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Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily269. Face What Scares you First - The Daily ChallengeGot 10 minutes? Great! Welcome to the Daily Challenge, a bite-size, motivational snack for your week, exclusively on the Challenge Yo Self podcast. Today’s theme is “facing what scares you first” hosted by Ashley Marcel. Don't forget to take notes: Write out the scariest tasks of your day Do the hardest thing first Focus on the task at hand and don't allow distractions to pull you in And don’t forget the end for a special motivational singalong just for you. Catch Up with us on hello@thatwednesdaylife.com and make sure to check the show notes of every episode for ways...2021-07-1710 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily268. What kind of SELFISH are you? The Daily ChallengeGot 10 minutes? Great! Welcome to the Daily Challenge, a bite-size, motivational snack for your week, exclusively on the Challenge Yo Self podcast. Today’s theme is “selfishness” hosted by Ashley Marcel. Listen to hear more about selfishness and why "sometimes" it is good to put others first. And don’t forget the end for a special motivational singalong just for you. Catch Up with us on hello@thatwednesdaylife.com and make sure to check the show notes of every episode for ways to stay connected to our podcast. Follow us on all the socials @Challenge.Courage and don’t forget to “Challe...2021-07-1711 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily267. Cussing Love!NEW EPISODE! Do you remember those classic reality shows: Real Housewives of...., Love and Hip Hop, or maybe even Love Island for those of you who are new to reality relationship shows. Looking back, do you ever remember seeing healthy relationships? Or even calm conversations at that? Well there was no lack of yelling and fighting but to us this is not what relationships should be. Come along on this journey as Ashley and Joy discuss the realities of the ugly cussing love and the alternatives that will help you keep your peace. Jump in as we talk more in...2021-07-1546 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily262. Finding Joy in the Everyday Life. The Daily Challenge.Got 10 minutes? Great! Welcome to the Daily Challenge, a bite-size, motivational snack for your week, exclusively on the Challenge Yo Self podcast. Today’s Message is “Finding joy in your everyday life” hosted by Ashley Marcel. Listen to find out what it looks like to find a bit of joy in the midst of your day. And don’t forget the end for a special motivational singalong just for you. Catch Up with us on hello@thatwednesdaylife.com and make sure to check the show notes of every episode for ways to stay connected to our podcast. Follow us on all the...2021-06-2510 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily246. When the Spaghetti is PettyWe've got a Youtube channel!!!!! Check us out at our full name - Challenge Yo Self | An Empowered Podcast. In the time of "youngin" brides and 50-year age gaps, it was time for the Challenge Yo Self hosts to bring you a down and dirty episode full of wisdom nuggets and a lot of good pettiness. In today's episode, Joy and Ashley ask the question, why are so many people (particularly men) marrying and getting into relationships with partners who are significantly younger than them? Is it loneliness, or perhaps the want...2021-06-0348 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily241. From Disappointment to Appointment Part IHave you ever had such a rough week that your only emotion is "Attitude"? No worries, we have all experienced those times where it seems like one thing happens after another; and there is nothing you can do about it. The challenge then is, how to move forward when you are stuck in a funk... On this episode of the Challenge Yo Self podcast, Joy hands the mic to Ashley as she discusses her less than favorable week that led to pure frustration and quite frankly... ATTITUDE. On the other hand, there...2021-05-2752 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily237. Why Your Sign is NOT ENOUGH - Dating Deeper in 2021Astrology is such a hot subject these days. Have you ever met an amazing Guy "or Other", you are attracted to them and you have great chemistry, so naturally your next move is to ask.... "what's your sign"? Have you ever done this? If so, "why"? We spend too much time focused on unimportant topics such as a person's astrological sign and not enough time on the person's character and personality. Don't miss this power packed episode of the Challenge Yo Self podcast...2021-05-1944 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily232. Top 5 Reasons to Rekindle that Old FlameEpisode Title: "Top 5 Reasons to Rekindle that Old Flame" Sometimes old flames are like that BBW candle you forgot about in the back of your closet.. You may need to dust it off and reignite that flame or it falls and bursts into a million pieces; either way it's the experience that counts. If you are an OG Challenge Yo Self listener you will know that we are currently in Season 2: Relationships, Passions and Obsessions. Joy and Ashley could not continue through the season without giving you another hot list, this time on...2021-05-1236 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily229. It’s OK to be OK ;) - Ask Dr. Joy WellListen folks, it’s is ok to be ok. Stop waiting for the other shoe to drop and knock you in the head. Find contentment. Stir up peace. Welcome to Ask Dr. Joy Well. Original creative lyrics by Dr. Joy Well. “I sabotage. So what. I was stuck. So what. As long as I acknowledge it, I’m not gonna lead with it. Self-sabotage to Supernova. I need more than a Range Rover. Self-sabotage to Supernova. I’m not giving up cause it’s not over!” One of the greatest relationships you will ever have is with yourself. Don’t miss out on yo...2021-05-0815 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily226. Facebook Groups for Dummies :)Question: Exactly how many Facebook groups are you a member of currently? How many groups do you actively engage with? We took a leap into the unknown and ended up on the zany ride of the season. You will be thoroughly entertained and enlightened during this episode, "Facebook Groups for Dummies" in our season on Relationships, Passions and Obsessions. Facebook groups have become very popular especially as we have faced lockdowns and less social interaction. On this episode, Joy and Ashley discuss their interaction on a relationships-based Facebook group with more than 60,000...2021-05-051h 01

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily223. Is Your Diamond Real or Not? How Fake Diamonds End Up on your Hand (and in your life).Have you ever seen Moissanite up close? These are beautifully lab-manufactured gemstones created to glisten and shine brilliantly like a real diamond. These stones are less-expensive than diamonds; and, for the most part, they succeed in nearly deceiving the eye into thinking it is a natural made stone. Welcome to the Challenge Yo Self podcast episode on jewelry - well not really. This episode is not about jewelry, but rather the idea that, like Moissanite, some of our relationships are not the real deal. They are replicas masquerading as the real thing, hoping...2021-04-281h 23

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily219. Dear Black Women - An Overdue and Provocative Conversation Among FriendsDon't save him, cause he don't wanna be saved. Early Friday morning, an article from Rebecca Stevens A. on Medium, a site for amazing writers, hit my phone. It is entitled, "Is it True What They Say about Sex With Black Girls?" Read it here: https://medium.com/illumination-curated/is-it-true-what-they-say-about-sex-with-black-girls-223333aeb10d I immediately thought, "What do 'they' say?", as I read the article. I know what I've experienced; however, I wanted to hear what someone else who lived mostly outside of the United States experienced. Would we be similar? Would we...2021-04-121h 25

