Ambitious Souls

It's been too long since I've recorded an episode. I apologize for getting emotional in my last episode but you couldn't imagine the depth of pain that I have endured. But this episode is dedicated to my listeners who are curious to know what I've been up to. It is working together for my good. Some seasons are shorter than others & we have to accept that. I'm looking forward to a new beginning, even if it's lonely.

Each year in the United States, about 264,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,400 in men. About 42,000 women and 500 men in the U.S. die each year from breast cancer. Black women have a higher rate of death from breast cancer than White women. Which is why all month long we recognize & celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness. However, October is also the month in which we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness. As a survivor of domestic abuse, it has been hard to move on with life without allowing my past to affect me. This episode is to remind the world that we matter too. Although this maybe hard to do, we can just push past the damage and the heartbreak. Don't let this define you. You are so much more than a victim!

On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. People often assume physical violence when they hear about abuse, but that's not always the case. Dating abuse is a pattern of behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control over a partner — physical violence is just one example of such behavior. Remember: no one deserves to experience abuse in any capacity and every type of abuse is serious.

Because you're a Christian, you're made to feel that your decisions are to be perfect. We were all born into sin, so it's only natural that we make mistakes. Gods grace is sufficient and shouldn't be taken for granted but please allow me to grow. I don't think I'm better than you, I simply want more for myself and my children. I shouldn't have to conform to this world to be accepted. Learn to stand alone and stand on your morals. The Disease to Please is curable but first you must admit that you are the problem.

How do you prepare for something you're not ready for? Being a parent is one of the most rewarding tasks I've ever had but it also has its challenges. I learn new ways to parent everyday. Being a parent helped me to see just how much I put my mother through. This journey hasn't been easy but I wouldn't change it for the world. Stop being so hard on yourself.

Fear is a natural feeling so I don't feel guilty for feeling that way. I will not allow my fear to overtake me & push me further away from happiness. I will be patient on this journey and allow myself time to heal. I trust that it is all going to work out for my good. You are not in this alone & I'm here to remind you why you shouldn't settle.

The word Friend, is used so loosely. To be honest, many of us do not know what it means to be a friend, simply because we've never had one. Our friendships deserve to be watered so that they can grow just like our relationships. Communication is just as important like any other relationship. The time that you've known a person doesn't determine their loyalty. We all must be held accountable for the dysfunctional behaviors that we have. We must be mindful of how our behavior affects our friendships.

For so long, I've compared my situation to someone else's. I've allowed social media, family & friends, even my enemies to determine what I wanted for myself. It's not perfect but it's still love to me. It's never too late to change, to grow & to adapt. As a single woman, I'm still figuring this out one day at a time.

I'll never find the perfect man and I'm ok with that, but I refuse to settle. There are things that I desire in a man or in a relationship that I deserve. When you know better, you do better. Dating has gotten so much harder because nobody dates to marry, everyone wants to just see what happens. When you fail to plan or come to a mutual agreement of where things will go, you not only waste your time but you find yourself regretting some things. I am no relationship coach or advocate for single women but I know what I want and that makes me dangerous. Because I refuse to settle or just go along to get along. Loneliness is a state of mind.

Many people daydream about all the things they wish the could do. I am so grateful to God that the passion I have, has taken me so far. After all I've been through, it gave me a story to tell. A story that will help so many other women. Thank you for being here every step of the way. The Void you feel, only God can fill. The book is now available on Amazon and I hope that you are blessed, inspired and changed by my words.

Life happens for all of us & lately things have taken a different turn. I owe it to my listeners & supporters to say farewell. I have so much inside of my home that needs my attention and it's causing me to be inconsistent in other areas. I'll be back when I can give you the best of me. Farewell for now.

For many people, 2020 was not a good year and they want nothing more than to start the New Year off with as much peace and happiness as they can. For me and my household, 2020 has blessed us in so many ways. To be honest it just depends on the lenses in which you are looking from. Thank you for your continued support. It's not how you start but how you end ♥️

Anything worth having is worth waiting for. Many people are complacent in their career and relationships because they don't have the patience to put in the work. Life is something that many of I'd take for granted. Brittney Dasha Gilbert's life was cut short at the age of 26. She was full of life and she impacted so many people with her love. This episode is dedicated in her memory.

