Looking for the 5F gift tests we discussed in episodes 2-4? Check out https://www.epiclife.org/resourcesWho we are:Just a couple of sisters that have been radically saved, covered in grace, and undeservingly smothered in anointing for the sake of the Kingdom of God. We're for Him because He's here for you. Our desire is to inspire you with powerful truth. Join us as we share the crazy fun stories about adventures God send us on together, like the first time we casted real demons out of someo ...
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Mental Health Association Oklahoma created The Mental Health Download podcast to share stories each week about mental illness, homelessness, incarceration and suicide, and how each can impact our lives in a profound way. Mental health affects everyone, yet the social stigma attached to mental health issues keeps so many of our family members, friends, colleagues and neighbors silent. Why are we so afraid to talk about these issues? Each week, our host Adi McCasland invites guests to share ho ...
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The Manufacturing Shake-Up
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The Manufacturing Shake-Up is dedicated to transforming the manufacturing landscape for women and other under-represented groups. Not just filling the gaps but creating real opportunities for growth and development. More than a call for change; it’s a means of empowerment. This podcast shares compelling journeys, valuable insights, and lessons learned from women in manufacturing while building a community that relates to their stories, learns from shared knowledge, and is inspired to forge t ...
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A podcast about the sisterhood of science. A healthy mix of issues facing women in STEM, good solid chit chat, and belly laughs.
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Dr. Bizzy Riley and her guests get real about the good, the bad, the ugly and the bumpy. Life isn't a dress rehearsal, so Live Like You Give A Damn.
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Netflix star, producer, content creator and a proud Howard University graduate, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is stepping out with her brand-new podcast Trials to Triumphs. The interview-style show debuted on the Oprah Winfrey Network, which includes the popular Oprah’s Super Soul podcast. As one of the lead actresses in both the movie and series Dear White People, Ashley is deeply connected to many of the premiere innovators and performers in the entertainment industry. Her personal and ...
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Combining Heart and Business with Robin Ritz, InCord
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How do you combine heart with business and still be profitable? You lead with love and respect, and it all comes back to you. Robin Ritz, Creative Visionary at InCord reminds us that people generally want to do more for people that do more for them. Call it the law of reciprocity – or just kindness begets kindness....but Robin has learned that you …
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Great people make great snacks with Jess Westerfield, Lesser Evil Snacks
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Do you need a boost of positive energy – look no further than this episode! Jess Westerfield, Director of People + Culture at Lesser Evil, perfectly reflects the company's products - a boost of energy that's healthy and fun! Jess, Ellen, and Jenny talk about Lesser Evils' outstanding culture – it's no wonder they've been able to build and retain a …
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Kerri Fisher talks about the nuances of the human experience
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Today, we have Mental Health Association Oklahoma’s Children's Behavioral Health Program Manager, Cynthia Mooney talking with Kerrie Fisher, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University. Kerri has 16 years of practice and teaching experience, and she is passionate about providing train…
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Empowering the next generation with Rani Viroja, Accuturn & AMEP
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In this week's episode, Jenny and Ellen sit down with Rani Viroja, Quality Engineer at Accuturn and Co-Chair of the Advanced Manufacturing Employers Partnership (AMEP). Rani shares her journey into manufacturing, which isn't as straight-forward as you'd think, considering her parents own Accuturn! Now she wants to spread the word about manufacturin…
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Finding balance in a fast career trajectory with Brittany Isherwood, Burke Aerospace
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What does it look like to skyrocket to the top of your field? Let's find out with Brittany Isherwood, President of Burke Aerospace. Brittany's journey is fast-paced, but filled with really thought-proving ideas about finding balance. We hear a lot about work-life balance, but balance can also be found within the workplace. Brittany talks about the …
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Paying it Forward with Milliechel Ramirez, Carey Manufacturing
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Not only is Milliechel Ramirez a Process Engineer at Carey Manufacturing, she's also an Instructor at Capital Community College and offers talks and tours for high school students and parent information sessions for their parents. AND that's all in her free time from being a mom, too! Millie sounds like a superwoman, because she is! In this episode…
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Cultural Transformation with Hannah Belmont, Westminster Tool
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Hannah Belmont took a winding path before landing at her family's manufacturing company. In fact, she didn't know she wanted to be in the industry until landing a job writing about manufacturing...and slowly but surely fell in love with it! Now in the role of Talent Development Manager, she continues the important work that Westminster Tool has put…
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Brewing manufacturing success with Cindi Bigelow, Bigelow Tea
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Tea, leadership insights, giving back, speaking up, and more tea! As a third-generation leader, Cindi Bigelow, CEO of Bigelow Tea, shares her remarkable journey of growing through many roles before taking on the role of CEO of her family-owned tea company. She talks about the value of prioritizing – you can't do everything! Cindi shares her incredi…
