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Amanda J Samuels "Rediscovering Identity through Self-Love and Resilience"

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08/01/24 • 55 min

Amanda J. Samuels, the visionary event producer and CEO of Amanda J. Events, leverages her platform to empower BIPOC women and bridge generational gaps through healing and inspiration. Having personally endured narcissistic abuse, Amanda brings a nuanced understanding of the intricacies involved, acknowledging that victims often fail to recognize the manipulation they face. She stresses the importance of awareness and fact-checking to combat victim shaming, highlighting that true change in an abuser is a divine act and that self-protection is crucial. Through her own journey, Amanda has discovered the power of sharing her story to guide others. She emphasizes the transformative potential of forgiveness and authenticity in fostering personal and communal resilience.

Key Takeaways:

Community healing through sharing personal stories of hardship and triumph is powerful in building resilience.
- Embracing joy in the present moment and rejecting the idea of saving it for specific times or occasions is crucial for mental well-being.
- Setting healthy boundaries, cultivating self-love, and rediscovering oneself are key steps in overcoming abuse and trauma.
- Recognizing and addressing traits of narcissistic behaviour and emotional abuse is essential for personal growth and healthy relationships.
- Childhood trauma can shape individuals into empaths or narcissists, impacting their behaviour in adult relationships.
- Empaths are drawn to narcissists due to their nurturing qualities, highlighting the influence of past trauma on personality traits.
- Forgiveness, letting go of anger, and embracing new opportunities can lead to personal transformation and growth.

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Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine.

It’s:

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Kelley Bonner “How to combat the betrayal of burnout”

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03/30/23 • 47 min

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In this episode, Kelly shares how she combats the betrayal of burnout and how you can too.

Kelley Bonner is a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience helping people and organizations transform, evolve, and heal burnout. She believes black women have been systemically taught that their legacy is struggling while their legacy is actually one of joy and accomplishment.

In her "day job," Kelley transforms workplaces by reducing burnout and bias and increasing innovation and inclusion. She provides a framework for leaders to understand the deeper organizational issues that lead to symptoms of burnout and how to solve them at their core.

She hosts the Black Girl Burnout podcast and is the author of “Burnt.”

As the founder of Burn Bright Consulting, Kelley is revolutionizing diversity, equity, inclusion, sexual misconduct, and psychological safety training with proprietary frameworks proven to increase innovation and lead to happier work environments. Kelley has worked with several federal and international organizations to create safer environments and strategies for violence prevention, including the Biden Administration, the U.S. Military, the Library of Congress, the National Academy of Sciences, The United Nations, and NATO.

She has been seen on Ebony, Fast Company, Bustle and more.

We discussed:

The most common issues from women that she’s seen as a therapist.
Key issues women face working in correctional facilities.
Being the only Black woman working in a maximum security correctional facility.
The systems that operate on us and betray us.

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Dr. Krissy Doyle-Thomas ”Mental Health And Your Body”

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03/09/23 • 52 min

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In this episode, Dr. Krissy shares the relationship between mental health and our bodies.

Dr. Krissy Doyle-Thomas (Ph.D.) is a Medical Neuroscientist and Professor in Toronto, Canada. She is an expert in medical conditions that affect the brain and mental health.

She has received several prestigious fellowships, including fellowships from the Canadian Institute for Health Research and the Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada. Dr. Krissy’s research has been published in numerous high-impact peer-reviewed journals and presented nationally and internationally to both academic and non-academic audiences.

Dr. Krissy is passionate about helping people maximize their potential as it relates to understanding how the brain works. She is committed to translating scientific research into meaningful information that can help communities live healthy, mindful lives.

We discussed:

How grief affects our brain
The importance of sleep for our mental health
How laughter impacts the brain and helps with pain
Things we can do to boost our mood
The benefits of community
How to decrease the chances of dementia

And much more!

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Ty Hunter ”Lessons In Hardship, Acceptance & Self-Discovery”

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01/12/23 • 51 min

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In this episode, Ty shares his lessons in hardship, acceptance & self-discovery and how you can get through to reap the blessings.

TY HUNTER is a Stylist, creative director and author. He became a significant force in the fashion industry as he helped shape an entire generation of fashionistas through his role as Beyoncé’s stylist for 18 years. Hunter has gone on to design his own collections and has shown them at New York Fashion Week. His design career continues with a collaboration with A.Cloud. He recently joined forces with one of the most exciting names in fashion today when he became Billy Porter’s head stylist and creative director.

For two decades, stylist Ty Hunter has created some of the most iconic and talked about looks on the red carpet, at top-tier events, in global hit music videos, and for the most extensive concert tours on earth. But suppose you ask his stellar clients such as Rosario Dawson and Naomi Campbell. In that case, they will tell you that Hunter is also a trusted friend, close confidant, and inspiring force who, as Kelly Osbourne says, “is that rare breed of human who is equally kind and talented.”

