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Go Girl Ep 42: How to Build Self-Pride and Self-Confidence Ft. Tucheir Cosmetics Founder, Trenese Hicks

“The best part of being beautiful is being you.” Those are the words from Tucheir Cosmetics Founder, Trenese Hicks. After years of working with accomplished female leaders in corporate America, Trenese became disheartened. So many of these brilliant women were talking negatively about themselves and trying to reach unattainable “Hollywood” beauty standards fueled by social […]

Go Girl Ep 40: 3 Ways To Dream BIG And Accomplish Your Goals Ft. Motivational Speaker, Ms. Tee

Hey, girls! Happy new year, happy new decade! With a new year comes new goals, so I decided to have girl talk with Motivational Speaker and CEO of Studio T Dance, Miss Tee. Her mission is to instill real life skills, hope & a sense of belonging to her students. Listen in as we have girl talk about […]

Go Girl Ep 37: From Heartbreak and Homelessness to Success Ft. Film Director, Nicole Cecilia

When things fall down sometimes it’s hard to pick ourselves back up. We all go through struggles but it’s how you get out of it that really shows your strength and character. I had the pleasure of speaking with Film Director, Nicole Cecilia, about how she found her greatest opportunity after a divorce, a death, […]

Go Girl Ep 36: 5 Tips on How to Heal and Forgive After Heartbreak

The last two episodes of the Go Girl Podcast were about leaving a toxic and/or abusive relationship. We can’t just talk about problems without discussing solutions. So today let’s have girl talk about five ways to heal and forgive. I share a few tips from my  “Go Girl Guidebook: A Woman’s Interactive Guide to Self-Love” so be sure to purchase your copy […]

Go Girl Ep 35: Red Flags of Abusive Relationships and How to Escape Safely Ft. Jenesse Center’s Dr. Angela

“Why don’t you just leave?” That’s the worst thing you can say to someone in an abusive relationship. In fact, anywhere between 50% and 75% of domestic violence homicides happen at the point of separation or after [the victim] has already left [her abuser}. So the victim might be afraid to leave. In the previous episode of the Go […]

Go Girl Ep 34: “The Day I Called The Police I Knew It Was Over” My Story of Domestic Violence Ft. Trish Steele

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This topic is important to me for more reasons than one, but the most recent situation is when I left an emotionally abusive relationship. The day I called the police I knew it was over. Abuse isn’t just physical. Emotional abuse leaves scars that no one can see. If […]

Go Girl Ep. 33: Breast Cancer Survivor, Dr. Nicole Robinson, Says “I Found Purpose Through My Diagnosis”

Have you ever had a mammogram? According to the American Cancer Society, about 271,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer, so it’s important to get checked! Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I brought in breast cancer survivor, Dr. Nicole Robinson, who says she found purpose in her diagnosis. Listen in as we have girl talk […]

Go Girl Ep 32: How To Elevate Your Life In 2020 and Beyond Ft. Life Coach, Angelique Jackson

Can you believe the year is almost over??? Did you accomplish your goals from 2019? No? It’s okay. Don’t be hard on yourself. Now is the perfect time to create a foundation so that you have a successful 2020. In this episode, I have girl talk with Life Coach, Angelique Jackson, who’s committed to helping others […]

Go Girl Ep 31: How To Manifest The Life You Deserve Ft. Actress and Author, Brely Evans

Focus on what you want, not what you don’t want! Actress, producer and author Brely Evans knows all about manifesting the life you deserve! You may have seen her in “Sparkle” or currently watch her as Rondell Lancaster in the OWNTV series, “Ambitions.” As an actress, she’s gone through rejection but she says, “I get excited when I hear NO.” […]

Go Girl Ep 30: 5 Things We Can All Learn From Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott can do no wrong! As a creative, an artist, a woman…a Black woman…I just love everything about Missy. Ever since she dropped her first video with her wearing a black trash bag to now doing the double dutch with two ponytails in her latest video, she exudes self-love by being her authentic self. She received the […]

Go Girl Ep 28: He Cheated, She Cheated, We Cheated: Women Speak About Infidelity Ft. Author, Dr. Ebony Utley