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Sit down with us and Farnosh Sadler from TRIUMPH. Farnosh has had an inspiring career journey. It's all about building strong relationships. Farnosh describes how she transitioned from her first job in retail and developed a meaningful career in aerospace manufacturing thanks to a business relationship she developed along the way. Her journey is a …
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Thriving with Female Manufacturing Leadership
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Episode 2 of The Manufacturing Shake-Up and our first with a woman in manufacturing! We welcome the fabulous Sara Fradette, Production Planner at Bead Electronics. Sara shares her journey from studying economics to thriving in manufacturing. Find out how her role in production planning keeps her days dynamic and exciting. In this episode, Sara tell…
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A Manufacturing Career Can Change Your Life with Paul Lavoie
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Manufacturing Shake-Up! We're so glad you're here! None of us would be here listening to this podcast right now if it weren't for today's podcast guest, Paul Lavoie, CT's Chief Manufacturing Officer. After realizing that some of the smartest people he knows in manufacturing are women, Paul knew he had to do …
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What are we doing and why are we here? Manufacturing needs a shake-up! A recent 2024 study forecasted that the US manufacturing industry needs up to 3.8 million jobs filled within the next decade. At the same time, women represent only 29% of the manufacturing workforce. With such a large gap now and into the future, there are massive growth opport…
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Trials to Triumphs Special: Healing the Next Generation
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In this anthology episode, Trials to Triumphs host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins revisits key insights from this season on generational healing. ABFJ looks back at how actress, comedian, and social justice advocate Amanda Seales learned to set healthy boundaries with her mother and what radical acceptance taught best-selling author Ashley C. For…
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Join Hannah and Robin as they discuss the feasts of the Lord. These celebrations hold deep meaning, prophecy, and answers to mysteries that all believers and Jesus should know and understand. Hear a little of all 7 feasts, and how we celebrate them with our families. Be sure to follow us on fb honeyandfirepodcast instagram honeyandfire_podcast…
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Actress Bresha Webb sees God’s hand in all things. She talks to Ashley about moving through grief with resilience and hope. Two years ago, Bresha lost her father in the midst of filming her hit show, Run the World. Despite the pain of that season, she pushed through believing that goodness would find her on the other side of her grief. Speaking can…
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Trials to Triumphs Special: ABFJ and Friends on the Blessing of Sisterhood
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Trials to Triumphs host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is joined by three of her best friends: Angelique, Crystel, and Madison for a special conversation on growth and the beauty of sisterhood. Reflecting on the genesis of their friendships (meeting Crystel in middle school and later, Angelique and Madison at Howard University), the group shares …
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How Dr. Anita Phillips Cultivates “The Garden Within”
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Trauma therapist, life coach, and minister Dr. Anita Phillips believes embracing our emotions with authenticity is crucial to leading a powerful life. She talks to Ashley about the connection between our emotional well-being and our spiritual and physical health. Drawing from her New York Times best-selling book, "The Garden Within," Dr. Anita reve…
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Contentment in Singleness with special guest Jen Green
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This episode is so sweet and powerful. Join us as we hear Jen's story and journey to finding contentment after breaking the idols in her life. This episode is great for any single person, young teens to grown adults. Be sure to follow us on fb honeyandfirepodcast instagram honeyandfire_podcastBy Robin & Hannah
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Franchesca Ramsey on Moving Forward With Ease
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Actor, writer, and speaker Franchesca Ramsey no longer believes in forcing opportunities. Franchesca talks to Ashley about the importance of pursuing alignment and ease in her career. Franchesca describes how the support she received from her parents as a child nurturing multiple creative passions continues to serve her today. She opens up about ho…
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Actress, comedian, and social justice advocate Amanda Seales has never been afraid of speaking the truth. In this candid conversation, Amanda talks to Ashley about the cost of being honest. Recalling a classroom experience in which she corrected her teacher, Amanda reveals she learned early that speaking up for what she believed in can sometimes ma…
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Dr. Robin Aupperle, Elisabeth Akeman and Dr. Hannah Berg talk about their work at Laureate Institute for Brain Research
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Today, I am talking with Dr. Robin Aupperle, Elisabeth Akeman and Dr. Hannah Berg Aupperle is is a licensed clinical psychologist and Principal Investigator at Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) and Associate Professor at the University of Tulsa. Her research uses neuroimaging and behavioral measures to better understand approach-avoidanc…
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Hannah Fallis Bronfman Dreams Without Limits
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Wellness entrepreneur and angel investor Hannah Fallis Bronfman has never “lived in a box.” Hannah talks to Ashley about harnessing her potential and allowing herself to expand beyond her wildest dreams. As a young girl growing up biracial in New York City, Hannah’s parents taught her there were no limitations on what she could do or dream and that…
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Seasons of Friendship- with special guest, Kim!
