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Tamara Crespo-Hyson is a beauty entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, education and team building. She has won the Wella Studio Young Artist of the Year, been featured as a Wella Top 10 Colorist of the Year and most recently added the internationally coveted, Certified Master Color Expert with Wella Professionals.  In this episode she talks about her journey as a mom of two sets of twins, dropping out of school to pursue her dreams and transitioning her business during questionable situations and difficult circumstances, most recently being COVID-19. She shares how her connection with God and serving others has helped her to grow and sustain her business. This AlcheMe Chic influencer is a spiritual power house that you must know! ENJOY!!!!

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Follow Tamara and her team on Instagram: @ego_trip_hair_salon and go to her website: www.egotriphs.com

Kimberly Bush is a producer, content, creator, social media maven and spiritual seeker who loves inspiring women through candid and playful yet soulful conversations. Sharing her spiritual journey and lessons learned along the way; her main focus is to create and curate inspirational content to empower women to live limitlessly and authentically. Kimberly's openness to talk about her journey/adventure in self development and self awareness has made her a voice of positive leadership that women need, hence why AlcheMe Chic is crushing over this bad ass, spiritual seeking, woman of influence. ENJOY!!!!

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You can find and follow Kimberly's lifestyle blog: www.mizzezola.com and follow her on all social media platforms @mizzezola

Kandi Watson is the founder of Love Works TV. She started this Love empire with a passion for singles, the purpose was for singles to redirect their perspective in a positive way. Using her own journey in being single and NOT enjoying it, she combined her spiritual growth and challenges to help other single women that are experiencing similars upsets. Kandi was not a willing participant in going down this path but through her journey of opening up to what God wanted for her she was able to find a deeper meaning and purpose for her journey. Now married, Kandi shares from beginning to present about what it takes to renew your mindset and focus on your purpose, even when you're being stubborn about it. Our journey is more than the destination it's the journey, listen in as Kandi shares so great wisdom of what it takes to love your singlehood and beyond.  ENJOY!!!

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Follow Kandi and her Husband Dwayne Watson on their vlog Love Works TV:

www.loveworkstv.com

Nichomi Higgins, also known as Nikki,  is a wife, mother, mental health advocate, business mindset coach, entrepreneur, licensed psychotherapist and passionate communicator with a powerful will to help uplift and encourage the lives of women around the world. Nichomi has utilized her past battles with depression and emotional trauma to mobilize her ability to be supportive and effective in creating a positive change in women. In this episode Nikki shares some key reasons why women suffer from mental blocks, as well as discuss how her own spirituality helped her get on her feet to follow the path of her purpose. Although her beginnings was in Corporate-America, she has transitioned through the metal health field as a marriage and family therapist, and one of the few professionals of color that specialized in treating eating disorders and negative body image amongst women of color. Having the experience of both Corporate-America and psychology, makes her the best psychotherapist and business mindset coach to tackle any obstacle for any woman of ambition. Nichomi's mission to help other women align with their purpose makes her an AlcheMe Chic badass!!! ENJOY!!!!

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If you're looking forward to advancing your career, become an entrepreneur or just simply advance your current entrepreneur venture make sure you contact Nikki!!

Websites: www.solcenteredtherapy.com (California residence only) , www.solcenteredcoaching.com (Worldwide) 

IG: @solcentered_solpowered

Stefanie Moore is a wife, mother, author and occupational therapist. A little over ten years ago she authored a book entitled "What You Should Know About A Man After The 3rd Date: 50 Questions You Need To Ask To Really Know Who A Man is..." This workbook helps women navigate the dating world and escape the fantasy into a healthy reality of what you really want, who you are and how to truly get to know the man you're with. In this episode we discuss ways dating has changed with the new social media/online dating era and how even after being married why this book still keeps the spice brewing in any relationship. Stefanie has always been a champion for women growing and developing, which is why she is PERFECT for our AlcheMe Chic family! ENJOY!!!

