Keyona Speaks

In today's episode, Kay and I discuss what it means to 'own your story.' We discuss how owning our stories has inspired us to do the work we do in the mental health field. Part of healing is learning how to embrace the unpleasant moments of life and to evolve like the rose between the concrete to live a fuller, healthier life--owning your story helps you do just that. Connect with Kay on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/successnprosperity_/ https://www.instagram.com/allthingsselfcare_jp/ https://twitter.com/noonelikeher Connect with Keyona: keyonaspeaks@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/coachkeyona https://www.twitter.com/coachkeyona --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

I woke up this morning tired of two stepping between what I want to do with what I think I should do. I am ready to meet head on this internal conflict and just be real with myself. In doing so I can make a decision and sit in it! Are you following me on social media? Https://beacons.ai/coachkeyona --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

I've lost 3 family members in close proximity. My husband works in a field that requires him to put his life on the line. So death has been heavily on my mind. My religion teaches me that "every soul shall taste death" and how death is the ultimate promise of this life. Some of us are avoiding this reality and it shows when our family members are forced to create GoFundMe accounts to pay for funerals. But let's really do ourselves and our legacy due diligence and embrace the reality of death and prepare for it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

Have we defined ourselves by our accolades? In this episode, I discuss what I've achieved in my life currently and whether it truly brought long lasting joy and happiness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

Most of my life saying no hasn't been easy. In fact, I would say a weak yes when internally I felt a strong no. In this episode I'll be discussing saying yes and meaning yes and saying no and meaning no. Do you need an accountability partner to help you establish boundaries and to gain courage saying no? Coach Keyona here to help you overcome those emotional and mental barriers, unlearn the pathology of sacrificing yourself for the benefit of others, and to gain confidence in honoring your feelings and your no. Email me at KeyonaSpeak@gmail.com to schedule a discovery call. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

Spanking is a means of disciplining but much of our experiences with spanking has actually been domestic violence. There is a pathology within certain families in which spanking is the ONLY means of disciplining and communicating disappointment to children. From the lens of generational trauma, this pathology is perpetuated in the next generation. Have we not considered the negative impact of such type of discipline? In 2010 after a conversation with someone special to me, I wrote a piece of prose about the negative impact of beating children. Want to submit your feedback on this episode: send an email to KeyonaSpeaks@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkeyona/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In this episode, I'm coming out of my shell to really open up about being tired of playing small for the sake of respecting others' religious/political/etc. beliefs. I remain firm on being open minded, even when open mindedness is not reciprocated. I've even leaned more to universalizing the name of the Creator for the sake of not ruffling feathers because folks get so caught up in language. I'm sickaaaa it! I'm no longer shrinking to people's beliefs by silencing and censuring speaking up about my own. Of course I won't proselytize nor speak with an air of compulsion, but what I will do is speak up about my beliefs---when appropriate--and stop being silent when I disagree. It's all about balance! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In this bonus episode, I'm giving my definition of what self love and self care is with some added advice to hold ourselves accountable to practicing what we preach to others! (What a run on sentence lol) Enjoying the podcast so far? Please RATE and submit your FEEDBACK on whatever podcast platform you're subscribed to OR email me at KeyonaSpeaks@gmail.com. I'll shout you out in the future episodes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

2.07.22 was another rough day in the world of entrepreneurship. In this bonus episode I share my raw emotions about struggling as a solopreneur. Yet, I don't wallow in the "woe is me" and I give advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. Are you an entrepreneur that's been through this phase? If so, send some words of encouragement to ya' girl by emailing me at KeyonaSpeaks@gmail.com // Support me on Instagram.com/coachkeyona --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

This morning I woke up feeling uneasy. I let my emotions almost win over me. After venting to my husband, I picked up his book Battle Cry by Jason Wilson and read it over breakfast. I couldn't put it down. Although Wilson is talking to an audience of men, I resonated deeply with nearly every chapter. While I still don't like these silent, lonely, unproductive days I've been having, I do have a renewed perspective of God's possible reasoning for isolating me and giving me ample free time: to heal, to become focused, and to prepare for the next chapter of my life. I have internal work to do and the more I keep trying to cope via the external world, the more downtrodden I'll be. Thank you Allah for guiding me to picking up the book and for the reflection. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

