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Sōl Talk is an audiobook companion for your journey through this wild thing called life. Simone Keelah and guests artfully write the pages of this book as they explore the questions and challenge the assumptions that come up on our paths towards growing a

Simone Keelah


    • May 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    027. How to Build and Sustain Community with Strategist and Community Leader Marissa Shrum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 54:38


    In our third and final installment of “Community & Connections” we chop it up with Marissa Shrum. Marissa is a strategist, artist and investor living in Chattanooga, TN and Fort Greene, Brooklyn. She is the Founder of Remember, I Love You (RILY), a cultural intelligence and community impact studio that helps brands reimagine their position in society, community and everyday life. In this conversation, we learn from Marissa how we can use contrasting and life-affirming moments to guide how we connect with humans. In this episode you'll hear: How Marissa was able to return to a past that was a source of pain and self-abandonment The secret unlock for direction-less seasons The types of community Marissa encourages us to build Why Black women deserve their roses What to look for as you build community and connections Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Marissa's Instagram: @marissashrm Remember I Love You's Instagram: @RILY.xyz Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    026. How Storytelling Creates a Space for Healing and Connection with Chloe Louvouezo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 40:21


    In our second installment of “Community & Connections” we sit down with Chloe Dulce Louvouezo. Chloe is the executive producer and host of the Life, I Swear podcast and author of Life, I Swear: Intimate Stories from Black Women on Identity, Healing, and Self-Trust. As a third culture kid, Chloe is intimately familiar with both the challenges and opportunities that come with building community when multiple cities and countries have contributed to your identity. In this conversation, she helps us understand the power of sharing the stories we collect and the importance of connecting to oneself before anyone else. In this episode you'll hear: Three of the most pivotal stories of Chloe's life and why Chloe chooses to share them The innocent question that may trip up third culture kids Why Chloe prioritizes sisterhood in her work Corporate America and community Connecting to self and its role in connecting to others Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Chloe's website: https://www.chloelouvouezo.com Chloe's Instagram: @chloe_dulce Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    025. A Space Made for Dope, Ambitious Black Women with MINO Founder, Krystal Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 39:53


    We kick off “Community & Connections” – the final chapter of Season 2 of Sōl Talk – with the founder and CEO of Mino, Krystal Scott. After a challenging experience in corporate America, Krystal decided it was time to build the community she knew Black women so desperately needed.  As a mother of young children, entrepreneur, and self-described ‘introvert' – Krystal helps shed light on the ultimate cheat code to climbing the ladder in corporate America: community. In this episode you'll hear: The challenging experience that sharpened Krystal's vision for Mino The way that the pandemic affected Krystal's socialization The role community plays in the journey to the top Why the rhetoric on entrepreneurship needs to shift Why Krystal – a mother – doesn't identify strongly with motherhood Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Mino website: joinmino.com Mino's Instagram: @joinmino Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    024. A Path Towards Better Sex with Myisha Battle, Sex & Dating Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 46:49


    In our third and final installment of “Creating and Sustaining Love” we sit down with Myisha Battle, a certified sex and dating coach, writer and educator who lives by the motto: “better sex, better life.” Through her podcast and coaching, Myisha provides her community with reliable sexual information, while encouraging our quest for sexual satisfaction – regardless of race, gender, orientation, ability or age. Today, Myisha helps us understand how sex and intimacy show up in our lives and shares practical tips that allow us to get our needs met in the bedroom and beyond. In this episode you'll hear: The pivotal moment that led Myisha into the sex coaching world Why heterosexual women are not experiencing orgasms to the frequency or degree that others are Myisha's take on how those in long-term partnerships can keep the spark alive How to find and embrace your kinks Answers to your top sex questions Myisha's Pleasure Recommendations can be found at https://www.myishabattle.com/sex-life-resources Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Myisha's Instagram: @myishabattle Myisha's website: myishabattle.com Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    023. Keeping the Spark Alive through Motherhood and Life with Three of My Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 56:50


