Have you ever felt like a particular day in your life had a theme? You knew when this day came around it would create a forever memorial upon your heart and mind.  My guest Stanico affectionately known as Nico Church had such an experience. The day for Nico was December 20th and year after year he would wake up and by the time he went to bed an event, good or bad had taken place and when Nico looks back it all had purpose. On this episode of Navigating Life with Coach Lo Podcast, Nico shares with Coach Lo how he overcame the pains of life that fueled passion within him and ultimately revealed Gods purpose for his life in different areas. Life can be hard and seem unfair at times and when life takes place we have decisions to make. Due to our humanity we don’t always make the best decision but Nico shares how God caused everything to work out for his good because her still had a plan for Nico’s Life. Please pause and watch or listen to Nico’s story of overcoming! His name is Stanico Church, affectionately known as Nico. He’s the 3rd of 7 children and grew up on the westside of St.Louis. His father was incarcerated when he  was only 13 years of age. The struggles that became a part of his life in the absence of his father caused childhood wounds that he would carry into his adult years causing other challenges. Nico became a father at the young age of 17. Being so young and inexperienced he battled through the child support system, compounded with the challenges that came from the mother of his son who would intentionally do what she could to keep his son away from him. He became a father a second time while in college and experienced some of the same challenges. Nico carried some very challenging  realities while attempting to create a brighter future for himself and his children. In the process of it all he struggled with depression and anxiety from the weight of life. But Nico persevered through it all becoming a 1st generation graduate to graduate from college. Nico was determined to succeed starting a job in Corporate America three weeks post graduation, lasting 16 years. Nico developed a love for photography out of his desire to capture every moment he could to share with his children and his father. Out of this love for photography he left Corporate America and has built a great photography studio called “Nico Church Photography Studio.” This is the space he believe God spoke to him saying that this was work of photography was a part of his destiny. Nico believes “the world needs positive images of love, family and togetherness.” Nico’s goal is to inspire others to follow their dreams and never allow adversity to stop them! Contact Information: Follow Nico Church on Facebook-@ Stanico DntcallmestanonlyNico Church www.nicochurch.com Follow and Contact Navigating Life with Coach Lo: FB: Navigating Life/Coach Lo/ Navigating The Heart IG: @Instagram.com/Navigatingtheheart YouTube: Navigating Life with Coach Lo Please purchase the Promise Devotional @: www.navigatingtheheart.com Email: [email protected] Website:www.navigatingtheheart.com Tech Support- Rafael Barlowe Music By: Ronnie B. “Ride or Die CD Thank You for Listening , Coach Lo

Have you ever felt like you loved or married the wrong person due to lifestyle difference ? You knew that what they were doing was wrong and you just never considered how their choices could change you life forever!! My guest was a victim of loving the wrong person at the wrong time, paying dearly with her freedom!  On this episode of Navigating Life with Coach Lo Podcast, Faidra shares with Coach Lo how she overcame feelings of shame, fear, rejection, abandonment and betrayal after being sentenced to 5 years and ten months in prison because of the lifestyle of the man she loved. In her book called “A Lesson Learned The Hard Way,” she helps the reader understand the challenges she faced while loving a drug dealer as a college student and the price she paid. Faidra gives us the tools to be wise in our yes to the man that desires to be a part of our lives as women.   It’s not easy for anyone to redeem their life after a felony but Faidra did.  Take a pause and listen to her interview and share this episode with a young lady or a woman in your life.    Please purchase “A Lesson Learned The Hard Way” today at: www.perseverewithfaidra.org    Bio: From incarceration to corporate America, Faidra truly believes that no matter what, God can make your crooked paths straight. She has turned her heartbreak into a testimony, her tragedy into triumph, and she has a passion to help other women who might feel there is no way out. She is an accomplished author of, A Lesson Learned the Hard Way, and speaker. Faidra advocates for those with criminal backgrounds by conducting corporate trainings on the need for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.       Hashtags:  #NavigatingLifewithCoachLo  #ALessonLearnedTheHardWay  #CoachLo #LolitaHarris  #NavigatingTheHeart  #FaidraWashingtonGray  #Godmakesthecrookedpathstraight  #Author  #ShePersevered  #Diversity&Inclusion  #Coach  #Dallas  #Chicago   Contact Information:  Follow Faidra Washington @ Faidra Washington Gray on Facebook  Website: http://www.perseverewithfaidra.org    Follow and Contact Navigating Life with Coach Lo:   FB: Navigating Life/Coach Lo/ Navigating The Heart  IG: @Instagram.com/Navigatingtheheart   YouTube: Navigating Life with Coach Lo   Please purchase the Promise Devotional @: www.navigatingtheheart.com   Email: [email protected]   Website:www.navigatingtheheart.com   Tech Support- Rafael Barlowe    Music By: Ronnie B. “Ride or Die CD   Thank You for Listening , Coach Lo

