The #SpeakEasy Podcast

This short series is for moms from some amazing women with mom stories that will elevate you no matter what level you are on when it comes to being a mompreneur. Each woman in this short series is a speaker for the Women on the Verge Mompreneurs Summit hosted by Tameka Walker Chapman. (Register for access to the summit by going to bit.ly/wotvmomsummit)Dorothea highlighted the fact each can teach one she shared memories of her mother's journey as a mompreneur in what we deemed "the original Uber". She grew up seeing her mother answer a need within her own community and can be seen in how she impacts the DV community. Can you remember something your mom did to raise money for sudden bills, to supplement a job loss or even to answer a need in the community? I personally remember my mother babysitting and sewing for many years of early childhood. In this episode, Dorothea shared one of the ways she has pivoted in her business. Being able to pivot takes self-reflection and transparency. Your past can lead to your payment. Dorothea's Mompreneur tips:~ Ask yourself what skills do you currently have~ Do you have any information or tools that can help another mother?~ Don't take your gifts, no matter how small you think it may be, for granted~ Remember that your expertise is someone else's Achilles heel.After Exiting a 30yr abusive marriage, the journey from pain to passion has led me to be a voice for those who are victims, survivors and advocates of abuse. Life After Domestic Violence Life Coach, Author, Professional Speaker, and survivor I am now focused in providing hope to these individuals to move to their next levels!Connect with Dorothea on Facebook:www.facebook.com/DorotheaRobinson.LADV

This short series is for moms from some amazing women with mom stories that will elevate you no matter what level you are on when it comes to being a mompreneur. Each woman in this short series is a speaker for the Women on the Verge Mompreneurs Summit hosted by Tameka Walker Chapman. (Register for access to the summit by going to bit.ly/wotvmomsummit)Dr. Latoya shares the importance of being intentional about our self-care. Circumstances shift our journey over the course of our lives and that intentionality will alleviate some stress and fear when things are uncertain. Let's be honest, changes have a tendency to happen quickly and unannounced. When it comes to healthy lifestyles there are three areas that Dr. Latoya put at the forefront. Eating healthy Stress Management Physical FitnessWhile many focus on healthy eating and physical fitness, your stress management is just as important. Many mothers are the superwoman in their home, in their family, at church, and at work. We want you to know that we see you! You are not alone. Dr. Latoya's Mompreneur tips:~ First things first, determine and SAY what is important to you~ Ask yourself why you are doing this action or why you are not doing a certain action~ Let your loved ones know when you need a break~ Take things one step at a timeDr. LaToya Wiggins is the owner of Essence of Living, LLC, which provides wellness coaching. She gives women with young children a mental makeover. She shows them how to make the necessary self-care time to be healthier and happier, so they can avoid hospital visits as a result of stress and burnout. As a wife and mother of 2 sons, Dr. Wiggins knows how difficult it can be to balance a family, career, and self-care, which is why she is passionate about helping other women find balance in their lives without struggling. Dr. Wiggins received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia in 2011. In 2018, she received her certifications in health and life coaching from the Health Coach Institute. Dr. Wiggins enjoys Soca’Robics, dancing, step classes, comedy shows, and traveling.Connect with Dr. Latoya on Facebook:www.facebook.com/toy.walters

This short series is for moms from some amazing women with mom stories that will elevate you no matter what level you are on when it comes to being a mompreneur. Each woman in this short series is a speaker for the Women on the Verge Mompreneurs Summit hosted by Tameka Walker Chapman. (Register for access to the summit by going to bit.ly/wotvmomsummit)Dr. Karen has lived the "comeback story" and knows what it means to pivot in life and business. Having a roadmap to course correct and get back on track can be the determining factor to your consistency and success. It gives you the motivated mindset of "Yes, I can do it!". That not only helps us but it also helps those who are connected to us. Dr. Karen's Mompreneur tips:~Assess your current situation ~ Understand that you may have to make some adjustments ~ Take note of who your resources are ~ Take a good look at your barriers. (Sometimes your foes can be an ally) “Change is never easy, but always possible.” ― Barack ObamaKnown as the Entrepreneur for Female Corporate Intrapreneurs, Dr. Karen Hills Pruden is a Career Elevation Expert for women middle managers who aspire to senior leadership positions. She has been recognized by the governor of Virginia for her work in equity, diversity, and inclusion. She is a Certified Diversity Executive who is a 5X author, with 2 publications reaching #1 on Amazon Bestsellers List. Her next publication, expected this summer, is titled Pruden Principles: 10 Strategies to Propel Women to the C-Suite.Dr. Pruden has 20+ years’ experience in human resource leadership which has allowed her to impact over 50,000 employees. Some of her previous speaking engagements have been for the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the Society of Human Resource Managers, Virginia Union University, EmpoweringHER, and NAACP. She is the Founder/CEO of Pruden Global Business Solutions Consulting; a woman and minority-owned business. Always reaching for what others may think is unattainable, her last post-doctorate educational feat was completing the Women’s Leadership Program at Yale University.

