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I have been cultivating the habit of completing an annual review for the last few years. I have grown to love the habit of intentionally sitting down to chart my progress and to plan for the upcoming years. I also take inventory of my life, list out my failures as well as weakness, so that I can be proactive about working on them, so that I can continually improve. Self- Reflection is key when you want to grow and level up.     Around 40–50% of Americans say they make New Year’s resolutions. Few are able to stick with their resolution. Without a strategy, resolutions merely reflect hopes and dreams, rather than realized outcomes.

We are in the new year, setting intentions, creating vision boards, and setting goals, in anticipation for having the best year ever. I think reflection on the past year is important and needed, we must consider the the challenges as well, you know the things that we dealt with and overcame. While we are looking to the future, let's also make time to think about the things that we need to leave behind that are no longer serving us.  In this episode I cover some of the things you need to focus on leaving in 2018, so that you can focus on 2019 and all the things that come with it. 

Born October 28th 1987 and raised in Minneapolis, MN, son of Pastor Celester Webb and Felecia Webb and brother of 3 sisters. Jake graduated from Minneapolis North in 2006 and attended Tuskegee University from 2006-2011 with a double degree in Sales and Marketing and Business management. Growing up he wanted to be a NBA superstar but once he realized he wasn't going to the league having his own business was his plan. His first business was an online store called UVSOB in 2012, through many failures and unsuccessful businesses he learned a lot along the way. From these failures The Kings of Vintage was born. The Kings of Vintage opened August 12, 2017and it has been an amazing ride for him thus far. Jake and I attended Tuskegee University together and have been friends for over 10 years. I have watched him grow into an accomplished man. I learned so much from him in this interview about business, following your dreams, the importance of a family unit and a partner that believes in you. Bro, dropped so many jewels. I'm proud to be able to call him friend. The best is yet to come for him. His dedication to the Dream is inspiring.

On this episode I chat with Brittany about everything from being a teacher, to self-publishing her own book, Bloom and so many things in between. I loved that her spirituality is woven into her core and oozes out in her everyday conversation. Brittany Travesté Epps is a self-published writer, poet and cultivator of black girl magic. She credits her mother for nurturing her love for literature. From a young age, Brittany sought to share her most intimate thoughts through written word. Affectionately known as "Ms. Epps" by her students, she is a seasoned English teacher in her hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. Her lessons focus on self-expression through writing as a means of self-care. Brittany earned her B.A. in Journalism from Howard University where she began to flourish as a published writer.

On the second installment of this special black history month series, Leticia Hunt talk about 4 women who have played a significant role in shaping black history. They often don't get enough credit or recognition, so we decided to give them their chance to shine. A black woman is the most powerful being in existence- we are the foundation for everything that is. Any chance that I get on any platform that I am on- I will recognize and honor black women. Check out this episode and let me know what you think. You can check out all things Nikia Pope on nikiapope.com and all things Leticia Hunt on LeticiaHunt.com Please comment, like, subscribe, and share.

This is Episode one of a Special Edition Black History Month series. I teamed up with Leticia Hunt, we wanted to being light and awareness to other black people who have had a significant contribution to our culture, and moving us forward. This is from our perspective.

Such a good talk with Chrys about so many things! I appreciate her authenticity and candor about life, being a mom, an entrepreneur, an author, how she takes care of herself etc. We shared so many laughs, but so many "aha"moments. It was just like talking to one of your close girlfriends. I believe that it is something in the episode for everybody.

We are talking about how to set goals, the different type of goals, and how to measure your goals.

On this episode I chat with Alycia Levels Moore about many things. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on this episode, as you will hear from the several laughs throughout the episode.We had good ole fashioned girl talk, like two friends. But we covered a lot of ground, she definitely dropped some gems that I believe will inspire every type of woman. She definitely lived up to her mantra "Live to Inspire"

This week on the podcast I share 3 ways you can manifest your purpose. The key word is *action*. You have to be committed to taking the steps needed to create the life that you want to live, and a life that you love. Click the link in my bio to take a listen.

We all do and lot of talking, but with no Purpose. When was the last time you really thought about what you said before the words left your mouth? I’ll Wait. We either attract or repel what we want, just by the words we speak. Deep Huh? Changing what I say and how I say it has CHANGD MY LIFE. On Volume 2 of “Audio Affirmations” we are talking about being in tune with your Star Player, yeah YOU.

This week we are talking about Legacy Building. When your time is up? What will you leave behind? What will outlast you? I Your legacy. It's something you create during your life solely to benefit future generations, something you may never see come to fruition. I know you may be surprised, but your legacy is not solely about you- but more, about others and how you will enrich their life.

Birthdays always serve as a time of reflection for me, always looking for ways that I can improve and level up. Life is a journey, and I want to be as equipped as I can for the journey. Life speaks to us at all time, but we have to be a participant in our lives to recognize the lessons. Visit the site: nikiapope.com In this special edition of the podcast, I will be sharing 29 Lessons I learned from the previous year. I always take inventory of the things learned, and pivotal moments of that year. This helps me to stay in a constant state of Gratitude, and helps me to feel empowered moving forward. Because I know that I am stronger, wiser, and more resilient.

If you believe the phrase you are what you think, then life truly stems from your thoughts. But we cannot rely purely on thoughts; we must translate thoughts into words and eventually into actions in order to manifest our intentions.

 Affirmations strengthen us by helping us believe in the potential of something we desire to manifest. When we verbally affirm our dreams and ambitions, we are empowered with a deep sense of confidence and faith that our words will become reality. On this installment of "Audio Affirmation" I Share Success Affirmations.

This is the first of many episodes to come, thank you for joining me. On this episode, we talk about the Purpose of the Podcast and I share some things to consider when deciding to step out on Faith and live a life of Purpose. I hope that the insights, perspective and suggestions shared will empower you to discover your purpose and to live it out loud. I am so excited to share and build with you.