What Happens In Between

Episode Summary: In this week's episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Walela Nehanda, a cultural worker, transplant survivor, and agender writer who created their debut book, Bless the Blood - A Cancer Memoir as an archive for Black, Young, and Disabled people. Walela helps us shift the narrative toward a world rooted in care, interdependence — and ultimately, revolution. How do we define our realities without molding ourselves into a presentation? Join us on today's episode as we explore what it means to be a Cultural Worker x Transplant Survivor x Agender human using art and writing to push a revolutionary culture forward.Question of the Week: When navigating through massive amounts of grief, how do we practice compassion without being rooted in ego? Topics Covered:Walela's definition of a “Cultural Worker”The key ingredients of culture from the lens of a Cultural Worker Survivorship: A new creation of what it means to be aliveWalela's relationship to their body as a cancer and transplant survivorHow relationships can help us realize that we deserve care Interacting with the fluidity of feelings about your writing How we can make ourselves legible in response to feelingsFour questions for our Seedling RoundResources:Audre Lorde's The Cancer JournalsGuest Info:Connect with Walela Nehanda on Instagram. Support Walela on Patreon, and pre-order their debut book: Bless the Blood - A Cancer Memoir here.Join the Newsletter:NewsletterShow Notes:Walela Nehanda is centering self-acceptance as a means to a more supportive, nurturing future. Walela's debut book, Bless the Blood - A Cancer Memoir is an archive for Black, Young, and Disabled people, where feelings can be validated in a way they didn't think was possible. Walela is redefining the next era of the Black Arts Movement and exploring what key ingredients of culture can resolve conflicts in search of survival and progress. If art is a point of political struggle, is culture how we make ourselves legible to each other?In December 2020, Walela underwent a stem cell transplant and spent 31 days in isolation. Walela helps us shift an overly autonomous narrative toward care and interdependence — and ultimately, revolution. They teach us why being patient with our bodies is proof that survivorship has no end date. Unfurling into (self-)acceptance of love. Walela reminds us that within the mess there is creation — and it doesn't have to be coherent. Within it, you can be responsible for the outcome and supported through the process. Join us on today's episode as we explore what it means to be a Cultural Worker x Transplant Survivor x Agender human using art and writing to push a revolutionary culture forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary: In this week's episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Shavon Swain, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. Shavon helps us understand that the layers of curiosity, imagination, and possibility are cultivating your innate wisdom. What does it mean — and feel like — to have the freedom and the expansiveness to try on all different parts of yourself? Join us on today's episode as we explore what it means to be both a Black Woman and a Free Spirit.Question of the Week: Why do parents put gift bows on household appliances in their homes?Topics Covered:Questions around being a free spirit, imagination, and possibility How Human Design highlighted Shavon's innate wisdom Permission to shift and change within career/identity Shavon's formula for clarity + embodiment = authenticityUsing somatics to sit with and understand emotion How Shavon channeled her intuitive gifts into a careerHow increased neurodivergence accessibility impacts therapy Four questions for our Seedling RoundGuest Info:Connect with Shavon Swain on Instagram, The Healing Lounge Website, her personal Website, and Therapy For Black Girls Website. Check out Shavon's NEW! Guided Journaling Cards here.Join the Newsletter:NewsletterShow Notes:We get to choose how the layers of curiosity, imagination, and possibility integrate into some (or all) aspects of our lives. As a Black Woman x Free Spirit, Shavon utilizes human design, astrology, and inner child work as a permission slip to deepen her therapy practice while staying true to herself. But Shavon's intent isn't to make her work her sole identity. It's a layered evolution, textures upon textures of the Self. Shavon's somatic-centered therapy practice helps her clients understand how emotions and feelings show up in the body. How can you become your own tool for self-compassion? To embody self-awareness and understanding is to understand aspects of the Self. What does life look like when you believe clarity + embodiment = authenticity?Shavon reminds us that there is freedom and expansiveness when we try on all different parts of ourselves. All the possibilities exist. Join us on today's episode as we explore what it means to be both — a Black woman and a free spirit.Follow Us:InstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary: In this week's episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Xenia Viray, Imagination Healer, Multidimensional Artist, and Community Weaver focused on facilitating workshops and writing. Xenia expands our perspective of relationship dynamics, interconnectedness, and imagination as the ability to wade through the depths of experience. Is it possible to see imagination simply as the way we think and process? Join us on today's episode as we explore what it means to be a Poetic x Empathy-Driven x Curious Imagination Healer who believes in experimenting with the construction of correctness.Question of the Week: If you were a climate or a landmass, what kind of land would you be?Topics Covered:Questions around empathy-driven curiosity, personal stories, and being understood The psychedelic experience of being in the world and relationshipBeing poetic = Everything is made up How spirituality and mysticism helped Xenia understand her imagination Being unfamiliar with linear choice vs. linear experience Different levels of capacity concerning depth of experience Two questions for our Seedling RoundResources:Crystal Bennett HarrisArthur Vogelsang's poem HelpGuest Info:Connect with Xenia Viray on Instagram and her Website. Xenia Marie Ross Viray (she/they) is an imagination healer, multidimensional artist and community weaver with a focus on facilitating workshops and writing. Born as a brick-and-mortar business, Myths of Creation is a container for experiments, writings, and gatherings at the intersection of creativity and spirituality. Myth's core intention is to reconnect communities, ideas, and art forms that have been separated in order to enrich the pool of imaginal possibility. Xenia's 1:1 offerings Imaginal Temple and Heart Channel are designed to help unique creatives anchor the frequency of their natural genius.Show Notes:Everyone has a unique way of communicating, receiving, and interpreting language. With an infinite desire to understand individual experience, Xenia views the world from a dual, cosmic point of view: intrigued by the human experience and in constant observation. How does the construct of perspective help us be in relationship with each other and the universe?Xenia's newest offering, an “Imaginal Temple,” relates to her interpretation of what it means to be “an adult,” and a response to curiosity about the different layers within Self. When we view the world and ourselves as a desire for a relationship to experience, there is endless power — and an opportunity to create. In Xenia's words, “My imagination is actually my energy. It's who I am without the constructions of the outside world.” Xenia allows us to examine the world and ourselves — while also experimenting with its structures and interpretations. Expansion and contraction (as a sign of bravery) is beautiful. Join us on today's episode as we explore what it means to be an Imagination Healer who believes in experimenting with the made-up construction of correctness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*CORRECTION: Neuroexpansive is a term coined and trademarked by Ngozi Alston.Episode Summary:In this episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Ben-Oní, a neuroexpansive clinical psych doctoral student, orator, writer, and Black disability justice activist. Ben-Oní shares their experience as a Black Multiple AuDHD and how that translates into their Creative Activism. Join us on today's episode as we explore what it means to be neuroexpansive, leading through a lens of beauty, and devoted to activism. Question of the Week: What is one thing that you want to make your descendants proud to say about you?Topics Covered:What it feels like to be in your own village or family as a multipleThe power of memory among Ben-Oní's family, especially for friends