The Gumbeaux

Tell us something. Text us!Hey, Gumbeaux Fam. Happy New Year and Welcome 2025.To "pivot" means to turn or rotate in an attempt to restore a sense of balance on a central point. It is NEVER to late to pivot. There is always time and room for adjustment somewhere...anywhere.  Listen in as I reflect on 2024 and with a few questions for you as we enter 2025. I hope this episode virtually feeds your soul. Enjoy!

Tell us something. Text us!Gumbeaux Fam! This guest is as special as they come. Dr. Asha Gibson (@shespeakstherapy on all the socials) graces us with her prescence for a very intimate conversation on her much deserved achievement of being an honoree at the Black Women For Self (BSWF) annual Year of Self. For those that are apart of her 231K following, you have witnessed her ability to coach us through circumstances where we fail to show up for the person we should, without question, prioritize --- OURSELVES. Sit back, relax, and Enjoy. I hope this episode virtually feeds your soul. Enjoy!

Tell us something. Text us!Welcome back, Gumbeaux Fam, and a special welcome back to our "Magic is Real" guest Margaret. We thank her for being a friend to the show and giving of herself so freely. This episodes extends from Episode 58 and branches out to 'shrinking thinking'---(where does it start? how does it end?). Margaret opens up with one of her poems that sets the tone and creates the title of our episode. Enjoy I hope this episode virtually feeds your soul. Enjoy!

Send us a textGumbeaux Fam!Nostalgia kicked in…I recently watched the 1996 film “Matilda” with my 7yo daughter and let's just say—my adult mind and eyes are still trying to grasp why this is not categorized as a HORROR film (LOL). Take a trip down memory lane with me. Enjoy! I hope this episode virtually feeds your soul. Enjoy!

Hey, Gumbeaux Fam. Welcome Back. Special shout-out to Racquel for her idea to do a “Remember When” exercise which turned into this episode. I hope this episode virtually feeds your soul. Enjoy!

Hello, hello, Gumbeaux Fam.We are back with another episode, and this time another GUEST! Yes, that's right you asked and we listened.On this episode, I interview one of the many brilliant minds I have had the pleasure of talking to and working alongside. Introducing, Margaret, who is a friend to the show and soon-to-be Gumbeaux Fam. Listen as we explore her story addressing the WHO, WHAT, and WHY she is who she is.Enjoy ~

Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday, Dear Gumbeaux fammmmmm—LOL. It's my birthday, I can podcast if I want to! Listen in as I recap “What's Changed vs What I've learned” as I enter 36. Feeling different is one thing—I AM DIFFERENT and embracing each minute.TTYL ❤️

Gumbeaux Fam! We are here with another PaRANT. Luckily, space ant time allowed me to experience some much needed lessons thus far in parenthood.Listen as I explore the aspects of parenting, discipline, and maturity. Enjoy 

Welcome back, Gumbeaux Fam. Getting into a rhythm here?? No? Okay, not yet, but we're getting there.Thought I'd provide a backstory before getting into my paRANT series. PaRANT is the verbal expression of parents about various parenting situations that may cause confusion and/or frustration that may last for an extended period of time. lol. 

Hey, Gumbeaux Fam! Happy New Year and Welcome 2024. Remember you owe YOU this year. Be gentle to yourself and please take the time you deserve! Do not rob yourself of another minute—INVEST IN YOU! Whatever that looks like. Listen as we explore the significance of (24).

