The Path
Arlene Bolden - Korleh
We all have a story. Who is not inspired to see how others OVERCOME obstacles - to show it can be done? The Path Podcast is our survival guide of BOLD sisters whose hopes & dreams takes a detour - forcing disappointments - to turning obstacles into opportunities.
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Behind what some may think is an impossible achievement lies a story of determination, resilience, and the power of the human spirit. Todays guest is Joan Curran Darkortey, aka “The Difference Maker”.
A journey that began with a seed of imagination, turned into a vision of what could be, to founding Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) with her husband Rufus Darkortey. This will be the first of it’s kind state of the art “Public Library and Technology Center” for the people of Liberia, West Africa. Joan and LEDI, envision a future without limits.
Liberia, nestled on the West African coast, is a country rich in history and culture, marked by its distinction as Africa's oldest republic. Founded in the early 19th century by freed slaves primarily from the United States. To learn more read about Liberia's rich culture and history read more here https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13729504 .
In this episode, Joan and I discussed:
- The Path to starting Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI)?
- The mission/vision for Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI).
- The dream to build the first State of The Art Public Library and Technology Center.
- Brief history of Liberia, West Africa.
- How you can help and/or support LEDI’s mission.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Website: www.ledinow.org | IG: @lediliberia | FB: LiberiaEconomicDevelopmentInitiative | Email: [email protected] | Google: LEDI Liberia | YouTube: LEDI Liberia or @ledinow2007 | LinkedIn: LiberiaEconomicLEDI
Donations
LEDI is a United States -based, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, international nonprofit.
All US donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
PayPal/Online: https://tinyur.com/GivetoLEDI
Cashapp: $JCD4LEDI
VENMO: (@TeamLEDI)
Bank of America Deposit: Check payable to Liberia Economic Development Initiative
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12/02/21 • 29 min
As we approach the end of year I thought it was time to say THANK YOU to my Season 1 Guests. In this (Pt 1 of 2), I will rewind and recap some of the lessons learned from the first 8 guests on The Path Podcast. I will recap lessons learned touch on their survival guide to overcoming obstacles. As women, we accomplish more when we support each and these BOLD women are doing some amazing work serving others.
Consider supporting, connecting and following these women. If you haven’t already go back and listen to each episode or share with someone that may need to hear their stories any where you listen to podcasts or at https://thepath.buzzsprout.com/.
- Ep1: Introducing The Path and I How Learned Not To Count All Obstacles As A Loss - Host Arlene Bolden-Korleh https://www.instagram.com/thepath_podcast/
- Ep2: Ladonna Wilkerson Roberts | Learn How This Mother Turn Loss into “Awareness While Making Prevention A Priority” | Website: https://www.austintylerfoundation.org/
- Ep3: Trinette L. Collier Greene | Learn How This Entrepreneur Went From Divorce, Infertility & Financial Struggles to Rebuilding Her Life, Finances & Brand. |Website: https://www.iamtrinettelcollier.com/
- Ep4: LeGena Crawford (Pastor G) | When It Felt Like Her Body Betrayed Her - This Mother Made Prayer A Part Of Her Prenatal Care | https://www.p2experience.com/
- Ep5: Brenda Duncan | Real Talk with Brenda Duncan “The Relatable Therapist” | www.legacycounseling2020.com
- Ep6: Dr Nicole Rankine (Dr. Nic) | How Having Doors Closed Propelled This Entrepreneur To Start Adulting In Her Purpose | www.drnicolerankine.com
- Ep7: Solo Episode | The Path’s Survival Guide to Overcoming Obstacles | Host Arlene Bolden-Korleh https://www.instagram.com/thepath_podcast/
- Ep8: Dr. Renee Glover | Women Reaching Women Inc. Founder & CEO Dr. Renee Glover | https://www.facebook.com/renee.glover.56
- Ep9: Coach Jai White | How Jai White CEO of The JWGroup, LLC Overcame Being Stuck and Negativity to Creating and Helping Others “Live By Design, Not By Default www.jaiwhite.com
- Ep10: Cynthia Urquart | Make Peace: Where You Are, With Who You Are ft. Cynthia Urquhart | FB: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.urquhart
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10/21/21 • 71 min
Ever had things happened in your life and felt like it was fate or thought it was just a coincidence? With over 20 years experience exploring and working within the field of holistic wellbeing with a focus on the spiritual/metaphysical Nikki believes there are “No mistakes, no coincidences everything is within your power.” Things started to open up for Nikki after a synchronistic meeting an energy healer; 2 years later in her words “her world crashed”.
Nikki wrote “to accept ourselves fully we witness the truth that everything life puts in front of us is “learning”. It is a rite of passage that life holds challenges but these can be used as catalysts for change- if they keep repeating without conscious understanding we can suffer physically through dis-ease and at worst live blindly to our greatest potential.”