and familyWhy Ben-Oní is pursuing a PhD in clinical psychologyHow academia interacts with Ben-Oní's creative activismEssentialism, minimalism, and the role of beautyThe nuances of Black womanhoodHow the term BIPOC coalition builds and flattens experienceReal diversity means disagreeing with someone, or being disagreed with, and being OKThree questions for our Seedling Round Guest Info:Connect with Ben-Oní on the Black Neurodiversity website and Instagram.Follow Us:InstagramWebsiteShow Notes:For Ben-Oní, being multiple means living within a family. Sometimes being part of his family requires surrender, but their goal isn't to control or integrate their family as they accept their multiplicity exists to make them feel safe. Ben-Oní is committed to sharing resources and presence around neurodiversity, disability, and other spaces from their lived experience. Through Black Neurodiversity, she shares resources and trainings that center on intersectional neurodiversity and anti-ableism. Their aim is to give Black people their own space to dive into our unique experience with disability, neurodiversity, culture, ethnicity, and race to ensure our experience isn't glossed over or minimized. In some ways, the right words to match the experience don't even exist yet! Their academic work in clinical psychology supports an even deeper resourcing for Black Neurodiversity and their activism. Ben-Oní shares the importance of letting our work be impactful, informative, and meaningful while also infusing it with joy, humor, and beauty, especially beauty! We can be heavy and light. Join us on today's episode as we explore what it means to be neuroexpansive, leading through a lens of beauty, and devoted to activism. Seedling Round:Ben-Oní answers a few rapid-fire questions about their favorite thing they learned recently, their relationship to time, and why their lens as a Black, multiple AuDHD, and creative activist is a joyful space to inhabit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Ola Akinmowo, the Founder, Curator, and Creator of The Free Black Women's Library: a Black feminist literary hub and community care space that features a collection of over 5000 books written by Black women. Ola helps us understand how to explore the different routes of expression, creation, and art as a ritual of self-actualization. How do we explore our own identities in a society that is anti-Black and anti-woman? Join us on today's episode as we explore what it means to be a Community Curator and a Self-defined Black Woman — who is choosing to thrive.Topics Covered:Questions around speculative fiction, collage work, and performance artThe concept of third spaces and commodification to assign valuePros and cons of social media: a meal for consumption Community as a connection to a common goal and how to learn from each otherThree questions for our Seedling RoundOla's perception of what it means to “be free”How Black women have to be a contradiction to exist fully Guest Info:Ola is an interdisciplinary artist and the curator, founder, and creator of The Free Black Women's Library, a Black feminist literary hub and community care space that features a collection of 5000 books written by Black women. This particular work is fueled by the tenets of Black Feminism, Community Care, and the transformative power of reading and creating to liberate, affirm, and heal.Connect with Ola Akinmowo on Instagram, Facebook, and The Free Black Women's Library Website. Support The Free Black Women's Library here. Follow Us:InstagramWebsiteFull DescriptionWe can use speculative thinking as a type of dreaming as an expansive way to dream big. As the curator, founder, and creator of The Free Black Women's Library, Ola is interested in the infinite possibilities in which we can see the world. She uses the library as a co-creation process between humans and the physical space they occupy. How does community care transform the world when there is a seat at the table for everyone? The Free Black Women's Library is considered a third space, but in Ola's words, it's “a space where black women can come and learn to read. To feel safe and feel free, within an anti-black, misogynist, misogynoir, patriarchal capitalist society.” Commodification is how we assign value — labeling and categorizing things help people better understand the mission. But how does language serve as another layer to what already exists, instead of a contradiction? Ola reminds us to explore the different routes of expression, creation, and art as a ritual of self-actualization. Freedom is accessible, but there's no finality to it. Join us on today's episode as we explore what it means to be a Community Curator and a Self-defined Black Woman — who is choosing to thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Courtney Lanctot, the founder of The Unpopular Black, a platform built to inspire and educate the Black community to adventure the American outdoors. Courtney's work serves as both representation and a specific type of relatability for the Black American experience. Is it unpopular for us to seek out nature, or simply uncommon? Join us on today's episode as we separate generalizations from the public perspective by Shifting Narratives x Black Adventuring.Topics Covered: Feeling misaligned with everyone else's peak joy Why don't Black Americans seek adventuring?The distinction between outdoorsing, adventuring, and traveling The space Black Adventuring fills as a spiritual practice Courtney's outdoor grief rituals mirrored by joy and gratitudeGuest Info:Courtney Lanctot, the content creator behind The Unpopular Black, inspires Black people to get outside and explore wide open spaces across the nation with her platform. Her outdoor adventures have taken her from paddleboarding the Colorado River to witnessing the Aurora Borealis in the Alaskan sky.Connect with Courtney Lanctot on The Unpopular Black's website and Instagram. Listen to Courtney's We Been Out Here podcast, and check out The Adventure Directory here. Follow Us:InstagramWebsiteFull DescriptionIs it possible to shift narratives and Black Americans the pleasure of adventuring? As the founder of The Unpopular Black, Courtney Lanctot enters outdoor spaces in support of joy and gratitude for the outdoor landscape to co-exist with Blackness. While grief for Black history does exist, it is also a reminder of a shifting perspective; finding sensory forms of freedom in natural spaces can exist, too. Courtney shows us that co-regulation can extend to the presence of non-human connections.Relatability is just as important as representation. So why don't Black Americans seek adventuring, but travel overseas to outdoor destinations? The outdoors can both be a place for adventure and a spiritual refuge. Courtney started The Unpopular Black to inspire and educate the Black community to adventure the American outdoors. Can there be more than one way to perceive Black Adventure? Courtney shows us that bringing curiosity to the stories that surround us is the first step toward inspiring significant change. Join us on today's episode as we separate generalizations from the public perspective by Shifting Narratives x Black Adventuring. Is it possible to be both free from narrative and connected to your individual freedom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode SummaryWelcome to Season Three of What Happens in Between, which will focus on multiplicity and how we develop the rich, internal narratives of who we are. In this week's episode, I sit down with Karyn Paige, a certified human design practitioner — and self-proclaimed late-blooming, daydreaming, indoor kid — who helps us be compassionate about our individuality. Personality traits can serve as containers for our layered identities. But are those containers what we mold ourselves into as a means for survival? Join us on today's episode as we navigate individual alignment through the lens of human design, astrology, anti-oppression, and the intersectional experiences of women of color.Topics Covered:The need to shift into different identities for survival Finding safety (and gifts) within neurodivergence How to carve space for Self in the world Being out of alignment and finding redirectionRejecting characteristics of oppressive systems The effects of bypassing a disability Three questions for our Seedling RoundFull DescriptionOur lives can only exist at their greatest capacity if there is compassion to accept all aspects of ourselves. As a Biracial x Partially Blind x Introvert, Karyn uses human design and astrology as tools for finding language for what she already knows within herself. Karyn helps us hold space and lean into full-bodied acceptance to not be dragged down by limitations. Is there a narrative in favor or against parts of your identity? How do you carve out space that is solely for you? Don't forget: You have an extreme