This short series is for moms from some amazing women with mom stories that will elevate you no matter what level you are on when it comes to being a mompreneur. Each woman in this short series is a speaker for the Women on the Verge Mompreneurs Summit hosted by Tameka Walker Chapman. (Register for access to the summit by going to bit.ly/wotvmomsummit)Chere M. Goode knows all too well that moms tend to not have themselves on their to-do list. With active kids, a business, school, spouse, family, and life there are many things vying for some piece of our attention. She sees the need, especially now, to get into a healthy regimen of self-care. Chere gave us one her tips for getting some me time as a mom that included her closet. Chere's Mompreneurs tips:~ Don't be the grumpy mom (Take time for you in order to keep a clear head) ~ Include your kids in the self-care journey ~ Use Creative Visualization when possible (Take that trip that you always wanted to take) ~ The plan is important - have it written down and stick to itChere M. Goode is the Founder/CEO of Total Harmony Enterprises, Make Me Over Wellness, and Exceptional Wellness Candle Company. Goode is a wife, mother, and caregiver, as well as, the Creator of the Annual RECHARGE Health, Wellness, and Fitness Expo. Goode has been a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 30 years. She is a 5-time #1 Amazon Best Selling International Author, Speaker, and Wellness Coach, as well as, an American Heart & Stroke Association Ambassador/Spokesperson. Known as the RECHARGE Strategist and Self Care Master Goode teaches professional women strategies for self-care to recharge their Mental, Physical, and Emotional batteries for success in life and business through her 8 Recharge Pillars of Self Care. Goode's teachings also emphasize the importance of self-care to enrich one's life. She teaches her clients that if you look good, you feel good so pamper yourself as often as possible. Goode is also the founder of the Ladies Recharge Movement where she hosts quarterly events for women to step away from daily duties to perform self-care and have fun with other like-minded professional women. Goode has been featured on ABC, Dr. Oz, Wendy Williams, Baltimore’s TV 25, Good Day Baltimore on Fox 45, Society Moms TV, Radio One, WOLB Radio, Impact The World Radio, I Heart Radio, The Baltimore Times, Baltimore Flava Radio, Impact Nation Magazine and a host of other Magazines and Media Outlets. She has received numerous awards and Government citations for tenacity in business. Most recently she was awarded as a 2020 Woman Thriving in Business and one of Baltimore's Women of Passion, Poise, & Purpose by the Baltimore Times. Goode’s expertise in the areas of RECHARGE strategies, self-care, stress management, mental wellness, and heart disease prevention has touched the lives of many all over the world.Connect with Chere on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002085762896