    We continue this chapter – “Creating and Sustaining Love” – with MY GIRLS Shanaz Green, Wendy Oliver and Abby Spence. I have the pleasure of being in a group chat with these three working professionals, wives, and mothers. Group chat conversations – which range from vent sessions and cute pics of babies to child-rearing recos and praise reports – have given me a front-row seat to the beauty and work that goes into healthy partnership. Today, we bring the group chat to the pod.   In this episode you'll hear: A love letter to husbands Why my friends are looking forward to turning 40  The truth about having kids and keeping the spark alive What each friend wishes she would've known about marriage and motherhood before this season of life Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Wendy's Instagram: @exaltedbeautybywendy Shanaz's Instagram: @nazzybaby Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    022. How to Manifest Love with Love and Relationship Expert Crystal Irom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 53:00


    We kick off a NEW chapter of Sōl Talk – “Creating and Sustaining Love” – with Crystal Irom, a top relationship coach and expert. Crystal went to single to happily married to the love of her life in 10 months. Today, we learn from Crystal the lessons and approaches she use to help single women create happy, healthy, and loving relationships through manifesting and intentional dating. In this episode you'll hear: How Crystal went from lawyer to love & manifestation coach The role our subconscious plays in picking partners The green and red flags we should be on the lookout for when dating The humbling truth of being attracted to eligible bachelors How Crystal stopped her pattern of choosing unavailable men How love feels for Crystal after marriage and a baby *IMPORTANT NOTE* Find your love type by heading over to www.crystalirom.com/soltalk. Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media -          Crystal Irom's Instagram: @crystalirom -          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk -          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    021. Building and Sustaining a Career in TV Writing with Felicia Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 44:31


    In the third and final installment of “The Creative Class,” we sit down with Felicia Pride. Felicia is a TV writer / producer and an award-winning filmmaker who wrote on Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar and is currently a producer on Grey's Anatomy. In film, she's the writer and executive producer of Really Love, which debuted on Netflix and became a Top Ten Movie on the platform. Having moved to LA to pursue writing at 35, Felicia is no stranger to being bold with her life and being unapologetic about her dreams. In this conversation, Felicia shares with us how she was able to fiercely commit to her craft – no matter the high or low. In this episode you'll hear: The journey that led Felicia to LA The medium of writing Felicia prefers and why How writing is tied to our spiritual practices The creative purpose fueling Felicia's work How Felicia healed her relationship with her father Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Felicia Pride's Instagram @feliciapride Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    020. Sustaining Your Creative Life with Reyna Noriega, Visual Artist and Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 41:19


    We continue “The Creative Culture” with Reyna Noriega, a visual artist and author based in Miami, Florida. Reyna has been steadily rising to prominence, with her work appearing on covers including Science Magazine and The New Yorker. Having previously explored various mediums, techniques, and expressions – Reyna has developed her distinct way of depicting vibrant, joyful women of color. As we continue exploring creativity, Reyna shares what it's like to sustain a life as a creative entrepreneur. In this episode you'll hear: Reyna's career journey that brought her to creative entrepreneurship How one balances working with inspiration vs. discipline Why Reyna canceled her plans to move abroad and what that meant for her career How the racial reckoning both supported and opposed Black creators The role social media has played in Reyna's career Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Reyna Noriega's Instagram reynanoriega_ Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    019. Creating Generously and for the Coins with Traveling Social Media Manager, Yasmine Bedward

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 43:57


    Creating Generously and for the Coins with Traveling Social Media Manager, Yasmine Bedward We open the latest chapter of Sōl Talk – The Creative Class – with Yasmine Bedward, a Traveling Social Media Manager. When most of her peers were playing with rocks and playdough, Yasmine was taking apart computers and sending emails to her aunties. After a few career pivots, Yasmine decided to travel the world, leveraging her comfortability with the internets to start building her client roster. Now, Yasmine supports brands and businesses tell their stories on social media, while offering her own community tips and tricks via her ever-flowing well of creative ideas. In this episode you'll hear: What a creative process for someone balancing client and personal projects looks like Yasmine's non-linear but very connected career journey What moves Yasmine to be generous on IG How to manage growing while sharing your journey (on social media and beyond) How Yasmine took back her power by embracing her sexuality Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media -          Yasmine Bedward's Instagram: @yasminebedward -          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk -          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    018. The Importance of Clarity and Healing for New Chapters with Ashley Gantt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 48:06


