JADONNA, LIVE!

How to Get Your Finances Back on Track in Your 30s | Budgeting, Debt & Real Money Advice

Trying to get your finances together in your 30s? You’re not alone. In this episode of Jadonna, LIVE!, Jadonna sits down with a very special guest—her dad—to have an honest, practical conversation about money, debt, budgeting, and building financial stability. From credit card mistakes and inconsistent saving habits to investing, emergency funds, and financial discipline, this episode breaks down real-life money lessons. They cover: * How to recover from credit card debt * Why budgeting isn’t optional * The importance of emergency funds * Investing basics (401k, Roth IRA, HSA) * Spending vs. saving * Financial lessons learned the hard way Whether you’re behind on savings, overwhelmed by money, or just trying to be more intentional--reset and move forward with this episode. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Long Can You Go Without Talking Before You’re Not Friends Anymore?

You haven’t talked in months… but you still think of them as a friend. So what does that actually mean? In this mini moment, Jadonna's processing friendship, distance, life changes, and the weird in-between of not knowing where you stand—without having a clear answer. If you’ve been overthinking your relationships lately… this one’s for you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How a Signature Style is Made: Israel Solomon on Color, Cubism, and Finding his Artistic Voice

Jadonna sits down with Indianapolis-based visual artist Israel Solomon—whose collaborated with companies from Starbucks and Lids, to Oscar-winning designer Ruth Carter. His bold, vibrant, geometric style has become instantly recognizable across Indianapolis and beyond. In this episode, Israel shares why he didn’t always see himself as an artist, how his signature style has developed over time, and the creative process behind his paintings. Attend Israel's upcoming solo exhibition this fall. Details, once posted, can be found here: https://www.harrisoncenter.org/first-fridays [https://www.harrisoncenter.org/first-fridays] 🔗 Learn more about Israel Solomon: israelsolomonart.com [israelsolomonart.com] Israel Solomon, Indianapolis artist, Black artists, contemporary art, cubism, geometric art, art interview, creative process, Midwest art scene, Jadonna LIVE podcast Soulful Journeys of Women details here: https://www.soulfuljourneysofwomen.com/ [https://www.soulfuljourneysofwomen.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Spring Equinox Reset: Postpartum Life, Job Searching & Personal Reinvention

One month postpartum and stepping back into real life, Jadonna sits down with returning guest Bailey Sims, LMHC, for a spring equinox conversation about change, growth, and starting over. They talk postpartum recovery, job searching, building a business, and what it actually looks like to reinvent yourself in a new season—without having it all figured out. From “fail fast” mindsets to finding alignment in your career and life, this episode is a real-time look at navigating transition with honesty, humor, and intention. Bailey Event Links: * Creativy and Confidence Group Therapy [https://mindbodynature.myflodesk.com/creativityandconfidence] * The Rested Mother Workshop [https://mindbodynature.myflodesk.com/therestedmother] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Home Birth & Hypnobirthing: My Natural Birth Story + Postpartum Recovery (LA vs Indiana)

In this solo episode of Jadonna, LIVE!, Jadonna shares the story of her two very different birth experiences — one in a hospital in Los Angeles and one at home in Indiana. She talks about discovering hypnobirthing, how the practice helped her stay calm and confident during labor, and why preparation and support made such a huge difference. Jadonna also reflects on the power of having an all-Black female birth team, the realities of navigating birth as a Black woman in the healthcare system, and what postpartum recovery actually looked like in the weeks after giving birth. From dilation surprises to staying upstairs to heal, she shares the honest details of what worked, what didn’t, and what she’s grateful for. This episode explores hypnobirthing techniques, home birth vs. hospital birth, postpartum recovery, and the importance of support and advocacy during pregnancy and motherhood. Topics include: hypnobirthing • natural birth • home birth • postpartum recovery • Black maternal health • pregnancy preparation • birth support ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.