This week, I’m excited to have Jenna Lockett as a guest. She is an incredible interior designer and is the founder of Heaven Sent Design & Decor. She literally transformed my last house from drab to fab.About Jenna LockettJenna Lockett is an interior designer and founder of Heaven Sent Design & Décor. She takes pride in her ability to transform spaces by bringing ideas, concepts, and inspiration to life. Jenna has a keen eye for creating awe-inspiring surroundings while finding creative ways to help budget-conscious clients design their dream spaces. Her detail-oriented, client-focused approach makes her flexible and fun to work with. Jenna’s personal design style is a balance of modern contemporary, with a flair of the eclectic, natural materials, and bold colors. When not working, you can find her spending quality time with her husband, working out, or enjoying her friends and the San Diego sunshine. Connect with Jenna:Website: www.heavensentdecor.comIG: @heavensentdesignFB: @heavensentdesigndecorYT: Heaven Sent Design & DecorLinkedIn: Jenna Lockett

This week, I'm back with a solo episode, and I'm talking about being 'comfy and cozy' in my own skin. It's a journey that many women reach in their 40s.  I talk about what that looks like for me, and how I arrived at this space. 

In this episode, I’m talking to three single women in their 40s about dating. There are a lot of (ahem) *opinions* about how women over a certain age should date, but I wanted to hear  directly from women about their experiences. I'm glad they were open to share. It's a great discussion.About My Guests: Roberta Hatchett is a marketing veteran who decided to pivot to celebrate her love for wine and interior design. She started VinBoheme (@vinboheme), a wine and home goods retailer that honors women and minority-owned wine makers and designers.Joy Sutton is a former TV journalist and current talk show host, with over 20 years of media experience. She hosts “Addiction Talk,” a Facebook Live show, and serves as the director of corporate communications for a national company. Joy is also a certified life and media coach, and has her own media consultancy, Sutton Impact, LLC (@joysuttonmedia)Myranda Stephens (@myrandastephens) is a former reporter turned REALTOR® with a passion for people! For more than 12 years, she’s helped others tell their stories in the world of television news. Since 2016, she has successfully helped buyers and sellers write the next chapter of their lives in their new home.

This week, I'm in conversation with Maya Guy -- stay-at-home mom of five, wife, and founder of the 200,000+ member Facebook group, Suburban Women for the People -- a Black-women led space where ALL women are celebrated and uplifted. The group was started for women who support (then Senator and VP nominee) Kamala Harris, but it has evolved. Maya uses her voice and platform to educate and shine a light on racial inequity, gender inequality and the plight of marginalized people in this county. Basically, she’s helping people become better humans, and doing her part to save our democracy. Lastly, she is an elected member of her County's School Board.

For parents, it’s a rite of passage: raising teenagers! For the parents who are past this stage, you deserve your flowers. To the rest of us, may the odds forever be in our favor.This week, I am asking all of the questions to help understand teens. My goal is not to just “get through” this stage, but to forge meaningful, lasting connections with my son and daughter. If you have teens in your life, you don’t want to skip this episode.About My Guest:Amanda Morgan-Henry, LCSW-C (@daughtersofwinnie) is a licensed clinical social worker and creative visionary with a passion for growing competent liberation-focused social workers.With 20 years of experience in various areas of social work practice, her expertise with parents and teens primarily come through working with foster youth and in her former therapy practice. Currently, she is a PhD student in social work, and her research interests include African-centered approaches to parenting in Black families and the elevation of Black motherhood. A 40-something B-more girl, Amanda loves herbal tea and swanky office supplies, and adores being an auntie.

Author,  Eveyln Logan, talks about her new children's book On the Streets of Ondo, and her 20-year journey to finally pursue the career that aligned with her purpose and brings her joy. About Evelyn LoganEvelyn is a Nigerian American storyteller and author of the new children’s book, On the Streets of Ondo. Evelyn enjoys everything about her culture and loves the idea that her books could be a child’s first introduction to Nigerian and African culture. Evelyn is passionate about improving literacy, education, and mental health – and when she writes, it is with these things in mind. She loves writing for children, but also enjoys screenwriting. When she is not writing, she enjoys meditating, yoga, teaching, spending time with family, reading, and traveling. To get your copy of On the Streets of Ondo and book resources, go to evelynloganwrites.comConnect with Evelyn Logan: FB – @evelynloganwritesIG – @evelynloganwritesTwitter – @evelynloganwrts

It's been awhile, but I'm back with a solo episode. I'm talking about how critical consistency is to success, but how it's a struggle to maintain during the various seasons of life. Specifically, I talk about my commitment to this podcast, and the steps to make sure I remain consistent - even when I'm exhausted, busy, traveling, unsure...

No doubt it's easier to be more of your authentic self in the workplace, particularly for POC. But everyone's comfort level is different and microaggressions are still a thing. What's the right balance? Is code-switching still a thing? Do DEI initiatives, designed to make this easier, actually work?This week, three of my friends and colleagues joined me to discuss these questions and more.  They have 20+ years of branding, marketing and communications experience, and are small business owners.Emanuel Basnight, is the owner of two companies aligned with spiritual wellness: BrandsbyBashight (@brandsbybasnight), a handmade herbal skincare company, and Bless The Roads (@blessed.theroads) , a spiritual goods company devoted to black spirituality.  Yadira Santana-Dowling is a director of strategy at a Miami ad agency and the owner of Inspira Communications (@insparacommunications). She is passionate about building meaningful relationships between brands and people, particularly in US Hispanic and Urban markets. Roberta Hatchett is a marketing veteran who decided to pivot to celebrate her love for wine and interior design. She started VinBoheme (@vinboheme), a wine and home goods retailer that honors women and minority-owned wine makers and designers.Intro - 00 - 7:30Bozoma Saint John Netflix Exit- 7:30 Is authenticity at work possible and sustainable? - 18:30How much of yourself do you bring to work? - 21:45Code-switching - 32:45 Do DEI initiatives work? - 46:45HoneyPot - 1:03:00 

Money. Money. Money. One of my favorite topics to discuss. I’ve made my share of financial mistakes, got a financial education, and I’m never going back. In this episode, I’m in conversation with Meltrice Sharp, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and managing partner of Creating Leading Enterprises, an accounting, tax, and business consulting firm. She not only helps businesses retain wealth, but she is also passionate about helping black women do the same. We discuss:Why it’s important for women to feel empowered with moneyWhere to start when you’re ready to get your finances in orderHow you should prepare for a recession What to do if you’re behind on saving for retirementConnect with Meltrice:Instagram: @meltricesharp

This week (just in time for Mother's Day) I'm talking about my motherhood journey. Even though I'm 12 years in, there are times I still feel like a new mom.  I share what brings me joy as well as the moments that are hard AF, including that one time I tried to teach my son a lesson and got schooled instead.Plus, my mom, Linda Cotton, joins me for the second half of the podcast. She shares her experience raising three daughters and what I was like growing up (Lordt).