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The mission of Real Talk is to provide our audience with engaging, inspiring, entertaining and life-changing information that can be used to support personal and professional growth, enhance spiritual development, encourage financial wellness, enhance interpersonal relationships, boost emotional and physical well-being, and deepen intergenerational bonds. Our goal is to help people (especially women) who want to transition from surviving to thriving in their personal and professional lives t ...
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Are you looking for inspiration on how to overcome tough times with more resiliency? Join us as we share our own "thriving through life's sometimes messy-middle" stories. You'll discover our top tips to help you stay motivated and positive-- no matter what life throws your way! Thanks for joining us today! 💕🙏🏽 It is our hope that, in addition to en…
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Today, neuroscientist Sarah Asquith-Vallance explains why mindset alone may not be enough to achieve the success we desire and why you should consider retraining your brain. Many people, especially entrepreneurs, hit roadblocks in their lives simply because their mindset limits their ability to achieve their goals. However, with consistent effort a…
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Tired of just surviving day to day, and ready to start thriving in every area of your life? We’ve got you covered! Transforming your mindset and adopting beneficial habits will help you reach your full potential. From becoming more self-aware and exploring your limiting beliefs to envisioning a life you’d love living and taking intentional action, …
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For many years, women have tried to decipher what is going on in a men’s heads. Yet, today, we’re asking a different question – “What is going on in a man’s heart?” Join us as coach and mentor, William Grace Frost - shares his personal story of surviving to thriving. Coach William spills the “tea” on how men can transform their lives by becoming mo…
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Think you’re too old (or young) to find and live your purpose? Think again! Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Author, and Coach Karyn Pettigrew spills the “tea” on how we can thrive in our personal lives and work or business. Join us, as we discuss what it means to stand in our truth, bloom where we are, or grow a thriving business. And, learn why it's…
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When life gets tough, how do you respond? Do you succumb to the weight and pressure of it all? Are you able to continue to live in a state of joy and gratitude? Just in time for Easter, Real Talk’s favorite scientist, Dn. Joe Ferrari joins us to offer a new perspective on how we can thrive through the life circumstances and losses that cause us to …
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Professional Insurance Advisor Susan Blais joins us to spill the “tea’ on insurance. With Susan as our guide, we’re able to gain greater understanding of the significance of including insurance in our financial plans. Join us to learn how insurance can benefit the insured. From life insurance to long-term care options, we discuss the ways insurance…
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This final episode of our Black History Month series features our conversation with two entertainment industry executives/authors of the newly released book, Women Behind The Mic. These women were responsible for creating and promoting the images of some of the most iconic and beloved Black artists during the 80s & 90s. They join us to "spill the t…
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Rhodessa Jones is a multi-talented performer, writer, teacher, actress, director, mentor, and activist. She not only personifies this season’s theme (Surviving to Thriving), Ms. Jones also embodies Real Talk’s tagline, “Out of the Box. Straight to the Heart”. Join us as this living legend candidly and colorfully shares her “thriving” journey from t…
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Today’s conversation highlights a foundational element of every “surviving to thriving” journey—our health. It is impossible to fully thrive without taking care of our bodies. In fact, a lack of wellbeing can make the journey difficult and hinder our ability to reach our goals. Naturopath Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire, joins our “tea table” to discuss pow…
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Have you ever felt the pull to make a major life change? Do you feel the urge to quit your job, sell your possessions, book a ticket, fly half-way across the world, and begin anew? Well, today’s guest did it! Mindset & Emotional Intelligence Coach Tami Jordan was tired of “just surviving”. She was feeling out of alignment with her higher self and d…
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Most of us desire to live joyfully. But how do we do that? How do we maintain our sense of joy in face of overwhelm, stress, fear, and grief? Is it even possible? Good news…IT IS! Today, Chief Joy Connector, Author, Yoga Teacher, and Life Transformation Coach, Dionne C. Monsanto joins us to discuss how we can live “Injoy”. Tune in for guidance on w…
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Overwhelmed by the number of projects and daily tasks you have? Struggling to create and maintain a schedule that you can keep? Looking for more “white space” in your life? Well, Mindset & Clarity Coach, Janine Deanna, is here to help. Janine talks with us about why she removed the word, “busy” from her vocabulary, how we can build a life centered …
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Overwhelmed by the number of projects and daily tasks you have? Struggling to create and maintain a schedule that you can keep? Looking for more “white space” in your life? Well, Mindset & Clarity Coach, Janine Deanna, is here to help. Janine talks with us about why she removed the word, “busy” from her vocabulary, how we can build a life centered …
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The past year has been a wild roller-coaster ride for us. We had no idea that our theme for the season (Letting Go) would become the theme of our lives. For the record, we don't believe in coincidences. We believe the intersection of our lives was divinely intended. It. Was. A. Rough. Year. We needed and used the gifts and wisdom of our guests to t…
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We couldn't think of a better way to kick-off the new year than discussing ways we can manifest our 2023 visions and intentions. Ready to take charge of your dreams? Join us as we revisit our Season 1 chat with art therapist, Toren Turner. Get the "tea" on the power and magic of vision boards. Then, create your own! Check out all of our "Season One…