This short series is for moms from some amazing women with mom stories that will elevate you no matter what level you are on when it comes to being a mompreneur. Each woman in this short series is a speaker for the Women on the Verge Mompreneurs Summit hosted by Tameka Walker Chapman. (Register for access to the summit by going to bit.ly/wotvmomsummit)Stevii Aisha Mills is not a mom but she has a momager story that will inspire you. When Stevii became sick due to the job she was working, her mom Karen Mills did something that makes us see the value in moms everywhere. She took on a second job to care for her daughter. Ms. Karen is Stevii's biggest cheerleader. Supporting moms rely on you being able to understand that their journey is usually never a straight path. Support will change and Stevii realizes that visibility for mompreneurs is one way to keep the momentum going. Stevii's Mompreneur Tips:~ Get a pen and paper and start with your why~ Do the mind work first ~ Cherish your time ~ Live to your fullest ~ Continue to cultivate your IT factor! Stevii Aisha Mills embraces a culture where fun is not just a niche, it is a necessity! Stevii is a native of Greensboro, NC, and a proud graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, where Aggie Pride reigns. Her formal education consists of a BA in Public Relations and an MS in Human Resources, however, Stevii's real-life experiences have made her a well known social media influencer and gained her the title "The Chief IT Factor Cultivator"! A woman unashamed to incorporate tons of fun into her life and business, all the while declaring, "I love my life!", has made Stevii a highly sought out speaker and consultant.Connect with Stevii on Facebook:www.facebook.com/stevii.mills

This short series is for moms from some amazing women with mom stories that will elevate you no matter what level you are on when it comes to being a mompreneur. Each woman in this short series is a speaker for the Women on the Verge Mompreneurs Summit hosted by Tameka Walker Chapman. (Register for access to the summit by going to bit.ly/wotvmomsummit)Jaemellah's mom story is about tenacity and the will to make it happen. Moving from one stream of income to multiple streams allows a mother to create or recreate her family legacy. This is the heart of what Jaemellah does. Jaemellah's mom tips:~ Find the passion population that you would like to serve~ Think of a creative solution to a problem that your passion population has~ Don't think that you always have to create a non-profit (Look at partnerships and volunteering) ~ Acts of kindness is a way that you can serve your passion population Jaemellah Kemp is all things nonprofit management.Ms. Kemp’s tenacity, drive, determination and willingness to help others inspired her to foundIT TAKES TWO, INC, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that awards scholarships to students livingin single-parent homes.As a single mother, she understands the financial and emotional strains associated with one parent and one-income households. IT TAKES TWO, INC is her ministry to pay it forward by relieving the financial burden associated with back to school costs.To date, the organization has awarded 21 scholarships totaling over $6,800.Ms. Kemp has extended her philanthropic efforts through Jaemellah Kemp Consulting (JKC). JKCis an educationally-based nonprofit start-up consulting firm that assists aspiring entrepreneurs in successfully building a nonprofit founded on sound principles, actionable strategies, andrelevant information. Ms. Kemp has launched, in partnership with visionaries, over 30 nonprofitorganizations with 100% 501c(3) approval rate.Connect with Jaemellah on Facebook:www.facebook.com/jaemellah.kemp

The speaking industry took a hard hit when live events started to back peddle as Covid-19 started to become a household discussion in February of 2020. Many were uncertain of how to adjust. Once the quarantine hit many states in the US in March events coordinators were already starting to look at some huge financial losses. Within every situation, there is a silver lining and some of the top speakers in the industry showed just why they are at the top! There is no question that frustrations and anxiety are high but these speakers chose to be a solution! Dr. George Fraser & Bro Bedford showed up on the scene with the Power Podcast live on Facebook.Eric Thomas and his team have been doing the Breathe Fellowship daily Accountability call.Brian J Olds has opened up the virtual stage with his Speaker Spotlight Series in the Black Speakers Network Cheryl Wood has been bringing together powerhouses like Mikki Taylor for the Epic Women Creating Global Empires Series Iyanla Vanzant has been consistently showing up with her Daily Anti Viral Message for motivation and supportKearn Crockett-Cherry has been lighting up the virtual stage with the Rise Up Summit, The Together We Stand Summit, and her small business information sessions. Yes, I have attended something from each of these speakers while in quarantine for FREE and gain valuable information. There are a few things that these top speakers in the industry are teaching during the quarantine.1. Consistency Matters 2. Your why pushes you to show up regardless of the circumstances 3. Learning how to pivot in tough situations4. When you don’t know it...find someone else who does!5. Spend more time taking actionTime is the one commodity that has the most value right now. (I know you thought it was toilet paper) Check out today's episode and then join the conversation by going to bit.ly/worldvoicecommunity