Hey Gumbeaux Fam.The trauma continues. Here is Part II of the Trauma vs Toxic Trait exercise. I am surprised I was able to actually finish this 2-part series—Very proud of myself *Pat on Back*Enjoy 

Gumbeaux Fam, welcome back! We are exactly 1/2 way on our road to 100 episodes!! Here's to episode 50!!Listen as I try to therapize myself—figuring out the root of my characteristics. I had a pretty robust list (lol) so stay tuned for Part II 

Gumbeaux Fam, we have our friend of the show, Scoota, back in the hot pot! Lol. I have been truly blessed to see his evolution as a man, father, son, brother, but most importantly my life partner. Listen in as he gives us some gems on losing and finding himself.  Enjoy!Follow @scootafit on IG and TikTok

Gumbeaux Fam. This is long awaited Part 2 of the “Let it Geaux” conversation. Are you familiar with the phrase: “It's not you…it's ME”? Maybe you heard it before or even uttered it yourself. Well, it's really YOU. In this episode, we explore the other side of letting go and allowing others to let you go. Enjoy! 

Gumbeaux Fam!! We are halfway through 2023 and if you haven't done some self-inventory and evaluate what you need to KEEP and what you need to LET GEAUX—here's your chance. I have been stepping down and away from things I thought were good things, habits, and people that filled a “void”. I still left those things EMPTY and depleted. They were more WORK than help. Listen and Enjoy ❣️

Gumbeaux Fam, y'all gonna have to fight me because the way I've treated yall—I deserve to be beat down! Happy belated Mother's Day to all the Gumbeaux Moms. We love you! Listen in and get a giggle as I recap my bday and Mother's Day gifts from my 3 littles. Enjoy! 

 Gumbeaux Fam, we got some homework to do. The first thing—WATCH THIS EPISODE (lol) and the second thing we need to let go of this addiction to approval. Listen as we dissect why numbers DO lie! Enjoy. 

Gumbeaux Fam, we are “Marching” in with another episode. I needed to begin unpacking what I excuse as ‘selective memory' that are actually Blind Spots that are hindering my overall awareness to things that MATTER. Listen as I begin to pull back the first layer. Enjoy 

Hey Gumbeaux Fam! Happy New Year!STOP GIVING SPARE KEYS TO PEOPLE WHO DON'T DESERVE ACCESS TO YOU! Listen as I talk through something God blessed me with while drawing in my vision book. Let me know what you think and remember to “check your passwords”!! Enjoy! 

Gumbeaux fam, we got my sis-n-law back in the hot pot to wrap up our broadcasting for 2022! Welcome back, Nat!This episode is an extension of EP #9 (B R E A T H E) where Nat took us on a tour of what she felt was her set plan. I think you are going to enjoy this Part II of our conversation as Nat prepares to graduate January 6, 2023. The title includes "Plan B" in the title and we talk more about OUR plans and God's plans.Happy New Year Gumbeaux Fam! WELCOME 2023 and Thank You, 2022! 

Gumbeaux Fam!! This episode is a challenge to PLAY YOUR ACE! You will win the book! The Ace is traditionally known as the highest card in the deck, symbolic of power, wealth, luck, etc. ACE's are also adverse childhood experiences. Listen as we try to build a bridge between them both Enjoy.  Shoutout to my OG Fam and welcome to the new Gumbeaux Fam! Thank you so much for a wonderful year of broadcast! 

Gumbeaux Fam. This episode is as abrupt as it sounds. Recorded Nov. 28th—This is what u consider a Brain Dump (ie taking whatever is in my cupboard and cabinets and throwing it in the pot—hoping it makes magic). I hope you all are doing okay between the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! ♥️

#DreamChamps continues—and this time I'm standing center stage. Listen in as I process what I feel was a precursor to the past 2 months, which have been BEYOND tough.

Gumbeaux Fam, #DreamChamps is underway! We got our first dream analysis entry, and I am so excited for you all to hear this one! If you would like a dream review, email us at thegumbeauxroux@gmail.com!! Enjoy ❣️

Gumbeaux Fam—New Season, New Series.I recorded this episode December 23, 2021 in an attempt to start off a new series #DreamChamps!! I love to dream, but most importantly I love that our dreams have MEANING. At times, we ignore and suppress things that are subconscious is able to try to help us sort our in one of the most relaxed states our bodies dwell next to death—SLEEP.  More to come!If you listen to this episode, tag me using #dreamchamps. Share with me your wildest dream! Let me interpret it for you!! ❣️ Enjoy! 