amount of self-determination, self-agency, control, and options. Personality traits can serve as containers for our layered identities. But are those containers what we mold ourselves into as a means for survival? Individual experience can be supportive of the way you want to feel, interact, and move through the world. Karyn, a Black woman in Human Design, shows us that choosing to have a fulfilling, enriching, life experience is validation. Period. Join us on today's episode as we navigate individual alignment through the lens of human design, astrology, anti-oppression, and the intersectional experiences of Women of Color.Question of the Week: How do you support multiple aspects of yourself with balance and care?Guest Info:Connect with Karyn Paige on her Instagram, Website, and TikTok Follow Us:InstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Happens In Between is an exploration of the mercurial middle phase of creating something beautiful. Join Athena for biweekly explorations of the layered thinking, feeling, and living process — where complexities come untied, yet aren't seen as unhinged. Season 3's focus is Multiplicity and how we develop the internal narratives of who we are. Tune in for conversations with practitioners, community builders, curators, and artists who are navigating themselves as another way to explore, question, and reclaim the world around them. Why is your specific lens a beautiful space to inhabit?Aaaaaand we're back! Join us for Season 3, where crafting identity is a key element in nurturing the human experience. And the making of each episode. Listen to the new season of What Happens In Between every other Wednesday, starting February 7th, 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to this week's episode of What Happens in Between where Shirin Eskandani, a certified life coach and alchemist, busts the myth about building your dream life. It's easy to constantly look to the next big thing to finally make you feel fulfilled. But the truth is, satisfaction and fulfillment live in the present, in what's happening now. Shirin helps us to reframe how we think about purpose, joy, and dreams. It's not what you want or when you get there, it's who you are being in this process of making your dream come true. Are you stressed? Are you anxious? Are you aligned with your values? Are you happy? Does what you're doing bring you joy? Join us on today's episode as we uncover the truth behind “happiness” and the steps to make it sustainable.All our lives we're constantly looking to the next big thing to feel that sense of fulfillment. Fulfillment lives in the present in what's happening now. Shirin helps us to reframe how we think about purpose and goal setting. It's not what you want or when you get there, it's who you are being in this process of making your dream come true. Are you stressed? Are you anxious? Are you aligned with your values? Are you happy? Does what you're doing bring you joy?News flash: You get to live your dream life as you have your dream life! You think you'll be happy when you find your partner; when you buy your dream home; when you get that promotion. But the goal post will keep moving, and you'll get what you wanted and realize you still don't feel joyful or fulfilled. Shirin shows us the power of instead focusing on the person we are while we're building our dream life. Join us on today's episode as we uncover the truth behind happiness and the steps to make it sustainable.Question of the Week: How can I make this easier?Topics Covered:The advantages of group coaching versus individual coachingThe art of enjoying your journey instead of worrying about your destinationBusting the “dream life” mythPersonal growth and developmentHow the community can create a safe space for vulnerabilityEnjoying the moment life gives youResources Mentioned:The Alchemy CollectiveWholeHeartedCoaching podcastGuest InfoConnect with Shirin Eskandani on her Instagram and website. Follow Us:InstagramWebsite See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to this week's episode of What Happens in Between where Rose J Percy, founder of Quni Community and Dear Soft Black Woman, goes beyond standard definitions of culture, faith, and religion. She has created a community for all to gather who live at the intersections of several identities and this did not happen on a whim or overnight. This happened through her, “vocational seasons,” as Rose would call it.Every season has the potential to change your vocation. Your reason, “why,” changes with the seasons of life and finding your purpose is not cut and dry. Part of having a vocation is listening to the direction and having an open mind to the answer. Rose J Percy has mastered taking a deep breath and asking, “What is God calling to me in this season?”Right now, her fulfillment comes from the Quni Community and her podcast, Dear Soft Black Woman, where she is able to talk to her community not on behalf of her community. Everyone is able to share their own experiences and foster friendships through vulnerability. Rose illustrates the person is made up of a plethora of different identities, and several we might not even be able to see. Join us on this week's episode to discover how belonging to your community feels so much better than being needed by the community.Question of the Week: How many episodes of Smallville will I watch this week?Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform.Topics Covered:A deeper definition for vocation and how it relates to spiritual callingDifference between faith and religionDifference between being needed and belongingHow to grasp and release your understanding of DivinityCultivating a supportive community as a Black womanDifferent ways to express the multi-layered aspects of BlacknessResources Mentioned:Dear Soft Black Woman PodcastQuni Community InstagramQuni WebsiteGuest InfoConnect with Rose J Percy on her Twitter and website.Follow Us:InstagramWebsite See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are we products of our environment? Or do we have ancestral gifts we can tap into? Is it possible to rewire our childhood predispositions? Juliana Luna, founder of Aluna Method, shows us how to trust our intuition as a way to open space for new narratives. Luna's story starts where her ancestors left off; it's in her name and it's in her nature. We learn her great grandmother was of the same mindset and daily practices when she receives her great grandmother's ring, a memento traveling time and space to aid in Luna's storytelling practices. She encourages us to step out of the rigidness of society, let go of negative experiences, and make space for the soft stillness of peace. The Aluna Method provides a Lunar Map based in Yoruba tradition that's guided humans for thousands of years on how to live in sync with their truth. When we refer back to the moon, we refer back to our mother's womb–our sense of safety–and we learn what made us who we are today. Listen in for that defining moment when your past, present, and future become an ever-changing force revealing your truth and making it possible to inhabit a softer experience.Question of the Week: Whether to continue to nurture this work as my primary focus or if I should shift into something else?Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform.Topics Covered:Lunar mappingTrusting your intuitionLive in sync with your truthOur need for a sense of safetyAncestral wisdomResources Mentioned:PracticeAluna InstagramTeaching at Seagrape ApothecaryJuliana Luna Facebook PageGuest InfoConnect with Juliana Luna on her Instagram and website.Follow Us:InstagramWebsite See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kacie Willis, founding Producer of Could Be Pretty Cool and You Heard Me Write, tells us her story behind sound design and how one unique experience can transform the trajectory of your career.During a specific sound design project, Kacie was struck by not what was being created but how it was being created; there was no hierarchy of work, no drama between technicians–everyone was passionate about the project and approached it as a team. They had FUN. Kacie's perspective on collaborative art completely shifted and now that environment is accessible to everyone with her own production company, Could Be Pretty Cool. When it comes to your work, who is your audience? Are they a part of your existing community or completely new members? What tactics do you use to attract new people into your world? How has the pandemic affected your work? With so many factors laced into art production, Kacie reveals strategic marketing for new audiences and relies heavily on honing her community of “1000 true fans.”And to top it off, Kacie delves into the inspiration behind her podcast, You Heard Me Write. With an abundance of free time or maybe just a spare 60 seconds, Kacie calls herself the