Feeling down about the human condition? Looking for a glimmer of the spiritual in contemporary life? Constellation Prize, a podcast from The Believer magazine, talks to subjects about their existential problems—how art, God, and loneliness fit in their lives. The newest episodes include Nightwalking, a four-part mini series featuring the poet Terry Tempest Williams. You can donate on our website: https://www.thebeliever.net/constellation-prize/
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The MILFs (Moneymaking Independent Lady Friends) Who Pivot Podcast is the official podcast of women aged 40 and above who have experienced significant life shifts and are now living out a new set of dreams and goals. The goal of MILFs Who Pivot is to build a community of women where we can share our stories of change, triumph, and lifestyle redesign while inspiring other MILFs of any age to do the same. This show will encourage you to step outside of your comfort zone, dispel myths related t ...
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Transparent conversations from powerful women who shed light on past mistakes, struggles, a-ha moments, and life lessons. Spirituality. Accountability. Sisterhood. Service.
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Ep 6: Leveling Up in Life Through the Decades in Fitness, Writing, and Coaching - All While Donning a Bikini
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Elizabeth Resnick is a 57 year old double-certified health and weight loss coach, author, and content creator on Instagram and LTK. She is also a two time quarterfinalist in the Maxim Cover Girl competition in her fifties, competing with women in their twenties and thirties. In this episode, Elizabeth shares her journey of self-discovery and empowe…
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Ep 5: 12 Simple Steps to Creating a Life with Intention
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In this solo episode, Bianca discusses the importance of living with intention and shares 12 ways to create a life full of intention and joy. She acknowledges that change is not easy and emphasizes the importance of being uncomfortable and understanding that lifestyle redesign is not a race. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of Solo Episodes …
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Ep 4: Brains and Beauty: A Scientist turned model led her into the world of Advocacy Against Toxic Industry Stereotypes
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Recently, I had the privilege of getting to know the lovely Amy Taylor, scientist turned model, pilot, Broadcaster, and all around Renaissance Woman! In this episode, Amy discusses how she pivoted from careers in biotechnology and oil to modeling for some of the world’s top magazines. She gets candid about appreciating the many stages of life - men…
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Episode 3: From Pain to Profit: How She Built a Thriving Pilates Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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This week I am joined by Danielle Linneweber, founder of Purposeful Pilates, a Minneapolis based pilates studio. In this episode, Danielle shares her journey from a career in corporate communications to fitness. She discusses her personal battle with chronic pain that eventually led her to pilates. Danielle emphasizes the importance of finding a hi…
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Ep 2: How a PR Mogul Transitioned from Crafting Press Releases to Producing an Award Winning Film
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This week in the guest chair we have Pam Finn, the Ireland-based founder of PR Pam, a public relations and filmmaking company. In this episode, Pam shares her journey from public relations to filmmaking. She discusses her background in PR, her decision to pivot into the film industry, and her experience creating a critically acclaimed documentary a…
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Welcome to the official trailer for the MILFs Who Pivot Podcast, hosted by Bianca Terry. The acronym MILFs = (Moneymaking Independent Lady Friends). This podcast was created to highlight the amazing stories of women aged 40 and above, who have experienced significant life shifts and are now living out a new set of dreams and goals. Subscribe to our…
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This is Episode 1 of our new 4-part series, Nightwalking. Bianca receives a call from a famous writer, Terry Tempest Williams, who suggests they do a project together. They plan to embark on a ritual — taking walks at night, and writing each other daily letters. Terry promises that this will bring them closer to God. Bianca has doubts. Music by: Is…
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Bianca walks the dark country roads of Vermont, while Terry walks the quiet Utah canyons. Through their letters they grow closer, though it’s still unclear how the letters will reveal the divine. Meanwhile, Bianca’s grandfather says the project is stupid. Bianca is stressed, until she unexpectedly meets a lover. Music by: Greta Morgan, Peter Sandbe…
