With a year of changes and losses, how do you gain or regain wholeness? Wholeness does not mean perfection, it's giving yourself permission to move forward.  A discussion with Brenna J Filed, Author, Event Planner, Life Coach, discusses some keys to achieving wholeness. By doing the work, helping others, and not settling are just a few nuggets on walking the journey to wholeness.  Additional Information:Link for Brenna's book: https://www.amazon.com/Returning-Wholeness.../dp/1953497020Brenna Bio:New Orleans native Brenna J. Fields, also known as Coach Bre, is a certified life coach, ordained minister, writer, as well as a certified event planner, and certified pre-marital counselor.  She believes she is called to use her training and life experiences to empower women to overcome life difficulties so they can live fulfilling lives.  She desires to see women become better versions of themselves so they can leave a legacy of excellence for future generations!  Brenna is the author of the recently published book, “Returning to Wholeness: Overcoming Life’s Challenging to Live a Blessed Life” which is available on Amazon.  She is also one of the contributing writers in the book entitled, “She Writes for Him: Black Voices of Wisdom” which is being released in March, as well as the e-book “You’re Engaged, Now What: Expert Advice on Planning the Wedding of Your Dreams.” Brenna recently launched her new coaching business, New Season New Day Coaching, and Mentoring, where she provides training, individual and group coaching in the areas of goal setting, finding your life purpose, and divorce recovery. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Tampa Alumnae Chapter), where she has served on both the local and regional levels in elected and appointed positions for the last 27 years.  She also serves on the clergy staff of Beulah Baptist Institutional Church, the oldest African American Baptist church in the city of Tampa.

Some have created some habits or made changes in their lifestyle in the past year Nicole discusses how she leverage her model of MOOD ®: Mindful, Open, Observant, Deliberate to stay on track and not lose sight of the positive changes she’s made in 2020 and how to carry them on into 2021.

 In this episode of More Than Lipstix, we will discuss the importance of believing your press. Where in some settings this phrase is not looked upon as a positive. However, in the context of black women, we have had to learn to allow our light to shine. They will also talk about: Affirmations to tell yourself  Do you feel undervalued? What can help your growth? How do you prepare yourself for taking on a new project? How do you handle rejection? The power of being authentic It is not our deepest fear to be inadequate but too powerfulbeyond measure. Guest Bios: Deloria Nelson Streete is the President and Founder of Authentic Culture andEngagement Solutions, Inc. ACE. ACE is a dynamic consulting firm that has adual focus on organizations and individuals. Dee was recently the ManagingDirector of Diversity & Inclusion for Charles Schwab & Company whereshe leads the national Inclusion efforts for the firm. Deloria is a publishedauthor and amazing speaker who has worked professionally in Human Resources for more than 25 years with various Fortune 500 companies including Walt DisneyWorld. Deloria’s personal brand is positive energy, courage, authenticity, andan uplifting spirit. Her commitment to Diversity & Inclusion stems from herpersonal mission statement which encapsulates helping people find and leverage their unique gifts. In her spare time, you will find her writing poetry,spoiling her twin granddaughters or on the farm with her husband, children, andadorable goats. Joni Wilson Ferguson is an Experienced Business Leader with 15+ yearsexperience delivering organizational value leveraging financial know-how,forward thinking, problem solving and business savvy in consumer direct andbusiness of business areas. I have supported areas focused on hospitality,convention and leisure travel, entertainment, and Sports. Effective in thedevelopment and execution of business strategy with demonstrated expertise insolving complex business concepts, technology implementation, developing easy to understand visuals and points of view as well as providing Executive Level support for decision making.  

