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The Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.Success That Nourishes Your Whole LifeWe’re often told that if something isn’t working, we just need to try harder… want it badly enough… or push ourselves a little more.In this episode of the Aligned Living Podcast, Iesha offers a different lens on success, one steeped in congruence, sustainability, and whole-life alignment.Drawing on over two decades of experience as a Wholistic Life Coach, Iesha explores why effort alone doesn’t course-correct a life that’s out of alignment, and offers the invitation to redefine success through the lens of alignment: body, heart, mind and soul.In this conv...
2026-01-2021 minThe Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.Integrity as AlignmentIntegrity is usually talked about in terms of honesty, ethics, and how we treat others. But what if integrity also includes how consistently we honour our own alignment with ourselves?In this episode of the Aligned Living Podcast, Iesha invites you into a deeper, more embodied exploration of integrity - not as a moral standard to uphold, but as the structural integrity of your inner life.Drawing on her definition of congruence (body, heart, mind and soul in alignment), Iesha explores integrity as an inner structure, much like the structural integrity of a...
2026-01-1215 minThe Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.Five Guide Rails for Aligned Intention & ChangeWhen you’re setting new intentions, imagining a different future, or feeling the pull toward change, how you approach that process matters just as much as what you want to create.In this episode, Iesha offers a wholistic life coaching perspective on turning intentions into aligned action - without burnout, self-pressure, or building on foundations that won’t hold.Rather than goal-setting in isolation, this conversation introduces five essential guide rails to support congruence across your whole life.In this episode, you’ll explore:✨ Congruence: why true alignmen...
2026-01-0518 minThe Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.I Am Here: The Only Place Aligned Change Can BeginIn this episode of The Aligned Living Podcast, Iesha explores why real, lasting change can only begin when we’re willing to fully acknowledge our current reality.So often, when we want something to be different, we stay mentally focused on the past or the future, replaying what shouldn’t have happened, imagining how things will improve one day, or waiting for time to “sort it out.” But while our attention lives there, we’re not actually present in the only place where choice and action are possible: here.Through grounded examples drawn from relationships, work, and...
2025-12-3018 minThe Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.The Wisdom of Your Feelings: A Practical Approach to AlignmentThe Wisdom of Your Feelings: A Practical Approach to AlignmentIn a culture that encourages us to push through, stay positive, manage stress, and override discomfort, our feelings can easily come to be seen as inconvenient, weak, or something to get rid of.In this episode, Iesha invites you into a very different relationship with your emotional life, one that honours feelings as meaningful, intelligent feedback.Rather than seeing feelings as obstacles, this conversation reframes them as guidance: moment-to-moment signals from your body, heart, mind and soul that invite you into congruent alignment.
2025-12-1617 minThe Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.Alignment: A Wholistic PerspectiveIn the world of personal growth, “alignment” is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but not always in the same way. In this episode, Iesha offers a clear, grounded exploration of what alignment actually means from her perspective, and why it matters so deeply for a life that feels honest, peaceful and congruent.Rather than treating alignment as a mindset, a goal, or a set of perfectly-managed circumstances, this conversation invites you into a fuller, truer definition: alignment as the living congruence of your body, heart, mind and soul.You’ll explore:✨ Wh...
2025-12-0417 minThe Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.Aligned Relationships: CompromiseEpisode 7 — Aligned Relationships: CompromiseThe Aligned Living Podcast with Iesha DeluneIn this first instalment of the Aligned Relationships episodes, Iesha explores two phrases many people use without realising the impact they can have:“No one is perfect.” & “Relationships are about compromise.”While both statements are true, they’re often used to justify staying in relationship dynamics that slowly erode alignment, honesty, vitality and connection.In this episode, Iesha explores:✨ Inner vs outer compromise • Inner compromise: when you trade your alignment, values, or integrity • ...
