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Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming Kerry Washington: Family SecretsBecoming Kerry Washington: Family Secrets this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she discusses Kerry Washington and the reveal of the family secret. Kerry has an impressive list of accomplishments in the entertainment industry. She most notably known for her role as Olivia Pope on Scandal. She played the role so well that she is the real Olivia Pope. But while Kerry has experienced greatness in her career, her personal life has had some twists and turns that she never saw coming. But it will be her resilience and positive attitude that will help her heal...2023-10-0515 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming Pink: Pink to RockstarBecoming Pink: Pink to Rockstar In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she highlights the life of Pink, a musical icon known for her spunk and unapologetic personality. Pink is a international superstar that has pushed the envelope and takes no prisoners. She is a music powerhouse who is a force to be reckoned with. She has defied the odds and triumphed over a rocky childhood to be one of the most loved and respected singers of all times. Her energy is magnetic and she has left an indelible mark on the music industry with...2023-09-2910 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming Cardi B: The Bronx to MegastarBecoming Cardi B: The Bronx to Megastar In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she highlights the life of Cardi B, one of the hip-hop industry’s most iconic female rappers. Cardi B had her fair share of trauma growing up. Life was not easy. She had star quality, and while for a moment it seemed like her life was headed in the wrong direction, it took a turn most would not have expected. Being lost and confused about who she is after her parents split, Cardi B would eventually find herself in the strip cl...2023-09-2211 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming Taraji P Henson: Triumph Over Single MotherhoodBecoming Taraji P Henson: Triumph Over Single Motherhood In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she highlights the life of Taraji P. Henson, one of Hollywood's brightest stars whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Taraji P. Henson is an award-winning actress, known for her exceptional talent and versatility in the entertainment industry. Taraji has become a household name, captivating audiences with her charismatic and dynamic performances. But her journey was not easy. Taraji faced what many women face and that is being a single mother. But she made no excuses and went for her...2023-09-0710 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming Fantasia Barrino: Born for This!Becoming Fantasia Barrino: Born for This! In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she highlights the rise of Fantasia Barrino, American Idol’s 3rd season winner. Fantasia Barrino rose to stardom after winning the American Idol title in 2004, but would very traumatic childhood before her rise to fame. She was raised in home with a very aggressive father, raped by a classmate in high school, will become a high school drop, pregnant at 16 and in an abusive relationship. All this before winning American Idol at the age of 19. That is a lot to experience at su...2023-09-0108 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming Gabrielle Union: Bring It On!Becoming Gabrielle Union: Bring It On! n this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she highlights the triumph of Gabrielle Union who gracefully overcame sexual assault to becoming a respected and inspiring actress, wife, mom, and woman empowerment advocate. Gabrielle Union was sexually assaulted at the age of 19 the summer before her sophomore year in college. This was very unfortunate, devastating, and tragic for her and others who have experienced this type of violation. But it would be through her nurturing family, friends, and therapy that would allow her to triumph over trauma to be a...2023-08-2418 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming Mary J Blige: My LifeBecoming Mary J Blige: My Life In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina highlights the trails of Mary J. Blige and how regardless of how she felt about herself, God saw fit to surround her with people who could hold her up while she was down. Mary didn’t always live a fabulous life. She saw a lot and experience a lot growing up. Witnessing domestic violence in the home and being molested at the age of found would be trauma that would later in her teenage years lead her to drugs, alcohol, and sex. Ma...2023-08-1816 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming Keyshia Cole: Fighting past Childhood TraumaBecoming Keyshia Cole: Fighting past Childhood Trauma In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she highlights the becoming of Keyshia Cole. Keyshia Cole has overcome a lot to be the success she is. She dealt with abandonment, a parent on drugs, absentee father (who may not have known about her), estranged family members (at times), and bad relationships. This can destroy anyone and crush their spirit. But Keyshia is a fighter who had a dream and was not going to let anything or anyone stand in her way. Episode Outline[00:00] A sneak...2023-08-1018 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsAretha Franklin: Becoming the Boss of Your LifeAretha Franklin: Becoming the Boss of Your Life In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, talks about how Aretha Franklin was able to become the boss of her life after enduring a lot of childhood trauma. Aretha Franklin witnessed a lot and experienced a lot at a young age. There was trauma after trauma with no healing that impacted her greatly in her adulthood. After enduring divorced parents, mother dying, being raped, and an abusive, controlling father, she became self-destruction in her adult years. She was promiscuous, an alcoholic and suffered domestic violence in her...2023-08-0319 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsTina Turner: Reclaimed and Rebuilt Her LifeTina Turner: Reclaimed and Rebuilt Her Life In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, talks about how Tina Turner rose from the ashes to make a name for herself for the second time. Tina Turner was tormented and battered for 19 years. She made the choice to leave her situation and walk away with nothing but her name. She reclaimed her and rebuilt her life from nothing but her name and talent. All you need is your name and your talent and you can rebuild your life and win. Listen as I talk about...2023-07-2713 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsCarlee Russell Kidnapping: Did She LieCarlee Russell Kidnapping: Did She Lie In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about Carlee Russell kidnapping. Did she lie? Is this a hoax? Or was she really kidnapped. Kidnapping is not taken lightly in today’s society with so many women being taken and sex trafficked. It can be anyone at anytime; however, not everyone gets the media attention needed to for authorities to look for you. But in this case, Carlee Russell made national news, the police were looking for her, and we find out that it may have all been a...2023-07-2017 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsHow to Use Credit Cards the Right Way to Pay Off Debt and Boost Credit ScoreHow to Use Credit Cards the Right Way to Pay Off Debt and Boost Credit Score In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about using credit cards to reduce interest and boost your credit score. There is a lot of credit card debt in America, but credit cards are not a bad thing if you use them wisely. In this episode, Angelina will review how to use credit cards to payoff debt, reduce interest, and boost your credit score. Episode Outline[00:00] A sneak peak into the episode[00:54] Music intro2023-07-1315 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsIncreasing Your Income by Starting a Side HustleIncreasing Your Income by Starting a Side Hustle In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about making more money when your current job is not paying enough. A viewer asked if you are not making enough money on your current job should you look for a better paying job? It isn’t easy to leave a job when you have responsibilities, but you certainly owe it to yourself to make more money. We don’t want to just survive, but thrive. You are not obligated to stay on a job that is n...2023-07-0618 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBest Savings Account for You and Your TeenagerBest Savings Account for You and Your Teenager In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she answers a viewers question of what is the best savings account for an adult and their teen. There are different types of savings accounts but what is available for an adult will be different then what is available for your child. Angelina breaks down the types of savings accounts, which ones to stay away from and the best way to get the most out of saving for your child. Episode Outline[00:00] A sneak peak into the...2023-06-2915 min