Are you flying too high? It's a question that can be tied to many different things including quarantine. Today's episode hit on some points that step way outside the typical COVID-19 conversations that you have heard recently. We started out with the question: "Do you have the license to make the money?"Shari Williams, the Goddess of Drones, shared how she made the transition from PR to Flying Drones. There were even a few tips about who may be hiring drone flyers in the near future. There are limitless opportunities because the commercial use of drones is still fairly new. - career options - flexibility - you have niche down Many of the tips Shari shared mirror what is done in the Speaking Industry. Do you have the skills to be considered an expert in your field? While quarantine has definitely had its disappointments and hardships, there is the potential for you to add to your media kit and experience. Thinking of your speaking business in the same way that a drone operator does can put you in a different mindset. Better yet, it can put you in a different tax bracket. Ask yourself these questions:~ Are you showing people what you do? ~ Do you have certification or training in your industry? ~ Have you networked with people in your industry? ~ Do you know who you serve? ~ Do you know the laws of speaking? The most powerful way for you to show up as the expert and not be put into a box is to do the work. Having a mentor or coach adds accountability and credibility to you as a speaker. They allow you to fly a little higher just like when you are a drone operator. Think about how drones are being used to save lives. Your speech, your book, your course has the same level of value when you invest in it. Shari dropped the mic in this episode when she said, "What in life is really that easy?" The goal for us is to pass the tests in life, in business, and even in self-development so we can teach someone else. Become a professional in everything. I am a mother of two grown daughters and a glammom of 1 grandson. I have a successful marriage of 25 years and I am passionate about celebrating, promoting, and Investing in women and in my community. I have a women’s networking group, speakers network and I teach people how to fly drones. I have over 25 years of experience as a Public Relations professional and I love to travel and connect with women in business.Shari Williams is a professional public relations consultant, public speaker, professional model, brand ambassador, and licensed UAS drone pilot and instructor providing on-site and virtual drone classes and training. We also provide a networking membership platform to support Women in Business and the community and we assist our clients with health and wellness products and fitness tips; we celebrate, promote, and invest in men and women in business and the community. Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)Shariawilliams-LinkedIn goddessofdrones-Instagram, shari williams enterprises -Instagram, shari.williams-facebook, shariswilliams- twitter

With all this time spent social distancing, you may have taken some time to take a magnifying glass to your business or career choice. Is it right for you? Do you want to go back? Are you able to be a stay at home parent who just might home school their kids? Dealing with Covid-19 has greatly shifted the definition of "Career" but today's guest has some great motivation to help you with some of the heavy choices that are ahead of you. First things first! Before you begin to go skipping through the grassy field with your kids like some 2020 Mary Poppins, Tanika shared a few tips on where to start when you are ready to rehab your career. Rehab evaluation Ask your self the hard questions Self-reflectionDo I have the skills needed?Should I do this as a side hustle until I get some stability? Making the decision to become a full-time entrepreneur is major but that is not the only career rehab that it is referring to. This list relates to our seniors as they prepare to go into a much different senior year and college experience. It speaks to the parents who are preparing to go back to a job while their children's schools are closed. Oh and we can not forget about the many people all over the world who lost their job when the quarantine began. There are many who has some hard decisions to make about their career journey within the next few weeks. In this episode, Kanika also hit on some key points like:Traditional vs. non-traditional education Online learning programs Internships Where seniors and college students should focus nextVirtual career fairs and more. You are in a great position to turn any anxiety that you may have into accomplishments by learning new skills. Looking at how much the tech industry has shifted you can create a plan of action for a career shift no matter what level you may currently be on. Take some time to tap into your creativity and look at your setback as a setup for success. Fail forward! Kanika shared a gem that I believe that many can relate to as we enter into our more mature years. Learning to receive constructive criticism and advice is wise on our part. Seeking out experts who will share about building wealth, real estate, credit, or investing will serve you well. Don't get overwhelmed by the information. You can focus on one area. Listen in on today's episode and let us know in the free group how you plan on rehabbing your career. KANIKA TOLVER is the CEO and founder of Career Rehab, LLC in Washington, DC, where she helps clients transform their careers with coaching programs, events, webinars, and digital resources to help professionals reach their career goals. An in-demand coach, consultant, speaker, and thought leader, she has been featured on CNN, CNBC, CBS Radio, Yahoo!, Black Enterprise, Glassdoor.com, Entrepreneur.com, The Washington Post, and a variety of radio interviews and podcast shows.Tolver is also the author of the acclaimed title, Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work. In Career Rehab, Tolver helps readers strip away what's holding them back to create the career of their dreams. Readers learn how to create an online brand presence, market an authentic personal brand, and sell their brand-offering expertise and skills. It’s time to take stock and renovate your life by making strategic professional changes that help you achieve not only the job but also the life you want.Kanika Tolver, who graduated from Bowie State University in Maryland, currently hails from Washington, DC, where she has lived for most of her life. She enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)https://twitter.com/KanikaTolver

