Misadventures of An Inspired Woman

Dr. Keisha & Elika decide to cram a whole day's activities into a few hours. They discuss some gym observations and some of the latest TikTok drama.

In this episode Dr. Keisha introduces Elika as a co-host. The two friends share how they met, and the dynamics involved. They also discuss the case of Reese Teesa, a woman who married a pathological liar and shared the story in 50 parts on TikTok. This episode I all about how meetings strangers can go right or wrong!

Parents are never prepared to bury a child. Lashawn Dennis is no exception. Yet, she found herself in this position when her 18 year old Marakah Ori Dennis (Rocki) suddenly passed away during her first semester of college. In this episode Dr. Keisha learns more about how Lashawn and her family utilized community as a part of their healing process, and how they have used this unforeseen tragedy as an opportunity to impact this same community in tangible ways. Through wellness circles, giving back and scholarships, Lashawn and her tribe continue to keep the legacy of Rocki alive. Rocki visited a pineapple farm as a child and lived by the words "Stand Tall, Wear a Crown and Be Sweet on the Inside".

In this episode, Dr. Keisha interviews her friend and "lil sis" Dacia Kings. Dacia is a musician who over time has evolved. They talk about Dacia's time in New York City trying to make it as a singer here and how the hustle caused her to lose herself. Dacia recently released a country single ride and talks to Dr. Keisha about how this is a return to her roots. She talks about anticipating a big birthday and the pressure she placed on herself because of what she perceives to be her lack of accomplishment. A good listen filled with laughs for anyone who needs some encouragement that they are doing okay.

After taking a 6 month sabbatical from work Dr. Keisha returns to New York City. In this episode she shares a little bit about her travels to Panama, Tanzania and Trinidad & Tobago. As a full-time faculty member she found herself heading towards burnout and this time away was very helpful. She discusses the biggest lessons she's learned as well as wha changes she is going to make as she returns to work as a professor of Psychology. As a bonus, she shares a bit about apartment hunting in Brooklyn, and how she narrowly avoided having a bad landlord.

What has Dr. Keisha been up to? Listen to this episode as she is placed on the hot seat by Kira aka Travelbecomesme. They discuss lessons learned after spending a month in Panama and the true meaning of rest. 

In this episode Dr. Keisha talks to Patricia Faison-Ball Bell about living life on purpose with a healthy does of self-care. Patricia shares about her recent book project which is focused on helping Black women build confidence and how retiring has allowed her to focus on the things she is passionate about. This intergenerational conversation is full of wisdom and sound advice, especially for those managing family and career responsibilities. 

In this episode Former Police Captain Sonia Pruitt shares her journey towards becoming the first African American woman to reach the rank of captain in Montgomery County. She also shares how being diagnosed with breast cancer twice made her evaluate her career decisions and ultimately led to her choosing her health.

Filled with lots of laughs and valuable insight, Dr Keisha and her friend Elika  talk about the importance of prioritizing yourself and living life by taking a chance on you! 

Dr. Keisha has made some hard decisions and is taking you the listener along for her new adventures!

In the final episode of this season of Misadventures of An Inspired Woman, Dr. Keisha interviews Helen Higginbotham, MBA, JD. They cover everything from the true meaning of Black Girl Magic, advocacy, activism and Black Travel.

In this episode, actress and mental health advocate Jillian Reeves  talks to Dr. Keisha about her journey from being a teen mom, to becoming an advocate for mental illness and her directorial debut in the film Broken.  Jillian's passion is to #EndTheStigma of mental illness in the African American community. This versatile actress has most recently graced the screen in her breakout performance as Giselle Marks in TVOne's Media. She's also had recurring roles on Young and the Restless and  CSI:Miami, guest spots on shows including Grey's Anatomy, Masters of Sex and Game of Silence.

Kalilah Wright, born in Jamaica W.I., migrated to the United States at the tender age of 4 and was raised in Brooklyn, NY. She is the Founder and CEO of expressive brand Mess in a Bottle. As an accomplished designer and trained architect, she used her Masters degree from Morgan State University and Bachelors of Arts from Penn State University to establish the brand in January 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. Mess in a Bottle allows you to put messages on t-shirts and are packaged in reusable bottles. In this episode Dr. Keisha speaks with Kalilah about her evolution as an entrepreneur and her desire to empower others through her brand. 

