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The Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastSeason 2 Ep 1 - Stop Doubting Yourself with Evelyn Murray and Fatima BeyGrowth doesn’t always come from staying the course. Sometimes it comes from being willing to pivot, stay teachable, and trust yourself through the process. In this Season Two opening episode of The Melanated, Mindful, and Monetized Podcast, host Charae Metevia is joined by licensed cosmetologists Evelyn Murray of Elevations Beauty Bar and Fatima Bey, founder of Fatima’s Natural Hair, for a grounded and honest conversation about mentorship, self-trust, and growth that challenges you to level up. At the center of this episode is a real-life mentor–mentee dynamic rooted in colla...
2026-02-0350 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 13: "Now is My Time" with Genise ThomasNPower Founder and CEO, Genise Thomas, has established and maintained an impressive roster of diverse talent with whom she cultivates viral and visible programming and marketing platforms. Genise has over 10 years of experience working within the entertainment industry. Beginning locally, she began to take part in the production of various concerts and conferences within the East Region by providing technical assistance and coordinating teams to execute with excellence second to none. Genise currently resides in Baltimore and maintains a close connection to New York where she was born. She continues to be an active member of t...
2022-12-0257 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 12: "Are You Building or Stealing From Your Wealth?" with Charisse GibbsCharisse Gibbs is the creator of Making Sense with Charisse. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Family Studies from the University of Maryland College Park and her master’s degree in Human Services Counseling from Liberty University. Currently, Charisse works as the Senior Director of Family Services for the Baltimore County Head Start Program. She has spent her working life committed to helping others become their best selves. In her newest venture, she is passionate about helping people understand how to use budgeting as a tool to help them reach their goals. She is motivated to succeed by her...
2022-11-2552 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 11: "It Ain't Over" w/ Charmayne WilsonCharmayne Wilson is the mom of 2 awesome young men, Judah, who’s living his dream as a musical artist and singer, and Cai, a freshman living out his dream on the college football field. Charmayne herself is a graduate of the University of Alabama, a worship pastor, and a Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Charmayne is impactful in ministry and has moved masses to tears with her beautiful singing voice. Over the years, Charmayne’s motivation has shifted. Like most parents, her focus was first directed towards her children and being a good, present parent. But as sh...
2022-11-1850 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 10: "Show Up" with Adrienne E. BellAdrienne E. Bell is a 23x Amazon Bestselling publisher, movie director-producer, and brand management expert. Her superpower is to energize, empower, and encourage authors, coaches, speakers, and thought leaders to be remarkable, outstanding, and legendary in business, love, and friendships! Affectionately known as AB by her clients and supporters, she has served an audience of 10,000+ through her supremely produced tours, product launches, marketing events, summits, conferences, movie premieres, awards shows, international voyages, speaking engagements, relationship seminars, and virtual experiences.A few notes from the show:Connect with a mentor who can share their experiences a...
2022-11-1145 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 9: "Doing the Inner Work" with Dr. Zoe ShawI wanted to have this conversation with Dr. Zoe because over the years, I’ve come across more and more people who are acknowledging the importance and valuing the impact of therapy, and how important our mental health is to our success in life, as a parent, as an entrepreneur, as a person. And who better to have this conversation with than someone who helps people every day? So let me introduce you to my guestDr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, motivational speaker, podcast host, life coach and fitness fanatic. She is passionate about helping wo...
2022-11-0438 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 8: The End of My Co-Parenting EraCo-parenting is not an easy task. It takes a level of maturity that requires effective and open communication, and a whole lot of grace.In this episode, I pay homage to my late ex-husband, Alex, without whom I never would have learned these invaluable lessons about co-parenting.I decided to honor Alex the week of what would have been his 48th birthday by sharing some of the things we learned that helped us to successfully co-parent our two children.Let GoGrant Some GraceThe Children Are the Priority
2022-10-2818 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 7: Simple Ways to Beat Procrastination" w/ Laticia BriceYou don’t have to be an entrepreneur or business owner to know what procrastination looks and feels like. Laticia Brice, a tech expert and business consultant who specializes in helping her clients overcome procrastination to see the results that they desire, helps us unpack questions like:Why do we do it? Why do we procrastinate?How do we stop?Some tips Laticia gives us to combat procrastination are to:Create momentum and keep goingAsk yourself “why am I procrastinating” - get to the root of the problemFind support. Talk to a friend or accounta...