2025-11-2124 minThe Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.When Someone Doesn’t Like You: Self-Approval, Resilience & Authentic ConnectionWhat really happens when someone doesn’t like you - or you feel that they don’t?In this episode of The Living Aligned Podcast, Iesha Delune unpacks the discomfort of disapproval and explores how to stay true to yourself when you’re met with judgment, misunderstanding or difference. Through two powerful client stories, she illustrates how self-awareness, emotional resilience, and clear communication can turn moments of rejection into opportunities for deeper alignment.You’ll learn:✨ How to bring awareness to what’s really happening beneath the feeling of disapproval✨ Why self-approval...
2025-11-1227 minThe Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.How Confidence Really WorksWhat if true confidence isn’t something you “get,” but something you grow - from congruence, awareness, and practice?In this episode of The Living Aligned Podcast, Iesha Delune unpacks the myths around confidence and offers a deeply practical, self-honouring reframe of how it really develops.So many people see confidence as a fixed trait, something you either have or you don’t, but as Iesha explains, confidence is a weaving, not a switch. It’s shaped by who we’re with, what we’re doing, how resourced we are, and whether we’re living in alignment wit...
2025-11-0318 minThe Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.The Nutrient Benefit of Looking BackwardsCan looking backwards be nourishing?In this episode of The Living Aligned Podcast, Iesha Delune reframes what it means to look back, transforming it from a practice of self-criticism into one of nourishment, learning, and emotional maturity.Many of us have been taught that “there’s no point looking back”, that the past can’t be changed, or that reflection will only pull us into negativity. But what if, instead, looking backwards is one of the most nutrient-rich skills for growth and alignment?Iesha unpacks the resistance many people have to reflection - from spi...
2025-10-2815 minThe Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.Your Inner Landscape: Happiness, Resources & Your Buffer
What’s really going on inside you when life feels flat, reactive, or “off”?In this episode of The Living Aligned Podcast, Iesha Delune invites you to explore your inner landscape through three foundational ideas that reveal how alignment, or misalignment, shapes your day-to-day experience.✨ 1. Two Types of Happiness Most of us have been taught to chase happiness through external fixes: the exercise high, the night out, the beautiful sunrise. These moments of surface happiness are wonderful, but they can’t correct deeper incongruence in our lives. Iesha introduces the deeper layer of soul-deep happiness, the kind t...
2025-10-2418 minThe Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.Your Unique Care Label: Thriving as You AreWhat if the secret to feeling more alive isn’t about changing yourself — but about understanding how you’re designed to thrive?In this episode of The Living Aligned Podcast, Iesha Delune invites you to explore the idea of your personal care label: the invisible set of guidelines that describe the conditions under which you flourish.Just as a wool jumper comes with washing instructions and a plant thrives when its unique needs are met, each of us has our own natural requirements for well-being. Yet unlike jumpers or plants, our care labels aren’t printed...
2025-10-2418 minThe Aligned Living Podcast - Conversations on living from congruence: body, heart, mind & soul.What does it take to truly flourish?What does it really mean to flourish - not someday, but now?In this opening episode of The Living Aligned Podcast, Iesha Delune invites you into a grounded, soulful exploration of what it takes to truly thrive in your life, not through endless striving or “when-then” thinking, but through alignment, foundations, and wholeness.So many of us are caught in one of two traps:✨ Waiting for life to finally “get good” once the external pieces fall into place. ✨ Or pushing ourselves tirelessly to become the “best version” of who we think we should be.
2025-10-2418 min
Cut The Tie | Own Your Success“Communication Is Confidence”—Iesha Westmoreland on the Real Competitive EdgeSend us a textCut The Tie Podcast with Iesha WestmorelandWhat if the key to your business growth isn’t a new marketing tactic, but learning how to truly communicate? In this episode, Thomas Helfrich talks with Iesha Westmoreland, a conflict resolution and communication specialist who helps businesses bridge communication gaps between leaders, employees, and customers.From being groomed for mindful speech at a young age to professionally coaching since 2015, Iesha shares how getting out of her own way and embracing mindfulness transformed her business. She also explains why knowing yo...
