UnLock'N Your Freedom Podcast

Episode 18: "Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone" In the latest episode of UnLockN Your Freedom Podcast, Queen Tanz delivers a powerful message on the transformative journey of stepping outside your comfort zone. With a blend of inspiration and practical advice, this episode is a guide for listeners seeking growth and change. Key Takeaways: Face Your Fear: Queen Tanz starts by addressing the importance of facing fears head-on. Listeners are encouraged to identify their fears, acknowledging that confronting them is the first step toward personal growth. Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: The episode explores the paradox of growth—how embracing discomfort leads to profound personal development. Queen Tanz shares insights on why being comfortable with discomfort is a crucial mindset shift. Create a Plan: Practical strategies are discussed, emphasizing the value of creating a plan when venturing into unfamiliar territory. Whether it's a career change, a new hobby, or a personal challenge, having a clear plan can enhance confidence. Take Small Steps: Queen Tanz advocates for the power of incremental progress. By taking small steps outside the comfort zone, listeners can build momentum and gradually expand their boundaries. Think Creatively: Creativity becomes a key tool in the journey of exploration. The episode explores how thinking outside the box can open up new possibilities and perspectives, facilitating personal and professional breakthroughs. Accept Failure and Find the Lesson: Queen Tanz discusses the inevitability of setbacks and failures. Listeners are encouraged not only to accept failure but to extract valuable lessons from it, turning challenges into opportunities for growth. Change Up Your Routine: The episode explores the connection between routine and comfort, encouraging listeners to break out of stagnant patterns to foster innovation and adaptability. Surround Yourself with Confident People: Queen Tanz highlights the impact of the people we surround ourselves with. The episode explores the importance of being in the company of confident individuals who inspire and support personal development. Closing Thoughts: As the episode wraps up, Queen Tanz leaves listeners with a challenge and a call to action—take a step outside your comfort zone today. Whether big or small, these steps are the building blocks of personal evolution. Tune in to Episode 18 for a dynamic discussion on stepping outside your comfort zone and unlocking new realms of possibility. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

In this transformative episode of UnLockN Your Freedom Podcast, we dive deep into the intricate and personal journey of redefining one's identity. Host "Queen Tanz" takes you on a compelling exploration, emphasizing the importance of introspection, self-discovery, and intentional change in this continuous process. Key Themes: The Complexity of Identity: The episode opens with a reflection on the multifaceted nature of identity. Listeners are encouraged to think about the various factors that contribute to who they are and how these elements evolve over time. Yearly Self-Assessment: Queen Tanz introduces the idea of an annual self-assessment, highlighting its significance in shaping how individuals navigate the world. The episode delves into practical tips and methods for conducting this self-reflection effectively. The Gradual Process: Acknowledging that redefining one's identity is a gradual journey, the host shares personal anecdotes and stories from others who have experienced transformative changes. This reassures listeners that it's okay if the process takes time. Patience and Commitment: The episode emphasizes the virtues of patience and commitment in this ongoing journey. Queen Tanz discusses the importance of staying true to personal goals and maintaining resilience despite challenges. Adaptability: A key takeaway is the necessity of adaptability. As individuals learn more about themselves, they may need to adjust their approach to align with their evolving understanding of who they are and who they want to become. As the episode concludes, Queen Tanz leaves listeners with a powerful message of self-empowerment and a call to action. They invite the audience to share their own experiences, insights, and questions, fostering a sense of community and engagement. Tune in to the full episode to embark on this enlightening journey of self-discovery and learn how redefining your identity can lead to newfound freedom and authenticity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

It's so many myths around life insurance. Michelle Bradshaw shares how she became a life insurance agent , why life insurance is necessary, and the steps you can take to secure it for you and your family. She talks about the reason why many people may be hesitant to pay for life insurance. Listen in to become educated about life insurance and enroll with Michelle Bradshaw today. She provides tailored plans and affordable options. You can reach her at michellebradshaw88@yahoo.com and you can also PM her on Facebook at Michelle' Renee. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

Every year people are talking about new year resolutions. It's important to understand how to position yourself because your constantly shifting and changing. Queen Tanz talks about 5 ways to position yourself for 2023!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

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It's time to let anything that's holding you back 'GO"! Monique Grant shares her experience on ways she let things go in her life so that it didn't hinder her journey. Monique Grant was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She is the Co-Owner of On Sight Pest Control LLC. She is the Sistah Connector for Sistah Sistah Entrepreneurs Network. She is also a member of Discovering Your Own Uniqueness and a future Podcaster! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

