“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 […]
We all have a purpose for why we’re here. We are here to learn and to teach. We are here to use our gifts and talents. We are here to serve. We are here for a purpose. Many people are constantly searching for why they are here. Do you ever have deep conversations with yourself […]
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 […]
Hey, girls! The year is almost over. Did you accomplish all of your goals? If not, it’s okay. I get it, girl. The holidays are here. We’re eating. We’re spending time with our family. We’re shopping. But this is still a great time to set the foundation for 2020. In this episode, I’m focusing on […]
World Aids Day just passed on December 1st so I decided to have girl talk with Masonia Traylor, a global HIV/AIDS advocate. During a routine medical visit in late 2010, she was told by her provider that she “was not at risk” for HIV. At the tender age of 23, she was diagnosed as HIV positive […]
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, […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.” […]
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 […]
Have you gone through life and wondered what’s next? Have you been at a crossroads and don’t know which way to go? How about your gut keeps telling you to go in one direction but you’re still hesitant to take that leap of faith? I’m here to tell you to get out of your own […]
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 […]
We will all experience some type of trauma in our lifetime, but it should not define who we are. You can overcome. You WILL overcome. There’s so much happening in the world right now so I brought in trauma expert, Dr. Denyse Ray. For over 25 years, Dr. Ray has been dedicated to improving the mental […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Father’s Day is coming up and since I dedicated a show to the moms for Mother’s Day, I figured I would do the same for dads for Father’s Day. I learned a lot from my dad. He’s the reason why I love music so much! He keeps me up to date on anything regarding 2pac, […]
Love is everything and we all love in different ways. Some people quit on love instead of learning a new way to love their partner. According to Dr. Gary Chapman, there are 5 Love Languages. I know mine, do you know yours? Listen in to understand how to love your partner, how to love yourself, and […]
Insecurities. There’s a show called “Insecure” for a reason. We all have them. Most of our insecurities stem from childhood, traumas and other experiences. A lot of people think about what others say about them but what do you think about yourself? In this episode, I reveal some of my insecurities and how I try […]
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 […]
Mother’s Day was this past Sunday so I figured I would dedicate this episode to all of the moms out there. I started to think about the wonderful and funny lessons my mom, aka Mama Caprice, taught me throughout my life so I invited her on the show. She was thrilled as she has been […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
