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Triggered AF PodcastFinding Real Joy: Rewiring Your Brain for the Life You Want - EP 175What if you could decide — right now — to change your story and create a new reality for your life? In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau sit down with Stella Stephanopoulos, host of the Everyday Endorphins podcast, for a deep conversation on the power of the mind, the stories we tell ourselves, and how to cultivate joy that lasts. Stella reminds us that we are not beholden to the identities or stories others told us. Through visualization, intentional decisions, and therapeutic tools like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), she shows us how to shif...
2025-10-0242 minTriggered AF PodcastFinding Real Joy: Rewiring Your Brain for the Life You Want - EP 175What if you could decide — right now — to change your story and create a new reality for your life? In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau sit down with Stella Stephanopoulos, host of the Everyday Endorphins podcast, for a deep conversation on the power of the mind, the stories we tell ourselves, and how to cultivate joy that lasts. Stella reminds us that we are not beholden to the identities or stories others told us. Through visualization, intentional decisions, and therapeutic tools like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), she shows us how to shif...
2025-10-0242 minTriggered AF PodcastMoney Myths That Keep You Broke and How to Break Free - EP 174When it comes to money, many of us were taught myths that keep us stuck. In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, Isiah "Juice" Williams, former University of Illinois quarterback turned CEO of Audible Wealth, sits down with Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau to challenge everything you thought you knew about wealth building. From Wall Street strategies made accessible to everyday people, to rewriting money mindsets that hold us back, this conversation is equal parts eye-opening and practical. Isiah is on a mission to democratize wealth, making sure financial independence isn't just for the rich—it...
2025-09-2352 minTriggered AF PodcastMoney Myths That Keep You Broke and How to Break Free - EP 174When it comes to money, many of us were taught myths that keep us stuck. In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, Isiah "Juice" Williams, former University of Illinois quarterback turned CEO of Audible Wealth, sits down with Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau to challenge everything you thought you knew about wealth building. From Wall Street strategies made accessible to everyday people, to rewriting money mindsets that hold us back, this conversation is equal parts eye-opening and practical. Isiah is on a mission to democratize wealth, making sure financial independence isn't just for the rich—it...
2025-09-2352 minTriggered AF PodcastEmotional Intelligence 101: How to Build Resilience, Awareness & Better Relationships - EP 173Emotional intelligence is for everyone. But, it only works when you work it. Emotional intelligence (EQ) isn't just about managing feelings—it's about thriving in life, love, and leadership. In this episode, Alechia and Dani unpack the five components of EQ—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—while sharing the real-life lessons many of us grew up with ("stop crying before I give you something to cry about") and the lasting damage of words that cut deeper than sticks and stones. You'll learn why avoiding your triggers makes you fragile, how to use values over moods when m...
2025-09-091h 09Triggered AF PodcastEmotional Intelligence 101: How to Build Resilience, Awareness & Better Relationships - EP 173Emotional intelligence is for everyone. But, it only works when you work it. Emotional intelligence (EQ) isn't just about managing feelings—it's about thriving in life, love, and leadership. In this episode, Alechia and Dani unpack the five components of EQ—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—while sharing the real-life lessons many of us grew up with ("stop crying before I give you something to cry about") and the lasting damage of words that cut deeper than sticks and stones. You'll learn why avoiding your triggers makes you fragile, how to use values over moods when m...
2025-09-091h 09Triggered AF PodcastHow to Build Generational Wealth & Reprogram Your Money Mindset - EP 170When it comes to building wealth, most of us were never taught the real rules of the game. In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, Ramel Lee, Founder & Managing Partner of RD Lee Capital Partners LLC, joins Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau to unpack what it really takes to shift how we see money, ownership, and opportunity. Ramel doesn't just talk dollars—he talks strategy, mindset, and the kind of moves that create generational impact. We dive deep into: 📌 Why Black communities need information even more than capital 📌 How to treat your doll...
2025-08-2158 minTriggered AF PodcastHow to Build Generational Wealth & Reprogram Your Money Mindset - EP 170When it comes to building wealth, most of us were never taught the real rules of the game. In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, Ramel Lee, Founder & Managing Partner of RD Lee Capital Partners LLC, joins Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau to unpack what it really takes to shift how we see money, ownership, and opportunity. Ramel doesn't just talk dollars—he talks strategy, mindset, and the kind of moves that create generational impact. We dive deep into: 📌 Why Black communities need information even more than capital 📌 How to treat your doll...
2025-08-2158 minTriggered AF PodcastHow to Build Generational Wealth & Reprogram Your Money Mindset - EP 170When it comes to building wealth, most of us were never taught the real rules of the game. In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, Ramel Lee, Founder & Managing Partner of RD Lee Capital Partners LLC, joins Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau to unpack what it really takes to shift how we see money, ownership, and opportunity. Ramel doesn’t just talk dollars—he talks strategy, mindset, and the kind of moves that create generational impact. We dive deep into: 📌 Why Black communities need information even more than capital 📌 How to treat your...
2025-08-2158 minTriggered AF PodcastHow to Build Generational Wealth & Reprogram Your Money Mindset - EP 170When it comes to building wealth, most of us were never taught the real rules of the game. In this episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, Ramel Lee, Founder & Managing Partner of RD Lee Capital Partners LLC, joins Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau to unpack what it really takes to shift how we see money, ownership, and opportunity. Ramel doesn’t just talk dollars—he talks strategy, mindset, and the kind of moves that create generational impact. We dive deep into: 📌 Why Black communities need information even more than capital 📌 How to treat your...
2025-08-2158 minTriggered AF PodcastWhen You Never Plan to be a Parent Again, but Life has Other Plans - EP 169Raising a grandchild after unexpected life changes changes everything! In this powerful episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, author and PR professional Adrienne Marshall and author of "The Accidental Parent: Nurturing Love in Unforeseen Circumstances" joins hosts Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau for an honest, eye-opening conversation about parenting through life's most unexpected turns. Adrienne shares her deeply personal journey of becoming a parent again — with adult children — after her daughter was sent to prison, leaving her to raise her 1-year-old granddaughter. We dive deep into: 📍 How to feel your feelings without guilt or shame
2025-08-1253 minTriggered AF PodcastWhen You Never Plan to be a Parent Again, but Life has Other Plans - EP 169Raising a grandchild after unexpected life changes changes everything! In this powerful episode of the Triggered AF Podcast, author and PR professional Adrienne Marshall and author of "The Accidental Parent: Nurturing Love in Unforeseen Circumstances" joins hosts Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau for an honest, eye-opening conversation about parenting through life's most unexpected turns. Adrienne shares her deeply personal journey of becoming a parent again — with adult children — after her daughter was sent to prison, leaving her to raise her 1-year-old granddaughter. We dive deep into: 📍 How to feel your feelings without guilt or shame
2025-08-1253 minTriggered AF PodcastHealing Through Hair: A Journey of Self-Talk, Texture & Transformation - EP 167It's not just hair. Did you know, the way you care for your hair is the way you care for yourself. For many Black women, our hair is more than just hair—it's a reflection of identity, culture, and self-love. In this powerful episode, hosts Alechia and Dani sit down with Adria Marshall, CEO and founder of the clean haircare brand EcoSlay, to unpack the complex relationship Black women have with their hair and how learning to love and nurture it can transform the way we see ourselves. Adria shares her journey of creating EcoSlay and why us...
