The Whole Black Woman Podcast

On today's episode, I am chatting it up with the Purpose Influencer herself, Latisha Gray. LaTisha shares with us what it truly means to be living on purpose and what it looks like when passion meets purpose. Latisha also known as “Tisha Talks” mission is to empower and influence women in the area of business, personal development, and leadership. In 2017, she published her first book entitled “Second Chances”, a story of redemption and redefinition. Over the years, she has spoken at several venues, produced women's enrichment conferences, and is the host of Boss Ladies Connect a podcast that connects and encourages women to live out their purpose. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration and Management from Pillar College, and a M. A. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. She is the Founder of the Thrive Hive an organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities for women and the Co-Founder of Elite Vision Builders a consulting and coaching group that empowers organizations, businesses, and individuals to maximize their effectiveness through coaching and strategic planning methods. Latisha worked in Higher Education for over 16 years serving as the departmental budget manager in the areas of Alumni Relations, University Advancement, Financial Aid, and Business Services. She is a woman of faith and believes that through creating spaces for women to grow she is not only fulfilling her purpose but she is helping others walk in theirs. In her spare time, she listens to podcasts, spends family time with her husband Akida Gray and five children. To Connect with LaTisha IG: @tisha_talks Website: https://www.tishatalks.org/ Boss Ladies Connect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boss-ladies-connect/id1417603115 To Connect with Natalya IG: @natalyamcneal  natalyamcneal.com  info@natalyamcneal.com Follow the Black Girl Collective IG: @theofficialblackgirlcollective Sign Up to be made aware of all the fly stuff we doing and how we taking over 2021, click here

On today's episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. LaTanya Moore who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina as she chats with us about discovering our purpose. LaTanya provides training and technical assistance at the community and organizational levels, teaching people how to implement therapeutic programs. She also provides coaching and spiritual consulting services to those who are ready to walk in alignment with their God given goals and vision. Dr. Moore is the host of Spirituali-TEA podcast, the place to receive practical tips when you are ready to strengthen your relationship with God. Through topics, experience and application, she seeks to increase spiritual maturity and advance the kingdom of God. ________________________________________________________________ Connect with Dr. LaTanya Moore  IG: @thedrmoore Facebook:  LaTanya Moore, LMFT Website: drlatanyamoore.com ________________________________________________________________ Connect with Natalya McNeal IG: @natalyamcneal Facebook: fb.com/natalyamcneal20 Website: natalyamcneal.com

On today's episode, Jessica Williams drops by to chat with us about purpose. Jessica C. Williams, Captain in the United States Air Force, is an business and leadership strategist, fitness professional, motivational speaker and entrepreneur. She uses her dedication to service, purpose and faith to help women and men ignite their inner fire of passion and Divine purpose in order to make impact and income.  A dynamic visionary, leader and instructor, she encourages both her troops and clients to focus on excellence, professional development, and the whole person concept.  Her mentorship, coaching and leadership expertise are vital as she executes every calling on her life. Jessica believes a leader is a servant, and is most powerful when serving. With change as the cornerstone of all she does, it is her number one priority to ignite change in the lives of her troops and clients. As a business strategist, she assists corporate-preneurs to maximize their productivity, establish a mogul mindset and build and launch their business with ease, synchronization, so that their 9-5 will always be a CHOICE.   She is a promoter of mental and physical fitness and leads both a step aerobics and H.I.I.T (High Intensity Interval Training) classes. She pushes her clients beyond their self-imposed physical limitations, and with dedication and mindset change, they can accomplish all their personal goals, leading to a new and complete lifestyle change. Her mentorship program, SUPPORT 6, leads and guides young ladies as they traverse through the hardships of life and ensures they understand and know who they are and the Divinity that rests in them. Jessica is also owner of SHADES Boutique, an online-based women's ready-to-wear luxury clothing brand. Above all her accolades, Jessica holds the title of Mommy as the highest.  She is the mother of a handsome and intelligent eight year old boy, James Edgar. How to reach out to Jessica:  IG: @jessicajamesstrategy @the_jessicajames To follow Natalya: IG: Natalyamcneal natalyamcneal.com info@natalyamcneal.com

What if I told you that today's topic has nothing to do with the type of diet you are on? On today's episode, we will be tuning into my most recent webinar, "A Black Girl's Guide to Mental Confidence in Weight loss. As a Certified Confidence Coach and someone who has lost and maintained a 100+ pound natural weight loss, I discuss steps to building a healthy mental confidence towards your weight loss goals. If you have been struggling for years in order to lose over 50 pounds and even maintain it, this is definitely for you. To learn more about me and/or about confidence coaching, go to natalyamcneal.com Follow me on instagram: @natalyamcneal Interested in confidence coaching, book a clarity session! It's free. Click Here

On today's episode, Natalya discusses a different perspective of when things seem to be getting harder and becoming more challenging. Tune in to find out why it can possibly just be a blessing and a much needed sign that you are doing things right! ___________________________________________________ To Connect with Natalya: On Instagram: @natalyamcneal Email: info@natalyamcneal.com To find out more about Natalya and confidence coaching, go to natalyamcneal.com Click here to book a free clarity session: https://calendly.com/natalyamcnealconfidencecoaching/purpose-clarity-call