    In the third and final installment of Closing Time: Changes and New Chapters – we sit down with Ashley Gantt. Ashley's 33rd year of life changed the lenses she uses to look out at the world, and from there, she started her journey of healing. Now, as an attorney and host of the With ClariTea podcast – Ashley works to create a safe space for healing through vulnerable and honest storytelling. As we wrap this chapter of Sōl Talk, Ashley sheds light on the importance of developing clarity and incorporating healing practices to transition into new chapters. In this episode you'll hear: How new chapters can bring up old insecurities The most challenging chapter Ashley was called to leave The self-care practice that has been a gamechanger in Ashley's life Why intentional healing is needed within the Black community How egg freezing can lead to freedom Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Ashley Gantt's Instagram: @withclaritea Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    017. Mastering Change and Pivots with Brown Bohemian Atlanta Amado

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 36:33


    In the second installment of Closing Time: Changes and New Chapters – we chat it up with Atlanta Amado. Atlanta is a Change Consultant, dancer, and vocalist who is gifted at honoring her soul's callings – no matter how that may change from season to season.   Atlanta operates a coaching + consulting business called Palm Change Consulting, where she helps people find ways to deepen the roots of their strengths in life and work, reach for higher levels of joy in their living + stand strong when the winds of change blow through. In this episode you'll hear: What holds most people from living the life they want to live How we can respond to forced pivots How Atlanta knows when to shift into a new season The spiritual practices that support Atlanta's healing and growth Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Atlanta Amado's Instagram: @theatlantaamado Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    016. How Curly Nikki went from Natural Hair Blogger to Spiritual Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 49:29


    We're kicking off the first installment of Closing Time: Changes and New Chapters with Nikki Walton. Known to many as Curly Nikki, Nikki began her career as a natural hair blogger, helping countless women of color accept their natural locks. However, at the height of her career, Nikki found herself searching for more. Thus began her spiritual journey. Today, we meet Nikki in a season of paying it forward. She hosts a daily podcast, Go(o)d Mornings, where she shares daily practices to start your day off right. She joins us to share some of her life experiences and wisdom that will help you understand how to enter new chapters with a sense of peace. In this episode you'll hear: How the success of CurlyNikki didn't translate to joy The practices that help keep Nikki centered and grounded How the law of attraction may be failing us What Nikki has learned about Christhood after reading 600+ books Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media CurlyNikki website: www.curlynikki.com Nikki Walton's Instagram: @curlynikki Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    015. Sōl Talk is baaaaack. Prologue to Season 2 with Simone Keelah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 22:18


    A whole Sōlo episode, baby! As we get ready for season 2, I'm sharing a quick update on my own life, what I'm excited to share with you for this season and why we need to forget about the whole ‘Sophomore Slump' concept. In this episode you'll hear: Why it took so long to share season 2 with y'all. The five things that I'm realizing in this season of my life. What to expect for this season 2. Announcements Join our Community: I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    014. BOOKCLUB: Wrapping up Season 1 with Friend and Fellow Gem, Danielle Spikener

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 51:07


    In true audiobook fashion, we're wrapping up season 1 by convening our second book club. Danielle Spikener (aka DaMoJa) is back – blessing us again with her brilliance and beauty as she shares what she's been moved by and moved to reconsider because of ‘The Power of Peace' and ‘Party of One.' In this episode you'll hear: The difference between champagne vs. vintage wine love Why creatives should start to embrace 75-80% effort Parenting vs. self-care and why the latter is what we should strive to do And a few off topic, but still insightful conversations between two friends Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media -          Danielle's Instagram: @therealdamoja -          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk -          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    013. Chapter 4: Party of One with Simone Keelah, host of Sōl Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 29:18