2025-07-3043 minTriggered AF PodcastHealing Through Hair: A Journey of Self-Talk, Texture & Transformation - EP 167It's not just hair. Did you know, the way you care for your hair is the way you care for yourself. For many Black women, our hair is more than just hair—it's a reflection of identity, culture, and self-love. In this powerful episode, hosts Alechia and Dani sit down with Adria Marshall, CEO and founder of the clean haircare brand EcoSlay, to unpack the complex relationship Black women have with their hair and how learning to love and nurture it can transform the way we see ourselves. Adria shares her journey of creating EcoSlay and why us...
2025-07-3043 minTriggered AF PodcastFaith Over Fear: How to Trust Your Intuition - EP 166In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of TriggeredAF, Alechia and Dani sit down with Celebrity Intuitive Life Strategist, Natasha Leath, for a deep conversation about trusting your intuition and honoring your spiritual gifts. Natasha opens up about discovering her divine gift of knowledge as a child and how it has shaped her purpose and practice today. She explains why she doesn't identify as a psychic and how her insight comes directly from her relationship with God—not mysticism. Together, they dig into the difference between religion and relationship, unpacking how true spiritual connection often begins when we st...
2025-07-2231 minTriggered AF PodcastFaith Over Fear: How to Trust Your Intuition - EP 166In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of TriggeredAF, Alechia and Dani sit down with Celebrity Intuitive Life Strategist, Natasha Leath, for a deep conversation about trusting your intuition and honoring your spiritual gifts. Natasha opens up about discovering her divine gift of knowledge as a child and how it has shaped her purpose and practice today. She explains why she doesn't identify as a psychic and how her insight comes directly from her relationship with God—not mysticism. Together, they dig into the difference between religion and relationship, unpacking how true spiritual connection often begins when we st...
2025-07-2231 minTriggered AF PodcastHow to Recognize & Help When the Strong Friend Is Struggling - EP 165Welcome back to TriggeredAF! In this powerful Season 12 opener, hosts Alechia and Dani get real about something we all say but rarely do: checking in on your strong friend. This episode isn't just talk — it's a raw, unfiltered example of what it actually looks and sounds like to hold space for someone who seems like they've got it all together. Alechia and Dani open up about what's been heavy on their hearts, the weight of being "the strong one," and how easy it is to miss the signs that someone you love might be breaking inside.
2025-07-1550 minTriggered AF PodcastHow to Recognize & Help When the Strong Friend Is Struggling - EP 165Welcome back to TriggeredAF! In this powerful Season 12 opener, hosts Alechia and Dani get real about something we all say but rarely do: checking in on your strong friend. This episode isn't just talk — it's a raw, unfiltered example of what it actually looks and sounds like to hold space for someone who seems like they've got it all together. Alechia and Dani open up about what's been heavy on their hearts, the weight of being "the strong one," and how easy it is to miss the signs that someone you love might be breaking inside.
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Triggered AF PodcastA Much Needed Conversation About Race Replay - EP 152S10 EP14 –Dear White People : A Much Needed Conversation About Race Lightning only strikes once, and this episode is a true testament to that! Always asking the hard questions, your Triggered hosts found themselves in a compelling dialogue on race with none other than their videographer, Tyler Warren! Believing EVERYONE should be part of the discussion about the racial challenges facing our country today, Alechia and Dani decided to bring Tyler out from behind the camera for this episode on all things race. From mass shooters to being gaslit by the media to...
2024-10-3053 minTriggered AF PodcastA Much Needed Conversation About Race Replay - EP 152S10 EP14 –Dear White People : A Much Needed Conversation About Race Lightning only strikes once, and this episode is a true testament to that! Always asking the hard questions, your Triggered hosts found themselves in a compelling dialogue on race with none other than their videographer, Tyler Warren! Believing EVERYONE should be part of the discussion about the racial challenges facing our country today, Alechia and Dani decided to bring Tyler out from behind the camera for this episode on all things race. From mass shooters to being gaslit by the media to...
2024-10-3053 minTriggered AF PodcastOvercoming Low Self Esteem to Master Confidence Replay - EP 145Artist development and performance expert KJ Rose sits down with Alechia and Dani to share her journey from pharmaceuticals to vocalist to working with Grammy Award-winning artists! Listen in as she exposes her personal process and urges you to find your tribe and where your unique spirit is served. "Don't lose twice" and tune in for KJ Rose's tips to own every stage, meeting, or boardroom. Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hlaAdDS-OsQ?si=z9bAtAGeOTfWM7Ff SPONSORED BY: 7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http...
2024-09-111h 19Triggered AF PodcastOvercoming Low Self Esteem to Master Confidence Replay - EP 145Artist development and performance expert KJ Rose sits down with Alechia and Dani to share her journey from pharmaceuticals to vocalist to working with Grammy Award-winning artists! Listen in as she exposes her personal process and urges you to find your tribe and where your unique spirit is served. "Don't lose twice" and tune in for KJ Rose's tips to own every stage, meeting, or boardroom. Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hlaAdDS-OsQ?si=z9bAtAGeOTfWM7Ff SPONSORED BY: 7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http...
2024-09-111h 19Triggered AF PodcastKey Tools to Overcome Toxic Shame Replay - EP 144A lot of us like to point the finger and say that everybody else is the problem, but we very rarely talk about when we're toxic and when we're the villain in someone else's story. So how can we better paint the whole picture, have those uncomfortable conversations, and show up in a way that does not hurt the ones we love? Tune in as Alechia and Dani share their own less than favorable traits and how to work through villain to victim to powerhouse who shows up in the world with truly good intentions. ...
2024-09-031h 16Triggered AF PodcastKey Tools to Overcome Toxic Shame Replay - EP 144A lot of us like to point the finger and say that everybody else is the problem, but we very rarely talk about when we're toxic and when we're the villain in someone else's story. So how can we better paint the whole picture, have those uncomfortable conversations, and show up in a way that does not hurt the ones we love? Tune in as Alechia and Dani share their own less than favorable traits and how to work through villain to victim to powerhouse who shows up in the world with truly good intentions. ...
