Episodes
What up sis?! My dear sister sent me this message today; "You're Safe. It's Just Change," and I instantly started to cry. If there's one thing I've learned in this life, is that change is constant. Change is hard and beautiful, soft and dark but it is what we need to propel us to the next version of who we want to become. In today's love letter I'm pouring all things change, adventure, and honoring your stillness. In the stillness is where you will find your answers sis. Girl, We Got...
Published 09/27/24
What up sis! Welcome back to our love letters series, a series where I pour into you. A series of love letters that will remind you of your power, your heart, and your beauty. Today's love letter is about honoring your needs through grief and loss. I share how a heartbreak ignited my summer of love, what I learned going through that grief, and how listening to my needs brought me back to life. Sometimes we all need a little healthy escape to remind us who we are...let's get into it. We got...
Published 09/19/24
What up, sis?! Meet the inspirational Bobby Kimbrough of The Prism Way. Growing up in Watts in a single-parent household, Bobby faced challenges with his abusive stepfather, leading him to the streets, gangs, and violence. He shares his struggles with emotional suppression and low self-esteem, masking his trauma and pain through violence. At a young age, Bobby found himself in prison facing a life sentence and hit rock bottom in solitary confinement. With his sister as his guiding light,...
Published 07/23/24
What up, sis?! Meet the incredible barber and Prism Way inspiration, Boanergez Martinez. Growing up in Inglewood, Boanergez faced immense challenges as a young Hispanic man. With his father leaving the family when he was just five, Boanergez found safety and value in gang life, looking up to his older brother, who was deeply involved in gang activities.
Despite feeling secure in that world, Boanergez’s life took a dark turn, facing 35 years to life in prison. Struggling with suicidal...
Published 07/10/24
What up, sis?! Meet the incredible Ray Sheppard, the wise podcast host of The Prism Way. Ray had a normal childhood until his father lost his mother, and everything changed. At just 7 years old, Ray endured physical abuse from his father, his once-hero who became his biggest enemy. Struggling to cope, Ray turned to gangs and a life of crime, entering the juvenile system at 13 and eventually landing in prison.
Ray's trauma led him to live a fear-based life, feeling unloved, with low...
Published 06/26/24
What up sis?! Get ready for a truly transformative in honor of Men's Mental Health. Meet Frederick Griffin, a crucial part in @ThePrismWay helping justice-impacted individuals heal, a free man who once faced 30 years of prison sentence at the age of 17. Fred's journey from growing up in Watts, CA, in a single-parent home, enduring neglect and sexual abuse, to creating a mask for survival, is nothing short of powerful. He opens up about the shame and anger that led him into gang life, and how...
Published 06/19/24
What up sis! June is Men's Mental Health Month, and I’ve teamed up with @ThePrismWay to spotlight the powerful stories of men who have been incarcerated and are now rebuilding their lives. This series dives into their healing journeys, and in this episode, you’ll meet two of the three co-founders, who are incredible women, along with my dear friend Cindy, who introduced me to this amazing family.
At The Prism Way, they passionately work to restore the full civil and human rights of...
Published 06/12/24
What up sis! Thank you for sitting with us for season 6! We sat with some incredible women from artists, to holistic coaches, neuroscientists, cancer survivors and more. I hope you were able to take away what you needed to help you along this journey of life. Remember, you are more than you title, career, or perception someone has of you, YOU ARE YOU, and by just being and owning your story know you're worthy wherever you are in life.
I want to grow with you and help you on this journey...
Published 06/04/24
What up Sis?! Meet our sister, photographer and videographer Xenia Leo. She is the videographer of Girl, We Got This and brings our stories to life. Xenia's story begins in Russia, with the loving memories of her mother as an only child and discovering at the age 13 she had another sibling, a sister from her father. She shares the moment she took a loan out to buy a camera and everything changed -her camera became her tool to meet people. Xenia found her community, how to not people please,...
Published 05/30/24
What up Sis? Meet our sister, Neuroscientist and founder of Ombiome, Dr. Julia Perederiy. Dr. Julia shares the power of how to heal our gut, gums and skin with botanicals, nature and energy. From Moscow, Russia, Julia discovered the power of her ambition and found a deep liking in neuroscience and music. She shares how at the age of 26 she found herself and her community, which lead to her PHD in Oregon she discovers the power of botanicals, nature, and energy. We dive into eastern medicine,...
Published 05/23/24
What up Sis? Meet our sisters, entrepreneurs and actors, Blythe and Kesley Howard Breast Cancer Survivors. Kesley was first diagnosed with breast cancer, BRCA 1 runs deep in their family and 11 months after Kesley healed, Blythe was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. They share their cancer journey, how to cold cap (keeping your hair during treatment), the power of your mindset, how to escape the chemotherapy cloud, the gift of receiving support and the importance of self advocacy. Their mother,...
Published 05/14/24
What up Sis? Meet our content creator, founder and tarot reader Alesia Carter. Growing up in Minnesota in a dysfunctional family, Alesia shares how she navigates life as a young single mother of two. At one point, she found herself in a shelter as a single mother asking for support, knowing that every situation was temporary, she got back on her feet determined to be the woman she dreamed of. Her deep connection with the universe and her faith lead her to Los Angeles, becoming a well known...
