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Imagine having a superpower to heal your distress while empathetically giving yourself permission to prioritize your peace, preserve your wellbeing, and elevate your perspective on what success and happiness mean to you. The American workplace is experiencing a chronic stress epidemic that’s making us sick from head to toe. Record numbers of employees are breaking down mentally, emotionally, and physically. The pandemic triggered something that has been dormant all along. The response manifested itself with the great resignation and quiet quitting, but in reality, people still have ambitions and need to work. So, what do you do to relieve the build-up of emotions that arise—anxiety, anger, stress, sadness, even sickness caused by working in toxic environments, passed over for well-deserved promotions, blind-sided by unexpected responsibilities, overwhelmed by lack of boundaries? How do you heal the burnout, frustration or disillusionment, when the cost of success seems too high, and fulfilment is fleeting? This book teaches you to use your power to make your pain pay you back. You have the agency to control the controllables; you can reduce unwanted emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. This book offers affirming, science-based self-care strategies and tools that you can use to overcome personal or professional storms, empowering yourself to be your own hero and promoting yourself to CEO of your life and wellbeing.   You’re Successful, But Are You OK? is packed with funny, relatable stories and inspirational affirmations to clear stress overload, allowing you to ignite the flow of healing, happiness, and holistic success in your life, now.    

It’s always important to know when something has reached its end. Closing circles. Shutting doors, finishing chapters; it doesn’t matter what we call it.  What matters is leaving in the past those moments that are over. Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open. Consider that God closed that door because he knew you were worth much more. In part 1 of When Closing Some Windows Open More Doors, I talked about how multitasking (aka too many open windows) impacts our brains.  Now let’s discuss how and why diminishing these distractions can open doors of destiny.

When your phone or computer has too many apps running — when there are too many windows open, you know what happens, right? It slows down because it’s trying to process all that info at once.  And, when all those windows are open at once, the computer or phone can freeze up and even crash. The same thing happens to us too when we have too many “windows” open simultaneously and for too long! Multi-tasking puts an awful strain on our brains and it's even proven by research!  

Ever thought you knew yourself only to discover parts you didn't realize were there? Whether it's the infamous smackdown by a nice guy like Will Smith at the Oscars or the blessings that we're often ungrateful for...Celebrity Minister and Celebrity Make-up Artist Kym Lee and host Deya Direct have a girlfriends heart to heart about how our  contradictory behaviors can reveal our truths and provide clarity about what we need to do and how we need to grow. One area of growth discussed was learning to live every moment fully to the best of our ability.  And while it's a very Hollywood mentality to always focus on the next big thing, Kym shares how Actress Angela Bassett helped her focus within and reminds us that 'next is actually now'.  Sound like a contradiction? But what if we're living in the midst of answered prayers? Discover what we mean...

Chef Enjolik Oree-Bailey of Low Country Quisine shares her tips on what it takes to be a new entrepreneur, new mom and new wife all while trying to keep things spicy in business and the bedroom. She even shares ingredients that are aphrodisiacs and her special recipe to give you that extra boost with your boo.

In a continuation from "HEAD AND HEART TALK: Free Your Mind and Body" Part 1 with Psychotherapist Andrea Wise-Brown, we explore how to free your mind from negative  thoughts, but also how thoughts can have a direct affect on your body and intimacy. We also cover what it means to: Be in a healthy relationship; How to communicate your needs more effectively; How to create a safe space for your partner, and so much more.

The group En Vogue once sang “Free Your Mind and the Rest will Follow…”  So if you’re ready to be released mentally, emotionally and more, tune in to the sixth season Superpower podcast.  All Season we’ll be discovering and discussing how you can Go Forth and Prosper in 2022! The first episode of the season features Psychotherapist Andrea Wise-Brown. Host Deya Direct talks to her about the connection between the mind, the body and the spirit, all the way from our heads to our sex lives.  In this episode you’ll learn so much including: How the brain is an engine and you have the power to mentally move from being a pessimist to becoming an optimist; How experiencing losses is a part of life's transition, but you can make the decision to grow; Life is always conspiring for your good; How black women, in particular, can work to overcome barriers and attract a better life; The connections between your brain and your body.

Super Self-care Life Coach Deya gets direct with Psychotherapist Tori Dixon about the challenges so many are having this holiday season coping with loss, change, and grief. In this episode you will learn how to: Embrace your truth not judge it, Work through the pain, Give yourself permission to enjoy happy moments, and; Reinvent your holiday traditions.