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Got Value? PodcastDo This to Discover How to Leverage Your Personal PowerIn this intimate session, transformation coach Alechia Reese revealed the key tool to leverage your personal power – discover your value! The thing that makes you, you; the secret sauce, your essence is where your value lies. Every person has value. Hard stop. However, discovering what that value is and how it guides the fulfillment of your purpose can be the most challenging aspect of every person’s journey. Listen in now for the tools, gems, and takeaways! Sponsored by: 7 Agents of Change Leadership Development Program, visit to learn more: http://trigger...
2024-08-3020 minGot Value? PodcastKey Tools to Move from Surviving to ThrivingIn this session, transformation coach Alechia Reese sat with Brittany N. Cole, founder of Career Thrivers. Sometimes you don’t know when you’re simply surviving and not thriving. What does it look like to thrive in your life? The goal is to operate from a place of courage and confidence and in authenticity. However, the beauty in disruption is that it jolts us back into alignment with who we are meant to be. Reflecting and evaluating to determine what’s best for you is pivotal. You have to be willing to make an adjustment and mak...
2024-08-2128 minGot Value? PodcastBusyness is Ruining Your LifeIn this session, transformation coach Alechia Reese sits with Hannah Austin, founder of SheShatters. Since the pandemic there has been a very focus on burnout, but what we’re missing is a key driver — our feelings. The culture of busyness deflects from what we’re actually feeling. Sussing out the root cause of exactly what’s going on helps you to answer “How did we get here?” and “Where do we go from here?” You harness the power of now by getting very honest. Healing from the inside out is the work that Hannah Austin does providing th...
2024-07-3134 minTriggered AF PodcastFriendship Breakups Replay - EP 139We're all familiar with the grief that comes with the end of a romantic relationship. But why is it that we don't mourn the end of our friendships even in the slightest bit? If you have ever wondered about that or struggled with moving on from a friendship breakup, then this episode is a must-listen. Alechia and Dani will both be looking back at the friendship breakups that they had and sharing how they each coped with them. So if you're having friendship troubles, know that you are not alone! Tune in and learn how to...
2024-07-3052 minTriggered AF PodcastFriendship Breakups Replay - EP 139We're all familiar with the grief that comes with the end of a romantic relationship. But why is it that we don't mourn the end of our friendships even in the slightest bit? If you have ever wondered about that or struggled with moving on from a friendship breakup, then this episode is a must-listen. Alechia and Dani will both be looking back at the friendship breakups that they had and sharing how they each coped with them. So if you're having friendship troubles, know that you are not alone! Tune in and learn how to...
2024-07-3052 minTriggered AF PodcastPowerful Tips to Master AccountabilityWay too many of us struggle with accountability. It's something about telling ourselves the truth and being disciplined that makes us run. We get it! But, how often do we say we want these magical lives filled with love, money and success but aren't willing to do what it takes to get it, much less maintain it? According to Investopedia, accountability is defined as the practice of being held to a certain standard of excellence. Join us this week as we talk about what it means to be accountable and why it's the key to unlocking the...
2024-07-1030 minTriggered AF PodcastPowerful Tips to Master AccountabilityWay too many of us struggle with accountability. It's something about telling ourselves the truth and being disciplined that makes us run. We get it! But, how often do we say we want these magical lives filled with love, money and success but aren't willing to do what it takes to get it, much less maintain it? According to Investopedia, accountability is defined as the practice of being held to a certain standard of excellence. Join us this week as we talk about what it means to be accountable and why it's the key to unlocking the...
2024-07-1030 minTriggered AF PodcastHow to Stop Wasting Your Time & Your LifeTap in to learn valuable tools to shift your mindset, adjust your habits, and stop wasting your time and your life. Vera Wang didn't design her first dress until she was 40. Henry Ford didn't create the revolutionary Model T car until age 45. Samuel Jackson didn't land his award-winning role in Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever", which catapulted his acting career, until age 43. Controversial as she is, Kris Jenner didn't pitch the hit show "Keeping up with the Kardashians" to E! Network until she was 52 and we see what happened there. The point is, it's never too l...
2024-05-0142 minTriggered AF PodcastHow to Stop Wasting Your Time & Your LifeTap in to learn valuable tools to shift your mindset, adjust your habits, and stop wasting your time and your life. Vera Wang didn't design her first dress until she was 40. Henry Ford didn't create the revolutionary Model T car until age 45. Samuel Jackson didn't land his award-winning role in Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever", which catapulted his acting career, until age 43. Controversial as she is, Kris Jenner didn't pitch the hit show "Keeping up with the Kardashians" to E! Network until she was 52 and we see what happened there. The point is, it's never too l...
2024-05-0142 minGot Value? PodcastTop 3 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt with Jackie HermesFeeling stuck at start? In this session, transformation coach Alechia Reese sits with Jackie Hermes, founder + CEO of Accelity, who emphasized the importance of using personal boundaries to overcome the fear of getting started. Giving yourself leeway when you have valid reasons is understandable. Putting yourself on a time limit and holding yourself accountable is where you begin. And you keep yourself focused by reminding yourself not to get opinions from everyone before making decisions. Determine your process and limit it to a specific timeline. Remember, the cost of waiting is often so much more e...
2024-01-1729 minTriggered AF PodcastThe Pros and Cons of Being a SlutHoe-tales: The Pros and Cons of Being a Slut We thought that we were done slut-shaming, but apparently we're back to calling women sluts and whores. The double standard is real. Way too many are pointing the finger at women calling them out of their names, but not enough people are recognizing that they're not sleeping with themselves. Plus, the assumption of what someone is doing without actually knowing is definitely frustrating all parties involved. We're so quick to pass judgment on women on their own journey learning to navigate and figure themselves out. Your y...
2023-12-121h 21Triggered AF PodcastThe Pros and Cons of Being a SlutHoe-tales: The Pros and Cons of Being a Slut We thought that we were done slut-shaming, but apparently we're back to calling women sluts and whores. The double standard is real. Way too many are pointing the finger at women calling them out of their names, but not enough people are recognizing that they're not sleeping with themselves. Plus, the assumption of what someone is doing without actually knowing is definitely frustrating all parties involved. We're so quick to pass judgment on women on their own journey learning to navigate and figure themselves out. Your y...
2023-12-121h 21Triggered AF PodcastHow to Stop Self Sabotaging When DatingIn the "How to Stop Self-Sabotaging When Dating" episode, Triggered AF hosts, Alechia & Dani get honest about all the ways in which we sabotage ourselves when we're dating. If you want to attract better partners you'll want to get super clear about what works for you. From there, it's crucial to work on the parts of you that don't yet believe you deserve what you want so you sabotage yourself. You set the standard and boundaries for the way people handle you. Treat yourself so well that anytime you're treated contrary to what is your norm or standard, you...
