Unpacking The Box Podcast with Linnea!

In this episode, I’m chatting with Uncle Selwyn who is the co-founder of the Hope929 Foundation and uncle of George Floyd. Joined by Liz Darden, co-founder of the Hope929 Foundation and councilwoman. They are a dynamic duo! They talked about their tireless work to end racism, the Hope 929 Foundation, how George Floyd’s tragic passing catapulted them into a deeper mission, and so much more! Thank you for tuning in! ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Connect with Uncle Selwyn & Liz Darden:⁣ Website: https://www.hope929.org/?fbclid=PAAaZHysjRwKqf9lpoxEnOzRRRKz7xb9J-PpJ6ekugq3-v9tH1CO2qO9fbfaA_aem_AYOZp_G-G_roP6XUnIkeUlLP4Q2ItCGmdKd3YnYUhOCyC3qc6bFBrJJvVBOVjcZ7lLQ⁣ Instagram: @uncleselwyn929 @settingitstraightselwyn⁣ @elizabethsdarden⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Twitter: @unpackingthebox ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Threads: @unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Websites: https://beacons.ai/unpackingtheboxpod?fbclid=PAAaZu5DHfv9Iar5bU6fpjwCP5Alx7AC35g6bcyGBjdzdhcr6JFeyBv4LmFhU_aem_ATMXQ0RijpSWLvBrZ79mRYnb

In this episode, I’m chatting with Lauren & Alik Colbert, the founders of Laughing Lovebugs. They both talked about the power of laughter yoga, the benefits, how it connects people, how it differs from traditional yoga sessions, and so much more! Thank you for tuning in! ⁣ ⁣ Connect with Lauren & Alik Colbert:⁣ Website: https://www.laughinglovebugs.com/?fbclid=PAAaaTNCovc3ehDpYfwG3FBL3awi1kSln3gPvyRNOuCjnyUnpQicLwGyQdaHQ_aem_AYE85ZPl0uSRMCno-Gp11a6IAlzipgpXoV3TpVlBPKRIi3srGLuL_YAzOOL-a6QiMF4⁣ Instagram: @laughinglovebugs⁣ Twitter: @laughinglovebug ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Twitter: @unpackingthebox ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Threads: @unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Websites: https://beacons.ai/unpackingtheboxpod?fbclid=PAAaZu5DHfv9Iar5bU6fpjwCP5Alx7AC35g6bcyGBjdzdhcr6JFeyBv4LmFhU_aem_ATMXQ0RijpSWLvBrZ79mRYnbk7g2Bz12SaRTaBsNdWNwpDR1RXhIj6lqSzD5dBDuNpE⁣ ⁣

In this episode, I’m chatting with comedian, actor, and filmmaker Guy Torry! He talked about his journey into comedy, his Phat Tuesdays documentary, working as a PA & Writer on the MARTIN show, shared words of wisdom, and so much more! ⁣ ⁣ Connect with Guy:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: @guytorry⁣ Website: https://www.guytorrylive.com/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Twitter: @unpackingthebox ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Websites: https://linktr.ee/Linnea?fbclid=PAAaYvpzcKobYVZKDRt5b24kh37E1FEjztt9fB4bFW9KML3S84sPMc-p3crXo_aem_th_AbCfo6PUmztH5U8ezvRA33bFVcJkwHO3wybdsDww_kLemb77O6Yn573LsIBOwsoayIo⁣⁣⁣

In this episode, I’m chatting with Valerie Mayen who is a Fashion Designer, owner, founder & lead designer of Yellowcake Shop, a handmade clothing company, and she is a Project Runway Alumna. She talked about what sparked her interest in pursuing fashion, what her experience was like on Project Runway, her mission, and so much more! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Connect with Valerie:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: @yellowcakeshop⁣⁣ Website: https://www.yellowcakeshop.com/⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Twitter: @unpackingthebox ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Websites: https://linktr.ee/Linnea?fbclid=PAAaYvpzcKobYVZKDRt5b24kh37E1FEjztt9fB4bFW9KML3S84sPMc-p3crXo_aem_th_AbCfo6PUmztH5U8ezvRA33bFVcJkwHO3wybdsDww_kLemb77O6Yn573LsIBOwsoayIo⁣⁣

