No Boundaries: Black Girl Magic Edition with Anousha Nzume

Episode 53: How To Have The Audacity To Live The Life You’ve Always Wanted with  Myra Lucretia Taylor

There’s a certain level of audacity that Black women are not always taught to have. We don’t have the audacity of a rich white man because we have been taught to be cautious, and for good reason! But we also have dreams, and those dreams could be realized if we had a little bit more audacity and a little bit of backup. Myra Lucretia Taylor is an American actress and singer. She received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Gran Georgeanna in the Broadway musical Tina (2019). She also received a Drama Desk Award, as well as an Outer Critics Circle Award and a Lucille Lortel Award nomination during her career. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to have the audacity to live the life you’ve always wanted. Myra didn’t have any actors in her family, but still, she knew she wanted to be an actress. As a young Black girl, that’s not always the path our parents want for us. But Myra’s mother never doubted her talents, and confidence gave Myra the audacity she needed to become the Tony-nominated actress and singer she is today.  Tune in to hear more of Myra’s lessons in audacity and how she reaches for her dreams every single day.  Enjoy! And don’t forget to subscribe to the No Boundaries Patreon for exclusive content. [https://www.patreon.com/NoBoundariesthePodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator] Follow Myra on: Her Instagram: @myra_lucretia_taylor [https://www.instagram.com/myra_lucretia_taylor/]   Follow Anousha on: Instagram @‌anoushanzume [https://www.instagram.com/anoushanzume/] Work with Anousha: Book your first life coaching call with Anousha here!  [https://ejedcoaching.com/personal-coaching] Follow the No Boundaries Podcast on: Instagram @‌noboundariesthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/noboundariesthepodcast/] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AnoushaNzumeProjects] https://www.youtube.com/@NoBoundariesthePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@NoBoundariesthePodcast] Substack: @noboundariesthepodcast  [https://substack.com/@noboundariesthepodcast] Patreon: NoBoundariesthePodcast  [https://www.patreon.com/NoBoundariesthePodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator] Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.  [https://www.sarahtullochwrites.com/podcast-production]

Episode 52: How to Honor Your Inner Pop Star with Ntjam Rosie

Honoring your inner pop star is about honoring your truest self. It’s about being honest with yourself and not letting anyone hold you back from your idea of stardom. Whether you’re in the music industry or not, your inner pop star wants to see you shine. And in this week’s episode, we’re going to explore what that means from an actual, real-life pop star.  Ntjam Rosie, born on March 18, 1983, in Cameroon, is a singer and songwriter who has earned her place in the international music and theater world. She grew up in the Netherlands, blending her West African roots with Western musical styles such as jazz, soul, pop, and R&B. Her creative versatility and unmistakable sound have made her one of the most remarkable artists in the Netherlands. Ntjam Rosie’s music is a celebration of her dual identity: African roots and European influences. Her ability to transcend genres and tell her stories with integrity and passion makes her an inspiration to a wide audience. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to honor your inner pop star with Ntjam Rosie. Ntjam and I ran in the same circles in careers in the Netherlands, but surprisingly, we never met each other! Now that we’ve been formally introduced through the pod, we’re diving into how she became the star that she is today. Ntjam’s life was rarely easy, and her career wasn’t linear. But she knew herself, and she knew she was meant to be a star, and that’s all that mattered.  Tune in to hear how Ntjam became a genre-defying pop star and what it was like growing up as a Black girl in the Netherlands.  Enjoy! And don’t forget to subscribe to the No Boundaries Patreon for exclusive content. [https://www.patreon.com/NoBoundariesthePodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator] Follow Ntjam on: Her Instagram: @ntjamrosie [https://www.instagram.com/ntjamrosie/]   Her Website: https://ntjamrosie.com/ [https://ntjamrosie.com/]  Her Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44XhJ4fcKrMzrVr6WpF69R [https://open.spotify.com/artist/44XhJ4fcKrMzrVr6WpF69R]  Follow Anousha on: Instagram @‌anoushanzume [https://www.instagram.com/anoushanzume/] Work with Anousha: Book your first life coaching call with Anousha here!  [https://ejedcoaching.com/personal-coaching] Follow the No Boundaries Podcast on: Instagram @‌noboundariesthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/noboundariesthepodcast/] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AnoushaNzumeProjects] https://www.youtube.com/@NoBoundariesthePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@NoBoundariesthePodcast] Substack: @noboundariesthepodcast  [https://substack.com/@noboundariesthepodcast] Patreon: NoBoundariesthePodcast  [https://www.patreon.com/NoBoundariesthePodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator] Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.  [https://www.sarahtullochwrites.com/podcast-production]