To be honest, when I was a teen it felt cool to have friends from different states, but as an adult in a new state and with all this social distancing, I'm OVER virtual connections. I want in person connections. I want to enjoin in hobbies and have dope conversation over food or tea with a people in person. The more I'm subjected to using technology to connect, the more frustrated and alone I feel. I spend too much time alone, where the people dem!? Can you relate? How are you managing? Send me an email at KeyonaSpeaks@gmail.com or reply to the Spotify question. _______ About Me: Name: Keyona, aka Coach Key Location: East Coast, USA Deetz: 30, Muslim, Black, Millennial, Married, Reflective, Talkative, French Fry Connoisseur, Life Coach, YouTuber (https://tinyurl.com/KeyonaSpeaksYouTube) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

While Encanto is a very cute and entertaining film, I could definitely see the themes surrounding family trauma and dysfunction. Without spoiling the film for those who have not seen it yet, I break down my reflections on the family dynamic as it relates to each person's gift and how the matriarch's experience with trauma affects how people use their gifts for the betterment or survivability of the family unit. I definitely saw myself and my family in this film and many of my peers did as well. I'd love your feedback, send me an email at KeyonaSpeaks@gmail.com// Comment on the YouTube video: https://tinyurl.com/hbd4f9f4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

I've been M.I.A in these podcast streets for a few months. I was mentally taxed from over usage of technology (aka Instagram) and facing challenges with building my life coaching business. I needed to press PAUSE and give my mental and emotional health rest. My focus for Keyona Speaks has shifted since initially starting in 2019, so I feel this is the best time to start afresh and rebrand myself. If you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions please email them to KeyonaSpeaks@gmail.com // You can view me on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3IosH3l About Me: Name: Keyona Location: East Coast, USA Age: 30 Lifestyle: Muslim, Black, Millennial, Talkative, Reflective, Married, Passionate, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

I am taking a break from my podcast to clean it up and focus on other projects I am juggling. Stay connected on Instagram by following @CoachKey, join my private Facebook group—email keyonaspeaks@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

Let's go down memory lane, sit in on this story time as I reflect on the past 10 years of my life and close this impactful decade of my life. From graduating high school, struggling to afford uni, leaving Christianity and becoming Muslim, death of my father, grandmother, first cousin, to becoming a “fedbaby”, yet this decade ends happily. Listen to find out. This episode will give you great insight on who the hell Keyona is. This concludes season 1. Thank you all for supporting. I love you all! Happy New Year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

I feel like I'm falling apart, like I'm unraveling. I feel like all the parts of me I thought were truly myself were just attachments and behaviors I learned that I THOUGHT could have me flourish and thrive. No, I'm on a mission now that REQUIRES being my most authentic self and this unraveling, this falling apart is helping me to blossom into my truest self EVER. Do you feel this way too? Join the conversation in the Q&A of this episode.  Stay connected with me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachkeyona  Learn about my coaching offers at http://www.keyonaspeaks.com/coach-keys-services-2/  Email me at keyonaspeaks@gmail.com  Remember to rate and share this episode. Also check out my latest YouTube video https://youtu.be/D7H4z6ZQ2gk I appreciate your continued support.  -Coach Key --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In this episode I share an excerpt from my journal about my feelings and perception of this chase for feeling that we've "arrived" in life.  Realizing how this chase opens us up to stressors and pressures that distract us and throw us out of alignment.  This alignment has caused me to feel deep feelings of resistance. I'm super optimistic about how leaning and embracing this resistance will be such a deep breakthrough for me. Figuring out life while embracing the unseen is more easier than forcing our way through life with our very limited intellect.  What are your thoughts? _____  Want  to work with me?  Email: keyonaspeaks@gmail.com Website: www.keyonaspeaks.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/coachkeyona Schedule services: https://beacons.page/coachkeyona/  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In this episode I am sharing my journey with building my brand on social media. What's challenging? How am I showing up? The links: www.instagram.com/coachkeyona ; www.instagram.com/keyonaspeaks ; www.keyonaspeaks.com/apply-for-coaching/ Email me at keyonaspeaks@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

We made it joe! I mean Jhalil! My love and I celebrated our one year anniversary on July 4. We planned to record a new episode of what marriage taught us but the day slipped by and so here I go sharing what marriage taught me. As a healing and self development coach, I see almost everything from the lens of healing, so in this episode, I share how a year of marriage impacted and inspired my healing journey. Cheers to many more years, babe! If you're married, I'd love to hear about your story. What has married taught you? Send me a DM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keyonaspeaks or email me keyonaspeaks@gmail.com If you're interested in learning about my 1:1 coaching program--Blossom Into Your Healing Journey-- visit my website www.keyonaspeaks.com to learn more and schedule a call. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