2023-10-1747 minTriggered AF PodcastHow to Stop Self Sabotaging When DatingIn the "How to Stop Self-Sabotaging When Dating" episode, Triggered AF hosts, Alechia & Dani get honest about all the ways in which we sabotage ourselves when we're dating. If you want to attract better partners you'll want to get super clear about what works for you. From there, it's crucial to work on the parts of you that don't yet believe you deserve what you want so you sabotage yourself. You set the standard and boundaries for the way people handle you. Treat yourself so well that anytime you're treated contrary to what is your norm or standard, you...
2023-10-1747 minTriggered AF PodcastWhat Self Love Looks Like IRLIn the "What Self Love Looks Like in IRL" episode, Triggered AF co-hosts got even more honest about the flaws they're still working through and the actions they're taking to work through them. It is absolutely okay to decide exactly what works for you and stand in that. Alechia and Dani got very real and provided a number of practical solutions and tools that can be used to overcome the challenges our flaws present. SPONSORED BY: Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com KEY POINTS:...
2023-09-2741 minTriggered AF PodcastWhat Self Love Looks Like IRLIn the "What Self Love Looks Like in IRL" episode, Triggered AF co-hosts got even more honest about the flaws they're still working through and the actions they're taking to work through them. It is absolutely okay to decide exactly what works for you and stand in that. Alechia and Dani got very real and provided a number of practical solutions and tools that can be used to overcome the challenges our flaws present. SPONSORED BY: Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com KEY POINTS:...
2023-09-2741 minTriggered AF PodcastS6 EP12: Adoption Options | Erin QuickIn this episode, your Triggered hosts discuss another dope topic that doesn't get talked about enough - adoption. And here to answer some of the questions many want to ask but few have the access or ability to, Alechia and Dani welcome Erin Quick - founder of PairTree and self-described modern adoption advocate. Discussing the realities of adoption as opposed to what we may hear on the grapevine, tune in as Erin debunks common adoption misconceptions, shares her own dark days of infertility, and why her jaw-dropped when she went through the adoption process. ...
2023-06-201h 01Triggered AF PodcastS6 EP12: Adoption Options | Erin QuickIn this episode, your Triggered hosts discuss another dope topic that doesn't get talked about enough - adoption. And here to answer some of the questions many want to ask but few have the access or ability to, Alechia and Dani welcome Erin Quick - founder of PairTree and self-described modern adoption advocate. Discussing the realities of adoption as opposed to what we may hear on the grapevine, tune in as Erin debunks common adoption misconceptions, shares her own dark days of infertility, and why her jaw-dropped when she went through the adoption process. ...
2023-06-201h 01Triggered AF PodcastHow to Get Over Your Fears with Tonya RapleyFear is a Friend with Tonya Rapley In this episode, Alechia and Dani talk about the one thing that trips up every single one of us, whether male, female, black, white, orange, or purple - FEAR. At some point, every human has to deal with fear. Fear of failure. Fear of the unknown. Fear of….But how can we reframe our relationship with fear so it can go from being our enemy to something we can leverage and utilize as a friend? Tune in as mompreneur and founder of My Fab Finance, Tonya Rap...
2023-06-0653 minTriggered AF PodcastHow to Get Over Your Fears with Tonya RapleyFear is a Friend with Tonya Rapley In this episode, Alechia and Dani talk about the one thing that trips up every single one of us, whether male, female, black, white, orange, or purple - FEAR. At some point, every human has to deal with fear. Fear of failure. Fear of the unknown. Fear of….But how can we reframe our relationship with fear so it can go from being our enemy to something we can leverage and utilize as a friend? Tune in as mompreneur and founder of My Fab Finance, Tonya Rap...
2023-06-0653 minGot Value? PodcastHow to Honor Your Boundaries to Reduce Burnout with Katrina McGheeS3 EP1 | Heart of the Matter with Katrina McGhee In this session, Transformation Coach Alechia Reese sits with Katrina McGhee of American Heart Association to discuss burnout, self-care, boundaries and the number one reason to consistently check in with yourself. Learning to listen to the messages we’re receiving and to courageously make decisions that are in our own best interest leads to more holistically healthy lives. Listen in now for the tools, gems, and takeaways! Sponsored by: The Evolve Experience Watch on YouTube: http...
2023-05-3146 minGot Value? PodcastHow to Develop Careers That Help You Advance Professionally with Latesha ByrdS2 EP12 | Crafting Careers with Latesha Byrd In this session, Transformation Coach Alechia Reese sits with Latesha Byrd, career coach, talent developer, and lifelong advocate discussing the ways in which professionals can intentionally map out careers that best serve them. From handling bosses who take credit for your work to setting and understanding expectations in order to advance. Listen in now for the tools to craft your career, your way using practical tools to achieve what you desire. Sponsored by: The Evolve Experience Watch on YouT...
2023-05-2441 minGot Value? PodcastCreating a Life You Love with Rochelle GapereHow to Create Real Happiness in Your Life Episode Overview In this session, Transformation Coach Alechia Reese sits with Rochelle Gapere, author, attorney, and happiness expert to discover how we all can create happiness in our lives. You can't outsource your happiness. Get very clear about the specific things you’re doing on a day to day basis that are either adding to your happiness or taking away from it. Listen in now for the tools to begin your own happiness assessment to figure out where you stand and determine what you need to...
2023-05-1745 minTriggered AF PodcastS6 EP2: Getting Choosy | Alechia & Dani"Your boyfriend is keeping you from your husband sis!" In this episode, Alechia and Dani want you to start dating well AF. And for that to happen, it's time to get choosy! Now we aren't talking about out-of-this-world expectations or superficial and unrealistic standards. In this episode, your Triggered hosts ask you to get intentional and dive into what it takes to get the partner you desire and know you have the power to do so. So lean in and take notes. It's time to get clear on...
2023-04-1149 minTriggered AF PodcastS6 EP2: Getting Choosy | Alechia & Dani"Your boyfriend is keeping you from your husband sis!" In this episode, Alechia and Dani want you to start dating well AF. And for that to happen, it's time to get choosy! Now we aren't talking about out-of-this-world expectations or superficial and unrealistic standards. In this episode, your Triggered hosts ask you to get intentional and dive into what it takes to get the partner you desire and know you have the power to do so. So lean in and take notes. It's time to get clear on...
2023-04-1149 minTriggered AF PodcastS6 EP1: Insecure | Alechia & DaniAs much as we talk about vulnerability, your Triggered AF ladies have never dedicated an episode to their own insecurities. So to kick off Season 6, Alechia and Dani get honest about some of their personal struggles and things they've had to work through in hopes of helping you do the same. So join the conversation as your hosts pull back the curtain and acknowledge some of their very real insecurities on their path to understanding and overcoming them. KEY POINTS: - Are you insecure or do you have ins...
