
I’m Not Sure. But, It’s Okay.
By LaToniya Jones
LaToniya A. Jones (Toni) is in conversation with people --across multiple generations -- who intrigue and inspire her with their self-awareness, epiphanies, transparency, relatable strategies, and resources.
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I’m Not Sure. But, It’s Okay.Aug 15, 2020

Who Am I Not To...?: Her Body, Mindset and Business | Adrienne Taylor-Wells (50)
Story 50/100 Highlights:
1. A devastating journey that changed how she eats, moves, and shares with others
2. Connecting her Mindset, Faith, and Action to Live Better
3. Power of supportive groups to be well and build business
4. Earlier personal debt story and government resources (ie, www.investor.gov)
5. Having the right doctor; sharing details to help them "practice" medicine better on you (rate and review)
6. Combatting imposter syndrome .. and much more
🔗 Connect with Adrienne Taylor-Wells:
IG: www.instagram.com/tailoredwealthsaver/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adriennedtaylor
Website: www.tailoredwealthsaver.com
Podcast: www.tailoredwealthsaver.com/podcasts/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TailoredWealthSaver/

Shifting Her Mind, Body, and Soul into a Higher Gear in Life | B. Valaise Smith (51)
IG: www.instagram.com/triedandtruefs/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/tried-true-financial-services

We Can Go Through Hard Things In Faith - While Quietly, Softly, Inspiring Others| Denitra Gregory
Chime in to hear how Denitra is living boldly -- while protecting her mental space, navigating her Hodgkin's Lymphoma healing journey, inspiring women to focus on their gifts and tell the world who they are, passionately paying tribute to iconic black women, ditching the hustle life to embrace a softer life – and making every day an event toward being who God called her to be.
✨ Thanks for listening, following the I'm Not Sure. But, It's Okay. podcast, and sharing this story with your network.
💫 Continue to Live Better. Learn Daily. Lead Boldly.
🔗 Connect with Denitra Gregory:
Website: www.unforgettableyoullc.com
IG: @un4gettableyou
FB: Unforgettable You LLC

Taking Over When You Are Left Holding the Pain of Growth | Carlos Johnson (53)
If you are most familiar with hanging in the background to do your thing, work your magic, and contribute your part to the greater good -- Carlos Johnson's story will offer a bit of motivation and confirmation to step in when colleagues, partners, and those you serve alongside are deflecting, running, resisting the "pain of change" during a necessary growth period. Carlos shares the moment he knew to move forward, why he emphasizes the psychology and practice of engagement for lasting personal and cultural change, and resources (including his new book -- PowerEngage) for your treasure chest.
✨ Thanks for listening, following the I'm Not Sure. But, It's Okay. podcast, and sharing this story with your network.
💫 Continue to Live Better. Learn Daily. Lead Boldly.
🔗 Connect with Carlos Johnson:
Website: https://imageofsuccess.com

So Much Better Now: Shedding My Past Trauma and Drama | Tenita Johnson (52)
Tenita Johnson continues to dig deeper into her ancestry, while operating in the space she is given to help both herself and others find purpose in their pain (job loss, fertility, infidelity, suicidal ideation and much more). Tenita authentically shares insight and considerations to Unlearn habits + thoughts that no longer serve you and move toward Leading Boldly in your own life.
Thanks for listening, following the I'm Not Sure. But, It's Okay. podcast, and sharing this story with your network.
Continue to Live Better. Learn Daily. Lead Boldly.
🔗 Connect with Tenita Johnson:
Websites: soitiswritten.net www.tenitajohnson.com
Email: info@soitiswritten.net
Cell: 313.777.8607

