Get Your Head in the Game with Shannon Beasley Taitt

In today's episode, we kick-off Season 2 and celebrate Shannon's 50th birthday! We talk about what it means to be “50 and Fabulous” and what life lessons she's learned each decade leading to 50 that she would tell her younger self. What would you tell your younger self? What do you wish you would have known that would have given you more confidence, clarity, and purpose throughout your lifetime? How do our childhood experiences still apply to our lives today? This will also be a party. Shannon will be part host and part DJ as she plays some of her favorite music from the 70s, 80s, 90's and 2000s as a small soundtrack of her life. Enjoy the party! If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity in your life, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

In today's episode we celebrate the first season of the Get Your Head in the Podcast. We talk about some highlights, give reminders about things that matter and five practical tips for having a mental reset to increase the joy and happiness in our lives. If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity in your life, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/ .

In today's episode we celebrate fathers by having a conversation with the expert father to our children, Tyrell Taitt. I couldn't think of a better person to have not only talk about fatherhood in general, but to talk about black fatherhood in today's society and what it's been like to be a father himself. This conversation is an opportunity to dispel myths, shatter stereotypes, and celebrate black fatherhood. Tyrell Taitt, founder of Bound for Speed, LLC, is the 1993 NCAA Triple Jump Champion, participated in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Trials, and is a celebrated jump coach at Reservoir High School in Fulton, MD. I'm sure the most important title to him today is father of Asha and Zuri. If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity in your life, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/ .

In today's episode, we are discussing how black women are rocking it out in the business world and how my guest, Laura Bacon, Founder and CEO of The 3rd, Inc. went from teacher to entrepreneurial trailblazer. Black women have always been empowered to blaze their own trail but Laura shares the importance of Access, Education, and Community in creating business success. For more information on the The 3rd, Inc., go to: www.the3rd.org. If you want to blaze your own trail and find clarity in your life, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

We often talk about things that can make us happy but RARELY talk about things that can slowly chase our happiness away.. In today's episode Shannon talks about some habits that you might be doing that are delaying or disrupting your happiness. If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity in your life, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

In today's episode we are discussing anything and everything related to friendship, motherhood, race and mental health. You will meet my childhood friend, Amy Mahoney from the Laura Foundation, Inc. and what's been going on in her life since we graduated from high school back in Massachusetts. Why is this conversation important? Because we led similar lives in school, ultimate overachievers, parents who were teachers, high expectations for our lives and growing up in a town that “didn't see color.” We rarely talk to across races and cultures about anything that impacts our lives as adults. BLM, Me Too movement, mental health, parenting, and health overall as we age. That's why I feel it's so important to have this conversation.

In today's episode we are continuing our conversation with my guest, Dr. Kimberly Turner, in Part 2 of our Women's Health Series. We discuss the most important facts about post-reproductive health, what we need to know about perimenopause and menopause, and sexuality and aging. For more information on Dr. Turner, go to: www.jhcp.org. If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity in your life, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

In today's episode we start our new series on women's health. It is so important at any stage of a woman's life that we think not only about our physical health but also our sexual and reproductive health. That's why I have my friend, Dr. Kimberly Turner, with us today to help us navigate this conversation and enter this next phase of our reproductive health with Confidence, Clarity, and Purpose. This is Part 1 of a two part series because there is WAY too much information to discuss in one episode. Dr. Kimberly Turner is a women's health specialist and obstetrician and gynecologist with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians in Columbia, MD. For more information on Dr. Turner, go to: www.jhcp.org If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity in your life, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

In today's episode, we are kicking off a new series about sex and other female health concerns for women across the lifespan. As we approach Mother's Day and all of the things we love about our moms, we will also discuss what was NOT discussed about our sexual health with mothers from previous generations. During this series, we will talk with Dr. Kimberly Turner, a women's health specialist in Columbia, MD. If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity in your life, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

In today's episode we are continuing our conversation with my guest, Kendall Jones in Part 2 of our Financial Series. We discuss how to grow your net worth through understanding maximizing retirement funds, what people should know first before investing, and why we need a financial health “check up” to achieve our financial goals. Please remember, we will be hosting the Deep Roots Coaching Group “Get Your Money Right” workshop on May 13th at 6:30pm EST to get deeper into this conversation and answer your questions. Go to: deeprootscoachinggroup.com/events to register.

