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The "Real Love with Lonnie and Kara" podcast with Lonnie & Kara Barker is a fun-filled, informative and encouraging show designed to provide daily motivation and inspiration for our listeners with real, relevant and relatable topics on love, life and marriage and so much more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lonniebarker/support
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All the resources you need are already within you. Everything you desire can also be found within, waiting to be cultivated and nurtured.Believe it or not, everything that, YOU need is in YOUR home!Join me for this week’s episode with special guest Cheryl Cheadle, also known as "Fancy," CEO and Founder of Fancy Cakes LLC, to hear her courageous jou…
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Marriage be hard? Ha! That's like saying water is wet. It's a never-ending adventure, full of laughs, tears, and endless memories. Marriage is not for the faint of heart, but it's an adventure that reveals new layers and depths as the years go by. The journey is full of laughter, tears, and memories that last a lifetime, making it a never-ending ro…
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We are tackling a sensitive topic this week on the pod in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Friends, you are not alone. ✋🏾All of us have felt anxiety one time or another, whether it be before a big test or public speaking. However, some people experience anxiety more than others. On this week’s episode of The Hello MaximizHer podcast, I…
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Grief may seem overwhelming, but there is hope for healing and growth. You are not alone, and there is help to guide you towards a brighter future. Today on The Hello MaximizHer I invite my new empowHered friend Melissa Phenicie, Founder, and CEO of Balcony Women, to share how her organization partners with widows and young girls to inspire hope, l…
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It’s easy to have faith when life is good. But what happens when you are faced with one trial and challenge after another? Faithfulness does not mean that we will be perfect. It does not mean that we won’t struggle or that we won’t make poor decisions. It does mean that we will continue to trust in God and try to follow His commandments even when l…
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Maximize your day? Yeah, you better believe planning is critical, Sis! Are you ready to master your calendar and win back control of your time? Well this episode is for YOU! Have you ever planned to lose weight, stop drinking, eat healthier, move more, or create a new habit? Did you know that the # 1 reason plans fail is because we fail to plan? On…
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Calling all queens, duchesses, countesses, princesses …. yes, Sis I’m talking to you, grab your crown because this episode is especially for you!Today’s episode we bring back a fan favorite from Season 2, yes we finally were able to synch up to make it happen, two years later but better late than never to share her story of bravery and faith. Dr. T…
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Hello, friends! Like a freight train we are picking up speed and momentum for season 5 of the Hello Maximizer Podcast. Are ya’ll still shouting for Jesus because last week’s episode with Karen…. was a testimony. I was so encouraged last week and from hearing from many of you too I realized that we needed to continue the vibe a little longer, so jus…
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Hello MaximizHers we’re back with a new season opener and let me tell you now! Go ahead and lace up those cute running shoes because you might start running for Jesus on this one! 🏃🏾‍♀️On this season 5 opener of The Hello MaximizHer Podcast I invite Occupational Nurse Karen Davis to share her OvercomHer story about how she fought and overcame cance…
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What if your power to move ahead was found in stepping back❓What if in order to gain clarity, energy, focus, and power, it would require you to take a few intentional steps back and maybe even pause for a moment or two❓In this final episode of The Hello MaximizHer season 4……I AM NOT talking about climbing, elevating, launching, leveling up or even …
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It hides in the shadows of our insecurities, shaming us with lies about our inadequacy. It even convinces us that we are not good enough that you don’t belong. This fear —that you don’t belong, that you’re not good enough, that somehow you tricked the admissions office, your employer, or your spouse, into choosing you, and that sooner or later they…
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Gratitude is a powerful force that has the ability to transform one’s mindset and enhance one’s overall well-being. As you begin to prepare your “giving of thanks” meal we want you to slip away and take an intentional pause for about 30 minutes and tune into this week’s episode of The Hello MaximizHER podcast with Kara. During this solo episode, Ka…
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Hey MaximizHers! Are you ready for a pod takeover? Kara's husband Lonnie invades the podcast to give us a little insight on our host Kara and will also discuss life's ups and downs, the challenges of setbacks, lessons from losses, the complexities of parenthood and more. This is a totally spontaneous conversation with a twist. Let’s make some noise…
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When you think about a story, what comes to mind? Perhaps an enjoyable summer read or maybe even a fable or fairytale. But a story doesn’t have to be confined to fiction. In fact, we tell stories every single day. How we see the past, how we envision the future – those are stories. How we convey a message, how we describe a product or service – tho…
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Rain came, wind blew, my house was built on you….. lyrics from Maverick City Music Firm Foundation. 🎶🎶🎵Bravery is rarely convenient. The price tag is usually higher than we’re comfortable paying. When we walk through different seasons or hardships in life, it can feel like God is silent. It can feel like you are seeking, praying, and asking but are…
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Creativity is, inarguably, at the root of every successful business, personal brand, or professional endeavor.Yet creating something from nothing isn't simple. It’s takes a whole lot of inspiration, perspective, patience, motivation, and an open mindset to fully unleash and unlock one’s creativity with faith. On today’s episode we invite Kenya Cart…
