L is for Lily

On episode of 25 of L is for Lily we speak to Kayla Bell. Kayla is a multifaceted entrepreneur in swimsuit designs. Kayla reminds us what it’s like to defeat the odds by never losing site of what her big goal is despite what life throws at her. Arrow + Phoenix Swimwear was just worn by U.S. soccer player Crystal Dunn in the 2019 Sports illustrator.

On episode 24 of L is for Lily we have Jessie Ford Coots. What an amazing battle Jessie had to fight to be here today. Her gratitude towards life starts back from when she’s 16 and found out that her spine was shaped like an S. Let’s listen in on how Jessie fights forward, and still gets to do ALL the things, while finding out what she’s truly passionate about.

On episode 23 of L is for Lily we speak to Cassidy Elizabeth who is a concert and portrait photographer who dives deep for us and tells us how she kept motivated after her father’s passing. She’s young, but she learned at a young age that you gotta keep pushing after life’s trials and tribulations.

On episode 22 of L is for Lily we speak to Kathie Vandermeer. Kathie wasn’t going to let being post-partum get the best of her. She became a personal trainer, started to work on her negative mindset, and started to help other women along her way. Listen to how she feels as if we always have to have it “together” and sometimes we have to just “give ourselves permission” to go seek help.

On episode 21 of L is for Lily we have Jessica Teresi, and we learn the importance of having a community when it comes to healing from violence. We talk about how it feels to be authentically you, and how the fear from not being believed, can impact your future. Jessica is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and intimate partner violence, and I urge those of you, who are listening, or know someone who is also going through this, to please reach out.

On Episode 20 of L is for Lily we get the pleasure of speaking with the brilliant photographer, Denise Karis. This conversation really resonated with me, and I felt as if Denise was giving me my own motivational speech to get ready to ditch my own 9-5! Listen to how Denise goes through all of the feels in her own pursuit to happiness.

On episode 19 of LIFL we have Sara Funk. Sara tells us her story of never giving up, and puts a spin on the typical Stay at Home Mom owning coffee and tea shop called Mud and Char. She pushes everyone around her to become their best selves, and to be honest, she’s even pushed me! Sara quickly learned that being told that she “can’t” do something, gives her the fuel she needs to do it.

On Episode 18 we have Dr. April Moreno who is an autoimmune life coach for women. Listen to how scary it was for April to find out that she had an autoimmune condition, and how she turned it around to help women every day.

On episode 17 we talk to Banu Sekendur and things get deep. I love her full heart, her teachings on self-love, and trying to find your inner peace. We are going on a live journey of loving, feeling like your life will end, and bringing yourself back to living. Everything happens for a reason, and trying to ask, “Why me?” sometimes doesn’t come with an answer

On episode 16 we talk to Kelsei LeAnn and I love it how she’s rocking it at such a young age! When something that’s in your calling just falls in your lap, you should pay attention! She’s following all her dreams, she isn’t afraid to pivot her industry, no matter how big or small or different!

On episode 15 we have Christine Lieu, who followed her creative instinct and is rocking the graphic design industry. Traveling around the world, leaving everything behind, and embarking on her journey shows true freedom, and she isn’t afraid to show who she is.

On episode 14 we talk to Felicia Wright who figured out that her career choices need to change after getting written up for an exclamation point. That’s right, you heard me right…an exclamation point, talk about a sign from up above. She’s living life, and finding out what finally makes her happy…after all, isn’t that what life’s all about?

On episode 13 we talk to Heidi Fischer, and I think Heidi is a complete warrior! Her fight for life brings real tears, and the dedication to her purpose is as real as it gets. Her story empowers me, and her heart to help others feel amazing is contagious.

On Episode 12 we have Lacresia Williams with an AMAZING story! She’s inspired me, her story of not letting life get you down has resonated with me, and I’m hoping that others will hear her story, and know that they can’t let this thing called life get to them. Her story literally has me on the edge of my seat the entire time with the twists and turns, but I’ll tell you a secret, she lands on top!

On Episode 11, we have Loren Brett. This girl is such a sweet soul with a reason and purpose to be on this Earth, and she said that she’s never giving up! Loren is a not once, but two times cancer survivor, and is following her passions by taking the photography industry by storm, just one photo at a time.

On episode 10, we have Cree Patterson from Faces by Cree. Cree is a makeup artist from Baltimore, MD and making major moves in the makeup industry. I can’t wait for you guys to hear how she praises her friends for always supporting her, and how she launched her makeup line, the Cree Collection at such a young age!

On episode nine we speak to Rebecca Dotson of 818 ministries. Rebecca is a light in her own way, and gives cancer patients hope, that there is power in smiling with a heartfelt note, or even having someone dress up as Elsa from the organization. We talk about how it feels to get your first win, and how important it is to have a sisterhood to lean on. If this episode touches your heart, please get with Rebecca on how you can give to someone who needs a smile and a little sprinkle of Jesus.

On episode 8 we have Danielle Amos of The Proctor Gallagher Institute. We talk to Danielle about how life coaching changed her life with Bob Proctor’s program, and how really digging deep into how you grew up affects how you think of yourself as an adult. She’s a mom, a wife, and an amazing inspirational person that I feel like more people can take away from. Let’s get to it!

On episode seven of L is for Lily we are joined by Jillian Parekh of Northern Resolutions. Jillian tells us how she took her speech disability and social anxiety, and turned it into power for her to push forward! From how she loves helping others build confidence, to how she started her own podcast show, this girl is a gem!

On episode six of L is for Lily we are joined by Dr. Erin Jacobs of Drs.Pernall & Jacobs. Erin speaks up about how hard it is to balance being a mom of three (one being highly autistic), being a business owner and all while she home schools her daughters. Erin tells us how she focuses on her goals while battling a bad relationship, finding love again, and how she values her support system. She also gives out journal advice to get us back to the basics of loving yourself!

On episode five of L is for Lily we speak to Andrea Rosas, of Essential Sukha, on what it’s like to try to live out your family’s dreams instead of striving for your own happiness. Andrea tells us how she thought that her gift to the world was being a doctor, but it turned out to be teaching other women mindfulness. She also speaks about how she learned the Samurai Game, how her husband is her biggest supporter, and how everyone secretly knows what they need to change in order to be happy!

On episode four of L is for Lily, we speak to Ryann Dowdy, who is the founder of Uncensored Consulting. Ryann teaches women how to get out of the negative mind frame when it comes to sales, and start believing that they are providing a service their clients will love! She was making waves in the advertising sales industry, but it all changed the game when she had a little one.

Join us on episode three of L is for Lily when we speak to Emely Roman of Digital Owls. Emely speaks about how hard it is for a Latina woman to climb to the top in the corporate world, so she’s creating her own space there! She’s sacrificed her social life, she’s impacting lives, and she just found out that she’s expecting so she’s about to be a Boss Momma!

On episode two of L is for Lily we have Karayla Sylvain of Skin-Craze. Listen how she keeps it real about how she dealt with building from the bottom with no capital, how much she values her support system, and how she stays a present parent while building her skin empire!

Join me as I introduce what exactly L is for Lily. We are here to empower and inspire other women, just like you! We need to start coming to each other through a place of understanding, instead of judgement. We will create a sisterhood, and have each other's backs, instead of tearing each other down. Come join our sisterhood.