2025-08-1829 min
The Sparkle Project[Self-Care Snippet] Give Yourself Grace On Your Self-Care Journey with Iesha MaddenThis is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode How To Advocate For Your Own Needs in Motherhood with Iesha Madden.Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow t...
2025-01-1702 min
The Encouraged OvercomerEp. 66: Your Time Is ComingSometimes life makes us question ourselves. Am I doing the right thing? How long do I have to keep at it before I will see something happen in my life? Am I deserving of love? In this episode, the host Iesha Grove, shares her story about how she was able to find love after divorce and shift her mindset from feeling like love wasn't meant for her, to leaning into God's grace to open up her heart again and heal from the past. If you're looking to let go of the pain from the past and reach towards positive...
2025-01-1425 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 65: 5 Steps to Have Your Best Year Ever!The new year brings a new start! When you're looking to implement change, the last thing you need is to add more new years resolutions to your already packed schedule. If you want to know the fastest way to achieve your goals in 2025 without having to research all of the top personal development books/resources, then this episode is for you! The host, Iesha Grove, shares 5 actionable steps that will help you to achieve your most important goals. This is a faith-based approach because we already have the power of God on our side, and that is what makes...
2024-12-3128 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 64: You're Still StandingWe're excited to bring you a new episode! Life has a way of knocking us down, but we don't have to stay there! No matter what happens in life, it's important to get back up and keep fighting. You're stronger than you think you are, and you don't need to prove anything to anyone but yourself.
Join our host, Iesha Grove, as she shares some life lessons from the 2024 boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. This episode is your reminder that you got this. Let's end this year strong and help others along the way.
2024-11-1621 min
Iesha Speaks RealRicky Speaks on his Healing Journey, Gaining Confidence, & Finding his Purpose in Stand-up ComedyRicky Thompson who born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, soon found himself discovering a new home which was not in his best interest. This change was something he did not expect, but was bound to happen.Ricky expresses in today’s episode the traumatic effects that moving had on him. Growing up, Ricky was surrounded around loving people and although he had not had many friends growing up, he always found himself making someone laugh. He was the typical class clown, creating an environment where everyone could be happy. One day, Ricky and his mom had to le...
2024-10-2556 min
Another Door Stories#131: Career pivoting and making leaps into the unknown with Iesha Small"Until that moment I had never left a job with nothing to go to. I've always had something lined up. So this time I was like, Iesha, what are you gonna do? I had no idea. And that was perfectly OK. I had to trust myself" Today's guest, Iesha Small, shares her journey from engineering to the world of education to her current role as Head of Comms, and now encouraging others with her writing and coaching. We talk about the twists and turns of career change, and pivoting. Where you...
2024-09-261h 00The Encouraged OvercomerEp. 63: Who Are You Listening To?When you are working on going after your dreams you will hear that you have to believe and have faith. But what do you when the faith just isn't there yet? Join our host, Iesha Grove, as she shares the one thing you can do today to increase your faith and protect your mind and heart from the people in your life who have your ear but aren't where you want to be in life.
Additional Resources that Iesha recommends for increasing your faith:
Book- Commanding Your Morning:
https://www.amazon.com/Commanding-Your-Morning-Unleash-Power...
2024-09-2211 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 62: Getting Through SetbacksWhen the decision comes to NOT settle for an average life, but to go after your dreams, then one thing that you should prepare yourself for along the way, are the setbacks. They will come. Understanding that they're apart of the process to your path to getting to where you want to be in life and learning how to move through setbacks, is key to getting to your version of success. In this episode, Iesha Grove, shares how we can look to children as our examples when it comes to relentlessly going after our dreams. If you've decided that...
2024-09-0618 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 61: Change is Closer Than You ThinkHave you ever felt frustrated because your doing all the "things," but it seems like no progress is being made? If so, you're not alone. The host, Iesha Grove, shares some valuable insight that she's learned from books, podcasts, and personal conversations. Listen in to find out how to take action towards the things you want in life and focus on what matters. It's not about all the things you get from taking steps towards your goals/dreams, but it's about the person you become in the process. This episode will help you take action NOW that pay dividends...
