21 Minutes or Less Podcast
By 21 Minutes or Less
21 Minutes or Less PodcastApr 20, 2020
Episode 67: It's In the Action
In this episode, the host discuss Black History figure C.T. Vivian. The hosts learned about C.T. Vivian through Clayton State's Diversity Leadership Certification. Listen to how they tie the phrase "It's in the Action," to leadership, advocacy, and self-care.
Episode 66: Kristina McInnis
In this episode, the hosts speak to Kristina about being a influencer and marketer. Kristina McInnis is a self-made Influencer and blogger in Portland, Oregon. She love to open up about the blogging world and what it’s really like to dive into your passion head first. She share's her experience and opinions on trends, fashion and so much more on my Podcast – The Bottled Blonde – and on her YouTube channel in addition to her blog. Kristina makes it easy to talk about boys, booze, business, and beauty anywhere!
Episode 65: Ways to Spoil Yourself or Partner
In this episode, the hosts gave ways to spoil yourself if you are single or just want to do something to make yourself feel good. The hosts also discussed the different ways to spoil your partner using the 5 Love Languages.
Episode 64: Let's Talk about Mental Health
In this episode, the hosts discuss mental health, purpose, and ways to overcome challenges.
Episode 63: Yoga
In this episode, the hosts discuss trying Yoga on their fitness journey. Listen to the episode to find out the two Yoga classes they tried and a health food restaurant.
Episode 62: Cecillian Malcolm- Victory Through the Odds
In this episode, the hosts interviewed Cecillian Malcom on her healing journey. Ceciliann Malcom is a wife, author, entrepreneur, and aspiring life coach. She desires to bring awareness to the body of Christ on the importance of pursuing God wholeheartedly and allowing Him to Heal and transform every area of life. Her passion for seeing others become whole has led her to her start her blog and YouTube channel, Journey of Wholiness, where she inspires those around her to take responsibility for their own healing. Cofounder of the Writer's Source, she also motivates believers to heal so they can share their stories for God's glory.
Episode 61: Money Beliefs
In this episode, the hosts discuss different money beliefs. They also dive into different ways ones childhood upbringing may play a role in the money beliefs of adults.
Episode 60: Dear Future Lawyer
Neena R. Speer is an attorney, author, speaker, and truth dealer. She has a solo law firm called the Neena R. Speer Law Firm LLC. She is a Founder and Executive Director of her mentoring nonprofit focused on continuous mentorship for all students at all levels K-12 & college, Step 1-2-3 Mentor for Life Initiative that she started her 3L year of law school. Lastly, she is a four-time published author with her most recent book is Dear Future Lawyer: An Intimate Survival Guide for the Female Minority Law Student (soon to be released for the first time on Kindle in Nov. 2020 since she published the print book in Sept 2018) Her passion since she was in eighth grade was to be a criminal defense attorney in her hometown where she grew up: Birmingham, AL. She is living out that dream and speaking for countless organizations including the University of Alabama School of Law, the YMCA, the Black Girl Project, the National HBCU Pre-Law Summit, and her upcoming TedxYouth Davenport Talk entitled “Diversity Redefined” March 2021 about her experiences as a law student, a black minority in the law field, and her journey past failing her first bar exam. She specializes in Trademarks, Copyrights, Business Formation, Contracts Drafting/Review, Criminal Defense, and Family Law.
Episode 59: Ideal Self-Care Routine
In this episode, the hosts discuss their ideal self-care routine.
Episode 58: Jai Tee
Jaitee, displays a lifestyle of what it truly means to be a creative entrepreneur. Being an innovative revolutionary among the present millennial class of leaders, Jaitee has seen creativity ignited among everyone he’s worked with. Now honing natural talent developed skill, and divine reinforcement, Jaitee has expanded his brand as the creative entrepreneur by building the creative branding agency, Justraw Creatives, a nexus for creative design, brand identity, & strategic strategy. Justraw is also the parent company of two growing brands, The WGSR Brand & the Church Collection. Jaitee is a people-oriented, outgoing, humorous, light-spirited yet energized, powerful, and prolific personality ready to empower and legitimize a generation with his multi-faceted gift of creativity.