Inner peace calms your mind and allows you to have a clearer vision for your life. Nydia Givens is a visionary and rising mogul in the coaching and holistic wellness industry. Nydia's trainings and specialization are vast as she is a published author, educator, certified yoga & wellness instructor, and founder of a Creative Alternative Holistic Wellness Company and Career & Life Purpose Coaching Company. Nydia's mission is to educate, empower, and guide individuals of all ages into manifesting and developing into their best divine selves. Nydia believes that everyone has a life mission to fulfill during their time on the planet, to contribute towards the growth, unity, and fulfillment of us as a collective conscious. As a life purpose and career coach she believes that everyone has the power to be destined for greatness, and step into their true careers and soul mission, with the right level of accountability, passion, discipline and determination. Nydia guides her clients on a holistic journey to discovering who they are, and what they are truly meant to do in this world, which she believes is to live and enjoy life more fulfilling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

Shifting your negative patterns and thoughts is the key to breaking paradigms in your mind. Tanzania shares her battle with depression during her teenage years and early 20's. She didn't have a support system and had contemplated on committing suicide during her sophomore year in college at Michigan State University. Tanzania Fair is from Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies- Human Resources and Society. She has a MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. She is a first-time generational college graduate. She is a serial entrepreneur which includes H.Y.P.E- Helping Young People Evolve, Sistah Sistah Entrepreneurs Network, ImanT Clothing, and Cooper Consulting LLC. Tanzania is the host of 'UnLock'N Your Freedom" Podcast. She is a mental health and business coach with over 10 years' experience in the field. In June 2016, she received the “Youth Leadership and Advocacy Community Impact” award. She is a published author. She also received the “best mini grant recipient” award for H.Y.P.E. She has impacted 5,000 lives all around the world. Her mission is to transform other people's lives through self-love, liberation, entrepreneurship, and finding their purpose. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

It's so important understand and learn how to navigate toxic relationships and environments. Niki Powell- Cottman is what many call a "Hope Dealer." Niki truly understands what it feels like on both sides of loneliness, brokenness, shamefulness, helplessness, hopelessness and now stands in her truth. Niki is a generational curse, and cycles breaker. Now, she creates safe spaces for other women to do the same, heal and rise up spiritually, personally, and professionally in her Rise Up Kingdom (RKW) Community. She is a DC Native, Christian, wife, mother of 7, grandmother of 2, mental health consultant and coach; inspirational speaker, domestic violence survivor and author. Niki is the founder and Chair of We Fight Foundation Inc. A 501(c)3 that serves as advocates and personal support for those suffering with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations and trauma. She is fighting on all levels to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention for all. Niki is also the founder & Editorial Director of RallyUp Mental Health Magazine; which is used to promote mental health awareness, education, self-love, suicide prevention, give hope to the hopeless & remove stigmas. This fight is personal to Niki. She almost lost her daughter to suicide numerous times. Niki took what was meant to turn her life upside down and found her purpose. During her desperate fight to win her daughter back from Bipolar Depression, she began a movement #Rallyup2SaveLives. A movement to stop suicide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

Your mindset is the key that determines how your life will turn out. Vanessa Green shares how she was stuck mentally and the steps she took to unlock her mindset. She shares the 3 ways to start renewing your mindset. Vanessa Green is a Certified Life Coach and Founder and Creator of Made New, LLC. She is also a Bestselling Author, Empowerment Speaker, Mentor, and has appeared on numerous podcasts and radio shows. Vanessa has always had a heart to empower, encourage and inspire women. Vanessa has been Coaching and Mentoring for over 15 years in previous positions as a Human Resources Manager, a Case Manager Supervisor and currently as a MST Therapist. Vanessa truly understands what it is to feel stagnant and searching for fulfillment and purpose. It is her mission to reach women of all ages and stages in life seeking personal change in their mindset through self-discovery and personal growth as they discover direction and purpose and to maximize their opportunities and reach their full potential. Vanessa provides solutions and accountability in the areas of Empowerment, Inspiration, Transformation and Mindset. Coach Vanessa's services include-Life Coaching, Mentoring, a Mindset Masterclass and Business Consultations for fellow life coaches. She is also a contributing author of Bestselling Anthology- The Coaches Connect. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

It's important to own who you are when it comes to decision-making. Your feelings and thoughts are valid. Trust your intuition. Lakiesha Barleston shares how she overcame needing validation from other people and trusting her intuition. She used to question her voice, seeing herself as less than, and struggled with knowing her worth. “My worth was found through God. I was rehearsing scriptures daily to build my worth. It helped me to think more clearly and more wisely”. – Lakiesha Barleston Lakiesha is a Writer, and Certified Life Coach with mission for a helping young woman discover and reach their purpose. Her transformation came after hearing these words in a prayer line, “you're worth more than you'll ever know”. Those words disrupted her course of life and changed her relationship with God and herself. This is when “Worth More” is born. With poems like “Detoured”, and “Peter” she seeks to not just entertain but spread love in the process. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