On this episode of More Than Lipstix Podcast, we will wrap up our conversation on how the pandemic has impacted women, specifically black women returning to the workforce. With more than 6.4% of black women currently out of the workforce are finding difficulty in pivoting back to work or moving to something new. If you want to hear additional More Than LipStix Podcast, be sure to Subscribe, Rate, Review and tune in for New episodes. Guest Bios: Daye Brake is a mom, student, educator, publisher, and entrepreneur, currently residing in Winston-Salem, NC. She has two daughters, Joi and Fayth, age 7 and 15 months. With a Bachelor in English, Masters in Publishing, and a Masters in School Administration, Daye has published 3 books and recently had the experience of opening, leading, and closing a North Carolina public charter school. Daye recently launched a virtual tutoring business that she operates from her home while serving as a full-time mom. When time allows, she enjoys reading, creative writing, outdoor walks, traveling, and new adventures.   Mundi Massenburg Gattis, born in Durham NC, a Wife and a Mom of three is currently a Business Analytics Manager for PNC and has been employed with them for the past 4 years. She received an undergraduate in Accounting/Marketing at North Carolina A&T University in 2003 and a Master's in Management and Leadership from Webster University in 2009. Mundi is an immediate past board member of the Multicultural EBRG at PNC as well as a recent past member of the Diversity & Inclusion council. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta and on the PTA of her kids’ school.   In her spare time that she does not have, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, DIY homemade products, and exercise.

In this episode of More Than Lipstix Nicole has a very candid conversation with 2 moms who are in the trenches of Home Schooling, caring for toddlers, and balancing careers. We discuss everything from stress, anger, and what’s for lunch. During this time of a historic pandemic, mom and grandparents are doing all we can to help our little ones survive this a time that we all hope will pivot sooner than later.If you want to hear additional More Than LipStix Podcast, be sure to Subscribe, Rate, Review and tune in for New episodes. Guest Bios: Daye Brake is a mom, student, educator, publisher, and entrepreneur, currently residing in Winston-Salem, NC. She has two daughters, Joi and Fayth, age 7 and 15 months. With a Bachelor in English, Masters in Publishing, and a Masters in School Administration, Daye has published 3 books and recently had the experience of opening, leading, and closing a North Carolina public charter school. Daye recently launched a virtual tutoring business that she operates from her home while serving as a full-time mom. When time allows, she enjoys reading, creative writing, outdoor walks, traveling, and new adventures.  Mundi Massenburg Gattis, born in Durham NC, a Wife and a Mom of three is currently a Business Analytics Manager for PNC and has been employed with them for the past 4 years. She received an undergraduate in Accounting/Marketing at North Carolina A&T University in 2003 and a Master's in Management and Leadership from Webster University in 2009.  Mundi is an immediate past board member of the Multicultural EBRG at PNC as well as a recent past member of the Diversity & Inclusion council. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta and on the PTA of her kids’ school.  In her spare time that she does not have, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, DIY homemade products, and exercise.

Often when women decide to have children we often have a fantastical vision. We envision choreographing, cookies bakes, PTA meeting our precious Littles dressed in perfectly coordinated Janie and Jack outfits. And then reality sets in, quickly realizing that our precious little humans truly do have a mind of their own. With all their own personalities and opinion in tow. Adding on an unforeseen pandemic, working mothers find themselves at home either no longer employed or working from home while raising our children. In this 2 part series, we will discuss how the fantasy and reality collide. As the world begin to re-open black women with children begin to realize how difficult it can be to return to work. With 6.4% of black women due to the inability to be find safe childcare or worrying about the implications to their children’s health if do return, or their careers, and the overall household. Let’s talk……

On this Episode Nicole, our host talks about how often as women do we use the phrase "I’M SORRY." She will touch on such topics as: The impact of the overuse of this phrase and how we give away our power when the phrase is not used properly How we can be perceived and miss out on opportunities How we subconsciously bring in unnecessary stress or impose guilt or self-doubt by over apologizing for little things. That may not warrant an ”I’m Sorry”  What are other ways to respond to situations or circumstances? If you want to hear additional More Than LipStix Podcast, be sure to Subscribe, Rate, Review and tune in for New episodes.

Welcome to More Than LipStix Podcast! On this episode Nicole, our host talks about the sage advice her mom gave her years ago to "Never Let Them See You Sweat". This advice has stayed with her over the years through her formative years and her career.  She will touch on such topics as: Why she wanted to start a podcast Where her story began Finding her transferrable skills If you want to hear additional More Than LipStix Podcast, be sure to Subscribe, Rate, Review and tune in for New episodes.