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Our human voice is a truly amazing instrument. We produce a range of incredibly nuanced sounds that are capable of conveying meaning, emotion, and subtle cues to others. There’s nothing I love to do more in this world than to turn on a beautiful song and get lost in the melody. The power of one’s voice has the ability to can change things. Think ab…
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The way you treat, think about, and talk to yourself isn’t just about YOU. Your MINDSET is YOUR BEST ASSET!In today’s episode we invite Founder of Gray Label Home Design and Home Stylist Kimberly Grayson shares her personal design story along with how she learned how to activate her faith while working through life’s daily challenges. One of those …
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We’re are back y’all with a new brand season and we’re talking about money! Many of us weren’t taught the importance of being a good steward over one’s finances nor the concept of building generational wealth.On today’s episode we invite Anyiesa Johnson, Chief Financial Officer and Financial Coach of Perennial Partners, a legacy wealth building com…
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It’s a season finale y’all! As we wrap up Season 3 of the FearLess Women’s series of The Hello MaximizHer podcast, we invite the one and only OG, that is the “original gal” my Mom Katherine Bracy and my Sister Nuceka Bracy- Chatman to share with listeners their brave story. During this engaging and enlightening conversation we discuss everything fr…
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Y’all she’s baaack, she dropped her last name but she’s still the same. Our favorite multipotentialite, Kayln Romaine Founder of Dream Forward Consulting is back on the show to chat it up, drop some more gems and reignite the fire she started last year. Kalyn Romaine, Founder of Dream Forward Consulting and Coaching Organizational Psychologist and …
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I Hate Cancer! And yes, I know hate is a strong word! Well I mean it! There is nothing lovable about cancer cells, nothing joyful about malignant tumors, and definitely nothing fun about surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and the rest.Life is freaking hard. We are all doing hard things every day – we love and lose; we forge and end friendships; battl…
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Jesus + Therapy. You can rock with both of them because it’s okay to love Jesus with your mind, body and soul and still seek professional therapy. Quite frankly, the concept of Christians getting therapy shouldn't be a big deal but for some, it is. Sometimes it is said that "If Jesus is enough, then we don't need therapy." but what if therapy is a …
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Hey y’all! Did you miss us?! We took a few deep cleansing breaths because we had to prepare y’all for this first time ever guest on the pod! Todays featured guest is…..drum rolls please, Minda Harts, founder of The Memo LLC, a premiere career development platform for women of color. Minda Harts is the bestselling and award-winning author of The Mem…
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Look around you – are you living the life you’ve always wanted? Settling is a comfortable alternative to stepping out on faith and doing it anyway regardless of one’s fear of failure, fear of judgement, fear of rejection, fear of change, fear of vulnerability and even fear of loneliness.Are you actively working toward that life? If not, you’re sett…
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Our personal best.It’s a state of excellence many of us strive for — often with disappointing results. You know who you are – but do you know who you could be? On today’s episode I bring on an old buddy my first college roommate from the University of Oklahoma Certified Holistic Fitness Specialist and Educator Tami Mitchell to share some winning st…
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The category is Fit! That’s right. We’re talkin’ about being fearfully & wonderfully fit! On today’s episode we chat it up with Dr. Tanjie Brewer who’s out here transforming lives through fitness, fashion and food. Dr. Tanjie is the CEO Stylish and Fit a company that focuses on total Wellness and Transformation. She is also a known certified nutrit…
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Dream Bigger! Calling all achievers, dreamers, go-getters, change agents, this episode is for you.In this week's episode of The Hello MaximizHer Podcast we bring in a special guest Carlisha Bradley, award-winning executive, education advocate, best-selling author and founder and CEO of of Women Empowering Nations (WEN) and Amplify for Women. Many w…
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Hey Fearless Black Woman! This episode drops at the intersection of Black History and Women’s History month. During this episode, Life Coach Kara Barker takes the opportunity to celebrate the women who continue to change the energy of the room upon entry and the world itself.In the next 20 minutes, we discuss the self prescribed struggle of being “…
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Let's face it: being in love is not always easy. With its magnified highs and lows, love is unpredictable and never what we expect – so much so that we might be tempted to cower in fear. But if we approach love fearlessly we can have relationships that can last. During this special Valentine’s Day REALationships crossover episode, we bring on a spe…
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Believe or not, you have the power to make a difference in your life with the simplest of actions! Making the most of the time you have right now is always a smart decision. But here’s the real kicker: you don’t necessarily have to seize an entire day in order to make a difference in your life. You just have to seize the moment.Sometimes all it tak…
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Tell a friend, to tell a friend…We have a new guest this week on this week’s episode of The Hello MaximizHer!!There’s something to be said about a woman who restricts her focus to only be on the Lord. Ya know? I don’t know about you but I love listening or watching a good series or episode that provides practical tools that can help me and others e…
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Did you know discomfort is a catalyst for growth? It makes you yearn for something more. It forces you to change, stretch, and adapt. Change is hard and most of us are resistant toward change. However a good leader inspires people to have confidence in their leader. A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves. Change is inevitab…
