Queens Stand Up

Have you found yourself at the other end of your healing journey. You've lived past the pain and need to find a new direction for your life, perhaps life through you a curve ball? While you may have to change courses you can still find passion and purpose in your new direction. Our guest host Author Erica Walker lived past fighting for her life and stepped right into finding purpose through her writing. To join the discussion dial 929-477-2476 and press 1 to join the discussion.     

Have you ever said yes when you really wanted to say no? I'm almost certain we all have a time or two in our lives. The issue comes when saying yes when you really want to say no becomes a habit that prevents you from feeling free in your life. Our guest host Karen Pierce author of 'It's My Time.' Has tools we can all use in our every day life to learn the art of setting healthy boundaries. If your listening in and would like to join in on the discussion dial 929-477-2476 and press 1. If you're listening to the replay and would like to add on to the discussion visit www.creatingthehabitofwellness.com and download our wellness community app to join the after show discussion. 

What if I told you that you could stop the negative tape from playing in your head? What if, with seven simple steps you could leave the pain of the past behind and live everyday as your true authentic self? It is possible and you can do it. In Her Book "7 Simple Steps to Beat Emotional Baggage: How to Become Whole, Healed, Healthy & Happy Author Anita Washington shares how to resolve emotional baggage and feel free to live true to your own personality, spirit and character by teaching you how to recognize the Four Life Stages of Emotional Baggage, transform negative thinking, and become equipped to boldly face emotional pain. But before you hop over to Anita's website and download your free copy of her awesome book listen in to the discussion today. If you'd like to join in the discussion dial 929-477-2476 and press 1. 

We've heard that diamonds are a girls' best friend, but what I've found to be true through my personal experience and professional practice is that certain diamonds have the ability to heal us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. And not only diamonds, but gemstones can as well including rubies, emeralds, sapphires and many more. Our guest host Certified Holistic Nurse Jennifer Marcenelle, will take us on the journey of using stones to heal our lives. To join the discussion dial 929-477-2476 and press 1 to join the discussion. 

If you've been searching for a way to experience a consistent, at-will connection with your spiritual source of love and guidance, this breakthrough book is for you. Get cutting-edge techniques on achieving the physical, emotional, relationship, and spiritual well-being and clarity of mind that frees you of the low vibrancy that block Divine connection. Diet for Divine Connection offers a clear pathway to reconnecting with yourself, others, and your Divine guidance. You learn how junk food, junk thoughts, and reistence to self-love block at-will Divine connection and how to heal these blocks so that you can attain inner peace and joy and heal relationships. Author of this work of art Doctor Margaret Paul will answer any questions you may have about the process. to join the discussion dial into 929-477-2476 and press 1. 

Experiencing pain in life in unavoidable. Sometimes the pain we experience leaves deeply imbedded scars that must be cared for to help the scars heal. Having scars is nothing to be ashamed of because we all have them. If we don't take the time to heal the scars the result could be harmful to our quality of life causing to spread the wounds in other areas of our lives. Our guest hosts Catherine Wyatt-Morley & Jalyon Welsh-Cole  a mother and daughter author an entrepreneur duo has made thier lifes work in alignment with educating women, sharing their story and helping others to heal. To join the discussion dial into 929-477-2476 and press 1. 

Nothing ever happens suddenly. This is one of the greatest and most challenging lessons we learn in life. When we pay close attention to life there are signs everywhere leading up to every experience we encounter. When it comes to love being blind is something easy to do. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that are not healthy for us just because we don't want to be alone. However, ignoring signs of unhealthy behavior, such as someone who is a habitual cheater, can worse than being lonely. Doctor Nicole Kelly knows all too well the woes of experiencing a habitual cheater and she's taken those woes and turned them into lessons to steer anyone with ears to hear from the harmful experiences of a cheater. To join the discussion dial into 929-477-2476 and press 1. 

Entrepreneurship is a job in itself. Actually entrepreneurship is more like 4 or 5 jobs rolled into one. With the many hats required of an entrepreneur there is also often a limit of time and resources to go along with the package of the overwhelming workload. The limit of resources is often what drives the decision for entrepreneurs to hold on to their full-time employment positions. While the transition to full time entrepreneurship is possible the process is different for everyone. Our guest host inventor of a device she calls the "TUK IT" Tamarah Quillmann aka Tammy Q will break down her process with the hopes of adding value to your vision of entrepreneurship. To join the discussion dial into 929-477-2476 and press 1.   

