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This week I am talking to Entrepreneurs, Podcasters, and Business Besties...Jovon Brumfield & Summer Swafford Summer and Jovon are the founders of Field & Ford, a boutique consulting firm that provides professional development and business skills training for remote professionals and established entrepreneurs as well as the first podcasters signed to DaWholeDamnShow. Summer and Jeaux are continuing the Women in Business for Women's History Month and stop by to discuss the importance of creating a strong support system as an entrepreneur. These ladies tell us how having a group of like minded individuals help them become better women and business owners each and every day. They are able to vent concerns, bounce ideas to each other, and even be accountability partners to keep their bestie on track with their goals. Not to mention they give some information on how you can change your mindset and work for yourself with their Pathway to Pivot Program. Plus Field & Ford tells us what IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME to start doing to cultivate a strong entrepreneurial network. All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Connect with Jovon → Here Connect with Summer → Here Follow Field & Ford on IG → Here Are you ready to leave your 9-5 and have complete control of your time and earning potential?  Apply for Field & Ford's Pathway to Pivot Accelerator Program → Here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

This week I am talking to Podcaster and Entrepreneur...Monique Lemmon. Mo is 1/3 of UNestablished Podcast and the Owner of the Lemmon Touch. Mo is the second in my Women's History Month Women in Business Series. Monique and I are talking about her recent leap of faith, quitting her 9 to 5 to focus on The Lemmon Touch full-time. Mo tells us the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial life. Monique tells us what she has learned and what she would do differently if she could do it over again. It's the conversation you want to hear if you're thinking about taking the plunge into your own business. Plus Monique tells you what IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME to do to prepare to leave your 9 to 5 and bet on yourself. All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow Monique on IG → here Follow The Lemmon Touch on IG → here Visit The Lemmon Touch → here Listen to UNestablish Podcast episode with Jeaux Brumfield → here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

This week I am talking to Herbalist, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist...Shanae Jones. Shanae Jones is founder of FLYEST, a Hip-Hop inspired tea company that challenges people to change the way they think and drink tea. Shanae is my first guest in my Women's History Month tribute series to Women in Business. Shanae and I tackle the topic of buying local (and ESPECIALLY buying from a black woman). We discuss the economic implications of purchase power and why it is important to shop in a place that aligns with your core values! We also talk how she got started and how she fought her own insecurities to make herself the face of her company and what it has meant to her business. Plus Shanae tells us what IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME for black women to start doing to get started in business. All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow Shanae on IG → here Follow FLYEST on IG→ here Visit FLYEST website→ here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

This week I am giving you the first solo episode of the year. Not gonna lie, it came right at the right time. I need to get something out. I recapped the week that was for me last week. Tired...emotionally drained...and I had nothing left to give. So I discuss what I did and how I was able to finally take my phone out of Do Not Disturb. All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

This week I am talking to Community Advocate, Social Media Creator, and Podcaster...Kina Reed. Joquina Reed is a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) practitioner and owner of J Reed Consulting LLC, a business equipping people, places, and organizations with tools to identify and amplify the needs of the least protected and to create opportunities to enlarge a mutual vision of shared humanity. Kina and I discuss the unique experience of being black and depressed in the United States. Years of oppression, racism, exclusion, torture, and of course slavery has created a distinctive mental health experience different from any other race or nationality. Kina and I get into how we got here, our mental health states, and how we can cope (individually and collectively) We also discuss how Kina has hated on me over the years. *shrug* Plus KIna and I tell you what IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME to do break this generational curse. All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow divestingfromwhiteness on IG → here Follow theantiblacknessreader on IG → here Visit Kina's Website → here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

This week I am talking to Reiki Practitioner, Doula, and Future Podcaster...Jana'y Johnson. Jana'y Johnson is a level 3 Reiki Practitioner and owner of Rebellious Reiki Healing and Holistic Wellness. Jana'y and I discuss the practice and importance of Reiki. You know I have to explore my mystic side! We talk about chakras, and how these energy centers can help you with physical pain, anxiety, refocusing your spirit. We also break down my chakra alignment (performed by Jana'y) and I tell you the impact it made...IMMEDIATELY! Plus Jana'y tells you what IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME for in reference to Reiki. All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow Jana'y on IG → here Follow Intentional Realitea on IG → here Visit Rebellious Reiki → here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

