Fear Not the Journey Presents: Bloggers & Friends

 Have you ever felt a disconnect between your goals and / or desires and your daily actions? This episode is a candid reflection on that universal struggle around the "D Word! That's right, today we are talking about discipline. I'm sharing where I struggle, even as a person who is very disciplined, and I also share strategies that can assist in bridging the gap.  From writing down your goals to strategically delaying gratification, I divulge the actionable tips that can help strengthen how discipline shows up in your life. Remember, the journey of discipline is one we take together, so let's continue to inspire and be inspired by each other.

As I sat amid the laughter and warmth of my sister's birthday celebration, a realization washed over me: it's within these moments of connection that our spirits truly flourish. On our latest podcast, I, Jenelle Yarbrough, share the insights and emotions from the conversation that has recharged my creative energy and brought into focus the undeniable power of community. Our discussion turns inward as well, touching on the personal sermon I received from another podcast, one that struck a chord about the necessity of removing distractions. We wade into the strength we garner from our personal "tribes," those networks of support and accountability that make the impossible seem within reach. There's an invitation extended your way—to not just listen, but to become part of our growing community. Join the conversation!Don't forget to connect with us across social platforms and our website!

When Tigest Beyene speaks about her journey from the throes of domestic violence to the empowering embrace of faith and authorship, you can't help but be moved. Her story, captured in the poignant pages of "Love, Sex, and Sorrow," resonates with a chorus of courage, showcasing the profound strength of the human spirit. In our conversation, Tigest opens up about surviving trauma, holding onto her faith, and the transformative power of healing. Join the conversation!

Am I the only one who feels as though there are never enough hours in the day? In this episode we discuss the value of time, who we allow to have access to our time and space, and the meaningful ways that we utilize our time that can shape our quality of life. So, buckle up as we embark on this journey and remember to follow us on Instagram @bloggersandfriendspodcast where the conversation continues.

Are you ready for an emotional, life-changing journey? Brace yourselves as I, Jenelle Yarbrough, take you through a heart-to-heart with my inspiring sister, Jacquelyn Thompson. Jacquelyn, a certified family and personal life coach, has taken the road less traveled. From running a childcare business to becoming a life coach, her journey is nothing short of remarkable. Our conversation goes beyond the confines of business and explores the intricate corners of life, the profound impact of the pandemic, and the transformative power of change. Delve deeper into Jacquelyn's world with us as we navigate the challenges and rewards that come with embracing change. We take a closer look at her daily routine, which is a testament to her commitment to a balanced life. From meditation to exercise to soaking in vitamin D, Jacquelyn leaves no stone unturned in her pursuit of balance and self-discovery. You'll also get a glimpse into her latest venture, Living with Jacquelyn, which is a manifestation of her passion for helping others realize their life visions. This episode is packed with wisdom and life lessons that can serve as a compass in your own journey. As we traverse through the ups and downs of life, Jacquelyn opens up about the impact of the pandemic on her personally and professionally. The emotional toll of not being able to provide hands-on care to the families she had grown so close to was immense. But, Jacquelyn's resilience led her to pivot and grow into a higher level of her calling. We also shed light on the significance of daily practices in achieving a balanced life. It's not every day that you get to hear such an enlightening conversation filled with nuggets of wisdom. Tune in and get inspired by Jacquelyn's journey of transformation, resilience, and self-discovery.Join the conversation!!

On this episode we are joined by guest, Shinaya Kincy, and we're discussing all of the newness in this season of her life; being a new wife, a mother to be, and operating from a new space of self-connection, awareness, and intention. Shinaya is sharing how her healing journey has given her a higher level of gratitude for all that has become reality for her. Tune in and join the conversation!

Join me in this conversation with this beautiful human Ms. Jazmyn Thomas! She is a dancer, choreographer, natural hairstylist, fashionista, and overall creative powerhouse.  We are talking about her artistic journey, self discovery, representation in mentorship, and self-connection. Tune in and join the conversation!!

We are talking about the importance of clarity in this episode! We discuss the ways that lack of clarity impacts our relationships, our productivity, our ability to communicate effectively, and our ability to honor ourselves. Tune in and join the conversation!

We are sitting down with Speaker, Author, and Life Coach, Cameo Thomas, and discussing the journey from trauma to healing, connecting with your purpose, and the power of accountability and truth. Tune in and join the conversation!

Join us in the discussion about raising the bar on life! Setting higher standards for yourself and striving to achieve them. Stepping out of your comfort zone, taking risks, and pushing yourself to be your best self. Creating a greater sense of fulfillment in life. Tune in!