I am a healing and self development coach for a reason. I was raised by women who experienced trauma and never took the time to truly heal from it. for various reasons. This impacted they way they raised me, resulting in me taking on some of their unhealthy behaviors and self beliefs. In this episode I share some examples of how second hand trauma impacted me and how I worked through it. I created the Blossom Into Your Healing Journey program to help other black women apply the tools that I used along my journey. To learn more visit www.keyonaspeaks.com/schedule-a-call/ Follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/coachkeyona --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

Ever want something so bad that you try to force it, only for things to back fire? In this episode I talk about lack of trust influencing us to feel like we have to always be in control. Share this episode with your circle! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In this episode you'll meet my co-host Chanel who will discuss her journey to finding her voice as it relates to confidently expressing her hurt to her father. After 28 years of suppressing, she said enough is enough. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

I cannot help but reflect on this journey I am in life trying to figure out my career, my brand, my life’s transformation. It’s been up and down, emotional, enlightening, scary, but empowering. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

How often do we look to our heroes and the tribulations they faced when fighting against injustice, pursuing their purpose, or preaching the message of our faith? Yes our struggles are unique, but how we embrace them can be learned from studying how the previous leaders/heroes did. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In this episode, my husband Jhalil and I discuss what marriage has taught us in our first year. From emotional intelligence, understanding your partners desires/needs, developing team work, the beauty of friendship and more. We also share tips we’ve learned to increase in our partnership and solidify our union. This episode is for the single and looking, the engaged, the newly wed, the longterm weds, and the divorced. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

When you feel numb, stressed, alone, frustrated, depressed... TALK TO YOUR CREATOR! How? Well stay tuned and I’ll share some easy tips to starting a conversation (aka prayer). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

The more you help others, add value to people’s lives you will find more opportunities to share your brand, to reach more people, and get entrance into spaces. It’s honestly a win-win. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

This episode is for the controlling, dogmatic, stressed out person that is struggling to trust the process and believe that the Creator will and is supporting their efforts to achieve their goal(s). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In this episode, I discuss the importance of discovering your WHY? as it relates to your interests, dreams, and passions in life. Having an idea but just don't know how to articulate it? I provide some solutions based on what I have done and am still doing to live out my purpose. Need to chat it through but don't have anyone to talk to? DM me on Instagram @KeyonaSpeaks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

Are you overstimulated by the hustle and bustle of life? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the noise of the world? Do you need a break? In this episode I discuss the importance of turning down the noise. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

Have you cried lately? Do you think crying makes you weak? In this episode I recite spoken word inviting you to cry, for crying is a mercy for the weak, for the strong, for capable, and incapable. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

“Set Me Free” is a freestyle poem expressing my immediate reaction to feeling stuck at my job while my colleagues progress further. I just want to be fulfilled. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

Learning the best way to express myself with courage and conviction hasn’t always been the easiest. I’ve grown a bit, but I still have much to learn about the proper methods to handling frustration and conveying that I need space to calm down and process. What I know for sure is that using the silent treatment method is in-e-ffect-ive! Listen to learn why. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

The child version of ourselves doesn’t disappear as we age. We still hold on to those memories, traumas, emotions. It is filtered in our brains and has a big impact on how we see, experience, and feel about the world we live in. When you decide to love up on that inner child, nurture him/her, and heal you will see your adult self thrive. It takes work, but don’t neglect what has felt neglected! Cheers to healing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In this episode I discuss the worry, the confusion, the fear that comes about when we are faced with sickness or our health isn’t in an optimum state. I’ve been on a little journey discovering my body and finally getting some answers. I’ve been obsessively Googling—instead of talking to my physician about my concerns— and just feeling a bit stressed by uncertainty. Wishing us all the ability to get our health concerns answered and for healing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

Ever feel like you need a break from the hustle and bustle of life? Ever find yourself pushing things off until later, then later comes and you just don’t have the energy? Ever just feel overwhelmed? Me too. In this episode I’m sharing my thoughts on how this state of being has been affecting my podcast and overall life while also providing some advice. Follow on Instagram @keyonaspeaks and check out the site www.keyonaspeaks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

