Healed and Chilled

3 Ways Gaming Can Help Build Confidence in Your Child

In this episode I am reading the second edition of The Executive Mom Project, my biweekly LinkedIn newsletter written for high achieving mothers raising children who are capable of more than the world has seen from them yet. This edition is called 3 Ways Gaming Can Help Build Confidence in Your Child and it is one I am really excited about because it challenges something a lot of parents believe about screen time. We are talking about Connection, Courage, Creativity, and what it actually looks like when a child finds all three inside a game they already love. Plus one simple thing you can do today that will build your child's confidence without them even realizing it. If you have ever told your child to put the controller down, this one is for you. Subscribe to the newsletter here [https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7455842903937073152]

Your Story Is the Strategy: Building a Business Worth Talking About with Kristen Noelle

What does it look like when a marketing strategist, a community builder, and a former cheerleader are all the same person? You get Kristen Noelle, and you get Venture to Bloom. In this episode, Kristen joins Healed and Chilled to talk about what she has learned helping business owners figure out what makes them magnetic and then actually building content around it. We talk about why so many founders overthink their content and underestimate their story, what it feels like to be in a room where everyone is showing up for themselves and each other on the same day, and how Kristen's years of living across three countries and five cities gave her a way of seeing people that most marketers never develop. She is the kind of person who will hype you up and tell you the truth in the same breath, and this conversation is proof of that. If you have been waiting for the right moment to let people actually see you and what you do, Kristen is here to tell you the moment is already here. Her next Content Day is July 18th in Lanham, MD. You get three edited reels and ten headshots ready to go to work for your business from day one. Grab your spot at venturetobloom.com [http://venturetobloom.com/] and connect with Kristen anytime you want to talk marketing, traveling, or your thoughts on The Traitors (she's obsessed). LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-noelle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-noelle/]   VTB IG: https://instagram.com/venturetobloom [https://instagram.com/venturetobloom]  Personal IG: http://instagram.com/getkrissed [http://instagram.com/getkrissed] Grab our free guide, 5 Videos Every Business Owner Needs: https://videosguide.netlify.app/ [https://videosguide.netlify.app/]

The Executive Mom Project - The 3 Silent Signs Your Child Is Losing Confidence

In this episode I am doing something a little different. I am reading the very first edition of The Executive Mom Project, my new biweekly LinkedIn newsletter written for high achieving mothers raising children who are capable of more than the world has seen from them yet. This edition covers the 3 silent signs your child may be losing confidence and the one practical thing you can do about it today. No overwhelm. Just honest insights and real tools for busy moms who are paying attention. If this resonates, subscribe to The Executive Mom Project on LinkedIn and follow Coach Yana [www.linkedin.com/in/aiyanag]for more. Brought to you by The Laptop Life Coach [https://thelaptoplifecoach.com/]

Roots, Resilience, and the Real Meaning of Good Hair with Laydee Tee

Welcome back to Healed & Chilled, the podcast where real conversations meet real healing. I'm your host, Coach Yana, and every episode I sit down with someone whose story, wisdom, and energy will leave you feeling inspired, grounded, and ready to grow. This week, I'm joined by someone near and dear to my heart -- my co-founder and the visionary behind WeUnik World, Laydee Tee. As a mother of four children, each with different hair textures, Laydee Tee knows firsthand what it feels like when the products on the shelf just don't work for your family. Instead of settling, she spent years researching and developing all-natural formulas designed to restore elasticity and promote healthy hair across every textured type. That dedication became WeUnik Cosmetics USA -- a brand rooted in one powerful belief: all hair is good hair. Beyond her product line, Laydee Tee facilitates workshops and training sessions for foster parents, guardians, caregivers, kids, and teens, equipping them with the tools and confidence to care for textured hair with pride. In this episode, we're getting into: * How a mother's frustration sparked a movement in textured hair care * Why self-esteem and natural hair are more connected than most people realize * What it truly means to believe every individual has inherent worth and beauty Whether you're on your healing journey, building something bigger than yourself, or just looking for a conversation that actually feels good to listen to -- this one is for you. Connect with Laydee Tee:weunikworld.com [https://weunikworld.com/] Connect with Coach Yana:The Laptop Life Coach: thelaptoplifecoach.com [https://thelaptoplifecoach.com/]WeUnik World: weunikworld.com/ [https://weunikworld.com/]

From Service to CEO: The Power of Networking, Visibility & Relationships with James L. Collins

In this powerful and practical conversation, Healed and Chilled welcomes James L. Collins — veteran technology leader, former U.S. Diplomat, and Founder & CEO of Attucks IT Solutions, LLC. With more than 35 years of service across the U.S. Government, Intelligence Community, and national security space, James brings a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on how careers are truly built — not just through skill, but through relationships, reputation, and the courage to put yourself out there. In this interview, we dive deeply into the importance of networking, showing up in rooms before you feel “ready,” and how strategic connections can open doors you didn’t even know existed. James shares lessons from his journey — from serving as a U.S. Navy Communications Technical Officer, to leading global IT modernization efforts at the Department of State, to ultimately transitioning into entrepreneurship. We talk about how visibility, trust, and consistency helped James navigate complex global environments, lead mission-critical programs, and successfully launch his own company after retirement from federal service. His insights are especially powerful for professionals, founders, and leaders who are ready to move beyond titles and start building lasting influence. This episode is a reminder that networking isn’t about collecting contacts — it’s about creating meaningful connections that align with your purpose and your future. ✨ About James L. Collins: James is a nationally respected Cyber Mission Enabler and Senior Telecommunications Manager with deep expertise in strategic planning, crisis management, IT security, and enterprise program leadership. After retiring from federal service in 2019, he continued supporting national security missions as a Department of Defense contractor before founding Attucks IT Solutions, LLC in 2022. 👩🏽‍💻 Hosted by Coach Yana, The Children’s Confidence Coach 🌐 https://www.thelaptoplifecoach.com #HealedAndChilled #JamesLCollins #NetworkingMatters #PutYourselfOutThere #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #FromServiceToCEO #StrategicRelationships #EntrepreneurshipJourney #VisibilityMatters