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How many of you have come to that uncomfortable and awkward intersection in your life where you feel like the next move you make will either clearly define your future, reshape it, or destroy it?Every life intersection brings its share of lessons if we take the opportunity not to blow through them but with intentionality we stop, look, ask and walk…
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During this episode, New Year Same You Author of Breakthroughs & Bless You’s 100 Day Devotional Journal and Life Coach Kara Barker encourages listeners to skip making those short-term or quick fix New Year's resolutions but instead setting intentional strategic goals with grace.Truth be told, only 9% of people actually keep the resolutions they set…
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We’ve all heard the myth that women don’t support each other—but it’s not true. Women can be powerful allies at work for other women. Climbing the proverbial ladder and breaking through the glass ceiling in the workplace has never been easy for women, especially minorities and women of color however the landscape has begun to shift with women occup…
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Did you know the real magic happens when you get outside of your comfort zone? Now I’m not talking about any razzle dazzle. I’m talking about the real power that comes from within when you finally decide not to lean on your own understanding but fully TRUST GOD. On this week’s episode of The Hello MaximizHer Podcast Kara takes an intentional detour…
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How often do you mess up? Life is far from perfect and I mess up and fail GOD daily. However, here’s how His love is full of grace, love and redemption: there is no one too sinful to be loved by GOD. There is no one is too broken to be REDEEMED! Hallelujah! The issue isn’t the amount of sin in a person; it’s the amount of grace God can give a perso…
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This week's episode features Celebrity Wellness Expert, Entrepreneur, Founder of Be A Warrior fitness apparel and Director of Steve Harvey Global Dr. Basheerah Ahmad. As a wellness guru on any given day, Basheerah Ahmad may be doing squats with Carrie Underwood, lifting weights with Vivica Fox, or tossing a medicine ball with Steve Harvey. Basheera…
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On this week’s episode we engage in a casual conversation with Technical Sourcer Christie Allen to share some practical advice about being a confident woman when making career moves and experiencing life transitions. We take a deep dive into discussing how women can remain humble while standing firm in one’s convictions when communicating one’s non…
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During this episode we have an intimate and thought provoking conversation with mental health professional Tori S. Dixon, MS, LPC with Graceful Journey Counseling to discuss the impacts of mental health and a few stigmas that are associated with seeking appropriate care. As we continue to move into a post pandemic world, Dixon shares with listeners…
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Being a woman in corporate America comes with its fair share of challenges, often facing gender discrimination and bias in the workplace. But, if you're a Black woman, or woman of color, these gender-based challenges are often compounded by obstacles of racism, biases and inequities making it even harder to navigate your way to the top. In this wee…
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This week we take our show on the road to Muskogee, Oklahoma where we have a fun and engaging conversation with young entrepreneur and business mogul Brittany Renee Beasley of Beautiful Blessings. During this week’s episode Brittany drops gem after gem about being brave as a young entrepreneur by using the art of being courageous when taking the pa…
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In this episode of The Hello MaximizHer Podcast, we invite Lacey MacLeod CEO of Talent Uplifted to share her winning coaching techniques and leadership performance strategies she uses with clients and teams to promote confidence, drive results and increase clarity around one’s purpose. Throughout this episode, you will immediately feel connected to…
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In this week's episode we invite Sue Ann Hong, President and CEO of Center of Asian Pacific American Women and former senior leader at a Fortune 50 organization to share leadership insights and perspectives on allyship, advocacy and sponsorship. Sue Ann shares with listeners the power of leveraging one’s voice, being courageous and having confidenc…
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In this of The Hello MaximizHer episode, we discuss leadership presence and being brave in the workplace with our special guest Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah CEO of TMJ Consulting. Dr Tara is an accomplished executive director, award winning author and international speaker that exudes leadership confidence and presence. During this episode we dive int…
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This week's episode features special guest Salange Shepard, an entrepreneur and influencer as well as the founder and CEO of BraveHer and Digne Collection. Her brand symbolizes an everyday woman who recognizes her intrinsic worth and isn't afraid to let the world know.Salange encourages listeners to dig deep, be a little curious and put one’s full …
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Think back over this past year and take some time to thank God for His grace and mercy. This has been a year of miracles and blessings and as we wrap up 2021 and enter into the new year, Kara encourages us to shift our focus on one word. Can a single word change your life for the better? The answer is yes. For the past several years, Kara shares ho…
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We are now entering into the final stretch of 2021. In this season God is prompting us to step out of our common place of normalcy and move into our next place of destiny. Faith implies unanswered questions. When God says, “Go”, I’ve learned that faith doesn’t always mean all of my questions will be answered. In fact, God is intentional in giving a…
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It is a sad reality in the American workplace that women of color are still underutilized, overlooked and unappreciated. In this inspirational podcast episode Kara discusses the necessity of creating meaningful relationships, the power of mentorship and the necessity of sponsorship for women of color. It is time for women to speak up and be heard w…
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