Gumbeaux Fam!We are wrapping up our Trust Issues series with a talk with none other than my PNC, Scoota. I figured we needed to have a “fly on the wall” conversation, where I am able to use my superpower of transparency and expose the issues I have within my partnerships (ie. Friendships, business/work relationships, marriage, etc.)Enjoy & let us know if you can relate. 

Gumbeaux Fam, the Trust Issues series continues with Trust Issues (Part II). This time I'm exploring my inability to trust ME, MYSELF, and I. This, most definitely, impacts the way I am able or unable to trust others. Listen as I explore and sort out some thoughts. Do you also have trouble trusting YOU? Enjoy !

Gumbeaux Fam.Remember I said Something about back-to-back episodes—I lied! Here's episode 34 though. I'm processing this as I go. We are down the longest road to 100 episodes!! Let's Geaux!!! Enjoy ✨

Okay, so it's been AWHILE Gumbeaux Fam. Let's just say I'm still working on the whole “road to 100 episodes” commitment. Slow and steady wind the race, right? (Lol). Anyway, I've been “digging” up some deeply rooted issues as I attempt to heal. It's not a cute journey…at all! I'd like to start talking/sharing here though. Let's Geaux! Enjoy.

What if I told you that you were about to enter the season of “EVERYTHING”! Any and everything you prayed for is awaiting you…but you must blindfold yourself and hold a hand of a complete stranger—would you do it!!?Gumbeaux Fam, enjoy this episode. I hope it blesses you to keep going. 

Hello, February and Happy YOU Year!Gumbeaux Fam, I missed you and we are still on the road to 100 episodes. I decided to record one of the many random conversations me and my husband like to have. Listen in as we talk about “high school” (LOL) ~enjoy 

Gumbeaux Fam, It's the most wonderful time of the year…it's also the most “GOAL saturated” time of year, as well. I grow exhausted by all the goal setting. “Exhausted” meaning overwhelmed. The “rat race” continues for most of us OR it's a time to evaluate what's gone RIGHT in our lives.For nearly a decade, I've slowly grown from vision boarding (although still actively participating)..just weary of the way I could, at times, overlook some of the outstanding problems I have yet to address before MOVING FORWARD. Let me talk about creating a new year real solution. At least FOR ME. I am creating a problem list I plan to address this year. Enjoy. 

Gumbeaux Fam, roll call —CHECK  IN!! I'm finding out more and more each day about myself. Sometimes the person we need to check in the most is Ourselves. You'll shock yourself and find that we don't know as much about Us as we thought.This episode I'm just checking in & honestly “checking” myself lol. Enjoy 

Allow me to reintroduce HERself...her name is RAYNA!!!She's back, y'all! The woman of luxury and leisure; the blogger/influencer extraordinaire--Mother, wife, Yoga instructor, Certified Career Coach, one of the most brilliant women I know, and most importantly--my friend! I am honored she took the time to chat with us and add, yet ANOTHER, ingredient to our Gumbeaux. Want more from Rayna? Check out her website: MORELUXEANDLEISURE.COMListen as we discuss the polar opposite of the act we know as VISION boarding/vision planning. There is an act of gratitude I want each of you to become acquainted and familiar with---CREATE A GROUNDING BOARD. Enjoy this episode :)

Gumbeaux Fam, I am going to save the apologies and just set this episode right here…and walk away slowly—backwards, creeping—while looking dead in your eyes. This episode simply domes as an update. Thanks to my husband for saying “Let's get this Podcast episode in.” I need that push! We have had so many updates, so I'll let this serve as a part 1.Enjoy! P.S. there is a feature from our little one, Kani *eye roll* (he was supposed to be sleep).