Being the message. 3 simple words that require a great deal of awareness and responsibility. There is a fallacy behind the idea that we can dictate to the next generation without actually showing by example, because while words may spark thoughts that can then lead to action as human beings we don't just learn with our ears. We learn by watching, and through the vibrational frequencies transmuted through feelings. So what does all of this mean? The most effective method of teachings is carried out in our daily actions. As Michael Jackson state we must start with the man or woman in the mirror. Our guest host Author, speaker, and certified counselor Jami Kirkbride is excited to share with us all how this idea manifests in her life daily. To join the discussion dial into 929-477-2476 and press 1. 

Age truly is just a number, the number of times the earth has gone around the sun since you’ve been on this planet. So why do we let how many times a planet goes around the sun determine what we do in life? Have you reached a certain age past what you believe is appropriate to start some things on your bucket list? If so pull that list out and start from the top! Our guest host song writer Tracy Newman has chosen to join us and share her wisdom on how new experiences in life can begin at any age. To join the discussion dial into 929-477-2476 and press 1. 

How many times have you tried to reach a goal and was met with your deepest fear instead? What if you decided to have some fun with your fear instead of running from it? One way I thought we could have fun with our fears is questioning them back! What if it doesn’t work? Well what if does? What if they don’t like me? Well so what if they don’t? What if I fail? But what if you win? Just thinking about the other possibility in every fear provoked moment is enough to leave even the most timid person at least a little bit curious about the possibilities. Our guest host has debunked every thought fear tried to bring her way. Laura Di Franco author of “Brave Healing” is herself a good book you’ll want to read again and again. To join the discussion dial into 929-477-2476 and press 1 to join the discussion.

Do you know how vital rest is for the mind, body, and soul connection? Even though sometimes we think we are , we are not energizer batteries which are meant to keep going and going. In fact this practice for us could be less effective and less productive even though we are doing a lot. Have you heard the idea that less is more. Well we happen to think this adage is on to something. Something easy to miss and even more complex to understand. The idea that rest is crucially important is often times best experienced. Our guest Besty Ridgeway, author of “HOPE transforms the impossible into unending possibilities.” Has decided to help us dissect this idea further. To join the discussion dial into 929-477-2476 and press 1.

Since life by definition includes the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change in order to fully experience life one must incorporate these ideas. Did you know that in order to grow, reproduce, engage in functional activity, and change one must come face to face with being vulnerable. If you’re like many of us in the human species this word might make you cringe, however; being vulnerable has its own hidden power and our guest host Dean Mcfalls will share with us how, why, and what tapping into his afforded him in his life experience. To join the discussion dial into 929-477-2476 and press 1.

Our thoughts are powerful. The thoughts we choose to follow impact the quality of our lives and shape our reality. Programming ourselves to think positively as an adult can be a painful process if we didn't develop this habit as a child. Our guest host Dr. Traci L. Clayton author of Abundant Kids Rock is going to share with us her unique way of incorporating positive thinking in our kids' life every day.  

The idea of reinventing your career can be scary. Where do you begin? What are some key characteristics to have to even undertake the process? So many ideas come into your mind as you entertain the idea. Somewhere lurking in the back of your mind may be the idea “how do I make it to the point of thriving in this reinvention process. Do I leave my safety net? Do I entertain the idea of venturing into a whole new industry? The great thing to remember is that you don't have to reinvent the wheel, there are others who have come before to pave the way and offer wisdom on this very topic. Our guest host, Diane Huth has even written a book about the process titled "Brand You to Land Your Dream Job." If you'd like to join the discussion dial into 929-477-2476 and press 1 to join the discussion. 

Have you ever felt embarrassed by the fact that you had to walk away from a goal? Perhaps you’ve bought into the well known fallacy that quitters never win? The truth is winners quit all the time, the difference between a Successful Quitter and failing is knowing when and how to quit. Dr. Stanley G. Robertson has studied several theories on the subject of quitting and has developed a 4 step system on how to do it with purpose and direction.