Episode 57: Traveling in the States and Abroad Part II
In this episode, the hosts discuss their girls trip to New Orleans.
Episode 56: Mission Bonita
For the past 20 years ZAN has participated in other community arts programs and that use creativity to teach life skills. ZAN feels it is her mission to increase our individual capacity for ridiculousness and if it isn't by her comic parodies she also certifies people to laugh for no reason! She believes it is time to reclaim the role of the artists, it is time for a new Star System, not based on psychotic egoism but based on the idea that the storyteller is the inspiration for personal and community transformation. ZAN is currently nominated for a Junction Community award. Zan now serves as Producer on the new Children's web series "Mission Bonita"
Episode 55: Traveling In the States and Abroad
In this episode, the hosts discuss how everything is opening back up around the world. We discuss traveling with friends, baecations, trying new things, and lessons we learned.
Episode 54: Being a Serial Entrepreneur
In this episode, the hosts speak with Dawanna who has a servant attitude and loves helping others achieve their personal and professional goals. She has been a high school business and financial educator for 12 years. Motivating, inspiring, and teaching others financial literacy and entrepreneurship is her passion. With a passion and gift to help others succeed, she has found that developing leaders and individuals is what she loves most. A woman of many hats, she has founded several small businesses including a craft business, personal & business consulting, financial consulting, bookkeeping, website and social media management, photography, editorial services, tax preparation and educational consulting. Dawanna loves serving the Lord and is an active member in her church. She is a member of several organizations and enjoys giving back to the community.
Episode 53: Outsourcing: Interns
Episode 52: Social and Emotional Wellness
In this episode, Raioni Madison speaks on how she started her nonprofit organization 3D Girls, Inc., a 501(c)(3). The organization has a mission to educate and empower young women to be advocates for themselves and their families. Her organization also promotes social and emotional wellness.
Episode 51: Gaslighting Part II: Professional Relationships
Episode 50: All About Keysha
In this episode, Keysha explains her background in academic and life coaching, the reason why she prefers to be in a relationship, and how traveling is a big part of her self-care.
Episode 49: Gaslighting Part I: Personal Relationships
In this episode, the hosts discuss red flags to look for when it comes to gaslighting. Keysha Milana goes into dept about some of her past experiences surrounding gaslighting. The hosts also gives suggestions on how to remove yourself from a manipulator.
Episode 48: Life Happened
In this episode, one of the 21 Mins or Less hosts Nakiea Smith discuss why she extended her stay in graduate school, her entrepreneurship endeavors, and the status of her love life.
Episode 47: The Shaming of Black Women and Controlling Images Part II
In Part II, the hosts discuss the last few controlling images to shame Black women through media.
Episode 46: Asa Dugger -She’s Talking to God
Asa Dugger is a Content Creator, Believer, On-Camera Host, and Brand Strategist based in Los Angeles, CA! She is passionate about all things Faith, Lifestyle, Beauty, and Wellness! Her mission is not to influence, but to impact. In this episode, Asa discusses how she balances entrepreneurship, how she uses different strategies for time management and how she makes big business decisions.
Episode 45: The Shaming of Black Women and Controlling Images Part I
In this episode, the hosts discuss the shaming of Black women in media.
Episode 44: Monica Akpotosevwe
Monica Akpotosevwe is the CEO and founder of TegaTravels. TegaTravels creates opportunities for travelers to experience more travel, more self discovery and more adventure without headache and overwhelm. The idea is to relieve the overwhelm of the planning process so people can do more of what they love. TegaTravel’s culture and foundational belief thrives on being whole and happy through self discovery, new experiences and self care.