In this episode, I’m chatting with Whitney Knox Lee, Esq. who is a Civil Rights attorney and Fellow Podcaster! She talked about what sparked her interest in civil rights, racial identity & racial equity in the workplace, her new podcast IMPOSTRIX, and so much more! ⁣Thank you for tuning in‼️ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Connect with Whitney:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: @impostrixpodcast⁣ Website: http://www.impostrixpodcast.com/⁣ Twitter: @impostrixpod⁣ Tiktok: @whitneyknoxlee⁣ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-knox-lee/⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Twitter: @unpackingthebox ⁣⁣⁣ Websites: https://linktr.ee/Linnea?fbclid=PAAaYvpzcKobYVZKDRt5b24kh37E1FEjztt9fB4bFW9KML3S84sPMc-p3crXo_aem_th_AbCfo6PUmztH5U8ezvRA33bFVcJkwHO3wybdsDww_kLemb77O6Yn573LsIBOwsoayIo⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

This episode is about the Black Man’s perspective. You’ll hear from black men and young black men from ages 12-45 share their perspectives on police officers, police brutality, mental health, being able to release their emotions, and what life has been like thus far living in the world as a black man. Thank you for tuning in! ⁣ ⁣ The men featured in this episode:⁣ Huey P. Newton (audio clip from YT from KPIX-TV’s People Are Talking episode)⁣ Akmed Lorence (audio clip from YT from archives videos from the 1950s & 1960s that was used in a PBS series) ⁣ Jerome (IG @jaydamayor15)⁣ Grant⁣ Brandon⁣ William V⁣ William IV⁣ Devin⁣ Willie (IG @thething_aboutus)⁣ George (IG @noceilingsallsky)⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Twitter: @unpackingthebox ⁣⁣ Websites: https://linktr.ee/Linnea?fbclid=PAAaYvpzcKobYVZKDRt5b24kh37E1FEjztt9fB4bFW9KML3S84sPMc-p3crXo_aem_th_AbCfo6PUmztH5U8ezvRA33bFVcJkwHO3wybdsDww_kLemb77O6Yn573LsIBOwsoayIo⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣

In this episode, I’m chatting with Celeste Fernandez who is a Grief Recovery Coach, and the Founder of Mindfull Presence. In this episode, she talked about the many forms of grief, how she helps people break free from the chains of trauma & grief, and so much more! ⁣Thank you for tuning in! ⁣ ⁣ Connect with Celeste Fernandez:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: @mindfullpresence ⁣ Website: https://www.mindfullpresence.com/⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Twitter: @unpackingthebox ⁣ Websites: https://linktr.ee/Linnea?fbclid=PAAaYvpzcKobYVZKDRt5b24kh37E1FEjztt9fB4bFW9KML3S84sPMc-p3crXo_aem_th_AbCfo6PUmztH5U8ezvRA33bFVcJkwHO3wybdsDww_kLemb77O6Yn573LsIBOwsoayIo⁣ ⁣ ⁣

In this episode, I’m updating you on my life and the obstacles. God is good! Thankful & Grateful always!! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Twitter: @unpackingthebox ⁣ See what I’m up to!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

In this episode, I’m chatting with writer, speaker, the daughter of the late great comedian Bernie Mac, Je’Niece McCullough! She talked about her love for writing, finding her own path & identity, the challenges she faced being the daughter of a celebrity, and so much more! Thank you for tuning in! ⁣ ⁣ Connect with Je’Niece:⁣ Instagram: @berniesdaughter⁣ Tiktok: @berniesdaughter⁣ Blog: https://medium.com/@berniesdaughter⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Twitter: @unpackingthebox ⁣ See what I’m up to!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/Linnea⁣⁣

In this episode, I’m chatting with Kimberly who is the owner of Vela Haven (a birthing services practice). Kimberly is a Doula, Sleep Specialist, and Author‼️She talked about what led her to starting Vela Haven, specific birthing services she offers, her newly released journal “My Pregnancy Haven”, and so much more! Thank you for tuning in! ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Connect with Kimberly:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Website: https://velahaven.com/⁣ Instagram: @velahaven ⁣ Purchase “My Pregnancy Haven”: https://www.amazon.com/My-Pregnancy-Haven-Postpartum-Preparedness/dp/B0BRLW4TSD/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=My+pregnancy+haven&qid=1673540268&sr=8-1⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See what I’m up to!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/Linnea⁣

In this episode, I’m chatting with HIV Educator, Motivational Speaker, and Author Renee “LadyByrd”Burgess! She talked a little bit about how she contracted HIV from her then husband, some misconceptions when it comes to HIV & AIDS, and so much more! Thank you for tuning in! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Connect with Renee “LadyByrd” Burgess:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Website: https://www.ladybyrdofficial.com/ ⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: @ladybyrdofficial⁣ Twitter: @LadyByrd904 ⁣⁣⁣ Facebook: @LadyByrd ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See what I’m up to!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/Linnea