Making money becomes life sustaining and fulfilling when the goal is progress. How can we turn the idea of generating revenue into something that also helps us to feel a sense of purpose and value in our lives, our communities, and in the world? The difference between making money to just pay bills and generating wealth that helps develop solutions is often what helps us experience a better quality of life. Our guest host Rod Wallace and his partner Omar Bashir will help educate us on how we can raise our money-making vibrations. 

Has leadership come knocking at your door and you've answered? If so perhaps now you are faced with finding your voice as a leader? Our guest host Author of "Finding Your Voice as a Leader" Paul Larsen understand the critical values one must have to endure the role of a leader. His intention in his coaching practice is to help us create a persuasive vision to get the outcomes we desire as leaders. He also will educate us on how to build relationships with influence an credibility by positioning us with the necessary skills of making decisions that reveal our courage and ability to take a stand. 

What does it take to create a joy filled marriage? Over time we've learned that marriage entails more than what we've thought. The institution of marriage is a spiritual journey. The wedding day is when we vow to the world that we are making the commitment to take the journey with the person we've chosen, but the success of the marriage happens along the way. With two people every day recommitting to that initial commitment as they journey through the experiences of life together. This initial premise to make this commitment every day is a big part of what makes a marriage joyful. So, what else is there? We've invited a couple who have managed to still find joy in their marriage through the tests of time and now are committed to share about it. If you're thinking of getting married, preparing to be married, or looking to reclaim the joy in your marriage we invite you to engage in the discussion with us along with our guest hosts Esther and Mordechai Fintz Authors of "What Makes Our Life a Success." If you're listening live and would like to join in dial into 929-477-2476 and press 1 to indicate you'd like to comment or ask a question. We'd love to hear from you. 

What do you think about the idea that we do not live once? Our guest host author of Death is an Illusion, Else Byskov, says it is high time we realize we do not only live once. She says we are not identical to our physical body, which is only an instrument for our I or spirit. She goes on to say that realizing that death is an illusion has huge consequences for our worldview and we are standing right in the middle of a consciousness shift that will reveal answers to all the big questions about life, death and the mystery of both. 

Have you ever found yourself in a pickle that was more sour than you could stand? We all have at a time or two in our lives. During these moments I've gotton to the point of saying this tiny phrase that helps me to look up "you can't sit in this." This phrase is a little reminder to myself that I know there is more, I know I have the power to get the more, and that staying here is not an option nor is it the Divine plan. Sour pickles are sour pickles no matter what end you take a bite of the same sour taste will remain. However, we can dice that baby up and make a whole new recipe. That is what we do when we bounce-up from setbacks. We learn a new way of usng the information or experiences we encounter, we respond in a way that is victorious instead of in a way that is victim orientated. There is an art to this Bouncing-Up practice. 

Menopause by definition is the ceasing of menstruation. Menopause can be a difficult time for up to 80% of today's busy stressed women and it can take a toll on their physical and mental health. Our guest host author and mindfulness coach Clarissa Hughes says, "This is why a little breathing space is so important!" In our discussion she will provide interesting insights on: How to have more energy through the menopause, how to put the brakes on stress and anxiety, the power of thoughts and emotions on your wellbeing during this time, and the steps to thriving through the menopause and beyond. 

Finding the balance of life can often feel like trying to find a needle in a hay stack. One important point to remember is that life is perfectly imperfect and lessons are constantly being taught during the highs and lows of life. Some times we are going to drop the ball, forget the dry cleaning and have to order in for dinner. The key is learning to create your own dance with how you respond to the functions of life a dance where you experience some level of joy even when the ball drops. Our guest host author Errin Stevens has found balance in her life and will share with us how we can find a formula that works for us also. 

How much time and revenue are you investing in you? When we think about how important we ourselves are to keeping the daily functions of our lives a float we can see how important it is to invest in our over all well being and self-development. Think about how you feel after you take the time to invest in yourself. Dr. Chris Lassiter and Dr. H. Sam Coy are experts on the topic of the importance of self investment because they practice this important principle in their lives everyday. We are honored to have them bring us their wisdom as they educate us on the importance of self investment.