4 years ago I took back my life & my last name. I remember when I got evicted from my apartment, I felt that my life was ruined and the world was laughing at my pain. My eviction saved me life. The last time he hit me, could have been the last time. I am alive today & I share my story in the hope that I will help someone like me.

Cancer in any form is detrimental to anyone's health. The toll that cancer takes on your body, your mental health, your family & your finances will have you feeling defeated. DCIS is a form of cancer that Mrs. Charlotte Harris was diagnosed with in 2007. Though this battle has not been easy, she has fought with such Grace & Determination. Join us as we discuss her journey, the highs & the lows.

I'm ready to grow this season. I am excited to be back with you all. I definitely missed you & so much as been going on in my world, so let's catch up. There will be a few changes this season but I hope that you enjoy them. Thanks again for coming back to listen in.

It has been an amazing journey. I am so grateful for the few people that tuned in every week, because of you I was able to last this long. It has come for Season 1 to end. I am looking forward to returning with even better content & a more distinct sound. Thanks again for your support, I love you guys more than you'll ever know. Until next time, may God continue to bless you & protect you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As promised, here is part 2 of Pushing Through with Nicole D. Vick. This time we dig a little deeper. We discuss parenting, religion, relationships & how to start.

Nicole D. Vick has spent the last 15 years trying to improve the health and prevention of disease in some Los Angeles County's most undeserving communities. Join us as we discuss her book, which has earned a #1 spot in the Public Health section from Amazon. You will not regret it! The conversation was so good, I couldn't put everything in one episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let's be honest, we all have had other plans for ourselves when we graduated high school. We had life planned out but what do you do when life happens? Becoming a mother before you're ready & that career you picked just didn't sit well with your spirit. It's never too late to change the plan. There is still time, even on the other side of 40. Join me & Mrs. April Noelle Grant as we discuss that side of life, her blog & her podcast dedicated to women like you.

Let's be honest, none of us want to look at our finances. We do not want to face the irresponsible spending habits that we've adopted. Acquania Escarne joins me this week to discuss the purpose of money.

Here's a conclusion of last week's episode. James Lampkin & I take things up a notch with this week's questions.

As a single woman, I've read all the books you can think of. I've also tried different methods to find Mr. Right. The one thing I didn't do was, be realistic. Join me & my special guest, Conversations with Lamp as we dive into daring, relationships & marriage. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Some lessons we learn the hard way & unfortunately if we don't learn from it the first time, history repeats itself. Today I take a look at myself, then & now.

He adopted a role called being a father so that his child would have something mythical and infinitely important: a protector. Tom Wolfe. Let's take the time to acknowledge the awesome men in our lives. Society would like us to believe than men leave women to bare the full responsibility of child rearing alone. Though this may be true in some cases, not all. We must acknowledge, accept and adjust to the choices we've made in life. Hopefully this will change your perspective. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Working Against Repeating Situations❣️ Mrs. Susie Williams is a Houston native that has taken the lessons she's learned in life and turned them into something positive. Not only does she provide family with food & necessities but she helps the essential workers as well. Her projects have earned her a spot on KHOU 11. Join us as we discuss her organization & how her past has shaped her future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We cannot turn on the news without being reminded that even though slavery ended, African Americans are still not being seen as equals. We cannot ignore the racial injustices and the evident police brutality. We can change things today if only we come together. There's a bigger picture to this & it's bigger than black or white.

Blindness, osteoporosis & acute chest syndrome are a few complications of living with Sickle Cell Disease. I am so honored to have had the opportunity to educate myself on this inherited blood disorder. Thanks to Patricias Guardian Angel, I now know how to help someone that battles with this disease. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Being single today is definitely hard but when I look back on the way I lose focus and how the depression sets in, I am stronger. Take a look from “what is this teaching me” and not “why is this happening to me”.

The last week has been hard. To watch someone lay on the concrete & beg for their life has to stop. You can change the world, if you change your purpose. Here's my perspective on the matter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As promised, we are back to conclude last week's episode.

Special Guest Teriece Cherell and I discuss her latest project. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Here's a conclusion to last weeks episode. I take a good look at myself and the mistakes I've made as a mother. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Perspective is the difference between the resentment we feel and the grace that we should give. Let's look at our mother's from a different perspective. They did the best they could with the resources available to them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Here's an introduction to a Ambitious Souls Podcast and what to expect from me --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app