Are you afraid of being alone, afraid of rejection, afraid of disappointing others, afraid of being hurt AGAIN, afraid of failing or even afraid of what it takes to be successful?  Pushing past the fear and making the best decision for your life may not be easy nor popular, but the cost is too high not to.  You must own your truth, fight through the fear and choose what’s best for yourself! It’s natural to have a sense of fear about pain, failure, or anything that can cause an unpleasant experience.  Failing at something  does not make you a failure, you can Fail-Up.  God said that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. In this episode, I hope to help you do three things: Feel the Fear Face the Fear and Make it Your Friend Be Very Courageous & Fly  

The “Strong Black Woman” mantra is so embraced by our culture that it is seldom realized just how great of a toll it’s taken on the emotional well-being of black and African American women. As much as it may give us the illusion of control, strength and resilience, which can be positive and has served us well to a degree; it is also linked to adverse mental and physical health outcomes such as anxiety, depression and cardiovascular disease. In part 2 of this series, we discuss how and why the SBW concept was created and how it's impacting our overall well-being.

The “Strong Black Woman” mantra is so embraced by our culture that it is seldom realized just how great of a toll it’s taken on the emotional well-being of black and African American women. As much as it may give us the illusion of control, strength and resilience, which can be positive and has served us well to a degree; it is also linked to adverse mental and physical health outcomes such as anxiety, depression and cardiovascular disease. In this episode we discuss how the SBW concept may keep us from identifying what we need and reaching out for help, and for that matter even believing that we deserve to do so.

Hey strong woman!  Have you ever been accused of shrinking your man? Do you want to be in a healthy relationship that affirms your man God’s way, but you honestly don’t know how?  Would you like to learn how to use your femininity as an edge to win in love and life? Well, those are the questions we asked and answered in the first part of this updated  2.0 series “How to Love a Black Man God’s Way”  featuring Tammy Franklin, wife of multi-award winning Gospel artist Kirk Franklin. Here in part 2, not only does she share her story of relationship ups, downs, and lessons when it comes to “Loving God’s Way.”  But more specifically we learn how together she and Kirk turned one of his most private and vulnerable revelations into a testimonial tool to help others get delivered. 

Are you a strong woman?  Have you ever been accused of shrinking your man, or having such dominant or masculine energy that it’s hard for you to attract or keep a good and strong man? Do you want to be in a healthy relationship that affirms your man God’s way, but you honestly don’t know how?  Would you like to learn how to use your femininity as an edge to win in love and life? Maybe it’s time you learn how to diversify your communication portfolio.  Listen to this episode, featuring Tammy Franklin, wife of Gospel artist Kirk Franklin as she shares her story of relationship ups, downs and lessons when it comes to “How to Love a Black Man God’s Way.”

Distractions are sneaky little buzzards that can throw you off course if you're not careful. It's not always a major catastrophe; it can be small yet significant missteps or interruptions that build up over time.  The next thing you know two months turn into two years, if not 10; and you find yourself stuck in the same place emotionally, mentally, physically, professionally and, or financially. If you can relate to any of these, listen to this episode. It's time to break-free. Destiny is waiting for you to show up!  

Discover the surprising and pivotal roles that black women played in the bible starting with Eve and how it's directly impacting our lives today. You don't have to believe me, Dr. Theron D. Williams says all of his research is based in research and the proof is in the DNA.

The vaccine is here and the world is attempting to return to a new normal, yet things will never be exactly quite the same, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.  In fact, it can be good if we don’t get stuck. If you don't see the bright side yet, my hope is that by the end of this episode, you will see the light, a new vision and hope for yourself and those you love. Discover how to: Get Better Think Better Act Better and Grow

What you're about to experience is a treat! Some know her as CEO, Emmy Award Winning Media Executive, Minister and as a Best Selling Author, but for me Dr. Vikki Johnson has been a mentor, friend and safe-place for my soul. Now it's my honor to share her with you during this beautifully raw, authentic and life-changing conversation. In this episode you will learn: The definition of the soul and what makes it healthy and wealthy; how the connection between your emotions, physical health, and finances intersect inside the seat of your soul; How to know if you're flowing in God's divine timing and so much more!

Media mogul Sheila Eldridge shares her secrets to success as a black female entrepreneur.  Listen in and discover: What she says all strong black women need to do; How she defines the three levels of networking that's helped her become successful; Who she leaned on during her lowest moments personally and professionally; When she finally embraced the importance of self-care; And how she was able to pivot her business in 2020, even in the midst of COVID-19.

We have all be going through changes.   How do you deal with job loss, health issues, grief, loneliness and,or major life shifts? What happens when you're getting older, going through perimenopause or menopause for that matter?   Can you relate? Life-Coach Deya Direct shares her experiences and provides for key steps that you can take to increase self-care, wellness and happiness during the changes that life brings.

Self-care is discovering and owning who you are and who you are not.  In this two minute bonus episode you'll learn three powerful tips to feel good about who you are and own it more confidently, and enhance your well-being.