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In this episode we sit down with Life Coach Trainer and Mentor Shereka Dunston, who openly shared her PATH of survival through 2 traumatic experiences. “I won’t tell it all, because it’s HER story to tell”. In-spite of it all, www.sherekadunston.com never stopped succeeding in being the woman destined with purpose.
Life Coach Shereka always found purpose helping others as a Violence Prevention Advocate while growing academically and professionally starting several businesses most recently opening the www.blacklifecoachconnection.com with a mission to motivate individuals to activate their purpose, liberate themselves from self-doubt, and by fulfilling their destiny’s through training and equipping new life coaches with the tools and resources to positively impact their communities.
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★Where to Find Ft. Guest Life Coach Shereka Dunston
- https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachshereka/
- https://www.instagram.com/blacklifecoachconnection/
- https://www.instagram.com/familystrategists/
- https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachSherekaDunston/
- https://www.facebook.com/familystrategistsllc
- https://anchor.fm/lifecoachshereka
Websites: www.sherekadunston.com and www.blacklifecoachconnection.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Proceeding-Pain-Purpose-Destiny-Workbook/dp/1304652947/
★Where to Find The Path Podcast
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09/05/24 • 38 min
“To trust God in the light is nothing but trust him in the dark. That is faith” - Charles Spurgeon
We live in world that glorify’s instant gratification, the concept of divine timing can seem elusive and frustrating. However, knowing that God is in control and always has my best interest first can bring a profound sense of peace and fulfillment.
What does God’s Timing show us? That everything happens at the right moment - at the right time according to a His plan, although we may not fully understand it in the midst of waiting.
Key Takeaways:
- Embrace tools to help you have patience in the midst of waiting.
- Trusting God is trusting His process is best for you.
- Stay in the Present and work on not focusing or worrying about how the story will unfold.
- Pay attention to the subtle signs that occur in your life.
- Let go of having to control every aspect of your life.
- The benefits of trusting God in uncertain times.
Mentions In This Episode: 2 Mergers/Acquisitions That Failed
- AOL and Time Warner (2000) — $182 billion
- eBay and Skype (2005) — $2.6 billion
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04/17/25 • 90 min
“No matter what breaks your heart... It still needs to heal” - Dr. Sonya Strider
In the guest chair today is the radiant Dr. Sonya Strider, a certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist and founder of A Place 4 The Heart. In this episode, she shares how profound loss set her on a journey of healing—one that restored her hope and ignited a deep passion for helping others find their own path to wholeness. Dr. Strider’s journey into this sacred work began with a deeply personal story: the unexpected loss of both her beloved mother and father, just nine months apart. From that deep sorrow, a powerful sense of purpose emerged.
In 2022, she honored held her mother's legacy by launching the inaugural "Beyond the SunshineMother’s Day Brunch ” - Turning Heartache into Hope and Memories into Meaning. Tickets to this years brunch scheduled for April 26, 2025 can be found here (4th-annual-beyond-the-sunshine-mothers-day-brunch)
Along with all her many accomplishments, Dr. Strider has written a chapter in "Beauty In The Battle: Storm Proof", in chapter 7 she details the days leading up to the death of her mother. (Click the link to get a copy)
In this episode, Dr. Strider shared:
- The Path that transformed her pain into purpose.
- How she navigated the timeline of grief and found her way through it
- Why grief is a layered, complex emotion—and how it often lingers in our lives today
- The meaningful ways she now helps others walk their own road to recovery
Connect with Dr. Sonya Strider:
Website: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/sonya-strider
Book: "Beauty In The Battle: Storm Proof"
April 26, 2025 Brunch: 4th-annual-beyond-the-sunshine-mothers-day-brunch
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“Women go through so much just to be heard, we had to kick down doors to have a seat at the table. Now let’s pile on Motherhood to that -and - that’s just icing on the cake.” - Tonia Rivers
Tonia Rivers is a project manager with over 17 years of experience in the construction industry. She is also the host of Mothers In Construction podcast and founder of the non-profit Mothers In Construction (M.I.C.). Tonia is dedicated to giving a voice to mothers working in the male-dominated field of construction while also providing encouragement to young women in the field to pursue their dreams of motherhood.
Her most cherished gifts are her three children and husband who is also an active duty military service member.
In this episode, Tonia and I discussed:
- How she managed a demanding job, with major deadlines in a male dominated industry with 3 little ones and a military husband.
- The obstacles, hurdles and internal struggles she had to overcome
- The decisions she had to make when it came to deadlines and her family while striving to be successful in the construction industry.