“Life Hack” is defined a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way; but what happens when “hack” becomes an ‘Action'.I've had to find out the hard way you guys. My Facebook account was hacked, and I decided to deactivate my account as a result of that. Which also meant deactivating The Gumbeaux's Facebook, as well. (DEVASTATED). Listen as I process the hacking and realized the lessons within the upset. Seems like there's always a silver lining. Life seems to show us how much more we have to live.

Gumbeaux Fam. I had to stop what I was going and hit record. I am literally THINKING OUT LOUD.  Tell me what you think.I'm on this road to 100episodes...join me! Enjoy

Gumbeaux Fam, you have every right to cuss me out as I have neglected my duties to cook up anything since January.Consider this a stroke of Genius or just a “Come to Jesus”. I'm thinking out loud on this episode and switching it up for Season 3. Let me know what you think:: RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE. Enjoy~

HAPPY NEW YEAY, Gumbeaux Fam!I hope 2021 hasn't scared you off...I mean we are only 15 days into January, so I figured "Why not give Fam a BONUS/Finale Episode to Season 2?"It is only right to end on an 11th episode and follow this "trend" I've claimed for myself LOL. I am bringing my "Hot Sauce"- free association/randomize Q&A to the podcast. If you have NOT seen the Facebook Webshow yet---YOU ARE MISSING OUT. Go watch!You are in for a treat, because I have, yet, ANOTHER GUEST! She is one of my close friends for over a decade & if you haven't read the episode title yet...she is what I like to call a "beautiful storm". Krystal aka Kryssie is a bundle of REALNESS. She does not hesitate to speak her mind which is why it was only right to give her the inaugural HOT SAUCE episode. She does not disappoint, because she did get a little spicy haha.I mean...what is Gumbeaux without a little HOT SAUCE?!! Enjoy.

Gumbeaux Fam!Let me introduce to you, Ms. Donna Barnes---soon to be, Dr. Barnes.Donna is a licensed counselor, business owner, 2x best-selling author, mother, sister, daughter, friend...lastly a Queen. In our conversation she revealed that she LOVES fairytales. Yes, you read that right...everyone loves a "happy ending" right? Well, so does Donna. I realized off of the call that Donna is very much like Princess Tiana. A down-to-Earth, working woman, with big dreams and a beautiful smile. Like Tiana, she dreamed of ownership and success regardless of what her circumstances may have presented to her. Donna has ALREADY defeated her odds. I had to remind her that she is living a fairytale to many of us. It is such a beautiful story with MULTIPLE happy endings...and what's mind-blowing is--IT'S ONLY THE BEGINNING.~Enjoy 

Gumbeaux Fam!!Your girl is being 1 thing this month...CONSISTENT.  I know you've read the title and thought to yourself..."ooooo, okay what's this?" and we share the same sentiments.Dictionary.com defines "Powerhouse" as "a person or thing of great energy, strength, or power" and this is exactly what our guest, Dr. Allison Smith embodies. From our first encounter to our most recent rekindling, Dr. Smith has been nothing short of extraordinary--and let me just say this conversation is parallel to everything I just mentioned she is and exudes.Lean in and DINE on this one. We had such an enlightening conversation from politics to career to personal ambitions to FREE JEWELRY...Not sure why she gave us all these Gems for free, folks, but I am so glad she did.~Enjoy~

I had the pleasure of interviewing a representative of Generation Z, as well as a young collegiate student pursuing a degree in one of the most at-risk fields in the country at this time...the medical field, more specifically Respiratory Therapy.It just so happens that this wonderful, young woman happens to be my sister-in law. yeah Yeah...I know what you're thinking--Why would you interview someone you know?? Perfect question--especially since realizing I don't know her at all.  I discovered a lot with this interview. The ability for this younger generation to potentially defeat the odds and overturn these false pretenses about them. There is hope in our youth, but I also realized some of our youth also do not take the time to BREATHE and take time for themselves.Listen while we have a little Girl Chat + God Talk+ Political/COVID rant + some life talk. Enjoy and remember to BREATHE!