In his memoir, MAKEOVER FROM WITHIN: LESSONS IN HARDSHIP, ACCEPTANCE, AND SELF-DISCOVERY, Ty Hunter shares his journey that brought him from humble beginnings to the top of his field and made him a trusted influencer to fans around the world. From his Texas country youth through struggles that tested him physically, mentally and emotionally, causing him to re-evaluate his beliefs and self-identity, to pivotal moments in his career that inspired him to grow and transform, Ty’s positivity and perseverance will inspire anyone who yearns to find their place but isn’t sure exactly how.

We discussed:

Growing up with a single mother and caring for her during her journey with breast cancer.
Having both parents diagnosed with cancer around the same time and how it shaped him.
Not accepting the labels society places on you and learning to accept yourself.
The benefits of fasting (Sacrifice, disciple, and clarity equal control)
Having a severe wake-up call after being shot from a case of mistaken identity
Learning to say NO
And much more!

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Mari Carmen Lopez ”Embracing Change”

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06/22/23 • 74 min

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In this episode, Mari Carmen shares how she's embraced change and how you can too.

Mari Carmen Lopez is a television producer with credits that include the successful Love & Hip Hop and Black Ink Crew franchises, weTV’s Hustle & Soul and Complex Network's Good Looking Out.

As a Talent Manager, she’s worked with Slick Rick (the most successful British rapper in history), Missy Elliott, and Jagged Edge. She has given a platform to artists, especially women in music, such as Cardi B, Amara La Negra and Trina.

MC Lopez founded MCL Media, an independent production company that captures incredible stories and characters that entertain and impact. Since the company’s relaunch, MCL Media has produced hundreds of hours of cable programming and digital work for top networks and streaming giants including VH1, BET, MTV, weTV, Complex Networks, Peacock, Netflix and Facebook Watch.

Mari Carmen is focused on mentoring youth in television production and pushes to increase visibility for minorities and women in the industry. She is passionate about immigration reform and works to provide music therapy for the elderly in Miami alongside her mother's organization, the Algo Nuevo Foundation.

We discussed:

Being raised in a family of performers and being free to express creativity
Her mother starting her music career in her 40s and now part of a band in her 70s
Working through self-doubt
Knowing how to pivot

And much more!

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Tahlia Diaz ”Getting Through Dark Times”

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01/26/23 • 61 min

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In this episode, Tahlia Diaz shares how she recently got through a dark time and how you can too.

Today’s episode comes with a trigger warning. Content may be disturbing or upsetting as our guest shares her journey related to suicide and self-harm.

Tahlia Diaz is a mother of 3 and the Owner & Broker of HAUS Real Estate Group, a luxury, boutique real estate firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. She leads a strong and knowledgeable team of real estate professionals representing buyers and sellers of distinguished properties. Tahlia Diaz is a veteran in the Atlanta Real Estate Market, and for almost 15 years, she has always put her clients as a top priority and solely focused on achieving their real estate goals. Sharing her knowledge has helped many agents excel in their fields.

When she is not assisting her clients in real estate, you can find Tahlia jet-setting with friends and family across the globe.

We discussed:

Having family and friends buy a property and not use your services as a real estate agent
Being given 2 weeks' notice after returning from a 6-week maternity leave.
Being on a reality show while in an abusive relationship
Opening her own Brokerage with 2 kids and a newborn as a single mother
Experienced a very dark depression recently and was not being heard when she said she was not okay

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Amberly Lago ”How To Strengthen Resilience”

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10/27/22 • 61 min

In this week's episode of the H.E.A.L. Her Podcast (formerly known as the A Walk In My Stilettos Podcast), Amberly Lago shares how to strengthen resilience.

Amberly Lago is a Peak Performance Coach, TEDx Speaker, Podcaster, and a leading expert in the field of resilience and transformation. She is the best-selling author of “True Grit and Grace” and the founder of “UNSTOPPABLE Life Mastermind.”

Through her book, coaching methods, and masterminds, she has curated unique tools to teach others how to tap into their superpower of resilience and elevate their lives and businesses.

She builds grit, inspires hope, fuels passion & uncovers your superpower of resilience.

Amberly has most recently been featured on NBC’s The Today Show, The Doctors, and Hallmark, and featured in magazines such as Shape, Fit Pregnancy, Yahoo, Health Magazine, Keynote Speaker Magazine and Disability Magazine.

We discussed:

How therapy, writing and healing helped her process being abused by her stepfather as a child.
Leaving a small town to follow her dreams and a month later having in an MC Hammer music video
The impact of holding onto your vision for your life.
How being an athlete and dancer strengthened her resilience.

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