Love + Marriage: Dating App, Family, Therapy | Terrell and Richarne Fuqua (49)
It takes a lot for both men and women to "trust themselves to love again" -- after divorce, with children, and in making a decision to be laser focused on their career. Terrell and Richarne found each other on a dating app and proceeded with caution as they leaned into their new kind of bond, commitment, and a love like no other.
Episode Highlights:
1. Each one's take on / purpose for joining the app
2. Boundaries; decision to clear the table; being honest; allowing each other to "show their real selves"
3. Knowing and supporting each other's love languages [prepare to hear a few tunes]
4. Prioritizing mental health and physical well-being [Richarne is a professional licensed therapist/counselor; Terrell is showing us what he is working with too]
5. How they keep things fun (with each other and family)
6. Quieting the noise -- to do life their way
7. Honoring their co-parenting relationships -- no matter the noise, chatter, and naysayers
🔗 Connect with Terrell and Richarne:
Terrell: https://www.instagram.com/the_tshirt_king/
Richarne: https://www.instagram.com/drshawnthelpc/

Focus on Greater Opportunities in Every Situation | Linda Griffin (48)
Have you ever considered bypassing a great opportunity because of the team dynamics or leadership? What about pivoting as you determine the best work-life balance in every season? Linda Griffin shares how she navigated these scenarios to both lead boldly and live better -- from high school to career to entrepreneurship.
Episode Highlights:
1. Setting daily intentions and routines, while giving yourself grace to adjust when needed
2. What Linda's mentor shared that shifted her perspective toward focusing on Greater Opportunities in every situation
3. Self-awareness, passion, commitment, and impact in this season of life.
4. Transitioning from a Career in STEM / Tech / Leadership to Entrepreneurship
5. How research and support to get "heads in beds" for the Bed and Breakfast / hospitality industry led to speaking at conferences, for professional associations, and a self-publishing business for thought-leaders
6. Our LinkedIn meeting, math and science backgrounds, love of mysteries, travel, and so much more
🔗 Connect with Linda Griffin:
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/lindagriffin
Instagram: @90dayauthor
Twitter: twiter.com/lindagriffin
Website: https://www.expertauthor411.com/work-with-linda/

Love + Marriage: From Cabaret through COVID | Ed and Deana Williams (13)
They met at a cabaret 32 years ago but grew exponentially during a devastating COVID experience. Ed and Deana Williams share their journey to love and lessons learned about self, marriage, and what matters most in any type of relationship.
Episode Highlights:
1. Her response and his challenge around their first dance.
2. 100/100 rule
3. Gender-roles; family roles
4. Keeping God at the center of love + marriage
5. "Checklist" mentality
6. Considerations for more meaningful relationships when dating for/toward marriage
7. What they learned to embrace and dismiss about each other
Connect with Ed and Deana Williams:
Instagram: @WilliamsDeana | Affirmation Diva Collection

Self-Awareness: Living a Soft and Intentional Life | Jeannette Roberes (47)
Story 47/100: Jeannette Roberes shares how she is using her intersecting identities as a black woman, mother and professional to affect change (in work, business, and her community) that helps others live better.
Have you considered how your identity affects change in your family and different seasons of life?
Have you ever wondered if your seemingly natural talents are inherited -- a part of your DNA?
Episode Highlights:
1) Reflection, Mindsets, Manifesting, and Productivity
2) The impact of Epigentics and DNA
3) Allyship and Advocating: speech therapy, dyslexia, tech, autism at work
4) Simple ways we can make digital tools usable for all; accessibility
🔗 Connect with Jeannette Roberes on Linkedin
Website: https://www.bearlyarticulating.com/

Rock That! An Affirmation and Declaration for Actively Loving People | Shawn Lee (46)
Story 46/100: Shawn Lee (Founder, Humanitarian, Photographer, Visual Storyteller) shares how one person’s investment in his early photography career led to his journey and joy of investing in others with each "Rock That! Money" self-affirmation and declaration he speaks.
Shawn is on a mission to make society better by building out personal and professional community spaces of belonging, empowerment, and even considering how he can influence policies.
Episode Highlights:
1. How the "Rock That!" declaration and affirmation (to self and others) came to be
2. What the 2022 Humanitarian of the Year Recipient Award really means
3. Reminders to be humble, act with grace and mercy, make the world better than you found it
4. Why we should all -- Keep going through the roadblocks. Leave it all on the stage!!!
🔗 Connect with Shawn Lee
Shawn Lee Studio Photography: https://www.shawnleestudios.com
The Rock That Photography Conference and Trade Show: https://www.rockthatconference.com
@ShawnLeeStudios on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter

Invisible Illness Challenges: Redesigning Life, Business, Boundaries | Simone 'G' Giangiordano (45)
Story 45/100: Simone 'G' Giangiordano is evolving through this way of being and sharing strategies and considerations to help you navigate similar experiences or support those near and dear to you -- as they define what works best for them.
Redesigning your lifestyle and way of being while living with an invisible illness is an ongoing journey.
Life and business "as usual" is not an option.
Family, friends and those in your community may never understand. But, self-awareness and boundaries that allow you to Be, Serve, and Receive -- are essential.
Episode Highlights:
1. Stigma around invisible illness
2. Self-compassion
3. Thriving through her Cycle of Setbacks experienced in business
4. Setting boundaries according to your body
5. The beauty of late starts
6. Emotional agility, impact of food, reflection
7. How to adjust presentations and business models to serve well and be well
🔗 Connect with Simone 'G' Giangiordano
Website: www.SimoneG.NET
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonegbalanceup/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimoneGBalance
Facebook - Live Life Well: https://www.facebook.com/SimoneG.Live
LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonegiangiordano/
If you want, visit BalanceUPYourDreamTeam.com for download

Preserving Moments, Just in Case | Antonio McCladdie El (44)
Many of us think about those just in case moments.
But, how often do we take action on what we say is -- most precious, valuable, our big ideas, ways of living better, etc.?
Episode Highlights:
1. Why he reads 10 pages a day, books in rotation
2. Just In Case I'm Not There: Advice From A Father to His Son // + upcoming love letter to daughters (books he authored)
3. Faith, Religion, Black, Moorish heritage
4. What were Blacks practicing before Christianity?
5. Life as a Pastors' Husband
6. Dreams, Decisions, Balance + Change Resistance
7. Helping others find their source of power to live fully
8. Wisdom from Grandmother (95): Our Detroit and Cleveland Memories
🔗 Connect with Antonio McCLaddie El
Facebook: Antonio McCladdie El mAc Global LLC
Website: www.macglobalnow.com | www.antoniomccladdieel.com

Using TikTok + Gaming to Move Past Uncertainty, Help College Students Feel a Sense of Belonging, and to Find Her People with VaNessa P. Thompson
Listen to how using her affinities for gaming and technology to help college students feel a sense of belonging helped her get out of her own head, manage her time better (she works where she is earning her PhD), and expand professional relationships.
Expanding our reach in virtual environments require purpose, strategy and patience.
Episode Highlights:
1. Three ways to teach with TikTok (and decrease the number of emails)
2. Habits of a Reformed Perfectionist (with therapy, Peloton)
3. Beauty of being present + Cultivating platonic relationships
4. Game / Play Tips for Families w/tweens and teens + Tech she would bring back from her teen years
🔗 Connect with VaNessa P. Thompson on LinkedIn, Twitter, IG or TikTok

Brewing His Passion While Building a Community with Shamone Beasley (43)

The Quest to Speak to be Understood with Nicoya Ingram (42)
She is passionate about reaching and providing encouragement to different audiences. She is leading boldly and helping others learn how to be their best selves.
We chatted about both the blessings and misunderstandings that occur among our most precious relationships when we don't listen attentively, seek understanding, and communicate effectively -- including boundaries and expectations.
Episode Highlights:
1. Adapting to Change as a teen moving from the Bahamas to Minnesota
2. Sign Language and Master Life Coach Certification
3. Remaining Centered: Seeking Peace and Joy, Self Appreciation
4. Family: nurturing, organizing, and celebrating differences
5. Why Change is Good
6. Culture of Respect: Perspectives vs. Opinions
7. Operating on Autopilot (in a passive state)
8. Moving beyond Proving others Wrong (at least about you) to Being Present in Doing (alert/aware)
🔗 Connect with Nicoya Ingram | @Ncouragemeant | www.ncouragemeant.com | nicoya@icreateleadership.org