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Terry’s nightwalking ritual brings her closer to ecstasy. Bianca is still struggling. The moon continues to grow, until the final night of the project arrives. Terry is confident she will have a spiritual experience. Music by: The Westerlies, Greta Morgan, Lullatone, and Zubin Hensler.By The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever
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In the final episode of the series, Bianca goes nightwalking in New York City and talks to strangers about God. She meets an exterminator, two lonely Russian men on a Tinder date, a bodega owner, a college student questioning her faith, and a costume designer mourning a lost lover, who seems to understand the whole project. Music by: Zubin Hensler,…
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We are excited to sit and chat with Houston Creative, Founder of Le chateau Houston and Holistic Roots Skincare. Jasmine Terry is a visionary living within purpose and has a passion for creating experiences for people to amplify their quality of life! Find out what sparked Jasmine to start her company and her grandmothers inspiration on her life. A…
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Julia Tucker is a Wife, Pastor, Teacher, Mom of 2, Creative Strategist and Content Creator. This gifted communicator and visionary joins our transparent conversation on struggling with pride, what its like to work with her hubby in full-time ministry and how to make family a priority in 2022. Lot's of laughs during this talk! Get ready!…
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Kisha Simmons (Coach and Founder of TEEN KICK) delivers powerful tips on giving yourself grace, releasing perfection and is anyone in need of some self-care ideas? She's got a few! Find out what she overcame from her past that has lead her to become a dynamic, impactful speaker and coach. This episode is brought to you by The Blessings Gallery…
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Amy Vogel ( Director of Spiritual Growth at Upper Room Houston) shares tools to help women in leadership roles, what life is like as a mom of 3 teen girls and endurance vs resilience.By Jillian JJ Simmons
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The artist B. Wurtz reflects on what is boring, and a three decade relationship with his only belt. Featuring: socks, garbage, and Andy Warhol.By The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever
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Bianca spends two years listening to over 500 recordings made by the Pulitzer Prize winning poet Franz Wright. Featuring: a tape recorder, a cat named Robert, and a hatred for MFA programs. Produced with Jay Allison for the public radio website Transom.org.By The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever
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A short reflection on a spool of thread. Featuring: the aforementioned spool of thread.By The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever
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Nonfiction filmmaker Caveh Zahedi, creator of The Show About the Show, talks about how his relationship to God has changed over the course of his life. Featuring: mushroom trips, a metaphorical meat locker, and an earthworm.By The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever
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Bianca goes looking for a stranger and meets Sophia, a school crossing guard. They spend six months together. Featuring: Sartre, twists, and organ music.By Bianca Giaever & The Believer Magazine
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Episode 24: Respect My Crown featuring Bianca Hughes
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Join this fun conversation with licensed professional counsleor (specializing in perfectionism), speaker and friend, Biance K Hughes @authenticallybeyou Check out our open discussion on: Becoming a therapist as her second career Feeling like you are not enough and how it leads to perfectionism The importance of therapy AND doing the constant work t…
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Episode 23: Respect My Crown featuring Jennifer Lester
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In this episode, I speak with @JenniferLester, Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Speaker and Author from Atlanta, Ga: Check out our open discussion on: Her biggest fear that she overcame and how it put lead to big money The new epidemic: Worrying about what others think How gratitude creates generational wealth Being paralyzed by our inner critic and ho…
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Episode 22: Respect My Crown Featuring Jemimia Lee (DATING ABUSE)
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In this episode, I speak with Jemimia Lee, is a Crisis Counselor/Advocate for Houston Police Department’s, Family Violence Unit Check out our open discussion on: The alarming statistics on Domestic Abuse in Houston, TX Resources available to victims including Crime Victims Compensation for medical bills, loss of wages, psychiatric care, etc. BEWARE…
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Episode 21: Respect My Crown - Plant-based Chef & Holistic Coach Latara Jeffers