2023-04-0439 minTriggered AF PodcastS6 EP1: Insecure | Alechia & DaniAs much as we talk about vulnerability, your Triggered AF ladies have never dedicated an episode to their own insecurities. So to kick off Season 6, Alechia and Dani get honest about some of their personal struggles and things they've had to work through in hopes of helping you do the same. So join the conversation as your hosts pull back the curtain and acknowledge some of their very real insecurities on their path to understanding and overcoming them. KEY POINTS: - Are you insecure or do you have ins...
2023-04-0439 minTriggered AF PodcastS5 EP18: The Gift in Trauma | Phoenix JacksonTrauma can bring us an immense amount of pain, but it can also be a beautiful gift if we allow it to be. In this Season Finale episode of Triggered AF, Alechia and Dani welcome Phoenix Jackson, an impact entrepreneur and strategist, to talk about trauma in a different light. Tune in as Phoenix shares her personal journey of healing and spirituality, leaving the environments that caused her trauma, studying different spiritual systems, and ultimately finding Buddhism as the one that forced her to dive into herself. Discover the power of meditation and self-reflection in healing, and the need for forg...
2023-02-281h 13Triggered AF PodcastS5 EP18: The Gift in Trauma | Phoenix JacksonTrauma can bring us an immense amount of pain, but it can also be a beautiful gift if we allow it to be. In this Season Finale episode of Triggered AF, Alechia and Dani welcome Phoenix Jackson, an impact entrepreneur and strategist, to talk about trauma in a different light. Tune in as Phoenix shares her personal journey of healing and spirituality, leaving the environments that caused her trauma, studying different spiritual systems, and ultimately finding Buddhism as the one that forced her to dive into herself. Discover the power of meditation and self-reflection in healing, and the need for forg...
2023-02-281h 13Triggered AF PodcastS5 EP17: Real Love | Sybil AmutiGrab your besties for this episode, because Alechia and Dani dive into the world of heartbreak, relationships, and self-love with Host of The Great Girlfriends Podcast, Sybil Amuti. Tune in as your ladies share how they navigate the world once again after being burned one too many times by the ones we love - how do we reconcile with ourselves and the ones who've hurt us? How do we let love back into our lives once more? Are we running towards love, joy, and devotion, or running away from trauma, hurt, and pain?
2023-02-2129 minTriggered AF PodcastS5 EP17: Real Love | Sybil AmutiGrab your besties for this episode, because Alechia and Dani dive into the world of heartbreak, relationships, and self-love with Host of The Great Girlfriends Podcast, Sybil Amuti. Tune in as your ladies share how they navigate the world once again after being burned one too many times by the ones we love - how do we reconcile with ourselves and the ones who've hurt us? How do we let love back into our lives once more? Are we running towards love, joy, and devotion, or running away from trauma, hurt, and pain?
2023-02-2129 minGot Value? PodcastTop Ways to Build a Strong Tribe with Sherrell DorseyS2 EP10: Got Value? Podcast | Building Community with Sherrell Dorsey How to Use Your Community to Support Your Needs Episode Overview In this session, Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese explores a realistic conversation with data journalist, author, strategist, and entrepreneur Sherrell Dorsey around “Building Community.” From leveraging all your experiences to solve problems and develop your strengths to managing the grief that comes from evolution. Listen in now for the tools to help you build community and honor your needs. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L7rNt-p0k...
2023-02-1536 minTriggered AF PodcastS5 EP16: Dating Well AF | Corvaya JeffriesDating is such a brave endeavor, let alone dating in front of a national audience - exactly what Corvaya Jeffries did on OWNTV's reality dating show "Ready to Love." And in this episode, she shares her experience, not only on television but as a single woman in Miami in Triggered AF's first LIVE Q&A episode. So tune in as Alechia, Dani, and Corvaya discuss everything from non-negotiables to online dating to dating strategies so that you can start dating well AF. KEY POINTS: - Overcoming personal obstacles whe...
2023-02-141h 57Triggered AF PodcastS5 EP16: Dating Well AF | Corvaya JeffriesDating is such a brave endeavor, let alone dating in front of a national audience - exactly what Corvaya Jeffries did on OWNTV's reality dating show "Ready to Love." And in this episode, she shares her experience, not only on television but as a single woman in Miami in Triggered AF's first LIVE Q&A episode. So tune in as Alechia, Dani, and Corvaya discuss everything from non-negotiables to online dating to dating strategies so that you can start dating well AF. KEY POINTS: - Overcoming personal obstacles whe...
2023-02-141h 57Triggered AF PodcastS5 EP15: Black Goodness | Tré ThomasToo many times we hear so many negatives around Black men. In the media, Black men are often depicted as violent, hypersexual, or even lazy. And your hosts are TRIGGERED! In an effort to combat these false narratives, Alechia and Dani bring some Black goodness into the world and welcome talent manager and business developer Tré Thomas. So tune in and tap in to some good Black male energy and learn a bit more about the Black male experience and how we can love and support them better. KEY POINTS: - H...
2023-02-071h 03Triggered AF PodcastS5 EP15: Black Goodness | Tré ThomasToo many times we hear so many negatives around Black men. In the media, Black men are often depicted as violent, hypersexual, or even lazy. And your hosts are TRIGGERED! In an effort to combat these false narratives, Alechia and Dani bring some Black goodness into the world and welcome talent manager and business developer Tré Thomas. So tune in and tap in to some good Black male energy and learn a bit more about the Black male experience and how we can love and support them better. KEY POINTS: - H...
2023-02-071h 03Got Value? PodcastS2 EP9 | Leader Relationships with Sonia Jackson MylesS2 EP9 | Leader Relationships with Sonia Jackson Myles How to Leverage the Power of Your Relationships for Success Episode Overview In this session, Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese facilitates an exciting conversation with her real life mentor, Sonia Jackson Myles in Leader Relationships. From being coined as Essence’s $20 Billion Woman to founding the global movement, The Sister Accord. Sonia is on a mission to teach 1 billion girls and women how to love themselves and each other. This spirited discussion talked through the #heartwork required to heal and lead well and getting sti...
2023-02-021h 04Got Value? PodcastS2 EP8 | The Way UpIn this session, Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese explores The Way Up with the mission-driven health executive on the relentless pursuit of health equity, Errol L.Pierre. From retrofitting your job into your purpose and the paralyzing fear of not knowing enough, to boldly making mistakes and learning from them. This authentic and transformative discussion talked through the attention deficient and struggles that come with living for others and so much more. Listen in now. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X-vV2kLXtEA Join our Community: Got Value Na...
2023-01-2544 minTriggered AF PodcastS5 EP11: Letters to Our 20 Year Old Selves | Alechia & DaniWith a bit more life experience under their belts, your triggered hosts take this short and sweet episode to speak to their 20-year-old selves. From buying Amazon stock to dating up to jumpstarting their healing, listen in as Alechi and Dani look back on some of the things they've done and how they could've done them better. So whether you are 20, 30, or 40, tune in and talk to your younger self! And remember to take those lessons into the future vision you are creating for your life! KEY POINTS: - Wha...
