In The Car With Shae!

It's been a minute, but I'm back at it! Kicking off a new season of In the Car with Shae-Season 5.  Five is said to represent grace.  You have been so gracious is allowing me time to focus in on some other things and place podcasting on hold.  The hope is to remain consistent.  

Today's episode I share a word to help get you on track.  If you are like me life has a way of getting us off step, off the beaten path.  I hope this episode encourages you and reminds you of who you are and that you can make it.  

I would love to hear from you and your response to this episode.  I need to know that you are listening!(Lol) Please take a minute to write a response or rate the podcast.  By all means please share this episode with someone you think can benefit from hearing it.  

Today's episode is one you don't want to miss! My guest is none other than Britney Wright also known as Life Coach B! She is a women's empowerment coach.  Her desire and purpose is to help other women overcome the trauma of their past; so they can walk in their purpose and live a fulfilled life.  Tune in now and hear her story of victory and courage in the face of tremendous adversity.  

Life Coach B's Contact Information

Instagram:_LifeCoachB

Email: BTheIaspect@gmail.com

Phone: (234)206-1650

Holding on to the past is a prison that will cause you great regret.  In this episode of In the Car with Shae, I discuss how to let go of the past.  Don't allow your destiny altered or snuffed out because you can't move on.  

There are so many issues and concerns that are on the hearts and minds of us all.  Many have become disappointed and discouraged as a result of the pandemic.  On this episode of In the Car with Shae, learn what you can do to overcome these emotions and move forward. 

Theressa McCord, LSW (Licensed Social Worker) is no stranger to the show.  This Phenom has done what most have not.  She has become a published author! Her first book is entitled, I Am A Diamond.  On this episode we learn about her journey to becoming an author and some beautiful nuggets of wisdom along the way.  This is an episode you don't want to miss! 

To order the book or other merchandise mentioned in this episode go to: www.IAmADiamondLLC.com

Today's episode of In the with Shae highlights the life journey of my friend Chermica Barnes.  She sheds light on the journey of self love and awareness that she has gained when her married of 20 years ended in divorce.   You don't want to miss this episode!!!! 

Cherminca Barnes is the proud mother of three amazing kids.  She was born and raised in Buffalo, NY.  Her father was born in Trinidad and her mother was born in Ocala, FL.

Mica currently holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University at Buffalo, and well as two Masters’ degrees, one in Reading Literacy and the other in Curriculum and Instruction.  She has been an educator for 10 years.  She is currently a first-grade teacher, team lead, and wellness ambassador at her school.

Teaching kids about culture and history is one of the greatest highlights of her career.  She believes that the world is full of knowledge and learning is for a lifetime.

Her recent endeavor involves empowering educators to take responsibility for their own well-being and overall health by committing to providing the support and environment necessary to maximize employee success, both professionally and personally. Her wellness initiative is designed to foster self-care, self-love, healthier families, and the well-being of our community.

She loves spending time with her family, reading, traveling, adventurous activities, cooking/meal prepping, the beach, exercising, FOOTBALL, and enjoying life to the fullest.

IG:  @a_mica_john_3

Show Notes :

Get the book: How to Turn $100 into $1,000,000   Written by James McKenna, Jeannine Glista and Matt Fontaine

Finance Resource: Dr. Lakisha Simmons, IG: drkishasimmons Website: lakishasimmons.com

On this episode I take some time to acknowledge that the podcast has reached over 2000 plays! I decided that today's episode would focus on the why and how to celebrate the small victories in life. Join me for this episode and learn the value of celebrating the small wins!   Shout it out with me...WINNING!!!!!!

This is the trailer for In the Car with Shae-the podcast!  In the Car with Shae is a podcast with a purpose of helping to inspire encourage others.  This encouragement comes through the stories of other individuals that I believe are Phenomenal! They share stories of overcoming adversity and living from a place of victory!

If you are in need of inspiration, encouragement or direction then this podcast is for you!  Go now and SUBSCRIBE on any of the major podcast platforms: Apple, Google, Spotify and Anchor!

The focus of this episode is all about distractions and how they can cause you to miss out on precious time!  Don't get caught in the trap of getting distraction.  Learn some tips on how to identify a distraction and how to overcome them!

This episode of In the Car with Shae is also available via my YouTube channel- Growing Forward with Shae!!