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily218. Ghosting is Trash. But we Prefer Comfort over Courage - Ask Dr. Joy WellThis episode started from one viral tweet which proudly says: “Sorry I ghosted you I started catching feelings”. Have you ever done the opposite of what you felt? Have you ever run away from what you wanted because you were afraid that it just might be right? That the person may be right for you? Or even better... that you may actually NOT get hurt this time, at least not intentionally...? Welcome to the Challenge Yo Self podcast - advice column - Ask Dr. Joy Well. Ask Dr...2021-04-0832 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily216. All I Do is Win, Win, Win (The Deception of Work in Progress) - Ask Dr. Joy WellHave you ever heard the phrase "I'm a Work-in-progress" or "I'm working on it"? How it's going for them? Chances are you have heard the phrase "I'm working on myself" repeatedly in many different ways... but is it courageous or a copout? While the song is super empowering and hype, how's your life work coming along? Bold Statement: Winning is not merely the degree on the walls or the money in the bank. Winning is not an event. It is a choice and a lifestyle. 2021-04-0130 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily215. Spread Your Wings and Prepare to Fly - Warrior Wednesday - Ask Dr. Joy WellThis is the virtual advice column is for women who desire creative strategies to get unstuck and find their own version of JOY. Ya ready? Challenge Yo Self: Write a letter to yourself as if you were writing to your best friend coaching yourself through a stuck situation you're currently experiencing now. This episode focuses on a woman who feels stuck geographically and wants to spread her wings. What she does not recognize is that she is a butterfly already who has choices. Let's dive in to the letter from...2021-03-2643 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily214. The Book of Chuck ft. Chuck Hawkins - How To Get Raises and Bonuses the RIGHT WayFirsthand podcast convo experience from Challenge Yo Self co-host Ashley Marcel: This episode of the Challenge Yo Self podcast is one that I never saw coming and will never forget for all of the right reasons. On this episode, Joy and myself ask a very special guest to speak on the topic of Relationships, Passions and Obsessions in reference to his gut punching twitter posts. Because, we all know the truth comes out on Twitter. We started this interview asking about this guest's twitter feed, and the conversation turned into one of the...2021-03-221h 19

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily213. Retirement from Dating and Other Things We Do FOR Our Mental Wellness – Ask Dr. Joy Well Exclusive – Warrior WednesdayIf dating has become an exhausting job or chore more than an exciting adventure, and you’ve been at it for so long… what are the alternatives? A letter arrived into my virtual mailbox from “Leg the Stallion” asking me why I am retiring from dating. Great question to answer. But first: Singles, if you’re exhausted with the chasm of dating, what keeps you engaged in it day after day and night after night? Sex. Nah. Food. Nah. Drama. Perhaps. Standards. Maybe. Pressures. Surely. Does the endless scroll of dating apps, hook...2021-03-1847 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily212. The First FIRST 10s of 2021: Top Ten Pleasurable Distractions for Singles Over 30Whether you're single and you love it, single and you hate it, single because of circumstance, or single because you're a hot mess, you don't wanna miss this episode! We are bringing back out First 10s this season, because you loved and supported it so much last season. Hundreds and hundreds of you tuned in. Challenge Yo Self podcast hosts - Ashley and Joy - are counting down the Top 10 pleasurable distractions for Singles OVER 30. You will not want to miss out on the fun tips and antics infused into this...2021-03-161h 06

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily211. Warrior Wednesday - Ask Dr. Joy Well - Warning: Dangerous QuestionsQuestion of the Week: What do you value most about your life? Warrior Wednesdays are reserved for women warriors out there on the front lines of the professional world. Created by Dr. Joy Well, mental wellness expert, therapist, professor, author and speaker... and PhD: Ask Dr Joy Well - is a safe space for professional women to share their stuck points, struggles, challenges and even their joys every Warrior Wednesday and receive recommendations for releasing the dead weight and unleashing the joy inside. Welcome to "Ask Dr. Joy Well" exclusively on...2021-03-1136 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily210. The Power of Love - Lessons Learned from watching Her Majesty Oprah Interview Meghan Markle and Prince HarryChallenge Yo Self to Chime in with Us! Friend Us - IG and Facebook: @challenge.courage Listen to us on Bullhorn via phone and save your data: 857-385-7709 Email us: challengeYOself@gmail.com Join the #WarriorWednesday Virtual Advice Column: Ask Dr. Joy Well Submit your messy, stuck, sabotaging letters here (anonymous names are fine). Website: thejoyexpert.design Check the blog: https://www.thatwednesdaylife.com Episode 210 Notes What did you learn from the Oprah interview on Sunday with Meghan and Harry? “If you find someone you love in your life, then ha...2021-03-0940 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily209. I would do anything for love, but I won't DO THAT!When was the last time you stopped to ask yourself: What do I need in this relationship? What do I want? And no, we are not talking about what you want for dinner. This is deeper. Nowadays, many relationships have a weak connection and like your cell phone service, weak connections can lead to disconnection. Not to mention the issues that arise when YOU do not have an understanding of what you do and do not want. In this episode of the Challenge Yo Self podcast, Joy and Ashley...2021-03-0737 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily208. Warrior Wednesday - Ask Dr. Joy Well - How to release others' expectations of youWelcome to "Ask Dr. Joy Well" exclusively on Warrior Wednesdays via Challenge Yo Self podcast. Question of the week: Name three aspects of your life you commit to end by this time next week. For the sabotager who desperately wants to make different choices. For the perfectionist who obsesses night and day but dreams of dancing wild and free. For the stuck points, the salty times, the tough breaks, and the hard knocks... "Ask Dr. Joy Well" is a road to astounding joy. Created by Dr...2021-03-0452 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily207. I Burn For You - Finding and Expanding Your Intimacy TankIf you've been on the planet for more than 60 seconds and watched Netflix at some point, you have probably heard the hot-blooded phrase "I burn for you". Are we right? Intimacy... defined as "A close familiarity or friendship; closeness." In this episode of Challenge Yo Self , Joy and Ashley discuss the meaning of intimacy and distance that is created when relationships lack it. In all fairness, many of us were not shown true intimacy nor have we truly experienced it. We may have seen long lasting relationships but never true passion...2021-03-0459 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily206. Everyday I'm Hustling, Hustling, Hustling - But am I going anywhere?Quote: "I guess I don't feel as though I'm allowed to take a break." We fight hard to become adult so that we can do what we want, only to realize that we are simply following the herd and doing what we DON'T want. Hustle culture is totally American. Hashtags such as #teamnosleep and phrases such as "I will sleep when i'm dead" paint a surface-level of a deeper issue. Even some of the top motivational speakers in the world present the picture that if you want to succeed you must sacrifice comfort and needs...2021-02-251h 04