2023-01-1021 minTriggered AF PodcastS5 EP11: Letters to Our 20 Year Old Selves | Alechia & DaniWith a bit more life experience under their belts, your triggered hosts take this short and sweet episode to speak to their 20-year-old selves. From buying Amazon stock to dating up to jumpstarting their healing, listen in as Alechi and Dani look back on some of the things they've done and how they could've done them better. So whether you are 20, 30, or 40, tune in and talk to your younger self! And remember to take those lessons into the future vision you are creating for your life! KEY POINTS: - Wha...
2023-01-1021 minTriggered AF PodcastS5 EP9: Red Flags | Alechia & DaniIn this episode, Alechia and Dani let you in on a little bit of girl talk and discuss the topics that may not always be politically correct on air. And today's gossip is all about red flags! From thin eyebrows to a lack of effort, tune in as your hosts share their yellow cautionary flags and the red flags that send them running for the hills. KEY POINTS: - What do you do when you see a red flag? - Tough love does not mean abuse! ...
2022-12-271h 00Triggered AF PodcastS5 EP9: Red Flags | Alechia & DaniIn this episode, Alechia and Dani let you in on a little bit of girl talk and discuss the topics that may not always be politically correct on air. And today's gossip is all about red flags! From thin eyebrows to a lack of effort, tune in as your hosts share their yellow cautionary flags and the red flags that send them running for the hills. KEY POINTS: - What do you do when you see a red flag? - Tough love does not mean abuse! ...
2022-12-271h 00Triggered AF PodcastS5 EP5: No New Friends | Alechia & DaniAre you open to making new friends, or are you singing Drake's "No New Friends" song on repeat? Well, in this episode, your host, resident friend-maker, and professional collector of good people, Alechia, shares her tips for intentional friend-making and why it is so important to find your tribe. From evolving friendships to how to make new ones, tune in and take a deep dive into friendship with Alechi and Dani! KEY POINTS: - Do you know how to make new friends? - How do you turn a c...
2022-11-2939 minTriggered AF PodcastS5 EP5: No New Friends | Alechia & DaniAre you open to making new friends, or are you singing Drake's "No New Friends" song on repeat? Well, in this episode, your host, resident friend-maker, and professional collector of good people, Alechia, shares her tips for intentional friend-making and why it is so important to find your tribe. From evolving friendships to how to make new ones, tune in and take a deep dive into friendship with Alechi and Dani! KEY POINTS: - Do you know how to make new friends? - How do you turn a c...
2022-11-2939 min
Got Value? PodcastS2 EP6: Life by Design with Taria BuchananSelf-described scientist and people transformation expert, Taria Buchanan, sat down with transformation coach Alechia Reese to discuss the actualization of her fullest potential to serve. She stays on a growth and evolving path. Her core purpose is to help others in the discovery of their full essence. One not restricted by fear or expectation. She posed 4 primary questions to help us all begin the discovery of who we are: What’s your full essence when it’s on full blast? How does your energy bless those around you? What does it create? And who do you become w...
2022-11-0952 minTriggered AF PodcastS5 EP1: Do Your Best? | Alechia & DaniWelcome to season 5 trigger-happy fam! Alechia and Dani are back for all things magic this season as they host more provocative, thoughtful, and uncomfortable conversations triggering us to keep moving forward! And your triggered hosts don't hold back as they pose some difficult questions to kick off the season - Has mediocrity become king? Are we a world of enablers? What happens when our best isn't good enough? And are we really giving 100%? Tune in as Alechia and Dani get real about "doing your best," yes men, hardwired habits, and when it...
2022-11-0152 minTriggered AF PodcastS5 EP1: Do Your Best? | Alechia & DaniWelcome to season 5 trigger-happy fam! Alechia and Dani are back for all things magic this season as they host more provocative, thoughtful, and uncomfortable conversations triggering us to keep moving forward! And your triggered hosts don't hold back as they pose some difficult questions to kick off the season - Has mediocrity become king? Are we a world of enablers? What happens when our best isn't good enough? And are we really giving 100%? Tune in as Alechia and Dani get real about "doing your best," yes men, hardwired habits, and when it...
2022-11-0152 minGot Value? PodcastS2 EP5 | Comfort Zones with Alechia ReeseIn this Leader Bites Session, Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese clarifies comfort zones and the need for safe spaces. Building houses in fear-filled comfort zones instead of allowing them to be the rest areas they’re designated as trips a lot of leaders up. Comfort zones are great if you want to stay the same. Owning and honoring when we need rest is necessary. Listen in now. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LQsQfX9KfQI Join our Community: Got Value Nation: http://tribe.gotvaluenation.com
2022-10-2411 minGot Value? PodcastS2 EP4 | Permission to Unsubscribe with Alechia ReeseIn this Leader Bites Session, Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese gives us the permission slip we didn’t even know we needed. She provided the permission to unsubscribe from everything that no longer serves us, supports us, or helps us to grow. Learning how to listen to your own voice, in spite of the influence of others, is a skill she walks listeners through developing. Choosing the path that works for us changes the game. Listen in now. Join our Community: Got Value Nation: http://tribe.gotvaluenation.com YouTube Interview: ht...
2022-10-1313 minGot Value? PodcastS2 EP3 | Uniquely Me with Elizabeth HerrickElizabeth Herrick, Health Coach of Herrick Health & Wellness, helps active women understand their bodies’ unique nutritional needs so that they can beat burnout, avoid fatigue and empower their lives, joined Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese for the conversation “Uniquely Me”. This conversation takes a look at how we honor ourselves from asking for support, shifting our mindset around what we deserve, to honoring our body and how we fuel it for success. Join our Community: Got Value Nation: http://tribe.gotvaluenation.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z5y_XozEST0...
2022-10-0648 minGot Value? PodcastS2 EP2 | Gaining Clarity with Angelina DarrisawAngelina Darrisaw, Founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach, a firm that offers expertly designed inclusive training and coaching programs for working professionals and small business leaders, joined Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese for the conversation “Gaining Clarity”. Tap in to discover the power of acknowledging and accepting yourself, allowing yourself the freedom to shift and change, and how being honest with yourself can help you to not only identify your goals, but to reach them as well. Join our Community: Got Value Nation: http://tribe.gotvaluenation.com Watch the interview on YouTube...
2022-09-2848 minGot Value? PodcastS2 EP1 | Unlocking Greatness with Harriette ColeEpisode Overview Harriette Cole, founder of the educational platform, Dreamleapers, designed to help people access and activate their dreams, joined Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese for the conversation “Unlocking Greatness”. This conversation dives into the work behind making your dreams reality, how to best show up for yourself, and how to turn frustration into action into accomplishment. Join our Community: Got Value Nation: http://tribe.gotvaluenation.com VALUED NOTES: Step one is that you have to discover it, you have to access it. If you are aligned with the flo...
