Becoming Who You Were Meant To Be | Ciara Amir Beckford's Entrepreneur Journey | Ep 60

Becoming Who You Were Meant To Be | Ciara Amir Beckford's Entrepreneur Journey | Ep 60

What does it cost to become the person you were created to be?In this episode of The Real Room, Lucretia Mitchell sits down with entrepreneur, educator, mentor, and visionary Ciara Amir Beckford, founder of Aloom and co-owner of 11:11 OKC.For more than 15 years, Ciara has built businesses, developed leaders, mentored professionals, and created opportunities for others. But behind the success is a story of growth, reinvention, sacrifice, resilience, and learning how to evolve without losing yourself.This conversation explores entrepreneurship, leadership, identity, relationships, personal growth, business ownership, and the courage it takes to keep becoming.Topics include:• Entrepreneurship and business growth• Building Aloom and 11:11 OKC• Leadership and mentorship• Personal reinvention• Confidence and self-worth• Navigating success and pressure• Protecting your peace• Building healthy relationships• Faith, purpose, and timing• Taking risks and betting on yourselfWhether you're building a business, pursuing a dream, or navigating a season of growth, this conversation will challenge you to stop waiting and start becoming.If this episode encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and leave a review.#TheRealRoom #CiaraAmirBeckford #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwner #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #WomenInBusiness #OklahomaCity #Aloom #1111OKC

The Truth About Love, Self-Worth & Emotional Healing | Love School | The Real Room Ep 59

What if your heartbreak was never random?In this powerful episode of The Real Room, we dive deep into love, trauma, emotional healing, self-worth, and the hidden cycles that shape our relationships. This conversation explores the deeper meaning behind pain, purpose, connection, and the journey toward authentic self-love.Inspired by the book Love School, this episode challenges the way we think about relationships, identity, healing, and personal transformation. We discuss how unresolved wounds, toxic patterns, emotional entanglements, and false identities can keep people stuck until they choose to truly confront themselves.This conversation covers:Love, heartbreak, and emotional healingToxic relationship patternsSelf-worth and identitySpiritual growth and self-awarenessMetaphysics, purpose, and consciousnessLearning to love yourself firstBreaking unhealthy cyclesAuthenticity and personal transformationIf you’ve ever questioned why certain relationships repeat themselves, struggled with self-love, or wondered how to truly heal emotionally, this episode is for you.Make sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs it.#TheRealRoom #LoveSchool #Healing #SelfWorth #Relationships #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #SelfLove #Transformation #MentalHealth

Why Every Person’s Story Matters | Mike Hearne on Oklahoma, Podcasting & Stories | Real Room 58

Who is Mike Hearne really?Not just the voice behind This Is Oklahoma. Not just the cinematic visuals, podcast interviews, golf content, or real estate brand. But the person behind the platform.In this episode of The Real Room, Lacretia Mitchell sits down with Mike Hearne, storyteller, content creator, realtor, and founder of This Is Oklahoma, to talk about the journey behind one of Oklahoma’s most recognizable media platforms.Mike shares how an awkward first attempt at video content turned into nearly 800 podcast episodes, what he has learned from interviewing hundreds of people, and why documenting stories matters more now than ever before.This conversation dives into:Building This Is Oklahoma from scratchThe power of storytelling and podcastingWhy everyone has a story worth tellingCreativity, consistency, and content creationThe importance of documenting family historyEntrepreneurship, branding, and community impactOklahoma culture, media, and connectionIf you are a creator, entrepreneur, podcaster, storyteller, or someone trying to build something meaningful, this episode is for you.#TheRealRoom #MikeHearne #ThisIsOklahoma #Podcasting #Storytelling #ContentCreator #Entrepreneur #Oklahoma #Media #RealEstate

Years of the Cane: Corey Clark’s Story of Survival, Purpose & God’s Timing | Real Room Ep 57

What happens when life suddenly stops and you do not understand why, until you realize God was building something through you that would outlive you?In this powerful episode of The Real Room, Lucretia Mitchell sits down with Corey Clark, entrepreneur, creator of One Odie Brand, and a constant presence behind one of Oklahoma City’s hottest brunch spots, Scrambled.Corey shares his life-changing battle with rare bone cancer, chondrosarcoma, the 30+ hours of surgeries that nearly cost him his leg, and how faith, family, and resilience carried him through the hardest season of his life.This conversation dives into:Overcoming pain and fearGod’s timing and purposeHow struggle can shape your destinyFatherhood after traumaBuilding a brand through adversityWhy your story mattersIf you need hope, motivation, or a reminder to trust the process, this episode is for you.#TheRealRoom #CoreyClark #Faith #CancerSurvivor #Resilience #Purpose #Motivation #GodsTiming #Entrepreneur #OklahomaCity

How Raven Built Her Circle Social Club by Betting on Herself | The Real Room 56

What happens when you decide to bet on yourself when nothing around you looks like it’s working?In this episode of The Real Room, LaCretia Mitchell sits down with Raven, mom, creative, serial entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of Her Circle Social Club, a women’s social club designed to create intentional, elevated spaces for connection and community.Raven shares her story of growing up in Spencer, Oklahoma, becoming a young mom, navigating survival mode in her 20s, losing a job, and taking her last $300 to invest in a lash course that changed the direction of her life. From there, she built a brand rooted in faith, self-care, lifestyle, and what she calls romanticizing your life.This conversation is for anyone trying to figure it out in real time, trust God in uncertainty, build something meaningful from where they are, and create the kind of community they have been craving.In this episode, we talk about:• Betting on yourself when life feels uncertain• Faith, risk, and trusting God as your provider• Going from survival mode to building a soft life• Becoming a young mom and finding direction• Why community matters for women• Creating Her Circle Social Club in Oklahoma• Romanticizing your life and changing your mindset• Choosing your hard and becoming your best selfIf you have ever felt overlooked, stuck, or unsure of your next move, this conversation will remind you that you can create the space, life, and community you are looking for.Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations from The Real Room.