Life Things with Maquita Donyel

We're talking about boundaries; what's needed to establish boundaries, maintain them, and why we need them. Maquita interviews Tunisia, a community humanitarian and philanthropist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, the Co-founder of Shepherd's Door Domestic Violence Resource Center, and the owner of Women, Wealth, Warriors Entrepreneurship, and Luncheon. She's a joy to speak with, listen to, and interview. Enjoy! Contact Tunisia: @tunisiaoffray Social: @MaquitaDonyel Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Maquita-Donyel-Irvin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMaquita+Donyel+Irvin Poetry, Prose Services: www.maquitadonyel.com

Featuring the coolest Gemini on earth Maquita and her Dad discuss the importance of healthy relationships, discipline, deconditioning, and the necessity of knowing who you are. Social: @MaquitaDonyel Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Maquita-Donyel-Irvin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMaquita+Donyel+Irvin Poetry, Prose Services: www.maquitadonyel.com Bonus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkk-rmA9lrk

"There is no consent when there is force, intimidation, or coercion," - The Shepherd's Door. Having an open conversation about issues like sexual violence can help reduce the shame and stigma felt by survivors and encourage them to seek support and community. NationalToday.com Thank you again to Maquita Donyel's God-sister, LaTinea, for hosting this interview. Thank you to Tunisia for providing a space for others to share their stories and receive an immense amount of support, counseling, and healing. God bless you and your ministry. More information about Sexual Assault Awareness: https://nationaltoday.com/sexual-assault-awareness-month/ SAAM 2022: https://www.nsvrc.org/saam/2022/learn Social: @MaquitaDonyel Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Maquita-Donyel-Irvin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMaquita+Donyel+Irvin Poetry, Prose Services: www.maquitadonyel.com Bonus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkk-rmA9lrk

Recorded in March 2022 Whew, it must be Good Friday. In the first episode of season three, Maquita Donyel introduces "simplification as an infinite being" by way of the new podcast format, scripture, and ideas for daily application. This is the episode to run back. See links to mentioned services and relevant blog posts below. Episode Zero: https://www.polishedpistil.com/2020/02/18/life-things-with-maquita-donyel-podcast-episode-zero/ Episode w/ Christyal: https://www.polishedpistil.com/2021/01/02/living-within-the-flow-of-our-different-selves-various-roles-and-this-human-realm-called-life-w-christyal-rood/ Journeying Through Blog Post: https://www.polishedpistil.com/2021/07/20/journeying-through-from-the-beast-coast-to-the-best-coast/ Travel- San Francisco/Oakland: https://www.polishedpistil.com/2022/04/08/san-francisco-oakland/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Maquita-Donyel-Irvin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMaquita+Donyel+Irvin Poetry, Prose Services: www.maquitadonyel.com Bonus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkk-rmA9lrk

On this final episode of Season 2, Maquita Donyel wraps up the "So I Resigned" series by discussing "tying up loose ends", working in seasons and discusses with Portrait Painter J'Nell Jordan how to operate in alignment with the moon cycles. Maquita also gives a peek into what the new Life Things format will entail. Keep in touch: @MaquitaDonyel Books: Order on amazon.comBody Polish Inspired by Poetry: www.maquitadonye.com/shopPoetry for your walls: www.maquitadonyel.com/shop Book a private paint and poetry wellness session: www.paintandpoeticprose.com Top Single Moms Podcast You Must Follow in 2020: https://blog.feedspot.com/single_mom_podcasts/

Maquita Donyel (single) and Mink (spouse of 20+ years) take a moment to discuss relationships, conscious uncoupling, marriage advocacy, the unnecessary stigma attached to "divorce," and exactly what it means love. Keep in touch: @MaquitaDonyel Poetry for your walls: www.maquitadonyel.com/shop Nov 27th Paint and Poetry on the Beach Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/206932680217 Book a private paint and poetry wellness session: www.paintandpoeticprose.com Top Single Moms Podcast You Must Follow in 2020: https://blog.feedspot.com/single_mom_podcasts/

On this episode, Maquita Donyel nearly misses the 1 year anniversary but makes it up for it with a little vocal birthday jingle. Maquita, Kirsten and J'Nell discuss how they've managed to successfully maintain a close circle of friends for 10+ years filled with people that can trust deeply. Follow Maquita Donyel: @MaquitaDonyel Follow J'Nell: @ArtbyJnelljo Visit her site: www.jnelljordan.com Mentioned products: Private paint and vibe sessions 2. HNFO's Body Polish

Easing into the new year with my homegirl Christyal, visual artist and poet, dc area police officer and mother of two boys, discussing how to and the importance of operating within the natural flow of who we were designed to be and the world around us. We discuss the importance of removing "boxes and lines" and implementing that in our different roles and the situations we find ourselves in. Good way to start the year? Yea. Follow Christyal: @CreativeChrist Visit her site: https://www.creativechrist.org/about-christyal Say hi to me boo: @MaquitaDonyel Mentioned blog posts: Gone Urban-Hippie-Casual-Chic 2. 10 Observations While Growing in Dating 3. What Does One Do During a Social Media Hiatus? Top Single Moms Podcast You Must Follow in 2020: https://blog.feedspot.com/single_mom_podcasts/

This is So I Resigned Part 2, where Maquita Donyel discusses what life is like post resigning over 1.5 years later. She discusses the importance of letting go, healing, and coming face to face with what it looks like when you don't. She also discusses the value she found in going through a challenge as opposed to over or around it. Mini joins this episode towards the end (sleepy) with something sweet to say. Learn more about our Paint and Poetic Prose sessions:www.paintandpoeticprose.com Keep in touch: @MaquitaDonyel Did you know I've published two books?! Check them out: BOOKS! Top Single Moms Podcast You Must Follow in 2020: https://blog.feedspot.com/single_mom_podcasts/

