Soul 2 Soul Podcast

Where Are You Anchored?

It has been a while since we last connected. On this episode, Simone updates listeners on her leap of faith. She also shares a special message from a recent talk she did with ladies of The Links, Inc.  Get the mid year motivation you need to keep plugging away at your dreams, goals, hopes and desires with this simple question and subtle reminder, Where Are You Anchored? Don't forget to subscribe, like, comment and share with you peeps! Also, be sure to follow Soul 2 Soul Podcast on social media.

Vivian Kaye: The Audacity to Ask for What You Deserve!

Is this your year to prove to yourself you have what it takes to make your dreams come true? Simone sits down with Vivian Kaye, Founder & CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki, a premium textured hair extension brand for Black women that she bootsrapped to over $6 million in revenue as an immigrant, college dropout and single mom. The ladies get into the victories and valleys of entrepreneurship including imposter syndrome, fear, habits, combating the scarcity mindset and much more! About Vivian Kaye Vivian Kaye is the Founder & CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki [http://www.kinkycurlyyaki.com/], a premium textured hair extension brand for Black women that she bootstrapped to over $6 million in revenue as an immigrant, college dropout and single mom. Her presence and genuine desire to continuously learn and grow while keeping it REAL quickly made her a personality who transcended the title of Founder and CEO. Ultimately, she organically grew her personal platform by exchanging tips and tricks that she learned on her personal entrepreneurial journey. As a self proclaimed Gary Vee meets Oprah remix, Vivian acts a the bridge between big and small business. is a business and empowerment expert, as well as a TV, radio and podcast personality. Through her magnetic energy, Vivian empowers, uplifts and educates her audience into taking action. Along with her philanthropic efforts through mentorship, she has worked with many notable brands such as Shopify, Porsche Canada, Uniliever, LG, RBC, Fairmont Hotels, BMO, American Express Canada and Rogers Media, to name a few. Links * http://instagram.com/itsviviankaye * http://kinkycurlyaki.com * http://viviankaye.com * Shop.viviankaye.com * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrwCtlMJR_8uz4-6dUVNP1A

Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett: Call It What It Is! Social Phobia, Anxiety, Fear and Panic Attacks

Have you ever wondered what it truly means when someone says "you're getting on my nerves"? Simone sits down with Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett, national award winning psychologist, professor and leading expert on anxiety disorders among Black Americans. Learn the science behind the language we hear so often as it relates to our mental health. The two discuss social media and the pressure it has on millennials to be perfect in every area from career, beauty, health, wellness, etc. Throughout the conversation, Simone references Dr. Angela's book Sooth Your Nerves: The Black Woman's Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear. About Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett is a national award-winning psychologist, professor, and leading expert on anxiety disorders among Black Americans. The recipient of the 2020 Kent State University Outstanding Researcher and Scholar Award, Dr. Barnett is the first African American woman to be tenured and promoted to the rank of Full Professor in Kent State University’s Department of Psychological Sciences and in the College of Arts and Sciences. Within the department, she directs the Program for Research on Anxiety Disorders among African Americans (PRADAA). Dr. Neal-Barnett’s current work focuses on the role of racism and trauma in Black infant mortality and maternal morbidity and culturally competent anxiety intervention. A fellow of the American Psychological Association and the recipient of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s Jerilyn Ross Clinician Advocate Award, Dr. Neal-Barnett has received numerous federal, state, and foundation funding including grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, National Science Foundation, Women’s Endowment Fund of the Akron Community Foundation, Ohio Commission on Minority Health, Sisters of Charity Foundation and the Mount Sinai HealthCare Foundation. She is the architect and developer of the Build Your Own Theme Song© App; mobile technology that assists middle school Black girls in reducing anxiety and the author of Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman’s Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic and Fear (Fireside/Simon and Schuster). During these dual pandemics, Self.com named Soothe Your Nerves as one of the 9 books to read to help manage your emotions and essence. Essence magazine and essence.com named it an essential book to help Black women practice self- care. An international workshop presenter and speaker, Dr. Neal-Barnett’s work bridges the gap between academia and the real world. She has published in numerous psychological journals Her work has been featured on CNN, NBC, NPR, PBS, Fox News,The Blend, SIRUSXM Doctor’s Radio, BET, and the Harvard Business Review Podcast Series The Anxious Achiever as well as in O, The Oprah Magazine, Harvard Business Review, WebMD Magazine, Essence, Fortune, US News and World Report and the New York Times. Dr. Neal-Barnett received her B.A. from Mount Union College (University of Mount Union) and her MA and Ph.D. from DePaul University. She resides in OH and is the proud mother of a 2020 college graduate. For more information on Dr. Neal-Barnett follow her on Twitter @dranjela. Upcoming Projects Fall 2022. Harvard Business Review Guide to Mental Health in the Workplace. The Anxiety of Only and Taking Care of Your Mental Health When You’re a Person of Color. Social Media Twitter @dranjela ; @KSUPRADAA. Instagram @KSUPRADAA. Facebook KSUPRADAA Website https://sites.google.com/view/pradaalab/home

Marlia Hall: Creating Magical Moments

Do you believe in your greatest potential...even when it makes no sense? Simone sits down with Your Favorite Accountability Coach, Marlia Hall. On this episode Simone learns how Marlia went from a 24 year old jobless, single mom with $0.46 to her name to becoming a wife, published author, and owner of 3 businesses and a rental property by the age of 30. Find out about her biggest passion and how YOU can learn to create magical moments even in your darkest hour. Be sure to follow Marlia on socials and get ready for all the dope content she has coming our way in 2022. More on Marlia below... Marlia teaches women how to go from broken to blessed in a short amount of time. Within her online school, The Loving Me Freely Academy, women are taught how to believe in and achieve their dreams. Marlia helps women overcome the mental, physical, and emotional barriers that are keeping them stuck. With love in her heart and wisdom as her guide, Marlia will show you how to love yourself enough to become everything that you were created to be. She helps women to unlock their peace, purpose, power, and potential. Marlia's Upcoming Projects The Author Experience 1/27/22 Loving Me Freely Conference 2022 Currently enrolling students into The Loving Me Freely Academy Direct email marlia@mhacanhelp.com [marlia@mhacanhelp.com] Websites www.marliabryonne.com [http://www.marliabryonne.com/] www.lovingmefreely.com/academy [http://www.lovingmefreely.com/academy] Socials https://www.facebook.com/marliabhall/ [https://www.facebook.com/marliabhall/] https://www.instagram.com/marlia_hall/ [https://www.instagram.com/marlia_hall/] https://www.youtube.com/c/MarliaHall [https://www.youtube.com/c/MarliaHall]

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