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In this episode, I speak with Plant-Based Chef and Holistic Coach, LaTara Jeffers(@beveganish) Check out our open discussion on: What veganISH really means How years of hospital visits lead her to become vegan Unhealthy VS Healthy vegans Not having to give up the food she loves The steps YOU can take to begin the vegan journey and why her friends t…
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Episode 20: Respect My Crown with Kecia Johnson
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December 1st is World AIDS Day, however, the conversation on HIV/AIDS needs to happen more than these nationally celebrated days (especially when it comes to black women). Today I chat with HIV/AIDS Advocate, Speaker and Author of Dying to be D.I.V.A., Kecia Johnson. Check out our open discussion on: The day she "accidentally" found out she was liv…
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Episode 19: Respect My Crown featuring Thao Lou
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Ready for a healthier lifestyle in 2020? Ready to live your best live fo'real? Today I chat with Certified Yoga Instructor, Food Lover, World Explorer and Holistic Health & Wellness Blogger, Thao Lou! Check out our open discussion on: How living with psoriasis put her on the path to health and wellness (and she how healed herself in the process) So…
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Episode 18: Respect My Crown featuring Dr. MeMe Brown
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She is NOT YOUR AVERAGE CHIC (or First Lady), in this episode I speak with author, speaker, creator of The NYAC conference and Co-Pastor of Exodus Church, Dr. MeMe Brown Check out our open discussion on: Using her pain of a miscarriage to propel into the life she desires How we minimize ourselves trying to be everything to everybody Creating NYAC (…
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Episode 17: Respect My Crown featuring Tamiko Lowry-Pugh
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Today is the final day of October and #DomesticAbuseAwarenessMonth, today I speak to International Bestselling Author, Life Coach, and Domestic Violence Expert, Tamiko Lowry-Pugh Check out our open discussion on: How she healed from her abusive relationship and gained the courage to tell her story Realizing her purpose while pushing through her pai…
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Episode 16: Respect My Crown featuring Dr. Shana D Lewis
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As we wrap up #DomesticAbuseAwarenessMonth, I chat with author, motivational speaker, trainer, licensed professional counselor and Founder of HerVoice, Dr. Shana Lewis Check out our open discussion on: How she is helping you to GET YOUR LIFE with her latest book! Why women keep going back and the work she does to keep them from returning Understand…
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Episode 15: Respect My Crown featuring Jae Nash
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I love this woman! I had the pleasure of working with her during my my short stint at V103 in Atlanta. She is the REALEST! In this episode, I speak with author, reality tv star, actress, radio personality and marketing expert Jae Nash on: Authoring Girl Power Uncensored and standing in her truth Healing from her husband's death and struggling with …
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Episode 14: Respect My Crown featuring Josie Pickens
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In this episode, I speak with writer, professor and thought leader Josie "Jonubian" Pickens on: How to find your voice Embracing the "Angry Black Woman" Syndrome Is there ever a time when is it NOT ok to speak up? Criticism, trolls and messiness of social media Black Twitter The power of vulnerability Where her magic comes from You can also connect…
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Episode 13: Respect My Crown featuring Dr. Shalonda Crawford
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Dr. Shalonda Crawford is a wife, a mother (of 6), and co-pastor alongside her husband, Pastor Shep Crawford of The Experience Christian Ministries (ECM), located in South Los Angeles. She is also the founder of “Women Breaking Free”, an impactful annual women’s conference in Los Angeles. Dr. Crawford’s is also a highly sought-after psychologist. In…
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Episode 12: Respect My Crown featuring Andrea Wise-Brown
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I love this woman! She is sweet, sassy and super smart! In this very down-to-earth conversation we bust a few myths on mental health, talk about how Nipsey Hussle's death may have caused some fans to go intro depression, and the big reasons why black women coming to therapy! In this episode, I speak with Mental Health Expert, Andrea Wise-Brown... C…
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Episode 11: Respect My Crown featuring Yolanda Adams
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We met in the kitchen while working for Radio One! She is one of the biggest names in Gospel, a fabulous mother, inspirational woman and one of my favorite people. You know her as Yolanda, I know her as Auntie Yo. Tune in to our raw and real conversation on life, love and lots of Jesus. In this episode, I speak with Grammy Award Winning Gospel Arti…