Published 05/08/24
What up Sis? Meet our sister, speaker, educator and feminine leader coach Loralei Bayette. From a young age Loralei had courage and an innate wisdom of her power as a woman. Her story begins with abandonment, the search for her birth mother, and her challenging childhood seeking belonging. This became her gift as she alchemized god and source to rediscover her power, who she is and how she aligns in this world as an embodied woman. She said, "I am a child of God, I can never be abandoned!"...
Published 04/30/24
What up Sis? Meet our sister, the holistic nutrionist and entrepreneur, Yvette Rose. Growing up with a young mother in Brooklyn, Yvette found the concrete jungle to be her playground, partying and drinking, until she became pregnant and had her first son, everything changed. Nutrition became her priority, along with raising her son who is spectrum and being faced with leaving alcohol behind. Stepping into motherhood changed her life, passion and career, as she fell in love with the woman's...
Published 04/23/24
Meet our sister, the force Carolla Parmejano. From a little girl in Brazil, inspired by Mary Poppins, Carolla dreamt of living in LA to become an Oscar winning actress. She faced challenges like learning English and moving to America with nothing but determination, Carolla's journey is a testament to resilience. No money, no support, no green card Carolla didn’t just overcome obstacles; she soared past them, even when faced with unthinkable pressures. She shares why her period is her...
Published 04/10/24
What us Sis? Meet our sister, the light Adriyan Rae. The beautiful and powerful actress, now mother, journeyed from Delaware with dreams of becoming a doctor, to Atlanta to join a girl group to sing, to Los Angeles where she became a star actress on films and television shows like Chicago Fire and more. Her uncle inspired her medical journey but her creative intuition and guides along the way lead her to the arts. This incredible woman, now mother, chased her dreams all while working 12 hour...
Published 04/02/24
What's good, Sis!? Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of artists, professors, and producers Emebeit Beyene and Crystal Boyd. Emebeit, a trailblazer with Ethiopian roots, and Crystal, representing the DMV, both broke barriers as first-generation college attendees, ultimately forging an empire together. Picture this: three college pals meeting at NYU, sparking a bond that led to building a thriving enterprise.
In this episode, they spill the tea on navigating the competitive world...
Published 03/19/24
What us Sis? Meet Our Sister Tai Beauchamp. Hey there, Sis! Tai Beauchamp, Speaker, TV host, and co-founder of Brown Girl Jane, Tai's journey from Jersey to entrepreneur queen is nothing short of inspiring. But hold up, it's not just about her glam exterior—Tai's got a heart of gold and wisdom to match. From the importance of nurturing relationships to reclaiming your voice and reconnecting with your true essence, she's dropping gems left, right, and center. And let's not forget the love...
Published 03/05/24
What up Sis! Welcome to the final episode of or 5 part mini series with Crystal Streets. We learn how to set standards in our relationships while gracefully letting go of misaligned friendships that no longer serve our growth. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and sisterhood as we uplift each other to embody the true essence of high value and high worth. Today we learn how to set standards in our relationships while gracefully letting go of misaligned...
Published 02/27/24
What up Sis!? Welcome to Episode 4 of our incredible mini-series featuring Crystal Streets, where we dive into the journey of Navigating Life After Toxic Relationships. Today, we unveil the art of dwelling in our heart's sanctuary, summoning the bravery to release the past, and embracing the beautiful process of self-discovery. Amidst the shadows, we hold fast to the assurance that light awaits us beyond the veil of loss and sorrow. Together, we equip ourselves with the tools needed to...
Published 02/21/24
What up Sis! February is our month, and we’re celebrating Black women today and always, in all ways. In today's episode, our sister Millana Snow, the breathwork healer, speaker, and actress, is diving into how her internal work has unfolded over the years. Discover how discipline and rituals propelled her breakthrough as an actress and how healing truly transforms lives. If you're on a healing journey and curious about what lies ahead, hit play. Millana's story is a living testament to...
Published 02/17/24
What up, Sis! I see you're in the midst of shedding your old skin, and let me tell you, I've been there too. Today's episode is all about Crystal and me, and how we navigated the choppy waters of transformation after breaking free from a toxic relationship. Get ready to dive deep as we unpack the tools and techniques we used to unearth our true selves, face our shadows head-on, and emerge stronger. From hypnotherapy to breathwork, we've tried it all, and we're spilling the tea on what worked...
Published 02/13/24
What up Sis! Welcome to Episode 2 of Navigating Life After Toxic Relationships with the incredible Crystal Streets. This episode is an absolute powerhouse. We delve into the profound journey of breaking free from toxicity - the fear, the shame, and the financial struggles that often accompany it. Together, Crystal and I open up about how leaving those harmful relationships became our greatest teachers. They led us on a path of self-discovery, unveiling our true worth, initiating profound...
Published 02/06/24
What up Sis! Friendships are just like mirrors – they reflect all sides of us, the light and the shadow. And guess what? In this awesome new MINI SERIES featuring my sister, Crystal Streets (check out episode 64!), we're diving deep into this concept. We're all about showing how trauma bonds, when approached with openness and growth, can actually become a beautiful journey of healing. This 5-episode series is our roadmap, titled From Healing to High Worth: Navigating Life After Toxic...
Published 01/31/24