P.S. You can find Stefanie's book on Amazon under her Authored name Stefanie Jane Helms!

P.S.S. A little under two weeks after this interview Stefanie gave birth to beautiful twins! Talk about BAD ASS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 

In this episode I dive into a possible answer to the forever question of: "When will I ever meet my husband?" or "When will I find a man?" I personally and wholeheartedly feel that there are a group of women left out of a possible narrative that would be THEE answer. I believe following the path to your purpose will lead you to love. I talk about some women I've followed and admired over the years and I've noticed something each of their love stories have in common; all of them were well on their path towards their purpose. I know you're thinking "How do I know what my purpose is?" and no worries my friend I have a lead that will help you get there! Follow us on Instagram @alchemechicpodcast and download the Anchor app to leave us a voicemail to be featured in the next episode. ENJOY!!!!

Ashley (Jacobs) Poole is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, published writer, and political activist. A decision made out of fear would land her incarcerated and six months pregnant, Ashley had no clue that she would end up changing the lives of so many women through her tragedy. In this episode we learn how Ashley went from a fearful pregnant mother, to being behind bars while pregnant, to later becoming a political activist in prison reform for pregnant inmates. Did you know that up until 2010 women incarcerated in the United Sates were shackled while giving birth? Ashley story helped to change the laws to make that a practice of the past. Through her testimony at the state capitol, women who give birth while serving their sentences no longer have to do so under such stressful conditions. She shares her story in two books "Inside This Place, Not Of It" and "Say It Forward: A Guide To Social Justice Storytelling" both available on Amazon. ENJOY!!!!

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To learn more about her ongoing efforts to give voices to the those that don't have a platform; follow her as she builds her business Speaking On Purpose Inc. You can contact Ashley via email: mrsapoole32@yahoo.com or follow on Facebook: @Kennethandashleypoole 

LaToya Keys is an entrepreneur, proudly self proclaimed daddy's girl,  and for me personally, one of the best social media entertainers I know! LaToya has become in some ways my very own "Carrie Bradshaw" of my Facebook friends. She unabashedly shares her encounters with dating in this new age of unrealistic expectations and ever growing lack of self-awareness. She breaks down her perspective on dating and how us as women can take accountability on our own personal growth, observe the truths that men give us and how we can improve on our spiritual connection as it pertains to our dating life. As a wedding/event planner Latoya also shares with us what she has observed as the true secret behind a successful relationship from the process of couples planning their nuptials. ENJOY!!!! 

P.S. Connect with LaToya via her website www.ellekayevents.com or IG @ellekayevents  

P.S.S. The first three minutes of the podcast has some technical difficulties but it gets better! SORRY! 

Talina Smith is a wife, mother, beauty entrepreneur and prayer warrior! In this episode Talina shares with us her faith in taking major leaps in entrepreneurship. The same journey that has challenged her and has allowed her to grow into the beauty mogul that she is still becoming. The life of an entrepreneur is not easy but in spite of the hurdles Talina remains steadfast in keeping God first as she walks out her path in creating beauty one woman at a time! Learn about how she used her faith to build a clientele from nothing and create a makeup line in the midst of family turbulence. Talk about extraordinary! ENJOY!!!! 

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Follow Talina on social media-

IG: @dportierbeauty 

Facebook: @dportierbeauty

In this episode I continue to share the journey that I've decided to go on in healing my past with my absentee father. I decided to venture out and read a book by Gabrielle Bernstein called Judgement Detox: Release the Beliefs That Hold You Back from Living a Better Life. In this book she talks about judgement being fear based and when we judge we exchange love for fear. The emotional battle I had with my dad, I thought I "handled" it years ago. Until last October when my grandmother passed away and the flood gates opened and I found myself emotionally closed off and angry all over again. This book helped to dig to the root of my anger, address it and continue on this journey of forgiveness. In this open letter to my dad I have taken on his perspective in order to begin to develop compassion for him that can be on going. I have made the commitment to chase after love and peace and this is only the beginning. ENJOY!!!!! 