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily201. The Intro - It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right.Welcome to Season 2 of Challenge Yo Self podcast. We are all about INTENTION this season. We know you love our new Podcast Cover... and we KNOW you are vibing with the intro beat - created, engineered and produced by Joy. Speaking of this season, there are two ways to join our community, gain knowledge, and chat about our podcast - website - anchor.fm/boldstandards and beyond: 1. Follow us on Instagram/Facebook: @challenge.courage 2. Text WINNING to grab a chair in our text community! Find out the number...2021-02-0638 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily100. The Last First 10s: Top Ten Ways to Stay Woke - Season FinaleEpisode 100 - Congratulations to the Challenge Yo Self podcast for an unbelievably marvelous journey to 100 episodes. Thanks so much to our listening community for listening, sharing, adding us as friends on social media and interacting daily with us. We look forward to getting to know our global community so much more in Season 2 and on our website and social media pages. Ashley and Joy send you MUCH LOVE. We challenge you to stay woke in the following 10 ways: 10. Wash Yo Face and Stop Apologizing (Rachel Hollis) 9. Stay up on...2020-08-1741 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily98. Make the Choice. Don’t Let the Choice Make YouEpisode 98 - Imagine you’re in a room with multiple doors, infinite outcomes. You’re the room and you’re standing there staring at the doors, anxious and unwilling to move. This is what indecisiveness looks like. This your stuck place and you don’t have to stay there. Ashley and Joy discuss the power of the choice and how it impacts you now and later. You may want to listen to this podcast twice. There is no right or wrong. There is only the motion of thinking and moving. Or even deciding to stay in the place where you are. We...2020-08-1542 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily96. Adventures with Ashley: From the Sandhills to the CornfieldsEpisode 96 - It’s storytime on the Challenge Yo Self podcast. Though she didn’t meet her husband yet, Ashley shares her two-day adventure from the East coast of America to America’s heartland state of Iowa. She drove through NC, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and made it to great state of Iowa. Hear stories about her dramatic drive and interesting arrival into Iowa. We did bring up the Karens and yes I did bring up the black and brown people. You’ll laugh. You’ll wonder what happened. You’ll feel empowered. You’ll start planning your trip cross cou...2020-08-131h 00

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily95. The First 10s: Top Ten Reasons for Heading Back to School (especially Grad School)Episode 95 - Why obtain higher learning? Why invest in graduate school? Is it worth it? Ashley and Joy take you on a journey through the top ten reasons for going to school and specifically share the reasons for obtaining a graduate degree. Many have expressed sentiments that higher education no longer matters. We disagree. It’s more important than ever in the current economic climate we have experienced in 2020. You’ll hear us discuss open doors, finding your niche, overcoming imposter syndrome, meeting other students from across the globe. Tune in and decide whether grad school is for you. Tune in a...2020-08-1031 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily94. Brain and Body Weekly: Clear Skin and VulnerabilityEpisode 94 - Perhaps there’s a connection between clearer skin and being more vulnerable? Maybe. Gain highly researched tips on the best remedies to increase skin health. Let’s remember that the skin is a organ too! Also we share tonight that vulnerability is not a choice, but a part of life. If you want greater relationships and authenticity consider your level of vulnerability. Read on below for the articles discussed in the cast. Ready to hear sound research and strong discussion? Join us weekly for updates from mental and public health. But FYI this the final brain and body upda...2020-08-0450 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily92. Our Five-Star Foodie ExcursionEpisode 92 - What to eat when you’re out and sexy for the first time in a while? Ashley and Joy take a foodie leap of faith to go out in NC’s Capital city one evening after work. Hear real unedited conversation at a five-star dining experience from two girls who desired a world outside of fast food, DoorDash, and cooking. Feeling somewhat normal for a moment was heaven. See the food pics from the experience on our podcast Instagram page @challenge.courage. Cheers to Oro restaurant. And no we do not own the rights to any of the song...2020-08-0125 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily91. What would you do for an engagement ring?Episode 91 - Let’s be honest. Many singles have probably put our engagement hopes on the shelf since the pandemic. Bills are due. And, suddenly the cutesy meal ordering people were doing slowed down as we tried to make sense of the state of the nation and world. So, as Ashley and Joy reminisced one night about interesting happenings from back in the day... Joy was reminded of the 300 sandwiches fiasco/wonderment/inspiration, a blog created by Stephanie Smith about 8 years ago. Ashley and Joy started googling to find articles about the 300 sandwiches couple. Yes do you remember them pe...2020-07-3044 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily90. ManFast: Lessons LearnedEpisode 90 - How did Ashley and Joy do on the ManFast? Remember in early July they began a Man Fast, on purpose. Basically, no dating, no mating, no flirting, no engaging with the opposite sex. The dating game had gotten stale like some old popcorn, and Ashley and Joy decided to look inward. Wanna hear lessons learned from the fast? Tune in and see if the fast was successful or a waste of time. Website: thatwednesdaylife.com Email: challengeyoself@gmail.com Instagram and Facebook: @challenge.courage 2020-07-2937 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily89. The First 10s: The Top Ten Effective Ways to Get Hired Now!Episode 89 - Are you ready to secure the bag? It is once again time for Challenge Yo Self Weekly Top Tens. We are counting down the top ten ways to get hired. Ashley opens the top ten list with 5 ways to get the job in the meantime or the job of your dreams. Beginning with the essentials, Ashley talks about dressing for the interview and double checking your interview time and date. While these things may seem simple, it is the small details that could make or break your interview. Next, Ashley delves into the importance of understanding your own...2020-07-2740 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily88. All of Me OR NONE of me - “Airbrushed girl is not reality!”Episode 88 - This conversation has been so refreshing. As we conclude “All of Me or None of Me”, we hit up some tough points of self sabotage, boundaries, and connections. And Ashley and Joy fall into hysterical laughter. Listen - AIRBRUSHING IS NOT REALITY. Some people desire an airbrushed, surface relationship. That’s not a relationship that truly works. The difference between love, lust, infatuation and fantasies is discussed. If you marry an infatuation, you just might be disappointed. Some people think “all of me or none of me” is simply an ultimatum of control. No. Actually it is a declaratio...2020-07-2630 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily87. All of Me OR NONE of me - “I have standards. I don’t need a doggie bag!”Episode 87 - Welcome to Part two of our conversation on All of me or none of Me. And yes you will hear Joy use the word “punk”. In this episode Ashley and Joy explain the buffet mentality versus the five star mentality of dating and relationships. Part of the buffet is “I can do whatever I want” and “there will always be another person I can fall back on”. But when you step up to the five star, you recognize you have to up your game. Some people think “all of me or none of me” is simply an ultimatum of control. No...2020-07-2526 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily86. All of Me OR NONE of Me - “Do you want a tumbleweave relationship?”Episode 86 - Some people think “all of me or none of me” is simply an ultimatum of control. No. Actually it is a declaration of knowing your worth and being serious about it. The fact is: some people are only committed to themselves, and they even have trouble there. Some people are simply afraid of commitment and want to make sure others don’t get close to them - ever. They live their lives on their own terms and expect others to follow their rules. That’s how these next three episodes were born. Ashley and Joy decided to set the reco...2020-07-2436 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily85. Brain and Body Weekly: From Breakups to BeingEpisode 85 - How do you heal from a broken heart? Gain twelve highly researched tips on healing from a broken heart, from acknowledging your emotions and recognizing grief versus depression. And, are you doing so much you’ve lost your peace? Learn the difference in doing versus being and how we can embrace mindfulness and present states of being. Ready to hear sound sound research and strong discussion? Join us weekly for updates from mental and public health. Challenge Yo Self podcast hosts, Ashley and Joy, unveil Brain and Body Weekly EVERY TUESDAY and challenge you to stop by anchor.fm...2020-07-2141 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily84. The