Overly Ambitious Podcast

After a nearly two month hiatus, catch up with me and the lessons I’ve learned along my journey to healing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

How lucky are the ones we surround ourselves with, for they get to love and be loved by us! This episode, we chat about love and loving hard. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

We backkkkkk. After a much needed break, we discuss authenticity, developing passions, and claiming your space in the world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Gone for a minute, now I’m back with the justification for my self-induced world tour, the importance of maintaining relationships, and reinforcing foundations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Parent-child dynamics are ultimately the foundation for everything we go through. Parents teach children their morals, values, influence their idiosyncrasies, and introduce love, worth, and basic standards. But what do you do when you’ve evolved from the standards set by your parents, have come into your own as an adult, but are now living with your parents again?! Yeah chile, I don’t know either. Let’s talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

If you take nothing else away from this episode, remember “it’s not about you!” We have a tendency to accept blame, be affected, or take offense to the things others say and do. Take nothing personally. Nothing that anyone does is because of you, but because of them. Let’s talk about it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

I questioned whether I wanted to release an episode this week. Honest moment, I didn’t feel as though my messages were relevant, helpful, or coherent anymore. Thank you to my support system for encouraging me to maintain the course. Here’s an episode with questionable mic quality (sorry!), but with an apparent message that blessed even me while recording. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Overly Ambitious Podcast is officially ONE! As I think about the ambitious goals I’ve smashed and the goals I’m constantly planning, it’s easy to get caught up in the comparison of my wins to the wins of others. I have to always remind myself that comparison really is the thief of joy! I’m learning to have gratitude in all areas of my life, and for all of God’s blessings both big and small. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

In a culture of double tapping to “tap that ass,” is crushes still a thing? Is the innocence behind having a crush long gone? Let’s talk about it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

In this episode, we chat about grief, loss, new beginnings, and the irony of it all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

The strongest people are the ones who can admit that they need help. In this episode, I dig into my own past with therapy, past narratives, and current conceptions about mental health. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Feeling like you’re not good enough is one thing, but living with the fear that someone will expose you is a whole ‘nother beast. This week I chat about imposter syndrome. What is it? How have I been impacted by it? And what did I do to “knock that shit out.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

This week, we’re discussing ways to expand your consciousness, with one of my favs, Crystal Brooks (IG: @crystalaegeanb). What is your conscience? How can you be conscious? What is consciousness? What are attributes of someone who is conscientious?! Whew chile, just tune in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

In a world full of phrases such as “treat yo’self” and “YOLO,” we may find ourselves conditioned to accept the instant gratification of cheap thrills instead of establishing the discipline required to wait for something better. I view discipline as one of the many manifestations of self-love. Sometimes we have to love ourselves enough to tell ourselves no. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

The only thing I blamed myself for after my rape was not using my voice to influence change, not forcing hard conversations, and not speaking out on behalf of victims and survivors. A decade later, I felt compelled to share my story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

“2019, is that you playa?!” We made it into a new year! As a new year approaches, so does new opportunities. In this episode, I discuss my “resolutions” for the year, and how I’m making attempts to align my actions with the person I want to be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Final episode of the year, and I just want to know .... what type of energy are you on?! I give a quick recap of 2018 takeaways and speak on my mood for 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

What’s more important? Your intentions or the results that occur? Let’s talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

We’re talking compassion, praise, and patience on our 25th episode! Tune in, and feel free to contact me on IG (@sanctiratchet) to let me know what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

In this episode, we question: What is consistency? ... recognizing inconsistency in others, and when it’s time to call yourself out on your own inconsistent behaviors. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

In the third installment of the Ambitious AF series, we’re joined by Lakaiia Adams (@indigo_flowerchild & @thoughts_she_wrote) to discuss the stereotypes, concerns, and fears associated with being a “daddyless daughter.” Lakaiia shares how she’s trained herself to alter her perspective and see her past as a superpower instead of a disadvantage. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

In the second installment of the Ambitious AF series, we're joined by Miami raised artist, Mxrc Clxrk (@mxrclxrk). We discuss identity issues, drug use, the impact of an absentee father, depression, and establishing positive coping mechanisms. Mxrc's self-titled EP, released on 11/11, is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, and Soundcloud. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

This week we kick off our Ambitious AF Series with guest Antonique Vinson of Uniquely Fit Training (@datsnoopynique). We discuss everything from stereotypes, the connections between health and both physical and mental wellness, and what started her on her fitness journey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

This was not a scheduled post! I felt so compelled to share with you all the lessons I’ve learned while being unemployed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Sometimes we need to be reminded that your past doesn’t define who you are, or who you have the capability to be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

We love to throw this term “tribe” around. This week we’re talking about support circles and removing negative energy. Let’s get into it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Self-care is selfish AF, and that’s okay! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

I’m the Maya & Lynn to her Joan & Toni. Listen in on a regular degular conversation with me and my best friend, giving our perspective on all things hoe-like. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Know what you’re meant to do in this life? Cool. Let’s chat about how to get there. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Understand your purpose. Cultivate your purpose. Live your purpose. You owe it to yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Gone for a minute, but now we’re back with all things real in relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Depression is a bitch. Let's talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Had a man last year, life goes on! Catch up with host, Kiana on her most intimate episode to date. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

When your listeners have questions, you give ‘em answers! Special request to discuss friendships after relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

What's in a word? Kiana talks communication trials, and briefly touches on effective communication. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Uncover the discovery of newness through purpose, pain, and prosperity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Pride, Humility & Homelessness. Kiana touches on homelessness, and highlights a DC based company that's doing its share to help their community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

There's LAYERS to this friendship thing. Let's discuss friendships, both parasitic and beneficial. What is a friend? When is it time to call a "friendship" quits? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

As if y'all aren't already tired of people adding their two cents! In this episode, assumptions and perceptions are challenged through the lense of Black Panther. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Parents will be parents! This episode talks family dynamics, mother-daughter relationships, and understanding how to begin healing from childhood trauma. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

So you're in a situationship. Now what? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Kiana talks SZA, dreams, and gives a small glimpse into who she is. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support

Kiana begins her podcast journey with the intent to help 'overly ambitious' twenty-somethings like herself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kiana-howard/support