The role of leadership is a lot responsibility requiring us to spend a great of time on self-development. While we may inherit the role our full acceptance of the role is required. We fully accept the role by how we respond in the role. Leadership requires making tough decisions and getting off the fence regarding where we stand on certain issues. Our guest,  Maggie Georgopoulos, is an award winning authority on Mental Health in the Workplace. She’s also the author of “Up the Ladder ina Skirt. Maggie clearly knows how to take the lead. 

Are you taking responsibility for your health? Is your current lifestyle supporting health and wellness? Do you know that health is wealth? Not only is health wealth it is our birth right. Our guest host Danielle Cooley, Franchise Owner/Business Operator of Phountain in Huntington NY will educate us on simple effective ways we can be proactive with our health. 

One of life’s way of getting our attention regarding our need to spend more time on our self-care is through our health. Our Mind, body, and soul is always communicating with us telling us when we need to rest, exercise, hydrate, and get certain nutrients. So why does it seem like sickness happens suddenly? Sickness seems to happen suddenly because we may not be as in tune with our health as we could be to maintain our health. Additionally, other areas of our life may be taking precedent to our health needs. The truth is it’s all connected. Our relationships, our careers, our spirituality and the food we eat effect the Wealth of our health. Our guest host, Sue Leeming, more than a cancer survivor experienced first hand how wealthy we are when our health is intact and when it is not and how these other components effect our overall well being.

Have you ever noticed how you feel when you eat certain foods? We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat.” But what does this really mean? Our guest host Danielle Henry, chef & owner of, “Let’s Talk Food” affectionately revered as a Plant Based Healer by some of her supporters,  is going to share with us some wisdom regarding the effects the food we eat have on the quality of our life experience.

Love is one of the most powerful energies in this experience of life. It’s an energy that is planted and subtly blooms in ways one couldn’t  haven’t eve imagined. Living a life of love by design is done intentionally. Our guest host, Karen Chaston, has made one of her lives purposes sharing with others how to master the art of living from a place of love. 

In Africa the word Sankofa means to 'go back and get.' A powerful statement that encourages us to look to our past as a means to help us create a propserous and healthy future. Our guest host Rajinder Amoateng, holistic health counselor, will join us on a journey of looking back at ethical and ancestorial ways, lifestyles, and the connection to living life well. This journey is meant to help us retrieve hepful information which is essential for the state of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being now. 

Are you ready to become an entrepreneur but intimidated by the time, energy and most of the all the money becoming a successful entrepreneur takes? Our guest host Lorri Craig, Certified Financial Planner has developed a program she calls LunchBag MBA which provides mindful business learning that can be done easily over a lunch hour. 

One of the awesome things about this adventure of life we are experiencing is the our ability to design and create over and over again changing the structure as we see fit. When you around your present reality do you feel inspired or bored by the elements that make up your life? If it’s the later then perhaps it’s time to hit the rest button and shake things up a bit. Our guest host Nasia Jamal is going to help us kick things up a notch or calm things down depending on where we are, by giving us strategies for hitting the reset button in our lives.

Wether you are looking to imporve your business or your social circle for emotional connection having a team is imperative. Your inner circle effects the quality of your business and your life. So what does it take to build a strong team? What are the characteristics one should look for when inviting peope into the inner workings of their life and their business? Our guest host Anne Sugar, Excutive Coach is going to help us set the record straight on effective team building. 

Writing is a cathartic, transformative experience. The Art of writing can help us tap into aspects of our imagination, feelings, and discoveries in a profound way. Wether it’s journaling, book writing, or poetry writing there is something very centering about the art of writing. The time and attention you’re placing on your thoughts as you connect with your ideas, creativity and emotions in a medium that lets you get those elements in a visible form is an art. So how can you turn this art into a part of or the main component of your career if you so choose? Our guest host Amanda Adams, Author of the “Sangrita Club” and her newest addition “Don’t Hold Your Breath” is going to discuss with us how she made her transition in her career from Corporate America to Author.

Taking care of others in our community & family is an important aspect of humanity. We have an embedded function with us that causes us to want to nurture others in their time of need. The role of caregiver befalls on us all at some point in time in our lives. The role is a delicate responsibility that requires a great deal of our time and energy. For this reason many caregivers can get burnt out if they are not careful to include themselves in the selfcare process. Our guest host Dave Nassaney is going to shed some light on how to maintain balance If you find yourself in the role of a caregiver. 