social media comment warrior–the confidence to reply to a social media post with your own educated opinion without being argumentative. You Heard Me Write was born out of the power of anonymity and brought up by the Sound Up Accelerator Program. Listen in on the week's episode for Kacie's expertise in knowing the right time to pivot and bringing your community along for the ride.Question of the Week: How can I improve my active listening skills?Topics Covered:Organic connection within your communityMarketing strategy in attracting newcomersPivoting your career with societal curveballsBeing passionate and having fun in your work is a priority Turning a social media comment into an educational spaceResources Mentioned:You Heard Me Write PodcastSound Up Accelerator ProgramBlack Podcast Festival May 28thGuest InfoConnect with Kacie Willis on her Instagram and website.Follow Us:InstagramWebsite See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does a Facebook group experience exponential growth overnight? How do you maintain a safe space with such a large growing audience? When do you start setting boundaries around work and your personal life?Founded in 2018, Delilah Antoinette created a Facebook group for Black women centered around self-care and healing practices. She created a safe space that otherwise did not exist for Black women. Women who gathered to learn more about meditation, yoga, crystals, and soon the group grew to 15,000 members.The pandemic doubled membership to 30,000 as everybody was experiencing loss, confusion, and searching for a safe space to heal. It became a retreat for even those who didn't know any healing practices.And with growth, comes evolving discourse. Delilah maps out her techniques for keeping negativity at bay and putting encouragement and occasional tough love at the center. These tactics work within her community and also in her business practices. In this episode Delilah shares her secrets to trusting the right people, setting boundaries for a work-life balance, and owning her CEO mindset. Question of the Week: What gifts am I overlooking that can bring in money to me?Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform.Topics Covered:Creating an inclusive space in the wellness industryBeing the only Black person in healing spacesNavigating exponential growth over short periodsIntentionally curating community for businessHonoring boundaries as a spiritual business ownerHow to curate your network as an entrepreneurResources Mentioned:Black Girl's Healing House WebsiteBlack Girl's Healing House Facebook Page | Facebook GroupBlack Girl's Healing House on ClubhouseGuest InfoConnect with Delilah Antoinette on her Instagram and Facebook.Follow Us:InstagramWebsite See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode Summary: Welcome to this week's episode of What Happens in Between where we speak about the power of internal healing and spiritual growth and the impact it can have on your daily life with entrepreneurs, Harpinder Mann & Irene Lo, who are the co-creators and facilitators Womxn of Color Summit. How did this summit come to be? What impact is it making? Is it sustainable through time to keep making an impact on people's lives? Athena unpacks what drives this organization, how it continues to resonate with its members, and ultimately what healing can look like for womxn of color in today's society. Curious to learn more? Join us on this week's episode to learn more as Harpinder and Irene redefine what wellness and healing can look like when it is accessible to all.Show Notes:How did this summit come to be? What impact is it making? Is it sustainable through time to keep making an impact on people's lives? Athena unpacks what drives this organization, how it continues to resonate with its members, and ultimately what it means to be a womxn/woman of color in today's society.Both Harpinder and Irene share a Marketing background and are entrepreneurs themselves in health and wellness. Harpinder is a Sikh-Buddhist Punjabi-American yoga and meditation teacher, while Irene is a Taiwianese-Canadian asana facilitator and intuitive tarot reader.Founded in 2020, Womxn of Color Summit is an equitable community organization focused on creating safe and inclusionary spaces for womxn/women-identifying and nonbinary people of color where they can share stories, build connections, and make impactful change. Their goal with the Womxn of Color Summit starts with copy: writing Womxn instead of Women. A more inclusive version of what it means to be a womxn/woman in today's society. By changing the language associated with the goal, it changes the narrative into something people can believe in and take with them. The Womxn of Color Summit has become a platform for folks to find commonalities, meet like-minded individuals, and give each other a voice in the crowd. The organization has been so impactful on its community, the growth rate comes into question its sustainability. How can they fund the joy of healing? How can they keep this community alive for everyone to experience it and step into their full potential?Like most journeys, this one is not only worth the adventure, it's worth the listen.Topics Covered:Spiritual growthWomen of colorEntrepreneurshipSustainabilitySocial JusticeGuest InfoConnect with Harpinder and Irene & the Womxn of Color Summit on their website, Instagram, and TikTok. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What Happens In Between is an exploration of the awkward middle phase of creating something beautiful. Join Athena for weekly installments to hear how folks are navigating the unsexy bits of the process. For season 2 our theme is Community! You'll hear from a range of people including entrepreneurs, artists, and creators who have reckoned with and redefined their personal and professional relationship to community. We're finally back babay! Merci mille fois for your patience as we reimagined the podcast and cultivated more fruitful content to give you. Join us every Wednesday for this season's new, and always nourishing, episodes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey hey!After 55 incredible, sumptuous, episodes, I have decided to take a break with the podcast. Moving forward the podcast will be seasonal, meaning I'll be dropping episodes in 12-15 episode chunks and then resting in a cycle. This is a much more sustainable model for me and it gives me the space to make sure each episode is extremely valuable for you as well. Thank you so much for being on the journey of What Happens In Between so far. I can't wait to share what I've been cooking up for the next season :]Much LoveASConnect on IG: @whathappensinbetween See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE SHOWWe get deep pretty quick and had a beautiful conversation spanning topics such as internal conflict, self definition, listening to your intuition, and engaging fully in life. This is an episode I can listen to over and over again. Lauren is someone I could spend hours listening to not only for her silky voice, but for her warm wisdom. Listen in if you want a moment of bright, fuzzy enlightenment. Question of the Week: Who is God? Who are you, really?Connect with Lauren: @ipwomanpodcast on IG and Twitter and ipwomanpodcast.comAnd check out the Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman podcast everywhere you listen to pods! ABOUT THE GUESTHi, I'm Lauren, the Founder, Producer, and Host of the Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman podcast. I never thought I'd be here doing this podcasting thing. I thought I wasn't good enough and that no one would listen (yea…I have plenty of limiting beliefs too) but I was very, very wrong.This podcast and community feel exactly right, like I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be. Amplifying the voices of Black women and women of color for all to learn from, honor, and celebrate. I couldn't ask for anything more.I believe that every woman is imperfectly phenomenal, and that accepting this duality is a gift that allows women to simultaneously embrace their flaws and their power.Full show notes: https://athenasayaka.com/podcast/lauren-williams See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE SHOWIn this episode of What Happens In Between, Chrishan Wright, creator of Blaxit Global, talks about how she built her company and business to give her freedom. She discusses how she structured Blaxit Global so that it could grow sustainably, impact thousands, and prevent burnout.Connect with Chrishan: @blaxitglobal on IG and blaxitglobal.comQuestion of the Week: How?ABOUT THE GUESTChrishan Wright is the founder of Blaxit Global, a platform dedicated to empowering and inspiring members of the African diaspora to pursue a life abroad. Chrishan is also the host and producer of the Blaxit Global podcast. Chrishan is an award-winning digital marketing expert with extensive consumer packaged goods and pharmaceutical experience. For nearly four years, she led digital marketing for the Advil brand. Now, she teaches podcasters how to leverage digital marketing techniques to amplify the reach of their shows through her course, Beyond the Launch: Podcast Marketing for Success. She's received numerous industry awards including the 2019 Gold ARF David Ogilvy Award for the Advil PM Dance Campaign, and the “40 Under Forty” award from The Network Journal magazine. Chrishan's been featured in various media outlets including Huffpost, MSNBC, CNN, Rolling Out Magazine, NJBIZ and The Houston Chronicle. Chrishan earned her B.A. and M.S.W. degrees from the SUNY Albany, and a Mini-MBA in Digital Marketing from Rutgers University. She is a mom of two and looks forward to her move abroad in 2023. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE SHOWThis week, we chat with Philadelphia based musician Zeek Burse about all things related to the creative process, from gratitude to family history to Divine signaling. We dig into Zeek's personal and professional evolution before and after the pandemic. He shares how he maintains artistic honesty as his music career takes off and his audience continues to grow. We also get into relativity and taking yourself as you are everyday. Connect with Zeek at his website Zeekburse.com IG: @zeekburse Spotify and iTunes and wherever you stream music: Zeek BurseQuestion of the Week: Will I get more plants this week? (probably yes)ABOUT THE GUESTExhilarating passion, incomparable vocal range, and electrifying energy are just a few things that make up the Philly based artist known as Zeek Burse! Zeek challenges himself to "create art for vulnerable humans to make them feel safe, when battling judgement from others!”FULL SHOW NOTES AND TIMESTAMPS HERECONNECT: @whathappensinbetween | LinkedInSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/g3q5Cr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE SHOWAmber gives us a candid look at the highs and lows of building a personal brand for yourself. She also shares amazing and actionable insight on how to rediscover yourself and your interests and use that to develop a professional niche. Question of the Week: How can I create from a place of authenticity?Connect with Amber: @cocoagrovestudio, website: cocoagrovestudio.comABOUT THE GUESTHey! My name is Amber Marianne. I'm a Photographer + Brand Strategist and the founder of Cocoa Grove Studio. I've found my passion in building genuine, impactful connections with women in the conscious beauty + wellness industry.FULL SHOW NOTES AND TIMESTAMPS HERECONNECT: @whathappensinbetween | LinkedInSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/g3q5Cr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE SHOWThis week on What Happens In Between we talk with expat Nicole Stroud. She talks about working and living abroad, cultivating relationships while traveling, and how community is important even when you are thousands of miles away. Connect with Nicole @thesoulfulexpatQuestion of the Week: Did my ancestors think about evolving and relationships as much as I do? And does that mean I'm more or less evolved?? ABOUT THE GUEST She's a Soul Empowerment & Mindset coach whose experiences expand in several countries including USA, UAE and China. As a result of her growth and experiences as an expat, she was challenged to evolve and reflect on her beliefs, desires, and the way one should live. As a result, she was able to release more than 40,000$ in debt, gain inner peace, cultivate empowering relationships, and design a life as an expat which feels fulfilling. Currently her lifestyle reflects abundance, alignment, and consciousness and not based on outer influence and now she wants to teach other women how to do the same.FULL SHOW NOTES AND TIMESTAMPS HERECONNECT: @whathappensinbetween | LinkedInSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/g3q5Cr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE SHOWThis week on What Happens In Between we talk with creator and crystal enthusiast Tyra George about the importance of tapping into your weirdness, rewriting your story, and how journaling can help you live up to your potential. You can find her online at @beautifulweirdos and beautifulweirdos.com Question of the Week: What are you celebrating?This week What Happens In Between is celebrating our 50th episode and our 1 year anniversary!!! ABOUT THE GUESTTyra George is a Creator, Contributor, Crystal Enthusiast, Intuitive Homie and Spiritual Plug here to assist you with walking IN purpose and ON purpose! She offers tools such as healing stones and crystals, tips on how to release the noise of negative self talk through journaling, insight and advice based on my personal experiences via my Weirdo Wednesday Lives. Beautiful Weirdos is a community welcoming everyone who has ever been labeled WEIRD or JUDGED for making the decision to connect with THEIR higher power.There is no traditional route when it comes to growth, and spirituality.From this point on stop comparing your path to others.Take a deep breath, light an incense or sage and prepare for an adventure!FULL SHOW NOTES AND TIMESTAMPS HERECONNECT: @whathappensinbetween | LinkedInSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/g3q5Cr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE SHOWDaneshé is the creator of The Chroma Network, an online community that champions the professional development of women of color. This week she breaks down the benefits of slow growth and time management. She also discusses how folks can develop a strong mission statement that cuts through the noise. You can find her at @thechromanetwork on IG and LinkedInQuestion of the week: What really matters?ABOUT THE GUESTDaneshé Henry is the creator of The Chroma Network: a digital media brand, and budding online community, that champions personal and professional development for women of color. The Chroma Network aims to reduce the gatekeeping surrounding career advancement education, including access to WOC role models and mentors across industries, through digestible online resources. Connect @thechromanetwork on IG and LinkedInFull show notes and time stamps here: athenasayaka.com/podcast/daneshe-henryCONNECT: @whathappensinbetween | LinkedInSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/g3q5Cr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE EPISODEThis week on What Happens In Between we talk with designer Alyssa Neff. She talks about merging business skills with creativity, finding your place in a landscape where you are the only one like you, and how opportunities early in life can give you a leg up. Find her on social media platforms @alyssathecreative Question of the week: Did you take a chance today? ABOUT THE GUESTAlyssa Neff is a 28 year old fashion designer, creative director, and business owner out of Milwaukee WI. After graduating college for fashion in 2016 she sought to fill a niche for empowering artists. After running her own 3 day art festival, opening her rentable creative studio, and launching her fashion brand she now looks to empower artists while encouraging them to merge business skills with creativity. Find her on social media platforms @alyssathecreativeFull list of topics and timestamps available here! CONNECT: @whathappensinbetween | LinkedInSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE EPISODE3X Grammy winner Devo sits down with Athena this week to discuss following your passion no matter how much it goes against conventional wisdom. He also talks about working with Kanye West and John Legend, and how even after winning multiple Grammys he is not finished pursuing bigger goals.You can find him at https://www.adventr.io and @springsteezy on all social media platforms.Question of the week: Who's gonna put up money in this seed round? How do you make something ubiquitous - is it a top down or a bottom up movement?PS. Devo says John Legend didn't kiss a girl in college and now he's married to Chrissy Teigen- so anything is possible!Timestamps and full show notes available here!THE GUESTDevo Harris is a serial media executive who merges world class creative, cutting edge technology and business strategy. Devo started his career in strategy at PwC before joining Kanye West to found GOOD Music. He also discovered and signed EGOT Winner John Legend to GOOD Music while leading national product launches across several consumer categories. CONNECT: @whathappensinbetween | LinkedInSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/g3q5Cr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE EPISODEWhat Happens In Between podcast with guest Nadeena Granville. Artist Nadeena Granville talks about starting over and the excitement and challenges of being a beginner. She also talks about the importance of