First 10s: Ten Things Mama Taught UsEpisode 84 - Welcome to the famed Top Ten Things Mama (Grandma, Auntie, Psudo Auntie) Taught Us. This is Monday’s BIG episode, every Monday. On Mondays we debut a Top Ten list on every topic under the sun called “The First 10s”. This week is entitled “The Top Ten Things Mama Taught Us". Many children today experience high levels of stress and the pressure to preform or be the best at many things all at the same time. We are in a time where social anxiety is high and parents have high expectations for their children from a y...2020-07-2043 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily83. How to Lose A Guy in One Day - GuaranteedEpisode 83 - How do you lose a guy in one day? Tired of blaming yourself? Sick of overanalyzing the ghosting? Fed up with feeling unwanted and not desired? Great! This is the episode for you. Ashley and Joy set you up for success in dating whether you’re single and looking for the one or covertly self-sabotaging. We let it all hang out and tell you the honest truth right now. Here are some highlights: IF you want to keep a guy interested THEN have ZERO boundaries, talk about sex, have a dire need to be rescued from yourself an...2020-07-1851 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily82. Megan, Social Anxiety and the Strange Things We DoEpisode 82 - Apparently we weren't done with our tea and we had to bring up the notorious Megan Thee Stallion - rapper, youngin, and trying to handle fame (incorrectly). Megan, Challenge Yo Self just wants the best for you and we hope you leave some of the crew behind that simply can not fly with you. In this episode, Ashley and Joy discuss the social anxiety plaguing the teens and 20-somethings currently. It's thick. The podcast can't motivate anyone to leave a voicemail. We are secretly rolling our eyes. But, the pinnacle of...2020-07-1735 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily81. Thursday Tea TimeEpisode 81 - It’s an EPIC UNDERTAKING. Ashley and Joy’s first time simply spilling the tea on Challenge Yo Self podcast. From entanglements to bitcoin hacking, to Verzus battles to Goya beans, and of course, Dr. Fauci, in this episode of the Challenge Yo Self podcast... yes we are challenging ourselves to find some people far and wide to be saved. We are throwing out lifelines to those in need. We are sending submarines, the Marines, the Coast Guard, BIG sanitized Cruise ships, pool noodles and life jackets with the hope of providing safety and saving reputations and heal...2020-07-1634 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women DailyBONUS: A Morning Walk With Joy + Moving Self-Imposed ObstaclesGreetings everyone! This is Joy. Every day I go on a morning walk and today I decided to take the Challenge Yo Self community with me. You’ll hear birds and nature, but also you’ll hear me discuss self-sabotage, my dog and how we also sabotage our lives. We have a book club and our read is “The Mountain is You” by Brianna Wiest. It’s all about overcoming self-sabotage. I don’t know about you but I can always use a dose of that juice. 1. Grab the book digitally or paperback. 2. Join us over on thatwednesdaylife.com to sign up for...2020-07-1411 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily80. The First 10s: What you NEED in Your Bedroom (hehe)Episode 80 - But first a 1-minute lightning round of what you don't need in your bedroom. Let the fun begin. This is Monday’s BIG episode, every Monday. On Mondays we debut a Top Ten list on every topic under the sun called “The First 10s”. This week is entitled “What you Need In Your Bedroom”. This is extra fun and also a way to help set and manage your home environment. Our bedrooms are sacred spaces. We dream. We sleep. We rest. We are most vulnerable in our bedrooms. So, make your bedro...2020-07-1331 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily79. Challenge Yo Self LIVE - "Start and Finish"Episode 79 - Time to finish the Challenge Yo Self Live broadcast with both practical and purposeful thought tools and strategies for excellence in a healing process. Ashley shares her journey from coming home after college, to finding her faith/healing and moving forward to a program in Public Health and epidemiology. Listen to our first-ever live podcast event as Ashley describes life after college, the embarrassment of coming home and redemption, and in her story we find hidden nuggets of purpose. As she prepares to leave for Iowa in a month, Ashley is more nostalgic than...2020-07-1337 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily78. Challenge Yo Self LIVE - "I don't care what it takes."Episode 78 - What does healing look like? Where does it start? Ashley shares her journey from entering college at NC State University to study biology, coming down with an illness and recovering from a broken, busted relationship. Listen to our first-ever live event as Ashley describes her college life and we find hidden nuggets of purpose. As she prepares to leave for Iowa in a month, Ashley is more nostalgic than ever about what life was like for her then and how her life prepared her for her life now. Ashley and Joy also banter...2020-07-1121 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily77. Challenge Yo Self LIVE - "I was inward, not introverted"Episode 77 - From high-stepping bands, to fashion, to medical shows and a crowded house, Ashley was quite the youngster. Listen to our first-ever live event as Ashley describes her young Ashley life and we find hidden nuggets of purpose. As she prepares to leave for Iowa in a month Ashley is more nostalgic than ever about what life was like for her then and how her life prepared her for her life now. Ashley and Joy also banter over various fun topics along the way. For example, Ashley says she was "inward, not introverted" necessarily...2020-07-1039 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily75. The Road to Purpose - Ashley’s StoryIT’S FITTING THAT OUR FIRST LIVE PODCAST SHOULD FOLLOW THIS POWERFUL STORY FROM ASHLEY. Yes she’s a #millennial Yes she’s a #sciencemind Yes she’s a #daughteroftheking Yes she’s a #colgatecommercial Hear her story and be inspired today. Looking forward to our LIVE podcast series with Ashley Marcel for “My Journey of Purpose” as we talk about her story from being a first-generation college student to WORKING HARD for entrance to one of the best #epidemiology programs in the country. She’s also one-half of the famed Challenge Yo Self #podcast mastermind, a podcast founded at the beginning of...2020-07-0842 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily74. Brain and Body Weekly: Relationships, Connection, Racism and HealthEpisode 74 - Welcome to our weekly public and mental health update - Brain and Body Weekly in which Challenge Yo Self podcast covers news and research articles relating to Mental and Public Health. Ashley and Joy begin the episode with a Mental Health update presented by Joy. Covering an article “Should You Reach Out To An Old Friend Right Now?” published in the New York Times by Anna Goldfarb, Joy addresses the topic of connections during the pandemic. Many people are missing the art of connection during social distancing, which may lead people to think deeply about their old connections. Joy...2020-07-0744 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily73. The First 10s: Top Ten Effective Ways to Say Yes!Episode 73 - How do you say YES? This is Monday’s BIG episode, every Monday. On Mondays we debut a Top Ten list on every topic under the sun called “The First 10s”. This week is entitled “Top Ten Effective Ways to Say Yes”. This is extra fun and also a way to help set and manage your boundaries, at home and work. First, we take a detour to discuss why people are in a funk these days. Maybe we all need another stimulus shot. We don’t have all the answers... and we don’t try. Ashley and Joy unveil their to...2020-07-0641 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily72. Raising Your Standards - The CleanUpEpisode 72 - How many of us are uncomfy in brokenness? Do you understand the redemptive power of love? Where does noncommittal behavior come from? Ashley and Joy spend the CLEAN UP talking about making space to conquer the hurts and confront the pain of tough relationships and hurtful endings. They discuss abuse versus difficult, fragmented communication. Some people don’t have a model of strong relationships and that can create a deficit that can be overcome if you work at it. We laugh. We lament. We speak truth. And it