Have you ever felt like your life was spinning out of control and not landing on the visions and dreams that you had for yourself? Well that happened to Esther Calloway and she decided to do something about. On this episode of Navigating Life with Coach Lo Podcast, Esther shares with Coach Lo how she overcame feelings of not living the dreams she desired because of giving up on herself. In her new book called “The 61 Day Challenge to Better Habits,” she helps the reader navigate the challenges she faced when she would start and not finish in life. Esther gives us the tools to be productive in our daily living to experience the change and transformation we want to see manifest in our lives. Get your book today at: The61daychallenge.com Bio: Esther Calloway is an entrepreneur, habit coach and motivational speaker who is gifted in helping others see their full potential. Her sole purpose is to use her gifts to serve others while spreading the message of love and hope around the world. She is the lucky mom to her beautiful 16-year old daughter Madison and a native Dallasite. E. Calloway attended Midwestern State University and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She is a music industry professional and owner of Dallas-based boutique booking agency, E. Calloway Management. She has a passion for encouraging others to reach their goals but she believes that the most important mission in her life is spreading the love of God and ensuring that her daughter, Madison has the tools and confidence to build healthy habits that continue to create a successful and fulfilling life. Hashtags: #NavigatingLifewithCoachLo #The61daychallengetobetterhabits #CoachLo #LolitaHarris #NavigatingTheHeart #Esther Calloway #TransformingLives #Author #SpiritualLeader #ChangeAgent #Coach #Dallas #Chicago Contact Information: Follow Esther Calloway: Facebook, Twitter, IG:@ Esther Calloway Website: http://www.ecallowaymanagement.com Follow and Contact Navigating Life with Coach Lo: FB: Navigating Life/Coach Lo/ Navigating The Heart IG: @Instagram.com/Navigatingtheheart YouTube: Navigating Life with Coach Lo Please purchase the Promise Devotional @: www.navigatingtheheart.com Email: [email protected] Website:www.navigatingtheheart.com Tech Support- @Rafael Barlowe Music By: Ronnie B. “Ride or Die CD Thank You for Listening , Coach Lo

On this episode of Navigating Life with Coach Lo Podcast, Reggie Smith will share with Coach Lo  how he grew up in a great family who worked hard and possessed great moral character. Reggie’s family passed this wisdom on to him but the the influence of his community was most attractive and influenced his life the most. Reggie made some unwise decisions along his journey that caused him to land in prison on three different occasions with felony charges which could have changed his life forever but they didn’t. Reggie never made excuses about being a felon, instead he decided to rebuild his life by using the knowledge he had acquired  while in school, in prison and his street knowledge to launch several great businesses as an entrepreneur. Today Reggie wants to use his story to help the youth in urban communities understand that the fast life will cost you greatly! However, for some this option seems to be all that’s available.  Reggie wants others to know that it’s not the only way and should you choose the fast way, you can change your future by changing your mind and changing what you do. Check out Reggie’s interview as he shares his story on Playing to Win!!! Hashtags: #NavigatingLifewithCoachLo #NoExcuses #PlaytoWin #NeverGiveUp #CoachLo #LolitaHarris #NavigatingTheHeart #ReggieDSmith #TheSauceBoss #CommunityEncourager #PureHeatSauces #ThreeTimeFelon #ImpactingYouth #EducateYourself #FelonsCanFallForward #TheTruckingLife #18Wheelers #BossinUpTrucking #FoodTruck #ChangeYourMind #ChangeYourActions #ChangeYourLife #Dallas #EastStLouis #Chicago Contact Information: Follow Reggie D. Smith: Facebook:@ Reggie D. Smith Email: [email protected] Follow and Contact Navigating Life with Coach Lo: FB: Navigating Life/Coach Lo/ Navigating The Heart IG: @Instagram.com/Navigatingtheheart YouTube: Navigating Life with Coach Lo Please purchase the Promise Devotional @: www.navigatingtheheart.com Email: [email protected] Website:www.navigatingtheheart.com Tech Support- @Rafael Barlowe Music By: Ronnie B. “Ride or Die CD Thank You for Listening , Coach Lo