The #1 complaint I hear from speakers right now is that they don’t have a stage. Many conferences have been postponed, canceled or converted to a virtual event. This has definitely become a time for a pivot in the speaking industry but did it just start now? For years I’ve talked about Telesummits, podcast interviews, and virtual training as an extension of the speaker stage. With more and more opportunities to get in front of your target audience how can speakers recreate the speaker stage? While in quarantine, I’ve spoken in front of almost 50,000 people across the globe. That is not including live streaming and my own podcast. My strategy didn’t have to change as much as you would think and there three things that mattered most! 1. Be consistent in your message 2. Networking outside your circle 3. Lead with service Come join the conversation as we dig into how speakers can still remain active and relevant during the quarantine. Want more information about doing virtual summits? Let’s connect bit.ly/talktoaltovise

Who are we without the job, the stage, the conference...who are we without the outside? This was the question that many were faced to answer as a result of COVID-19. Without warning, we were thrust into the leading role of our own lives. For some, it has been amazing and for others not so much but ultimately we all had to ask the question "Who am I?"Knowing who we are at the soul level becomes our anchor for the remainder of 2020 and beyond. We have been given a pen to rewrite the life that we really wanted to live. Quarantine took out away from some of the excuses and crutches that we have been relying on for years. We are now forced to be in the house with people we barely know and in some cases, we may not even like them. It was a dramatic change in the whole world. It was a time where we were now forced to spend time with ourselves. In this episode, Jamin shared with us some tips on seeing the opportunity within our current circumstance. ~ Learn something new ~ Accomatind the temporary shift She dropped some serious gems that we can all take with us as we get ready to create and maintain a new normal. Events and opportunities may look a little different but it is the clarity and self-confidence that will help us keep our head above water. Shopping with a mask may become something we need to get used to temporarily but it doesn't have to stop us from shopping. We are resilient and are able to adjust! Jamin hit on a few key points when it comes to knowing who you are. 1. What are your characteristics, core values, and ethics?2. You must understand that everything takes time. 3. Learn to validate yourself 4. Don't change due to external circumstances 5. Learn the power of acceptance and forgiveness The bonus was tip that Jamin shared was to embrace ourselves and to love ourselves. Wise words as we adjust to the shift in our journey towards our dreams and goals. Jasmin Tak Shum is a confidence and clarity mindset coach. She helps women build their confidence by understanding their value so that they can stand in their own authentic power, shine their light and charge their worth.Connect with Jasminhttps://www.facebook.com/jasmin.shumhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmin-tak-shum-asa-1927299/