begins with a quick discussion of 50 Shades of Grey. Have yo...2020-07-0526 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily71. Raising Your Standards - The BreakUpEpisode 71 - What’s your favorite kind of bread? How many breadcrumbs of your favorite bread would you be willing to eat and over how many months? Ashley and Joy discuss why breadcrumbers need the ministry of BREAKUP. They breakdown the science of the tactic of breadcrumbing and how people are led on for years without a commitment. Ashley and Joy share stories of their breadcrumbing fails and ways to overcome those hurts. The idea of the brokenness of American relationships is also introduced and explained. We laugh. We lament. We speak truth. And somewhere in here 50 Shades of Grey is...2020-07-0421 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily70. Raising Your Standards - The ComeUpEpisode 70 - Big News and Breadcrumbs. We are discussing the COME UP in our 70th episode of the podcast. Ashley shares some big news about her upcoming plans for world domination. They both celebrate the 70th episode and share their thoughts on the great state of Iowa. Yes we did say Iowa (that’s a clue). Welcome to the three-part conversation on Raising Your Standards, an ode to going after your dreams and killing self sabotaging behaviors like attaching to breadcrumbs. Ashley and Joy begin the long journey of explaining breadcrumbing behavior by discussing the story of Hansel and Gretel an...2020-07-0421 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily69. The First 10s: Top Ten Effective Ways to Say NoEpisode 69 - This is Monday’s BIG episode, every Monday. On Monday we debut a Top Ten list on every topic under the sun called “The First 10s”. This week is entitled “Top Ten Effective Ways to Say No”. This is extra fun and also a way to help set and manage your boundaries. First, we take a detour to discuss why suggestive photos are a NO and the genius of the virtual BET awards. Ashley and Joy unveil their top ten and challenge you to stop by anchor.fm/boldstandards to share your effective ways to say no. Join us every Mo...2020-06-3027 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily68. The Evolution of Success - Part Three (Finale)Episode 68 - Find out how success evolved on the Challenge Yo Self podcast. Finally, Joy and Ashley have made it to the present focus of their success journey, at least for now. From Childhood ideas to college/young adult ideas, Ashley and Joy enter true this pinnacle of their lives. In this episode of the Challenge Yo Self Podcast the Ashley and Joy move to the next level of success — mature success, confident success. Ashley continues the conversation on her desire to help others live better lives. Living a life that is purposeful and a life that is not full of...2020-06-2825 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily67. The Evolution of Success - Part TwoEpisode 67 - What did success look like to you post-21? In Part Two, of the Evolution of Success, Joy kicks off by talking about life after college as an undergraduate. Moving across state lines and entering into a new career in a big city; Joy discusses her hunger to become fully independent, showing up and doing well on the job. The art of the deal is the highlight of this episode as Joy also covers how important connections and building relationships were in her pursuit of success. This is the season where she gave herself “permission” to shine. Along the same...2020-06-2726 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily66. The Evolution of Success - Part OneEpisode 66 - Welcome to the “The Evolution of Success” series. This time Challenge Yo Self walks through the various stages of our perceived successes. Starting with childhood, Ashley and Joy talk about their idea of success and what it looked like from a young age. They share thoughts from their view of a successful life through the lens of a child... Ashley talks about the nuances of her childhood, her desire to be a respected Medical Doctor and live a life of less struggle. She also shares her struggle with Body image, the desire to look like the pop stars and...2020-06-2638 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily65. The Random Convo We Almost DeletedEpisode 65 - How many random conversations do you have each week? Ashley and Joy journey from directional to directionless in this episode of the Challenge Yo Self podcast that almost didn’t make it to publishing. The episode includes random conversation on game shows, good friendship, home improvement, Bundt cakes, reality shows, sex, chocolate, old school playas, man fasting and Joy’s upcoming birthday. Movies such as My Girl and My Big Fat Greek Wedding appear in the convo. New Edition, TLC and Beyoncé make appearances. Joy’s dog, Maggie May, makes a cameo and random singing can be heard through...2020-06-2532 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily64. Dating Break? Yes Please.Episode 64 - Summer tends to be a time of beach going, cook outs and hangouts (of many kinds). BUT what if you decided to take a break... from dating, hangouts, the constant texting and endless dating app scrolling and swiping? Everyone has relationship goals but what if those goals have become an idol or a crutch? This episode, Ashley and Joy discuss the effect fatigue and soul unrest can have on your relational life. They discuss texting versus talking and the impact that talking to various people may have on us. It can be draining. It may be time to...2020-06-2437 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily63. Brain and Body Weekly: Your Total Health MattersEpisode 63 – Going to the doctor for an annual check-up is probably not something you look forward to. However, understanding your body (the good, the bad and the wonderful), is essential to living your best life. This week for your public health update, Ashley will discuss the healthy body basics you didn’t think you needed to hear. From the mental health perspective, Joy tackles the phenomenon of narcissism, a popular term these days, and similar behaviors. This week, Joy discusses an enlightening article in Psychology Today called “Narcissists, Controllers and the Art of Blame Shifting”. You may be aware of narcissi...2020-06-2328 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily62. The First 10s: Curing Our Wanderlust - The Travel EditionEpisode 62 - Is it just us or did COVID bring out some serious wanderlust? Does anyone else keep a packed bag, passport, and plane-ready gear in their closet? Yeah we don’t either. But Ashley and Joy are on a mission to begin traveling to their most favorite places on earth. This week’s TOP ten list is all about travel, domestically and abroad. From American Samoa to the Maldives to Ireland and Iceland, Ashley and Joy share the Top Ten places they plan to visit and why. What’s on your top ten? At the end, check out some cool t...2020-06-2223 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily61. The Juneteenth Lunchtime Poddy - A 60-minute chat on random important particularsEpisode 61 - Ashley and Joy has a lot to discuss during their lunch break. IT’S JUNETEENTH!!! This is the date 155 years ago that the enslaved population of Texas learned they were free. This was two years following the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Lincoln which formally freed all of the enslaved population of the US. Apparently Texas didn’t get the memo until later. And today as we celebrate emancipation for all, there is realization that there is still a lot of work to do in our country. We are all part of the solution and that’s why we grabbe...2020-06-1959 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily60. Date Me Later - Part TwoEpisode 60 - It’s SOLUTION TIME. Tune in to part two of “Date Me Later”. Unattached, detached, emotionally unavailable behavior needs solutions and behavioral change. Ask yourself the hard questions. Seek mental health resources. Shift your circle. Today Ashley and Joy tackle the all too familiar dating theme that is plaguing society and the trauma behind it. Dating can be painful at times. The hot one day, cold the next attitude. The defensive behavior over nothing scene and let us not forget the classic disappearing acts. Whether this is you or this has happened to you, join us as we discus...2020-06-1822 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily59. Date Me Later - Part OneEpisode 59 - Unattached, detached, emotionally unavailable behavior. Today Ashley & Joy tackle the all too familiar