Becoming with Angelina Watkins5 Mistakes People Make Becoming Successful5 Mistakes People Make Becoming Successful In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she reviews 5 mistakes people make when trying to become successful. We hear a lot about becoming successful and making a lot of money, but they don’t talk about the person you need to become to make the money or the habits you need to adopt to be successful. There are a lot of successful habits, but there are 5 habits (or mistakes) that a person should consider when trying to succeed in life, business, and career. Listen to hear th...2023-06-2215 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsMarried? Joint Bank Accounts? How to handle a joint bank accountMarried? Joint Bank Accounts? How to handle a joint bank account In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she discusses combining bank accounts when you get married. Should you combine bank accounts with your husband when you get married? The answer is not black and white. While some are able to combine accounts and build financially together, others struggle to get on the same page when it comes to money. If you cannot agree and your goals are not the same, then a separate bank account may or may not cause more issues. ...2023-06-1510 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBuilding a Savings from ScratchBuilding a Savings from Scratch In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she gives tips on how to build a savings from scratch. In today’s economy it is becoming very challenging to save when the cost of living is rising. But saving is not something you can ignore. Things happen and you need an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses. In this episode, we outline why you should be saving and different ways you can save. Episode Outline00:00] A sneak peak into the episode[00:28] Music intro[00:36] Introduction2023-06-0814 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsHow to Save Millions in a Divorce SettlementHow to Save Millions in a Divorce Settlement In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she discusses getting 50% of your spouses assets in a divorce. Acharf Hakimi wife filed for a divorce after he was accused of rape. But to her surprise, she got nothing in the divorce settlement. How was Acharf Hakimi able to walk away and his wife get nothing in the divorce? Afterall, he is worth 70 million dollars. Well, he put all his assets and earnings in his mom’s name. Momma is rich, not Acharf and she can’t get...2023-06-0111 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsPrepare for a 2023 RecessionPrepare for a 2023 Recession In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she discusses the possibility of a recession in 2023. It is evitable at this point and the economist are predicting a recession in 2023. So what should you expect and how should you prepare? There are signs that we are heading into a recession. Business sales and revenue are decreasing, they are layoffs, unemployment is rising, and consumer spending is decreasing. We need to be prepared for what is to come. You will have to get your small business finances and personal finances in...2023-06-0118 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsJa Morant Suspended Indefinitely from NBA Games After Appearing with a GunJa Morant Suspended Indefinitely from NBA Games After Appearing with a Gun; Can He Recover His Career In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about the latest headlines about Ja Morant being suspended from the NBA games indefinitely after appearing in a viral video flashing a gun. This is not Ja Morant’s first time in the headlines for flashing a gun. Back in March he was suspended from 8 NBA games after appearing in a video with a gun at a nightclub. Now for the second time he is in the media appearing in...2023-05-1817 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Higher Fees for Good Credit | New Fed Rules Means Higher Mortgage Fees for Good CreditBecoming – Higher Fees for Good Credit | New Fed Rules Means Higher Mortgage Fees for Good Credit In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, reviews the Biden Administration proposal to raise the cost of mortgage fees for homebuyers with good credit. As of May 1st, the Biden Administration has enacted a law that impacts the Loan-Level Price Adjustment. This new rule raises the cost of mortgage fees for homebuyers who have good credit and put down a sizeable down payment. Homebuyers with less than stellar credit and a small down payment will see their mortgage fees go...2023-05-1110 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Don Lemon Ousted by CNN And He Is Stunned | 5 Red Flags Your Employer Wants to Fire YouBecoming – Don Lemon Says He Is Stunned Amid Being Ousted by CNN | 5 Red Flags Your Employer Wants to Fire YouIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she discusses job loss and how to prepare for being let go from your job.Monday, April 24th, it was announced that Don Lemon was being let go from CNN. This is directly after it was announced that Tucker Carlson was let go from FOX News. Don Lemon says he was stunned. But why was he shocked? Did he not see the signs? Perhaps, he should take a lo...2023-04-2719 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – #1 Money Mistake African-Americans MakeBecoming – #1 Money Mistake African-Americans MakeIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she reveals the #1 mistake most African Americans are making with their money that is keeping them from getting rich and wealthy.There is a lot of talk about financial freedom, financial security, and leaving a legacy for our children. But in order to achieve any of that you have to build wealth.First there is a misconception of what is wealthy versus rich. But beyond the definitions of wealthy and rich you have to do one of two things you must do...2023-04-2008 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – 4 Ways to Pay Off Emergency Debt with no Emergency FundBecoming – 4 Ways to Pay Off Emergency Debt with no Emergency Fund In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she goes over 4 ways to cover a $1,000 emergency when you have no emergency fund. Fifty-seven percent of American households cannot cover a $1,000 emergency. It is not due to inflation or rising interest rates because people were struggling to cover small emergencies before the pandemic and before prices began to rise. So why are they unable to cover small emergencies, let along big emergencies? One answer, their spending. Seventy-five percent of households are living paycheck to pa...2023-04-0614 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Why Did Silicon Valley Bank Collapse and What Does It Mean to the EconomyBecoming – Why Did Silicon Valley Bank Collapse and What Does It Mean to the EconomyIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she discusses why Silicon Valley Bank collapsed and what does it mean to the economy.Silicon Valley Bank was a regional bank and the 16th largest bank in the company. At the beginning of March, 2023 the bank collapsed due to 2 reasons: 1) Diversification of its customer type and investments, and 2) bank run. Silicon Valley Bank specialized in financing and banking for mostly technology companies. The tech sector has been experiencing a decline an...2023-03-3016 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Escape the Box | Living Out Your Dream Your WayBecoming – Escape the Box | Living Out Your Dream Your WayIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she