In today's episode we are talking with my guest, Kendall Jones in Part 1 of our “Get Your Money Right” Series. She not only provides our guests with tips on how to develop personalized financial plans and strategies but talks from her personal experience of being $71,000 in debt and how she recovered. She provides strategies and perspective on managing finances in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. For more information on Kendall Jones Coaching Group visit: www.jonescoachinggroup.com If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity during your difficult time, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

In today's episode we are talking “all about the Benjamins!” MONEY! This series will focus on how to handle your finances in your 40s and 50s, money and relationships and investing basics. These episodes will speak directly to the many women who do well financially but are struggling with what to do with the money they make or other women who may be living “paycheck to paycheck” and want to learn how to make more money, restructure what they have and live their dreams as well. If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity and purpose, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

In today's bonus episode we are talking about the pitfalls of pretending to be a superhero when it's okay to just be human! This topic applies to everyone who is struggling with giving themselves the grace to make mistakes, to fall down, and to not get it “right” 100% of the time. I share with you my recent “mommy meltdown” and anxiety-filled spinout that could have landed me in the hospital. If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity and purpose, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

In today's episode we are talking about why goals are stupid and how you can create more sustainable change with new habits and systems in your life. If you are going through big life changes or want to create habits that stick to have greater confidence, clarity and purpose, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

In today's episode we are talking about weight loss and healthy living with my guest, Shawn Emory from the Shawn E Fit. Her goal is to inspire, motivate and teach others to live longer, fulfilled, healthier and more active lives! For more information on Sustainable Wellness with ShawnEFit, go to her Facebook page at: http://bit.ly/2OqvzWO. For her free ebook to help jumpstart your fitness go to: https://bit.ly/3kS7HYb If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity and purpose, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

In today's episode we are talking about career transitions and the importance of insurance with my guest, Jodi Williams from the Jodi Williams Insurance Agency. She not only provides our guests with tips on navigating career transitions with big life changes but gives our listeners a chance to understand the importance of having the proper insurance coverage because we “love our families.” She provides education and awareness to dispel myths about insurance while taking us on a journey from her early days in sales to the ownership of her own agency. She helps us understand why it's important to believe in yourself, use what you know and put in the work to follow our dreams of business ownership. For more information on the Jodi Williams Insurance Agency, contact her at jodi.williams@american-national.com or 410-804-8798. If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity and purpose, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

In today's episode we are talking about healing from grief and loss with my guest, master's certified counselor, Mary Baer from Monarch Counseling. She not only provides our guests with tips on managing grief and loss but talks from her personal experience as she is grieving the loss of her husband in October 2020 from Glioblastoma Multiforme. She provides strategies and perspective on getting rid of mental weight that keeps us stuck and shares the importance of having a tribe including "fuzz therapy" to get us through difficult times. For more information on Mary and Monarch Counseling visit: https://monarchcounseling.us/ or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/monarchcounselingllc. If you are going through big life changes and want to find clarity during your difficult time, contact Shannon Beasley Taitt at Deep Roots Coaching Group at: https://www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com/.

In today's episode, Shannon continues the conversation around the importance of teen mental health with her special guest, board certified psychiatrist, Dr. Thomas Hughes from The C.U.B.E. Psychiatric Services. There is so much pressure on teens and young adults in society today so it's important to recognize the signs and symptoms of distress and learn ways to help our young people navigate these challenging times. To learn more about Dr. Hughes and his practice, visit: http://psychadjacent.com/ or follow him on Instagram @psychadjacent. To learn more about Deep Roots Coaching Group go to www.deeprootscoachinggroup.com an to learn more get Shannon's book, "Get Your Head in the Game," go to www.shannonbtaitt.com. You can follow Shannon on Instagram @shannonbeasleytaitt

2020 was challenging to many of us as we battled through the pandemic. We had to re-examine our health, work, finances, and most importantly, how we "do" education in this country. Anytime there is loss or change, there is a greater opportunity to learn, expand, and grow. In this episode, Shannon talks with her two favorite experts, her children, Asha and Zuri, about tips and advice they have for other students and parents to survive and thrive during virtual school.

February 19th is a special day for me as I celebrate the life of my mother, Mable Beasley, on what would have been her 78th birthday. It was an honor to be a caregiver for her during her battle with stage 4 cancer. Caregiving is challenging for many of us during the best of times. Today we will talk with Tosha Barnes, who is currently the primary caregiver for her mother during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode will not only give you a short break to relax and have a quiet moment to yourself, but to also understand that you are not alone. Those of you who are not caregivers currently can get a deeper understanding of the sacrifice that is made to keep loved ones safe. I want to dedicate this episode all the caregivers out there who are just do their best.

People waste time doing things that they don't know how to do instead of putting more of their energy into their actual expertise and knowledge. In today's episode, we talk with my special guest, Mr. Elroy Johnson, CEO of of Expression Enterprise, about knowing your lane in business and in life. We will discuss the importance of using helpful resources and having a "power team" to make our lives easier.

Welcome to the first episode of the Get Your Head in the Game podcast! Shannon will talk about what the Get Your Head in the Game podcast is, a little bit about who she is, why she feels it's important to do this podcast now, and what she hopes you'll gain by listening. She will also talk about the importance of getting in "good trouble" and how that can lead you to a life that is authentically YOU!

Welcome to Get Your Head in the Game with Shannon Beasley Taitt. This podcast is dedicated to helping you design the playbook for the life you want, with confidence, clarity, and purpose.