This week I am talking to Podcaster, Visionary, and Creative Powerhouse...Ona Oghogho. Ona is the founder of Blk Pod Collective; a global digital community for Black audio creatives and Blk Pod Festival; an annual Podcast Conference where Black audio creatives can come together to network and learn; as well as the founder of Adode Media; a full-service podcast production agency with an accompanying studio. Ona and I discuss burnout...specifically her well publicized burnout after last year's BLK Pod Festival. It was a physical, mental, and emotional toll that affected her on all levels of her life. How did she recover? How is she still recovering? And we discuss why we can never live up to people's expectations of us. We also talk about how boundaries can help prevent burnout from stopping toxic people from taking from you to the most innocent questions from individuals who mean well and come from a place of kindness and giving (ahem...me) Plus Ona tells us what IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME to do to prevent burnout. All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow Ona on IG → here Follow her podcast The Podcast Trapper on IG→ here Discover All The Things Ona Does → here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here vpQh3xU8DVcvwcfwDYwV

This week I am talking to fellow Podcaster, Entrepreneur, and Think Coach...Malliron Hodge. Malliron Hodge is the host of Baddies with Business, a podcast into the lives and experiences of entrepreneurship as a Black woman. Malliron and I talk about grief. We both discuss the losses of our fathers (Malliron had more than just the loss of her dad) and how it has affected us and continues to affect us. We also discuss dealing with the guilt you feel after losing a loved one and how you have to learn to live with regrets to move forward with life. Plus I can't let Malliron go without telling me about her Baddies with Business podcast and community that connects like-minded Black women entrepreneurs across the country. All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow Malliron on IG → here Follow Baddies with Business on IG → here Visit Baddies with Business → here Listen to the Baddies with Business Podcast → here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

This week I am talking to Podcaster, Author, and Public Health Scientist...PM Kester. PM Kester is the host of How To Take A Break, a wellness centered podcast that helps overwhelmed individuals recognize that they have time in their day for rest, growth, and healing. PM gets me together on why it is important to take a break and the benefits of listening to your body. Something I admittedly don't do well. PM clues me in that taking a break doesn't necessarily mean "rest". We also the guilt associated with taking a break and steps to push past it... SPOILER ALERT: It's Therapy! Plus PM tells you how just breaking from your routine for 30 minutes can help you accomplish MAJOR goals in your life! All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow PM Kester on IG → here Listen to How To Take A Break → here Visit her site → here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

This week I am doing my first solo episode of 2023! I had a lot on my mind but it's amazing how one IG reshare can give you exactly what you need and what to talk about. So I am catching you up on life and telling you why I am working to eliminate all the versions of Jarratt and just have one that remains. Shout Out to all of my friends that helped me see the light. Plus I give you a little glimpse of my 2023 goals and tell you why I am giving myself some grace...for once. All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

This week I am talking to Adult Content Creators, Master Fetish Trainers, and Podcasters...Jet Setting Jasmine & King Noire. Jet Setting Jasmine & King Noire are award winning performers and producers that are not only business partners (Royal Fetish Films) but husband & wife as well as parents. Jasmine, King and I take on the topic of what it takes to be a sex positive parent. With a 14 year old and a 11 year old, I felt like this was the best duo to give me tips on how to talk to my kids about sex. We discuss how negative sex tropes have gotten passed down through families and why we need to stop this from continuing. Plus Jet Setting Jasmine & King Noire tell us what IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME for parents to start doing to be sex positive. All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow Jet Setting Jasmine on IG → here Follow King Noire on IG → here Listen to their Podcast Royal Fetish Radio → here For enjoyable adult content visit Royal Fetish Films → here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

This week I'm talking to my friend and self proclaimed unicorn...Aushiana. After the month I had last month Aushi wanted to check on me so we decided the check in needed to be a podcast episode. Aushiana and I have an open discussion about the 'Honeymoon Phase' of relationships. How do you know when you in it? How long does it last? How causes it to end? Plus, Aushi tells us what we should do when the honeymoon is over... All of this and so much more on...It's About DAMN Time! Follow Aushiana on IG→ here and you can follow me on FB, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here For more blogs, pods, and digital content go to DaWholeDamnShow.com

