Everybody’s Homegirl
By Tracy J. Cass
Everybody’s HomegirlNov 14, 2023
Ep.83 Do Not Resuscitate
She consistently serves in her church and her community in both the political and public arenas. Ms. Hayes's life is a testimony to faith's profound influence, turning despair into triumph.
Beckie Duncan Haynes recently released her first book, From Pain to Promise: A Survivor’ Guide To Overcoming Domestic Violence. In the book, Mrs. Haynes shares how she was able to transform her experience with domestic violence and turn it into a profound journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
www.beckieduncanhayes.com
IG: @beckie.hayes.7
Email: beckie1026@yahoo.com
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Ep. 82 A Thousand Pieces of Myself
J. Monique Gambles is a licensed marriage and family therapist, in Irving, Texas. She received her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Texas, at Arlington in 1998. She completed her Master of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University, Denton in 2018. She also has her master’s in business administration, education, and fine arts.
Prior to becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she taught Reading and English for 19 years and coached girls high school basketball and track & field. She has published six books: Three novels, two poetry books, and a Novella.
In 2023, she created a digital Magazine, The Truth About Sisterhood to encourage women from various backgrounds to explore the need for community, compassion, and understanding, while navigating intersectionality. Her goal is to break down barriers and stereotypes so that ALL women can coexist in a global sisterhood.
https://www.thetruthaboutsisterhood.com/
Send article submissions to: editorinchiefttasisterhood@gmail.com
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Ep. 81 Your Tears Have Purpose, and Your Smile is a Light
Alice Ward is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Transformation Begins Within, PLLC. She has fifteen years of experience as mental health therapist and mental health educator. Her focus is self-awareness and self-awakening through transformative thinking by taking steps to look in the mirror and start from within. Alice’s goal is to assist each individual with identifying, processing and taking steps towards healing, wholeness and wellness.
She is passionate about guiding individuals on a journey of discovering and rediscovering the masterpiece within. Alice is a mental and emotional renovator.
She challenges and encourages individuals to color outside the lines.
website: https://transformingmindsets.com/
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Ep. 80 I Am BLACK, and I Am a WOMAN.
Caazena began her career as a teaching fellow at the University of North Texas, which led to her teaching various Sociology courses at colleges and universities throughout the DFW Metroplex. She has a passion for learning, as well as teaching. She taught elementary Spanish, worked as a Research Analyst, census enumerator, and financial coach. She led the implementation of a community college based family financial center, and assisted in development and implementation of a Financial Coaching Institute training financial coaches on financial education, financial coaching, as well as cultural humility as it pertains to finances. Caazena, recently transitioned from her role as the Head of Community Engagement for Change Machine.
Finally, Caazena is a lover of art, travel, music and food. She has always considered herself an aunt extraordinaire with ten nieces and nephews, and four great nieces and nephew, and a pandemic issued puppy niece named Free. I Said What I Said: An Anthology of Black Women in Nonprofit/The Black Women in Nonprofit Leadership Cohort Amazon link: https://a.co/d/5Qyarq9 IG: @caazena Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating! You can find Tracy on the following social media platforms: www.tracyjcass.com IG: @tracyjcass Facebook: Author Tracy J. Cass Email: tracyjcass@gmail.
Ep. 79 It Really Is a God Thing
brittanysbackpackministry.org/
IG: @brittanysbackpackministry
www.instagram.com/brittanysbackpackministry/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/brittanysbackpack/. Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating! You can find Tracy on the following social media platforms: www.tracyjcass.com IG: @tracyjcass Facebook: Author Tracy J. Cass Email: tracyjcass@gmail.
Ep. 78 All About Love
Chuka Akpom is the Founder and CEO of Renaissance Man Book Club, a Dallas-based book club and 501c3 non-profit seeking to bridge the gap between academia and entertainment surrounding the holistic wellness of black men. He originates from Wake Forest, North Carolina and moved to Dallas after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2020 to begin his career as a PepsiCo Marketer.