On this episode you will hear from my dear friend Dr. Daryl Jackson.  He will share with us the many barriers he overcame during his childhood.  He is keenly aware of those people God placed in his life that helped him to overcome and succeed.  You will be inspired by his story.  This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Dr. Daryl D. Jackson is a published author and his areas of research include African American studies, addiction, mental health, criminal justice, community-based treatment, trauma and trauma-informed care.  Dr. Jackson previously served as the program coordinator for the Greater Cleveland Drug Court (Cleveland, Ohio) where he was on the planning implementation team for the organization and execution of several community engagement events for surrounding municipalities through Cleveland Municipal Court’s Federal Suburban Expansion Grant Project.  Dr. Jackson is the president of Rhinehart, Rambert & Associates Counseling Firm LLC. He is also on numerous community relations boards throughout the United States and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Dr. Jackson is a 2007 graduate of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina where he earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree focusing in African American studies. He attended Case Western Reserve University and earned his Master of Social Work degree in 2010 and Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Counseling in 2015 at Cleveland State University.  Dr. Jackson is currently seeking a graduate certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. Dr. Jackson is certified in Cognitive Behavioral / Motivational Enhancement Therapy. In September 2012 he received his licensure as a Chemical Dependency Counselor by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.

Dr. Jackson is a native of Chester, South Carolina and currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Dr. Jackson's Book is entitled, The Affects of African American Children being raised by their Grandparents can be purchased via Amazon.com or by contacting Dr. Jackson at Darylj2@yahoo.com.

This episode is all about tips on how you can live a healthier lifestyle in 2021!  Join me and my guest -Coach Reuben to find out how you can make this goal a reality this year!

Coach Reuben Osborne is a fitness coach and trainer here in Central Florida.  He is the owner of Whatever It Takes Fitness.  

Whatever it Takes Fitness is a health and fitness business that provides personal training to those who are looking to live a healthy lifestyle and workout on a consistent basis. His business focuses on weight training, bootcamps, one on one sessions with clients along with meal planning tips. He encourages all of his clients and everyone out there to keep their health as a top priority. When you feel better, you perform better, when you perform better you get better results!

Coach Reuben is offering virtual one on one trainings and personal workout videos to those  who are looking to workout at home or who need assistance in knowing how to train.

Coach Reuben can be reached on the following platforms:

IG - Whatever_it_takes_fitness 

Website - https://witfitness1.com/

Email: WITFITNESS4@gmail.com

On this episode I begin to dive into my weightloss journey.  Over the years I have become more aware of what triggers my poor eating habits.  I talk about the importance of tuning in to your body and your emotions.  The reason for weight gain or loss is usually more than what the scale records.  It's time to stop allowing the scale or what you see in the mirror to dictate how you feel about yourself.  Love yourself at any weight! 

This episode of In the Car with Shae is all about how we handle our emotions.  In this episode I highlight the importance of acknowledging your feelings when you feel them.  I also provide insight on the importance of not allowing your feelings to run or dictate how you live your life.  Take a moment and listen to this episode-I think you will find it helpful!

This episode is part 2 in a 2 part series entitled, Refuse to Sink!  My guest Aisha Jackson, MSW is a native of Cleveland, Ohio.    Aisha is a fan of the podcast and graciously offered to share her story.  She has worked in the Social Work field since 2008.  In this two part series listen and learn how challenges only come to make you stronger.  Learn about the importance of checking in with your emotions and how to manage them appropriately.  Become aware of your ability to get back up even when you stumble or fall.  Aisha's story is one of perseverance and courage.   You don't want to miss this episode or the next!

On this episode of In the Car with Shae-I talk about the importance of being still.  The word Selah in biblical Hebrew means to pause and contemplate.  Take time to be quiet and think.    

Did you know that quiet moments are beneficial to your overall health and well being?  Quiet time or Selah moments give you the opportunity to reset, reflect, change and recover.  Take a few minutes today and -Selah!

As always tune in every week for a new episode of In the Car with Shae!

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In this episode I share some life revelations that have come to me in my adult life.  I hope the revelations shared today assist you with identifying and appreciating your own revelations from life.  

Many people have heard the word purpose.  What does that mean in application?  How do you live a life of purpose? In this episode I discuss that question and share my answer with the help of a quote from someone I really admire and appreciate, but never knew personally.  This episode will is definitely thought provoking.  My hope is that the thoughts invoked will propel you to action.  Get Ready-Let's Go!

Hey there Phenoms and Phenoms in the making!!!   Our episode today is jammed pack with awesome nuggets of insight and revelation with my guest-Life Coach Farah Bernier! We learn about her life, why she started a coaching business and her podcast Living Fabulously Fierce!  New episodes air on Monday evenings with Spotify. Be sure to check out her podcast!  When you do be sure to like, share, comment and subscribe.

Farah Bernier is the Founder & Principal Coach of Living Fabulously Fierce, a coaching company prioritizing partnership with individuals committed to living with A.I.M.-Authenticity, Intention, and Masterful execution.  It is through her company that she prioritizes the principles of personal brand building with her Bernier Brand Building model of Self-Discovery, Self-Definition and Self-Distinction to to position her clients to most proactively lead lives that they are most proud of.  In her coaching capacity, she has been recognized for her work on branding, talent management, diversity and inclusion, her various speaking engagements, and her podcast of the same name.  