Passion, Purpose, Vision lofty words to describe what you enjoy, what your drawn to, and where you see yourself in your dreams. So are these things at the forefront of your every waking moment? Mary Cravets, Business Development Expert and International Speaker says your passion, purpose, and visions for your life should be your main focus, because these things are what you do best. Discovering what they mean to the big picture of your life is the adventure. 

Happiness is an inside job. We've all heard this before right? So what is happiness and how do we create it on the inside? Our guest host is going to help identify what our version of happiness is and how do deliberately program our mind to experience happiness in our lives everyday. 

Dr. King said it best if you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything. So often as we go through life many get caught up in just surviving making it through the day to day. Living life in neutral until something happens that shifts our life in a dramatic way causing us to take a definitive stand and make our position clear in regard to what we believe. Doroto Nigro, Author, Mother, and Wife reached that pivotal point in her life when she lost her husband to lung cancer. Sharing her story and writing about her experience is one way she stood up for what he believed. 

Meditation is a practice that is now practiced all around the world in many different ways. The practice can be summed as focusing the mind in one pointed direction. There are many different styles of meditation and our Guest host, Doug Whyte, chose Transendental Meditation to help him recover from a life-threatening brain injury. As a result he tapped deeper into his creative abilities and has been able to not only recover but he now soars in his company Imagine Research & Technology reducing failures and crashes in electronics. 

Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what you're going to get. I'm sure we can all relate to this Forest Gump saying. I find this statement to be true because life is such an experiment. One thing we've discovered in our community is that while we may not know what we are going to get we can impact our experiences by choosing how we respond to what appears in our lives. In fact this is where our power lies. We would serve ourselves well to master the art of how we choose to respond. Many of us have lived life as if it is happening to us. However, life has a way of showing us that life is happening through us. We are like the scientist getting to alchemize the conditions we encounter. If we choose to live life like things are just happening to us and we are going along for the ride with no options available to us, we find ourselves living as victims making poor choices void of hope. Our guest host Susan Shumsky intends to share with us how we can tap back into our power by understanding we are not victims of our circumstances, but instead volunteers to every encounter we experience. 

We believe we all come here with purpose to fulfill and add to universal evolution. Joy and rain sunshine and pain are all purposeful experiences. Every perceived problem is actually an opportunity. Can you imagine the inventors of the light bulb sitting around complaining about the dark instead of actually thinking of ways to have light whenever they desired light, we might still be waiting on the sun to rise every day to carry out tasks. That's what happens to us when faced with challenges we perceive as fatal sentences. When faced with a challenged we are being gifted with a reason from the universe to focus our minds and imagine life different, a gift that helps us understand our power on a deeper level and helps us learn how to more effectively use our minds. The universe is teaching us that we have some of the same powerful energy the sun has, so we don't have to wait for the sun to give us light we can create our own out of our own darkness even. Our guest host Romola Hodas, author and daughter of Time Square's King of ‘P.O.R.N. is here to show us how she used this magic we are all gifted with to survive and thrive after a chaotic childhood. 

Mental Health talks are on the rise. The topic makes its way into almost every one of the Queens Stand Up Shows and the more we learn about the mind, the more we understand why the discussions around the topic of mental health have increased. The way we think, the way we interpret what is communicated to us, and the thoughts that linger in our minds directly, shape, and ultimately create the reality we experience, the people we attract, and the health of our relationships. The state of our mental health effects how we feel about ourselves and how we feel about ourselves effects our self-care and how we care for those we love. So we can clearly see why becoming more aware of the state of our mental health can improve the quality of the relationships we have. Anna Dowe, author of “Bent Not Broken.” was able to save her marriage when PTSD was attempting to destroy her relationship with her & her husband. Anna teaches us practical skills through her writing to help usmaintain our mental health and wellness. 

Addiction is a brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewardingstimuli despite adverse consequences. Addiction can derive from us being unhappy with ourselves or the condition of our lives. Our guest Essi Bagheri, found himself in the clutches of some of the most challenges experiences as a child soilder leading him into the hands of addiction. He overcame by connecting with a group of supportive people who helped him over come the additciton one moment at a time. 