She is Transforming How Other Black Women Build Their Wealth Portfolios and Create Legacy with Deborah Owens (41)
Episode Highlights:
1) The difference between being wealthy and rich
2) Moving past decisions rooted in fear and doubt around launching something new
3) What she learned about Intergenerational wealth and first generation inheritance
4) Travel as rest and self-care ... and more
🔗 Connect with Deborah Owens | WealthyU | Get Wealthy Show | deborahowens.com | Deborahowens@verizon.net | 410 903 0575

A Golden Lifestyle: Mothering Differently While Influencing Her Own Brand of Luxury with Shalika D. Sanders (40)
We know that we must take care of ourselves in order to show up for our family, friends, community and in business.
Creating beautiful environments, pleasing experiences -- is an ongoing, yet attainable goal for everyone to live out their own version of luxury, every day or as often as they desire.
Episode Highlights:
1) Personal Home Design Aesthetic
2) Sisterhood: The Gift of Gathering with Good Girlfriends
3) Organizational Tools
4) Mother-Daughter bonding
5) Growing as an influencer in the lifestyle and home decor community
6) Normalizing Black Girls and Luxury
🔗 Connect with Shalika D. Sanders @sdsdecor SDSdecor.com

The Best Coaches are Coachable Too with Dorethia Kelly (38)

Time to Embrace Our Shades of Gray: In Life and Leadership with Dr. Monica F. Cox
Listen to discover why living in the gray area is not so bad. This gray space (middle area) is where we produce the best versions of our selves and work.
#NotSureOkay Episode Highlights:
1) Sharing pieces of her experience led to a Leadership Mentoring Community on Twitter.
2) Navigating Workplace Trauma.
3) Her invitations and recognition from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama; Wisdom from Rep. John C. Lewis.
4) Uncertainty and Beauty of Operating in Gray Spaces.
5) Mindset: Personal Values, Alignment, and Boundaries.
🔗 Dr. Monica at her website (https://www.drmonicacox.com/about ) and @DrMonicaCox on social channels.

Better Rest. Culturally Safe Spaces. Expert Receipts. | Tokiwa T. Smith (36)
She has the receipts and capacity – chemical engineer, social entrepreneur, author, and STEM advocate – to navigate philanthropic gatekeepers and build her legacy.
Episode Highlights:
LIVING BETTER
Making rest cycles a normal way of being. Especially as an introvert.
LEARNING DAILY
The impact of culturally relevant mentoring and groups outside of peer, professional, and familial networks.
LEADING BOLDLY
Addressing the inequities of Black Women founders in philanthropy.
Expecting more Black business leaders and politicians to courageously “kick over tables like Jesus did in the temple” — to right wrongs and provide the resources needed to care for its own community.
Note: Matthew 21:12-14; Mark 11:15-18
🔗 Ways to connect with Tokiwa T. Smith
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tokiwatsmith/
Instagram handle: @tokiwasmith
Website: tokiwatsmith.com/
Rate our Show. Learn more about our project at www.NotSureOkay.live

Black Women Are Redefining History By Releasing the Historical Expectations of Family, Church, and Systems | Dr. Orletta Caldwell
Episode Highlights:
1) How often family and societal expectations lead us on a different pathway than we have for ourselves.
2) Research findings on the historical and cultural impact of African American/Black women in nonprofit leadership.
3) Shifting perspectives around doubt, questions, therapy and wisdom.
4) Making time to rediscover parts of ourselves and early affinities.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Orletta Caldwell:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ocaldwell/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocaldwell/?hl=en
Website: beyondexisting.com
Rate our Show. Learn more about our project at www.NotSureOkay.live