With everything going on at the moment I think it is time to quit! Many didn't have an option not to quit because we now have an abundance and the space to recreate the life we want to live. We have been forced to quit the excuses that have kept us from using our creativity to its fullest capacity. We have also been forced to quit accepting a toxic environment, self-doubt and the status quo. I mean homeschooling was never the status quo for me. (Somehow I believe I must have done something wrong for me to be thrust back into high school with my teens. lol) With that being said, mental health has been thrust to the forefront as people have been quarantined with themselves, their thoughts and their loved ones. Still, a taboo subject in some communities, celebrities like Taraji P. Henson and Jada Pinkett-Smith bring more attention to mental health. The more we talk about it the more comfortable we become seeking help and dealing with it. Our guest today, Annette Morris, was in the mental health industry for 14 years before becoming a life coach. She dropped some gems that are relevant and valuable as we head into our second month of dealing with COVID-19. ~ Consistent self-care is important ~ Creating a personal daily routine is valuable ~ Going to sleep later or get up earlier for "me time" if necessary~ Deep breathing and meditation for 10 minutes One thing that Annette highlighted during today's episode was that this is your time! That things that have been resurfacing in your life could be the thing that you should be working on. That one gift has the potential to add five streams of revenue from it. (Connect with Annette about how to figure out what those five streams can be) This is a great time to monetize your gifts. Pivot, don't pause! Developing a person is valuable now as people have been forced to quit. That development includes determining and handling mind barriers as well as those voices that can drown out our creativity. There were a few other hidden gems that Annette shared that can help you when it comes to coaching. Before you go to a coach it is a good idea to have a name for your business, know your target audience and have an idea of the products or services you want to provide. This will help you not to get sucked into purchasing things that are unnecessary for what you want to do business. Annette J. Morris, M.A. is a Professional Mental Health Counselor, Certified Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Published Author, Entrepreneur, and Business Consultant. Her favorite quote which is the philosophy she lives by is "you will get all you want in life if you help enough people get what they want" by the late Zig Ziglar. Her professional career is focused solely on helping others to either accomplish their goals as an entrepreneur or in life as a whole. Although Annette has accomplished a lot in life, she had very humble beginnings. She was reared for 23 years in a local housing project by a single mother and had to overcome many obstacles on this journey called life. However, all that she's endured in her past has helped to form the Annette of the present. Annette is a first-generation college graduate and has earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the Southern University of New Orleans and a Master's of Arts Degree from the Xavier University of Louisiana. She's also the first full-time entrepreneur of her family and Owner/Lead Consultant of Goal Getter, LLC. Annette has also published three books Conquering the enemy, Live Free: Creating the Streams to Live Your Dreams, every day's a New Day: Daily Positive Affirmations for Positive Daily Living and Streams Reloaded: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Multiple Streams of Income. She also co-authored a project entitled I Want to Quit My Job: 8 Entrepreneurial Tips for Massive Results While Employed and spearheaded a co-author project...

With the world on pause, having the ability to be seen and heard can seem like a difficult task Well, difficult until you look at it from a different angle. It's time to see things with a different lens so that you are able to maximize this opportunity. Creating a loud vision has taken on a more familiar look in 2020. Imagine we have all been taken back to a simpler time of fresh baked goods and Tupperware parties. (Okay, maybe not that far back) People are taking this time to go after what is near and dear to their hearts. They are homeschooling and finding a new joy of being around their children. It all leads to a new way of life. Being loud about the people and moments that matter most. Zaakirah Muhammad knows all too well what it means to have a loud vision. In today's episode, she dropped gems for anyone is ready to create a loud vision. 1. Write the Vision 2. Get sources of inspiration 3. Execution This is a great time to tap into our own creativity or call up that good friend who has always had a creative mind. Try out the recipe, build a better version or recreate the joyous moments. Zaakirah's love of photography stems from a photo her mother took being how she was ultimately diagnosed with cancer. It shows the significant value our pivotal moments have within our lives. Zaakirah also dropped a few gems for the authors about the editing process. ~ Appreciate that you have the opportunity and ability to get your story out to the world~ Don't be discouraged by the number of errors in your book because the story will make an impact~ Value and use your team because you can't do it all on your ownZaakirah Muhammad is a Brand Cultivating Strategist, professional photographer and digital marketer. She helps small businesses to make your social media pages look good and advise you on the best social media tactics for growing and being consistent with your brand on social media. At 6 months old, a Camera Saved Her Life. At 9 months old, she was taken into surgery to have her right eye removed due to a rare childhood eye cancer tumor that was detected by a photo her mom took. Her hearing slowly began to decline as she got older, but her other three senses kicked in and are functioning well.At age five her mom gifted her with her first camera. She received her first digital camera in middle school. By the time she attended technical high school, she studied commercial photography. She never strayed too far from her purpose in life. Later on, she moved to Washington D.C. to expand her education in professional photography and videography. She has traveled to 10 countries so far. She took her professional camera on most of her out of country travels but Ghana, West Africa was the first time that others viewed her work as if they were on the trip and have traveled with her, due to the way she beautifully captures sceneries and personalities. She loves capturing the essence of humanity. As a people person and an empath, she wants her legacy to include the fact that she was able to see the good in you, help you live your best life, which inspired you to step outside of your comfort zone. Her memoir is called Seeing Life Through a Different Lens.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)Book: zaakirahnayyar.com/bookAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Life-Through-Different-Lens-ebook/dp/B081MR9TKP/Updated Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/zaakirahmuhammad/