Instagram: @chuka_akpom @ranbookclub
email: chuka@reanissancebc.com
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Ep. 77 I’m Going to Find Community
Ep. 76 The Road Don’t Matter, It’s the Steering Wheel.
Ep. 75 YouTube University is Real
Ep. 74 Get It in Writing!
Ep. 73 Sundays Are For Naps and Football
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Ep. 72 My Mama is a Label Whore
Felicia Wheeler and Liz Hurd talk about the ups and downs of raising our parents.
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Ep. 71 "2 The Next Shift"
Retired Dallas & Rescue Firefighter Ray Schuford joins the show to talk about his career as a firefighter, his shift being an entrepreneur after retirement, and his new non-profit which provides support to first responders. www.rayschufford.com. Instagram: @thenicelookbarber www.2thenextshift.com
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Ep. 70 Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed
My friend Chermuna Wade joins the show to talk about how she found success after college, but faced financial struggles after an unexpected layoff. We also discuss her new YouTube Channel, Low Budget Lanae, where she helps her friends and family my the best deals in town!
Links:
Low Budget Lanae:
YouTube: @chermuna
Facebook: @chermuna
https://www.facebook.com/chermuna?mibextid=LQQJ4d
TikTok: @iamchermuna
https://www.tiktok.com/@iamchermuna?_t=8XZedC8slYY&_r=1
Suicide Lifeline:
https://988lifeline.org/
Mr. Budget Bill:
https://youtube.com/@BudgetBill
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Ep. 69 I Love Pie Day
Ep. 68 Forgive Every Single Dollar! (Midterms pt. 2)
Today is election day. Go vote!
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Ep. 67 Prisoners Got Rights Too! (Midterms Pt.1)
Ep. 66 My Superpower...I'm a Learner!"
Ep. 65 Vodka With a Side of Fruit Punch!
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Ep.64 Why Can’t I Be on the Page!?
Ep. 63 You Need Me!
It's the single guy episode! Enjoy!
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Ep. 62 Team Ratchet Or Team Righteous?
Ep. 61 God Looks Out for Fools and Cowboys
Wes Littles joins the show to discuss life as a cowboy and his experience being a full-time dad. Wes is a sales executive from Houston, Texas. He is also a personal trainer and DJ. You can find Wes on the following social media outlets:
IG: @dj_blackice
Facebook: DJ Black Ice.
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Ep. 60 I Have the Ability to Have Joy in My Life!
I invited my personal soror (my SPESH) to the show to discuss her experience l giving life with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). For more information on MS visit The National Multiple Sclerosis Society:
Home | National Multiple Sclerosis Society
https://www.nationalmssociety.org
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Ep. 59 Cows Jump Over The Moon
Meet Carlos and Nakisha Walker, owners and operators of Akachi Ranch, a fully functional ranch in Mertens, TX. We talk about falling in love, making marriage work, and managing life while living in the country. It was a lively conversation!
You can find them on:
Facebook: Akachi Ranch
IG: @akachiranch
YouTube: Akachi Ranch
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Ep. 58 This Is My Talent!
Na'Kedra Rodgers joins me to talk about how she started Optimistally'Ke! Make sure to read her bio below!
IG: @Optimisticallyke
Facebook: OptimisticallyKe, LLC
http://www.okthatsme.com/
YouTube: OptimisticallyKe
OptimisticallyKe is a Spiritual Life Coach and daily blogger, vlogger that spreads optimism using uplifting, encouraging words. She is a native of Monroe, LA but has been in Fort Worth, TX since September 2002. By day, OptimisticallyKe is a Business Performance Analyst II in the Healthcare Industry. Additional hats she wears include being a wife of 7 years to Attorney Kelvin M. Rodgers, an entrepreneur and now an author. Her first written body of work, Kneeling Earnestly for Transformation 30 Day Devotional is available for purchase today. OptimisticallyKe is a featured author in the AriseDaily.com e-devotional subscription.
