They Said Woodworking Wasn’t for Women. She Built an Entire Movement. | Tonda Thompson | Shift Chats Season 3

From Pain to Power: Divorce, Legacy & Building Unapologetically | Tiffany Simmons | Shift Chats Season 3

What happens when the woman who protects everyone else finally decides to protect herself? In this episode of Shift Chats Season 3, I sit down with powerhouse attorney Tiffany Simmons  known across legal and entrepreneurial circles as The Plug’s Lawyer for one of the most honest, layered conversations we’ve had on this show. Tiffany doesn’t just win cases. She’s healing out loud, building boldly, and creating a legacy that will outlast every courtroom she’s ever walked into. We talk about the emotional and legal reality of navigating divorce and coming out stronger, how Tiffany built her brand as The Plug’s Lawyer, turning personal pain into entrepreneurial purpose, her groundbreaking vision for the first ever museum dedicated to African American lawyers, and what it means to protect your brand, your business, and your power unapologetically. The Shift Within Takeaway: Your setbacks are not the end of your story  they are the sourcing material for your legacy. Tiffany Simmons is living proof. Shift Chats is hosted by Clarindria Addison, MS, LPC therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Shift Within. New episodes drop twice a month. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation about healing, purpose, and becoming. Disclaimer: Content shared is for informational and inspirational purposes only and does not constitute professional therapeutic advice. Listening to this episode does not establish a therapist-client relationship. For personalized support please consult a licensed mental health professional.

They Said Woodworking Wasn’t for Women. She Built an Entire Movement. | Tonda Thompson | Shift Chats Season 3

When life told Tonda Thompson to stay in a box she built her own table. Literally. In this episode of Shift Chats Season 3, I sit down with the visionary and unapologetic creator behind She Slangs Wood, Tonda Thompson, for a conversation about grief, grit, creativity, and what it means to build a life that actually looks like you. Tonda didn’t find her purpose. She constructed it one bold, sawdust-covered decision at a time. We talk about how Tonda navigated the grief of losing her newborn son and found resilience on the other side, the origin story of She Slangs Wood and how it became a full movement, what it means to shift into purpose as a creative and a mother, the real work behind building a brand that feels authentically yours, and why alignment will always matter more than approval. The Shift Within Takeaway: Purpose isn’t something you stumble into. It’s something you build through the grief, through the doubt, through every moment someone told you it wasn’t for you. Shift Chats is hosted by Clarindria Addison, MS, LPC  therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Shift Within. New episodes drop twice a month. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation about healing, purpose, and becoming. Disclaimer: Content shared is for informational and inspirational purposes only and does not constitute professional therapeutic advice. Listening to this episode does not establish a therapist-client relationship. For personalized support please consult a licensed mental health professional.

Purpose, Leadership & Staying Inspired When the World Is Uninspiring | Kwabena Nixon | Shift Chats Season 3

What do you do when your purpose feels too heavy to carry and too urgent to put down? In this episode of Shift Chats Season 3, I sit down with educator, activator, and community leader Kwabena Nixon the visionary behind Be Inspired Works  for a conversation that will reset something in you. We go deep on what it really means to lead when you’re exhausted, stay inspired when the world is giving you every reason not to, and choose community over clout in a culture that rewards performance over presence. We cover what it looks like to lead from genuine purpose rather than pressure, how Kwabena has moved from classrooms to conferences without losing his why, the real cost of leadership and how to sustain yourself through it, why community is the foundation of lasting impact, and how to keep going when the weight of the work tries to take you out. The Shift Within Takeaway: Purpose was never meant to perform for an audience. When you stop showing up for the applause and start showing up for yourself  everything shifts. Shift Chats is hosted by Clarindria Addison, MS, LPC  therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Shift Within. New episodes drop twice a month. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation about healing, purpose, and becoming. Disclaimer: Content shared is for informational and inspirational purposes only and does not constitute professional therapeutic advice. Listening to this episode does not establish a therapist-client relationship. For personalized support please consult a licensed mental health professional.

From Incarceration to Impact: Second Chances, Resilience & Purpose | Ed Hennings | Shift Chats Season 3

What do you do when life gives you every reason to quit  and you choose to rise anyway? In this episode of Shift Chats Season 3, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and speaker Ed Hennings for a conversation that is equal parts raw, redemptive, and absolutely necessary. Ed has lived the kind of story that could have ended very differently. From serving time to building a thriving business and a platform rooted in purpose his life is not just a comeback. It’s a masterclass. We talk about what true resilience looks like beyond the motivational quotes, the real mental and emotional work behind rebuilding from rock bottom, how Ed turned incarceration into a launching pad for entrepreneurship and impact, why alignment will always matter more than applause, and the mindset shifts that will change how you see every setback you’ve ever faced. The Shift Within Takeaway: Your setback was never the final word. It was the first draft. When you commit to the process, purpose finds a way through. Shift Chats is hosted by Clarindria Addison, MS, LPC  therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Shift Within. New episodes drop twice a month. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation about healing, purpose, and becoming. Disclaimer: Content shared is for informational and inspirational purposes only and does not constitute professional therapeutic advice. Listening to this episode does not establish a therapist-client relationship. For personalized support please consult a licensed mental health professional.

From Batter to Better: Healing, Purpose & Entrepreneurship | Adija Greer-Smith | Shift Chats Season 3

What if your business was actually trying to heal you? In this episode of Shift Chats Season 3, I sit down with Adija Greer-Smith owner of Confectionary Yours Bakery and Cafe, as seen on Food Network  for a conversation that is equal parts sweet, real, and deeply necessary. Adija doesn’t just bake cakes. She built a legacy out of setbacks, stayed grounded in faith, and found her purpose through the process not in spite of it. We cover how entrepreneurship became an unexpected path to healing and self-discovery, the lessons hidden inside failure and fresh starts, building a business rooted in passion and faith, and why purpose is always found in the process rather than the perfection. This episode is for every woman who has ever wondered if the hard parts of business are signs to quit or invitations to grow. The Shift Within Takeaway: The same grit that keeps you in the kitchen keeps you in the game. Every rise, every fall, and every reset is part of your becoming. Shift Chats is hosted by Clarindria Addison, MS, LPC  therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Shift Within. New episodes drop twice a month. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation about healing, purpose, and becoming. Disclaimer: Content shared is for informational and inspirational purposes only and does not constitute professional therapeutic advice. Listening to this episode does not establish a therapist-client relationship. For personalized support please consult a licensed mental health professional.