Dream Aloud! with Kendra

Another Second Act series guest under forty Candace Jordan and I talk about pivoting from the entertainment business, to Fortune 500 corporate spaces, and being an multireprenue.  

In This Episode:

Confronting your fears and addressing your inner issues Blossoming in reflection Celebrate who we are in every space

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Season 2 of DREAM ALOUD with KENDRA podcast kicked of with A MAN!

Rick Gray, owner of Rick's Backyard Bar-B-Que graced the show as the first man to be interview.  An avid listen of the show, Rick shares his story of lost dream gone by and his resolve to never regret going after the remaining desires he has for his life.  

Covered in this episode:

• Sacrifices that comes along with being a full time employee of a grueling career and running a full time business.
• The satification that comes with following your heart.
• How to tune out nay sayers and rebuilding your support circle with those who believe in your vision.

Author, playwrite, and Jill of many trades, Kia Payne sits down with me to discuss all things life.  We discuss digging out of the teen mom rutt to be resourceful in providing a good life for the children "who didn't asked to come here" AND pursuing your own dreams at all cost. BECAUSE LIFE IS WAY TOO SHORT NOT TO LIVE THE WAY THAT YOU WANT!

Covered in this episode:

• Uprooting yourself for everything you know and love to answer the call of your dreams.
• The payoff of wantinf more for your life and going after it.
• How to implement the "Mama Gotta Have A Life Too" rule to accomplished all that you desire without neglecting the children

This special Juneteenth edition of the Second Act series of Phenomenal Women Who Pivot was reserved for Dr. Robert Wilburn, Co-founders of Wilburn & Associates, LLC  whose mission is "Championing Dr. King’s Drea"

Covered in this episode:

The origins of Juneteenth and the importance of continuing the tradition - even if you are not from Texas.

Wife and mother five, Carmelia Brown is the Chief Learning Officer of her home school.  Listen in to learn how she and her husband planned out a Christian and African Centered Homeschooling program that has enriched the lifes of their chidlren.

Covered in this episode:

• Giving your children the tools to win in life and be great community and world citizens.
• Weaving your values into your homeschooling currculm.
• Answering the call to feed the the disavdantage and experiencing super natural manifestion of everything need to maitain the operation.

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Deona Falkner kicks off my under 40 set of Phenamonal women who pivot of this Second Acts series.  This extrodinary culinary artist is the owner of Deoan's Delites, baked goods, all while attending culinary school, running her household and down a full time job.  

Covered in this episode:

• What to do when your passion keeps nudging you into the unknown
• Monetization of your dreams in not as hard as you think.
• How to maintain everyday balance while executing your plan for a better life.

Jackie Downing, Business Owner, Stylist, and Pastor of Fresh Wind Ministries.  Discussed the divine order of God's process for our lives and being guided by Holy Spirit to reap the intended harvest for our lives.

In this Second Acts Episode we discuss:

• Aligning your life with God's plan and purpose.
• God's committment to family and generation
• Starting over- the divine way

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Join me and LaTasha Shears, Ph.D. author, scholor, coach, business owner 

Dr. Latasha Shears EdD is a Philadelphia native, author, researcher, entrepreneur, and philanthropist joins me in discussion about getting out of the zone of comfort and stand boldly in your power. This is a candid, no holds bar interview you'll see what happens when we refuse to quit, don't care about the opinions of others, and rise to every occassion. She is passionate about helping others which is rooted in Christian principles of forgiveness, community, and love.

In this Second Acts Episode we discuss:

• The power of pivoting quickly and often to live your dream lifestyle.
• How to get back on track when life kicks you to the lowest level.
• Stop shrinking and let your light shine for the world to see!

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Genealogisit Sabina Newman Brooks talks about her love for forensic lineage tracing and gives the precausions of the unexpected one may find while digging through archives.  This serial entreprenuer is grounded in the work of genealogy, art, and problem solving with every pivot she makes.  Listen in as she talks about haulting her biggest dreams at the advice of well meaning loved ones and now living on her own terms.