2024-08-2127 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 60: Watching the Sparrow & What's Next for Future EpisodesTune in to find out what the host, Iesha Grove, has been up to over these past months, and what we're looking forward to in episodes to come! In this episode she shares her new hobby that led her to a journey of self-discovery. When you're up against the wall, and you're unsure of what's next for you, remember, His eye is on the Sparrow, and God is watching you.
If you'd like to get started with bird watching, here are some helpful tools for support (you can download the apps from the sites below):
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2024-08-1015 minIesha Speaks RealAre You Worthy; Iesha Speaks on investing in self, worthiness and moreDo you know what self worth is? And are you worthy of the life you want? These are everyday questions we don’t ask ourselves but expect answers and outcomes as if we have already earned the opportunity. Join me, Iesha, as i navigate through the process of how to realize and understand self worth.
2024-07-0748 minThe Sparkle ProjectHow to Advocate for Your Own Needs In Motherhood with Iesha MaddenWhen it comes to taking care of ourselves, we first have to know what we need, and then must take the steps to actually get those needs met. This week, I’m joined by Iesha Madden, the mama behind the More Than A Mom Series on Instagram for a conversation on self-advocacy in motherhood. In the episode, Iesha and I talk about:Acknowledging the hard, while not letting it be an excuse to hold you backPersonal development and self-care in motherhood What it means to advocate for yourselfThe HALT method of checking in with your...
2024-04-2338 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 59 Stop Oversubscribing in LifeHave you ever taken a moment to look at your life, and you realize that it just seems like there's too much going on and you can't get ahead? This episode is your reminder to pause and take a moment to stop oversubscribing in life. It's easy to look around at all this world has to offer and to constantly be wanting more. It's easy to go through life on autopilot to the point where the next time you look up, you wonder how in the world you got to where you are. It's easy to forget that the...
2024-04-1021 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 58 How to Believe in Yourself When Others Don'tWhen you have big goals and dreams for your life, it's hard not to get discouraged when other people don't believe in you. You start to second guess yourself and if you're cut out to make your dreams happen for yourself. Self doubt and worry start to creep in, and before you know it, that dream can feel like a distant thought and then life starts "lifeing." It can be frustrating to get that glimmer of hope, and then face the reality of rejection from others, or even the self-limiting beliefs we have on our own. In this episode...
2024-04-0535 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp.57: Letting Go of ControlLearning to let go of control in situations takes practice and lots of experience. In this episode, the host, Iesha Grove discusses how tapping into the power that God has given you and allowing others to help you can free your mind and help you to focus your energy on the high priorities in life. She mentions the book called The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster by Darren Hardy. Start listening to the audio book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneur-Roller-Coaster-audiobook/dp/B07N13MD54/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14F4KPHXI6QQH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l2ozvvVCqXEpY3WqiWIBqtY2eds8NTvl-wQ9...
2024-03-1538 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 56: Why Does Growth Feel so Lonely?Sometimes we go through a season of growth and God has to get our attention. This time is a special moment when we need to listen in and lean into the pressure to come out better than gold. God has big plans for our lives and He doesn't want us to settle- He wants us to be everything that He created us to be. He has plans for us to prosper. During the growth season, it's important to trust God, be patient, and look to what God wants us to learn in this journey. It's so easy to get...
2024-03-0624 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 55: Money: A Lesson on GivingHave you ever felt like you would give money if you had money to give? In today's episode, the host, Iesha Grove, shares a life lesson on why we should shift our thinking from lack to abundance, when it comes to our money and how we can direct our efforts towards this in regards to giving. The Bible mentions giving over 2,000 times to emphasize the importance of giving and consequences when we choose not to give, or we try to hold on to money or things for our own gain. When we open our hearts to giving and abundance...