Changing the Energy of Her Space and Our Climate | Audra D. Carson (34)
Episode Highlights:
1. Meaningful spiritual, mentoring, and civic relationships
2. Origin story: family + legacy
3. Equitable development, Placemaking, Curriculum Development with Eastern Michigan University
4. Pingree Row Initiative in Detroit’s Northend Community
5. The evolution of Izzie, LLC
6. Audra’s new permeable rubberized turf product
7. Breath work, grief, forgiveness, humor — healing journey
8. New Book Release: Litter, Laughter, Lamenting
9. Inspirational tunes, CT (Cass Tech connections), and so much more.
🔗 Connect with Audra D. Carson:
IG | Facebook | LinkedIn
Izzie LLC ( IzzieLLC.com )
CommuniD Podcast
Rate our Show. Learn more about our project at www.NotSureOkay.live

Intentional, Focused + Creating New Realities | Geoffrey Ingram (33)
Episode Highlights:
1. Living holistically
2. Path forward to broaden his servant leadership (youth pastor; in college and small business communities)
3. Creating an entrepreneurship pipeline (birth to adulthood)
4. Life partnership with his wife of 16 years
5. Parenting journey, as a teen father through today
6. Personal growth and development
7. ISE life habit
8. The Power of One Leadership Playbook
9. How his children are creating
*”Am I Wrong” by NiKo and Vinz clip via YouTube. For inspo only. We do not own the rights to this music.
Connect with Geoffrey:
@thegeoffingram
IG | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
The Power of One Academy and Podcast | ICreate Studios | ICLD
www.icreateleadership.org
Rate our Show. Learn more about our project at www.NotSureOkay.live

Even More Amazing: From Recession and Depression to Healthy Autonomy | Crystal L. Gunn (32)
Episode Highlights:
- Using her knowledge as a former Credit Union VP, Mortgage Company Owner, and personal faith walk to help realign the financial and emotional mindsets of women in our community
- Learning to be grateful for the valleys
- Remembering yourself before the failure
- AWN: Fight to End Period Poverty
- Survival mentality, burnout, and misperceptions about the need to walk alone
- Power of sharing your story (I co-signed in a major way here)
- No People Days...and much more
🔗 Connect with Crystal:
Crystal L Gunn
www.crystalized.faith
Phone: 313-403-7765
FB: /crystalgunn.pageone
IG: @crystal_l_gunn
Rate our Show. Learn more about our project at www.NotSureOkay.live

Two Young Widows: Rediscovering Self + Helping Others | Tonia Wilson, LaCharmine Jefferson (31)
Four years into their widowhood, Tonia and LaCharmine discuss their healing journey, and how they are leading boldly with raw and relevant topics to support each other as well as widows within their age group.
Their optimistic perspectives about navigating life as a solo act, declaring what you need, and parenting after loss are points we all should be mindful of when moving through and beyond major life changes — to live better.
I’m inspired by Tonia and LaCharmine’s transparent journey of rediscovering themselves in this season.
🌺Follow Tonia and LaCharmine’s Journey:
linktr.ee/betweenwidows
[Podcast, IG, ClubHouse, Blog]

Positive Thoughts + Legacy Building: Mental Health, Career, Family Journey | Chris Scott (30)
He is breaking generational cycles at home, at work, and in multiple college communities.
Listen in for the strategies and resources shared.
|•| Live in the Moment.
|•| Everything is Going to Be Okay
|•| Rejection Isn’t a “Bad Thing”
🔗 Connect with Chris:
IG: @bluesouldier // @im_blackand
FB: @imblackandbrand
Web: www.positivethoughtsolutions.com // www.imblackand.net

Making an Impact: Butterflies, Business, Black Doll Museum | Sandra Epps (29)
🦋Sandy boldly and creatively leads a growing community of women and girls toward loving the skin they’re in — with Sandysland Entertainment products and experiences.
🦋 Listen in to hear how Sandy compares her entrepreneurial evolution to the 5 stages of butterflies she recently started growing — to prevent their extinction and contribute to our community sustainability.
🔗 Connect with Sandy
IG: @sandysland / @detroitdollshow
Web: www.sandyslandllc.com // www.detroitdollshow.com