OptimisticallyKe obtained her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University; she was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc through the Iota Theta Chapter in Spring 2001 at Louisiana State University. She obtained her Master of Public Health from the University of North Texas Health Science Center is 2009. OptimisticallyKe is very proud of these accomplishments; however, her greatest achievement by far was birthing two beautiful girls Chloe and Harley.
OptimisticallyKe attends Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield, TX under the direction of Rev. Dr. Michael A. Evans, Sr. She has been a member of several ministries while at Bethlehem such as the Mass choir, the Bridge Ministry and Choreographer of the Praise Dance Ministry. OptimisticallyKe has no doubt that she will eventually be invited to speak at conferences, podcasts and talk shows worldwide. She believes there are NO LIMITS to how God is going to move through her and praises Him in advance for the doors He has already opened on her behalf due to her obedience.
OptimisticallyKe….That’s Me!
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Ep. 57 Big Truck No Square!
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Ep. 56 You Need A Pause Button
The show kicks off season 4 with a discussion about the slap heard around the world! Featured guests Alesha Price and Toni Roberson weigh in on the Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscar debacle.
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Ep. 55 Diabetes Causes Carpel Tunnel?
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Ep. 54 I Prioritize Myself
Ep. 53 I Don't Chase Skunks
Ep. 52 Big Girl Alert!
Ava Robinson and Traci Brooks return to the show to talk about body image and fashion for the full-figured woman.
If you need a tax accountant or would like more information, you can contact Traci Brooks at 214-929-1908 or send an email to tjjaka@sbcglobal.net
You can find more information about Ava Michel Jewelry at: www.avamichelejewelry.com Instagram: @avamichelejewelry Twitter: @avamichelejewelry Facebook: www.facebook.com/AvaMicheleJewelry and www.facebook.com/Extravagant
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Ep. 51 Parking Lot Ministry
Will Pugh joins returns to the show to discuss the Voting Rights Act, Kyrsten Sinema & Joe Manchin, and how the Biden Administration is doing so far? Are we gone die?! Who knows, but we are here for it all.
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Ep. 50 Low Budget Therapy
Aaron Cato returns to the show, and I ask him random questions from my friends. Don't forget: Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating! You can find Everybody's Homegirl on social media: www.everybodyshomegirl.com IG: @everbodyshomegirl11 Facebook: Everybody's Homegirl Email: homegirlpod@gmail.com
Ep. 49 You Gone Look Like a Twinkie!
Meet Percy Bass, owner of Head to Toe Fitness in Grand Prairie, Texas, and founder of the Do Better Movement. He is your “tell it like it is dietician,” and he is on a mission to get us to DO Better when we EAT, MOVE, LIVE, and LOVE.
Join me on the 21 Day Challenge 11/1-11/21. Only $21 using PROMO CODE: HOMIE! Let's go!
Head2Toe Fitness Studio:
www.https://h2tfitness.com/
Call: 817-630-0348
Email: Info@h2tfitness.com
Facebook: Head2Toe Fitness
IG: @h2fitness
Facebook: Do Better Movement
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Ep. 48 Review the Background Check!
Ep. 47 I Bring My Whole Self!
Ronnika Williams is a corporate attorney, make-up artist, gardener, and an amazing cook! Her work as an MUA has been featured in magazines like Muna Luchi Bride, Simply Elope, and Pretty Brown Bride. She also considers herself a "side-chair political commentator." This is a really fun conversation about truly living your best life!
www.impeccablefaces.com
IG: @impeccable_faces_mua
Facebook: Impeccable Faces Makeup Artistry
Email: impeccablefacesmua@gmail.com
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Ep. 46 Oh! M! and G!!
Ep. 45 It's Okay If You Fail
She started teaching virtual yoga classes during the quarantine and hasn't looked back. Visit her online at www.connectivesouls.com. You can also find her on:
IG: @connectivesouls, @cyclebarwaterside, and @nikelag.