dating theme that is plaguing society. You know it! The hot one day, cold the next attitude. The defensive behavior over nothing scene, and let us not forget the classic disappearing acts or ghosting we discovered when they dont text back. Whether this is you or this has happened to you, join us as we discuss these harmful relationship trends and why we need to focus on our personal mental health and take a dating break and detox. Follow our antics daily and join our...2020-06-1728 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily58. Brain and Body Weekly: Simplify Your LifeEpisode 58 - From Digital Minimalism to Vitamin supplements... Challenge Yo Self talks creating an atmosphere of wellness for yourself. Our lives are overcomplicated already. Let’s simplify!!Ashley and Joy are in Public and Mental Health respectively. They put away their case of the random sillies to give you research and information that you’ll find pertinent to your world. It's simply Challenge Yo Self's version of the news that matters. In this episode, Joy introduces the idea of digital minimalism. Ashley tackles the world of the overload of vitamins and the need for “health insurance”, but not in the way you thi...2020-06-1642 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily57. The First 10s: Clapbacks, Comebacks, and Salty SnacksEpisode 57. Laughter is medicine so they say. Every Monday we debut a Top Ten list on every topic under the sun called “The First 10s”. This week is entitled “Clapbacks, Comebacks, and Salty Snacks”. We even brought Jesus back and Tom from MySpace for comedic relief. Whether you’re working or schooling or just bored tune in for the Clapback episode. Sometimes a meme just won’t do. Ashley and Joy unveil their top ten and challenge you to stop by anchor.fm/boldstandards to share your favorite Clapbacks. Join us Mondays for this legendary list. Follow our antics daily and join our...2020-06-1529 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily56. The Advice You Never Asked For - Part 3Episode 56 - IT’S THE FINALE!!!! And what finale would be complete without a wedding. Ashley and Joy try their hands at advice columns. They aren’t advice columnists, but they love giving advice. Find out what happens when they dip their noses and opinions in some widespread advice columns such as Dear Abby and Dear Prudie from everything to sorry boyfriends, confederate scholarships, hyper anxious maids of honor, and not so top chefs... it’s part THREE of advice columns done our way. Enjoy the ride. Follow our antics daily and join our That Wednesday Life community by: 1. Following us @cha...2020-06-1323 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily55. The Advice You Never Asked For - Part 2Episode 55 - IT’S PART TWO!!!! Ashley and Joy try their hands at advice columns. They aren’t advice columnists, but they love giving advice. Find out what happens when they dip their noses and opinions in some widespread advice columns such as Dear Abby and Dear Prudie from everything to sorry boyfriends, confederate scholarships, hyper anxious maids of honor, and not so top chefs... it’s part two of three of advice columns done our way. Enjoy the ride. Follow our antics daily and join our That Wednesday Life community by: 1. Following us @challenge.courage on Facebook and Instagram; 2. Joining...2020-06-1222 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily54. The Advice You Never Asked For - Part 1Episode 54 - Ashley and Joy try their hands at advice columns. Find out what happens when they dip their noses and opinions in some widespread advice columns such as Dear Abby and Dear Prudie from everything to sorry boyfriends, confederate scholarships, hyper anxious maids of honor, and not so top chefs... it’s part one of three of advice columns done our way. Enjoy the ride. Follow our antics daily and join our That Wednesday Life community by: 1. Following us @challenge.courage on Facebook and Instagram; 2. Joining our 24/7 blog and connections community - https://thatwednesdaylife.com. 3. Got questions or comments? Email...2020-06-1124 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily53. Brain and Body Weekly: Health Disparities and ResilienceEpisode 53: Ashley and Joy are in Public and Mental Health respectively. They put away their case of the random sillies for a moment to give you information that you might find pertinent to your world. It's simply Challenge Yo Self's version of the news that matters. In this episode Ashley tackles an article that discusses research on Coronavirus, maternal disparities and more. They discuss the reaction of medical professionals to people of color, and the importance of reporting misconduct. And, Joy tackles the "3 Things Most Resilient People Do Daily" by Eric Barker. Not...2020-06-1038 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily52. The First 10s: Your Weekly Starter PackEpisode 52. This is Monday’s Bonus episode. We have a big, bodacious bonus to share with you. Every Monday we are debuting a Top Ten list on every topic under the sun called “The First 10s”. This week is entitled “10 Things 2020 Has Taught Me So Far”. This is extra fun and deep too. Ashley and Joy unveil their top ten and challenge you to stop by anchor.fm/boldstandards to share your 2020 lessons so far. Join us Mondays for the list. Follow our antics daily and join our That Wednesday Life community by following...2020-06-0928 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily51. Bet on Yourself Now - Challenge Yo Self PodcastEpisode 51 - Wow! Ashley and Joy had an opportunity to listen to the incredible, empowering commencement message that Beyoncé gave to the Class of 2020. They were inspired to create a podcast episode based on three words: Bet on Yourself. How are you successfully betting on yourself? It’s time to challenge your mindset, fears, flaws and failures and reach for success. Joy called 2020 the Diamond year and season because of the way that diamonds are formed. It’s time to focus on success and the road to personal and professional significance and that means...2020-06-0837 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily50. Reclaim My Summer - Challenge Yo Self podcastEpisode 50 - Congrats to Ashley and Joy for making it to 50 episodes of the Challenge Yo Self podcast! And this one is hot: Reclaim My Summer. Many of your plans have changed. Many trips were canceled, but Ashley and Joy are going to give you some practical and creative tips to make your summer hot and fun. Turning up is still an option. You ready? Let’s reclaim our summer together. Follow our antics daily and join our That Wednesday Life community by following us @challenge.courage on Facebook and Instagram and hopping ov...2020-06-0625 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily49. How High is Your Hygiene - Challenge Yo SelfEpisode 49 - Ok let’s all admit that grooming and personal hygiene may have taken a nose dive over the past few months. That coupled with protests and emotional fatigue, we all might have slipped in the self-care department, even while profusely washing our hands and social distancing - hopefully. Ashley and Joy talk grooming standards for summer in the middle of a pandemic. Frankly, the old habits just won’t cut it in a new era or will they? Tune in and challenge yo self to determine if you will raise or lower your grooming stan...2020-06-0526 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily48. What Are You Feeding Yourself? - Challenge Yo Self podcastEpisode 48. Ashley & Joy went beyond the burger and fries culture to discuss how the 24-hour news cycle, social media scrolls, and endless video clips may be creating painful triggers. Therefore, ask yourself how you can structure your day well to consume information that will improve your quality of life and educate you on what you can do to move forward. The impact of a social media diet is discussed along with chilling out from feeling forced to speak. Speak when you have something to say. What you feed yourself grows. Let that sink in and...2020-06-0450 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily47. Boulders on my Shoulders - A Somewhat Encouraging PodcastEpisode 47 - Ashley and Joy thought about skipping another day of podcast making. Then they realized they needed the encouragement too. As Ashley figures out what to say, Joy comes up with a rhyme straight out of the Wizard of Oz playbook. Honestly, we didn’t want to leave our beloved podcast community hanging during this chaotic, challenging time. We talk self care, protests, DJ Dnice, work climate, and being patient with yourself. In the midst of it all, we found a way to laugh. So tune in, invite friends and remember that it’s totally ok to feel what...2020-06-0225 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily46. We The Community: A Conversation with YvonneChallenge Yo Self podcast presents We The Community: A Conversation with Yvonne for the finale of our Winning Women: Living Life on Purpose series. Yvonne Kinston (@natural2theroots on Instagram), a local government official, was elected to her first term of City Council for District 9 in the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, which is adjacent to one of the largest military posts in the country, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, home of the 82nd Airborne. Ashley and Joy were honored to sit down and converse with her. She’s been recognized for her ac...2020-05-301h 01