Pivoting in Life and Business: With God + Like-minded Community | Bobby Burton (28)
Pivoting in Life and Business: With God + Like-minded Community — sums up how Bobby persevered through several moments of uncertainty.
Bobby and I chatted about ways that his chosen community of friends, faith, and trusting himself has positioned him to live better and lead boldly — personally and professionally. Catch a few of his favorite places to be and consume great eats around Detroit as well.
🔗 Connect with Bobby Burton:
BobbyB@spacelabdetroit.com | www.SpaceLabDetroit.com

Living Better: Habits of Gratitude and Giving | Curtis Smith (27)
Curt and I chatted about how his habits of gratitude, compassion, volunteerism, “meeting people where they are”, and rest has helped him to live better and give whole heartedly.
🌍Connect with Curt:
Check out the 9 Stacks the movie trailer
youtu.be/sJ3mlGjzVsg
IG: @curtissmith3762

Flowing Like Water | Kelly Brittain (26)

Embrace Your True Value | Lauren McElrath (25)
Listen in to how Lauren leads boldly, dumped a few habits, and lives better while embracing both her true value and humanity.
🌏 Connect with Lauren:
www.laurenmelissaspeaks.com
IG: @laurenmelissam

Doing Well, By Doing Good | Tylene Henry (24)
💡Tylene shared the value of serving others, positioning future generations for success, true meaning of wealth, creating wealthier mindsets, including others in your continuous growth journey, and building upon her legacy.
Support, Mindsets, Resilience
⚙️Connect with Tylene:
Facebook : www.facebook.com/UjimaServicesLLC/
Insta: www.instagram.com/ujimaservices/
Linkedin www.linkedin.com/company/ujima-services-llc
Website www.ujimaservices.com
Tylene@ujimaservices.com
2489805498
june9teen.com/ [Juneteenth Collaborative Project]

How Life’s Storms Led to More Love: People, Home, and Self | Kalyn Fahie (23)
Kalyn shared how her commitment and work as founder of Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE), national advocate / mentor, Virgin Islands Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (VIDVSAC); love for family; faith-walk; and focus on self-care has been enhanced in unimaginable ways — through several of life’s storms (domestic violence survivor, loss of parents, illness, Hurricanes Irma and Maria).
💙 Ever so resourceful, Kalyn continues to advocate for and embrace everyone she meets to “Rise Above Your Expectations”. Happy 15th Anniversary SAFE (Momma Risker is smiling from Heaven).
🛬 I’m personally looking forward to a St. Thomas vacation and experiencing the self-care retreats that Kalyn is organizing both in the VI and Detroit. -laj
✨Connect with Kalyn:
Kalyn Fahie
IG and Twitter @mskalyn
www.facebook.com/kalynfahie
Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment
www.NewSafeStart.org
www.facebook.com/newsafestart

From Seeing to Seizing Opportunities: Listening, Building, Learning | Karen Burton (22)
Karen’s commitment to making space for others, shining a light on the significance of black architects, highlighting entrepreneurial experiences, and lifelong learning is very encouraging.
As an experienced serial entrepreneur in the built community, Karen (with her husband Bobby) has attracted architecture firms, construction businesses, real estate professionals, and even nonprofit organizations to become members of SpaceLab Detroit.
You'll also hear about the family members and colleagues that Karen gleans inspiration from and serves alongside to #seizeopportunities .
📌Connect with Karen A.D. Burton
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karenadburton
Twitter: @buildingsource
Instagram: @karendavisburton
SpaceLab Detroit -
Website: spacelabdetroit.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/spacelab-detroit
Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @spacelabdetroit
Noir Design Parti -
Website: www.noirdesignparti.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/noir-design-parti/
Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @noirdesigndesignparti

Living for Today: Leading an All-Women Law Firm and Clients To Do the Same | Shakeena Melbourne (21)
💎Once you understand your affinity and yourself — you can live in it. Own it. Pursue it wholeheartedly.
Shakeena’s bold leadership as an attorney was influenced by her Jamaican-American heritage, educators, and mentors who nurtured her affinity for decision making, fairness, and judgement.
Shakeena’s personal motto of “living for today” is very present in both the exceptional working environment created to support her all-women team at Upton Law, PLLC, and the guidance provided to help their clients erase past mistakes in order to grow their businesses today.
📌Connect with Shakeena:
Website: www.Uptonlawpllc.com
Instagram: uptonlaw_pllc
Facebook: uptonlawpllc