2024-02-2127 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 54: You Can Talk to GodIn this episode of The Encouraged Overcomer, we dive into the heart of prayer. Do you ever hesitate to pray, wondering if God truly cares or if you're worthy? You're not alone. We want to reassure you: God deeply cares about you, and He eagerly waits to hear from you.
Join the host, Iesha Grove as we explore reasons behind our hesitations and discover comforting truths from the Bible that affirm God's love and desire for connection with us. You'll find encouragement to take that step toward prayer, whether it's your first time or your first time...
2024-02-0725 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 53: Overcoming FrustrationWe've all experienced what it's like when one negative situation happen in our day and cause us to feel stressed and overwhelmed. Frustration can make us feel hurt, angry, stuck, or confused. No matter what we initially feel, it's our job to do what we can to get out of the feeling of frustration because the longer we stay there, the longer we remain vulnerable for all kinds of negativity to consume our lives. We're not always the cause of our own frustrations- sometimes it's the actions of other people that cause us to be frustrated. sometimes it's circumstances...
2024-01-3117 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 52: Toxic or Not? RelationshipsNavigating relationships can be tough. The word "toxic" can easily be taken out of context or misinterpreted. Often putting people or relationships in this category can be an excuse to cut people off, isolate, stay complacent, or avoid conflict of any sort. If you want to learn some signs to be on the lookout for to determine whether or not a relationship is toxic, as well as how to navigate a relationship after conflict, then this episode is for you. The host, Iesha Grove, takes a closer look into the phrases "protecting my peace" and "loving people from a...
2024-01-1819 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 51: Don't Go Back to Where God Delivered You FromWe all have our "Egypt" in our life. You know, the thing that God delivered us from, but we want to go back to. Join the host, Iesha Grove, for today's episode where she discusses how going back to things that don't serve us can affect our brain, as well as the dangers of revisiting our "Egypt", and what we can put in place so that we don't go back. Get ready to learn the reason why we tend to go back to things/habits that we know we don't need, and walk away feeling encouraged to commit to...
2024-01-1021 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 50: Celebrate with GratitudeThere's so much to be thankful for as we reflect on the journey of the Encouraged Overcomer Podcast, from episode 1-episode 50! Join us to celebrate with the host, Iesha Grove, as she shares words of encouragement along with some of her favorite episodes over the past year, AND gives some shout-outs to her listeners. Remember to be proud of what you've overcome to get here today. It's less about the doing and more about the becoming. We're looking forward to more episodes and incredible topics as we start out the new year. Some episodes to listen to, or re-listen...
2024-01-0318 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 46: God's Grace is for YouHave you ever felt that God's grace is too good to be true? Do you think there are strings attached as a child of God, or that you have to do certain things in order for Him to bless you, protect you, or hear your prayers? What about feelings that you're not enough, or you're not doing enough? Those are thoughts or beliefs that Christians battle constantly. I
n this episode, the host, Iesha Grove, explains how we should think about God's grace, as well as how it can be dangerous when we add things on to...
2024-01-0113 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp 49: You Can't Rescue EveryoneBeing able to help someone else out of their mess can feel empowering. When you're the used to being the person who fixes things, sometimes it's easy to try to step in to help others who don't want to be helped or rescued. In this episode, the host Iesha Grove, shares some personal lessons learned in trying to rescue other people who aren't wanting to be rescued. Naturally, as fixers, it's easy to want to come in to save the day for someone else, but this habit can be harmful not only to others, but to ourselves as well...
2023-12-1317 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 48: Shame Has No Place in God's GraceCarrying shame in our lives doesn't help us accomplish more, it haults our progress and hurts our spiritual growth. If you want to combat thoughts or beliefs, or even the projections of others of shame to be who you're meant to be in Christ, then this episode is for you. Shame can't coexist with grace. It's no match for God's grace. Iesha Grove, reminds us to focus on what matters in our lives- thing like the fact that we're forgiven, chosen, set a part, and loved. Get rid of the shame today- release it and cling to God and...
