Confessions, Convictions and Conversations with April S. Davenport

So many people begin the new year with new goals, new intentions and new desires, but what happens when all of that “newness” wears off or when the thrill is gone? What do you do when you aren't as excited about starting anymore and you feel stuck in the middle? If you're going to be serious about reaching the end or achieving your goal, you have to chart the entire journey and you have to gear up for the hurdles, obstacles and challenges that may come your way! You also have to take one day at a time and one step at a time. Our friend, Michelle Glover, joins the conversation to help us understand how we can start strong, but finish stronger! We want to make a good first impression, but we definitely want to leave a lasting impression! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each day we are blessed to wake up, there is something or someone that competes with our attention, our perspective and our focus. How do we control everything that comes our way and minimize the distractions? We must be intentional and completely conscious regarding the distractions and we must learn to put our mind over anything that is in front of us or around us. Our minds control our bodies and weigh heavily upon our spirits so when we put mind over matter, we can begin to put daily practices in place and remain focused on the road ahead of us. Where is your mind and what truly matters to you? We are starting to settle into 2023, but we all need the right mindset if we are going to make this the best year ever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a brand new year and we made it! We have a fresh year and you know what that means- you have an opportunity to create a fresh you! Every year, every week and every day truly is a fresh start so let's use each day of 2023 to focus on being better and doing better. Isn't that what we did when we spent time on the campus of FreshU in Season 5? Maybe we need a refresher course on why this year it's more important than ever to focus on our self-love and self-worth this season and to remember why we are here. If you aren't truly concentrated on giving God thanks and living your true purpose, then you won't see the success in life you are meant to attain. This can be your best year yet, but it all begins with you. So embrace 2023 and let's begin today knowing we have a FreshStart waiting for us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end of the year is here and it's hard to believe that we have experienced another 365 days, but we are certainly grateful! Some are rejoicing, others are just happy to put this year to rest; and still others may feel stuck. Maybe 2022 is a blur and all of the prayers you prayed seem to be sitting in the Outbox because God has yet to respond. What do you do when you can't seem to quite jump fully into your next season? You do whatever is possible to go from stuck to soaring! God is still ordering our steps even when we can't measure our own progress. Every season won't be full of massive overhaul, but to every season there is a purpose and as we close this year and enter 2023, God is ready to help each of His children go from stuck to soaring! Let's go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a week it has been! We are still enjoying the most wonderful time of the year because we are enjoying it with you! As we reflect upon our mountaintops and our valleys, we also realize there are seasons in between. How do you handle the in between? How do you navigate the space in between the highs and lows of life? We believe every season is purposeful and every season can be used for your benefit if you navigate it with the correct intent? Dive in and let's get this conversation started on how to be attentive, productive and courageous in seasons where it seems nothing is happening, but God is actually working to give us an expected end and a finished work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Season 6 and WE ARE BACK! It's been way too long and we are so excited to be back with our favorite people during our favorite time of the year! What a year it has been, and the end of the year affords us many privileges including preparing to celebrate the birth of our Savior, spending time with family and friends and reflecting on the highs and lows of the current year. What have been the greatest moments of your year? What have been the lowest moments? I'm a firm believer that when you look in the rearview mirror, you have to see everything in order to get a full view of what shaped you and molded you and it is only then you are able to move clearly forward into the future. Shout from your peaks, pray from your pits and from every vantage point, give God thanks! Let's get this season started! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an amazing FreshStart summer it has been! What an incredible journey we have been on as we completed the first semester of FreshU! We began this season with the intention of changing ourselves, challenging ourselves and championing ourselves and I believe if we truly reflect upon what we have accomplished, we can honestly say we have all made real progress. However, the true moniker of change is not to be comfortable in what you have done, but to use your progress as motivation to keep going! We are going to celebrate the wins, the small steps, the path we are traveling and we are going to keep reading, keep breathing, keep living and keep going. We have come a long way after two years and five seasons, but we have so much further to go. So as we wrap this season, we encourage you to recharge, renew, refocus and refresh because when we come back for Season 6, it's going to be greater! April, out! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two years ago, my family and I faced the hardest challenge of our lives when we lost my sister suddenly and tragically. Some days it seems as if it happened yesterday and other days, it seems as if we've been spinning in circles for days. While I am so grateful that I had countless conversations with my sister, having had the privilege of speaking to her everyday and seeing her almost everyday; I can't help but think about the conversations I won't get to have with her and the times we won't share. Every moment that passes, I think about what it would be like if she was still here. However, one thing is certain- she knew the Lord as her Savior and she fulfilled her purpose on this Earth. For this, we will always give God praise for her life and for her legacy. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an amazing feeling to be TWO! I can't believe we are celebrating two years of confessing who we are, living in our true convictions and having some of the best conversations with our favorite people, you- our army of warriors who are committed to becoming better, brighter and bolder for the world to see and for God to use in His kingdom. As we reflect on the last two years, we realize it's only been God's grace and the divine orchestration of His hand that has allowed us to reach this point, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Come with us as we remember how we arrived at this point and we begin to chart where we are going because every milestone is just a reminder that we simply have a FRESHSTART! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is never any shortage of conversation concerning Black matriarchs or Black Queens, but rarely will you hear a conversation about Black patriarchs or Black Kings. Why is that? Why are Black men only discussed negatively within and outside of our community? Why is there no reserved space for the regard and respect of the contributions Black men have made to the community and to the world globally? What can we do in order to change the conversation so the impact and influence of Black men is recognized, revered and remembered for what is truly is? Let's jump into this conversation and start sprinkling some Black girl magic onto this Black boy joy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a journey we have been on this summer! Everything that we have done, we have learned and we have taken in has been to ensure that we have a FreshStart summer and the best summer ever. But do you know what usually happens when people get close to the finish? They don't finish or they stop trying and they don't end up getting the full results they worked so hard when they first began their journey. However, that won't be our testimony. We began with the end in mind and we are going to be determined to finish strong on the campus of FreshU! We recognize that one end is really the signal to a new beginning so even as we look to complete this leg of the race, we are just being strengthened for our next FreshStart. So, let's get going and do what we need to do to have the best and strongest finish ever! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are so many definitions of success that you can feel defeated before you even begin the journey of trying to climb the ladder of success. However, the true meaning of success is that there really is no one meaning because everyone takes a different path to design the life that is meant for them to live. What you set out to accomplish and what you achieve might look completely different from someone who achieves something similar to you and that's ok! Join us as we have a meaningful conversation with our friend and sister, Sherina Maye Edwards, on what it means to pave your own path to success and why you should never apologize for the journey that is uniquely yours! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How are you hanging FreshU? Is the summer draining you or energizing you? We hope you've been making the best of this FreshStart Summer and taking the time to write the story of your life, and have the time of your life! But what gives life meaning? What ensures you leave a lasting impact on those around you and those to come after you? Service. We believe that even as we discover the best version of ourselves, we do so by honoring the part of ourselves that is meant to serve God, serve people and ultimately serve ourselves. Living a life of service does not happen overnight, but like everything else we've learned, it is a journey, but one worth taking. Dive into this conversation with us as we discuss what makes life worth living and why you should always seek to serve! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's happening FreshU? We are learning so much this semester as we explore what it takes to change ourselves from the inside out. We are also learning what it takes to challenge ourselves and in those times, we have to do an interior reflection of ourselves and our lives from a view of the past, the present and even the future. What are you carrying from your past that may be weighing you down? What around you is keeping you in a stagnant place? What about the future is causing you not to look forward to what's ahead? This week is all about you because there can be no FreshStart without first being a FreshU! Let's go! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is so much to discover on the campus of FreshU and the one thing we have all realized is that we are all different! There are no carbon copies because if we truly believe God's Word, then we understand we have been fearfully and wonderfully made as well as uniquely designed by Him! We all have the potential to be beautiful, to be great and to live our life in purpose! If we are going to challenge ourselves, then we must discover what it means to have our own personal style and personal brand. How does your style define who you are? How is your style an extension of your personality, confidence and self-worth? If you are truly an original, are you exuding that fact with your style or are you hiding it? Let's dive into the conversation with Talia Leslie, The High Low Fashionista, and discover what it takes to be a brand ambassador for yourself! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a world of images, it may appear that beauty is really only skin deep; but if we are going to forge ahead on this path to truly change who we are and redefine our FreshStart journey, then we must question the definitions the world gives to us. Beauty is so much more than what the world makes us believe and effectual change begins on the inside and resonates on the outside for others to see. Everyone has the potential to be beautiful because everyone was made in the image of a perfect God, but until you believe what God says about you, nothing and no one can change your mind! Come with us as we chat with beauty expert and self-care educator, Eboni Hall, about beauty that lasts and about some great beauty tips that will help you look great and feel amazing! Class is in session and your attendance is required in Beauty 101! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The campus of FreshU is buzzing with action and we know that sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of everything. Instead of fulfilling our exact purpose, we tend to wake up everyday and live a mundane routine because that's what it seems everyone around us is doing. But, stop...take a deep breath and first realize you're still breathing! And if you're still breathing, you still have purpose! No one can fulfill the purpose God has revealed for your life so it is your task in life to answer the all-important question: WHY ARE YOU HERE? We can't move any further on this FreshU journey until we discover this answer. So let's get the conversation started because we do know one thing- you are indeed here; we just need to know why! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we embark on this journey throughout FreshU, there are some prerequisites that we need to fill first. How can you begin to change yourself, challenge yourself and champion yourself, if you don't first love yourself? Loving yourself comes from believing in who you are and the value you bring to those around you regardless of the circumstances that may be present in your life. Your self-love and your self-worth are intricately tied to what you believe about God and how much He loves you. When we begin to measure ourselves against the truth of why we were created and God's unconditional love for us, we will realize we are more than worth it! That gives us more than enough reasons to uncover a FreshU and a Fresh me! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Season 5 and WE ARE BACK! We are so excited to be back with you live on the airwaves. We love having time to rest, recover and recharge, but we love even more being back with you, our army! This season, we are hoping to grow together, learn together and be better together! That's why we are introducing you to FreshU where together, we are encouraging you to change yourself, challenge yourself and champion yourself. What better way to kickoff this summer than to dust your school clothes off and pick up your books and hit the campus geared up for a FreshStart! So, let's get this party started right and let's clap it up for Season 5! Ready, set…FreshStart! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I cannot believe the season has come to an end! What an amazing journey it has been to spend this particular season with you. We journeyed through the holidays together as well as my birthday! It's like we've been celebrating the entire time! More importantly, we have been on a journey of growth and it is my sincere prayer that you have taken an active role in your own growth as a person and as a builder in God's kingdom. Everyday we are given a FreshStart and with that new beginning, we have the power to literally do anything! I want you to walk out of this season believing in who God created you to be and who God desires you to be. We've had an amazing Season 4, and while we hate to see it end, we might as well go out BIG! Let's get the conversation started! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, you have a FreshStart because today I have a FreshStart! It's my birthday and I'm celebrating with you! Yes, yes, yes! I'm so excited to share this milestone with you and I'm even more elated to be on this journey with you as we continue to grow together to become the individuals God has destined us to be. Have you ever wondered why you believe what you believe? Or taken the time to question who you believe? Even those strong in our faith can be shaken and it will cause us to question our deepest beliefs. We are so excited to have sharing with us for our birthday, our sister and friend, Ms. Latrice Pace to help us explore the obstacles we often encounter in our quest to believe in God, in ourselves and in our purpose. We will also explore those things that cause us to waver in our beliefs and what we can do to strengthen our faith and trust in what we believe. It's an important moment in our journey, but this FreshStart is about being encouraged, energized and empowered for the road ahead! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are turning the corner in Season 4, but we are still focused on helping each other do the work as we commit to becoming the best version of ourselves. When we truly dedicate ourselves to becoming better, we will certainly encounter challenges as we travel the journey of growth. As we enter further into this new year and this new season, how can we be equipped to endure the uncertainties of what lies ahead and how can we better prepare ourselves to remain committed to our path? We have invited our good friend, Reverend Kimberly Mason, onto the show to help us discover the tools we need to be strengthened for the journey ahead. We are all beginning together, but we also want to achieve milestones together. Ready, set, let's get this FreshStart party going! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is your January joyful or jumbled? Perhaps it's a combination of both as we continue to be energized in this new year, but also reminded of the chaos that constantly surrounds us. As we walk this real life journey, we should also evaluate our beliefs and practices. Where is your faith? Is it placed in the temporal or in tangible things that can easily fade away? Where do you place your hope or have you lost it because there seems to be no end in sight to the distress and trouble facing our world? Have you checked the love in your life lately and are you making sure to spread love whenever possible? Sometimes our outlook begins with an inward look and today is the perfect day to begin an examination not just of what is around us, but of what is within us! Let's start the conversation and let's see why faith, hope and love make the perfect trio on this fresh start journey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy FreshStart New Year! It's 2022 and here we are together! We are still in celebration mode after having ended 2021 on such a high note! Why not use that same high energy to begin this year and refocus, renew and refresh ourselves for the journey that lies ahead? While some might be making resolutions and plans that will only get them through the first few days or weeks of the new year, let's commit to rebuilding and growing ourselves from the inside out so that we can witness true and enduring change not just for 2022, but for years to come. Are you ready to work on yourself? Are you ready to reveal to the world what taking on a fixer upper is really like? If you're ready for a FreshStart, then hop into this episode with me and let's see what's new in 2022! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the final FreshStart Friday of the year and the final day of 2021! Look, what God has done. What a blessing it is to be able to experience this milestone after the extremely difficult year we have all had. Our world is still in such a state of distress and uncertainty, but one thing is true- God is still in complete control. No matter what has happened in your life, I'm sure you have experienced chaos in some form. When we encounter detours, we often begin to feel as though we've had the greatest life has to offer. I stopped by to say, “the best is still yet to come!” I can't speak to what has happened in your life this year, but let this be your prayer and daily mantra- “in my life, the best is still yet to come.” Let's have our final conversation in 2021 before I see you in 2022! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Christmas Eve and why wait until tomorrow to rejoice! We can begin the celebration right now! Not only are we celebrating the birth of our Savior, we are celebrating YOU! We also encourage you to celebrate you! The year is coming to a close, but it's time to commemorate all of the positive steps you made toward enhancing who you are in Christ. As we embrace another Christmas holiday, we reflect on the strides we've made as individuals and as a people. Sometimes it's difficult to see the progress on the journey, but we can still celebrate every single step along the way. It may seem small, but every step forward is a step made toward a FreshStart; and that is always worthy of celebration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a glorious time in the year and we can just taste Christmas! As the holidays go into full swing, we are using this time to look around us and reflect on whether you're celebrating the season as a win or as a woe? Are you grinning or are you grieving? This season brings so many emotions for so many people and the end of the year signifies so much for us that we want to make sure that we help you shift your perspective and begin to view the holidays as a win no matter what your circumstances are. We invited our friend, Pastor Matthew Jenkins, to the show to have this important conversation with us and we hope you'll join in so that we can all sing, it's the most wonderful time of the year! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The season of Advent is upon us and we are in full expectation of what this holiday season will bring! Are you expecting something great to happen or are you going through this season with low expectations that not much good will come your way? The holiday season can place people at opposite ends of the spectrum. For some, tradition plays a huge role in how we spend the holidays and for others, traditions are more like tragedies. What is important to you this holiday season? Do you believe in preserving old practices, creating new ones or are you completely overwhelmed by past events that make the holiday season tragic? Let's talk about changing our thoughts, changing our actions and helping to ensure that this year is a #freshstart holiday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everyday is a day of Thanksgiving! As we continue on our gratitude journey, we are also cognizant of the fact that we are approaching the calendar year end of 2021. Does that cause you anxiety? Are you disappointed in where you are in life? This season and especially this year, it is our prayer that our army will begin to adopt a new perspective. We want to see everyday, every month and every season as a beginning rather than an ending. As we continue to claim the victory in our lives, we also believe there are some things we need to overcome. What do you need to face and eventually conquer in order to have a #freshstart in your life? Let's have a conversation so that as you begin to approach these next thirty-five days, you can make the most and best of each day of your journey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Autumn is upon us and as the scenery around us changes, I can't help but appreciate everything good happening in my life. This season of Thanksgiving affords us an awesome privilege to stop and remember all the reasons why we should be grateful. As you decide all of the ways why you should be thankful, you should also be motivated to use your voice to change your life, your circumstances and maybe even someone else's life. I often think if I'm doing too little or just not enough to change the trajectory of my life or someone else's life? What if my voice is the key to helping someone else find theirs? What if my voice is the key to unlocking the door that has kept previous generations from reaching their full potential? Join us for this necessary conversation as we discover ways to use our voice for good and in the process realize that our voice can break silence, curses and chains. Our voice ultimately leads to our victory! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WE ARE BACK! We are so excited to be back on the airwaves live for Season 4 and what better time to debut than in the season of magic! Fall is in the air and there are so many good things happening around us! As we watch what happens around us, we can't help but take stock at what's happening to us. Are we allowing the circumstances in our lives to make us victims? Or do we have the ability to learn from our past and our present and come out as victors? I believe that every day is a FreshStart and because of that, we can wake up as champions every single day! As we approach this year's end, ask yourself, am I a victim or am I a victor? Let's get this party…I mean conversation started! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One year ago, life as we knew it changed completely it! I felt an emotion that I had really never experienced before: betrayal. How would I handle this? How did I process this? How could I go on from this? Every episode, I try to share my heart so that we can grow together, but this is probably my most transparent episode yet. Journey with me as I pen an open letter to the one person who I've missed from almost every conversation we've had…my sister. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The relationship series has been everything we prayed for and more! We are culminating the series and we are doing it by discussing the one “ship” that should govern every other “ship” in our lives. We began the relationship series by sharing with you the best relationship goals you should have and that's ensuring your vertical relationship with God is aligned before trying to balance any of your horizontal relationships. To help us successfully close out the relationship series, we have invited licensed therapist, Robin May, back to the show to explore the importance of placing our foundation in Jesus Christ, the true anchor of all our relationships. We are also discussing how to shift our focus from people to God and discovering the difference it can make in how we treat every other relationship in our lives. I told you at the beginning of the season this was our Holy Ghost season and the Holy Ghost did us the honor of showing up! You don't want to miss this episode! Tap in and make sure that your best ship is the anchoring “ship.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a difference a year makes! Often times when we hear this statement, something positive follows it. However, a year can also signal the complete opposite in our lives. In just a year's time, everything in our lives can change. What do we do when we believe we are headed down the road toward greatness and then suddenly, everything stops- everything changes? What do we do when everything we thought we knew becomes completely unknown? Have a conversation with me as I tell you about my journey into the unknown and how I've realized the best way to travel is step by step. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The biennium of 2020-2021 has been the hardest two years that this current society has had to face. Many people have encountered the most difficult physical, emotional, financial and mental challenges they have ever had to endure in life. For my family and I, the past year has been the hardest year of our lives after having suddenly lost my sister to mental illness. How does one deal with the pain of loss while also watching the world succumb to a pandemic that refuses to go away? What happens to a person who has to multiply personal loss with collective loss and turn the pain into purpose? What is the end product? She becomes a product of peace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our relationships series is so good, we don't want it to end! Today, we are examining how to evaluate the relationships in our life that may not bring value to our purpose and how to shift those relationships out of stagnation and into purpose. We will also discuss the importance of growth as it pertains to our relationship with God, within ourselves and with other people. We have our sister and friend, Certified Life Coach Montray Ashley, here with us to make sure we aren't treading the waters in one place for too long and to help push us and our relationships further into our purpose. Don't waste another minute, get in this conversation while it's hot and make sure your ship is sailing! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our relationship series is still heating up the airwaves and today, we are exploring what to do with our leaking “ships,” those relationships that might not be dead or unhealthy, but that are certainly causing us to feel unbalanced in life. What happens when the relationship is broken, torn or disconnected? How do you fix it? Where does the healing process begin? What if the main source of the problem is you? Our special guest, Reverend Derrick Johnson, also helps us tackle the forbidden subject of forgiveness and offers us a fresh perspective that just might help us all remember that when we allow God to master our relationships, anything that's broken can always be made whole. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are continuing our relationship series and today, we are discussing releasing those relationships in our life that are causing us to sink lower than we should be. What do you define as a bad relationship? What about an unhealthy relationship? Why do you keep people in your life who don't bring value to your life? Join us for a conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor, Nzinga Benton, as we discuss the traits that often cause people to attach themselves to sinking ships and rather than get off the boat, perhaps sometimes they cause the ship to sink even deeper. Today, let's see if we can't get the tide to turn in a different direction! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This year has brought a lot of things with it, including a lot of relationship drama! Everyday we are inundated with news of break-ups, shake-ups and makeups in regards to prominent couples, business partnerships or even political affiliations. It seems as if everyone is searching for the perfect relationship, but what we must all realize is that our horizontal relationships- the relationships we have with other people depend on the most important relationship we have in our life- the one we have with the Master. Join us as we embark upon a relationship series where we discuss mastering your relationships and setting your sight on the real relationship goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you spending time working on those summer bodies, drinking smoothies or shakes? Are you planning the next summer adventure or are you spending time close to home with family and friends? Summertime is unique in that it affords us the privilege of taking a mid-year reset. What's working? What's not? Sometimes it's easy to evaluate the do's and don't's of what's happening on the outside, but have we taken inventory of what's going on with our mind and spirit? We're having a great conversation with Certified Life and Wellness Coach Kashanna Hale where we are exploring what it means to be well and to live well. We all set goals, but those can be short-term. We want to strive for balance and alignment and perhaps what you need to get started is not only a FreshStart summer, but a fresh way of thinking. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s heating up in the A and since many people think the pandemic is over, you all are outside! Hot weather means events, vacations, barbecues and celebrations; and anytime those things happen, nice outfits and photos will follow! But what’s behind your photo? Are you filtering your photo to project the perfect image? Is there a positive body image attached to the beautiful image we see on the screen? If we listen to society, then we will be focused on being a hot girl or a fly boy instead of being in tune with our mind, body and spirit. Let’s have a conversation and turn this hot summer into a FreshStart summer! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s Season 3 and we are back! We’ve missed you, but we are so glad to be reunited because it feels so good! However, while we were gone, everything seems to have gone haywire! Violence is everywhere, the Royals are making headlines and the pandemic is over…or is it? There is so much happening that we are trying to make sense of it all. Let’s get this season started and find out together, what’s really going on? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Time flies when you’re walking and living in your purpose! It’s hard to believe it’s a wrap on Season 2 already! It’s a new year, we have a Black girl who rocks in the White House and we are still living in the midst of a pandemic one year later! If that doesn’t encourage you to free your mind, body and spirit, I’m not sure what will! As we put the final touches on another great season, we continue to experience the valleys and mountaintops of life. We are so glad you are a part of the Army and our prayer for you is that you always wake up to a #FreshStart and remember, the best is yet to come! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are on the heels of Black History Month and also in the midst of Women’s History Month; what better way to celebrate than with my favorite people- the generations of women within my family! We are exploring female relationships within the family structure- mother/daughter, sister/sister, aunt/niece, etc. - and its effects on black female relations outside of the family. We are also discussing the importance of empowerment, encouragement and sisterhood within the Black family dynamic. We are laughing, loving and living and this conversation with my girlfriends is one of my best yet! I hope it inspires you to celebrate the queens in your life! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our celebration of Black History month continues and today we are spotlighting Black Businesses. Pioneers in corporate America, the small business community and those who have dared to try have provided the stamina that continues to keep Black economics booming. From Black Wall Street to the Black South to the White House, Blacks have proven their value in every industry. Join the conversation as we discuss the vitality of Black businesses now more than ever and why it’s essential to Buy Black! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s Black History Month and we are celebrating everything Black! Our recognition of Black culture, Black traditions and Black History is not singularly focused to the month of February, but during this month, we put an additional spotlight on the rich, beautiful and timeless heritage of the Black race. However, Black History is not just put on display for those who are Black because Black History is a shared history. Our experiences represent a shared story for which we all play a role; and the only way for us to forge a path forward is for us to recognize Black History as OUR History. So let’s honor those who have come before us, let’s celebrate what it means to be Black and together, let’s continue to write a story that includes everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

COVID-19, virus, pandemic- these words are forever ingrained into our memory after living through the past fifteen months. But what does it really mean to be educated about good public health and why is this light just now being shined upon a subject that would have helped our community to be more knowledgeable prior to the pandemic? Join me for this important discussion with Dr. Kenyatta Stephens, an experienced epidemiologist, as we discuss the current pandemic, the importance of good public health and why the Black community cannot afford to ignore this area of our government even after the pandemic ends. Let’s discuss how we can all Free Our Body! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we remind you each day to free your spirit, free your mind and free your body, we hope that you are able to gain new insight and to wake up to a #freshstart! Our goal for you is to help you realize that the very best of your life is still in front of you and you have a responsibility to live out your best days! This very special episode was recorded in front of a studio audience and our special guest, Therapist and Life Coach Robin May helps us understand that while we learn from our past, prepare in the present, the best is always yet to come! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mental health continues to carry a stigma in society, especially in the Black community. How can we ensure the discussion surrounding this important area become a normal part of our conversation? Also, as we face challenges in the country, in our locale and in our everyday lives, how can we be certain we are aware of our own mental wellness? Join me for this important conversation with licensed professional, Dr. Monique Gadson, as we discuss the role mental health plays in the Black community and the various ways you can begin to free your mind! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So much continues to happen in the world around us- a not so peaceful transition of power, a raging pandemic and personal problems that seem to to never end! How do you keep a sound mind and body? It starts with a free and clear spirit! Your spirit controls your perspective on life and your position in life. I’m sharing with you ten ways to adjust your daily mode of living and to ultimately help you FREE YOUR SPIRIT! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy New Year! We have finally made it to 2021! Like you, I must admit it seemed as if 2020 would last forever! Now that the new year is here, what will you do with it? Do you make resolutions? Are you setting goals to crush as this new year rings in? How are you prioritizing your life to maximize your potential in 2021? As the pandemic continues to run rampant and as life bears uncertainty, let’s all make sure that this new start is a Fresh Start! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.