Let’s be real—advocating for your child in the school system can feel like going to war without a weapon.On this episode of Affirm That Sh!t, I sat down with Trina Jones, the no-nonsense founder of Advocates for Educational Excellence, and a mother who turned heartbreak and resistance into fuel. Her daughter was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, and what followed was a crash course in fighting for what her child actually needed.Trina shared her story—from getting talked down to by school staff, to demanding a proper evaluation, to finally watching her daughter receive the services she deserved under a legally binding IEP.We talked about how IEPs are often misunderstood, how they’re living documents that parents have power over, and why it’s not just okay—but necessary—to ask questions, call meetings, and push back.We also went deep on something no one talks about: grief. The grief that comes with watching your child struggle, being told they’re “just behind,” and realizing no one’s coming to save them unless you raise hell. Trina opens up about what it took to hold the line for her daughter, and how she now helps other parents do the same.This episode is your battle cry if you’ve ever been made to feel like you were too emotional, too demanding, or too much when advocating for your child.Trina is working on a new app and book to guide more parents through this broken system—and trust me, she’s just getting started.Subscribe to my YouTube channel and share this with the parent in your life who needs to know they’re not alone.Connect with Trina:  https://aee-group.org/

Let’s talk about the crap no one warns you about when you step into leadership—the manipulation, the people-pleasing, the emotional landmines we carry from corporate culture straight into entrepreneurship.In this episode of Affirm That Sh!t, I sat down with Domina Rose, a powerhouse strategist and the creator of The Rose Effect methodology. Domina doesn’t sugarcoat a damn thing—and thank God for that. We got real about the price of ignoring manipulation in leadership, the wounds we carry from toxic corporate spaces, and the masks we wear to survive it all.Domina opened up about growing up in a narcissistic environment and what it really takes to unlearn toxic patterns. She dropped truth after truth about the difference between leading from control and leading from wholeness. Spoiler alert: it starts with getting tired of your own bullshit and being brave enough to break the pattern.We talked about fear, accountability, emotional sobriety, and the moment where you say, “I’m done living in survival mode.”This episode isn’t here to pat you on the back. It’s here to call you forward.If you’re done playing small, and ready to lead from a place that’s healed, whole, and unapologetically yours—Domina’s got you.Connect with Domina: https://fearlessxfemme.comAnd if this episode lit a fire in you? Don’t let it burn out. Share it. Own it. Affirm it.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever been told they’re too much, too emotional, or just too damn different.I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Christianna Carr—my soul sister in all things divine and real. She’s not just a spiritual psychotherapist; she’s a WEIRDO in the best way: a Wonderful Individual Exuberantly Reflecting Divine Originality. Christianna’s story is raw, powerful, and full of truth. She opens up about her childhood trauma, growing up with an alcoholic father, emotional incest, and the weight of trying to fix people who never asked to be saved.She’s walked through hell—and she did it barefoot, with a spark still in her soul.Christianna shares how she began to heal by reconnecting with her inner child—through play, through poetry, and through saying yes to every wild, messy, beautiful part of herself. She reminds us that you can laugh and cry in the same breath. That therapy doesn’t always happen on a couch—it can happen while spinning in circles in your yard or reading kids’ books out loud.She’s also manifesting her dream: Begin Within, a space for healing, creativity, and community. What started as a metaphysical shop has evolved into a full-on sanctuary of soul work, where she’s combining workshops, gardening, support for Indigenous communities, and sacred space for people to reconnect with who they really are.We also talk about her “Daily Crumb” series on YouTube and TikTok, her poetry collection (yes, it’s on Amazon and Barnes & Noble), and the hard-earned wisdom that led her here.If you’ve been trying to hold it all together, this episode is your permission to let go and just be.Let your weirdness shine. Your inner child is begging for a playdate. And remember—healing is hard, but hiding who you are is harder.Connect with Christianna: [email protected]

What do you do when the world you built burns to the ground?
On this episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer Rogers sits down with Coppe Cantrell — a singer, songwriter, producer, and real force of nature who turned heartbreak into holy fire.Raised in Los Angeles and part of the music scene that helped define an era (think 2Pac and Death Row Records), Coppe lived it all behind the scenes with her late husband, multi-platinum producer Johnny "J." But after his tragic death, she faced the fight of her life: surviving grief, rediscovering herself, and stepping into a new purpose through faith in Christ.Coppe opens up about supernatural experiences that pulled her from despair, how she unlocked her true singing gift at 40 through a prophecy, and why financial independence isn't optional—it's survival, especially for women.From running a business as a solo mom to creating a foundation for widows and recording her faith-driven album The Breastplate of Righteousness, Coppe’s journey is a masterclass in rising from the ashes without losing your soul.This episode hits every raw nerve—grief, identity, faith, survival—and reminds you: your story isn’t over just because your world fell apart. It's just getting louder.Tune in if you're ready to armor up, claim your worth, and walk through hell with your head held high.Connect with Coppe: https://coppecantrell.com/

When life throws its hardest punches, some rise from the canvas stronger than ever. Jennifer Rose Goldman, a wellness entrepreneur and motivational speaker, faced such a moment when a sudden stroke left her fighting for her life just before turning 31. In this powerful episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer Rogers engages in a heartfelt conversation with Jennifer and her mother, Caryn Meg Hirshleifer.Together, they dive into the harrowing experience detailed in their memoir, In the Face of Catastrophe: How a Traumatic Brain Injury Became a Blessing. Jennifer recounts relearning basic functions and discovering the "gift of presence" amidst adversity. Caryn shares the emotional journey of witnessing her daughter's transformation and the challenges of adjusting to a new reality.This episode is a testament to resilience, the power of familial bonds, and the human spirit's capacity to find meaning in the face of catastrophe.Connect with Jennifer and Caryn: https://inthefaceofcatastrophe.com/