“Just because you’re breathing doesn’t mean you’re living.” In this episode I share my raw feelings on some times not wanting to do the adulting thing, dealing with stress and anxiety and drains the life out of me, and my intention to fight the negativity to LIVE! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

With all that is going on in America and literally around the world, I felt compelled to share my thoughts on living either in a state or reality or oblivion. It is quite saddening and draining being aware of the many afflictions and oppression that is going on. In this episode I also discuss prayer and the use of it as we continue to speak out and fight against injustice. For more content check out www.keyonaspeaks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In this episode I talk about Father’s Day impact on me after the passing of my dad. I felt I needed to share my feelings to cope. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

Wuzzaaam people! Many black voices are unheard, are muted, and are silent so I wanted to invite my friends and family to share their truth. In this episode I use spoken word to define my racial identity, giving you a description of my blackness. My friend Ashleigh tells us why she’s tired—being black can be exhausting when you live in a society that is built upon oppressing you. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

Guess who’s bizzack!? What it do people!? Covid hasn’t left us, but our local governments are opening the state and we triumphed the hardships that covid19 has brought us! In this episode I’m discussing remote work, observing Ramadan, literally socially distancing from social media, and reflecting on the good I experienced during this goofy time. How has your life changed? What did you learn about yourself? Head over to @keyonaspeaks on Instagram and let me know. Peace! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In this episode the akh Shahada and I discuss dual allegiance as it relates to our way of life—Al Islam. We discuss why it is not healthy to have allegiance to other than the Creator. It was a pleasure making this virtual episode, shout out to Anchor’s Record with a Friend feature. Follow me on Instagram @keyonaspeaks. To stay connected check out the site www.keyonaspeaks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

It’s been two weeks since many of our normals have changed. I don’t have to list the many ways the Corona virus (Covid-19) has affected our lives nationally and globally. This is a VERY fragile time so much that I was skeptical of even producing an episode. I had to remind myself of the purpose of this platform: using storytelling and our narratives to create healing. I pray for us all and send positive vibes your way. Please share with your circles.

In another episode of the mini series Harvesting Poeseeds/Poetree, I am sharing a piece I wrote last year. Being an empath can be taxing, so I decided to write about my feelings. I no longer feel overburdened, alhamdulillah! Follow me on Instagram at KeyonaSpeaks and check out the site www.keyonaspeaks.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In this improv episode I affirm that is is so NECESSARY to speak up for ourselves and value ourselves. Our time, energy, and commitments are a blessing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

#BlackHistoryMonth flow! What it do people!? Wahz de scene? How allyuh going? In a world where old school and new school seem to not get along, in episode 2, my guest Brother Fareed and I have a conversation about his perspective on the lack of secrecy on social media, lack of morality in the current generation, blackness and race relations during his time, tips for my generation, and so much more. You don’t want to miss this dope conversation between two generations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

I’ve never been a fan of the phrase “New Year, New Me” because there hasn’t been preparation in planning how we will truly embark on being our new, best self. In this episode I am discussing why New Year, Healing Me is the motto and introduce #D20BSEASON. I’m excited to be back with you all and look forward to supplying you with great content this year, God willing. Season 2 has officially loaded! Oh, by the way please leave some reviews to let me know how you feel! Love you all, Keyona! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In search for love and yet being the defeater of another’s attempt of receiving my love has always made me feel like a heartbreaker. I wrote this prose to reflect on my feelings of sadness and hurt. The gerbil wheel of seeking “the one” sucks. Let’s get off the wheel and love ourselves FIRST! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

Welcome to the mini series “Harvesting Poeseeds/Poetrees.” I’ll be reciting prose and poetry either written or off the dome. Poetry is my second language and rhyming is a mental hobby I enjoy. If you enjoy word play and syntax then keep listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

When Keyona Speaks the healing starts. No herbalist but the words I spit will leave you in deep thought. Sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation. Keyona Speaks the waviest podcast, ain’t no debating. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message

In this episode, I get raw and transparent as I express how the question: If I Knew Better, Why Didn’t I Do Better? plays a role in my life. I discuss symptoms and solutions to help us really do better. This episode solidifies the intent of Keyona Speaks—creating a space for personal storytelling about pain points and healing through relatability and discourse. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keyona-s-speaks/message