2022-09-2156 minTriggered AF PodcastS4 EP18: Race Matters | Tyler WarrenLightning only strikes once, and this episode is a true testament to that! Always asking the hard questions, your Triggered hosts found themselves in a compelling dialogue on race with none other than their videographer, Tyler Warren! Believing EVERYONE should be part of the discussion about the racial challenges facing our country today, Alechia and Dani decided to bring Tyler out from behind the camera for this episode on all things race. From mass shooters to being gaslit by the media to the indoctrination of racism, don't miss the uncomfortable questions we...
2022-09-0652 minTriggered AF PodcastS4 EP16: Trigger HappyIf you have joined the Triggered family before, you know Lola and Elsa - Alechia and Dani's low vibrational doppelgangers. And while your hosts have alluded to their lower vibrational selves before, in this episode, they take a deep dive into what it looks like when your lower self comes knocking at the door. Sharing real scenarios of when Lola and Elsa took the wheel, tune in as your Triggered queens discuss why you must honor your lower vibrational self and examine what they could have done differently on their healing journey to figuring it al...
2022-08-231h 06Triggered AF PodcastS4 EP15: When Toxic is Life | Jerome ColemanIs it toxic to sleep with a man on the first date? Is dating, for men, about finding the right one or the right one at the right time? And is there a difference between a hoe and a f*ckboy? Tune in and get toxic as your Triggered family welcomes Jerome Coleman - 12-year pro athlete, real estate investor, and creator of the "Vacay Experience." Sharing his path from hurt to healing, tune in as Jay spills the tea on all things toxic from a man's perspective. And flips the script on Alechia and D...
2022-08-161h 19Triggered AF PodcastS4 EP12: The Wait | Alechia & DaniWhen it comes to sex, "the wait" can be a daunting and exciting time. And with the outdated adage of waiting until marriage no longer the standard for many of us, the real question now is how long do we wait, and especially when it comes to someone we want to pursue? Would you buy a car without driving it? Do you live every day as if it could be your last? Or do you believe in the beauty of delayed gratification? Tune in as your Triggered AF hosts get raw about sex and share t...
2022-07-2649 minTriggered AF PodcastS4 EP12: The Wait | Alechia & DaniWhen it comes to sex, "the wait" can be a daunting and exciting time. And with the outdated adage of waiting until marriage no longer the standard for many of us, the real question now is how long do we wait, and especially when it comes to someone we want to pursue? Would you buy a car without driving it? Do you live every day as if it could be your last? Or do you believe in the beauty of delayed gratification? Tune in as your Triggered AF hosts get raw about sex and share t...
2022-07-2649 minTriggered AF PodcastS4 EP5: Sowing Seeds: Investing in Yourself | Melissa MitchellIn this special episode, Alechia and Dani join former guest, artist, entrepreneur, and key-note speaker Melissa Mitchell, at her birthday celebration to speak about Melissa's journey from living at home to building a million-dollar empire, all from choosing to live in faith, not fear. Tune in as your Triggered hosts commemorate Melissa's 40 years, from overcoming life-threatening challenges to becoming a magnet for money. Also believing in pouring back into others, don't miss Melissa's open platform urging everyone, especially the black community, to speak more about money and invest in themselves! KEY PO...
2022-06-0725 minTriggered AF PodcastS4 EP4: When Lovers Become Strangers | Alechia & DaniHow is it possible to go from speaking to someone every day, sleeping next to them every night, and having your lives intertwined in every way… just to become practical strangers after a break-up?! A conversation many of us don't have enough, in this episode, Alechia and Dani explore how we grieve and then heal from those heart-wrenching break-ups. From releasing people to no longer feeling like a stranger in your own house, tune in as your Triggered hosts get real about the hardest parts of starting over, along with the permission to be excited abou...
2022-05-311h 10Triggered AF PodcastS4 EP4: When Lovers Become Strangers | Alechia & DaniHow is it possible to go from speaking to someone every day, sleeping next to them every night, and having your lives intertwined in every way… just to become practical strangers after a break-up?! A conversation many of us don't have enough, in this episode, Alechia and Dani explore how we grieve and then heal from those heart-wrenching break-ups. From releasing people to no longer feeling like a stranger in your own house, tune in as your Triggered hosts get real about the hardest parts of starting over, along with the permission to be excited abou...
2022-05-311h 10Triggered AF PodcastS4 EP1: But Can We Negotiate | Alechia & DaniYour hosts Alechia and Dani are back, and they are TRIGGERED AF! Tune in as they open season four with a conversation around non-negotiables and what they look like in the real world of trying to date, hold friendships, and cultivate relationships. From broke men to big dick energy to paying the bills, Alechia and Dani share their non-negotiables, boundaries, and "nice to haves" in this episode full of truth bombs and hilarity. KEY POINTS: - Boundaries as gates, not walls - Do you meet all your non-negotiables? - Why...
2022-05-1059 minTriggered AF PodcastS4 EP1: But Can We Negotiate | Alechia & DaniYour hosts Alechia and Dani are back, and they are TRIGGERED AF! Tune in as they open season four with a conversation around non-negotiables and what they look like in the real world of trying to date, hold friendships, and cultivate relationships. From broke men to big dick energy to paying the bills, Alechia and Dani share their non-negotiables, boundaries, and "nice to haves" in this episode full of truth bombs and hilarity. KEY POINTS: - Boundaries as gates, not walls - Do you meet all your non-negotiables? - Why...
2022-05-1059 minGot Value? PodcastS1 EP12 | Getting into Focus with Kishshana PalmerKishshana Palmer, CEO, Kishshana & Co, joined Alechia Reese for the conversation, “Getting into Focus.” Kishshana was created to show people how to live well, so they can lead well. Her goal is to assist in activating purpose, not simply discovering it. Your purpose is aligned to your values. This episode centers on activating your purpose, and helps to build tracks showing folks how to see and activate the things they are naturally charged to do. VALUED QUOTES: If you don’t make time for your wellness, you'll make time for your illness. Many of us are de...
2022-02-2349 minGot Value? PodcastS1 EP11 | The Humanity of Leadership with Kristina VanevaKristina Vaneva, Employee Engagement Expert, joined Alechia Reese for the conversation, “The Humanity of Leadership.” A true citizen of the world, Kristina found her calling, her joy, and life’s purpose in employee engagement, development, and properly training the leaders who guide them. As a true adventurer, she encourages every professional to be willing to experience and listen to yourself to discover what truly brings you joy. You give more when you actually like what you’re doing. This episode centers on finding your joy as a leader and leading empathetically. VALUED QUOTES: All em...