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Join Robin and Hannah, with special guest, Kim Green, as they discuss the changes and sometimes difficult moments in friendship. Be sure to follow us on fb honeyandfirepodcast instagram honeyandfire_podcastBy Robin & Hannah
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Charity Lawson on the Magic of Opportunity
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Dancing with the Stars finalist and star of the Bachelorette Charity Lawson is living out her wildest dreams. Charity talks to Ashley about creating a vision board full of future goals. While Charity had bold dreams in mind, she never could’ve imagined the year she eventually experienced. After being nominated to compete on The Bachelor by a close …
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How Lena Waithe’s Dreams Made Room For Her
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Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actor Lena Waithe has always relentlessly pursued her dreams. Ashley and Lena talk about meeting over a decade ago and the growth they’ve experienced in their friendship since their early days in Los Angeles. While Lena initially desired to pursue a career in television writing, the opportunity to star in Netflix’…
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Actress Gail Bean is trading frustration for gratitude. Gail talks to Ashley about the challenge of navigating 2023. After enduring the actor’s strike, a breakup, and saying goodbye to her hit show Snowfall, Gail found herself walking through a dark valley of uncertainty. It was difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel in the face of so …
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Carolyn Burns, LCSW from the School of Social Work OU Online Campus discusses trauma and its effects on the brain
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We spoke with Carolyn Burns, an instructor and field faculty liaison for the School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma Online Campus. Carolyn is licensed clinical social worker who has practiced therapy for more than eighteen years. Additionally, with more than twenty-three years of social work experience, her career has spanned from publ…
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Actress Melanie Liburd knows how to fight for what she needs. She tells Ashley taking her craft into her own hands as a budding actress was one of her greatest acts of self-care. In the early stages of her career, Melanie struggled to juggle multiple auditions during Hollywood’s ‘pilot season hustle.’ Having recently moved from London to Los Angele…
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What Teyonah Parris Understands About the Magnitude of a Miracle
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Actress Teyonah Parris knows the power of co-creating with God. In this heartfelt conversation, she talks to Ashley about the process of nurturing a God-given dream. Comparing the experience of believing before seeing to walking through a pregnancy, Teyonah shares how she learned to activate her faith and remain expectant. She also discusses the im…
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April Ryan Made History Asking the Right Questions
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White House correspondent and author April Ryan has always used her voice for good. April talks to Ashley about discovering her purpose in one of America’s most prestigious political institutions. As a young girl from Baltimore, Maryland, April constantly fought to overcome adversity and being underestimated. Reflecting on her early days at the Whi…
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Karen Pittman Aligns Herself With Abundance
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Actress Karen Pittman no longer subscribes to a scarcity mindset. The Nashville native talks to Ashley about learning to align herself with abundance and claiming what was rightfully hers. Karen describes the major transitions of her life including shifting from the cutthroat financial world to attending NYU’s prestigious acting program...while pre…
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It is such a blessing to get to be on a friendship level with Jesus. In this episode, we chat about what that means to each of us, and how to be a good friend to the creator and king. What a gift! What a status! What a privilege! Be sure to follow us on fb honeyandfirepodcast instagram honeyandfire_podcast…
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Brandi Sellerz-Jackson Thrives in Community
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Doula and author Brandi Sellerz-Jackson understands the power of sharing our stories in community. She talks to Ashley about growing up in Alabama and functioning in survival mode. When she found the courage to revisit her childhood trauma in therapy later in life, Brandi discovered that healing happens in community. Brandi also discusses her work …
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Juli Leber and Emily McPherson from Healthy Minds Policy Initiative
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Today, I am talking with Julie Leiber and Emily McPherson, Mental Health Policy Fellows at Healthy Minds Policy Initiative. Emily is researching methamphetamine overdose and harm reduction, and Julie has been focusing on programs of assertive community treatment. Together, they were also Zarrow Mental Health Symposium presenters at last year’s even…
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Hannah and Robin are back for a fun and encouraging 2024 podcast season! Join us as we take the next few weeks to talk about friendship! This episode, A Friend like Jesus, explores how we navigate our own hearts as we consider the kind of friends we want to be. Hear about the dumb mistakes we've made, and how we challenge ourselves to be more like …
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Wendy Raquel Robinson is “Dreaming Awake”
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Award-winning actress Wendy Raquel Robinson has learned how to sit in her dreams. The South-Central LA native talks to Ashley about the defining moments in her life and career; from her early days taking the stage at Howard University to starring in the long-running hit series, The Game. No stranger to the grind of the entertainment business, Wendy…