discusses escaping the box society tries to keep you in and limiting your dreams. There are people who have more than one passion and give has purposed them with multiple gifts to improve people’s lives. But their creativity is stifled by others who want to tell them they can only do one thing. You have to do what you know you heard God tell you to do and forget the naysayers who does not unde...2023-03-2310 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Why a Wife Needs Insurance on Her Husband | Financial Infidelity | II Kings 4Becoming – Why a Wife Needs Insurance on Her Husband | Financial Infidelity | II Kings 4In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about financial infidelity and how women need to be more aware of the financial status of their household. In the biblical story of the widow woman and the oil found in II Kings 4 the widow woman’s husband died and left her in debt. She didn’t even know they were in debt until the creditor came to the door seeking payment or enslaving her sons. This story is still happening today where women...2023-03-0912 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming Unbothered – Matthew 10 Why We Should Dust Our Shoulders OffBecoming Unbothered – Matthew 10 Why We Should Dust Our Shoulders Off In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about her journey of becoming unbothered by the things people say and do that hinder you. Being unbothered is something that is so easy to say, but not so easy to master. However, it is something God wants us to be. He doesn’t want us to be down and held back by those who reject us, mistreat us, and speak ill against us. In Matthew 10:11-14, Jesus gave the disciples instructions that when they go out...2023-03-0218 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – 5 Ways to Eliminate Credit Card DebtBecoming – 5 Ways to Eliminate Credit Card Debt In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about credit card debt being at an all time high. Rising inflation rates are affecting American’s purchasing power and leaving them less money to pay of their debt. The Federal Government has raised interest rates to encourage people reduce their spending and save more; therefore, lowering pricings and inflation. How can you eliminate debt while the prices of everything is rising and leaving you less discretionary income to put towards paying down debt? In this episode, Angelina goes over...2023-02-2310 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – 5 Questions to Ask Before You InvestBecoming – 5 Questions to Ask Before You Invest In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, reviews the five questions you should ask yourself before you invest. American Greed featured a story on Lashonda and Marlon Moore who were sued back in 2021 for the pyramid scheme/scam known as the Blessing Loom. Back in 2020, during the pandemic, scams were popping up rapidly in the black community around investing money in a investment circle and getting a return of 8 times or more of what you put in 30 days later. The Moores were running their own Blessing Loom and ha...2023-02-1614 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Chad Ochocinco Johnson Gives Us a Lesson on How to Keep Your WealthIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she highlights Chad Johnson’s money habits that has allowed him to keep 83% of his wealth from the NFL. Chad Johnson is a former NFL player who spent 10 years of his 11 seasons playing for the Cincinnati Bengals. In an interview on the Club Shay Shay podcast, Chad sat down with Shannon Sharpe and talked about wealth. He shared that he has been able to keep 83% of his wealth by being fiscally responsible and educating himself on how money works. Chad Johnson made millions from playing in the NFL an...2023-02-0917 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Resolving Conflict in the Workplace | Matthew 18:15-16Becoming – Resolving Conflict in the Workplace | Matthew 18:15-16 this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about resolving conflict in the workplace. Many people face conflict in the workplace where there is someone, whether management or a coworker, that make your place of employment not so pleasant. Sometimes personalities just don’t mesh. Other times, you have been lied on, trust is betrayed, or we are offended in some manner. What do you do? How do you resolve the conflict so that it doesn’t take a toll on your mental and emotional stress? The Bi...2023-02-0213 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Being Professional at Work | Improve Your Communication in the WorkplaceBecoming – Being Professional at Work | Impre Yoomur Cmunication iovn the Workplace In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about leadership inability to effectively communicate with their direct reports. Many leaders lack executive presence and effective communication when managing people. They think their title gives them the right to degrade, demean, dismiss, and insult those who work for them. They lack the emotional intelligence to not only manage their emotions but manage the emotions of others. They lack the maturity needed to effective lead their teams to success. Leaders who use the wo...2023-01-2611 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Boundary Setting | How to Remove Toxic People from Your LifeBecoming – Boundary Setting | How to Remove Toxic People from Your Life In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about how to remove people from your life without throwing them away. The question was asked how to remove people from your life without throwing them away. It is all about boundaries. You have to be able to set boundaries with people. In this episode, she illustrates what it looks like to set boundaries with people a limit their access to you. Episode Outline[00:00] A sneak peak into the episode[00:05] Music in...2023-01-1914 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – 9 of the Hardest Things to Overcome | How to Deal in a Difficult SeasonBecoming – 9 of the Hardest Things to Overcome | How to Deal in a Difficult Season In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks dealing with difficult life situations that cause emotional pain. It is easy to tell someone to get over it but overcoming life’s emotional setbacks can be very difficult. It is not easy as it sounds. And there are some things you can heal from, but it takes time. In this video, Angelina talks about the nine hardest things to overcome and how to deal with the pain. Episode Outline2023-01-1214 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – 6 Steps to Successfully Start Over in 2023 | The Power of Starting OverBecoming – 6 Steps to Successfully Start Over in 2023 | The Power of Starting Over In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about the power of starting over. When presented with opportunities that can better their life and their future, some jump on it and others hesitate. Why do some hesitate if this can make your life better? When pondering that question, Angelina realized it is not about lack of confidence or fear, but at the root of not wanting to start over is disappointment. When you have been disappointed over and over again and have no...2023-01-0524 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – 12 Life Changing Habits for 2023 | Rest for 2023Becoming – 12 Life Changing Habits for 2023 | Rest for 2023 In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about habits you need for a prosperous 2023. This past year has been rough for many and we are ready to leave it behind and looking forward to a better 2023. There are some things we need to leave behind and start the New Year out strong. IAmAaronWill posted on Twitter 8 things you should replace in 2023. Some bad habits that if you can replace with good habits, you can look to have a better outcome. Along with Aaron’s 8 replacements, Angelina shar...2022-12-2914 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Dear Mama | A Letter for the Underappreciated MamaBecoming – Dear Mama | A Letter for the Underappreciated Mama In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she takes the time to acknowledge the strength and care of her mother. The hard working mom goes unappreciated and acknowledge for all the right things she does for her children. In this episode, Angelina takes the time to say thank you and