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Episode 10: Respect My Crown featuring Necole Kane
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It's been a few years since we've had the chance to catch up and quite a bit has changed in Necole's life since we first connected. Enjoy this true "girl talk" convo on life, love and the pursuit of SELF-AWARENESS! In this episode, I speak with Founder and Editor N Chief of XONECOLE.COM , Necole Kane... Check out our open discussion on: Lovin' your…
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Episode 09: Respect My Crown featuring Terri Thomas
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We've had many transparent conversations over the 20 years that we've known each other. This podcast was no different. You are officially a fly on the wall to this intimate discussion with a real life boss chic, the woman who runs 3 of Houston's top radio stations. I almost cried. Again. In this episode, I speak with Author, Coach and Operations Ma…
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Episode 08: Respect My Crown Featuring Marsha Ambrosius (LIVE AT MPAC FILM FEST)
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This was such a powerful and emotional conversation. Marsha is the girl I want to invite to girl's night out at the house to drink, eat and talk! I hope you enjoy this REAL conversation that happened live at MPAC Film Festival last month. In this episode, I chat with 6 time Grammy Nominated Artist, Songwriter, producer, activist and mommy, Marsha A…
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Episode 07: Respect My Crown featuring Linsey Davis
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JJ’s Respect My Crown podcast features a diverse group of powerful women from across the country. Each transparent conversation sheds light on past mistakes, struggles, A-ha moments, and life lessons. In this episode, I chat with Linsey Davis, Author of "The World is Awake" & ABC Correspondent for World News, Good Morning America, 20/20 and Nightli…
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Episode 06: Respect My Crown featuring Family & Couples Therapist Rabia Ilahi
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JJ’s Respect My Crown podcast features a diverse group of powerful women from across the country. Each transparent conversation sheds light on past mistakes, struggles, A-ha moments, and life lessons. In this episode, I chat with Family/Couples Therapist, Rabia Ilahi, MA, LMFT Check out our open discussion on: Finding and owning YOUR privilege Why …
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Episode 05: Respect My Crown featuring Tami Roman
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JJ’s Respect My Crown podcast features a diverse group of powerful women from across the country. Each transparent conversation sheds light on past mistakes, struggles, A-ha moments, and life lessons. In this episode, I chat with Reality TV Star, Actress, & Comedian Tami Roman Check out our open discussion on: Creating a safe space for her daughter…
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Episode 04: Respect My Crown featuring Brittany Krystle
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JJ’s Respect My Crown podcast features a diverse group of powerful women from across the country. Each transparent conversation sheds light on past mistakes, struggles, A-ha moments, and life lessons. In this episode, I chat with Personal Brand & Growth Expert Brittany Krystle Check out our open discussion on: Career Changes & The Grind Mastering Y…
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Episode 03: Respect My Crown featuring Lucinda Cross
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JJ’s Respect My Crown podcast features a diverse group of powerful women from across the country. Each transparent conversation sheds light on past mistakes, struggles, A-ha moments, and life lessons. In this episode, I chat with Author, Speaker and Business Coach Lucinda Cross. Check out our open discussion on: Creating a new life after jail Self-…
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Episode 02: Respect My Crown featuring Amy Dubois Barnett
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JJ’s Respect My Crown podcast features a diverse group of powerful women from across the country. Each transparent conversation sheds light on past mistakes, struggles, A-ha moments, and life lessons. In this episode, I chat with Amy Dubois Barnett, Author and Chief Content Officer of TheGrio.com. Check out our open discussion on: One huge tip to b…
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Episode 01: Respect My Crown featuring Pastor Mia Wright
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“Respect My Crown,” a community designed to support women who desire to step into the abundance that awaits them. We know that now is the time to manifest our visions, realize our dreams and accomplish our goals. “Respect My Crown” is a support system that encourages women to deepen in spirituality, sisterhood, accountability and service. JJ’s Resp…
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