Ayris Barnes shares how she delay with church hurt and how it affected her. She talks about how she had to lean on God and learn how to love the church again. She also talks about how she had to stop giving negative things too much power. She stated “people hurt you, God didn't hurt you”. She talks about how God had to give her a new set of eyes to see things differently. Ayris Barnes is the Founder and CEO of A.B.A.N.S. Scub. She makes natural body scrubs. She was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. She is a mom of one queen and four young kings Ganna (grandma) to one princess. She has always had a passion for helping and fighting for the unlikeliest candidate. She stated “Anytime a person presented me with an issue I'm always ready and willing to go into action to fix whatever it would be. I've always been interested in natural medicines and going against the norm (doctors and pharmaceutical drugs). I know people who had health challenges and wanted to help fix it. So, I started researching and making things in my kitchen and giving them out and I'm still at it and will keep going.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

A fixed mindset is an attitude of “I can't do this” or “things will never change”. A growth mindset is an attitude of “I can do it” or “I'm going to work on it”. You either have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. We have to be aware of our thoughts and how it can cripple us. Amanda Simmons talks about how she had to break free from needing validation from people who were negative. She also talks about how she set standards to help her to stop going in circles with situations that weren't going anywhere. She gives tips and Advice on how to build a growth mindset. Amanda Simmons is from Charleston, SC. She is the owner of Lashtique Boutique. She stated "Some things that I've accomplished within myself is learning to stop reopening doors that were meant to stay closed! I've vowed to myself to remain true to self!!!" She ended failed relationships while doscovering self-love. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

Everybody has a purpose in life. Many times we can get in our way way due to our thoughts and actions. Hattie Inese talks about how she had to overcome “getting out her own way” mentally. She gives strategies and tools on how to fight that fear and use that energy to start believing that you do it. She also talks about mental health and her struggle with seasonal depression due to the COVId-19 pandemic. Hattie Inese is originally from Detroit, MI now living in Orlando, FL. She graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelors degree in Retail Business in 2009. Growing up with parents who struggled with drugs Hattie had to overcome a lot. Being able to express herself through dance and music was her way to escape from the negativity. As someone who didn't have the advantage of cultivating her talents at an early age she began to work on being someone who can bridge the gap for those who are less fortunate. July of 2015 she wanted to seek opportunities outside of Michigan so she moved to Orlando, FL. Here is where she decided to officially register her nonprofit, Creative Purpose Productions. As the Founder and Creative Director she collaborates with creatives to create content that inspires and uplifts. To be the best at what she is doing she decided to further her education at Full Sail by applying for their Graduate program for Public Relations. As the Creative Director, she creates video content, live productions, as well as programs for the youth. All content has a message, as she highlights everyday struggles we may face while providing a positive message. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

Our voices are needed in this world. Tonya Mayo shares how she had to use her voice during her college experience in moving back home with her parents as well as advocating and bringing awareness to the issues and problems that are happening in the African American community. . She talks about how she navigates these neccessary conversations with young people to help them understand the things that are happening around racism and police brutality. Tonya started a organization called Kids ACT- Kids Are Creative Thinkers where children can creatively express themselves through various projects and activities. She is currently a teacher. She recently graduated from the University of the Arts with a Bachelors in Vocal Performance and Masters degree in Teaching! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

Mental health challenges doesn't define where you are going life. Candice shares her story about how she deals with dipolar disorder and lives a purposeful life at the same time. She gives tools on how to seek therapy and how to self-motive yourself. She talks about the importance of talking about mental health in black families and breaking the stigma. Candice Watson is a newly published author and was born to write unique stories. She always knew that she wanted to be an author since she was a little girl. She loved reading books! Her life took a major detour from her dream job. She worked in several positions before starting a career in the financial industry. She was climbing the corporate ladder when life changed for her. In 2010, she was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder II, PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. She was devastated and didn't accept her diagnosis well. She struggled with taking medication and it led her to be hospitalized multiple times. She finally hit rock bottom in 2014 and could no longer function at her job. She had to go on permanent medical leave. It got worse as each year passed because she was not taking her medications regularly. It caused her to have a psychotic break. In 2017, she decided to get help. It was the best decision she ever made in her life. She took back control of her mental health despite the stigmas. She didn't start writing until late 2018. With no formal training or degree, she taught herself how to become a writer and she never gave up on her passion she knew it was always there. In 2019, she signed to Major Key Publishing and has pusblished six novels on Amazon and plans for many many more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

Dr. Sarah Webb experienced a time when she believed that happiness was something that just happens to you. She shares how she went through life being unhappy. She gives tools about how she fought for her happiness and the importance of finding solidarity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

Josmerly Valerio is an entrepreneur and the Founder of Lead To Empower and Mommy's Break. She shares her experience dealing with postpartum depression after giving birth to her son. She provides tips on how to deal with it and get through it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support

Body shaming is a real thing. It happens often in families. It can really impact someone's self-esteem. Nydia Givens is a life coach, serial entrepreneur, and spiritual healer. She shares her story about how she overcame body shaming. She also gives tools for anyone who is struggling with body shaming or self-esteem issues. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanzania-fair/support