Email Nikela at connectivesouls@gmail.com
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EP. 44 Allow Yourself to be Loved
Meet Dashua and Joe Washington, newlyweds and rising social media influencers. Dashua and Joe talk about finding love in unexpected places, building a healthy long-distance relationship, and sharing it all on Instagram and TikTok!
Instagram: @thewashway
TikTok: @thewashway
YouTube: The Wash Way
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Ep. 43 It's Kinda Like...Just Do It."
Shavon Cormick aka Shavon The Realtor discusses changing careers in the middle of the pandemic!
Facebook: Shavon-The Realtor
IG:@shavon_therealtor
email:shavoncormick@kw.com
Mobile:682-231-3559
website:https://newwayhomefw.kw.com/
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Ep. 42 Distress, Dysfuntion, Danger, and Deviant
Dr. A. David Farmer Jr. is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago Illinois where he teaches courses focusing on clinical issues. He received his BA in psychology from Morehouse College and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from The Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Farmer is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Texas and practices in the North Dallas Youth and Family Center for the Dallas Independent School District where he provides clinical services to children and families.
Ep. 41 Components of a Renaissance Man
Robb Abbs plays lead guitar for the band Natural Change. He brings sheer electricity-induced solos and showmanship to the stage. Well versed in Rock, Funk, Jazz, Country, and Gospel, Robb has performed on numerous recordings and live performances of nationally recognized artists such as Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, George Clinton, Raheem DeVaughn, Kelly Price, Richard Smallwood, Yarbrough and Peoples, and country artist Celena Rae of American Idol fame. Robb is also an advisor and participant in numerous community mentoring programs promoting fine arts. He has received numerous awards from the International and National Association of Jazz Educators for Outstanding Musicianship.
www.naturalchangeband.com
Facebook: Robb Abbs
Instagram: @robbabbs
Facebook: Natural Change Band
Instagram: @naturalchangeband
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Ep. 40 Mind the Business That Pays You
Tracy wraps up season 2 with the best of moments from the season and a little bit of advice on whether or not Black women should wear bonnets in public.
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Ep. 39 I Can't Lysol My Way to a Gun Battle
I am joined by Gabby Guerin, wife, mom, real estate agent, CASA Advocate, and pharmacist extraordinaire. Gabby and I discuss her career as a pharmacist, the COVID-19 vaccine, and Red Table Talk.
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Ep. 38 I Know What God Can Do!
My guest today is my sorority sister and friend, Adrian Johnson. We talk about her journey to have a baby in her forties. It's eye-opening!
Bio: Adrian Johnson (maiden name Moore), firstborn child to Robert Lee Moore Jr., and Carolyn Moore, both deceased. I have a younger sister Veronica and younger brother Brent with one nephew Brent Jr.
I grew up in Dallas, attended Skyline High School and The University of Texas at Arlington. I’ve worked for Federated Insurance Company for 25 years, where I am currently a Regional Claims Manager.
I am a daughter, sister, aunt, niece, wife, and finally a Mother!
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Ep. 37 I Like A Check
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The Robinhood of the Hood
I started a podcast before I started a podcast. My friend, Earl Griggs, and I started binge-watching The Wire during the quarantine because we were bored. After several Facebook posts ad commentary on why I thought Stringer Bell was trash a podcast idea was born. Well, life happened, schedules changed, and Jemele Hill and Van Lathan were way ahead of the game when it came to the podcast deep-dive into The Wire and Binging on a Budget became a distant idea. Fast forward to 2021 and I need an episode for this week, and with Bro. Griggs permission I am pulling out the lost files from the original show. I hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you guys think.
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Ep. 35 It's Your Little Red Wagon
My sister, Cassandra Cass Curry, joins me to talk about her daily battle with LUPUS. Serious topic, but fun!
To learn more about lupus visit: www.lupus.org
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Ep. 34 They Will Fight Over $5.00
For more information on Mentoring Brother2Brother visit www.mb2b.org.
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