The Queen Series Podcast

Episode 21 - It's Okay not to be Okay with Jodianne Beckford

****TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains potentially distressing material*****  "Facing my fears has been my new life mantra. Don't allow fear to cripple you into a slow coma. Tell yourself that you can do it daily. Push yourself, because you're worth it"  -Jodianne Beckford.  We tend to underestimate the work that comes along with growth and healing. Though it may come natural and easy to some -- to others it's a treacherous journey that often starts with a series of lows.  Commercial Photographer and Founder of @noirgirlsplant [https://www.instagram.com/noiregirlsplant/] comes on to the queen series to share intimate details about her past and her growth journey.  FOLLOW US: @THEQUEENSERIESPODCAST

Episode 20 - Write, Release, Repeat with Kish Writes

Expression is the process of making known one’s thoughts and feelings. The ability for us as individuals to express requires a certain level of self-awareness, which develops more and more with time. Poet, singer/songwriter, author Kish Writes [instagram.com/kishwrites] has harnessed her self-awareness and expression through her work and art, but what was her journey to find self-awareness? Host Elayna Christine [instagram.com/elaynachristine] joins Kish to talk about her process. Kish Writes' book "Bitter Sweetheart [instagram.com/bittersweetheart.to]" is set to be released this fall, follow Kish on instagram @kishwrites. Follow @bittersweetheart.to FOLLOW US: @thequeenseriespodcast CHECK OUT: www.readthequeenseries.com

Episode 19 - Ask and You Shall Receive with Elayna Christine

There's such a taboo in our community surrounding asking for help -- no matter how small or big the ask is. Societal pressures and stigmas surrounding the Strong Black Woman (SBW) phenomenon and also cultural implications have made it difficult to call on our counterparts for assistance. But the truth of the matter is, asking for help is not only natural but also necessary. In fact, your chances of success are much lower when you don't ask for help. In sum, SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE ASK FOR HELP; if you don't ask, you won't succeed.  Host Elayna Christine breaks down the stigma around asking for help and provides tips to make asking a bit easier.  FOLLOW US: www.instagram.com/thequeenseriespodcast [INSTAGRAM.COM/THEQUEENSERIESPODCAST] VISIT: www.readthequeenseries.com [www.readthequeenseries.com]

Episode 18: Money, Money, Money, Mon-ay with Nechelle Of Money Basics

Less than 3.5% of  80,000 financial planners in the United States are black/latino. Further, extensive research shows that there is a jarring lack of financial literacy within the black and latino communities. There is a persistent racial financial literacy gap that exists and Financial Strategist Nechelle, founder of Money Basics, is here to address it.  Host Elayna Christine sits down with Nechelle to talk all about one of the most taboo topics in our community-- MONEY. More specifically, they talk about the perpetuation of the lack of financial literacy and what steps you can take to Learn. Your. Money.  FOLLOW US: @THEQUEENSERIESPODCAST VISIT: READTHEQUEENSERIES.COM

Episode 16 - Let's Talk About Success, Baby with Elayna Christine

Success isn't something that happens overnight, and in fact; an indication of success doesn't always include how many M's you've got hiding in your bank account. The truth about success is that we get to define and say what makes us successful and what doesn't. On this episode of the Queen Series Podcast Host Elayna Christine talks about the top three things that has contributed to her success as a millennial. FOLLOW US: @THEQUEENSERIESPODCAST  VISIT: WWW.READTHEQUEENSERIES.COM