Episode 51: How Alisa is Telling Groundbreaking Black Stories with an Incredible BiPOC Production Company with Alisa Payne

Storytelling is an incredibly important job, especially for Black people living in predominantly white countries. We not only need to be able to see ourselves in the media, but we also need to defend ourselves. The racist structural systems that were set up centuries before us do not get taken down unless we break them down. That is what storytelling, like filmmaking, has done for so many people, and today, we’re going to speak to the woman who has made groundbreaking films for us all to enjoy and be educated about.   Alisa Payne has built a +25-year production career grounded in telling stories about Black and brown communities. From the Emmy-nominated STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING to the Emmy-nominated Disney+ series HARLEM ICE, Alisa has consistently championed work that centers marginalized voices. Her latest film, THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR, premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and became a number one hit on Netflix, defying industry assumptions. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how Alisa is telling groundbreaking stories with an incredible BiPOC production company. After years of experience working behind the scenes of Queen Latifa’s talk show and many others, she went into business with a friend of hers, and the rest is history. Together, they have produced THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR and THE DEVIL IS BUSY. All in the name of seeking justice for Black people in America and spreading the word so that we can move forward.  Tune in to hear her career story and how she stays motivated during such uncertain times  Enjoy! And don’t forget to subscribe to the No Boundaries Patreon for exclusive content. [https://www.patreon.com/NoBoundariesthePodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator] Follow Alisa on: Her Instagram: @al_is_a_payne [https://www.instagram.com/al_is_a_payne/reels/] Follow Anousha on: https://www.instagram.com/anoushanzume/ Instagram @‌anoushanzume [https://www.instagram.com/anoushanzume/] Work with Anousha: Book your first life coaching call with Anousha here!  [https://ejedcoaching.com/personal-coaching] Follow the No Boundaries Podcast on: Instagram @‌noboundariesthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/noboundariesthepodcast/] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AnoushaNzumeProjects] https://www.youtube.com/@NoBoundariesthePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@NoBoundariesthePodcast] Substack: @noboundariesthepodcast  [https://substack.com/@noboundariesthepodcast] Patreon: NoBoundariesthePodcast  [https://www.patreon.com/NoBoundariesthePodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator] Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.  [https://www.sarahtullochwrites.com/podcast-production]

Episode 50: The Summer House Reunion, Narcissistic Tactics, and Navigating Sadistic Female Friendships

The Summer House Reunion taught us two things: that narcissistic tactics are EVERYWHERE, and that some female friendships are sadistic. West and Amanda’s behavior was absolutely appalling! So this week, we’re breaking down why this reunion was so hurtful and what you can do to protect yourself from these kinds of relationships.  Sarah Tulloch is the founder and the lead Podcast Production Manager at CCST (Content Creation with Sarah Tulloch). CCST is a boutique podcast and content production studio dedicated to supporting creative entrepreneurs with done-for-you services and proven growth strategies. Sarah helps her clients grow their reach, promote their services, and attract their ideal clients through eye-catching and consistent content. Sarah is extremely passionate about women’s stories and education.  In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the Summer House Reunion, narcissistic tactics, and navigating sadistic female friendships. Let’s be real, Amanda and West’s behavior is insidious. They are trying to hurt Ciara on purpose. And if you’ve ever been the Ciara of this kind of hate campaign, you know how painful it is.  So let’s break down why Amanda and West are hurting Ciara in the worst ways possible and how to protect yourself from toxic relationships like these ones.  Enjoy! And don’t forget to subscribe to the No Boundaries Patreon for exclusive content. [https://www.patreon.com/NoBoundariesthePodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator] Follow Sarah on: Instagram: @podcasts.by.sarah [https://www.instagram.com/podcasts.by.sarah]  TikTok: @podcasts.by.sarah [https://www.tiktok.com/@podcasts.by.sarah]  Website: www.sarahtullochwrites.com [https://www.sarahtullochwrites.com/]  Launch your podcast today with Sarah’s production services [https://www.sarahtullochwrites.com/podcast-launch-package-1]! Follow Anousha on: Instagram @‌anoushanzume [https://www.instagram.com/anoushanzume/] Work with Anousha: https://ejedcoaching.com/personal-coaching Book your first life coaching call with Anousha here!  [https://ejedcoaching.com/personal-coaching] Follow the No Boundaries Podcast on: https://www.instagram.com/noboundariesthepodcast/ Instagram @‌noboundariesthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/noboundariesthepodcast/] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AnoushaNzumeProjects] https://www.youtube.com/@NoBoundariesthePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@NoBoundariesthePodcast] Substack: @noboundariesthepodcast  [https://substack.com/@noboundariesthepodcast] Patreon: NoBoundariesthePodcast  [https://www.patreon.com/NoBoundariesthePodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator] Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.  [https://www.sarahtullochwrites.com/podcast-production]