Have you ever cheated on your partner or been cheated on? It’s something that happens too often in relationships. How do you heal from infidelity? How do you move on? How do you forgive? I brought in Professor and Author Dr. Ebony A. Utley to discuss her eye-opening book, He Cheated, She Cheated, We Cheated: Women Speak About […]

Go Girl Ep 26: How to Decrease Anxiety and Depression Ft. Therapist, Melanie Lee Hall

Have you ever experienced anxiety? How about depression? You’re not alone. And understand that it’s okay to not feel okay. You’re human. You’re normal. It was important for me to discuss these topics as I’ve experienced both. I brought in Therapist, Melanie Lee Hall who is the owner of You Can Therapeutic Services (YCTS). It’s a faith based private […]

Go Girl Ep 25: How To Master Your Money Skills And Have a Prosperous Life Ft. Money Mindset Expert, Chella Diaz

Are you good at saving your money? What about budgeting your money? How about good at planning for an emergency? Most people love money and are trying to find ways to earn more, or they want to figure out how to manage the money they already have. No matter your situation, this episode is for […]

Go Girl Ep 24: Giving Props To Women In Hip Hop Ft. Yo-Yo, J.J. Fad, ill Camille and More!

Women deserve more respect! Women always have to prove themselves. Especially in hip hop. Jermaine Dupri was featured on People and was asked, who is his favorite female rapper? He said he feels like female artists rap about the same things and it sounds like strippers rapping. Sigh. How degrading. And it’s just anther double standard. Men […]

Go Girl Ep 23: How To Cope And Stay Balanced During Life Transitions Ft. Life Coach, Anita K

Have you been transitioning lately? Lost a job or figuring out a new career? Left a relationship or entering marriage? Pregnant or just had a baby? Good transitions or bad, there’s always a way to cope and find balance. By the way, there are no “bad” life transitions. There may be uncomfortable moments or seasons […]

Go Girl Ep 22: Soulful Singer Karma The Artist Talks The Importance of Empowering Women in the Industry and In Life

Karma The Artist and I go way back. We went to high school together and then she went on to pursue her music career while I worked in radio. She was the very first person I interviewed for my blog. Now, she’s a successful soul singer, songwriter and producer. She’s toured on cruises and sang background […]

Go Girl Ep 21: Letting Go Of Your Fears and Conquering Your Dreams Ft. Actress and Realtor, Terra Strong Lyons

Los Angeles…the city of lights, camera, action. Moving here is quite a transition but so many people take the leap of faith to follow their dreams. Terra Strong Lyons came to LA three years ago and is now a successful actress, realtor and investor with more businesses under her sleeves. She’s proving that you can conquer it […]

Go Girl Ep 17: Confessions of a Serial Dater in LA Ft. Dating Expert, Monique Kelley

Monique Kelley is the blogger behind the hilarious and popular site, “Confessions Of A Serial Dater In LA.” She’s honest and open about dating disasters, success stories, ghosting, and life lessons she learns from each dating experience. She has been featured by Essence Magazine, TV One, and is now the dating expert on Access Live! Listen in as we […]

Go Girl Ep 15: Teaching Young Girls About Power, Affirmations and Self Love Ft. A Place Called Home

A Place Called Home is a nonprofit in South Central Los Angeles that provides a safe, nurturing environment with programs in arts, education and wellness for young people. They continuously think of fun and necessary events for the youth. Being that my podcast is all about girls and women empowerment, I was excited to learn about […]

Go Girl Ep 14: The Power of Self Care Ft. Radio and TV Personality, Nautica de la Cruz

The KJLH Women’s Health Expo will be held Saturday, May 4th, at the Long Beach Convention Center with the focus being “The Power of Self Care.” Radio and TV personality, Nautica de la Cruz, is one of the hosts of the expo so I had to have her on my podcast for some girl talk about the event! Nautica is […]

Go Girl Ep 13: How To Become A Successful Entrepreneur Ft. Sequoia Blodgett

Have you ever thought about opening your own business but don’t know where to start? You ask yourself questions such as, “How do I learn about entrepreneurship? Should I quit my job? How much money will it take to build my business? What if I fail?” Don’t worry! This week I invited Sequoia Blodgett, founder […]