On today's episode, Natalya discusses her personal experience with what happens when we remain persistent towards our goals and not allowing the stigma of defeat paralyze us. To Connect with Natalya: On Instagram: @natalyamcneal Email: info@natalyamcneal.com To find out more about Natalya and confidence coaching, go to natalyamcneal.com

Have you been allowing fear to stop the momentum on your journey to accomplishing your goals?  Do you often times focus more on the weaknesses opposed to magnifying your strengths? On today's episode, we are diving into the Confidence 101 Masterclass! There are several opinions of what confidence is and we are going to discuss the “real” definition of confidence by getting back to basics. Natalya also discusses 3 steps that you should be using constantly using to scale from limiting beliefs to confidence that will allow you to accomplish your goals. You do not want to miss this masterclass. Let's get clear on where you are currently are as it relates to confidence and what it takes to propel you even further. For the live webinar: go to natalyamcneal.com IG: @THEWHOLEBLACKWOMAN

On today's episode we are joined by Brittany Pollard. Brittany is a Sound Meditation Facilitator, consultant for professionals in the wellness industry, host of Everyday Intentions podcast and dynamic mother. Brittany discusses her experience with emotional eating and recognizing the void that food was fulfilling (temporary). Brittany discusses how she navigates this new aspect of her life. "Brittany Pollard is a consultant for professionals in the wellness industry and is passionate about creating health and wellness spaces for Black womxn. The more access we have to educational and empowering environments, the more we can pour into the next generation, and heal those who came before us. In addition to her consulting, she's a podcast producer, proud host of The Everyday Intentions podcast, sound meditation facilitator, and host of her signature practical manifestation workshop, Dare II Dream." To Connect with Brittany IG: Brittanychenise Podcast: Everyday Intentions  ___________________________________________ If you would like to submit a topic or question, as it relates to dealing with limiting behaviors, please email info@natalyamcneal.com To learn more about the confidence coaching that I offer as well as listen to past podcast episodes visit: www.natalyamcneal.com

On today's episode, we have Gerreka Gilliam who discusses the power of our circle and just how important it is to set boundaries for others and ourself and so much more. Gerreka Gilliam is from Irving, Texas where she is co-owner of a security business in Dallas,Texas. Gerreka has resided in LA for 7 years and received her Masters of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Currently, Miss Gilliam is a therapist and mental health clinician servicing the Watts, Compton, Long beach and surrounding cities in Los Angeles County. Miss Gilliam believes in fighting social injustice and giving back to her community and has been a member of the Los Angeles Urban League for over 6 years where she has served on the Executive Board as Parliamentarian and Marketing chair. To Connect with Gerreka: IG: @mytherapistisdope @missgilliam _______________________________________________________________________ To learn more about your host: natalyamcneal.com Email us: info@natalyamcneal.com

On today's episode, we have Crystal Williams. Crystal Williams is a savvy serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, fun, loving, and adventurous woman that is always striving to live her life to the fullest! With nearly 10 years of experience in the Corporate America and Government arena, Crystal took the leap of faith to go full force in her purpose driven business The ‘YOU' Brand Academy, LLC in September of 2019.  The YOU Brand Academy is a strategy, coaching, and consulting firm that assist individuals in elevating their career brand. Crystal uses her business as a vehicle to exercise her God given gifts by positioning and empowering individuals to pursue a career that aligns with their calling.  She is on a mission to bring happiness back to the work place; therefore, she is taking career coaching to another level with her clients! Crystal is the creator and designer of her inspirational product line, Inspirationally YOU which serves as another avenue to inspire people from her heart. Her main purpose for creating this product line is to inspire the everyday person to be all that they can be and to celebrate them as they take leaps of faith in their life. She believes in a world like this people definitely need a dose of inspiration. Crystal is also the Founder and President of The First Suit Project, Inc. a 501c3 non-profit with a mission to fully equip well deserved college students that attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with the appropriate business attire and other resources that will enhance their personal brand. Crystal is a graduate of two prestigious HBCUs receiving her B.S. in Accounting from North Carolina A&T State University and her M.B.A. from Morgan State University. Crystal was raised in Chesapeake, VA but currently resides in Upper Marlboro, MD with her husband and daughter. Email Crystal hello@theyoubrandacademy.com Follow Crystal on Instagram @TheYouBrandAcademy and @CrystalsOfWisdom!!! Follow Crystal on FaceBook @CrystalWilliams and @TheYouBrandAcademy!!! Join her mailing list at www.theyoubrandacademy.com!!! ____________________________________________________________ Check out my website: natalyamcneal.com Email us: info@natalyamcneal.com