apologize for who she was because she sees now that her mom did all the right things. Episode Outline[00:00] A sneak peak into the episode[00:53] Music intro[01:01] Introduction[02:16] Karma[05:04] A...2022-12-2211 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Why Deion Sanders Left Jackson State | Dr. Umar Johnson Talks Deion Sanders Leaving the HBCUBecoming – Why Deion Sanders Left Jackson State | Dr. Umar Johnson Talks Deion Sanders Leaving the HBCUIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she highlights the interview with Dr. Umar Johnson on the Breakfast Club and his opinion on Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State to coach at the University of Colorado.Dr. Umar Johnson was very clear and passionate about his thoughts on Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State. In his opinion, Deion abused, used and exploited the HBCU for his own selfish wants. Deion Sanders had an opportunity to start a movement that could revive an...2022-12-1522 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming - Reciprocity in FriendshipsBecoming – Senseless death of Shanquella Robinson | Discernment in giving | Focusing on your destinationIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about the the senseless death of Shanquella Robinson and how friendships are not always reciprocating. Rumors are flying about how much money she had and how she paid for the trip, and if true, Shanquella Robinson was too generous to savages.No one owes us anything, but there is a level expectation in friendships and relationships that there should be reciprocity. We should both be giving to each other; friendships can’t be one...2022-12-0817 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – David Shands, Sleep is 4 Sucker owner says purpose is overrated!! Is he right?Becoming – David Shands, Sleep is 4 Sucker owner says purpose is overrated!! Is he right?In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she addresses the controversial comment from David Shands, the King of Podcasting who says purpose is overrated.In the latest Social Proof Podcast episode¸ Purpose Defined in Hindsight, Sleep is 4 Suckers, David Shands discusses purpose with his cohost Donni Wiggins. Purpose can be misunderstood. Is it for a certain timeframe? Does it change once you have accomplished something? Is it something God will just let you know.Everyone is created for a pur...2022-12-0123 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming - FrenemiesBecoming – Shanquella Robinson had frenemies | Red flags your friend is really your enemyIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about the deadly mistake Shanquella makes in picking friends.Shanquella Robinson was a 25 year old college student who took a trip to Cabo, Mexico with the wrong people. On October 28 she landed in Cabo and was dead by the next day. There is video circulating the Internet where Shanquella is being maliciously beaten by a “so called” friend. She is naked, lifeless and being thrown around like a rag doll. Her frenemies would return...2022-11-2418 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming - Candy RainBecoming – The Real Reason Soul For Real Lost the Fame | Follow the BlueprintIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she gives a fresh perspective on why Soul for Real lost stardom so quickly.They were on top of the world. Their first album when platinum. The were touring and seeing the world. The girls were going wild throwing panties on the stage. We went from poor to on our way to wealth and fame. But in less than two years their career plummeted and they couldn’t recover. Their label dropped them, the radio stat...2022-11-2416 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – How to Release for Healing |Healing lesson from the film Dark TowerBecoming – How to release for healing |Healing lesson from the film Dark Tower In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about how you have to release the negative energy from you body to heal emotionally and mentally.It is human nature to avoid pain. When our heart has been broken, we avoid dealing with the issue to avoid the heartache and physical pain we feel as a result of being hurt. But if you truly want to heal, you have to sit in and let the pain run through your body. Close your mi...2022-11-1013 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Pivoting in Your Business; Lessons Learned from Powerful Women Part 2Becoming – Pivoting in Your Business; Lessons Learned from Powerful Women Part 2In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she discusses pivoting in your business an continues celebrating her one year podcast anniversary by taking a trip back down memory lane.Up first is the thought prompt about the importance of being willing to pivot in your business. Many business shut down during the pandemic and a vast majority of them did not reopen their doors. Some business could have survived if they could reinvent themselves and pivot. You have to know when what you are do...2022-11-0313 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Dancing with the Scars; Lessons Learned from Powerful Women Part 1Becoming – Dancing with the Scars; Lessons Learned from Powerful Women Part 1In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she continues celebrating her one year podcast anniversary by taking a trip back down memory lane.Up first is the thought prompt take from Pastor Keion Henderson of Lighthouse Church in Houston, Texas. Every time someone says something about us or strikes us behind our back we are turning around to address it. Every time we turn around we stop ourselves from moving forward. You have to decide to dance with the enemy or dance with your dr...2022-10-2711 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsHow to Create Recurring Income in Insurance w/ Guillermo MilordBecoming – How to Create Recurring Income in Insurance In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she sits down with Guillermo Milord to discuss how to make money thru insurance.In the series, 4 ways to make passive income, insurance is one of those hidden gems on how to build wealth. Insurance products will provide residual, recurring income and becomes a great way for building wealth and building a business.Angelina was introduced to the insurance industry back in 2007. She introduces her money coach, Guillermo, who sparked a passion in her for financial literacy.2022-10-2023 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Business Basics 101 | 20 Things You Need to Start a Business |Your Enemies are WatchingBecoming – Business Basics 101 | 20 Things You Need to Start a Business |Your Enemies are WatchingIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she starts with the thought prompt taken from Dr. Dharius Daniels about your enemies are watching. She then runs down the list of things you need to start a business and answer the questions of how much money you need to start a business.Thought PromptWe want God to remove our enemies; however, Dr. Dharius Daniels lets us know that God sometimes reserves our enemies so they can see us win despite wh...2022-10-1323 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Dr. John Hannah gives relationship advice | Strategies on How to Make Money in the Real Estate GameBecoming – Dr. John Hannah gives relationship advice | Strategies on How to Make Money in the Real Estate GameIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about the 3 majors ways to make money in real estate and the different strategies you can implement to make the money.Thought PromptWhat happens when a women agrees to friends with benefits and then catches feelings for the guy. Women are not built to have sexual relationships without emotions. And to expect the guy to now make you the only one without a conversation is not go...2022-10-0624 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Investing in the Stock Market Basics | Breaking Generational Cycles | Investing in Penny stocksBecoming – Investing in the Stock Market Basics | Breaking Generational Cycles | Investing in Penny stocksIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about the basics you need to know about invest in the stock market to build wealth.Thought PromptBreaking generational cycles has to be an individual decision. You can break the cycle for you but you can’t break the cycle for your family. You