A Father’s #GirlDad Love Story and Adoption Lessons | David Lingholm (20)
Story 20/100 features David Lingholm
❣️Intentionality, flexibility, healing, transparency, and “the power of presence” are themes woven throughout Dave’s transracial adoptive fatherhood journey with The Kid.
Embraced by a tribe of fellow #GirlDads and families with diverse (racial, socio-economic, spiritual, academic) backgrounds— Dave feels blessed to guide, support, and reciprocate a beautiful love story with his daughter. 💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾
As a seasoned Social Media professional, Dave understands some of the harsh realities in our world. He doesn’t pause when it comes to shutting down disrespectful, condescending and racist remarks aimed at his family or other adoptive families either.
🤝Connect with Dave:
Facebook -
www.facebook.com/AdoptingFatherhood
Twitter -
twitter.com/davidlingholm
LinkedIn -
www.linkedin.com/in/davidlingholm/

Tap Into Your Why: Get Started | Felisha Hatcher (19)
Story 19/100 features Felisha Hatcher
Creating an “Urban Oasis” 5 years ago was the next logical step for Felisha after pouring so much into the dreams of others. Chime in to hear this social entrepreneur’s journey to creating a gathering space that engages activists, community builders, youth, and everyone in between. Felisha had no idea how to make it happen other than the fact that “it had to happen”. Her “why” was the compass; those precious 11:59 moments carried her forward.
⁉️We hope you have tapped into your WHY!
👇🏾Drop your why/inspo in the comments.
🤝Connect with Felisha:
Co.ology Co.Share Space
18940 E. 9 Mile Rd
Eastpointe, 48021
Phone: 586.771.2810
Website: Co-ology.com
Email: Connect@Co-ology.com
Instagram: @co.ology

Bonus: Courage to Speak Publicly, After the Strokes (Toni x Rosemarie)

Bonus: STEAM Soapbox with Toni x Martin

Crossing Borders and Barriers: Show up as yourself. | Munienge (Mony) Mbodila (18)
“The attitude that you approach with determines the outcome”. -MM
This guiding statement has been a part of Mony’s perspective for almost every aspect of his life — since relocating from the Congo in Central Africa to the Limpopo Province in South Africa in 2002 to pursue a college degree.
Now a respected pure computer science researcher and presenter (across multiple countries), PhD candidate (expected 2021), pastor, husband, and father of three — Mony shares how both his initial persistence as a non-English learner, and vision for impacting the lives of others continues to attract exactly what he needs.
✨Share your takeaways and one of your guiding statements or principles.
Connect with Mony:
💼 LinkedIn: M Mbodila | LinkedIn
📑 Google scholar: Munienge Mbodila - Google Scholar
🌎Facebook: @Mony Munienge
📩 Email: mbodila@gmail.com

Consistent Acts of Love: Healing through abuse and cancer to thrive in more love.| Andrea Knott (17)
Surrounded by consistent acts of love, Andrea’s light force attracted what she needed to flee and heal from an abusive marriage two decades ago; helped her endure a cancer experience; prepared her to acknowledge and receive “her God-sent hubby”.
✨We could use more of “your light” in this world.
I hope you are inspired to:
1. Be a light force for someone --just because.
2. Call, text, tag someone in your “Consistent Acts Love” tribe.
Connect with Andrea:
🎙Website: andreaknottsvoice.com/ Peruse her voiceover portfolio.
🎧 Instagram: @andreak2347
Listen to the “Lynching Tree” clips mentioned.

