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We are in the final countdown and can we just all exhale together with a shout of...WE MADE IT! Insert a *praise twerk*....yasssss! I'm so glad we got to do this year together. 2021 was no JOKE and I discovered one of my favorite phrases, " I'm standing." That has been my battle cry and victory song this year. What has been your go to phrase, saying or word that has helped you stay grounded? Well, on this last mini episode of the year I'm doing a little reflection on this past year. Happy New Year Fam! Love ya'll ❤ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

"Owning your story is the bravest thing you will ever do." Brene Brown is so right, it is definitely one of the the bravest things I've ever done and doing! Really taking ahold of the humps, bumps, messy and good while owning it ALL, whew! Not an easy task to do because it requires such vulnerability, but every good story is written with that at its core. This week what a honor to have Kourtney Bostick, founder and writer of a new blog 'I Am Becoming KB.' Kourtney is a beautiful soul with a heart to see people mentally, emotionally and spiritually well. She has a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a certified Mental Health Counselor with a focus in women and young adults. This episode is full of wit and humor as Kourtney takes us on a deep, soulful 15 minutes of encouragement as she guides us in owning our story. To stay in touch with all that Kourtney is doing and to subscribe to her blog, check her out at @whatliesbeneath and @iambecomingkb. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

"The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but reveal to him his own." Meaningful mentorship is such a powerful gift and tool. Anyone who has had the honor to either be mentored or mentor others knows the power of that trusted connection. Our podcast guest today is new to the show, but not new to the BIV family, Larisa Robinson is a woman on a mission to live a full, rich and brave life! She has found that mentorship has been the guide needed to fulfill those life goals. On the show Larisa shares her journey to finding her amazing mentors and gives us a road map on how to find our own mentors. This episode is full of gems and nuggets! Follow all that Larisa is doing by checking her out on social media: IG @larisaluciel and FB @Lrobinson16 and LinkedIn @larisarobinson. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

"I'd rather stand in the tension of the middle and have some not understand than to stay safely in one camp and not have the impact I know I was born to have." When you finally decide that you have to make a radical pivot in your life, tension is a definite, being misunderstood and even feeling crazy are all things that will probably happen. Our podcast guest, Stephanie Sinclair, owner of Mini Crop Photograph, community advocate, fella sista friend and true down-home southern belle understands that all too well. Today she shares with us her radical pivot that led to quitting her job, making her faith bigger than her fears and using the tool in her hand to make the impact she knew she was born to have. Not only is Stephanie a beast behind the camera lens, she is a witty story teller that makes you feel right at home...got to be that southern charm with nuggets of wisdom and knowledge dropping all throughout this episode. To learn more about Stephanie's work and stay in touch, visit her on Instagram at @minicrop, Facebook: Mini Crop Photography, or her website: www.minicrop.co.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

"Best advice I have ever received about living a great life is to make it a goal to DIE EMPTY" Whew...that right there hit me some kinda way. How do we get everything we want? By living a life that helps others get what they need and want. What a concept right? This week's podcast guest, LaKesha Bankston-Glover who I like to call a #DreamConnector, is a government change agent, coach, wife, mom and dope makeup artist, who challenged us to move into a practice of pouring out on others and seeing the end result be a greater capacity to receive! LaKesha dropped so many beautiful gems in this episode and really coached us through finding the essence of who we are through giving. One of my favorite parts is how she shared that through pouring into others, she saw her territories expand and found herself in rooms and at tables she never would've been if she hadn't put this work into practice. Follow all that LaKesha is doing @justme_ldbg and you don't want to miss her MUA classes and tutorials @lakeshainspiringlooks & www.inspiringbeyouty.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

"Define yourself radically as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is an illusion." All that we have been through has played a major role in how we identify ourselves. Identity actually is defined as fact of being. We often get stuck in the experiences, trauma or the assumptions of others but who we are is based on the proof of our fact of being. We have to get back to the basics, to the core value and our anchored truth. Today's guest Dr. Shalice McKnight, is an Adult Psychiatrist, who specializes in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, mom of 5, wife, hope dealer and prayer warrior, comes to the show with a challenge for us to get back to the basics and our core values. She calls us to pause and reflect on our quality and character and not the labels or experiences that try to define us but what is our value base. She leaves us with a question, how do we rest in God’s authority and excerise what is factual in the present moment to define WHO we are? Follow all that Shalice is doing @shalicemcknight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

Loneliness is not always the lack of company, it can also be a lack of purpose. The pandemic, COVID, quarnatining have all contributed to us experiencing some form of loneliness. But, what about those feelings of rejection, lack of motivation or even the disappointment of not seeing your perceived purpose come to pass the way you envisioned? Did you know those can also be contributors? How do we overcome the ugliness of loneliness when it comes knocking ? Today's podcast guest Keah Mason, brings us a witty yet powerful episode on her experiences with loneliness that led her right into the arms of God and provided her with some life lessons and a brand new prespective. Keah is an educator, author, and a facilitator and writer for REAL Women Rock, who realized that her journey opened up a door to greater self-discovery that then sparked a mission to write the book, 'When Loneliness Visits' Grab a pen and your journal because beautiful gems are been shared from her book on this episode! Stay in touch with Keah on FB @KeahLMason and grab a copy of her book at https://purposedpublishingcompany.com/keahmason/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