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Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist Susan Blais joins us to discuss grief. What is grief? How do we know we're grieving? When do we need help? And, how can we let go and heal from the life’s painful experiences and devastating losses? Tune in to learn how we can reclaim our lives, recover peace, and restore joy. RELATED EPISODES: The Five Levels of …
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Counselor and author, Julie Reynolds, LPC, joins us today to talk about a hot topic – anxiety. Many of us, including our young people, struggle with finding ways to cope with life stressors. Tune in as Julie shares strategies, tips, and processes for all ages that are designed to eliminate and/or reduce anxiousness. Check out all of our "Season One…
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This week, we explore survival, pain, loss, fear and anger. We also celebrate the power of forgiveness, vulnerability, awareness, and redemption. Born and raised in West Philadelphia during the 80’s, Jahmal Allen grew up surrounded and immersed in the devastation of the Crack era. His involvement in the “street life”, from the age of 10, resulted i…
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This week, we explore survival, pain, loss, fear and anger. We also celebrate the power of forgiveness, vulnerability, awareness, and redemption. Born and raised in West Philadelphia during the 80’s, Jahmal Allen grew up surrounded and immersed in the devastation of the Crack era. His involvement in the “street life”, from the age of 10, resulted i…
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“Getting older is inevitable. Aging is optional.” These are the words and wisdom of Dr. Christiane Northrup. The three-time New York Times’ bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and Goddesses Never Age, Dr. Northrup has spent much of her 30+ career, helping to teach women how to embrace and listen to their bo…
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“Getting older is inevitable. Aging is optional.” These are the words and wisdom of Dr. Christiane Northrup. The three-time New York Times’ bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and Goddesses Never Age, Dr. Northrup has spent much of her 30+ career, helping to teach women how to embrace and listen to their bo…
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We’re back! Join us today for our first episode back after a long and needed 8 month break. Catch up with us as we tell you what’s been happening in our lives, what we’ve been up to in this time, what we struggled with, and what we’ve learned. Also, get a sneak-peek at what we have planned for future episodes! Check out all of our "Season One" Info…
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Ignorance is bliss, right? Wrong. Ignorance is never blissful, especially when it comes to your health. You might not know your bloodwork numbers, but they are important for your health. Bloodwork can sometimes be confusing and difficult to understand. Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire joins us to help us break the bloodwork code and provide easy-to-understan…
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Have you accumulated “stuff” in your home or office that you don’t need? Are the piles of paper, things, gadgets, and gizmos overwhelming you? Ready to release the angst and reclaim your space? Real Talk’s favorite scientist, Dn. Joe Ferrari, offers insight on why it can be so tough to “let go” of our junk, and shares tips on how we can restore ord…
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Marianne Williamson joins us at the “tea” table! The famed author of the bestseller, “A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of ‘A Course in Miracles’”, shares her time, thoughts, and wisdom on a range of intriguing topics. Tune in as we explore intergenerational conditioning and how we can release our limiting beliefs. We also discuss how…
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Do you feel overly attached to someone or something in your life? don Miguel Ruiz Jr. returns to our tea table to discuss his book, The Five Levels of Attachment. Through engaging stories and accessible analogies, Miguel Jr. discusses the levels and healthiness of attachments we have with some things, people, relationships and institutions in our l…
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Are you battling with your teen day after day? Would you like to have a stronger bond with your teen, but at a loss regarding how to meaningfully connect and effectively communicate? Well, Author, Intuitive mom, and Certified Life Coach, Valerie Canino joins us to offer her expertise. By raising children as a "Guide" parent, as opposed to a "Boss" …
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Motherhood is one of the most incredible and gratifying jobs around. It is also one of the most challenging. Raising little humans is tough enough. Add a little internal (or external) guilt and shame, and it’s easy for moms to question their parenting abilities. The struggle of mommy guilt is real, but expert guest Jaime Mathews joins us to offer h…
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We believe that self-mastery is foundational to living an abundant and rewarding life, but it can be challenging to identify and change habitual patterns. It's a lifelong pursuit! This week, we share insights from our journey, and reflect on some of the perspectives shared by our expert guests on this topic. Please don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE and lea…
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Join us on our journey as we share our reflections, learn about the power of self-awareness, and chat about the challenges we faced as mother-daughter entrepreneurs. You will also get a taste of some of the powerful and unique perspectives shared by guest experts from Season One. These inspiring conversations have made a difference in our lives, an…
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As we explored "vibrant living" in Season 2, we knew it was imperative that we add conversations on money and finances. Join us, as we reflect on past chats with guest experts who provided insight on a range of topics from money mindset and investing to budgeting and ways to secure your lifestyle as you age. In addition to hearing snippets from the…
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Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of this holiday, we have a short Thanksgiving message for our listeners. Tune in as we share a moving and thought-provoking story on the transformative effects of gratitude. We hope this message inspires you to count your blessings. Have a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! Deb & Nia (The book we recommended on the show is…