can only be the change you want to see and be the example of who they can be.MasterclassInvesting in the stock mark...2022-09-2917 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Here is What Makes College a Scam; College Graduation Photoshoot at a HBCU Turns ControversialBecoming – Here is What Makes College a Scam; College Graduation Photoshoot at a HBCU Turns ControversialIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she discusses why college is not needed to be successful and is an expense way to learn skills that can be learned on the job.Thought PromptIt is a proud moment for Terica Williams to be completing her Master’s in Counseling and Education. And like anyone, you memorialize the moment with graduation photoshoot. However, Terica may have taken her celebration too far as she takes and posts risky nude phot...2022-09-2218 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – 4 Ways to Create Passive Income; Building Wealth Through Passive IncomeBecoming – 4 Ways to Create Passive Income; Building Wealth Through Passive IncomeIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about how to create passive income in order to build wealth.To have true financial freedom you must build wealth. Simple definition of wealth is have assets that pays for your liabilities. You must but your money to work for you by buying assets to pay for the lifestyle you want.There are 4 major ways to put your money to work for you to produce passive income to build wealth. Listen as Angelina re...2022-09-1515 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Why you shouldn’t get a 15-year mortgageIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she gets into the money talks and addresses some not so good financial advice floating around social media.Should you get a 15 year mortgage or a 30 year mortgage? While a 15 year mortgage may save you a lot on interest paid, it may not be the best option in the long run. You should look at your money goals before deciding to take out a loan with a higher mortgage payment. You may be doing yourself a disservice by not investing the money and earning more interesting than you are paying.2022-09-0812 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Men Need a Safe Place; Being Vulnerable in a RelationshipBecoming – Men Need a Safe Place; being vulnerable in a relationshipsIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she continues to cover the Tackle the Text conversation about Pursuit of Happiness in a Relationship. This commentary is taken from a portion of the discussion around men needing a safe place just like women.Men are able to turn their feelings on and off like a circuit breaker. They can turn them on in places they feel safe such as church, mom, or their friends. But they turn their feelings off at home because the wife ma...2022-09-0115 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming– Advice for Strong RelationshipsBecoming – Advice for Strong Relationships; Competing in a Relationship, Harshness in Marriage, Safe Space for WomenIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she discusses competing in a relationship, your tone being harsh to your wife, and women need a safe place to be herself. This commentary is taken from Tackle the Text titled Pursuit of Happiness in a Relationship with Pastor Keion Henderson and his Associate Pastors of Lighthouse Church in Houston, Texas.Competition vs Complimenting in a RelationshipAre you competing with each other or complimenting each other in the marriage. Many ti...2022-08-2515 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Husband Know Your Wife, Men Set the Tone Part 2, Tackle the Text with Pastor Keion HendersonBecoming – Husband Know Your Wife, Men Set the Tone Part 2, Tackle the Text with Pastor Keion HendersonIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina continues to break down the nuggets of Tackle the Text episode titled Pursuit of Happiness in a Relationship.Men set the tone and the woman creates the atmosphere. Pastor Moore advised men to know your woman. Dwell with her with understanding because she is a reflection of the husband. Go back and look into her past to understand who she is. If she has anxiety, where did it come from? Do...2022-08-1813 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Men Set the Tone, Tackle the Text with Pastor Keion Henderson, Angelina Gives Her TakeBecoming – Men Set the Tone, Tackle the Text with Pastor Keion Henderson, Angelina Gives Her Take on Men Setting the ToneIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina adds her thoughts to men setting the tone in a marriage.During the Tackle the Text conversation with Pastor Keion Henderson and two other pastors at Lighthouse Church in Houston TX, they discussed the men setting the tone in the marriage and household and the woman creating the atmosphere. Pastor Moore was waiting for his wife to set the atmosphere for him to change. He realized on...2022-08-1113 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Are we compatible? Compatibility in a Relationship Over AttractionIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about compatibility in a relationship and what it takes to make a relationship work.Some use zodiac signs to determine compatibility. And while zodiac signs may give insight, they cannot guarantee two people will be compatible. It takes more than behavioral commonality among a zodiac sign to determine if someone is right for you. Are you compatible? Do you have the same interests? Are you headed in the same direction? Because it is going to take more than just attraction to determine if you are right for each...2022-08-0518 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming - TD Jakes says we are Raising Women to Be Men; Real Men Pour InBecoming - Real Mean Pour In, Raising Women to Be Men, Angelina Reacts to TD Jakes Comment About the Modern Day Black WomanIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina addresses TD Jakes comment about “We are raising our women to be men.” Is that a fair and accurate statement?Well, this statement has the black culture upset with TD Jakes, the black church, and men. It has appeared that TD Jakes is blaming the woman for the break down in the family because of her attitude. And he is ignoring the fact that the...2022-07-2820 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Saying Yes to GodBecoming – Saying Yes to GodIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina shares what it looks like what you say yes to God.Many say they say “yes” to God, but what is your yes? What are you saying yes to? Are you saying yes to the calling on your life? It is so easy to feel in your heart you have a yes, but your behaviors contradict your words. Your actions say no when your mouth says “yes.”In this episode, Angelina shares a few responses from the young adults of Overflow M...2022-07-2119 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming: Choosing You, Pursuing You, Choosing HappinessBecoming: Choosing You, Pursuing You, Choosing HappinessIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about choosing your happiness over the fear of what others may think or say.Many times we live a life chosen for us and we are not happy but refuse to walk away because we are afraid of what others may say. You have to choose your happiness over others. While you are trying to please them and you are miserable, they are happy (so it seems). So why keep living a life for others and not live for...2022-07-1420 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming – Handling Cheating and Heartbreak with LaNise ThrasherBecoming – Handling Cheating and Heartbreak with LaNise ThrasherIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she explores the opposite affects of being cheated on and having your heart broke.One of two things happen when you are cheated on. You either become bitter and inflict your pain on others or you can heal and be empathetic to other people’s pain. In this episode, we explore the negative impact of heartbreak and how healing can cause someone to do to others what was done to them. We then explore healing from heartbreak and turning pain into...2022-07-0738 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming - Kirk Franklin honors Maverick City and Diddy Gets the Lifetime Achievement AwardKirk Franklin honors Maverick City and Diddy Gets the Lifetime Achievement AwardIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she highlights black music cultures biggest night of the year, the BET Awards.It was a star-studded night of fashion, performances and speeches we will be talking about for months. BET’s 2022 award show was very entertaining for some and mediocre for others. Nevertheless, no matter the opinion of those watching from home, the celebrities were definitely in the house and crowd was going wild.In this episode Angelina highlights parts of the show th...2022-06-3027 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming - Healing from Childhood Trauma; Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Behaviors from Adult Trauma ResidueHealing from Childhood Trauma; Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Behaviors from Adult Trauma ResidueIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she gets into the topic of how to handle and heal from trauma residue. She discusses:•The difference between residue and a fresh wound•Identifying the cycle of behavior •The three things you need to help break the cycleWe all have had some form of trauma in our lives. Some more than others and we have not dealt with the affects of the trauma. When you do not address your wounds...2022-06-2321 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming - Trauma Informed, Recognizing Emotionally Unhealthy Behaviors Due to TraumaTrauma Informed, Recognizing Emotionally Unhealthy Behaviors Due to TraumaIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she gets into the topic of being trauma informed. She discusses:•What is trauma?•The importance of recognizing trauma•What trauma residue looks like in your adulthoodIt is important for those in the space of coaching, consulting, mentoring, ministry and other change agent roles to be trauma informed. Their behaviors are not always a result of being lazy, resistant, fear, or being hardheaded. There are people who genuinely want a better life, but they are strugg...2022-06-1632 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming - What Career Suits Your Personality Type?What Career Suits Your Personality Type?In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about choosing a career based on what you want to do and not what your friends and family think you should do. The masterclass discusses how to match your career to your personality type. And later she answers the question of how to deal with a micromanager at work.This episode’s Thought Prompt features a clip from TD Jakes in which he was talking about the box people put you in. Everyone tries to tell you what you should be...2022-06-0923 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming: Building a Resume, How to Write an Incredible ResumeBuilding a Resume, How to Write an Incredible ResumeIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she goes over:•Using your current job as a resume builder•The secrets to making a resume that gets passed HR•Why you should give a 2 week noticeThis episode’s Thought Prompt features a clip from Th 2 Stubborn 2 Fail Podcast in which the guest was talking about using his job to fund his dream. And it brought about the thought of using your jobs as a means to prepare you for your purpose. We may have job...2022-06-0225 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming - 11 Tips for a Successful Interview; The Do’s and Don’ts of InterviewingIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina discusses how to prepare for a successful interview.In her career in Corporate America, Angelina has participated in the interviewing process and has been responsible for screening and qualifying applicants. She has seen a pattern of behavior that sabotages the candidate’s chances of being hired or at least getting a second interview.Angelina has compiled the many mistakes many of the interviewees make to deliver some tips that can help prepare job applicants for a successful interview. You may be very much qualified for the job, bu...2022-05-2624 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming - Top 4 Reasons People are Quitting Their Jobs- The Great ResignationTop Four Reasons People Are Quitting Their JobsIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, she talks about the Great Resignation. Starting in 2021, 4.4 million have resigned from their jobs. But why? Why are there so many people leaving their current employment? People are leaving for various reasons, but the top reason most are leaving is for higher pay. Pew Research Center released the top reasons why people are leaving their jobs and most are not satisfied with their current income and they are looking for more financially. And that is no shocker that most are...2022-05-1922 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming - Up Your Rebound Game, Getting Ready for Marriage, and Waiting on GodTurning Wrongs Into Right, Rebound Game, Waiting on God, Waiting for MarriageIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina answers a viewer’s question on what should you be doing when you are waiting.In a previous episode Angelina talked about there isn’t a waiting season, you should always be doing something. This prompted a viewer to ask what is a purpose supposed to be working on while waiting. Many think that when you are waiting for something to happen your work is done, but the work is never done. Waiting looks like you...2022-05-1226 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming: Total Body and Mind Transformation w/April GriffithIn this episode of Becoming to Being with Angelina Watkins, Angelina interviews April Griffith who helps high achieving Christian women lose 20 or more pounds, love their bodies and live the life that God designed for them to live all without the gym. April is very passionate about her walk with God and depends on him 100% when it comes to her spiritual and fitness journey. It all began when April had a traumatic experience at the age of 12 years old, which followed her into her teen and adult years. This traumatic experience was being called big by a guy...2022-05-0544 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming - Not Waiting, Becoming Who You Need to Be, How to Find Your Purpose and AuthenticityNot Waiting, Becoming Who You Need to Be, How to Find Your Purpose and AuthenticityIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina discusses:1.Not having a waiting mode but always doing something to reap a harvest2.Becoming what you need to be internally so you can get what you want externally3.How to find your purpose4.And choosing authenticity to attract what is for youThere are times when what you want takes time to manifest. So you are hoping, wishing, and praying that your efforts will pay off. But...2022-04-2823 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsBecoming: Getting Out of Debt, Investing in the Stock Market, and Building Wealth with Dionne BlanksIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Dionne Blanks who talks about entrepreneurship, getting out of debt and investing in the stock market to build wealth.The episode starts with the though prompt taken from the sermon titled Detours by Dr. Dharius Daniels on Easter Sunday. He said something very though provoking about God leaving us intentionally ignorant because if we knew all that our journeys entailed we wouldn’t commit. So we commit not knowing what is required of us and we get too far to go back.The masterclass features guest Dionne Blanks wh...2022-04-2138 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp25 It Takes More Than ChemistryIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina discusses:•Is it okay to take a trip without your spouse?•It takes more than chemistry to build a healthy relationship•Cutting ties with a business partner, and•Don’t take the baitThought Prompt: In the Season 4 opening episode of Love and Marriage Huntsville, Tisha didn’t think it was cool for her husband Marsau to take a trip to Africa without her. He needed time away, but his me time should have been we time. Do you agree that a spouse should not be able to t...2022-04-1424 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp24 Functionally Depressed Full AudioIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina interviews Marquita GreenMarquita grew up in west Philadelphia in low-income housing. Not many people from her neighborhood went anywhere beyond high school, and if they graduated from high school there were no role models to share on how to dream bigger and follow your dreams. Marquita’s mother wanted to ensure she received an education; therefore, she placed her outside of the neighborhood in another school district. This allowed her to see something different, which would be a good thing, but she struggled with fitting in. Sh...2022-04-0753 min