Happy Black History Month! "Sometimes a thing needed opening before closure was found." In 2010, realized that I couldn't continue on my healing  journey unless I came face to face with the brokenness in my relationship with my dad. If I wanted wholeness, I would have to uncover or rather open that wound up...ouch! Yet, in doing that, one incredible restoration story was written. My story continues with my dad, but I had to open something inoder for it to be closed. Today's podcast guest, Darren Franklin is not new to the podcast, he was our first guy on the podcast and co-host to The Bridge Men's series. On this episode Darren shares his "deep valley" story of finding closure by finally opening the door to it. He knew that if he took this brave step, he could experience wholeness on new levels. This is a special edition, as we celebrate black history month and recognize the importance of our men and fathers to the black community and our history. Along with this episode, I'll be doing a replay of the episode with my father, as we open the door to reconciliation and healing that allowed for closure to one chapter and an opening to the next (episode #10). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

What's really the key to success? It's the habits we create from taking everyday action...those small action steps repeatedly day in and day out. Yep, the key is consistency. The big C word! Whew that is the game changer. Today, our guest Mahasin Washington, is a lover of God, family and all things fashion...check out her new fashion blog @thestyleflow. I love that Mahasin seeks to inspire others with her passion for style while positively impacting their lives with God-led encouragement. Well today she takes us on a journey of living a life of simple consistency. Mahasin shares with us her personal journey and struggles with being consistent and how everyday steps have changed her life. Is it time for you to take some real, consistent steps in your life? Then get ready for some truth nuggets that will challenge you to move forward on the things tugging at your heart. Stay in touch with Mahasin @itsmahasin and again her fashion blog @thestyleflow. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

Happy New Year! We made it to 2021...woohoo! So, blessed that we walked through 2020 together BIV family. Well, now is the time for us to fully embark on this new year. Let's take this fresh start as a way to pivot into a greater hope for what's next. Oh and there is a next for each of us! This kick off episode is one that is straight up, no chasers...okay! Our guest Cassandra Vincent, is a leadership coach, author of 'Life is Full', co-founder of the Vision + Strategy Brunch and dedicated educator who dropped so many truth nuggets that I lost count. You will need your notepad and favorite pen for this one. Cassandra gives us principles and practices for us to put into place to go to our level in 2021 on and in purpose. LISTEN...it is a full meal and you will be licking your fingers and rubbing your tummy from the lessons she brings on this episode. Some of my favs: lean into kindness and honor. Prioritize wealth building and flourishing fellowship opportunities. #playtimeisover, let's go with faith, focus and action. Stay in touch with Cassandra @cassandranvincent.co and grab her book at http://www.cassandranvincent.com/books-by-cassandra --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We are *holly jolly* excited for this week's special episode celebrating the season and we decided to drop it a day early in honor of the holiday. Today, DeShaun Monique Stafford, founder of Calling Joy, mom, wife and Healthcare advocate give us a message of hope and joy. She reminds us that we are the gift that keeps on giving. That as we are shopping and wrapping gifts, that we be reminded of the amazing treasures we are to this world. We are good gifts that God wants to use to bring hope, joy and love. DeShaun Monique shares simples ways on how we can do that during this special time of the year. Keep up with all that DeShaun Monique is doing @DeShaun.monique and learn more about her coaching company callingjoy.com and IG @callingjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

"Then I realized that to be more alive, I had to be less afraid. So I did it. I lost my fear and gained my whole life." This week, Danielle DuCre` an adventure seeker, community advocate and organizer, philanthropist, and co-founder of the lifestyle brand rib+arrow, takes us on a reflective journey of saying YES to adventure. Yes to opportunities that will align us to living our most bravest lives. Danielle challenges us to find areas in our lives where we can say yes. This is a mini-episode that will have you look for adventure over fear! Keep in touch with Danielle and her adventures @sphereofdin and @ribandarrow. Also, check out her cool blog @sphereofdinblog. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

So, who knew there could be a fear of stillness!?! Yet, its a real and true thing. We have been taught that the grind and hustle gets the goal, right? Well, today we are going on a journey of overcoming the fear of stillness and taking ahold of the gifts that come with it. Our guest, Javon Inman, awarding wining recording artist, husband, father and fellow go-getter challenges us to welcome in the "still monster" lol. Yep, you read that right! Its an invitation to unsubscribe to the performance curse, to shatter the pieces to get to peace. Javon gives us some incredible tips on how to move into a place of rest. This episode is just what we need. You have to check out the beautiful music and amazing work Javon is doing by following him @javoninman. Also, here's the link to his latest single https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=G2BVCTYaC_U#menu. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