Episode 43: Rebranding
In this episode, the hosts sheds light on their rebranding process.
Episode 42: Andrieka "AJ" Austin
AJ Austin went from homelessness, divorce, and the death of her mother (all on the same day). She shares how this led her to becoming an award-winning Professional Speaker, 15x Author and best-seller, a Master Life Coach Certification Trainer (having certified 130+ Coaches worldwide), CEO of The International Center for Life Coach Training, LLC, and Founder of www.blacklifecoachtraining.com and Boss of Me University, where she helps Coaches confidently convert conversations to clients, cash, checks, and credit cards!
Episode 41: Energy Levels
In this episode, the hosts discuss 12 ways to increase your energy levels for the New Year.
Episode 40: Alicia Watson
Alicia Watson is a Maryland-based cinematographer and photographer. A passionate storyteller, she started as an actor and playwright and evolved into owning and operating Ali Watson Media, a boutique digital media company focused on helping small business and entrepreneurs brand visually and authentically. Through being a writer, filmmaker, playwright, speaker, and now author, Alicia draws on her gifts of empathy and optimism to connect visionary, purpose-seeking believers to the truth we have in Christ.
Episode 39: Growing Through Grief
This episode discusses the five stages of grief, coping strategies, and personal struggles with grief.
Episode 38:Keniysha J. Watts
Keniysha J. Watts is the owner of Serenity's Lavish Events, Simply Natural Grace and Keniysha J. Watts LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a 28 years old wife and mother of three and a full time entrepreneur. She is also healing from stage 3 breast cancer holistically at the present time. Keniysha was diagnosed on December 31, 2019 and have taken on a journey some wouldn't imagine they had the option to do so. She coach women on how to heal their dis-eases naturally and how to start their creative business debt free. She is also a luxury event planner which has been in business for a little over three years, and now during the pandemic have partnered with her husband to bring an all natural skin care line Simply Natural Grace LLLP.
Episode 37: Ending the Year with Goals
This episode discusses the hosts goals for 2021, along with accomplished goals for 2020! Let’s hear what they have accomplished.
Episode 36: Interview with Ajai Scott
Ajai is a Radical Self-Love Motivator and Coach with a purpose to spread love and light to everyday folks on how to self-love from where you are, how to love you first and to know you are not alone through motivational affirmations, coaching, and strategies. Self-love is individual work and Radical is collective work. We need each other to radically love ourselves. She is a God girl and her work is for you to love, celebrate, and embrace all of YOU first while still keeping others at the forefront. Ajai's favorite three words are Love. Light. Laugh.
Episode 35: Georgia Runoff Election 2020
In this episode, the hosts got to discuss the Georgia runoff election and policy change around paid sick leave with the political advocate Duncan Kirkwood. Duncan Kirkwood is an author, a speaker, and a global resilience advocate. Duncan has been recognized nationally for leading the organizing and advocacy effort to pass the Alabama School Choice and Opportunity Act in 2015. Among many awards and recognitions, Duncan is a recipient of the National Game Changers award from Policy Innovators in Education.
Episode 34: Interview with Donna Cole
Donna is a Learning and Development Strategist and a healthcare management professional. She help individuals and organizations bridge the gap between vision and outcome. She is passionate about personal development and strategic planning. She is a avid reader and a traveler. Donna stopped living life on everyone's term, and instead looked deep inside her self and to learn that she had hidden skills and interests.
Episode 33: Racism as a Public Health Threat
In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent AMA ruling to recognize racism as a public health threat.