Life can get tricky bringing into our consciousness our feelings through experiences we have and challenges we face. Being tuned into self and conscious of our internal world is a part of the purpose of this experience. We are here to grow & expand. The key to living our dreams, and not just going through the motions of performing day to day tasks, so that we enjoy the experience, is taking the time to become conscious about the choices we make and aligning the choices we make with our deepest desires. Our guest host, Monique Talley, Dream Board Creator and Workshop Facilitator will help us discover through her own experiences how to get clear about our dreams and bring these dreams into our reality using the power of  Dream Boards. 

Are you ready for a change in your life, to find the joy in living? Perhaps your life has you stuck in a certain loop of the same ole same ole thing day after day, month after month, year after year. On some level we can all relate to the monotony of life. We even like some parts of our routines, they give us a sense of security. However, we also know intuitively we are here to grow and evolve and stepping out of our default patterns of behavior can help us do that. While taking the steps may be scary and ambiguous at first things begin to clear up along the way. Our guest host, Jacqueline Elliott knows all about stepping out of the comfort zone and into a joy filled life.

A few months back we talked with Author and Law of Attraction coach Cassie Parks about how to create a healthy relationship with Money, we worked to changing our money story. Setting the stage for how we speak and think about money, important keys to help us create the mindset of attracting money. Our guest James Goi author of How to Attract Money Using Mind Power is going to help us learn more helpful tools such as how to respond calmly in all circumstances regarding money to empact your ability to easily vibrate money from the vortex of this experience into your bank account.

Women have been leading humanity since the beginning of time behind the scenes and right in the line of fire on center stage. As the keepers of the sacred wombs which brings life to full gestation we have a responsibility to humanity to honor ourselves, practice self-love, build our own confidence and to be self-determined. Our well being greatly impacts the early beginnings of humanity with this responsibility the onus is on us to embrace our roles as leaders when necessary because at one point or another in life we all are charged to lead in some facet. It's time for women to take responsibility of how we honor this aspect of ourselves. Our guest host Author Avraham Azrieli of Azrieli Books.com has given birth to a series of books titled "Deborah Rising" with his latest text " Deborah Calling" the second novel in the series, discussing an inspiring historical adventure about the first woman to lead a nation in human history. On this show we'll discuss the text and dive deeper into what is leadership and why is adopting leadership skills and practices so important for women today and always. 

According to our guest host, Morgan Duzoglou, certified professional life coach; Positive change is most certainly a possibility and everyone has the power in their hands to create their own amazing reality.  Morgan is the author of, "Life Quest - A Transformational Journey" a book in which she outlines a fresh prospective to the exciting process of self-realization. So many times in life we find our selves consumed by the choices of others, this consumption can occupy so much of our mind space that our own creative energy becomes zapped. If you are  tired of what the world keeps showing you is reality then its time to be the change you want to see.   

Children are so impressionable they often believe what we tell them and they are inspired by  their surroundings. Like little sponges they absorb the information around them and this information begins to shape their entire world. They are effected by what they see on T.V. and the music they hear on the radio. Often they may not even be listening to the words being sung in the music, the lyrics, but they are being capitivated by the beats. This is where things can get tricky, because while they may not be conscious of the words their minds are still absorbing the messages. Our Guest host Thomica Johnson has made her lifes work related to transforming music kids love and hear on the radio into insipiring spiritual tunes that can empower them to be their best. 

We are not our hair, or are we? For some us hair is everything. The way we feel about our hair effects our self-esteem. No culture of people has had more of a challenge embracing their natural hair than people of color, specifically black women. For this reason our guest host, Kerone Maxineau author of "Life is a Hair Way" has taken on the mission of empowering black women to love and care for their hair on a royal level. 

I find interesting the fact that we often can encourage, and inspire others to acheive their goals, but empowering ourselves can often take a lot more work and effort. But you know what, mastering self-empowerment is so worth the effort. What happens when no one is around to tell you good job or keep going? Sometimes you have to encourage yourself. There are no two ways about it. This is a skill you'll want to learn and learn well, so when the going gets tough you have the habit of moving forward. Our guest host, Kezia Arterberry author of Empower You has some self-proven techniques to share to help us keep the momentum going around the practice of mastering self-empowerment.