On this episode of Navigating Life with Coach Lo Podcast, Raymond Smith aka. Bro.Ray will share with Coach Lo how his life experiences made clear to him what real influence would cost him. As humans we have the idea that we want certain material things, positions and titles without counting the cost. However, when you were created to influence like Raymond you don’t always have the desire, it’s just the journey life takes you on. On this journey you evolve into this person that everyone else desires to become, having no idea the pain and the price it would cost to possess the power of influence. I invite you to sit back, relax and listen in as Brother Ray shares his journey with us and how he uses his life experiences to help the youth, families and all those he come in contact with to discover the greatness within them and develop it for positive influence and encouragement to others. Bro. Ray as he is known to all, is a native of Chicago, Illinois he has been a resident of Providence, Rhode Island for 16 years. Bro. Ray is known to many as the “Hood Preacher. “ While Bro. Ray heard the call to ministry, he ran fast toward the call, (the assignment) with half the instructions to the Davey Lopes Recreation Center, in Providence. There he met the director Mr. George Lindsey, the man in a dream that God said would say yes to every request he had to bringing the Gospel to the City of Providence. Brother Ray is actively involved in the mission that God assigned him to, to bring harmonious unity to the Community. Philippians 4:9 is the word he stood on and it became life to him. As he still stands on this very Word. Bro. Ray is married to Chuckie Marie, has 5 adult children(2 from marriage and 3 from previous relationships) and 16 grandchildren. Bro. Ray has served in ministry since June of 2001. In 2003 he began to experience the birth pains of “Young Leaders Fellowship”, (YLF) which began to trinkle over into the Providence Street worker Program where Bro. Ray served as their first Program Director in 2005. In February 2006 he resigned and launched the YLF program as Founder/CEO. Bro. Ray is known throughout Providence as an advocate in the streets, courts, RITS, ACI, PPSD and in community churches. He is known to many as a positive male role model with abilities to mentor both male and female, children and adults. The mission of YLF is the Restoration of families through positive interaction with our youth. Assisting them with the building of positive support teams and coaching them on how to utilize them. In his own words he states “I’m God’s anointed, appointed son of encouragement”. He could be found at any given time at the table of some of the city’s most influential decision makers. In January 2009, Challenge for Change Ministries (CFC) was birth, whose focus is on the family unit. Remembering the call ...and He said unto him or her, go into all the world and preach and publish openly the Good News (the Gospel) to every creature of the whole human race. Contact Information: Follow Brother Ray: Facebook:@ Ray Smith Email: [email protected] Follow and Contact Navigating Life with Coach Lo: FB: Navigating Life/Coach Lo/ Navigating The Heart IG: @Instagram.com/Navigatingtheheart YouTube: Navigating Life with Coach Lo Please purchase the Promise Devotional @: www.navigatingtheheart.com Email: [email protected] Website:www.navigatingtheheart.com Tech Support- @Rafael Barlowe Music By: Ronnie B. “Ride or Die CD Thank You for Listening , Coach Lo

On this episode of Navigating Life with Coach Lo Podcast, April Packer will share with Coach Lo how she overcame seasons of disappointment in her new book called “Derailing Disappointment .”  In her book April shares some very intimate moments of her life where disappointments made her stronger, causing her to triumph over her circumstances.   We have all been met with times or even seasons of our lives when disappointment led us down some dark and even lonely roads. April talks about how her faith in Christ gave her the strength to push through and come out of those dark place. Because she did she wants you to know that,”You Can Too!”   I want to encourage you to not only listen to her story here on the podcast, but please support her by purchasing her book at :aprilpacker.com   Bio:  April Packer is an educator for now 28 years and has dedicated her life to impacting her students and those around her. She is active and engaged as a member of her community and local church in the DFW area. April has impacted every level of education , ranging from elementary, to college level and  even mature adults. Her deepest desire is to help those she encounter to reach their next level of success. April is a change agent for Christ who is on assignment to transform the lives of all those she’s allowed to impact both in education and spiritual growth.    Hashtags:  #NavigatingLifewithCoachLo  #DerailingDisappointment  #CoachLo  #LolitaHarris  #NavigatingTheHeart  #AprilPacker  #TransformingLives  #Author  #SpiritualLeader  #ChangeAgent  #Educator  #Dallas  #Chicago  #Mississippi   Contact Information:  Follow April Packer: Facebook:@ April Packer  Website: http://www.aprilpacker.com     Follow and Contact Navigating Life with Coach Lo:  FB: Navigating Life/Coach Lo/ Navigating The Heart  IG: @Instagram.com/Navigatingtheheart   YouTube: Navigating Life with Coach Lo   Please purchase the Promise Devotional @: www.navigatingtheheart.com   Email: [email protected]   Website:www.navigatingtheheart.com   Tech Support- @Rafael Barlowe    Music By: Ronnie B. “Ride or Die CD   Thank You for Listening , Coach Lo

