On this episode, I talk with Heidy Tejeda. Heidy is the owner and operator of Pilates Unleashed Studio located in Eastchester, New York. She is a certified yoga and Pilates instructor. Heidy studied at the renowned Jivamutki Yoga Center and was trained in the Stott Pilates method. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://sheisterrilinton.com

On this episode, I talk with Jennifer Bozeman. Jennifer is from the Gowanus Houses in Brooklyn, New York, and is a former undergraduate student of mine. Jennifer holds a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and Human Services, and is currently pursuing a second Masters Degree in Special Education. She is a former New York City Correctional Officer who worked on Rikers Island and left the job to fulfill her passion of teaching students in underserved communities. https://sheisterrilinton.com/

On this episode, I talk with Angela Rivera. Angela is a natural food chef, certified meditation coach, children’s yoga instructor, and mother of four. She is a survivor of domestic violence and in 2018, discovered that her 19 year-old daughter was in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship. After her daughter survived a life threatening attack, Angela took her advocacy for her daughter to Albany, New York . Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://sheisterrilinton.com

On this episode, I talk with LaSonya Alexander. LaSonya is a divorced mother of 7 children she raises independently. After a period of sudden job loss and homelessness following a family crisis, LaSonya fought to return her family to a place of stability and joy. She went on to become winner of the 2017-2018 Ms. Illinois American Elegance pageant. LaSonya has written her first book, a memoir, and looks forward to its publication. Show Notes available here: https://sheisterrilinton.com/

Terri talks with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Khadijah Washington about mental health, family trauma, and single-parenthood. Khadijah is a behavioral health consultant, and serves as a Social Work Mentor at Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Union University. She serves on the Executive Board and is the Mentoring Chair for the Richmond Association of Black Social Workers, and a co-facilitator for City Builders. Show notes with all LINKS mentioned here: http://sheisterrilinton.com/

Terri chats about what she’s been up to, and who you’ll hear from on Season Two. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: http://sheisterrilinton.com/

I wrap up the first season of She Roads discussing my childhood molestation; how living through decades of low self-esteem and emotional warfare led me to making one bad decision after the next; how being a single-mother grew me up; and how moment by moment I am intentionally working to craft my best life.   Hopefully, my story will leave you feeling like it is never too late to break any negative strongholds and live the life you are meant to live.

Tamieka L. Jones epitomizes being a woman of her word and living according to God’s will. Tamieka joins me in the studio to discuss her impressive career journey from electrical engineering to working for Goldman Sachs and Alliance Bernstein, to owning and operating A Perfect Setting Weddings and Events for the past 13 years. She also shares why, at 41 years old, she is decidedly single, without children, and uncompromising in her faith. https://sheisterrilinton.com/

Ana Bencosme is a survivor in every sense of the word. She joins me in the studio to discuss the false narrative of suburban life being the perfect life, having drug addicted parents including a mentally ill mother, the secret surrounding her father's death, being raised by her grandparents, marrying her best friend and having the family of her dreams, and harnessing the will and determination to kick breast cancer in the ass. https://sheisterrilinton.com/

Angela Rivera is the definition of resilience. She has lived through childhood trauma, a dangerous departure from a toxic marriage, divorce, having and losing it all, and reconstructing her life from rubble. Angela joins me in the studio to discuss all of that as well as being a life-long entrepreneur, how Buddhism changed her outlook on life and way of living, finding love after divorce, health and wellness, and her thriving catering business, Halo & Horns Catering and Events.