Maquita Donyel and Carter Sade take a moment to discuss exactly how this self care thing looks, how they manage to work it into their lives individually and through their intimate relationships, and discuss how it can elevate you/your purpose/your walk in God and on this earth. They also briefly touch on insecurities and the effect it can have on your walk.' Follow Carter Sade: @iamcartersade Carter's journal Link: coming soon! Follow HeyNewFriends: @HeyNewFriends Learn more about our Paint and Poetic Prose sessions:www.paintandpoeticprose.com Keep in touch: @MaquitaDonyel Top Single Moms Podcast You Must Follow in 2020: https://blog.feedspot.com/single_mom_podcasts/

I don't really care for instructing others on "How To" as it's often an over simplified 1-10 robotic list of quick-fix directives not at all tailored to one's individual experience; but here we are, providing a few dope ass how to self care options in a non-directive way. :) Maquita Donyel and Carter Sade take a moment to discuss exactly how this self care thing looks, how they manage to work it into their lives individually and through their intimate relationships, and discuss how it can elevate you/your purpose/your walk in God and on this earth. They also briefly touch on the depth and yet lightness of insecurities and the effect it can have on your walk. Follow Carter Sade: @iamcartersade Carter's journal Link: coming soon! Follow HeyNewFriends: @HeyNewFriends Learn more about our Paint and Poetic Prose sessions:www.paintandpoeticprose.com Keep in touch: @MaquitaDonyel Learn more about Ms. Thevey: @ms.thevey Top Single Moms Podcast You Must Follow in 2020: https://blog.feedspot.com/single_mom_podcasts/

Maquita Donyel (DC area) chats with friend, Chantal (Bay area), during quarantine to discuss navigating Corporate America's minefields successfully as a Black woman. Follow Chantal: @_ofchantal Women in the workplace 2018 Report: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/gender-equality/women-in-the-workplace-2018Learn more about our Paint and Poetic Prose sessions:www.paintandpoeticprose.comKeep in touch: @MaquitaDonyelTop Single Moms Podcast You Must Follow in 2020: https://blog.feedspot.com/single_mom_podcasts/

Maquita Donyel (DC area) chats with friend, Kiya Lee (ATL), during quarantine to discuss life's intimate, and sometimes intimidating, moments as a single woman, single mom, faith-walker and go-getter. Learn more about our Paint and Poetic Prose sessions:www.paintandpoeticprose.comKeep in touch: @MaquitaDonyelTop Single Moms Podcast You Must Follow in 2020: https://blog.feedspot.com/single_mom_podcasts/

Chicken GEORGE!!! This episode features the talented, remarkable and hilarious 11 year old aspiring actor and youtuber Kaedyn J, aka Mini, aka my one and only daughter. She discusses what it's like being in the house during COVID19, how terrible her mom is at cooking chicken wings, and together we revisit a social media influenced, "about your mom", questionnaire Kaedyn participated in five years ago. Keep up with Kaedyn:Youtubeinsta: @YouKnowItsMeKae tiktok: @you_know_its_me_kae Thank you again to Feedspot for adding me to the list of "Single Mom Podcasts You Must Listen to in 2020" https://blog.feedspot.com/single_mom_podcasts/ Register or learn more about Paint and Poetic Prose: www.paintandpoeticprose.com Stories of a Polished Pistil (the books mentioned) are available for purchase hereSee you around: @MaquitaDonyel

Lawyer and visual artist, Heather Jones, graces the Life Things with Maquita Donyel Podcast with her insight into navigating multiple worlds and seemingly opposing passions. We discuss her loud but subtle works of art and how she's using them to offer alternative ways of thinking. Follow her on instagram: @HeatherJonesArt | Learn more about our Paint and Poetic Prose sessions: www.paintandpoeticprose.comTop Single Moms Podcast You Must Follow in 2020: https://blog.feedspot.com/single_mom_podcasts/ See you around: @MaquitaDonyel

"...you can know [your visions] are very right, and [that] you're right where you're supposed to be. Every sign can [point towards that], from the the books you're reading, the conversations you're having, [etc.], and it can also, even in that moment, be scary as crap...."- Life Things with Maquita Donyel Podcast, Episode 3 "Before you think that sounds too big, let me assure you, God-sized dreams aren't really about size at all. They're about the desires God places within you that perfectly fit your heart.God-sized dreams are an essential part of who you're created to be and what you're called to do. They lead to more meaning, joy, and connection with the One who gave them to you." - Holley Gerth, You're Made for a God-Sized Dream: Opening the Door to All God Has for You In my experience, the opportunity to your embrace dreams and visions do not present themselves as easy choices, but usually in moments of great opposition and opposing choices. Right OR left Stay OR go The comfort of the known (even if it's unhealthy), staying, and not growing OR the discomfort of the unknown (even if it presents a better opportunity), not staying and experiencing growth.It comes as a challenge, an intentional decision to make, not one you just stumble across. An intentional effort to go, try, do, and grow IN SPITE of the opposition often disguised as comfort, a safe bet and is often what's familiar.

Some peace for your anxious week. This episode, part 1 of 4(ish), immediately follows a "cryfest"/heart to heart with God (literally, stuffy nose and all) about the emotional discomfort and yet immense peace that has come with the risky (af) path of which she's being led; touching on how to manage the things within your control (you) and how to let go of the things you cannot (everything else).

Episode Zero, or the introductory episode, discusses what Life Things Podcast is generally about, local artists you should check out, some insight into Maquita Donyel, and provides details on ways to connect outside of the podcast.