It is okay to not be okay! Knowing when it is time to turn up the momentum, get some help or even take a break is necessary if you want to achieve success. It matters even more if you want to enjoy the success you've achieved. We can't run on all cylinders day after day and not become burnt out. That is when you reinvent yourself! Sometimes it will be within that month and other times it will come up years later. You reach a point when you feel like you have lost yourself. Light bulb moments shared by our guest Linda Thompson: - Sometimes the people around us will tell us to brush things off and we must become our own advocate- Burnout can happen when we go into autopilot in business and life - Often times we need some rest and we don't have to apologize for itThere are moments when we have to reinvent ourselves because of all the negativity that we have dealt with previously. We have to find and do what works best for us and at times that may mean we need some accountability. Who are you checking in with during their shift within your life? A coach, a mentor, or an accountability group?Published Author, Health and Life Coach, Inspiration Speaker I empower individuals to be their best selves and to assist with ways to reinvent and transform their lives for the better. She has two books with the first being about Jealousy and Envy. Is it hard or you to celebrate others? This book describes where the root of it comes from. Here what drives Linda to share her story after years of being in the social services industry.Connect with Lindahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-p-thompson-687410151/

Okay...I have a confession to make. I have been eating a whole lot more snacks during this quarantine. You don't have to say it but I know many of you have been snacking too. Celebrating birthdays at home doesn't burn as much energy as celebrating at the movies and the mall. So here we are, at a crossroads. Do we allow ourselves to keep sliding down this slippery slope or do we make a shift towards better choices? Well, this episode is for you. (It's for me too) Being home has become a fight against our own willpower. Oh and the battle gets even tougher when you have kids. Here are the hard truths:~ Fitness can be a team effort when you use a personal trainer or fitness coach~ No one can fight harder for your health than you ~ The choices we make today affect and infect our tomorrow. (And many tomorrows after that) ~ Listening to the stigmas will hold you back from achieving the best version of you ~ In order to reach your fitness goal it will take some bold actionsIn this episode, 0nyx Fitness went in deep about her personal journey that started without a gym membership and without a diet. She even shared that she reached her goal without doing a lot of cooking. A combination of facing her hard truths head-on and loving the body she lived in gave momentum to her fitness journey. This episode is the personal training session you needed to jump your fitness program. Yes, even while in quarantine. Be sure to listen in and share this episode. Learn what 0nyx says is a blunder that she has had in her personal fitness journey. As the Owner of Rugg3d F3mm3™, Fitness Coach, Personal Trainer, and all-around Fitness Enthusiast, I can most definitely say that I love what I do.Although it’s not easy at times, my entire fitness journey hasn’t been but somehow still feels like a cake-walk. I have been through many ups and downs but have managed to always stay dedicated to my fitness journey and that alone is what got me here today.Once I was satisfied with my results I thought it was time to take things a step further by creating a logo that represents me and as well as other women that can relate to doing anything that may appear outside of the norm. I love the feeling of lifting weights and I love the sexy results that it gives me afterward. I love the feeling of being in the shooting range and I love the feeling of knowing how to protect myself. I love riding a motorcycle and I love the feeling of being a sexy badass. I even love the feeling of working in a warehouse environment and I love getting paid to do the same job the men are doing all while feeling and being sexy and going hard at it. I love the feeling of hitting a heavy bag and I love the feeling of defending myself. I love the feeling of how I look doing it all in my sexiest workout clothing or in a pair of heels.My range is literally from stiletto to steel toe and back to stiletto.And this is what Rugg3d F3mm3™ represents. Women who can do both and still “Be the strong, sexy and fierce woman they want to be.”Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)Instagram: @0nyx.fitness & @rugg3df3mm3Facebook: 0nyx.fitness & @rugg3df3mm3