2022-02-1653 minGot Value? PodcastS1 EP10 | Learning Through Your Process with Amy PhilbrookAmy Philbrook, VP Operations Shared Services, for Robinhood, joined Alechia Reese for the conversation, “Learning Through Your Process.” As a woman on a mission to discover her best self, Amy leads and is also on a mission to let every human being she encounters know that they can change the world if they can simply get out of their own way. The greatest lessons are learned in the valley. Don’t run from yours. This episode centers on the act of allowing, allowing yourself to reframe what you fear, to enjoy the messiness of life, and to sit in the di...
2022-02-0942 minGot Value? PodcastS1 EP9 | Voicing Purpose with Mita MallickMita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact of Carta, joined Alechia Reese for the conversation, “Voicing Purpose.” It is not The Great Resignation, it’s The Great Awakening. Confidence can go up and down because you’re interacting with things that happen externally that can affect how you feel. Be patient with yourself, and be gracious enough to give yourself time. This episode centers on the willingness to allow yourself to evolve and provides invaluable, yet practical tools to ask for what we want and build the confidence to say no. VALUED QUOTES:
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Got Value? PodcastS1 EP8 | Redefining Rest and Success with Jasmin FortsJasmin Forts, Founder of A Sisters Siesta, joined Alechia Reese for the conversation, “Redefining Rest and Success.” Relishing in rest requires clarity and for you to define what you need and what your priorities are and make decisions that align with those needs. Gone are the days where we are martyring ourselves for a dollar. This episode centers on rest and how powerful our impact can be through purposeful rest. VALUED QUOTES: “A lot of people have no clarity because we’re so busy and worn out.” “Even with powerf...
2022-01-2655 min
Got Value? PodcastS1 EP7 | The Gift of Inclusion with Nzinga “Zing” ShawNzinga “Zing” Shaw, President of TurnkeyZRG, joined Alechia Reese for the conversation, “The Gift of Inclusion.” A lifelong advocate for people on the margin, Zing believes if we’re here in whatever capacity, it must be for a reason. Know you are worthy and chosen with every ability to add value. This episode explores our ability to choose our responses to the circumstances we’re in and walks us through ways to grow professionally and intentionally. VALUED QUOTES: “A lot of times, when we’re unclear, we look to others for answers seeking...
2022-01-1850 min
Got Value? PodcastS1 EP6 | Expanding Choices with Nezha AlaouiNezha Alaoui, global self-made entrepreneur, philanthropist, and global women’s advocate joined Alechia Reese for the conversation, “Expanding Choices.” Born and raised in Africa, Nezha’s career began at the United Nations and now focuses on economically empowering women through skill development and opportunity. Training is an investment. Be willing to make smart investments in yourself. This episode shows us all how to expand our choices by focusing on training and connecting to what brings us pleasure. VALUED QUOTES: “The empowerment of women directly informs financial freedom.” “Identify your po...
2022-01-1145 min
Got Value? PodcastS1 EP5 | Making Space with Egwu NwankpahEgwu Nwankpah, CPA, Head of Supplier Diversity & Development at Cushman & Wakefield, joined Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese for the conversation, “Making Space.” Being upfront with our needs and wants helps to ensure those needs are met. It’s key to their fulfillment. The investment of time is one of the main inhibitors to why people don’t move toward their passion or what they’re better at mainly because they have invested time. Be willing to give up good for great no matter how much time has been invested. This episode guided us in being our best by doing what we’re best...
2022-01-0448 min
Got Value? PodcastS1 EP4 | Your Gift Makes Room with Alize GarciaAlize Garcia, Social Community Impact Manager at Nike, joined Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese for the conversation, “Your Gift Makes Room.” The principle, “to whom much is given, much is required” has guided the journey Alize chose as a life path to ensure ‘equality for all and access for all.’ Do the work to figure out who you are and keep your eyes on your own paper. Don’t get so busy running someone else’s race that you miss the milestones of your own. This episode guided us in the honoring of each of our gifts. ...
2021-12-2855 min
Got Value? PodcastS1 EP3 | Honoring You First with Camille JohnCamille John, D&I Enterprise Head of Bank of America, joined Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese for the conversation, “Honoring You First.” Too many times we say yes our of obligation because we’re taught to show up and our word must be our bond, however, it can’t bond you to the point you’re defeating yourself. Take a step back, do an audit, and analyze how you felt when you showed up playing a role that wasn’t of your best and highest use. This episode helps us all serve best by honoring ourselves first. VALUED NOTES...
2021-12-2156 min
Got Value? PodcastS1 EP2 | Creating Your Own Agenda with Rhonesha ByngRhonesha Byng, founder and CEO of Her Agenda, joined Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese for the conversation, “Creating Your Own Agenda.” There’s no age limit on discovering your purpose. If you want to get closer to it, get still, and take a look at what people come to you for - explore it, put yourself out there and say yes to new experiences. Sharing and vocalizing your ideas can sometimes help you get aligned with where you need to be. The media has the power to shape how you think about a certain community, and Rhonesha decided to change perspe...
2021-12-1447 min
Got Value? PodcastS1 EP1 | Growth Through Impact with Noa Ries and Kim HavensNoa Ries and Kim Havens, co-founders of the award-winning e-learning platform - Kahilla, joined Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese for the conversation “Growth Through Impact.” It taps into the magic that happens when women work together, are clear on their zones of genius, and strategic about how to show other women executives and leaders how to sharpen their skills through learning and development and equitable access to opportunities. VALUED NOTES: Our value (intrinsic skills) is what comes easiest to us, but you still have to hone and develop it. Confidence is developed over time...
2021-12-1457 minTriggered AF PodcastS3 EP6: Myths About Men Part 3It's the final installment of the Triggered AF mini-series "Myths About Men" with your hosts Alechia Reese and Dani Foster! In this rapid-fire episode, special guest Just Mike the Poet gives his unique perspective on some questions submitted by you, our faithful listeners! Listen in as he discusses relationship spillover, loving a man into a proposal, and much more! Don't miss these final pearls of wisdom to better our understanding of each other and to heal from those often misunderstood triggers. And let us know what you think! Connect with Triggered AF and tell us w...
2021-12-1412 minTriggered AF PodcastS3 EP6: Myths About Men Part 3It's the final installment of the Triggered AF mini-series "Myths About Men" with your hosts Alechia Reese and Dani Foster! In this rapid-fire episode, special guest Just Mike the Poet gives his unique perspective on some questions submitted by you, our faithful listeners! Listen in as he discusses relationship spillover, loving a man into a proposal, and much more! Don't miss these final pearls of wisdom to better our understanding of each other and to heal from those often misunderstood triggers. And let us know what you think! Connect with Triggered AF and tell us w...
2021-12-1412 min