2022-10-2134 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 6: Crossroads, Choices, and Trusting YourselfHave you ever questioned yourself after making a decision? Do you have a hard time making choices? Maybe you make the choice, but then spend countless hours wondering about the “what ifs”.Listen. I get it. It’s not always easy to trust yourself to make the right decision. Sometimes you might even feel like you have no choice in a matter. Know this: You always have a choice. But how do you decide which path to take? How do you know you’re making the right choices? Well, I’m going to give...
2022-10-1415 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 5: "Your Piece Has Purpose" with Tasha HartTasha Hart is a talented speaker, entrepreneur, artist, mom, and wife. In this podcast episode, she pours into us with her message that “Your Piece Matters.” Three notables that I took away from my conversation with Tasha:Inspiration can come from the most unlikely places;We aren’t meant to live this life alone; andYour piece matters so much that the picture isn’t complete without you.Take a listen as Tasha drops these and so many more gems on us as we talk Purpose, Puzzles, and Perspective. Follow Tasha at Puzzled...
2022-10-0745 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 4: "Run Your Own Race" with Annette Beale"The biggest factor in your success is you!" - Annette Beale, Multipreneur, Boy-Mom, Collaboration QueenAnnette wears so many hats, that I just had to ask "how do you handle it all"? Managing multiple business, raising 3 boys as a single mom, running a track club, and just being alive... its a lot! But Annette has managed to do it all, so she's more than qualified to give us some advice on how to do it too.The gems Annette dropped are priceless! Here's one: "'No' does not hurt." Now that's something I wish I had...
2022-09-3032 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 3: "You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup" w/ Roniece ValentineRoniece Valentine wears a lot of hats. CEO of both Soul Ascensions LLC (an online marketplace) and Elite Epic Events (an event planning business); a homeschooling mom; and a Psychic Medium, just to name a few. Who better to talk to about mindfulness than Roniece?This episode is all that and a bag of chips. Yep. I said it. And I'm not taking it back.Roniece let us know, in no uncertain terms, that we absolutely can NOT pour from an empty cup. How can we expect to be of service to others w...
2022-09-2332 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 2: "Breaking the Seal on Your God-Given Purpose" with Debora JYes, there ARE black people in Nebraska! Debora J is helping us dispel that myth from the top of the show!From Nebraska to Virginia, Debora's journey has been graced with favor and opportunity. After receiving an unwelcome diagnosis from her doctor, Debora decided to embark on her own health journey and has found fulfillment helping others do the same, and made it into a business along the way.This episode is chocked-full of gems of wisdom and knowledge! Make sure you have a pen and pad of paper because it's just that good!
2022-09-1637 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastEpisode 1: "Mastering the Art of the Pivot" with Tomeka BenjaminImagine graduating high school, thinking you were on the path to becoming a gym teacher, but life had other plans that took you through the military, into dentistry, and finally, owning an skincare lounge.That's exactly what happened to Tomeka, who is now the founder and CEO of the Esthetics Glow Skincare Lounge, LLC, and what a journey it has been!In this episode, Tomeka and I discuss "Mastering the Art of the Pivot", because if it's one thing Tomeka has learned, it's that "quitting is not an option; there HAS to be a way."
2022-09-1634 minThe Melanated, Mindful and Monetized PodcastIntroductionHi there! Welcome to my new podcast, the Melanated, Mindful and Monetized Podcast. I'm Charae Metevia, and I'm so excited that you're here. Take a listen to learn what we're all about, and then set your schedule for a new episode every Friday.Thanks for listening Friend. Be blessed.CharaeYou can find me on the socials at:www.instagram.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterpriseswww.facebook.com/CharaeMeteviaEnterprisesEmail: Charae.Metevia@mbsllcmd.comSend us a textSupport the show
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