So....I'm back!!! Uh, kinda?! This week's solo episode I return to give you all a life update. I mean it's been a long time. I talk how I'm doing after my Dad's Memorial, how I've been affected, and how my siblings and I rallied together during this timeframe Plus I tell you what's next for me, this podcast, and maybe a little bit with DaWholeDamnShow All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link => Here

This week's solo episode that we can kinda call the season finale (I know...I said no more season but hey *shrug*) I address why I missed last week. Sometimes Life be lifing and well I will tell you all about why I feel like no matter what happens I must do what needs to be done. Sorry it's a cryptic description but this episode is me pretty raw. I promise I don't cry this time. Plus I will talk about the future of The Damn Awards! All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link => Here

This week I am talking to Friend and Ascender of the Corporate Ladder...Ayan Martin Ayan is a Global Procurement Strategist that provides leadership and procurement strategy guidance for the Marketing organization at HP Inc. Ayan and I talk the struggles of women in Corporate America face when it comes to dating. It is not easy for these shot caller...Did I just say shot callers?! Yikes! We discuss personal dating struggles and misconceptions about successful, career oriented women. Plus "Yan" gives her personal red and green flags for dating a woman in Corporate America. All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow Ayan on Linkedin → here Follow Ayan on IG → here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more → @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more → @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

This week I am talking to Friend of the show, Fellow Podcaster and Content Creator...Irmari Rosario Ortiz Irmari is the host of Moms No Expert Expert Podcast and my co-host on Parents After Midnight Podcast Irmari and I have an unscripted (and y'all know I don't do unscripted) discussion our mental state. Both of us suffer from depression. Both of us are affected by seasonal depression. And both of us are checking in with each other. Irmari also opens up on why she had to take a break from podcasting, how she had to focus on her, and some of the repercussions she faced putting herself first. Plus we briefly talk about Irmari creating an OnlyFans account! All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow Irmari on IG→ here Follow Moms No Expert Podcast on IG → here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more → @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more → @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

This week I am talking to Master Conversationalist and Content Creator...Auntie Roni Roni has created an online community for objective conversations that anyone can ask the questions you may not feel comfortable asking anyone else. Roni and I have an open discussion on a myriad of relationship topics from questions created by her community. We talk everything from non-monogamous relationship to why we feel that sex therapy and couple's counseling should NOT be done at the same time. Plus Auntie Roni and I give out our personal relationship red flags. All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow Auntie Roni on IG → here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more → @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more → @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here

I'm a little late dropping but I know you didn't think I wasn't gonna forget you...it is Tuesday after all. This week besides telling you why I am late...I talking about not taking everyone with you. In the grand scheme of things, the people that you had when you first started will not make it to the final destination. It's up to you to decide what that looks like. Plus we are celebrating It's About DAMN Time 2 year anniversary!!! All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link => Here

This week is a REWIND episode where I'm talking to the multi-faceted, black unicorn...Aushiana from September of 2021. Aushi is a good friend that I have know for over 14 years. Aushiana and I have an open discussion about love. What does it mean to us? What do movies and television get wrong when it comes to love? Do we need more prevalent examples of love in our community to help show us the way? Plus, we break down why I can't...uh, I mean why people, yes people...why can't people get it right? Too high of expectations? Not communicating your love language properly? Social Media? We answer all of those questions and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow Aushiana on IG→ here and you can follow me on FB, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here For more blogs, pods, and digital content go to DaWholeDamnShow.com

This week I am talking to Nutritionist and Content Creator...Medina Henry. Medina is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner that focuses on helping POC living with pre & type 2 diabetes naturally balance blood sugar, lower A1C and eliminate the need for diabetes medication. Medina and I talk all things nutrition from better food choices to supplements. We also discuss how the choices we make as individuals can break toxic family eating styles. Plus Medina tells us the magic cheat code for a healthier lifestyle! All of this and so much more...It's About DAMN Time! Follow Medina on IG → here Follow Medina on TikTok → here Visit her website → here Want to learn about The 5 Day Blood Sugar REBOOT? → here Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @DaWholeDamnShow Follow this on Facebook, Twitter, IG, & more @ItsAboutDamnTimePod Damn University Merch now available click link → Here