    When you name a chapter, “Party of One” – you kind of, sort of have to have a party… with just one person. So here is the first solo dolo episode of the season. In Lucky #13, the host of the audiobook that is Sōl Talk, Simone Keelah grabs and holds the mic to share what she's learned, what's she's loving and what she's leaving from her single season. In this episode you'll hear: Why after several years uncoupled, Simone is hopeful for a future bae How manifestation comes to life in relationships What being a late bloomer – in love and life – looks like and why its okay Why Simone is unsubscribing from the notion that there is a recipe to find romance Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media -          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk -          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    012. Chapter 4: Party of One with Licensed Therapist and Intuitive Guide, Josie Rosario

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 43:03


    We couldn't have a chapter on being a single woman of marrying age without tapping into the guidance of a professional. Enter: Josie Rosario, a straight shooting and compassionate therapist who specializes in healing work for folks of color. Formerly focused on couples and families before pivoting to intuitive work, Josie brings an entirely new perspective to the topic. In this episode of “Party of One” Josie shares the sacredness of a single season without the unnecessary toxic positivity many of us are accustomed to being served. In this episode you'll hear: Why having “a list” for your ideal partner isn't suggested The questions unpartnered folks can start to ask to prepare for big love Relationship patterns and the meaning behind falling for emotionally unavailable people Josie's response to some of the unfair stats Black women face when it comes to love Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media -          Josie's Instagram: @josierosarionyc -          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk -          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    011. Chapter 4: Party of One with Around the Way Curls Host, Antoinette Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 49:12


    We kick off Party of One with Antoinette Henry, Ms. Duality herself and co-host of Around the Way Curls. Having been single for five years, Antoinette is no stranger to doing aspects of her life alone. However, she also doesn't try to paint singledom for any more or less than what it is. In this candid conversation, Antoinette shares the highs, lows and regular smegular about being a single woman of marrying age. In this episode you'll hear: The romanticization of singleness and why Antoinette doesn't subscribe to that What Antoinette and Simone's exes have shared with them Thoughts and decisions on motherhood How Antoinette ended up contributing to her bestie's latest EP, Heaux Tales Dating in the pandemic and the ghettoness that it is   Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media -          Antoinette's Instagram: @antoinettewashere -          Around the Way Curls' Instagram: @aroundthewaycurls -          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk -         Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    010. Chapter 3: The Power of Peace with Gettin' Grown Host, Keia Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 36:33


    In the final installment of The Power of Peace we chat with Dr. Keia Robinson, a self-described Jesus Zealot. As a researcher in higher education; one half of the popular podcast, Gettin' Grown; the mind behind #teamtypingfast; and a mentor to many– Keia is no stranger to having a full plate. Yet, for most of her decisions, Keia is turning to God to guide her. Keia helps us understand how putting God at the center of our decisions doesn't always equate to rest and relaxation, turning the concept of peace on its head. In this episode you'll hear: The myth of balance and peace Keia's experience in the church, being raised as a PGK, and how it has continued to evolve The lies of capitalism and why we should all lean into community Why Keia feels DMX had God's full attention   Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media -          Keia's Instagram: @tykeianicole -          Gettin' Grown Instagram: @GettinGrownPod -          Team Typing Fast: www.teamtypingfast.com -          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk -          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    009. Chapter 3: The Power of Peace with Farah, a Doctor with an Intersectional Creative Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 40:48