In this episode, I’m chatting with Mindset & Energy Coach Earl Kapule! He talked about his why, finding gratitude, THE GRATITUDE MINDSET, maintaining a positive mindset, and so much more! Thank you for tuning in! ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Connect with Earl Kapule:⁣⁣⁣ Tiktok: earlkapule⁣ Instagram: mr_kapule ⁣ Facebook: Earl Kapule⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ See what I’m up to!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/Linnea

In this episode, I’m chatting with Kenzie! She is the Owner of Kurated, with Love! She talked about why she became an Entrepreneur, the challenges that come with running a business, balance, her amazing products, and so much more! This episode is filled with so many gems, and so much laughter! Enjoy & Thank you for listening! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Connect with Kenzie here:⁣⁣⁣ Website: https://www.kuratedwithlove.com/⁣⁣ Instagram: kuratedwithloveco ⁣⁣⁣ Twitter: kuratedwithloveco ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣⁣⁣ See what I’m up to!⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/Linnea⁣⁣

In this episode, I’m chatting with Financial Literacy & Pay Equity Advocate Clifton Corbin. He talked about what led him into a journey of helping parents in regards to their kid’s money, his book Your Kids, Their Money, and so much more! Thank you for tuning in! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Connect with Clifton here:⁣ Web: CliftonCorbin.com⁣ Email:info[at]cliftoncorbin.com⁣ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdcorbin/⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdcorbin_⁣ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cdcorbin⁣ Facebook: https://facebook.com/CliftonDCorbin⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣ See what I’m up to!⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/Linnea⁣⁣

In this episode, I’m chatting with Paranormal Investigator Kristy Sumner. She is one of Soul Sisters Paranormal! She talked about what led her into becoming a Paranormal Investigator, her various experiences at historic & reportedly haunted places, including Lizzie Borden’s House, and so much more! Thank you for tuning in! ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Connect with Kristy and the team! ⁣ Instagram: _soulsistersparanormal_⁣ YouTube: Soul Sisters Paranormal ⁣ Facebook: Soul Sisters Paranormal ⁣ ⁣⁣Website: https://www.soulsistersparanormal.com/ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣⁣ See what I’m up to!⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/Linnea⁣

In this episode, I’m chatting with Violinist, GenieontheStrings! She talked about her love & connection with the violin, and so much more! Thank you for tuning in! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣Connect with GenieontheStrings! Instagram: genieonthestrings_ YouTube: GenieontheStrings Tiktok: genieonthestrings ⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast ⁣ See what I’m up to!⁣ https://linktr.ee/Linnea⁣

In this episode, I’m chatting with Certified Trauma Coach, Speaker, Founder of Phoenix Rize Coaching, and DV SURVIVOR, Ashlee Hoelck! She talked about her experience with Domestic Violence, how she rose from the ashes in order to help herself & other women! She talked about the correlation between chronic pain & domestic abuse, mindset healing, and so much more!! Thank you so much for gracing the podcast! Thank you for your transparency! You are so inspiring! ❤️ Connect with Ashlee! Instagram: ashlee_hoelck Website: https://timetothriveprogram.mykajabi.com/link-in-bio Keep up with your host, Linnea! Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast

In this episode, I’m chatting about music news regarding R & B Soul Singer Stringz EMB, the benefits of pole dancing, showing up in this world for yourself, healing, and much more! ⁣ ⁣ Connect with Stringz! Check out his shows! ⁣ August 10th 7:00 PM ⁣ https://link.dice.fm/Exd7nleRorb⁣ ⁣ August 11, 2022 6:30 PM https://www.livenation.com/event/G5eVZ9FVOpa7r/wiz-khalifa-and-logic-vinyl-verse-tour-2022⁣ ⁣ Connect with Stringz EMB on IG: @stringzemb⁣ ⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea⁣ Instagram: @unpacking_the_box_podcast

I’m BACK! In this episode, I’m chatting about some of my fav Netflix shows, and how collaborations are magical! Thank you for tuning in! ⁣ ⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea! ⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast⁣ My Blog: https://linneablogsherway.com/⁣ Grab my books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C25JHYR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_5K3HKHHT4PGKXBVWJPSP⁣ Shop here: https://queen-wolff-shop.myshopify.com/⁣ https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09V3GY35H/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1647388224&sr=8-4#featureBulletsAndDetailBullets_feature_div

In this episode, I’m chatting with Gospel Recording Artist & BET Sunday Best Season 10 Contestant, Ashling Cole! She talked about what led her to gospel music, how God saved her from a suicide attempt, what Prince meant to her, and so much more! This episode was so fun, raw, and transparent. I felt like I was talking to my bestie because that’s how AMAZING this Queen is! ⁣ ⁣ Instagram: ashlingcole⁣ Tiktok: iamashlingcole⁣ Website: https://ashlingcole.com/⁣ ⁣ Keep up with your host, Linnea!⁣ Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast⁣