- How as mothers - Making “IT” Happen and multitasking can be our super power - she used those same strategies to the construction world.
Connect with Tonia Davis
Instagram - MothersInConstruction | Facebook - MothersInConstruction | Anchor - MothersInConstruction | Apple - MothersInConstruction | Linkedin - MothersInConstruction/
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10/31/24 • 60 min
"Healing is an open invitation to living” - Dr. Gena Crawford
THE ROOM EXPERIENCE LIVE: Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 4:00 PM | Register bit.ly/trel2024
Healing is a profound invitation to live fully. It requires courage, patience, and dedication, that leaves you with a resounding sense of peace and rewards that are immeasurable. The journey of overcoming challenges will fill you with a sense of freedom as you explore the possibilities and purpose that lie ahead.
Today, Dr. Gena Crawford (Dr. G) , Pastor, Author, Educator, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Mentor to young ladies joined us to talk about “Living Life From The Healed Place”. Dr. G shared some of her healing journey and how THE ROOM was birthed to help others do the same.
Dr. Crawford shared, “THE ROOM is not a conference or just a gathering...it’s an EXPERIENCE”! It’s a safe space if you’re ready to move past the thing that’s had a grip on you for way too long.
Dr. G hosts a weekly Facebook Live session called The Room every Thursday at 8:30 PM, where you can find encouragement to navigate life's challenges. On November 9, 2024, Dr. G will be going live in person, featuring dynamic speakers, including yours truly (see flyer for details). Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and be inspired.
Dr. G enjoys writing and published works, including, Face Value, Right the Vision: Messages for the Mirror, Does God Live at the Beach (a family work). Dr. G completed her dissertation work on Pastoral Burnout.
Connect and find all of Dr. Crawford’s work here: linktr.ee/lscministries.
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06/02/22 • 43 min
"When you start becoming the observer of your reactions as an adult, you find these reactions are unhealed traumas from your childhood.” Christine Zethraus
That’s what my guest, Christine Zethraus know to be true after she experienced Covid in the beginning of one of the most tumultuous times in the worlds history. Christine, is a mental health practitioner, podcast host and Blogger of “How Corona Virus Saved My Life” and a Podcast she Co-Hosts with her sister Jessica called “The Family Burrito,” in their words about a “F**ked up family” told from two different unique experiences.
My guest, Christine Zethraus, a mental health practitioner, podcast host and Blogger of “How Corona Virus Saved My Life” and Podcast Co-Host with her sister of “The Family Burrito” would probably say “yes”.
In this Part 1 of 2 episode, that could have been 2-3 different stand alone topics Christine and I discussed:
- How the beginning of her coronavirus journey led to unexpected discoveries within to coming out of quarantine only to realize her marriage was over.
- A pivotal moment in her backyard when she thought she was going to die - which forever changed the course of her life.
- Being raised in a white middle-class family fueled by violence, racism, manipulation, drugs/alcohol, chaos and narcissism.
- Her mission today to create a safe space for self and others shedding light on injustice, childhood trauma and more.
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05/05/22 • 53 min
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
When worry spool round and round in the dark of night, the morning brings us reminders of God’s amazing mercy. Mornings symbolize freshness, new beginnings, and hope. We have to be reminded to look for the light in God’s word to break through those dark times to give us hope.
“Whether you’re in a season of waiting , transition, frustration, or needing hope, Merciful Moments is your resource for real encouragement to help you keep the faith and receive the richness of God’s mercy every day.” - Kirstyn Mayden
Because God loves us so much He extends His Grace and Mercy towards us daily. As stated by Kirstyn “The good news about God is that no mistake, failure sin or shame can separate us from His love and mercy. Still we have to decide to receive it.”
In today’s episode, Kirstyn Mayden author of Merciful Moments A Devotional Journal for Moving Forward With Grace Each Day and I discussed:
- What led Kirstyn to write Merciful Moments?
- Learning to Overcome doubts of perfectionism and more.
- How we should maintain hope in our daily routines as we face life’s challenges.
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Website: https://kirstynspeakshope.com/
Link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Merciful-Moments-Devotional-Journal-Forward-ebook/dp/B09BMH1ZYC
Instagram - @kirstynsmayden
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Path have?
The Path currently has 111 episodes available.
What topics does The Path cover?
The podcast is about Purpose, Survivor, Women, Podcast, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Life.
What is the most popular episode on The Path?
The episode title 'Food Is Not Your Enemy: Learn How To Build A Healthy Relationship with Food | Ft: Nina G. Hall PhD, RDN, LD of Nina’s Nutritional Values' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Path?
The average episode length on The Path is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Path released?
Episodes of The Path are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Path?
The first episode of The Path was released on Jan 6, 2021.
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