen. In our conversation she revealed that she LOVES fairytales. Yes, you read that right...everyone loves a "happy ending" right? Well, so does Donna.  I realized...

Tell us something. Text us! Gumbeaux Fam!! Your girl is being 1 thing this month...CONSISTENT.  I know you've read the title and thought to yourself..."ooooo, okay what's this?" and we share the same sentiments. Dictionary.com defines "Powerhouse" as "a person or thing of great energy, strength, or power" and this is exactly what our guest, Dr. Allison Smith...

Tell us something. Text us! I had the pleasure of interviewing a representative of Generation Z, as well as a young collegiate student pursuing a degree in one of the most at-risk fields in the country at this time...the medical field, more specifically Respiratory Therapy. It just so happens that this wonderful, young woman happens to be my sister-in law. yeah Yeah...I know what you're think...

Tell us something. Text us! Hey Gumbeaux Fam!! I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the most captivating Black Mental Health Activist of our time, who is also a licensed counselor:  *Asha Gibson (IG/Twitter: @shespeakstherapy)* I am honored to know her and call her one of my sister-friends. She is a ball of energy, but an amazing source of information and a wealth of knowledge. She carries he...

Tell us something. Text us! Moving on to PART 2! My apologies in advance if this episode comes off a bit more abrasive than I’ve been in the past episodes...BUT this one hit home!  In a nutshell *I said to myself*: You don’t even know how worthy you are! You won’t even pay YOU for what you bring to the table—why you ask?? Some of you are constantly “compromising your number” to appease whomever bc...

Tell us something. Text us! Uh oh! Twofer!  2 for 1 special right here, Gumbeaux Fam! So I guess this is a large Gumbo with a side of potato salad 🧐  We got yet another SERIES, y’all. This one is “Give Yourself MORE GRACE”. I hope you enjoy part 1 as we explore what “Giving Grace” means to me and how we can begin to do that.  •First, as yourself ‘HOW IMPORTANT ARE YOU TO YOU?’ I hope this episode...

Tell us something. Text us! Hey Gumbeaux Fam! I have been “creatively constipated” and was blaming it on feeling overworked, stressed, spent—all of the above due to my inability to master work-life balance during a pandemic.  Let’s just say I had a harsh lesson in “Giving Yourself More Grace” this past month, and it was a very humbling lesson. Listen in as I explore “Black Heart 🖤”, a term that t...

Tell us something. Text us! Welcome back, Gumbeaux Fam!! This interview was special---like all the others. Sierra is a Nurse, Certified Fitness Trainer, Wife, Mom, and so much more. She agreed to come to The Gumbeaux Podcast (no pressure, right?) to share her secret ingredient to the pot I am calling (F.I.T-Female In Training; Freedom In Talk-Therapy; Female/Femininity In Transition, and I can go...

Tell us something. Text us! Gumbeaux Fam...I see we’ve all been ENTANGLED in conversation circulating relationships, marriages, friendships, boundaries, “predatory” behavior, etc.  You guessed it—we are talking about this hot topic! It may be a little early in July to talk about August, but hey we all seen her (Alsina) lol...ENJOY!  I hope this episode virtually feeds your soul. Enjoy! 

Tell us something. Text us! Hey Gumbeaux Fam!! **MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE A COMMENT** (Let us know how you feel about food for thought thus far.) Season 2 is under way...moving right along. I had the pleasure of talking to my sister-friend, Talasha. We solidified our bond at THE Southern University, and I am so proud of the woman she's become. This episode covers: * Self-love/Body Dysmorphia * Mom...

Tell us something. Text us! SEASON 2 HERE WE ARE! WE MADE IT!! DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT WITH YOUR RATING. :) First and foremost, thank you for listening! Guess what, y'all? There's a rapidly growing webshow via Facebook called "Paul Don't Lie". (Go visit the hashtag #PaulDon'tLie on Facebook). Well, I was invited on and took part in dialogue centered aroun...

Tell us something. Text us! Silence is defined as the avoidance of mentioning or discussing something. Gumbeaux Fam, we are not being SILENT at a time like this—I just cannot. This has been an emotionally exhausting week. Listen in to the highs and lows of all of this past week’s impact on me.  I am continuing to pray for peace in our country. Please do not let your silence be an indication of sup...

Tell us something. Text us! Gumbeaux Fam I have my husband with us tonight and we are talking HOME OWNERSHIP! We have the privilege of celebrating 1 year since becoming homeowners!! All praises go to God as you will hear in this week’s podcast. Listen as we share our challenges and triumphs related to the home buying process and some tips on how you, too, can become a homeowner!! ~Enjoy    I hope...

Tell us something. Text us! Hey Gumbeaux Fam... •Happy Mother’s Day •Happy Mental Health Awareness Month This is a ROUGH week and quite honestly I almost didn’t record this episode. My emotions have been all over the place. We have had some events that have transpired from a personal, and even national perspective, that have impacted me emotionally, spiritually, and PHYSICALLY. I’m so tired, but I...

Tell us something. Text us! Welcome back, Gumbeaux Fam! This is the final episode of our mini series “Mind Your Business”. Forgive me, tonight I gave you all I had! I think the quarantine is finally catching up to me in terms of ‘clouded thoughts’. Lol. Enjoy the episode. Can’t wait to hear from you guys!! SECURE THE BAG! I hope this episode virtually feeds your soul. Enjoy! 

Tell us something. Text us! Hey Gumbeaux Fam! We are continuing on with the Mind Your Business series. This week’s episode ‘Raising Brand’ is centered around brand building mindsets and defining the WHAT, WHO, and WHY. Enjoy, and don’t forget to rate/comment/subscribe!! I hope this episode virtually feeds your soul. Enjoy! 

Tell us something. Text us! Welcome Back. We are adding a little something extra to our Gumbeaux for the next few weeks. This episode kicks off our “MIND YOUR BUSINESS” series. We are going to explore the aspects of business, which is defined as any organization where people work together. Let’s get to the business. Enjoy.  I hope this episode virtually feeds your soul. Enjoy! 

Tell us something. Text us! Welcome Back, Gumbeaux Fam. I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my good friends, Erica Finney aka Mizz Black, last year for The Gumbeaux-Facebook webshow. I thought I’d let you all in on this conversation! This interview encompasses exactly what Gumbeaux is HOT (Humble, Opimitic, and Transparent). Listen how Erica’s experiences did not derail her but propel her an...