Episode 32: Interview with RaQuita Weathers
RaQuita Weathers, MBA is a experienced full-time Corporate Financial Analyst and owner of Belle Rouge Photography. RaQuita is recognized for her creative works of art and business knowledge. She has been an entrepreneur for the past five years, all while maintaining a full-time career. Outside of professional achievements, RaQuita is a loving wife and mother to a three year son, and two month old daughter. Throughout her entrepreneurship journey, she has made it her mission to help women and fellow business owners create content that captures the eye and entices conversation through photography. For her debut powershoot "Lifestylish" in January 2019, RaQuita made $1,000 in sales within a week after launching her new experience for clients. Most recently, RaQuita has co-partnered with Shanicka Roberts and opened the Photography BAE Studios for photographers and clients in the Atlanta area. She is also the creator and co-host of the Photography BAE Podcast created specifically for Beginner Photographers where B.A.E. is Business, Advice and Education.
Episode 31: 2020 Elections
In this episode, the hosts discuss the 2020 Presidential election results.
Episode 30: Social Dilemma
In this episode, the hosts discuss the Netflix Documentary Social Dilemma.
Episode 29: Interview with Alicia Carroll
Alicia is the creator of Flora’s Angels, a handmade skincare company. Alicia graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences. Currently, Alicia is leading the Performance Analytics team at an award-winning digital advertising agency as well as being SuperMom to her nine-year-old son, Evan.
Social Media & Websites
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Episode 28: Different Types of Fasts
In this episode, the hosts discuss different types of fasts. They also discuss some benefits and side effects of fasting.
Episode 27: Interview with Monica Makeda
Monica Makeda, our favorite Cousin, is the owner of the empowerment brand Conscious Kingdom and host of the award winning podcast FREADOM! #FREADOM is a LITerary podcast that explores knowledge, culture & all things BLACK! Knowledge is Power & we obtain it effectively through reading, comprehension and sharing our stories. Oratory narration has been a part of Black culture since the beginning of time, the podcast is her love letter to amplify the Black voice and share true, authentic stories. She discusses all things encompassing the Black Experience with an emphasis on highlighting fellow creatives!
Episode 26: For New Entrepreneurs
In this episode, the hosts discuss different tips as new entrepreneurs.
Episode 25: Interview with Tasha W.
Tasha Wilson also known as Tasha W: The Messenger of Hope, is a published author and transformational speaker. Her life's mission is to inspire millennial women on how to rise from a place of pain to a posture of promise. She uses her life experiences and educational background to help millennial women unlock the treasure that's within, confront pitfalls from the past, and explore the power of fearlessness.
Episode 24: Cognitive Distortions Part II
In this episode, the hosts continue their conversations about cognitive distortions.
Episode 23: Cognitive Distortions Part I
In this episode, the hosts discuss cognitive distortions and how they can influence your thinking.
Episode 22: Interview with Nicole Sharma
Nic Hyl helps to make women feel beautiful in the skin that they are in, because they believe that all women are beautiful, no matter the portrayal that they are typically fed from the world. She grew up in Florida and was raised by Jamaican parents. A travel inspired life is in her soul. As she was working in NYC’s fashion industry under various designers and brands, her desire to express her opinion on fashion grew, until she finally launched my own brand.
Episode 21: Burnout
It is the 21st episode of the 21 Minutes or Less Podcast... throws confetti. In this episode, the hosts discussed different signs of burnout and how to avoid burnout.
Episode 20: Interview with Brittiany Cierra
Brittiany Cierra is a storyteller with over a decade of experience, especially in the digital space. Her areas of expertise are full service marketing and culture critiques. She is currently the senior manager of Audience Development at BET while running her marketing agency Cur8ted Media, which has been in business for a year.
Episode 19: Low Grade Depression in the Current Political Climate
In this episode, the hosts talk about Michelle Obama's low grade depression, the current political climate, and the negative affects of consuming too much social media.
Episode 18: Interview with Jasmine Coicou
Jasmine is a Jesus Girl, wife, mom, Occupational Therapist and the creator of the Covered Planner. Her brand Covered is a community for the woman who is juggling wearing many hats to help her find the tools needed to gracefully carry out all of responsibilities while keeping her relationship with God first and while taking care of herself. She has sold over 500 planners since her brand launched in 2019.