The LifeStrong Project

God Designed You for Impact: Discovering Your Spiritual DNA

What if the purpose you’ve been searching for has been inside you all along?In this powerful episode of The Lifestrong Project, host AyeCee sits down with prophetic teacher, author, and purpose coach Dr. E. Laura Porter to explore one of life’s most important questions: Why was I created?Dr. Porter shares the heart behind her book “Purpose Unlocked: Discovering Your Spiritual DNA”, where she introduces the transformational S.H.A.P.E.’D. framework — Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experiences, and Deployed. Through this model, she helps believers understand how God uniquely designed each person for Kingdom impact. Together, they discuss: • Why so many people struggle to discover their purpose • How to hear God’s voice with clarity • The connection between inner healing and walking in your calling • How your life experiences shape your spiritual DNA • What it means to live fully aligned with God’s plan for your life Dr. Porter also shares insights from her work through RORDEL Incorporated, ELP Ministries, and the Purpose Unlocked Podcast, where she equips believers to grow in spiritual maturity and boldly step into their God-ordained assignments.If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or unsure about the direction of your life, this conversation will encourage you to seek God, discover your identity, and unlock the purpose that was placed inside you before you were born.Because the truth is simple: You were created on purpose, for purpose, by a God. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who is searching for their purpose. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lifestrong-project--4260319/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lifestrong-project--4260319/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Fewer Matches, Better Love: How to Date With Intention

If dating apps feel like a second job, you’re not alone. In this episode, certified matchmaker and single mom Felicity Morgan explains why “more matches” isn’t the answer—and how focusing on fewer, better matches can change everything. As the founder of Elite Rendezvous and creator of the relationship app Door2, Felicity helps busy adults stop repeating the same dating cycles and start choosing relationships that truly fit their lives. In this interview, we cover: * The real reasons modern dating feels overwhelming * How to move from guessing to dating with intention * What makes matchmaking different from swipe-based apps * Practical tips for single parents who want to date without chaos * How to create a privacy-first dating experience * Spotting consistency early as a key green flag * Exiting a situation early—kindly and guilt-free #datingadvice #intentionalDating #modernDating #matchmaker #healthyrelationships #swipefatigue #singleparentdating #relationshipadvice Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lifestrong-project--4260319/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lifestrong-project--4260319/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Excellence Without Burnout: Redefining Success for Black Students and Families

On this episode of The Lifestrong Project, we’re digging into what it really means to pursue excellence without losing yourself. Depression, anxiety, and suicide are rising among Black youth and college students, often fueled by intense pressure to succeed. At the same time, more high-achieving Black students are gaining access to elite spaces—while silently battling burnout, isolation, and unspoken mental health struggles. Our guest, Nicole Olaniyi, is the founder of Lionheart Coaching Academy and co-creator of Black Founder’s Formula. She’s a Princeton admit, author, and nonprofit leader whose life checks every “success” box on paper—but behind the scenes, she wrestled with depression, anxiety, and an eating disorder she didn’t yet have the language for. In this conversation, we explore: * Why external achievement doesn’t guarantee internal peace * How the pressure on Black high achievers is showing up as burnout and breakdown * What elite achievement looks like in a post–affirmative action landscape * Practical ways families can redefine success to include mental health, identity, and wholeness * Tools to help Black students pursue big opportunities and protect their well-being This episode is for parents, students, educators, and anyone who believes success should never cost you your sanity, your story, or your soul. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lifestrong-project--4260319/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lifestrong-project--4260319/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Figure It Out Filmmaking: Julian Hampton on Making Movies Anywhere

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I can’t make a movie because I don’t live in LA, I don’t have money, or I don’t know where to start,” this episode is for you. Filmmaker Julian Vaughan Hampton (Vaughanworks LLC) has spent the last 15 years proving you can create anyway. From the Midwest to Los Angeles to the Southwest, he’s made action films, crime dramas, thrillers, and family films—often handling nearly every job on set himself. In this conversation, we cover: * How he learned filmmaking by doing every job on an indie set * Being a Black indie filmmaker and what that really looks like day-to-day * Going from songwriter and author to screenwriter and director * How to make movies in your hometown, not just LA or New York * The making of Fighting Olympus and the upcoming thriller The Fear of It * The story behind his award-winning short Blacked Box * Practical advice for staying motivated when you want to quit 🎬 Whether you’re a filmmaker, writer, or any kind of creator, you’ll walk away with real, usable inspiration and strategies. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lifestrong-project--4260319/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lifestrong-project--4260319/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

"Congrats, You’re Divorced!” – The Black Man’s Survival Guide

Divorce hits different when you’re a Black man. In this episode of The Lifestrong Project, we’re joined by David—divorce survivor, author, and professional “WTF just happened?” analyst—to unpack what really goes down when a Black man’s marriage ends.We get into: * The emotional fallout Black men are never taught to talk about * How culture, pride, and “man up” expectations make the pain even heavier * Co-parenting, courts, and the quiet fears most brothers never say out loud * Why it’s okay to be angry, hurt, and confused—and still be healing * Real strategies to rebuild your life, identity, and joy after the papers are signed If you’re a Black man going through a breakup, know someone who is, or just want to understand the unseen weight divorce puts on men in our community, this one’s for you. “Congrats, you’re divorced.” Now what? Press "Play" and let’s talk about it! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lifestrong-project--4260319/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lifestrong-project--4260319/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].