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily45. A Life Class on Course Correction with Koula - Step ThreeEpisode 45 - As our groundbreaking course correction conversation with Koula completes, Ashley and Joy receive a lesson in true motivation (and how it pairs well with confidence) and a visual of "overflow" they will never forget. A Winning Woman from Australia, Koula is an emerging leader who has immersed herself into the field of coaching... following in the footsteps of her mentor, world-class coach, author, speaker Brendon Burchard. A Confident and Motivation Coach who made some groundbreaking course corrections from the field of biomedical science into her genius zone as a coach, Koula sits down for...2020-05-2927 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily44. A Life Class on Course Correction with Koula - Step TwoEpisode 44 - On Step Two of the conversation, Joy's big idea turns into huge dividends as Koula provides an on-the-spot confidence and motivation coaching session with Ashley. Listen in as Ashley finds her lightbulb moment. Meet Koula. Some words to describe her: Old Soul. Adventurous. Concise. Millennial. A Subtle Force. Enlightening. Inviting. A Winning Woman from Australia, Koula is an emerging leader who has immersed herself into the field of coaching... following in the footsteps of her mentor, world-class coach, author, speaker Brendon Burchard. A Confident and Motivation Coach who made some groundbreaking course corrections from...2020-05-2822 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily43. We Can’t Breathe: Lamentations on Change - Challenge Yo Self“It’s sad that we live in a time that if I didn’t take a video, it didn’t happen.” It is time to do something. Right now, right here in the states, we have an epidemic of hate, violence, silence and racism that is widespread. What will you do? Tonight Joy & Ashley can’t breathe and we talk candidly on Challenge Yo Self podcast about the blistered soul of America. We would be remiss to go one more day without addressing the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, AND MORE. We...2020-05-2847 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily42. A Life Class on Course Correction with Koula - Step OneEpisode 42 - Meet Koula. Some words to describe her: Old Soul. Adventurous. Concise. Millennial. A Subtle Force. Enlightening. Inviting. A Winning Woman from Australia, Koula is an emerging leader who has immersed herself into the field of coaching... following in the footsteps of her mentor, world-class coach, author, speaker Brendon Burchard. A Confident and Motivation Coach who made some groundbreaking course corrections from the field of biomedical science into her genius zone as a coach, Koula sits down for a conversation with Ashley and Joy about her life growing up in a...2020-05-2739 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily41. Healing Invisible Wounds - Going Deep with Tammi (The Finale)Episode 41 - Ashley and Joy realize that they had an deep, epic conversation with Tammi King, Psychotherapist and Trauma expert. At the end of the last episode, Joy asked for some tips to cope with stress. Find out how Tammi answers on the show today. Plus, Tammi discusses posttraumatic recovery and her vision of Winning Women. What a winning conversation! Introducing Tammi King, Psychotherapist, Strategist, Survivor, and Resilience Trainer. She is the Challenge Yo Self podcast invited expert on topics related to women and mental health. For the month of May 2020, Challenge Yo Self is tackling...2020-05-2525 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily39. Healing Invisible Wounds - Going Deep with Tammi (Part I)Episode 39 - Not all wounds are visible. Introducing Tammi King, Psychotherapist, Strategist, Survivor, and Resilience Trainer. She is the Challenge Yo Self podcast invited expert on topics related to women and mental health. She’s dropping knowledge and expertise on trauma, relationships, faith, and healing invisible wounds. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia-metro area. No matter your faith, you can glean from Tammi's expertise and clarity in mental health and wellness. Ashley and Joy continue the Winning Women: Living Life on Purpose series with Episode 39, the first of three ep...2020-05-2337 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily38. To Self-Promote or Not? We have Answers TodayEpisode 38 - There is nothing wrong with self-promotion and we are going to tell you why today on the Challenge Yo Self podcast. There is something right with sharing your gifts and strengths with the world. Your fear and false humility is stifling your potential and purpose. To win, you must be willing to self-promote. No one can read your mind. We are going to clearly give you some encouragement to self-promote and to do it without guilt or regret. Become more aware. Practice. Ask. Demonstrate. Celebrate yourself. Ashley and Joy challenge women to get out of the corner...2020-05-2213 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily37. How can I Upgrade my Conversation?Episode 37 - After a long day of work on a stormy evening, Ashley and Joy discuss the art of conversation and the prospect of upgrading conversation. Knowing that our NETWORK has an impact on our NET WORTH, we must take time to ask ourselves how effective our circle is and how effective we are inside our social and professional circles. Shutting down isn’t effective or healthy. Gossiping doesn’t help us grow. It’s time to have an informed and engaging conversation personally and professionally, and within the Challenge Yo Self podcast we share some tips for successful conver...2020-05-2223 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily35. All Up In The Bizness with Positive Soul - First HalfEpisode 35 - When you think of Positive Soul what comes to mind? It's not the thousands of followers, the programs or the books; it's her heart to help women entrepreneurs succeed and she does just that. She is a change agent, a visionary, a consistent, dilligent business woman, and winning woman sharing her tools for success to thousands daily. Introducing Jacqueline Kademian. She says "Find Your Tribe. They are more important than your follower account." For the continuation of our May Winning women Series, Challenge Yo Self podcast is thrilled to have an all up in...2020-05-1950 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily33. Faith Chats with Anna - Part TwoEpisode 33 - "There was a point where God became my God; my faith became my own." - Anna Wiggins. In Part Two, Anna discusses moving into a highly male-populated realm of preaching the gospel and how it has impacted her and others around her. She discussed the importance of great support and mentorship. She discusses answering the call and the importance of waiting for opportunities vs. demanding opportunities. Challenge Yo Self podcast is thrilled to introduce our podcast community to Anna. Ashley and Joy continue the Winning Women: Living Life...2020-05-1627 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily32. Faith Chats with Anna - Part OneEpisode 32 - "There was a point where God became my God; my faith became my own." - Anna Wiggins. What is faith? What happens when our plans are interrupted? What do we do when we are angry with God? How do we reach those who are hopeless and doubtful? What's it like traveling around the world in ministry? From Romania, to Jamaica, to Costa Rica, to Sri Lanka, to China, Anna has been on the front lines in faith to share her faith around the world and now within...2020-05-1631 