The Intentional Stretch

Passion Meets Purpose with Krystle Barrington

If you've ever wondered where to begin to write your first book, successful author Krystle Barrington has some tips for you in this inspiring conversation about how her passion and purpose are intertwined. Krystle is refreshingly transparent about shaking off self-doubt, mindfully balancing the day-to-day writing life and what drives her to keep reaching for more.

A Woman Becoming with Dr. Johniqua Williams

My sit-down with Dr. Johniqua Williams was a time of reflection and reassessing where we are as women moving into new decades and overall spaces in life, but also an opportunity to muse about the future's possibilities as we dream new dreams. The busy executive and goal-oriented woman, opens up about loss, her spiritual journey and how she's set a pattern of growth that has served her well.

Your Life is in Your Call w/ Mother Judy Hines

When you discover your purpose, you begin to glimpse your destiny. In this wisdom-filled conversation, seasoned visionary Mother Judy Hines encourages us to harness our spiritual power to reach our maximum capacity.

The Power of Sisterhood w/ Bessie Akuba

Bessie Akuba’s "Our Kind of Women," began from a place of frustration and has blossomed into a powerful testament to sisterhood and resilience. Bessie shares about her unique journey as a creative executive and the failures to launch that led her to this moment. As she beautifully puts it, "We may be down for a little bit, but we pivot regardless of how late it is." This conversation is a reminder that through connection and community, we can uplift one another and find strength in our stories.

The Leadership and Legacy of Our Grandmothers w/ EbonyJanice

It’s fascinating how the fabric of our lives is often woven with the threads of those who came before us. Though we typically think of patriarchs as the guardians of the family, grandmothers are often the most influential leaders of their future generations, especially for granddaughters. EbonyJanice talks with me about the moments we realized the treasure that we had in our grandmothers and how they shaped us.