I firmly believe that there are few things more powerful than the relationships of women, and in this episode I'm going to talk about how that has stood true in my journey. Tune in and join the conversation!!

Raise your hand if you are someone who is better at giving than receiving. This one is for all my folks that are on their soft living journey and are learning how to receive. Tune in and join the conversation!

Let's go friends!! We are pulling the discussion of soft living into 2023 just as I said we would. I'm sharing about my own pursuit; what has changed in my life, what I have learned and what I'm continuing to work on. Tune in and join the conversation!

We are wrapping up 2022 and talking about what to leave behind, but more importantly, what to carry forward. Tune in!

I imagine we have all scrolled by a message, a video, or a segment that someone has posted  on this topic. We are joining the conversation on the "Soft Era".  We are discussing the liberation attached, experiences in soft relationships, and tips to ease into an overall soft life. Tune in and join the conversation!

On this episode we are talking about your story and testimony and the power of sharing in fellowship and community. We are discussing what qualifies you to be the messenger of love and grace, despite not fitting into the stereotypical mold. Tune in and get into this conversation! 

There is a very important conversation that is happening around Black infant and maternal healthcare and mortality. In this episode we are joining the conversation with our guest Doula De', a practicing Doula in the Portland area. We are discussing doula services, the value and benefits of having a doula, and resources that are available to mothers on their pregnancy journey. Tune in!!

In this episode we sat down with Ellis Monte', host of Confessions of a Queer Ass Black Boy Podcast. We talk about self discovery, finding joy, empowering others, building community, knowing God's love, and finding freedom as a creative. We also got to flex in our whole Piscean vibe! Tune in!

I'm back from a short break and on this episode we are doing a bit of catching up and talking about Queen Bey blessing us with musical medicine. We discuss how Renaissance is providing us a new soundtrack to walk into our power, our freedom, our joy, and our light, and how the Queen is empowering us to talk that talk and celebrate ourselves, life, and love! Tune in!!

Tune in y'all! We are talking about moving into new spaces in life and rather than felling overwhelmed by the newness, focusing on what you hope to achieve or obtain. I am speaking personally about some of the things that I am creating space for, such as new professional opportunities, companionship, and new experiences....living more! Come join the conversation!

Get in on this conversation y'all! We are talking about the way that Gen Z has taken us all to school in showing us what living a happy life looks like! We discuss the importance of ditching individualism by further building community, releasing the baggage of generations past, nurturing, protecting, and normalizing black boy, and aligning passion and service with our professional endeavors. Tune in!!

We dive in on this one! Come join us as we have discussion around the importance of individual and familial healing, specifically as it relates to breaking cycles in our community. You don't want to miss out on this, we touch on doing the work in healing, access to mental health services, forgiveness and grace, passing on the gift of wellness to our families, and the importance of caring for yourself in order to be capable of caring for others. Tune in y'all!

LaTya Wilkins and Chanel Hopson-Willis join me to talk about what brought them to a place in life, as young black women, to say “I do”. We are going to explore realities versus social media versus fantasy. We talk about the importance of pre-marital work, healing, evolving, choosing your partner every day, and putting in the work. Tune in! 

In this episode we are joined by Isis Harris, a passionate and resilient woman who continues to blaze trails for herself within her career and her entrepreneurial endeavors, We are talking about detaching from the labels, pushing past fear, speaking truth, bringing forth change, creating relationships and space, and tapping into a deeper sense of self-awareness and self appreciation. Tune in y'all!

In this episode we are talking about focus, discipline, and the respect and value we have for our unique own journey in achieving our vision. Short term plans, horse blinders, coffee, and elevator rides to the penthouse, and blooming in your time! Tune in to listen to our thoughts! 

We are wrapping up season by celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Bloggers & Friends Podcast!! We can't believe a year has past, but we were definitely moved to talk about what we've learned, what we're grateful for, and some of the recent gems we've picked up and put in our bag by way of current events and the pop culture world. Tune in!

Sometimes we just need to pause and show other women love. In today's episode  I am acknowledging and celebrating incredible women everywhere! I see you and I want to let you know that I see you! Tune in and join the conversation!

We are taking the blueprint CJ McCollum provided us all in and around his NBA trade, and extracting the life lessons as it relates to our individual ability to manage the changes we experience in life. Tune in y'all! 