Investing in Yourself: Beyond Divorce, Rejection, and Delay | Kendra Dixson (16)
As a psychotherapist, Kendra partners with her clients at Mind Connections, LLC to help them move from trauma caused by hidden secrets, unresolved issues, and shame — toward experiencing a fuller life on their own terms.
Tune in as we discuss valuable resources and simple daily habits to help move beyond divorce, rejection, being misunderstood, or delayed dreams.
Connect with Kendra:
Kendra Dixson MSW, LCSW
Owner of Mind Connections, LLC
Email: kdixson@yourmindconnection.com
Website: yourmindconnection.com
TikTok: @mindconnectionsllc
Twitter: @KendraDixson
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Community Gardening and Natural Products to Live Better | Tamara Toole (15)

Keep Stretching and Learning for Life | Christine Dewey (14)
A lifelong learner + educator, Christine emulates active listening; thrives on helping teachers, teacher-prep students, and learners of all ages gather and support each other.
#NotSureOkay Highlights:
1. Downshifting to use her gifts differently
2. The joy + therapy 🐕 @Sophiedewey314
3. NASA experience with student-led scientific research projects 🚀
4. Learning vulnerability in Beijing
5. Reinventing herself ✨
6. Pivoting to “do something less”
7. Goals vs tasks 📋
8. Seeking and activating the knowledge and wisdom of elders
9. Yoga 🧘♂️as Self-care (spiritual, mental, physical)
Connect with Christine on Twitter: @CKincaidDewey.
Visit DACTM.org and MICTM.org to learn more about teacher mini-grants.

Her Life Agency | Rosemarie “One Single Rose” Wilson (12)
Rosemarie is an award winning poet, spoken word artist, singer, actress, playwright, author of three self-published poetry collections.
Highlights:
1. Getting over herself to perform on-demand, just-in-time set a precedence for her career as a performance artist.
2. Making bold affirmations and declarations about your life.
3. Multiple personas = line items.
4. Importance of retaining creative and intellectual property rights.
5. Theater+ screenwriting + (new projects ... including math 🤔😉).
6. The Wilson 5 (“performance” runs through her veins).
7. Her Granny’s wisdom (104 years young).
8. Toni is coached/ *in the hot seat... * throughout the chat.
Connect with Rosemarie
OneSingleRose.com

Composing Positive Transitions | Martin Lindsey (11)

Developing Acceptance, Asserting Expectations, and Preserving Integrity |Sabin Prentis Duncan (10)
This conversation with my dear colleague-friend-brother (of 18 years ... aka Dr. Duncan) involves
1. Family heredity that led to seeking and reciprocating empathy
2. Being a #GirlDad, lifelong learner and expanding his Literary Soulfood agency (Fielding Books)
3. Releasing the weight of incompleteness
4. Maximizing God-given gifts
5. Exchanging healthy affirmations and admiration with the fellas
6. Male self-preservation and vulnerability
Connect with Sabin:
www.sabinprentis.com
sabinprentis@gmail.com

A Planning, Praying and Parenting Method | Sylvia Hubbard (9)
You’ll hear about her literary prowess and platform, phrases to live by, formal training in marketing/management, a passion for helping others and some of her favorite tools to remain focused.
Connect with Sylvia at
sylviahubbard.com
MotownWriters.com
MichiganLiteraryNetwork.com
Hubbooks.biz
aaeln.com
loveablackwoman.com
MichiganMurderandMayhem.com

On Purpose + Unlearning Who We Think We Are | Brinda Devine (8)
Brinda shared how free and liberated she is with understanding her unique value, authentic self, and daily opportunities to advise others (including her son who is transitioning into young adulthood) on ways to live their best lives through Purpose8 Institute.
1. How do you know you are really living authentically? In purpose, on purpose?
2. Purpose as a Christian principle.
3. Book: Discover Your Value. Discover Your Purpose.
4. Shedding the fake it til you make it way of being.
5. Be a Light— in alignment.
Connect with Brinda at BrindaDevine.com and Purpose8Institute.com.

Confidence to Pitch Nationally and Change Money Mindsets | Tasha Danielle (7)
Connect with Tasha (Facebook, IG and hello@financialgarden.com) about planting seeds in the Financial Garden community.
Get an autographed copy of Tasha’s book, Amina’s Bracelets: A Kidpreneur’s Journey for youth in your family/community.