Episode 49: Responding to Your Comments About Neske’s Race and How She Began Her Spiritual Path with Neske Beks

Our good friend Neske Beks is back, and we are responding to your comments! If you’re not following us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/DYPc5NYAH08/] or TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@noboundariesthepod/video/7640345198911819038?_r=1&_t=ZP-8ugg94SmYhj&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnam7NdY0w9cVlepIIAZpDZX5_rlHzq67GJffzgENFpJLW_w1CDPA31cdBzts_aem_VqyiUUb0uSQG-HIlUZ99gQ] (go do that now, thank you!), we got quite a mix of comments regarding Neske talking about her experience being mixed race. And while we did not agree with all of these comments, we did want to dive into the topic and all the nuances that come with being mixed race in a predominantly white country.  Neske was born in Antwerp in 1972 to a Flemish-American mother who gave her five names: Vanessa Daniella Henri Johanna Delphina, but she called herself Neske Beks —after Neske, the protagonist in her graduation solo: that's how she reinvented myself for the first time. After surviving 4 strokes, she reinvented herself multiple times; that's how she started calling herself a reinvention expert. Telling stories and supporting others in telling their stories is what she does best. As a director, writer, coach, teacher, dramaturge, healer, or board member, always focusing on the story—your story, their story, my story, our story—and changing perspectives is key.  She speaks six languages: Dutch, English, Spanish/Castellano, French, German, and Catalan, and lives both in Spain and the Netherlands—and sometimes in Belgium. Her direct ancestry is Senegalese Flemish and Afro&Indigenous American. In this week’s episode, we’re responding to your comments about Neske’s race and how she began her spiritual path. Some people had an issue with Neske and I identifing as Black women because that is how we are perceived, especially in European countries. But what they wanted us to identify ourselves with, just didn’t align with our lived experiences. So we’re breaking it down, as well as Neske’s journey towards her spiritual path.  Tune in to hear why race is so nuanced for mixed Black women and how Neske researching her ancestors turned into a path to the priesthood.  Enjoy! And don’t forget to subscribe to the No Boundaries Patreon for exclusive content. [https://www.patreon.com/NoBoundariesthePodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator] Follow Neske on: Her website: https://www.neske.nu/ [https://www.neske.nu/]  Watch Neske’s movies here: https://www.neske.nu/overmijmovies/ [https://www.neske.nu/overmijmovies/]  Follow Anousha on: https://www.instagram.com/anoushanzume/ Instagram @‌anoushanzume [https://www.instagram.com/anoushanzume/] Work with Anousha: https://ejedcoaching.com/personal-coaching Book your first life coaching call with Anousha here!  [https://ejedcoaching.com/personal-coaching] Follow the No Boundaries Podcast on: https://www.instagram.com/noboundariesthepodcast/ Instagram @‌noboundariesthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/noboundariesthepodcast/] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AnoushaNzumeProjects] https://www.youtube.com/@NoBoundariesthePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@NoBoundariesthePodcast] Substack: @noboundariesthepodcast  [https://substack.com/@noboundariesthepodcast] Patreon: NoBoundariesthePodcast  [https://www.patreon.com/NoBoundariesthePodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator] Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.  [https://www.sarahtullochwrites.com/podcast-production]