reflection, consistency, and journaling. You can find her by visiting https://www.nadeenagranville.com and https://www.gainingvisuals.com also follow her on social media at @naturallyg_ across platforms and @gainingvisualsQuestion of the Week: What is something that brings you joy that you are not giving your time to?ABOUT THE GUESTNadeena Granville, also known as “All Natural G” is a multi-faceted creative, artist and social media influencer based in Milwaukee, WI. She has worked in post-production on a variety of projects ranging from short films and commercials to social media campaigns. Having worked with clients like Clorox, Pine-Sol, and Canva, Nadeena knows first-hand, what it takes to produce and deliver quality content, connecting with audiences across social channels. She received her BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She is the founder and creative director of Gaining Visuals– a boutique marketing and branding agency, where she provides art direction, content creation, and editing. Through Gaining Visuals, Nadeena has developed a robust client list, building relationships with an array of clients and community partners. When they're not creating content, you can find Nadeena mixing at weddings, singing karaoke, or composing for short films. Timestamps and full show notes available here! CONNECT: @whathappensinbetween | LinkedInSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/g3q5Cr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ABOUT THE SHOWThis week on What Happens In Between we talk to Ashley Allison. Ashley had to start her first business straight out of college because she couldn't find a job that would compensate her for the value she can provide. She started selling custom clothing pieces online and did influencer marketing before it was all the rage. She talks about how she scales while still maintaining her 9 to 5 and why it is important to seek help when you need it. PLUS she reveals her entire process for converting and closing clients on high ticket offers and having consistent 5 figure months. You can find her by visiting https://www.missashleyallison.com and @missashleyallison on instagram. Question Of the Week: Are you creating content that your audience actually wants and needs or are you creating content that you assume they need?THE GUESTAshley Allison has been an entrepreneur in the online space since 2013. She started her first business straight out of college selling custom clothing pieces online. Shortly after, she started her blog ‪MissAshleyAllison.com‬ and quickly monetized it by partnering with brands like Sally Beauty Supply. Now she helps online coaches consistently sell out their high ticket offers so they can scale to 5-figure months.Timestamps available here!CONNECT: @whathappensinbetween | LinkedInSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/g3q5Cr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ABOUT THE SHOWLotus gets candid about how it took a decade of intentional practice in order to make living in alignment look easy. Lotus gives actionable tips on how to build confidence, live in harmony, and take great care of yourself. You can find Lotus online at https://lobalandbeauty.square.site/ or listen to her podcast at https://anchor.fm/lobaland.Question of Week: Can you rest more?THE GUESTLotus LaLoba is a mystic practitioner who holds space for WOC to eradicate generational trauma and create a new legacy of limitless Self Love the medium she uses is beauty.Timestamps available here!CONNECT: @whathappensinbetween | LinkedInSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/g3q5Cr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey there! Due to some technical delays, I won't be able to publish an episode this week. BUT What Happens In Between will be back and stronger than ever next week. Until then, check out some past episodes like EP 6: Financial Independence with A Purple Life - who retired at 30 years old in the middle of the pandemic or EP 16: Power with Quentin Allums who was one of the first LinkedIn Influencers. Connect with me on IG @whathappensinbetweenSign up for the Newsletter! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ABOUT THE SHOWImagine creating for a YouTube channel, running a church, AND mothering 4 children. That is Shayla's reality and she manages it all with poise and authenticity! She is incredibly honest about the struggle and why there's no need to hide it. We discuss the urgency to live life to the fullest and how to develop and value your voice as a creator. Question Of The Week: Are you willing to admit that you're immature?THE GUESTShayla Caldwell is a YouTuber and mom of four who shares her experiences and challenges with life and motherhood. She is passionate about inspiring women and moms to be their most authentic self and to be confident in their ability to overcome fear and insecurity, and has coined the phrase “hiding is overrated”. Most recently, she has been featured in Melanated Gold Homeschool Magazine and the Mommifacted blog. She's looking forward to the next steps on her journey of parenting and being able to help women do the same nationwide. You can find out more about Shayla by following her on Instagram (@junkdrawermom), visiting her website www.junkdrawermom.com, or subscribing to her YouTube channel www.youtube.com/junkdrawermom.TOPICS COVEREDThe importance of not comparing your experience to the presentation of others'How she developed her voice and realized her valueA personal tragedy that catalyzed her transparencyActionable tips to conquer fear and be your true selfHow she gets things done as a mother of 4Let's Connect!Instagram | Newsletter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dayz Terry is a social media strategist maven! This week on What Happens In Between we sit down with her to talk about the apprehension facing going public about your new business and how she overcame her doubt.Honestly, when re-listening to this episode, I was having a bout of anxiety that I couldn't achieve what I wanted and hearing Dayz' advice was immensely helpful. Question Of The Week: How can you be nicer to yourself on purpose?TOPICS COVEREDThe importance of investing in her businessHow she found clarity for her ideal client How she uses journaling and vision boards to move through doubtDeveloping a clear and strong whyMENTIONED IN THE EPISODEVanessa Lau - online marketing strategist, entrepreneur and content marketing expert.CONNECTInstagram | Sign up for the Newsletter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ABOUT THE SHOWThis week's episode on What Happens In Between, Nistha Dube, a mindset and law of attraction coach joins Athena to talk all things productivity. We discuss setting intentions rather than goals, leading with your intuition, and the patience required to attain clarity and energy for your goals. Nistha also talks about cutting through the noise and why disconnecting from your phone is necessary to be healthy, happy and productive. Question Of The Week: What can I do this week to feel more in my feminine? THE GUEST Nistha is a mindset coach, writer, and aspiring motivational speaker. She attended Virginia Tech University and graduated earlier this year with a Bachelor's in Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience with a second major in Psychology. Today, Nistha creates content across social media and mentors individuals in achieving their personal and professional goals. Her long-term mission is to create intentional learning in schools across the world and empower individuals to live a life of purpose. She recently published her first poetry book, beyond the skin, now available on Amazon! Instagram: @nisthadube Website: Nisthadube.comTOPICS COVEREDHow to eliminate/ignore noiseTapping into negative space to build trust with yourselfFinding the purpose behind your goalThe benefit of ignoring goalsFinding the right time to pursue a projectHow to build a brand aligned with your intuitionHow to Relationship to social mediaConscious productivityHow to customize all the advice you seeInteracting with scientific studiesHow to make manifestation workThe joys of burpeesMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Think Like A Monk by Jay ShettyBeyond the skin- Nistha Dube's poetry book@thenaturalbeingRising Podcast (Nistha's podcast) - Check out Athena's episode!CONNECTInstagram Sign up for the Newsletter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ABOUT THE SHOWOn What Happens In Between this week we talk with Intentional Change Agent Rya Hodges. She breaks down why we have more time than we think we do and how much time is wasted in microbursts. She also talks about how important management (not just time) is to overall health and happiness. For more information about Rya visit https://www.ryahodges.com or Instagram at @ryajhodges.Question of the Week: How do you want to feel?THE