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We've spent the last year actively looking for the blessings in our lives. We never had to dig deep when it came to the Real Talk podcast! Every guest generously shared their unique genius with candor and vulnerability. The goal was to present diverse perspectives and actionable wisdom. And our intention was personal expansion for all. All of our g…
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We've spent the last year actively looking for the blessings in our lives. We never had to dig deep when it came to the Real Talk podcast! Every guest generously shared their unique genius with candor and vulnerability. The goal was to present diverse perspectives and actionable wisdom. And our intention was personal expansion for all. All of our g…
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What are you waiting for? The benefits of budgeting are endless, and now you (and your partner) can discuss money without the tension. Join our conversation with Financial Coach Amy Scott to find out how you can create a financial plan that considers preferences, preserves relationships and supports the achievement of your life goals. Thanks for jo…
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How do we hold the vision of our dreams, especially when others say it's impractical or impossible? How do we maintain our positivity, confidence, determination, and resilience in the face of our doubt, fear, and limiting beliefs? And when the unexpected happens, how do we turn lemons into lemonade? Our guest, Lisa Suswain, believes the secret is s…
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From childhood, we have illusions of what a "good" mother looks like. She's perfect, beautiful, capable, powerful, loving, attentive, smart, funny, forgiving, a great listener...and can leap tall buildings with a single bound! The reality is it's an impossible, unrealistic and, frankly, unfair burden to place on a mere mortal. Join us as we give mo…
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Relationships can be challenging. We all have our own values, preferences, quirks, and pet peeves. So, how can we relate without stepping on one another’s toes? And how do we say “no” to people we care about when we need to do so? "No" is an important word in any relationship. Saying "no" means taking ownership over yourself and your time. This epi…
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In this episode we continue our Community Chat with Dr. Teri Mahaney, PhD. Nia and Real Talk's audience guest, Julie, share their experiences with Dr. Teri's Change Your Mind (SuperSleep) program. Dr. Teri provides perspective, encouragement, feedback and direction for both as they continue their SuperSleep journey. This transparent and informative…
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Don’t miss our first-ever Community Chat with Dr. Teri Mahaney, PhD! She is a brain and performance expert with decades of experience who developed a proven method for helping her clients identify and eliminate their unproductive theta brain messages. In this follow-up episode, Deb and Nia share the impressive results of their experience using Dr. …
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Love is everywhere! That's the message our guest, Janet Grace is bringing us this week. After a near-death motorcycle accident, that resulted in myriad of things including: a cracked spine, a collapsed lung, and many, many facial surgeries. The doctors and surgeons told her three things. She would never walk again. She would never have children. An…
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Electromagnetic fields are being emitted all around us-- through our smartphones, wireless routers, laptops, satellites, and countless SMART devices. This pulsating and perpetual radiation can have a negative impact on our health and well-being. Cancer, depression, inflammation, ADD/ADHD, headaches, and sleep issues have all been linked to EMF radi…
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We are continuing our “women and money” conversation with guest expert, Victoria Sexton. Join us for part two of “Dollars & Sense”. In this episode we discuss how women can fearlessly use their natural feminine instincts to successfully navigate the world of investing. Be sure to stay tuned until the end for a very special offer that is guaranteed …
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Women's attitudes about and success with money is something that has been researched extensively over the past several decades. Yet, women’s beliefs are often not in alignment with the facts. This is concerning because our money attitudes have a huge impact on not only how we manage money, but they also influence how we make financial decisions. Jo…
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Cameron Huddleston's book entitled, "Mom, Dad, We Need to Talk", captures the full gravitas of the situation families have around money. Finances can sometimes be a "taboo" topic in family homes for numerous reasons including shame, guilt, fear, ignorance, and even overwhelm. However, Cameron brings some “real talk” about a crucial conversation we …
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Everything has energy—including our thoughts and words. We can use it to imagine, create, and even heal. Since ancient times, energetic healing has been utilized to encourage vibrant health and physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Energetic Healer Beth McGill joins us today to tell us how we can attract more positive energy in our lives, discu…
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We’re spilling some “spiritual” tea this week on Real Talk. In this fourth installment of our Change Your Mind (SuperSleep) theta brain mini-series we are having a non-denominational chat on the impact our unconscious minds has on our spirituality. Can we actually develop or deepen our spiritual connection as we sleep? Join us as leading expert on …
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Statistics indicate that women in our culture feel disempowered in our families, relationships, and in the workplace. As a result, women’s view of their self-worth, self-value, and self-confidence can also diminish rapidly. Thankfully, attaining personal empowerment can be as simple as sleeping. Join us for Part 3 of our journey with Dr. Teri Mahan…
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Ready to "change your mind" about relationships? In episode two of our Change Your Mind mini-series, we are joined by leading expert on the brain and performance, Teri Mahaney, PhD. We explore the role our theta brain stories and messages play in our relationships from casual to friendship and familial to romantic. Hear how you can overwrite your b…
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