When was the last time you asked "How are you?" and were prepared for a truthful answer? In this episode we are talking about genuinely asking the question, and making yourself available for an honest response. Tune in!!

In this episode we're talking about traveling the road of life and taking time to appreciate where we've been, where we are, and continue looking forward to where we are going! Tune in!

We told y'all that 2022 is about the build, and in this episode, we are talking about starting with ourselves! I am encouraging you not to start from scratch trying to create a new, rather to build on the lessons and the journey that you have gained to this point. And I share a few of my favorite parts of Lalah Delia's book "Vibrate Higher Daily". Tune in!

This has been an awesome year for Bloggers & Friends Podcast, so we are taking the time to reflect on 2021. We are pausing to acknowledge how much we have grown as a community and the incredible people, our guests, who have helped to make that growth possible by sharing their wisdom and their journey. Tune in!!

We are back talking to entrepreneur, Keyunna Baker, Owner of Showbox by Ki. She talks about her village, the motivation of hearing "No", celebrating her successes, and using the talents that she has been blessed with, to bless others. Tune in!

On this weeks episode we are talking planning for change! Both the inevitable change and the changes you want to call into your life.  Having a vision for yourself and where you want to be and the action required to get you there! Tune in!

This episode kicks off our series on Passion | Purpose | & Service, and we are excited to get it going with L.A. based Professional Dancer, Choreographer, and Creative Artist, Gerran Reese. We are talking about his journey and his walk towards his passions, and how those passions led him in purpose and service. Tune in!!

In this episode we are talking about the importance of knowing yourself, trusting yourself and being yourself, and the community the we surround ourselves with that pour into us  and hold us accountable to becoming who we desire to be. Of course we had to throw in a lil Queen Bey humor! Tune in!

Ok, so I am admitting that I'm tardy to the party in finally watching  Insecure, and I must admit, I find it to be a beautiful love letter to the Black experience. In this episode I am talking about a few of my thoughts and feelings around the show! Tune in and share!

In this episode we talk about the importance of a team, a village, a support system  and utilizing that team to strengthen your growth, your family unit, or your business.

Do you take the time to stop and acknowledge your own growth when you recognize it? In this episode we are talking about growth and the acknowledgement of that growth, trusting ourselves and our decisions, and allowing ourselves to be led by God. 

Change is uncomfortable, but in that discomfort we find growth! In this episode we are challenging you to get uncomfortable and discover new levels of yourself.

Throw away the societal handbook on what it means to be a woman! Reclaim your life and your time, delegate so that you can free up your time from tasks and focus on the things that matter most in life.

This week we are talking about embracing our individuality and uniqueness and in exploring that finding our joy! Tune in!

In this episode we are talking about putting ourselves first and the importance of establishing and honoring our boundaries in order to support our wellness.

We are talking about the importance of "being seen"! How our accomplishments and successes need to be shared in order to demonstrate to others the unlimited possibilities within all! Representation...freeing others to dream and to create vision! Tune in and share!

If you follow this podcast then you know that the last few episodes we have had friends join us to conversate and share their thoughts, experiences, and  journeys, and in this episode I am sharing with my reflection! Catch up on episodes 12, 13, and 14!!

If creating the table was a person! We are joined this episode by special guest Kristen Ingram,  the award-winning CEO & Executive Producer of PLUS ONE society: an event production and marketing agency that specializes in social justice and racial equity. We talk about the everyone's ability to be an activist, self-care, healing, excellence, and more! 

Part 2 of 2 episodes where we sit down with Larika Page, Owner and Fashion Designer of her namesake brand, Larika Page Collection, and talk with her about her journey into fashion, creating space for herself and other black women in the industry, and juggling being a wife and a mother, while pursuing her passion.

Part 1 of 2 episodes where we sit down with Larika Page, Owner and Fashion Designer of her namesake brand, Larika Page Collection, and talk with her about her journey into fashion, creating space for herself and other black women in the industry, and juggling being a wife and a mother, while pursuing her passion.

This is Part 2 of 2  episodes with our special guest, Stephenie Wheeler-Smith! We discuss her journey in sports, coaching, community building, healing, marriage and motherhood! 

This is Part 1 of 2  episodes with our special guest, Stephenie Wheeler-Smith! We discuss her journey in sports, coaching, community building, healing, marriage and motherhood! 

As we all look towards getting to a "new normal", and the intention that we put into processing the lessons of the past year and a half as it relates to who we show up being in the world, to and for our community, our family, and ourselves? We talk about the charge to be good!