    In the second installment of The Power of Peace we meet Farah, a Black Muslim woman. Farah is a doctor who is leaning into her creative passions as she starts defining her life's purpose. She is the co-host of Rooted Black Girls, a visual podcast that pulls in Farah's intersectional perspective, and founder of Zia East, an apparel line inspired by the African Diaspora. Farah dispels the notion that we have to choose one niche, while talking us through the internal chatter within most creative's minds. She also opens up about how she maintains peace and why she believes in the power of community.   In this episode you'll hear: The journey of Farah understanding more of who she is as she strengthened her relationship with her Islamic faith The mission statement that keeps Farah focused Why it's important for an artist to release their work into the world Farah's perspective of peace and its connection to fear Why power in the hands of Black community is often feared   Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media -          Farah's Instagram: @farah_og -          Rooted Black Girl's Instagram: @rootedblackgirls -          Zia East's Instagram: @ziaeast -          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk -          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah  

    008. Chapter 3: The Power of Peace with Server Turned Spiritual Healer, Tonya Gonzalez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 41:58


    In the first installment of The Power of Peace we connect with Tonya Gonzalez. Tonya made a major a few major shifts in her life, including leaving behind her role as a librarian to step into her power as a Spiritual Healer voted #3 Psychic in the World. Tonya credits her spiritual practices and listening to her intuition for her ability to learn, heal and make these bold decisions. Tonya strongly opens up Chapter 3 of Sōl Talk, helping us understand how one specific spiritual practice – African Spirituality – has been able to connect her to peace and power. In this episode you'll hear: How Tonya leveraged her feelings of being “over herself” to build a life she loves The unexpected call that led Tonya to leave her job as a server in Miami Why African Spirituality is demonized in the West How connecting with the Divine Feminine can help you tap into who you are and how you're meant to serve the world Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media -          Tonya's Instagram: @tonyargonzalez and @browngirlswhocoach -          Tonya's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonya.melendez -          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk -          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    007. BOOK CLUB: Recapping the first two chapters with friend and fellow Gem, Danielle Spikener

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 44:14


    Staying true to Sōl Talk being your “audiobook companion,” we are pausing midday through the season to recap chapters 1 and 2. This book club conversation is with Danielle Spikener (aka DaMoJa), a strategist by day, collector of random facts and information by night. South LA-born and bred – with a little Detroit on top – Danielle is committed to the culture through and through, and comes in to provide her unique perspective on Push or Pivot and In Pursuit of Purpose. In this episode you'll hear: The commonalities and takeaways two Geminis found among all episodes to date What Danielle and Simone really desire women of color to start to do And a few off topic, but still insightful conversations between two friends Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media -          Danielle's Instagram: @therealdamoja -          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk -          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    006. Chapter 2: In Pursuit of Purpose with ‘Dope Girls Cook' Chef, Briana Riddock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 43:42


    In the third installment of In Pursuit of Purpose, we chat with Briana Riddock, a sought-after chef in Atlanta. Briana is no stranger to pursuing purpose, as she has steadily walked a path that now allows her to get paid for what began as her passion. Along the way, Briana has brought her culinary skills to life in new and interesting ways. Briana helps us make sense of how entrepreneurship looks when you're turning passion into profits. And the overlap between what one does to light themselves up (passion) and what one does to serve the world (purpose). In this episode you'll hear: The various careers – and sometimes unexpected – stops Briana made before landing in her current chapter Briana's unapologetic stance on compensation Why ‘food' doesn't always equate to ‘femininity' How Bri knows she is on a purpose-led path Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media -          Briana's Instagram: @seasoningbottle -          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk -          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    005. Chapter 2: In Pursuit of Purpose with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin, Career Coach and Imposter Syndrome Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 44:36


    In the second installment of In Pursuit of Purpose, we connect with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin. Lisa grew up as an overachiever, but for years, she was weighed down by her imposter's syndrome, a feeling that she didn't belong in certain rooms and would inevitably be “found out.” Now, as a licensed psychologist and executive coach, Lisa works with her clients on imposter's syndrome, as well as career advancement and leadership development Lisa helps us tackle the age-old question of whether “purpose” and “profession” are synonymous, while providing us with tools to become more satisfied in our personal and professional lives. In this episode you'll hear: The moment that Lisa finally decided “enough is enough” and set out to build her own practice Lisa's perspective on profession being tied to purpose How to overcome imposter's syndrome and step into your greatness The specific ways imposter's syndrome may impact marginalized people Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media -          Lisa's Instagram: @drorbeaustin -          Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk -          Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    004. Chapter 2: In Pursuit of Purpose with Rachel V. Hill, Travel Influencer turned Marketing Guru