Hey Gumbeaux Fam!!I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the most captivating Black Mental Health Activist of our time, who is also a licensed counselor: *Asha Gibson (IG/Twitter: @shespeakstherapy)*I am honored to know her and call her one of my sister-friends. She is a ball of energy, but an amazing source of information and a wealth of knowledge. She carries herself with such poise, and she is so modest that you would not expect this woman to be such a FORCE--but she is a MOVEMENT BY HERSELF. Listen in as we explore her journey in becoming, what I believe, one of THE major therapist leading this cultural shift. 

Moving on to PART 2!My apologies in advance if this episode comes off a bit more abrasive than I've been in the past episodes...BUT this one hit home! In a nutshell *I said to myself*: You don't even know how worthy you are! You won't even pay YOU for what you bring to the table—why you ask?? Some of you are constantly “compromising your number” to appease whomever bc somehow you've lost focus of who/what needs who. THEY need YOU. Not the other way around. THE REAL REASON YOU MAD IS BC YOU OWN NOTHING AND WILLING TO ENSLAVE YOURSELF TO/FOR ANYTHING!

Uh oh! Twofer! 2 for 1 special right here, Gumbeaux Fam! So I guess this is a large Gumbo with a side of potato salad

Hey Gumbeaux Fam!I have been “creatively constipated” and was blaming it on feeling overworked, stressed, spent—all of the above due to my inability to master work-life balance during a pandemic. Let's just say I had a harsh lesson in “Giving Yourself More Grace” this past month, and it was a very humbling lesson.Listen in as I explore “Black Heart

Welcome back, Gumbeaux Fam!!This interview was special---like all the others.Sierra is a Nurse, Certified Fitness Trainer, Wife, Mom, and so much more. She agreed to come to The Gumbeaux Podcast (no pressure, right?) to share her secret ingredient to the pot I am calling (F.I.T-Female In Training; Freedom In Talk-Therapy; Female/Femininity In Transition, and I can go on & on like Erykah Badu, Lol)Transparency is a Superpower, and Sierra left her a piece of her heart on the table for us to see. Listen in on this vulnerable conversation where we take a verbal journey through loving self from the INSIDE--out. Enjoy.

Gumbeaux Fam...I see we've all been ENTANGLED in conversation circulating relationships, marriages, friendships, boundaries, “predatory” behavior, etc. You guessed it—we are talking about this hot topic! It may be a little early in July to talk about August, but hey we all seen her (Alsina) lol...ENJOY! 

Hey Gumbeaux Fam!!**MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE A COMMENT**(Let us know how you feel about food for thought thus far.)Season 2 is under way...moving right along. I had the pleasure of talking to my sister-friend, Talasha. We solidified our bond at THE Southern University, and I am so proud of the woman she's become.This episode covers:* Self-love/Body Dysmorphia* Mompreneurship * The Black Woman/Professional Plight* Raising Black menand so much more!! Enjoy

SEASON 2 HERE WE ARE! WE MADE IT!! DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT WITH YOUR RATING. :)First and foremost, thank you for listening!Guess what, y'all? There's a rapidly growing webshow via Facebook called "Paul Don't Lie". (Go visit the hashtag #PaulDon'tLie on Facebook). Well, I was invited on and took part in dialogue centered around {Mental Health}. This interview took place on June 4, 2020, and I wanted to kickoff Season 2 with this featured episode from the Facebook Live. The feedback from this show has been overwhelming. The traction continues to grow stronger and all I want to do is continue this much needed conversation. I want you to enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed participating.Buckle up...this is a 90 minute ride.

Silence is defined as the avoidance of mentioning or discussing something.Gumbeaux Fam, we are not being SILENT at a time like this—I just cannot. This has been an emotionally exhausting week. Listen in to the highs and lows of all of this past week's impact on me. I am continuing to pray for peace in our country. Please do not let your silence be an indication of support for injustice.