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Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Samara Joy accomplished a major feat when she was awarded Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammys. But just two months later, she realized her newfound success came with new challenges. Samara talks to Ashley about prioritizing rest in the midst of walking in her purpose. She also shares the importance of taking breaks …
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Model Achieng Agutu is Stepping into Her “Grounded Era”
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Blogger and model Achieng Agutu no longer lives within societal confines. The self-proclaimed “Confidence Queen” talks to Ashley about learning to love herself and confidently step into her power. As a child growing up in Kisumu, Kenya, Achieng knew all about the unwritten rules dictating how women in that society should behave. But as she grew old…
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Emmy-nominated actress and Human Rights Advocate, Angelica Ross uses her privilege for purpose. Angelica talks to Ashley about embracing her essence and fighting for what she believes in despite the cost. When a series of unfortunate events led to a fallout with one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers, Angelica chose not to buckle and bend under…
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Sanya Richards-Ross Knows the Power of Prayer and Preparation
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Four-time Olympic gold medalist and star of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, Sanya Richards-Ross talks to Ashley about understanding the power of the tongue. From predicting her Olympic win at the age of nine, to preparing herself to retire from track and field, prayer and preparation have served Sanya in powerful ways throughout her life. Sanya als…
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Comedian and actress Nicole Byer’s superpower is authenticity. In this candid conversation, Nicole talks to Ashley about gratitude, discovering her creative voice, and being unapologetically herself. Despite the entertainment industry’s subjective and fickle nature, Nicole has always trusted her brand of funny. The Emmy-nominated host emphasizes th…
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CEO and Founder of Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole knows the road toward purpose-driven work is paved with successes and failures. After a grease fire destroyed her first restaurant in New York City, Pinky relocated to Atlanta where she developed the concept for her now multi-million dollar restaurant chain, Slutty Vegan. Pinky talks to Ashley about how t…
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Dr. Iyanla Vanzant Lives Life in Full Bloom
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Life coach and bestselling author, Dr. Iyanla Vanzant is no longer playing small. While the world may know her as a masterful spiritual teacher, Dr. Iyanla confesses to Ashley that there are some days where she forgets to embrace her full power. Dr. Vanzant shares how her phrase of the year “full bloom” is helping her live life to the fullest. The …
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We're back! Join us as we chat with a special guest about the parts of God that are just a little hard for some people. Be sure to follow us on fb honeyandfirepodcast instagram honeyandfire_podcastBy Robin & Hannah
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CEO and Boxing Champion, Laila Ali has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Laila talks to Ashley about the trials and triumphs of following in her famous father's footsteps as a young woman. Despite initially lacking her dad’s approval, Laila defied the odds and claimed her spot as one of the boxing greats when she became an undefeated worl…
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Necole Kane Knows the Power of a Positive Mindset
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Media mogul Necole Kane lives a lifestyle of abundance. The serial entrepreneur talks to Ashley about overcoming rock bottom moments in her career after finding global success as celebrity gossip blogger, Necole Bitchie. Necole says her unwavering belief that her purpose was always greater than “giving good tea” led her to sunset her blog and launc…
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Nicole Avant Leads a Significant Life by Choosing Joy
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Author, producer, and philanthropist Nicole Avant knows how to make life count. In her discussion with Ashley, Nicole talks about the importance of choosing happiness in the face of adversity and honoring the legacy of her community. Avant shares her personal journey of finding courage and making intentional choices to maintain joy after the sudden…
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Actress Kylie Bunbury is intentionally vulnerable enough to discover her true self. In her conversation with close friend Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins, Kylie lets go of her “armor” and reveals secrets from her past to tell her most authentic story. Kylie opens up about the sexual abuse she experienced growing up, and how she’s healing on the ot…
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Glory Edim Cultivated a Space for Black Excellence and Built a Legacy
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Attending Howard University transformed Glory Edim’s life. The author and founder tells Ashley how her unique experience at “HU” inspired her to create Well-Read Black Girl, a book club and community for Black women. In this conversation, Glory reflects on her journey with Well-Read Black Girl, from its humble beginnings as a Brooklyn-based bookclu…
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Zarrow Mental Health Symposium: Cheryl Step on ACEs and the impact of trauma in youth
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Today, I am talking with Cheryl Step, founder and owner of Creating Resilience: a training and consulting company. Cheryl has extensive knowledge on the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences, known as ACEs, as well as experience training and coaching about the impact of trauma. She speaks expertly on the framework of strategies that build a found…
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