Rashon Monique Jefferson is a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to MANY! Rashon shares her story with her diagnosis of Lupus, Endometriosis and Thyroid cancer. Rashon gives love and support every moment she can, all while pouring into her community as a nurse at Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta (CHoA) . In this episode Rashon teaches us what it means to learn to take care of self...even when your natural instinct is to be there for everyone else. Rashon's light, fight, grit, practicality and overall jovial presence in the midst of challenge is exactly why she is a MUST for our AlcheMe Chic community to hear from. ENJOY!!!!

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If you'd like to reach out to Rashon for support or need someone to ask questions about your journey you can email her: rmm629@yahoo.com  

Holly Jackson is mother and making a difference with her passion to serve the deaf community as an interpreter. In this episode Holly helps us to gain perspective as well as educate us on the bold world of the deaf. Holly details her journey and how her faith kept her grounded and encouraged her to keep moving forward to help others, in spite of her own fears of how things may unfold. Find out how Holly pushed through challenges by completely changing her career path as well as challenges in mastering the American Sign Language (ASL)! Holly is a prime example of how we can add good to this world, serve others and still be a kick ass woman about her business. ENJOY!!!!

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To find out more on how you can help with supporting the deaf by emailing Holly:

HBJINTERPRETING@Gmail.com 

Erin Jones is a mother, sister, therapist, singer and spiritual motivator. Erin and I discuss the importance of therapy and what it's like to be completely changed by loss. Erin, and the rest of her family, had tough life lessons to learn when both her mother and father passed away 9 years, 364 days apart. She created an open support group, Onward, to help others sort through the process of dealing with grief and loss. Her faith mixed with her professional background along with her life experience has lead her to become a well rounded, life application therapist and support group leader. In this episode learn some small yet life altering gems that may help you to live your best self yet! Welcome to our tribe Erin, you are amaziballs!!!!!! ENJOY!!!!

Cathy Torres is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and wellness coach. She shares her weight loss journey and how her mental fortitude, combined with the desire to want better and more for family, lead her on a path she would've never imagined! She shares some vulnerable details of how unlearning some false stories she use to tell herself effected her children and how she turned that around. Cathy and I never met prior to us recording her story, but this episode is the best example I've ever experienced that displays how two strangers can still do great things together and NOT know each other at all! Cathy is DEFINITELY our tribe member and a transformation BAD ASS!!!! ENJOY!!!!! 

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Contact Cathy via:

IG: @hazeleyedandgettinfit

Email: ccostantino526@gmail.com

Website: www.cathyt.goherbalife.com

Have you ever heard of Imposter Syndrome or Imposter Phenomenon? Neither did I until I heard a recent Marie Forleo episode that helped me to identify and articulate some feelings that I've had in the past! I reference an article that I found which highlights a woman by the name of Dr. Valerie Young where she gives a brief synopsis that she has found in decades of research on high achievers feeling like a fraud! In her book "The Secret Thoughts Of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer From Imposter Syndrome And How To Thrive In Spite Of It", she goes over 5 different personality types to suffer from Imposter Syndrome.  ENJOY!!!!

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The article referenced in this episode: https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-different-types-of-imposter-syndrome-and-5-ways-to-battle-each-one

Marie Forleo Episode:https://www.marieforleo.com/2019/01/impostor-syndrome/

Elizabeth Cox Ted Talk Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQUxL4Jm1Lo

Ashley Johnson is a Senior Product Strategy Manager. While that is a pretty important work title, it doesn't hold a match to the most important title of MOTHER! In this episode Ashley and I talk about emotional health, self inflicted spiritual bondage and the power of the subconscious mind. Self awareness and self development has made Ashley a better mom and a better co-parent. Becoming a better you is not only the best love you can give yourself but it is also the best love you can give to those closest to you! ENJOY!!!!!

This episode is about betrayal and how to make the choice of using betrayal as a moment to become better, not bitter! ENJOY!!!!