GUESTIt all happened intentionally. Rya Hodges was fired from my “good” corporate job on the day she was going to quit. She was ready to leave the comfort of her International Trade Analyst position and never look back. She had been building her brand around intentionally living for years prior and her mission became too heart-centered to ignore. Rya then became a certified time management coach to help other women become more intentional in their own lives.TOPICS COVERED redefining The American dream so that it's aligned with our intentions. Developing a strong internal voice so you can keep it simple a and move in your Why. When your intention is clear it's easier to keep eyes on your paper.Make your own definition- you have a choice of what success looks like. Being true to yourself and thinking greater about your legacy. Having a mission statement viewer than yourselfAvoiding status anxietyDig deep into yourself and YOUR desires and find contentment Minimalism as a Black personHow to prioritize when multipassionate Who coaches the coachHow she created amazing copyHow to achieve clarityCONNECT: @whathappensinbetween | Newsletter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm not gonna lie, February has been a rough ½ month for me so far. The month (or the moon?) has really thrown off my ability to work effectively. I've been slowly recovering over the course of this week, but this unexpected pause prompted me to think about where I'm putting my energy. With that in mind, I wanted to share the 3 most important questions I ask myself before starting a project or habit or anything new and time consuming. For this week's episode I present the 3 questions and some context for each of them in less than 10 minutes. I hope you'll give it a listen :] Get a handy worksheet with the questions that you can use every time you start a new project!!FULL SHOW NOTES CONNECT: @whathappensinbetween | LinkedInSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/g3q5Cr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a little riff on rest and how I've increased the quality of my work by slowing down and doing less. Evidently, starting with these show notes

As a writer, Talise had a vision when she got to college: She would finish her novel by graduation using the tools and insight given to her by incredible professors to create an amazing story. Instead, she found herself burnt out for 4 years and unable to write a single paragraph. When she graduated, she took a huge risk by taking a year off to focus on her wellness and reconnect with her creativity. At the beginning of 2020, she had no idea that by the end of the year she'd be a full time creativity coach helping her clients move through the mental blocks that stop them from making their art. In this episode we discuss:How to stop being burnt out (and how to prevent it in the future!)Setting boundaries with yourself and your workHow to nurture yourself through the creative processGreat book recommendations for 2021You can find her on Instagram @WriteramblesQuestion of the Week: What stops you from going for it?Stay Connected! Follow us @whathappensinbetween See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imagine knowing you're in the wrong industry doing the wrong job, but having no certainty of what your gifts can do. That's how Sharkina Parker felt when she took a leap of faith by quitting her stable job in real estate and jumping into the world of coaching and entrepreneurship. On this show, we love to talk about moving blindly forward, and Sharkina dives into exactly how she navigates with faith and an abundance mindset. Sharkina is a Money Mindset Coach with a heart to serve others to help them get unstuck and progress through their financial journey by way of mindset development. Sharkina coaches millennial women regarding mindset shifts, goal setting, and developing better money habits to fulfill their dreams.In this episode Sharkina shares: How she got her first clientHow to find your purposeThe importance of being able to transition in the face of adversityHow to make affirmations that actually workYou can find out more about the Simply Wealthy podcast and her finance strategies by following her online @thefinance_flowQuestion of the Week: How Can I…?Stay Connected: @whathappensinbetween See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2020 threw a lot of punches, but Rashad Hunt-Sherman was a beacon of warmth and gratitude throughout. Rashad is an Atlanta creative skilled in photography, styling, and artistic leadership. Throughout his life his interest in Southern culture, fashion, design, and history have played significant roles in building his artist perspective.His artistic perspective has connected him with many individuals along the way while also allowing him a space to create. He has worked as a blogger, e-commerce designer, a stylist, and a creative director. He plans to continue on his artistic journey while venturing into both interior design and event styling. In this episode we discuss:His relationship to fashionHow he is feeding his curiosity by pursuing a new passionHow he finds inspiration during the pandemicHow reflecting on the past can help map out the future You can find out more about Rashad by visiting him online on Instagram at @polished_well or on his website www.polishedwell.comQuestion of the Week: Where do I want to be this time next year? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When COVID shut down the world, did you question your path? Nadeige Archin took the space and solitude from the initial months of COVID to reevaluate her career. Nadeige talks about making the transition from wanting to be a nurse practitioner to becoming a working artist (who sells merch btw!). She also digs deep to talk about the creative process, listening to the universe, and creating art for black women. You can find more about Nadeige by visiting her Instagram @_Heydeige or on her website at www.nadeigearchin.com.In this episode, we discuss: Starting a business during CovidHow to create your best working conditionsWays to listen to and receive messages from the universeHow Nadeige found her niche as an artistQuestion of the Week: When was the last time you listened to the universe?Connect with Athena on Instgram @whathappensinbetween ! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first episode of 2021 is about building your foundation with self awareness!Spurred by a cocktail of curiosity, philosophy, and polymathy, Lisa's body of work melds creativity and commerce as she uses media and technology to shift and shape culture. She explores themes of identity, philosophy, and self-actualization as a multidisciplinary creator who has produced more than 300 hours of content. Guys this was something else for me-- we run the gamut on personal and professional development, leveling up, and how self-awareness ties into it all. In the episode we discuss: How to cultivate and nurture your innate giftsWhy motivation is like fast foodWhy you should consume things that challenge you The formula for empowermentHow to develop disciplineQuestion of the Week: What would you choose next time in the absence of this feeling?Follow Lisa on Instagram and Twitter @LisanicolebellFollow the show at @whathappensinbetween See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Feel like you need a boost in your discipline? Or maybe you just want to shut the noise out for one day and make some tough decisions? A dopamine fast might be what you've been looking for! In this short solo episode, I explain: What a dopamine fast isWho should do a dopamine fastMy personal experience with the practiceThe response I wrote to some questions during my fastSome Questions to ConsiderWhat do you want to have mastered in 10 years?How do you want to serve others? How do you want to make people feel?Leaving a review on Apple Podcasts does wonders for the soul! And you help my podcast to grow and get discovered by others who can benefit :]Follow us on instagram @whathappensinbetween See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you deal with being homesick? Ruth Nakaar started a restaurant to feel closer to home and culture!Ruth is the founder of Fudena, a fast casual West African restaurant in Philadelphia! She has a background in international development and just received her MBA from Wharton- can we say multifaceted? At the top of 2019, she had no idea that she'd be launching a restaurant, but even during COVID Fudena has been steadily growing. In this episode, Ruth discusses: Why she wanted to diversify her knowledge and talent How her community fostered the growth of Fudena and her professional development Her current challenges with getting customers without a storefrontHow her Instagram got Fudena featured in Philly MagQuestion of the Week: What is your intuition telling you? Socials: https://www.eatfudena.com/ @eatfudena on IG. Available on Uber Eats!This show is produced by Endless River Studios! Connect with Athena @whathappensinbetween See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's nobody who hates wasting time more than Taylor Dru, and now she helps people run their business more efficiently with systems! Taylor is an entertaining Atlanta transplant who's gained insight from years of being an executive assistant to understand how to stop herself and others from wasting time. She's started doing one on one client consultations, but now she's in a transitional space, trying to figure out how to switch up her services to better fit her vision. In this episode, Taylor shares: How she got her first client from a tweetHow to take care of yourself when balancing multiple jobs and a side hustleWhat keeps her motivatedHow she leverages resources at her job for professional developmentWhere she finds community (hint: she makes hilarious Reels)Mentioned in episode: https://www.dubsado.com/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnR55cjvQw/ Socials: @thesystemsguru and hit her up in the dms!Question of the Week: What do you need to get clear on to maximize your time?This show is produced by Endless River Studios!Connect with Athena @whathappensinbetween on IG See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2021 is rolling up fast and everyone is on their new year, new me wave! While I don't subscribe to the Gregorian Calendar, I do appreciate this time of year because planning gets the mainstream hype it deserves.I love planning so this solo episode details how I prep for a new year and why I consistently achieve my goals. I love to figure out the ingredients, behaviors, and input that create an environment where my desired outcomes are possible. I want to share my strategy for planning that sets me up for success. In this episode I discuss:The benefits of backward planning and how I do itHow to prioritize your projects and goals when you have so many (and they're all incredible!)Why I wrote my own obituaryUsing your values to shape your focusI breakdown how I create actionable goals that you will actually achieve (hint: it's got to be action based)GIVEAWAY INFO: Win a free 2021 Strategy Overhaul with me!!!! I (virtually) hold your hand through the process of planning and setting up your systems for 2021.3 Ways To Enter: 1. Rate and review What Happens In Between on Apple Podcast (counts as two entries): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-happens-in-between/id1513647939 2. Follow @whathappensinbetween on IG and tag 3 friends in the comments of the giveaway post3. Tag 3 people in the comments of my LinkedIn postMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Monthly Projects and Goal Sheet: https://athenasayaka.com/new-year-strategyABOUT THE HOST: I (Athena) work with an entrepreneurship incubator and independently (side hustle) do 1-on-1 and group consulting specializing in creating systems and processes that foster behavior change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maurice St. Rose is Victoria, British Columbia's best modern, creative, fade barber and has won 9 awards for his work. In addition to cutting hair, he teaches other barbers and is a Kingdom Beauty Supplies ambassador. Now he's set his sights on buying a block of his city in order to fulfill unmet community needs. In this episode he illuminates: The importance of curiosity and asking yourself “what if?”How he's learned the useful business information without a business degreeHis past and future business endeavorsHow he assesses a community need for business viability Why he plays at workQuestion of the Week: What can you do to change the world? Socials: Maurice St Rose on FB and LinkedIn. @MoCutz on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Spotify. His Website: https://mocutz.com/ Mentioned in the episode: www.dafont.comThis show is produced by Endless River Studios!Connect with Athena @whathappensinbetween on IG! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leslie D Tucker has the growth mindset every entrepreneur needs. She can't stress enough the importance of mentorship, community, and perseverance. With a background in music theater, she went on to become the top earner and recruiter in a networking marketing company. Then in 2020, she decided to do an unpaid internship for a model to learn directly from somebody who was where she wanted to be. Now managing 2 jobs, while trying to grow her own YouTube channel, Leslie doles out potent truths about what it takes to pursue your dreams and how to develop the mindset of an entrepreneur.She offers her take on: How to start working with brands (like being featured on the SavagexFenty site)Why you should push through the struggleWhy (and how) she always stays true to herselfWhat kind of people she surrounds herself with The loneliness of entrepreneurshipQuestion of the Week: What is your next project going to be? And how will you make money off that?Socials: @the_africanunicorn on Instagram. Her YouTuve and Facebook: Leslie D tucker This show is produced by Endless River Studios!Connect with Athena @whathappensinbetween on IG! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nduulwa Kowa is the host of the Dear Diaspora podcast which shares the stories of entrepreneurs and change-makers changing the world across the African Diaspora.She's passionate about changing the narrative surrounding the African continent, combating issues facing women around the world, leveling the playing field for marginalized groups to ensure equal access to opportunities, and connecting with others to make magic happen.During our conversation she gives amazing tips on asking the questions that allow her listeners to give her rich and in depth feedback. In this episode we discuss, When it's time to invest in yourselfHow and to whom to ask for feedbackHow Nduulwa determines the ways she wants Dear Diaspora to grow and evolveHow to have all your projects alignMentioned in the show: Iyinoluwa AboyejiQuestion of the Week: What can you do by the end of the year to positively impact somebody's life?Connect with Nduulwa! IG: deardiaspora, @nduulwa Twitter: @deardiasporapod Facebook: Dear Diaspora Visit deardiasporashow.com and the podcast available everywhere! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sonari Chidi is an interdisciplinary director, producer, actor, and singer- as well as a second year law student! His film Shattering Refuge has been shown and honored in several festivals, and fun fact: he has a 4 minute reel on IMDB. Sonari has an incredible perspective about finding ways to have his passion for law and film overlap. He is relentless in his belief that all skills in one area in life can be transferred to another area no matter how different they may seem on the surface. Sonari is passionate about helping others and using his gifts to amplify the voices to the people who aren't being listened to. In this episode we discuss: How to incorporate and infuse multiple passionsDefying expectations to live a vibrant lifeWhy the primary work you do for money doesn't have to be your purposeWe mention the other search platformQuestion of the Week: What is one thing you want to focus on changing or participating in? Dm your answers to @whathappensinbetween on IG!Connect with Sonari! IG and Twitter: @Sonarijo LinkedIn: Sonari Chidi Check out his documentary's website: www.shatteringrefuge.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I am super excited to announce the official rebranding of this podcast!! Forever more this show will be known as What Happens In Between and the focus will be to have candid conversations about the unsexy parts of entrepreneurship. I finally have defined language to explain this podcast!!! I introduce the newly defined show and briefly discuss why I changed the name and description. I also state the structure of the show moving forward. In the second half of this episode, in true fashion of the title, I explain what I experienced between recording the very first episode until now. I discuss my struggle to define what this show was about and specifically the 2 things that helped me achieve clarity for What Happens In Between. What do you think of my new smexy logo??? This was brilliantly designed by Nadeige Archin @heydeige on IG. Follow her, hire her, show her some love! Question of the Week: How can you create a weekly deliverable for a long term goal or skill you are trying to achieve? DM me your answers at @whathappensinbetween for accountability! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The official trailer for the What Happens In Between podcast! Entrepreneurship is mostly middle parts, don't you want to know how everyone else is doing in between their start and ultimate success? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.