Farah is also an experienced corporate Talent Leader, currently working as an Executive Human Resources Business Partner at Google with a portfolio that includes clients in both Google and its parent company, Alphabet. She is responsible for leading the integration of diversity and inclusion best practices into the business through partnership with Google’s leadership, evaluating and developing effective strategies for recruiting, developing, retaining and advancing a diverse and representative workforce. Prior to this role, Farah consistently leveraged her expertise in the areas of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, Sales, Marketing, Coaching and Personal Branding to contribute to the talent management strategy of various Fortune 100 companies across multiple industries, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.  Farah has built a professional brand of distinguished credibility and expertise in developing talent management strategies that extend seamlessly into best practices.  Her recommendations have led to measurable impact  tied to diversity and inclusion and enabling corporate cultures where all have the opportunity to succeed and leaders are supported to execute bottom-line, results-focused strategies through their best resources, their teams.  

Farah is a graduate of Boston College’s Carroll School of Management,  earned her MBA in Global Studies and Entrepreneurship from Babson College, and her CPC and ELI-MP through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching.

My interview today is with Nikkisha P. McCrea, MD.  Dr. McCrea shares her journey to becoming a medical doctor.  As an African American woman her journey was not easy, but with support, hard work and proper mentorship she was able to make her dream a reality.  We also tackle the topic of what it takes to manage life as a doctor along with being a wife and mother.  You don't want to miss this episode!

Nikkisha P. McCrea, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine.   She graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana, summa cum laude, and later obtained her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  She completed residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, then joined faculty as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine.  Responsibilities included teaching residents, interns, and medical students on inpatient general medicine and consult services.  Dr. McCrea has a particular interest in providing quality care for vulnerable populations.  She also served as an Assistant Clinical Informatics Officer for the health system and lead projects designed to improve transitions in care.  Dr. McCrea joined The Horsham Clinic, a 206 bed inpatient behavioral health hospital, to serve as Director of Medical Services in 2016.  Responsibilities in this role include coordination and delivery of medical care for patients with acute psychiatric illness.  She currently resides in Philadelphia with her husband and two children.

Get ready to be inspired as you listen to part 2 of my interview with Carmela Richardson.  In this portion of the interview we learn more about what it took for her to see one of her dreams come to fruition.  I truly believe that this episode will empower you to keep going in hard pursuit of what seems impossible!

*****Attention*****  The original post of this episode had technical issues that caused it to loop the audio and not provide the full portion of Part 1 of my interview with Carmela Richardson.  Please take the time to listen to this revised edition!  You will not be disappointed!

Carmela Richardson is one of my "Sheros" !   Shero is defined as a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.  I have known Carmela since I was 16 years old.  She has played a significant role in my life for many reasons.  She is a woman that epitomizes what it means to persevere.  Perseverance does not mean that there were not times that you wanted to give up.  It means that even when you want to give up or even when you feel like you can't go any further.....you do!  You may have pauses, stops and stales along the way, but you get to your goal.  

In today's episode we continue my interview with Dr. Savanna Jamerson.  We go more in depth regarding her life and the important lessons she has learned so far.  You don't wan to miss this episode!

My guest today is  Dr. Savanna Jamerson.  She is truly a PHENOMENAL Woman! 

Savanna Jamerson has spent more than 30 years as an educator in public schools and universities in the state of Washington. Her experience includes high school teacher of humanities, Dean of Students in alternative high schools, University Academic Study Skills Counselor, Multicultural Education/Curriculum and Instruction instructor, and University Teacher Education Program Coach.  She is currently teaching in the Seattle Public Schools district and developing curricula frameworks and sample instructional materials for Ethnic Studies in the state of Washington. This work has included instructional materials specifically developed for teaching the Black Lives Matter Movement in schools that is posted on the Washington Education Association’s (WEA’s ) and National Education Association’s (NEA’s) websites.

Savanna earned her teaching certification in 1990, and a Phd in Education Curriculum and Instruction in 2013, from the University of Washington.

My guest today is truly a Phenomenal Woman!  In today's episode you will hear how she took a dream and turned it into a money making company. Instead of looking at this pandemic as a hardship and struggle she decided that this is a good time to invest herself fully into her company and dreams.  If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and need some inspiration-you don't want to miss this episode.

Samia Gilleylen is the founder and CEO of Gilley Beans a Specialty Coffee & Tea company located in Ohio.  Gilley Beans started as an idea. Just the dream of a passionate barista in Ohio City, with a genuine LOVE for coffee and the coffee experience.  After an extensive search for quality beans and teas, endless tastings, and late nights; Gilley Beans was born!  Recently, the company has also started a Skin and Body Care line made with all natural ingredients. 

You can follow Samia and her company on Facebook and Instagram @ Gilleybeans81.  You can log on and order her amazing products by going to gilleybeans.com.  

In this episode I review all that has taken place in the last 6 months of 2020.  I also talk about the hope that I have and what to look forward to in season 2 of In the Car with Shae!!!  You don't want to miss this episode.  Be sure to leave a voice message and share two good things that have come from your time in quarantine.  I want to hear from you!