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 45:32


    In the first installment of In Pursuit of Purpose, we sit down with Rachel V. Hill, a woman who is no stranger to exploring the different evolutions of purpose. At 27, Rachel retired from corporate America to travel the world. She went on to travel to more than 70 countries as a travel influencer and wrote a book before she stepped into the current chapter of her life as a launch manager. Rachel now uses her awe-inspiring story and her extensive background to not only help her clients conquer successful product launches – but to also show the world that it's possible to live a rich life, on their own terms. In this episode you'll hear: How Rachel continues to redefine herself Rachel's perspective on purpose and how she's being true to hers Why Rachel believes that entrepreneurship is a spiritual journey The ways that Rachel's imposter syndrome manifests even as she's killing the game Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Rachel's Instagram: @rachelvhill Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    003. Chapter 1: Push or Pivot (or neither) with Soeuraya Wilson of Cult Fitness Experience, The Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 39:57


    In the third installment of Push or Pivot, we chat with Soeuraya Wilson, a celebrated instructor of the cult fitness experience, The Class. From performing arts to fitness, Soeuraya has learned to move with the energies that call her into each new chapter. In The Class, Soeuraya brings her students as much life coaching as she does intense workout, sprinkling in her honest reflections between what feels like 10 million squats. Today, we meet Soeuraya in a season of neither push nor pivot, as she shares the profound wisdom about an alternative to always having to choose one or the other. In this episode you'll hear: What led Soeuraya from late night theatre and bartending life to the world of fitness How pivots can happen in the face of resistance The story of why Soeuraya had to say goodbye to her SoulCycle fam The pandemic love that knocked on her door and moved her to answer… for a while at least Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Soeuraya Instagram: @rawbabysugar Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    002. Chapter 1: Push or Pivot with Sara Clark, Yoga and Meditation Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 36:11


    002. Chapter 1: Push or Pivot In the second installment of Push or Pivot, we chat with Sara Clark, an international vinyasa yoga and meditation teacher. Having decided early on in her career to move from corporate America to yoga, Sara is not new to making hard decisions. Sara went on teach in front of packed crowds and grace the covers of Yoga Journal and Prevention Magazine. Sara often thanks her intuition for leading the way – but that intuition has sometimes required that she accept the more challenging stuff that life throws her way. Today, we meet Sara in the island of Grenada. Initially, a short stay at the beginning of the pandemic turned into a semi-permanent move, allowing Sara to find a new way to find peace in the life stage she's in today. In this episode you'll hear: Why after so many pivots, Sara is in a season of pushing The things Sara does to figure out how to make peace with the things not in her control The secrets of manifestation and living a life with less suffering Body dysmorphia and Sara's road towards loving her body Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Sara Clark Instagram: @saraclarkyoga Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

    001. Chapter 1: Push or Pivot with Commercial Stylist turned Real Estate Agent, Michaela B.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 44:26


    001. Chapter 1: Push or Pivot In the first installment of Push or Pivot we meet Michaela B, or Pippy as her people call her. From a young age, Michaela moved “towards the love,” as her mother taught her to do. In her early 20s, her work ethic and impeccable sense of style led her to become a commercial stylist. However, she eventually felt at odds with this particular path and shifted to real estate, a career that she's made her own with purpose and authenticity. In this episode you'll hear: The practices that support Michaela as she makes challenging decisions around push or pivot Why Michaela decided that she would focus her career on creating generational wealth for people of color How buying in NYC is possible The big Love that forced Michaela to rethink her concept of love and identity Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love, and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Michaela B Instagram: @glamourphiles Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 4:47


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