In this Second Acts Episode we discuss:

• The underlying stories of DNA and how history shapes us.
• Following you heart, not money leads to the most fulfilling life - with a higher payscale than one can image
• The power of our gifts to heal restlessness and honor the ancestors

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My private coaching client Kim Melton  is my guest for this episode of my Second Acts series of Phenomenal women who pivot.  After being released from her job during the start of COVID-19 shelter in place orders.  Mrs. Melton decided to take her "side hustles" (real estate and notory services) seriously to be her own boss and never work for anyone else again!

In this Episode:

• Promoting your side hustles to real income generating business.
• We explore the blessing in what may look like a setback and how the implementation of tranfersable skills is key to create the best version of your lifestyle and business.
• The importance swiftly of following the prompting of your heart.

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I talk with Marion "Peaches" Malloy is my 7th interviewee in my "Second Acts" of Phenomenal Women who pivot series.  In this discussion we talk about pivoting until you get enough, there is no box - unless you create it.  

In this Episode:

• Serial career pursuits are a way to learn what you do you and do not want for your life.
• Keep trying new things until you find what works for you.
• Retirment life designed by your dreams.

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The 5th interview  in my "Second Acts" series.  Charron Monaye tells us how her writing about her pain and triumph after divorce led her to healing, monetization of her gift of storytelling and a publishing business.

In this Episode:

• We discuss how to leverage our God given talents to rebuild our live and win.
• Believing in ourselves when the outlook isn't promising and others can't see your vision.
• How to lavish in the harvest of your labor.

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Dr. Bledsoe finsihed her degrees, AFTER raising four children and teaching music at a private international prep-school. She was awarded the Melon post doc, teaching  about pivoting from a secure position in academia - then ended up in social entreprenuership to make in impact in the real lives of real children, not theory.

This episode covers:

• The importance of social entreprenership.
• Impacting music educators to understand the need to counterweight the Eurocentric paradiem.
• Africentric sacred that everyone should know.
• Previous experience will catalyse new paths when we dare to follow our hearts.

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In this episode of my Second Acts Series of Phenomenal Women Who Dare to Pivot and Follow Their Dreams Keywanda Jackson, stylist, salon owner and creator Kava Skincare ( Kava Cocktails added 12/2021), talks with me about moving into the unknown, understanding your values, and creating spaces conducive to  her desired lifestyle.

In this Episode:

• Going against the status quo.
• Monetizating your talents to be your own boss.
• We discuss the power of the pivot and reinvention in your business
• How to BOSS your lifestyle, career, and opportunity.
• Everything we do is more joyful with we set boundaries and standard guided by our values.

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This episode is the second in my "Second Acts" series.  Tanya F. Cain talks about her pivot from high school counselor to living her passion as a Health, Wellness, and Lifestyle coach, vegan blogger, and adjunct instructor.  We discuss practices of a wellness lifestyle to include meditation, eating well, and mindfulness as we soldier through this global COVID-19 Pandemic.

In this Episode:

• We discuss how the process of embracing Health and Wellness as a lifestyle is unique for everyone and should not be approached as a quick fix.
• An invitation to Namaste Thursdays to learn how to meditate and exactly what meditation is and is not, along with its benefits.
• Benefits of practicing wellness in a time of global pandemic.

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Franda K. Graves, experienced medical professional turned CEO of serveral global businesses. She is my mentor in the world of coachin and living limitlessly,  and friend in travel.  We talk about her move from USA to UAE and the rewards of doing the mental and spiritual work to live life on your own terms.

In This Episode:

• Confronting your fears and addressing your inner issues
• Blossoming in reflection
• Celebrate who we are in every space

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The first Dream Aloud! with Kendra podcast explains who I am, what I've done and my goal to continuously move forward living limitlessly and on purpose, fulfilling every one of my set aside dreams along the way.

Join me and my circle of dreamers as we encourage one another by doing the work to live, work, and play on our own terms.

In This Episode:

• I explain my technology and project management career foundation and how I've used my experience to launch multiple entrepreneurial ventures.
• My love of family and the book I've written about my ancestors complete with guides for others to preserve their history and share through family reunions.
• Why it's important for me live out my dreams
• A quick peak of how community can inspire and empower to overcome obstacles such as fear and push you over the rough spots into manifestation of goals.

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