On this episode of Navigating Life with Coach Lo Podcast, Nyatu Marvel will share with Coach Lo the “Significance of Sexual Compatibility in marriage.” Nyatu is a Life Coach in Dating & Relationships, Certified Premarital & Marriage Counselor and the Co-Author of the Amazon Best Seller “ Why He Married Her & Played Me: Nine Secrets to What He’s Thinking.” In celebration of the month of Love, Coach Lo wanted to invite a mans perspective in to share how he thinks about the intention and attention to detail in the bedroom keeping the marriage hot! 🔥🔥🔥He talks about the importance of making love to the mind all day, being intentional about what your time together will be like and staying present in the moment. Everyone is different, so take what you can use and leave the rest for someone else. In the book “Why He Married Her and Played Me”Nyatu gives plenty of creative ideas to sustain your marriage as it relates to sexual compatibility. Please go to:www.thehitchagency.com to support Nyatu and the other gentlemen on the book! Today you can get a preview of what he shares in the book on Navigating Life with Coach Lo Podcast! Check it out! Bio: Nyatu A. Marvel is HITCH, Dating & Relationship Consultant, Certified Premarital & Marriage Counselor, and Life Coach. Nyatu co-authored the new Amazon Best Seller “Why He Married Her & Played Me: Nine Secrets To What He’s Thinking.” His personal mantra is “Live Life On & With Purpose.” Hashtags: #NavigatingLifewithCoachLo #TheSignificanceOfSexualCompatibility #TheMonthOfLove #KeepingMarriageHot #CoachLo #LolitaHarris #NavigatingTheHeart #NyatuMarvel #Author #LifeCoach #MarriageCounselor #WhyHeMarriedHerAndPlayedMe #9SecretsToWhatHesThinking #BeIntentionalInTheBedroom #LiveLifeOnAndWithPurpose #Dallas #Chicago Contact Information: Follow Nyatu Marvel: Facebook:@ Nyatu Marvel Website: http://www.thehitchagency.com Follow and Contact Navigating Life with Coach Lo: FB: Navigating Life/Coach Lo/ Navigating The Heart IG: @Instagram.com/Navigatingtheheart YouTube: Navigating Life with Coach Lo Please purchase the Promise Devotional @: www.navigatingtheheart.com Email: [email protected] Website:www.navigatingtheheart.com Tech Support- @Rafael Barlowe Music By: Ronnie B. “Ride or Die CD Thank You for Listening , Coach Lo

On this episode of Navigating Life with Coach Lo Podcast, Misty Carter will share with Coach Lo how growing up in the home with an emotionally unavailable mom, three crack addicts and a alcoholic shaped her emotional/ relational future. Misty also shared how the childhood wounds of verbal abuse and comparison of her to another grandchild caused her deep wounds that led to a verbally abusive marriage that ultimately led to divorce. Misty became obese due to the stress and health issues that began to compound . After loosing the weight she suffered five heart attacks. I would say God still has a plan for my sweet friends life. With the help of her therapist she continues to heal from the challenges she faced on her journey. In celebration of American Heart Month we celebrate Misty’s success! Please check out her story and find hope for your journey? Bio: Misty Carter is a woman of faith and a amazing mother of 3 adult children born and raised on the south side of Chicago. From birth until the age of 10 she was a resident of The Chicago Housing Authority (Wentworth Garden). In 5th grade her family moved to the Englewood area which was known as a high drug, crime and gang area which had it’s way of influencing her journey. She went to Lindblom High School where she excelled as a student academically and  met lifelong friends like Coach Lo and so many other Amazing Eagles. Misty went on to obtain her Bachelors and Masters degree in multiple facets of accounting/ finance. She’s recognized as a strategically focused and experienced manager with 24 years of service in finance with a leader in the telecommunications industry. Misty is a member of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. She is a born leader that effectively develops strategies that foster independent thinking while actively staying committed to who she is. Misty enjoys serving others and hope that her story will give someone a new hope. Hashtags: #NavigatingLifewithCoachLo #ChildhoodWounds #Heartbreak #Brokenheart #Abuse #Addiction #Forgiveness #Healing #CoachLo #LolitaHarris #NavigatingTheHeart #MistyCarter #HealthyHeartMonth #AmericanHeartAssociation #GetYourHealing #DeltaSigmaTheta #SingleAgain #Dallas #Chicago Contact Information: Follow Misty Carter: Facebook:@ Misty Carter Follow and Contact Navigating Life with Coach Lo: FB: Navigating Life/Coach Lo/ Navigating The Heart IG: @Instagram.com/Navigatingtheheart YouTube: Navigating Life with Coach Lo Please purchase the Promise Devotional @: www.navigatingtheheart.com Email: [email protected] Website:www.navigatingtheheart.com Tech Support- @Rafael Barlowe Music By: Ronnie B. “Ride or Die CD Thank You for Listening , Coach Lo