Dr. Maiysha Clairborne is an Integrative Family Physician, Master Practitioner & Trainer of NLP, Hypnosis & Time Line Therapy®, & founder of the Mind Re-Mapping Academy. She is also a survivor. In this episode she discusses her experiences with teenage depression, suicidality, living in a home with domestic violence, motherhood and how her mindset and treatment has helped her to not only survive, but also equip others on their journey. *

* Trigger Warning: This episode covers topics such as domestic violence, alcoholism and suicidality. 

Dr. Marsha Caton is a geneticist whose professional interests include highlighting the importance of clinical research in discovering cures for debilitating diseases, particularly for patients with cancer. She is also very passionate about exposing girls to the biomedical sciences at an early age. In this episode she shares her journey beginning as a young girl in Trinidad to today being a wife, mother of three and a life long learner. 

Dr. Tai is a wife, daughter, sister, aunt, mentor, teacher, social justice advocate, lover of life, and licensed psychologist who finds purpose in using herself as a tool to heal and inspire others. She founded The Black Girl Doctor, a virtual therapy practice that specializes in providing counseling to high achieving professional Black women. Listen in on her conversation with Dr. Keisha as they discuss Dr. Tai's journey, psychology and social media and much more. 

Underscoring everything that Aisha Francis does is her love for God and people. She is your quintessential purpose-provocateur business strategist with over twenty-five years of diverse leadership and business experience across the corporate, charitable and chosen (aka entrepreneurial) sectors. Called upon as a thought-leader, creative visionary and prolific speaker, Aisha has the gift of connecting narratives, experiences and purpose seamlessly with structure and strategy to energize, motivate and inspire purpose-driven action and achievement. Aisha is an author, heads up her namesake business strategy and consulting agency, Aisha K. Francis and is also the founder and executive director of Project: Restore FIBI (Families Impacted By Incarceration). In 2020, Aisha was named as a recipient of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women awards and she continues to broaden her commitment to advocacy, community engagement and leadership through mentorship and various board directorship roles. Above all, Aisha’s greatest joy is her family. Listen as she shares her story of pain and triumph with Dr. Keisha. 

*Trigger Warning* Sexual Abuse

For more than a decade as a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Adebola Dele-Michael has helped people of all shades, cultures, and races enhance the beauty of their color. Learn about her journey, why she doesn't believe in balance, skin care tips, and what makes her be a force to be reckoned with. When it comes to inclusive beauty, Dr. Dele-Michalel's got you.

Dr Keisha talks with Alicia Appleton, the designer and founder of Amber Poitier, a New York-based company that makes and sells leather jewelry and accessories. She started Amber Poitier in 2015 to rediscover her love of making accessories and to share the healing properties of art with others. The sculptural and structural style of the jewelry is inspired by Alicia's hometown of New York and the organic shapes found in her Caribbean heritage. Her jewelry’s modern, avant-garde silhouettes are inspired by 17th and 18th-century European architecture using interlocking pieces of wood, metal, and leather. Amber Poitier jewelry aims to empower women and remind them of the dynamic people that they are.

Misadventures of An Inspired Woman goes to South Africa! Ronell Swartbooi considers herself a People Connector. This Neogeneralist has over the last 16 years been working on various brands in the non-profit, impact investment as well as technology (B2B / B2B2C) sectors. She's deeply passionate about working with technology businesses focused on developing tech that aims to solve, simplify, and streamline operations.

She finds joy in co-creating & collaborating with like-minded professionals, and her core goal is to deepen her understanding of innovative technologies that advance the growth of people, brands, and businesses across the globe – from consumer to enterprise. Ronell is particularly fascinated by Design Thinking, Lean Startup methodologies, and how new ways of work can influence communication strategies.

Ronell has recently been selected as the first female Curator of TEDxCapeTown, and shares some gems from her journey thus far with Dr. Keisha.

Jasmine Fuego describes herself as " a classic creative- a renaissance woman with a great deal of experience in many fields including production, digital marketing & content creation, music, and coaching". She is also the person who coached Dr. Keisha in creating a podcasting class on skillshare. Listen in to learn more about how she uses her many talents to amplify the culture and the voices of others. 