Be In The Drivers SeatEp. 009 - Helping High Level Women Reach the Next Level w/ Angelina WatkinsThe best advice comes from the people that have been through whatever it is that you might be going through, and can guide you based on their experience.This is one of the main things Angelina has taught me in my personal and professional life.She also said that women don't need to have a high income to be "high level". High level women are women that are self-aware and seeking to improve in every area of their life, on a daily basis.I'm one of these women myself and these are the...2022-04-0239 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp23 It's Time Are You ReadyIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina tackles a variety of topics including:•God redeeming your time•Being ready for the next level•How to get in position•Not being bothered when your significant other only takes your advice when given by someone else •Staying focusedSometimes we can think we hear God’s voice and instructions and miss the mark. It can leave us thinking what did I miss? God what did I do wrong? I thought I heard you. But Adrian Davis let’s us know that when you are seeking Go...2022-03-3133 min
Deal To Heal With E. JamesS2E23 Transformation of a Queen with Angelina WatkinsIn this episode our host, Earnest James, talks with, Angelina Watkins. Angelina is a Transformation Coach who has 25+ years of knowledge and experience in learning and development, team leadership, and personal development in the corporate sector. She is an alumni of Northern Kentucky University with a degree in Organizational Leadership. She is the founder of Becoming to Being, a company committed to helping people develop and grow emotionally, mentally, and spiritually in order to live in their truths, embrace who they are, and walk in true happiness. Its purpose is to help people overcome their past so they can...2022-03-3051 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp22 Laser Focused w/ Tasheema FairIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina interviews Tashemma Fair and discusses learning how to enjoy the journey while being laser focused on your goals. At a very young age, Tasheema dreamed of becoming a doctor. Her parents were a big advocate and supportive of her dreams and success, so they encouraged her to enlist in the military to help pay for medical school and they would help her as well. While Tasheema’ s goal was to be a doctor, she did flip flop with the idea of seeking other professions, but she stuck with it du...2022-03-2446 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp21 Emotional Baggage - How to Identify If You Are Stuck in a RutIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina discuss how to identify whether or not we have emotional baggage we are carrying that keeps us stuck and not pursuing our dreams.It is easy to give up on your dreams when it is not happening fast enough or it seems impossible. In first segment of the podcast, Angelina talks about not giving up on your dreams. She illustrates through patience your dreams can manifest. She has followed the careers of New Edition and it was always her dream to go see them live. Their breakup would lead...2022-03-1725 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp20 Don't Die Broke w/ Vonne WilliamsIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina interviews Vonne Williams.In this interview, Vonne shares her journey of being an entrepreneur which began as a struggle but later became a success. Vonne speaks on how she hit rock bottom such as living in her minivan, coming out of a not-so-great relationship and was actually running from her life. This all began when she and her partner started a non-profit organization in arts and education. They were doing well but she had thrown all her resources and finances into the organization and when the recession...2022-03-101h 11
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp19 7 Tips for Success According to Kanye's Becoming JourneyIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins she gives 7 tips for success based on the Kayne West documentary. There is a lot people have to say about Kanye West. Some good, some bad, and some questionable. One thing I can say after watching his documentary is that he might have been ahead of his time.There are the typical takeaways you get from his documentary that translate to success such as consistency, persistence, and belief in himself. In this podcast episode, I am going to take a different approach and expound on my thoughts of...2022-03-0328 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp18 TI vs Godfrey - It's the ToneIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins she discusses the difference in perspective that caused a misunderstanding between TI and Godfrey.Just because you didn't mean to offend someone doesn't mean you didn't offend them. That is the premise of this episode. How to effectively communicate and resolve conflict through accountability. Many relationships struggle with properly communicating and understanding each other perspectives. Being dismissive is one of the biggest communication mistakes many make that causes friction. Just because you didn’t mean it doesn’t make it okay and to ignore the hurt or offensiveness of the othe...2022-03-0127 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp17 My First LoveIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins she talks about becoming a better version of yourself in order to attract and build healthy relationships.At the center of our life challenges is the struggle to build healthy relationships. We have unhealthy relationships with ourselves as well as with others. Where did we learn about what a healthy relationship should look like? Angelina recounts how she did not see healthy relationships growing up and her vision of what a healthy relationship should look like came from watching The Cosby Show. Cliff made Claire a priority. Her...2022-02-2423 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp16 I'm Going to Figure It Out w/ Auguste CrenshawIn this episode of Becoming to Being with Angelina Watkins, Angelina interviews Auguste.Auguste shares her struggle as a young black woman who was abandoned by her mother and father at 18 months old. This would result in her becoming very outspoken, angry and rude. She adopted an attitude of not being controlled which would take some trails for her to realize that her attitude was getting in her way and she needed to make a change.Pregnant at 15, she would be forced to do something she didn’t want to do, which was terminate the pregnancy. Sh...2022-02-171h 00
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp15 Janet Jackson and ControlIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina discusses the Janet Jackson Documentary that aired on Lifetime in January, 2022.Janet Jackson had a powerful influence and impact in Angelina wanting to be in control of her life. She references the documentary and Janet’s story as a comparison to what she felt and went through. Janet needed to tell her story because it was her story to tell and not anyone else’s. We should all tell our own story and not allow others to use our past against us. She discusses your parents wanting good...2022-02-1021 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp14 I Am Not My Diagnosis w/ Zhe ScottIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina interviews [insert name}.In this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina interviews Zhe Scott.In this interview, Zhe shares her journey of being a successful technical marketing and CEO coach. Zhe’s is known as the SEO queen, she helps companies dominate their niche online by creating their search engine optimization (SEO). Search engine optimization enhances your website to be able to come up on Google by using keywords or phrases when you're searching for information. Zhe explains using SEO helps position companies to get more clients an...2022-02-0357 