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily31. One Rotten Apple Will Spoil the BunchEpisode 31 - Have you ever heard the phrase “one rotten apple will spoil the bunch”? Ashley and Joy discuss the unhealthy relationships among women, along with a whole lot of laughter, a whole lot of singing, a “The Devil Wears Prada” movie reference, and more. The purpose of this winning women podcast episode was to address the competition and comparison elephant in the room that is prevalent among women. Perhaps you’ve been on the receiving end of unfair and harsh treatment, bullying or clique-ish mean girl tactics? Or maybe you’ve been the mean girl? This episode is for you....2020-05-1425 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily27. Winning Women: Living Life on Purpose (Part 5)Episode 27 - It’s official! Women are incredible. Dare to step forward and take the risk. Ashley and Joy’s conversation continues as they look forward to a month and summer of growth mindset. They discuss where they were a decade ago and how they grew. Joy bought a home as an unmarried young woman. Ashley was preparing to graduate from college and experienced a relationship that did not move forward. Now, they look forward to the road ahead. Follow our antics daily and join our That Wednesday Life community by following us @challenge.cour...2020-05-0818 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily25. Winning Women: Living Life on Purpose (Part 3) - The Challenge Yo Self PodcastEpisode 25 - How can you find contentment where you are on the way to where you’re headed? Joy talks about her experience working as an administrative assistant and the skills she gained that helped her grow professionally and personally. Ashley and Joy discuss the illusion of comparison and Ashley discusses how she has grown in public health due to her professional experience administratively. What happens when you have to figure it out? What happens when you have to produce without a blueprint? This is the importance of a collaborative. Listen in. Follow our antics daily and jo...2020-05-0613 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily23. Winning Women: Living Life on Purpose (The Intro)Episode 23 – Let’s look at leadership multidimensionally. For the month of May 2020, Challenge Yo Self is excited to tackle Women in Leadership with a series entitled “Winning Women: Living Life on Purpose”. Ashley and Joy begin the series discussing the significance of the month of May from Mental Health Awareness Month to National Military Appreciation Month and beyond… and they make the decision to add women in leadership to spearhead the discussion of the month. They shift the discussion from the portrayal of the elite few in leadership to the idea that every woman is a leader. &n...2020-05-0424 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily22. How often do Men Say I Am Sorry? - The Challenge Yo Self PodcastEpisode 22 - Ashley and Joy comment on the misguided art of apologizing for everything. Women are amazing creatures and yet women find ways to apologize for breathing. Through laughter, stories, a loud Kanye shrug, and MORE, Ashley and Joy challenge women to find ways to stop apologizing. Men don’t. And by the way, men should apologize more. It’s a matter of increasing and creating better communication and relationships. Rachel Hollis’s two books “Girl, Stop Apologizing” and “Girl, Wash Your Face” are mentioned in this episode. Follow our antics daily and join our That Wednesday Life...2020-05-0317 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily19. What Country Are You From?Episode 19 - Ashley and Joy explore the various countries and cultures within the US. Yes, we said countries. You don’t have to travel internationally to have a different distinct experience. Is it soda or pop? Is it buggy or shopping cart? Is it bbq or bbq chicken? Is it cookout or bbq? Ashley and Joy face the dilemma that the south is changing drastically with its new food chains, lack of correctly made sweet tea and grits disrespect. They explore the food, language, music and stories that shape the country today. Listen in to discussion on dirty south mu...2020-04-3026 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily18. Sis, You OK? Part Four - A 4-part Series on the Art of Communication - The Challenge Yo Self PodcastEpisode 18 - Welcome to Part Four of “Sis, You OK?” Ashley and Joy ponder the validity of the hustle and grind and how that has impacted our communication and connection. Joy argues for a restructure of the work week and lunch hour. And, the two agree that communication changes must start now. This is part four of the four-part series on the art of communication - Sis, you OK? Follow our antics daily and join our That Wednesday Life community by following us @challenge.courage on Facebook and Instagram and hopping over to our 24/7 blog and conn...2020-04-2916 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily16. Sis, You OK? Part Two - A 4-Part Series on the Art of Communication - The Challenge Yo Self PodcastEpisode 16 - Welcome to Part Two of “Sis, You OK?” Ashley and Joy discuss the responsibility of the respondee when “How are you” is asked. Truly, there is responsibility on the person receiving the question. The person who receives the question has to determine how authentic they endeavor to be. Joy introduces a self-scaling scale so that you can check your level of authenticity when responding to questions such as “how are you”. While listening ask yourself how you communicate with others. How authentic are you? How authentic do you desire to be? This is part two of the four part se...2020-04-2716 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily15. Sis, You OK? Part One - A 4-Part Series on the Art of Communication - The Challenge Yo Self PodcastEpisode 15 - Ashley and Joy explore the root of the question "Sis, you ok?" and the values, beliefs, and responsibilities in communicating among women and beyond. In the first part of the series, Ashley and Joy explore "How are you", as a greeting versus a question, and why we have a hard time authentically answering the question. The culture of silence around expressing feelings and emotion and oversharing is expressed. Fear and shame discussed additionally. Why aren't we allowed to communicate at a deep level? How can we build collective understanding and connection instead of...2020-04-2622 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily8. Ashley and Joy - Part Two - The Challenge Yo Self PodcastEpisode 8 - Ashley and Joy share personal insights and stories on how they got into public and mental health as well as how you can upgrade your life now. Part two of two. Follow our antics daily and join our That Wednesday Life community by following us @challenge.courage on Facebook and Instagram and hopping over to our 24/7 blog and connections community - https://thatwednesdaylife.com. Got questions or comments? Learn how to contact us directly by, duh, listening to the Podcast. Challenge Yo Self! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boldstandards...2020-04-1521 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women Daily7. Ashley and Joy - Part One - Challenge Yo Self podcastEpisode 7 - Ashley and Joy share personal insights and stories on how they entered into public and mental health as well as how you can upgrade your life now. Part one of two. Follow our antics daily and join our That Wednesday Life community by following us @challenge.courage on Facebook and Instagram and hopping over to our 24/7 blog and connections community - https://thatwednesdaylife.com. Got questions or comments? Learn how to contact us directly by, duh, listening to the Podcast. Challenge Yo Self! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boldstandards...2020-04-1414 min

Challenge Yo Self | Inspiring Women DailyWelcome to Challenge Yo Self | An Empowered PodcastChallenge Yo Self is for the shining, the stuck, the salty, the striving, the sabotaging, the sleepy, the superhero, the soulful, and the stoic parts of you who need an intentional infusion of thoughtful delights! Two friends. Two timezones. Public Health. Psychology. Then, add in a pandemic, and the outcome is an opportunity to challenge yo self to live expansively. Featuring Ashley and Joy + powerful and relatable guests; and a weekly segment called "Ask Dr. Joy" where your mental wellness questions are answered. Email us: challengeYOself@gmail.com Friend us - IG/FB: @Challenge.courage --- Send in a voice...2020-04-0500 min