Today in the guest seat, we have Bethany Glass who discusses how her single journey has allowed her to grow her relationship with God as well as gain a sense of clarity as it relates to her purpose.  Bethany Glass is 30 years old, and works as a Program Administration Associate at the Project Management Institute.  She is a member of The Meeting Place, formally known as Mt. Zion Pentecostal Faith Church, where Bishop Edward and Toria Long serve as the Pastor and First Lady. She serves on the praise and worship team, the intercessory prayer team, and anywhere else that she sees a need in. She has a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies with two Minors in Education and Special Education. She has recently embarked on a new journey, and is currently back in school working towards becoming a Christian Counselor. Over the past 30 years, while being in many experiences and relationships, she has learned and grown into the single, saved, successful, content woman you see before you today. She has rededicated her body back to Christ and is patiently waiting for God to bring her Kingdom Purpose Mate. Her favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and an expected end.”  Book discussed during episode: Your Knight In Shining Armor: Discovering Your Lifelong Love P.B. Wilson To connect with Bethany:  Facebook: Bethany Glass IG: Bethany_glass2911 Follow The Whole Black Woman Podcast on FB and IG @ The Whole Black Woman To contact us, email info@natalyamcneal.com

Today in the guest seat, we have Mrs. Arbeilla McCray who is not only a wife, author, minister and creator but she is a woman who has worked through physical diagnoses that have challenged her. Arbeilla discusses just how important it is for us to tell our story especially when it does not look like the stories that are being promoted by media. She opens up about how being transparent about her PCOS and psoriasis has influenced others to not only accept what they are experiencing but how to continue to live life just as God called them to do. Arbeilla McCray, content creator and youtuber has taken the things she is most passionate about to create a platform of influence and revenue. Over the past three months she has continuously dedicated her time, talent and treasures into her creative space. Arbeilla also displays a vulnerable side of her, which is, her health issues with psoriasis and PCOS. She is open about that part of her life on her blogs, which allows her to connect with her audience. She also uses her nonprofit organization, Singleness In Style to encourage, motivate, and to impact her fellow sisters. She is a (pastor's) wife, minister, and a fashion lover. To purchase Arbeilla book "Singleness in Style" https://www.amazon.com/Singleness-Style-Walking-Correctly/dp/1547028947/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=singleness+in+style&qid=1579476505&sr=8-1 Follow Arbeilla on Instagram and Facebook : Arbeilla McCray The Whole Black Woman Podcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: The Whole Black Woman We want to hear from you, email us: info@natalyamcneal.com Join the Whole Black Woman Social Club on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1893733990772438/

In this episode, we are talking about what happens when we no longer ignore our purpose and what we have been created to do. And what happens when you do.

On today's episode, we are joined by Kerra Daniel who calls herself the “non-traditional southern millennial woman”. During today's episode, Kerra discusses how she stepped out on faith and went away from her traditional southern values in order to propel herself forward in the goals that she had for herself.  Although there was self-defeating thoughts that she encountered, she persisted to be living out her purpose. She lets us know just how important it is to have a community around that we can be transparent with and supports us in our growth! Kerra is an alumni of Alabama State University, where she attributes the woman she is today to the lessons learned at this institution of higher education where she learned of the necessity of engaging in community of black people, supporting each other and cheering each other on in every way possible. She credits Alabama State University for teaching fundamental life lessons with the most important one being "you deserve the very best this life has to offer and why not bring someone who looks like you along for the ride that she shares with us to. She received her B.S. in Rehabilitation Services with a concentration in Addiction studies and a Master's of Rehabilitation counseling. After a 3.5 year stint with the federal government, she found her way back to the classroom at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley where she is completing her PhD.  She revels in helping minorities and women of color fight the social injustices that attribute to their silent cries when no one else cares to listen. Connect with Kerra FB – Kerra Daniel IG- @mollytheog91 The Whole Black Women Podcast  Looking to connect with other women who are balancing everyday life and working triple time through their personal insecurities, JOIN US- The Whole Black Women Social Club at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1893733990772438/   Follow us on Social Media - FB AND IG: The Whole Black Woman

Lasharae Spencer, Life Coach, Teacher, Mother, and Wife joins us on today's episode as we discuss the importance of overcoming insecurities. Lasharae, who is originally from Compton, CA by way of Lynwood, was driven to become a life coach because she wanted to encourage and uplift those from her home state and town. Lasharae has built her practice around motivating her clients to become the best version of themselves by working through their negative self-feeding behaviors! Lasharae attended Grambling State University where she obtained her Bachelor's degree and received her Master's from the University of Phoenix. On today's episode, we learn how Lasharae uses her realistic approach to not only motivate her client's but how she keeps her self grounded when those insecurities start to seep back in. Accessing Lasharae! Website:  Lifecoachsharae.com Instagram: lifecoachrae Youtube: Lifecoachrae Lasharae personal inspiration: Iyanla Vanzant Books The Whole Black Women Podcast Looking to connect with other women who are balancing everyday life and working triple time through their personal insecurities, JOIN US- The Whole Black Women Social Club at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1893733990772438/  Follow us on Social Media - FB AND IG: The Whole Black Woman

Today we discuss (and celebrate) the launch of our very first episode of the whole black woman podcast. As discussed during the show, the Whole Black Woman podcast strives to contribute to part of your being that is confident with her God-given abilities to overcome the obstacles that she comes in contact with day to day. We have six modules that we focus on continuously. If you are excited to learn more, please join our Facebook group! https://m.facebook.com/groups/454129228795262?_rdr