On this episode of Navigating Life Podcast, Toya will share with Coach Lo how her personal decision caused stress to the point of stroke that could have taken her life at the early age of 41.    Toya experienced some challenges on her journey, she survived a life filled with toxicity from domestic violence from her husband, a divorce, finding her father dead, all before the age of 27. But because she didn’t heal from all of these challenges(in addition to her then current current cares) stress compounded at age 41 and cause her to have a stoke. Toya decided she was going to terminate anything and anyone that would cause her stress.   Toya decided to do the things that would help her to heal and alleviate the stress she was experiencing. She changed her complete lifestyle to take a stand for her life and is winning and thriving!!! I invite you to pause and listen to Toya’s story, to both the men and the women listening, Toya’s story may be what you need to hear to save yourself or share with someone else!  Bio:  Meet Ms. Toya Knowles!  Toya is known as “The Short Hair Guru” .  While she specializes in short hair and been in the game for over 30 years, her success comes from empowering not just the women that sit in her chair but also enriching the lives and careers of the men and women that come across her path.  Toya’s beginning started out with many challenges and extended through her adult years, but because of the healing work she was willing to do she has become better at her life overall and desires to help you do the same! No More Excuses about your past!!!  It’s Time to Stand and Heal!!!    #NavigatingLifewithCoachLo  #ImStillStanding  #ToyaKnowles  #DomesticViolenceSurvivor  #OvercomingGrief  #OvercomingDivorce  #OvercomingStress  #StrokeSurvivor  #GetYourHealing  #NoExcuses  #LiveTheLifeYouWereCreatedFor  #CoachLo  #LolitaHarris  #NavigatingTheHeart  #LifeCoach  #EltonJohn  #Dallas  #Chicago   Contact Information:   Follow and contact Toya@:   Website: toya Knowles.com   On IG :iam_toyaknowles   On Facebook and YouTube: Toya Knowles    Follow and Contact Navigating Life with Coach Lo:  FB: Navigating Life/Coach Lo/ Navigating The Heart  IG: @Instagram.com/Navigatingtheheart   YouTube: Navigating Life with Coach Lo   Please purchase the Promise Devotional @: www.navigatingtheheart.com   Email: [email protected]  Website:www.navigatingtheheart.com   Tech Support- @Rafael Barlowe    Music By: Ronnie B. “Ride or Die CD   Thank You for Listening , Coach Lo

On this episode of Navigating Life with Coach Lo Podcast, Gregory McKinney will share with Coach Lo how growing up with a physically and emotionally abusive alcoholic father effected his emotional health and how how he defined manhood. He also shares how his mother’s undealt with trauma caused her to be distant and emotionally unavailable to him, later affecting his relationships with women. Mr. McKinney ultimately shares how both parents impacting his life lead him to seek to forgive his parents and healing for himself. We all have childhood wounds and unhealthy behaviors we learned from our parents but we don’t always seek the proper healing. I invite you to get in your chill spot, take a moment for yourself and listen to Gregory’s story. We hope that something will encourage you to take your next steps towards healing! Bio: Gregory McKinney is a life coach, licensed minister, marriage counselor and child abuse survivor. For over a decade he has coached numerous individuals to overcome childhood trauma Through private coaching he has helped women and men experience breath-through to recover from pain and live a healed  and fulfilling life. Gregory has a heart and passion to witness breakthrough and transformation and has a gift to bring out the best in every client he encounters. Hashtags: #NavigatingLifewithCoachLo #ParentalWounds #Addiction #Forgiveness #Healing #CoachLo #LolitaHarris #NavigatingTheHeart #GregoryMcKinney #LifeCoach #GirlDad #GetYourHealing #Dallas #Chicago Contact Information: Follow and contact Gregory @: Website: http://www.GregoryMcKinney.net Email: [email protected] On IG : @GregoryInspires Follow and Contact Navigating Life with Coach Lo: FB: Navigating Life/Coach Lo/ Navigating The Heart IG: @Instagram.com/Navigatingtheheart YouTube: Navigating Life with Coach Lo Please purchase the Promise Devotional @: www.navigatingtheheart.com Email: [email protected] Website:www.navigatingtheheart.com Tech Support- @Rafael Barlowe Music By: Ronnie B. “Ride or Die CD Thank You for Listening , Coach Lo