Come Hell or High Water: Stories of women overcoming

Raise your hand…. If you have ever felt like you are not good enough. If you have ever felt like you have failed. If you have ever felt like you had to prove yourself over and over again. My hand went up for ALL THREE! In this episode, guest Nya Bowman gives an incredibly honest account of her challenges with racism and self-esteem while guiding us through her unique pathway to healing and personal victory! A BIG Congratulations to Nya on her recent election to The Black League of The American Guild of Musical Artists, where she will be working as an artist for change! Discover how she lives a life of unapologetic truth!   Visit Nya on Instagram @nyabow Visit Jinah on Instagram @jinah_nicole_parker

Have you ever felt like everything is crumbling around you? One day BAM, everything seems to hit you at the same time and life goes from “okay, things are cool” to “OMG, I can't handle this!”  Fellow Podcaster and Online Business Coach, Erin Pride and I are back together for a creative and uplifting discussion on what to do when your life and/or business is in chaos…The same rules apply. If you like straightforward solutions that are easy to follow then this is definitely the episode for you!  Remember, this is the second episode of the month; which means it's all about enhancing your self-empowerment toolkit. Enjoy and be inspired!

Be honest, are you a people pleaser? Do you find yourself becoming overwhelmed, anxious, or maybe even depressed simply from saying "yes" or simply going over and beyond to please others? “Yes, I will take on that project (even though it's unaligned with my goals).” “Yes, I will do this, yes I will do that.” Being a “YESER” can feel like an exhausting hamster wheel. In Episode 7 Online Business Coach and fellow podcaster, Erin Pride gets vulnerable as she tells us her story of going from a people pleaser to putting her needs first!  See what happens when you tap into your confidence, get super clear about what you want, and how leaning into the power of “NO” can be one of your biggest assets.   Discover more about Erin, check out her Dance Boss Podcast or visit her on Instagram @erinpride  Discover more about Jinah on Instagram @jinah_nicole_parker   

When you have experienced a trauma specifically around abuse, it is easy to feel like you have lost a part of yourself; but healing is possible! As we continue to honor sexual assault awareness month, this episode serves as a reminder that YOU ARE ENOUGH! You are good enough, you are smart enough, and you are strong enough to heal and reinvent the person that you want to be.    This episode is one that you can come back to time and time again whether you need support or just a moment of relaxation. Experience a guided meditation reminiscent of an old fable and the healing vibration of a beautiful sound bath. If you are interested in experiencing more of what you hear in the episode visit me on Instagram or sign up for my mailing list for updates on my monthly free community sound meditations.   Visit Jinah on Instagram @jinah_nicole_parker or at www.jinahparker.com   Music by: Eric Bartel Astral Projection ★ Binaural Beats + Isochronic Tones (ASMR) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIgtliwpElY&t=149s   PowerThoughts Meditation Club 528Hz - Whole Body Regeneration - Full Body Healing | Emotional & Physical Healing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdmvMc7TZn0   Namaste!

Starting over can be one of the scariest experiences one has to go through. This could be starting over after an illness, a loss, or any dramatic life experience, but the good news is that it can be done!    In this episode with guest Sol Munoz of Solrayz Jewelry, we hear how she reinvented herself by feeding her soul. If you have felt stuck after experiencing a trauma or seem to be holding a lot of fear around pursuing your dreams, this story is for you. See how Sol not only discovered who she is but what she is: The “I AM.” Living the life of your dreams even after a trauma is possible!   This episode is sponsored by SHE, a Choreoplay, a play about ending violence against women and girls, healing and empowerment. And in honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, I am excited to announce that Buffalo State College will present an archival performance of SHE followed by a LIVE post show discussion with the cast on April 29th 2021 at 7pm EST. Individual and group sales available for your school or institution. To discover more about this event or to purchase tickets please visit: https://bsctheater.anywhereseat.com/channel.php.  Additionally, 50% of all ticket sales will be donated to The National Sexual Violence Hotline.   For more information on Sol Munoz and her incredible reiki infused jewelry visit her on Instagram @solrayzjewelry. Contact Jinah on Instagram @jinah_nicole_parker

Your love is a gift! With that in mind, who and what do you love? How does this impact how you love yourself? In Episode 4 guest Ashley Brown showers us with love as she shares her impactful and life changing project, LOVE NOTES. In the words of Ashley, “Stop and smell the roses. Stop and take the moment in.” Be inspired by what can happen when we slow down and look within. Perhaps you may even find a new rhythm for life. A life that you don't need to take a break from. Enjoy! If you would like to learn more about “Love Notes,” reach out to Ashley Brown on Instagram @ashaunelleb. And you can always find Jinah on Instagram @jinah_nicole_parker

Have you ever found yourself saying: “How did this happen to me?” “This was not the plan!” “This is not what I'm “supposed” to be.” Sometimes life throws us a curveball and the life that we thought we were supposed to have looks and feel much different. But wonder if the curveball is simply a pathway to our greater life and our greater self.  In this incredible episode guest Naila Ansari shares how she found joy when her world was flipped upside down. It is a story of how she found breath when she felt like she was suffocating and her process of turning anger into joy that she now shares with the world. Contact Naila on Instagram @nailaansari  Contact Jinah on Instagram @jinah_nicole_parker or www.jinahparker.com

In the second episode, I host a roundtable discussion with many of the cast members from SHE, a Choreoplay; an Off-Broadway production about ending violence against women and girls. As a way to offer additional insight and resources around this month's topic of overcoming sexual violence, we take a holistic approach to discussing healing and transformation, while also exploring a shift in collective consciousness.  If at any time, you ever need immediate support, consider reaching out to the Domestic Violence Hotline. And for a list of additional resources please visit www.jinahparker.com and click SHE or contact me on Instagram @jinah_nicole_parker.  You can visit the wonderful ladies of SHE on Instagram: Sarah Elaz @sarahelaz Evelyn Hoelscher @Evelyn_joy Kerime Konur @kerime_konur Yuki Fukui @yukisnowf Brittni Genovese @brittgenovese

How are you feeling, friend?   To face yourself. To face your past and to face your truth is no easy feat.   But it can be done!   We all have a narrative, some are true and some are false. Many times these are stories that other people have told us and the stories that we have told ourselves. When these false narratives replay in our head and become our truth it takes a deep commitment to get to the other side.   Trigger Warning: In this very first episode, guest Ashely Whelan demonstrates this commitment! Listen to how Ashely rediscovered herself and her power after carrying the the burden of sexual abuse on her shoulders and within her body for years. But now Ashely has a new narrative, “Lift Weights, Lift Spirits!” In her story of beautiful bravery, she speaks with the strength and the conviction of a true warrior!   Connect with Ashely for a chat or a workout on Instagram @lift.weights.lift.spirits Connect with Jinah on Instagram @jinah_nicole_parker or at www.jinahparker.com