As we are approaching the close of 2020, many of us are still recovering from the daul pandemic of COVID and racial injustice. We've been in this dance of being safe from an invisible virus and then if you are a person of color protecting your identity and worth. The navigation of "coloring in white spaces" has become the norm for brown and black people. When among predominately white groups we may have the tendency to code switch just to fit in. Change the tone of our voice around certain colleagues or become quiet or invisible in the space. Those acts take away our identity and ability to be truly authentic. Today, it's an honor to have my sista friend and fellow storyteller Jennifer Tyler on the show. Jennifer is a champion of hope, community bridge builder and fierce entrepreneur. She joins us with a heart to get encourage black and brown people to know their worth, to stand in their most authentic selves when in spaces when you are the only one and to lean into community as a form of soul care. This episode comes at an ideal time as we close this year out in reflection and owning our truth. Jennifer has her hands so many amazing initiatives and causes, stay in touch with her @Jenniferlucytyler and www.jenniferlucytyler.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

Hey Ya'll! I had to stop by and share a little thanksgiving. So, 2020 definitely has come with it losses, crazy and "what just happened" moments, yet it has also come with so many beautiful surprises and blessings. One for sure has been this platform...this podcast! Wow, this space has been an Incubator for hope, faith, community and encouragement. I'm forever grateful to the guests that showed up and shared their brave stories! Kept us sane, laughing and encouraged through this pandemic! Yep, I had to take a moment to say, I'm grateful💛 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

" When you modify, you are literally and figuratively standing up for yourself; you're building the muscle of looking inside and asking for what you need right now." When we experience unprecedented events in our lives, they become the markers of where redefining begins. We start to look at our purpose and see the areas that require a change. On the podcast today, my beautiful niece, Ashlee Tate, who is a Strategic Communications Consultant and self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur shares with us how the pandemic and the death of George Floyd pushed her into a journey of redefining her purpose. Ashlee comes raw and with a spirit of vulnerability and transparency in this episode. Throughout she drops truth nuggets and challenges us to do the work to modify, pivot and redefine! Ashlee is also the founder of LaunchPad 4 Kids, Inc., as well as creator and co-host of a local television show in the Redding, CA PBS station. Follow Ashlee @thesocialifediaries and to learn more about all she is doing check out smart.bio/thesocialifediaries. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

What does surrender look like to you? For me it's allowing space for failure, owning that being a limited edition could look weird to some, trusting God's plans for my life greater than my own, blooming even in midst of struggle and redefining what womanhood and sensuality look like for me. I'm forever grateful for the gift of surrendering and today I invite you to join me on a journey of letting go. Today's guest Shakirah Hill Taylor, social advocate, author, wife and dope sista friend will be unwrapping the secrets to surrendering. Shakirah takes us on a beautiful journey of acceptance and letting go! Grab your notebook and pen and open your heart to what this episode is going to bring. Stay in touch with Shakirah on @the_dope_doula and grab her book Until My Surrender: A Story of Love, Loss and Letting Go, available at Amazon.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

We are back! During this time of reflection, recharging and stillness, alot of self-talk happened. I was reminded again of how necessary affirmations and declarations are to self-love. What you say to yourself really matters! So, I had to ask my sista friend, fellow visionary and #confidencebuilder to the podcast! Our guest Celi Dean-Toure is founder of ELLE EST FIERCE, author of Her Declarations and Her Game Strategy is Prayer journal and she brings all of her fierceness to this episode. Celi takes us on a journey of practicing self-love through the gift of self-talk. She gives us 5 icredible gems on how we can implement this practice into our daily lives and yes she throws in a challenge or two to keep us on our game. Grab your note pads because you don't want to miss a single nugget from this episode! Stay in touch with Celi by following her at @celimariedeantoure and @elleestfierce. To grab a copy of her ebook and prayer journal, go to www.lnk.bio/celimariedean. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

"There's no place like home, there's no place like home." Dorothy was right! There definitely is no place like the steadiness and comfort of "home" which is not a building but a place of being. Today's guest is Ericka Oakely, veteran, wife, entrepreneur and #MUA queen. Ericka gives us a beautiful vulnerable moment as she shares her journey through inner healing. It challenges and reminds us that we should never discount the investment in our mental, emotional and spiritual health. That investment helps us find our way and to build harmony in our relationships as well. This mini-episode is full of real and relevant nuggets that encourages us to do the inner work that gets us from the thought of sick and tired to one of Ericka's favorite mantras, " the best is yet to come." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama. How are you preserving your happy? What a question to ponder while trying to stay safe and sane in the midst of a pandemic, lol. Yet, it is one our guest, Kacie Thompson, posed to us in today's mini-episode. Kacie is what I like to call the *full package* kinda boss, as an author, podcast host, change expert, mom, wife and overall cool chick. She reminds us that being able to tune into our happy is a great form of self-care, along with not getting caught up in the optics of what others think should give you joy. This episode is packed with practical tips and tools that will help guide us to stay the course for 2020 and preserve our happiness through it all. So, I mentioned Kacie is an author and podcast host, check out more on her fun and insightful (don't let the title fool you, it's so much more) book on IG @thehitchedbitch and her podcast The Hitched Bitch on Spotify. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braveinvision/support