In this soul-punching episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer is joined by the unstoppable Bekah Slider—former pastor, confidence coach, mother, and OnlyFans creator—who rips the bandage off purity culture, religious trauma, and the shame that comes with owning your body and your voice.Bekah opens up about growing up under the suffocating weight of Christian pillars, seggsual shame, and promise rings. At 15, she broke free—literally and figuratively. But it wasn’t a straight path. From toxic relationships to marriage, ministry, motherhood, and ultimately deconstruction, Bekah shares how losing her religion led her to find herself.She sheds light on the brutal loss of community, the quiet agony of rebuilding identity, and the loud, liberating power of saying “This is me. Take it or leave it.” From preaching to polemic, Bekah now helps men and women embrace their confidence—yes, even on OnlyFans.This episode is raw, bold, and brutally beautiful. If you've ever been told you're too much, too loud, or too sexual, this one’s for you.Trigger warning: We talk faith, seggs, loss, shame, and power—unfiltered.Connect with Bekah: https://www.facebook.com/[email protected]

When your body betrays you, how do you rebuild your life—piece by piece, breath by breath?In this raw episode of the Affirm That Sh!t Podcast, guest host Portia Booker from Groove with Portia takes the mic while Jennifer Rogers is away—and she’s bringing the fire.Portia sits down with Anna Kerry, a trauma-informed yoga teacher and wellness coach, who was just 35 years old when her world flipped upside down—after a stroke in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.Healthy. Fit. Strong. And still—her life was nearly stolen from her.Alone in the hospital with no visitors allowed, Anna shares how grief, fear, and identity loss nearly broke her. But her husband’s voice echoed in her mind—“Inhale. Exhale.” Those two words pulled her back from the edge and became the mantra that carried her into recovery.From dismantling the myths about strokes to learning how to grieve the woman she once was, Anna's story is a battle cry for anyone who’s ever faced down life and said, “Not today.”She’s living proof that rock bottom can become sacred ground, and that the breath is more than survival—it’s a reclamation.If you've ever lost yourself in the chaos and wondered if you'd make it back, this episode is your mirror. Connect with Anna Kerry on social media and stay tuned for her upcoming book, where she dives deeper into healing, resilience, and rewriting your narrative after trauma.Connect with Anna: https://annakerrycoaching.com/

What would you do if your child vanished without a trace?On this episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer sits down with Monica Estevez, a Life Enrichment Director and a fierce advocate for domestic violence survivors. But today, she speaks as a mother—one who lived through every parent’s nightmare.In May 2022, Monica’s daughter, Briana, went missing. For over a year, she lived in a relentless cycle of fear, grief, and desperation, searching for answers that never came. Then, in November 2023, an Instagram post revealed the unthinkable—her daughter had been trafficked, sold from hotel to hotel, and returned home as a different person. The scars run deep, and the road to healing is anything but easy.Monica shares how she leaned on her faith, the brutal realities of human trafficking, and the red flags every parent needs to know. She speaks on the failures of the system, the importance of tracking loved ones' locations, and her mission to help other families facing the same nightmare.This episode is raw, heartbreaking, and a must-listen for anyone who wants to be part of the fight against human trafficking.Connect with Monica: https://www.facebook.com/monica.estevez.5811

What happens when you stop living for everyone else and finally choose you? Six years ago, Sanet Van Breda stood at a crossroads—fade into the background or step into her power. She chose to live. Now, as Your Voice Amplifier, she’s helping extraordinary souls amplify their message through Your Voice TV Network, Diamond Moments Magazine, Soul Diamond Publishers, and more.In this episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer and Sanet dig into the real, raw work of transformation—self-love, forgiveness, and the power of boundaries. Sanet opens up about the moment she realized she had given everything to others but nothing to herself. She shares how she wrote a letter, burned it, and finally forgave the one person she had neglected—herself.Sanet also drops wisdom on how movement fuels energy, why saying “I love myself unconditionally” every morning can change your life, and how the Japanese principle of Ikigai helped her align her passion with her purpose. If you’re struggling to find your voice, to set boundaries, or to finally put yourself first—this episode is for you.Connect with Sanet: https://selflove4me.com/

Ever felt like the universe is ignoring you? Like you’re screaming into the void, but no one—not even God—is listening? On this episode of Affirm That Sh!t, Jennifer sits down with award-winning speaker, poet, and author Raul "Wise Wolf" Marin to rip the mask off self-doubt and dive deep into self-love, faith, and the raw power of gratitude.Raul opens up about his lifelong struggle with love—how society, family, and even his own inner voice told him he was missing something. But a single event in 2020 changed everything. When asked, How much do you love yourself on a scale of 1-10? and Why isn’t it a 10?, he was forced to confront the truth: self-love isn’t just a concept—it’s a daily commitment.In this episode, we break down the chains of limiting beliefs, explore what it really means to trust in a higher power, and challenge you to redefine your own worth. Through poetry, purpose, and raw honesty, Raul shares how embracing gratitude unlocked his true potential—and even led him to the love of his life.If you’re ready to silence your inner critic, own your worth, and step into your power, this is your wake-up call.Connect with Raul: https://www.raulthepoet.com/