Turning Your Story into Ministry with Wynter Patterson and Healing from Trauma with Onawa Miller

Breaking Down Barriers in Fashion with Charmaine Mischel and Uncovering the Lie of Busyness with Cricket Crockett

Charmaine Mischel has always been passionate about design, but after a family health emergency caused her to take a career break, she decided it was time to use her passion and years of industry experience to create her own collection. Charmaine shares her inspiring story and explains how she’s opening doors for new designers. In our Coaches Corner, you’ll also hear from Cricket Crockett, a coach and bestselling author who will explain why women should “hustle smarter, not harder.” Highlights: * 03:12 - Finding a passion for design at a young age * 12:49 - Navigating the fashion industry as a Black woman * 17:05 - Charmaine’s story of leaving her career to care for her son’s health problems * 22:50 - Finding new career inspiration * 29:39 - Opening doors for other designers * 36:32 - Coaches Corner: Uncovering the Lie of Busyness with Cricket Crockett * 47:43 - Cricket’s own journey of overcoming burnout * 51:38 - How to overcome busyness to be more productive Resources: * You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here [https://thejoysutton.com/] * Contact Monica Brooks for voiceover talent at K92monicabrooks@gmail.com [K92monicabrooks@gmail.com] or (540) 293-2008 * Charmaine Mischel [https://charmainemischel.com/] * CM Design Agency [http://cmdesignagency.com] * Learn more about Cricket Crockett [http://www.cricketcrockett.com]

Turning Your Story into Ministry with Wynter Patterson and Healing from Trauma with Onawa Miller

Wynter Pattesron is on a mission to help others find self-love and healing. She’s also an entrepreneur, talk show host, author and cast member on the OWN Network show “Ready to Love.” She shares her powerful story of overcoming the shame that kept her from sharing her story, and she offers a behind-the-scenes look at her experience on “Ready to Love.” In our coaches corner, you’ll also hear from Onawa Miller, a trauma recovery and health coach who owns Abound Health and Wholeness Services. Highlights: * 00:03:40 - Wynter’s passion for spreading self-love * 00:08:32 - Overcoming the shame of sharing your story * 00:18:28 - Ministering outside of the church * 00:27:15 - Wynter’s experience on “Ready to Love” * 00:46:23 - Coaches Corner: Healing from Trauma with Onawa Miller * 00:52:10 - Types of trauma * 00:55:25 - Listening to your body * 01:02:22 - Onawa’s own story of healing from trauma Resources: * You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here [https://thejoysutton.com/] * Contact Monica Brooks for voiceover talent at K92monicabrooks@gmail.com [K92monicabrooks@gmail.com] or (540) 293-2008 * Learn more about Wynter Patterson here [http://wynterpatterson.net/] * Abound Health and Wholeness Services [https://www.abound.life/]

Embracing Life After Forty with Tania Richardson and Overcoming Negative Self Talk with Javaria Malik

With Hey Lady, Tania Richardson is empowering women over 40 to live their fullest lives through travel, fashion and entrepreneurship. She also shares some behind-the-scenes perspective on what it was like to be a cast member on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” In our Coaches Corner, you’ll hear from Javaria Malik, a mindset and relationship coach who helps women rewire their brains to experience their best lives. Highlights: * 03:00 - Tania’s story of deciding to start a business for women over forty * 08:17 - Taking a leap when the time is right * 12:29 - Moving past fear of failure * 16:46 - Building Hey Lady into a movement * 22:25 - Using travel and fashion as tools for empowerment * 29:36 - The freedom of entrepreneurship * 32:28 - Tania’s experience on The Real Housewives of Atlanta * 44:16 - Coaches Corner: Overcoming Negative Self Talk with Javaria Malik * 54:47 - How mindset can transform your life Resources: * You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here [https://thejoysutton.com/] * Learn more about Hey Lady and shop Tania’s T-shirts and candles here [https://heyladybytania.com/] * Subscribe to Hey Lady on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuka-Fp_LZhX1eaYfPWaKA]

Building a Natural Wellness Brand with Kimba Williams and Setting Healthy Boundaries with Shawn Cichowski

As the CEO and co-founder of Kushae, Kimba Williams is transforming the conversation around feminine wellness. She left a career in pharmaceutical sales to build Kushae’s line of all-natural feminine products, and since then she’s grown Kushae into a million dollar business. In our Coaches Corner, you’ll also hear from Shawn Cichowski, a life and behavioral coach with WNY Life Coaching Center. Shawn will explain how you can set healthy personal boundaries.   Highlights: * 02:23 - Kimba’s story of deciding to start a feminine wellness brand * 12:15 - Meeting a consumer need * 16:45 - Fostering conversation * 23:10 - Investing in yourself * 32:18 - Building a vision for your life * 46:19 - Coaches Corner: Setting Personal Boundaries with Shawn Cichowski * 51:03 - Five tools for setting healthy boundaries   Resources: * You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here [https://thejoysutton.com/] * Kushae [https://www.kushae.com/] * Learn more about Kimba Williams here [https://www.kimbawilliams.com/] * WNY Life Coaching Center [https://www.wnylifecoaching.com/]

Persevering in Your Dreams with Angela Davis and Moving Past Fear with Lisa B.

Angela Davis is living proof that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. After quitting her job in her 30s to pursue acting, she landed roles in a number of popular movies and TV shows, along with voice acting on numerous commercials. She also coaches other actors as an on-set coach and through her business ActHer. In our Coaches Corner, you’ll also hear from Lisa B, a coach who helps clients find greater courage in their businesses and lives. Highlights: * 00:02:57 - Angela’s story of deciding to quit her job to pursue acting  * 00:13:58 - Appreciating the first moments of success * 00:15:54 - Returning to your childhood dreams * 00:27:20 - Empowering others through your passion * 00:32:23 - Advice for aspiring actors * 00:38:51 - Waiting for the right “yes” * 00:41:10 - What it takes to succeed as an actor * 00:44:47 - Stories from the industry * 00:54:19 - Coaches Corner: Moving into Courage with Lisa B. * 00:57:09 - The difference between caution and fear * 01:01:21 - Lisa’s own story of finding courage * 01:06:56 - The power of affirmations and manifestation Resources: * You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here [https://thejoysutton.com/] * ActHer [http://acther.com] * Learn more about Lisa B. here [https://www.lisabthelifechanger.com/]