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp13 Shoot Your ShotIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins the topic is shooting your shot.Love starts with a crush. Having a crush is a good feeling. But should you act on a crush? Should you let a person know you are interested? Sure! Why not? Some crushes do not necessarily need to be pursued, but if you have someone you would like to get to know better than shoot your shot.In this video, Angelina encourages women to let it be known when you are interested in a man. Men fear rejection and some men are...2022-01-2711 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp12 Not Playing the VictimIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina interviews BreYanna Mitriece.In this interview, BreYanna shares her journey of learning to love herself. Her spiritual life is her utmost priority. God is the reason she stands here today, healthy, happy, and whole. She loves God and allows him to equip her with the wisdom she needs to assist women. BreYanna has struggled in the past with low self-esteem and unhealthy relationships, and she shares those experiences in her writing, speaking, mentoring and books. It is her calling to reach deep and grab a hold of her “sisters” hand...2022-01-2050 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp11 ExcommunicatedIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins she discussed growing up in a strict religious household and how it impacted her life.Two people can experience the same situation, but have a different perspective on whether it was a good experience or a bad experience. Growing up in a religious household was bittersweet for Angelina. On one hand it set a great spiritual foundation for her, but on the other hand she felt trapped and controlled. She just wanted to break free and make her own decisions and live her life the way she wanted to.2022-01-1329 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp10 Pretty Wings w/ Renee' Washington-HawthorneIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina interviews Renee’ Washington-HawthornePastor Renee’ is a preacher’s kid who shares her journey of becoming the wife, mother, pastor, and woman empowerment leader she is today. Her journey in the ministry has not always been easy. She talks about how you can have many gifts that leaders in the church will take advantage and use for their benefit and not the benefit of God and His people. She helps us to identify when you are being spiritually abused, which includes not getting the guidance and instruction to fully come i...2022-01-0653 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp9 Love Who You Want to LoveIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina discusses the impact of church on who you date and marry.This podcast is about telling the truth in hopes that others can learn and grow from hearing other people’s stories of triumph. It wouldn’t serve the listening audience if Angelina didn’t share her full truth about what has happened, how she felt, how it impacted her life, and what she did to overcome. There has been times when people have suggested she not share, but she has decided to keep sharing her truth in hopes that i...2021-12-3023 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp8 Building Healthy MarriagesIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina interviews Elitia Mattox.Relationships require work. You have to chose to put in the effort to make it work. And it is easy to get into a routine and lose the fun and happiness over time. Hurt, regret, and resentment form and you shutdown. That is when it is time to get help and get the tools you need to navigate conflict and learn a healthy way of communicating.Elita and her husband formed When Love Works teaching singles and couples how to make love work. Many...2021-12-2338 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp7 Irreconcilable DifferencesIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins I tackle the topic of divorce.50% of marriages fail and the percentage increases for 2nd and 3rd marriages. So why are so many people getting divorced? There are many reasons why a marriage doesn’t work. The biggest that comes top of mind for most people is communication, infidelity, abuse, and money problems. Lack of commitment is the highest reason why most get a divorce, with arguing and infidelity running for close second. But in reviewing all the reasons, it all boils down to irreconcilable differences.Couples bring th...2021-12-1643 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp6 You Are Good EnoughIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina interviews Lindsey Vertner.In 2007, a “fatal” car wreck left Lindsey Vertner brain-dead and paralyzed. Medical experts were amazed at Lindsey’s miraculous recovery. She uses her unparalleled perspective to push her clients toward success in their personal and professional lives. Lindsey’s expertise teaches female entrepreneurs and leaders how to master their mindset and increase their self-care, self-worth, and self-discipline (the “3 Pillars of Self”).Lindsey took her pain and turned it into purpose. She was a pre-med student, but through a journey of recovery from a life-threatening event, she f...2021-12-091h 06
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp5 What About Your FriendsIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins she discusses types of friends and what she had to realize about the type of friends she was to othersThere are all types of friends, all the way from friends who cannot be trusted to friends who are ride or die. Who you hang around is important to your success in life. It is important to check your circle because your success is a reflection of who you socialize with. Are your friends supportive and encouraging or are they needy and draining? You need a positive circle of friends...2021-12-0226 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp4 Your Attitude is the ProblemIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins, Angelina interviews Christy Rutherford.Being a macro-level thinker is a blessing and a curse. Macro-level thinkers see big picture; they are visionaries. They can get lost in the details so it is important that they have the right people around them to help carry out the assignment. Those who don’t understand the mind of a macro-level thinker will place them in the average category and underestimate them as a child. However, your macro-level thinkers are your leaders of the world. Black women in leadership roles face challenges in...2021-11-251h 02
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp3 Express YourselfIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins I recall the earliest incident I can remember in which started the cycle of my voice being stifled.Salt N Pepa has a song called Express Yourself where it says,Express yourself, you gotta be you and only you, babeExpress yourself, and let me be meAngelina’s journey continues with recalling a moment in her life that would play a part in her desire to be able to just be herself. She states, just let me be me. And her teacher doesn’t want to l...2021-11-1823 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp2 I'm Not Running ScaredIn this episode of Becoming with Angelina Watkins I discuss how something tragic causes me to fear dying and how it will take something tragic to cause me to heal from it.There are three levels to Being. There is the Becoming phase, the Unbecoming phase, and the Being phase. I had become fearful and it will take me fighting to protect me and my child to decide to unbecome this fearful person. The death of a loved one at a young age caused me to develop a fear of dying. I didn’t want to die young. I...2021-11-1119 min
Becoming with Angelina WatkinsEp1 Me TooEpisode #1 of Becoming with Angelina Watkins discusses the #MeToo experience of the host.Life turns you into someone you were not meant to be. A past filled with pain and trauma turned Angelina Watkins into someone who was angry, bitter, resentful, perfectionist, control freak and ultimately someone who has a problem with authority and being told what to do.Her story of becoming started when she was four years old, and she was molested. She was forced in a couple of separate incidents to touch someone else. She would later experience other unwanted touching that would...2021-11-0418 min