The FearlessKea Podcast

Melanie Yvette, Founder & Editor of BeautifullyBrown.com, an editorially provocative site that caters to ethnic women and their beauty needs and concerns, and Social Media Manager at DevaCurl discusses her fear of not living up to her fullest potential based on the vision of her evolved self, how a trip to Cuba transformed her life, and why she made the decision to focus on just “doing” vs the “outcomes”.

Jarrod Anderson, is a creative specializing is visual stories via photography working with brands such as Vogue Italia, Link NYC, Jumpman 23 and the Creative Director for Striver’s Row, a community that celebrates doers, discusses his fear of not making his family proud, defying the odds, and pursuing a passion that fulfills him.

Alexandra Hill, an Account Supervisor at Team Epiphany and Founder of JustAddHotSauce.com, a food blog that caters to your wants and needs, discusses her fear of not living up to her full potential through authenticity, growing up with the complexities of race and colorism, and what inspired her to bring her love for food to life through her blog.

Career vs Love? Do you have to choose one or can you do both? Sylvia Obell, Entertainment Reporter for BuzzFeed News and host of #HellaOpinions Mondays at 9PM EST on Twitter, discusses her fear of not fulfilling God’s plan for her life, particularly when it comes to her personal pursuits of love and family, how she grinded her way to perfecting her craft as a writer and journalist, and the importance of her daily relationship with God.

What would happen if let down the people who invested in you? Mark Clennon, a digital advertising professional turned photographer, discusses his fear of letting down the people who've invested in him, why he doesn’t dwell on congratulations when it comes to success as a full-time photographer, and how having a strong black woman in his corner has helped him flourish as a person and pursuing his passion.

Are you being honest with yourself? This week's #fearlesschat addresses living in your truth, taking accountablity for ourselves, and living an honest life.

Are you happy? There are all these pressures of feeling like you have to live up to societal expectations of what it means to be successful. But are you truly happy?

When is the last time you finished what you started? Amanda Moore-Karim, an independent wardrobe stylist & owner of her own fashion publication, Luxy Haus, discusses her fear of not being able to finish what she started, socio-political issues working within the fashion industry, and addressing how to manage anxiety and stress while being a creative.

What is your definition of success? Fatimot Isadare, NYC Celebrity & Editorial Makeup Artist, discusses her fear of not being successful, how to navigate makeup industry in the Big Apple, and sticking to your dreams and aspirations through the midst of it all.

Are you living a fulfilled life? Papa Gyan-Baffour, Financial Analyst & Business Development Professional, discusses his fear of not living a fulfilled life, learning the meaning of life after the loss of his best friend, and the importance of executing on your ideas and sharing your gifts with the world.

What happens if God takes his hands off you? Kristin Meyers, Production Manager of Music Specials and Programming at BET Networks, discusses her fear of God removing his hands from her life, the importance of self-discipline, and becoming more aware of what you consume mentally, spiritually, and physically.

Gia Peppers — Entertainment Journalist & On-Air Talent for BET, Essence and more — discusses her fear of not making the return on her parent's investments, fighting for herself, and the power of prayer, hustling hard and manifesting the things you want to happen in your life.

How do you manage living up to your own definition of success? Amanda Booz, Media Journalist & On-Air Talent, discusses her fear of not living up to her own success, how to move forward when life throws you a curveball and the power of investing in her own spiritual journey with God.

Are you walking in your purpose? Xavier Jernigan, Head of North America - Shows & Editorial | Host of Showstopper at Spotify, Deacon at Emmanuel Baptist Church, and founding member of The Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council discusses his fear of not walking in his God-given purpose, the importance of trusting God's plan, and his journey from Procter & Gamble to overseeing music programming and curation at Spotify.

Do you remain true to yourself in everything you do? Michelle Dalzon, Founder of The BOM (Black-Owned Market) discusses her fear of not living an authentic life, why peace is more important than stability in entrepreneurship, and the importance of her Haitian heritage.