Tiffany "T.Barb" Barber is a comedian, mother, entrepreneur, radio personality, producer, content creator and vegan chef, who used laughter as a way to get through life in the rough streets of Detroit. As a first generation college graduate Tiffany broke the curse of incarceration in her family and never allowed the odds to beat her.

In this episode Dr. Keisha talks to Naya the Creative about her journey towards becoming a digital nomad and brand therapist. If you are thinking about stepping out and doing or creating anything, this episode is for you! 

This episode's Dope Black Woman is entrepreneur, author, speaker, business strategist, branding guru, culinary maven Nadège Fleurimond. This native of Haiti uses food as resistance and to build community. She shares her journey and key life lessons with Dr. Keisha

Dr. Keisha interviews America's only Dual-Accredited Fertility Expert & Virologist Dr. Cindy M. Duke. Dr. Cindy shares her journey and misadventures from being a young girl in Tobago to impacting lives today. Everyone can find inspiration from Dr. Cindy's story. She's a Dope Black Woman, Doing Dope Black Woman Things. 

In this introduction to Season 2, Dr. Keisha shares one of her detour stories, and introduces the theme of season 2; Dope Black Women, Doing Dope Black Women Things. If you're feeling a bit discouraged and lost, you will find encouragement and get some strategies in this episode. 

Dr. Keisha is in the hot seat on this episode. Former guest the Focused Spender ended her episode by asking Dr. Keisha for some advice.  It is practical advice that anyone can use. She also shares the misadventures of being a solopreneur and how #goalsbrunch got started. This episode is all about inspiring you into action. Let's all do the thing that we're here to do! 

Carron Coleman is all about clean beauty and wellness. In this episode she shares her wellness journey, her decision to shrink her fibroids naturally and the importance of advocating for yourself  with medical professionals. As a bonus, Dr. Keisha shares her fibroid journey as well as her holistic approach to migraines and skin care. 

What do you do when your chosen career is going exactly as planned, but then you hit a ceiling? You keep getting overlooked, and not being given any new opportunities to grow? Well if you're Schillivia Baptiste, you get up from the table where you're no longer being served and pour it all into your own empire. 

A regular instagram live earlier this year came with so many great gems, advice and conversation that we had to share it with you. Special Guest Vanessa Joy Walker from Episode 2 of this season shares about the process of writing her book Make Room for Joy. The conversation is real and inspiring, and we have a surprise guest at the end.    

What does it mean to care deeply for yourself? What's wrong with #girlboss?How can church culture lead to burnout? What does it mean to have a platform that empowers others? These are some of the questions answered in this interview with the Editor in Chief of Wit & Grace Magazine Yolande Morris. She shares her journey towards caring deeply as well as the importance of showing up as your authentic self both on and offline. 

In this episode Dr. Keisha talks to creative  and entrepreneur Jenelle Amelia. Jenelle talks about being intentional with her mindset and what she allows her mind and body to consume in order to achieve success in her multiple business endeavors. She aso talks about taking the  negative messages she recieved as a child and using them as fuel for her success. 

How does one go from wanting to be an Actuary to working in the field of Social Work? With a lot of detours! Jenn Daniel shares her misadventures in this episode. It is full of  twists turns, highs, lows and wisdom and inspiration. 

My favorite finance guru The Focused Spender shares lessons learned from her Caribbean American upbringing. If you're wanting to get your finances in order, this is the episode for you! As a bonus you'll hear about what it means to grow up being Caribbean American with Afro-Latina roots in Brooklyn, NY.

Dr. Ebony Wright-Campbell shares her story of rebuilding her life after losing her mother on 9/11 as a sophomore in college at the age of 19. 

Dr. Wright-Campbell exemplifies resilience  and has channeled her grief into making a difference in the lives of young people of color in New York City.

Special Guest  Finance Attorney and Luxury Travel Specialist Kira Brereton-Paul shares her career journey and some of the twists and turns along the way.  She speaks of her Panamanian heritage and how it has impacted her life, and how she does not subscribe to "soul aggravation"!

Author and Speaker Vanessa Joy Walker shares how she has chosen to find hope and joy on her misadventures which include heartbreak, divorce and infertility.