2023-11-2914 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 47 Legalism or GraceHave you ever found yourself feeling guilty over something that you didn't do as a Christian like not reading your Bible, or not spending an hour in prayer? If so, take a listen to this epsiode where, the host, Iesha Grove explains how we can trap ourselves into thinking that if we check off all right boxes in life, that somehow, we're earning favor with God. Instead, we can be free of the weight of what if's and put the focus on God and His grace. It's a process to break free from legalism, and it's a hard one...
2023-11-1122 minIesha Speaks RealTrill, “What’s Holding You Back?”Trill sat down with Iesha on the podcast to open up on what's been happening in his life. Trill is a very talented rapper and R&B influenced artist right here in Jackson, Mississippi. Trill talks about new music and old music; we discuss the vitality of promoting his music and progressing in the industry; Trill expresses how his kids have been motivating him to be a better father and grow as a musician.
2023-09-2238 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 45: Facing Adversity with Timothy Alexander (TA)Imagine being 17 at the peak of your athletic career, when all of a sudden, the world feels like it's caving underneath you. You lose some of your family members, your home, and even get into a car accident that leaves you within inches of your life. If you've ever felt discouraged about a situation going on in your life, or gone through something and thought, "This isn't fair," OR you just aren't sure how much longer you can hold on, then this episode is for you. Timothy Alexander (Also known as TA) shares his powerful testimony on the show...
2023-09-2031 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 44: How We Limit GodIt's easy to think that God will give us everything we pray for so long as we wait on Him. However, in today's episode, the host, Iesha Grove, challenges that idea. When we operate in a limited mindset, we also put limits on God. God invites us to actively participate in His plan and partner with Him. A deep connection with God isn't transactional, it's relational. It's about connection, alignment, surrender, faith, and action. Today is the day that we stop sitting on the sidelines of our lives, waiting for God to do all the work and using excuses...
2023-09-0613 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 43: Why Should I Pray?Sometimes we think that prayer doesn't matter and that there's no need when God is just going to do His thing and His plan is already in place. In this episode, Iesha Grove shares why we should pray, why it matters to God, what happens when we don't pray, and how we can add prayer into our day to day life without making it complicated. Prayer is not only communication, but it's a partnership and tool that we can use to align with God's plan. Prayer is powerful and life-changing. Prayer matters and prayer works. Please be sure to...
2023-08-1218 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 42: Living on Purpose with Purpose: Maximizing the Next 24 Hours of Your LifeLiving on Purpose is about living life with intention that aligns with God's plan for your life. In this episode, the host, Iesha Grove, shares tips and strategies that will help you live life on purpose and maximize the next 24 hours of your life.
Aligning with God's purpose is more than prayer, meditation, and scripture. Be ready to learn how to do the following and more:
Prioritize Spiritual Practices
Practice Gratitude and Mindfulness
Practice Generosity and Service
Don't forget to listen to episode 7, "Are You a Dreamer?" If you're wanting a process...
2023-08-0925 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 41: The Power of Vulnerability and Sharing Your StoryVulnerability has a bad reputation. At times it's thought to be a sign of weakness or being messy. Vulnerability is necessary for our spiritual, emotional, and mental growth. In this episode, the host Iesha Grove discusses how you can be vulnerable, why it’s so hard to be vulnerable, and the role it plays in personal growth and healing. We encourage you to walk away after listening to the episode, knowing how vulnerability can create true connection, as well as how bravely sharing personal stories of how you overcame challenges leads to inspiration, belonging, and impact. Vulnerability is hard. Es...
2023-08-0327 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 40 Grit or Grace?Do you ever feel like you struggle between whether or not you need to push yourself to keep going towards your goals, or take the time to slow down and rest and give yourself some grace? It's a hard thing to try to figure out, especially when you're tough on yourself already. Sometimes it's not clear if what you're experiencing moment to moment is a fleeting feeling or a signal from your body and spirit telling you it's time to take a break and rest from the constant pursuit of going after your goals/dreams. If you feel like...
2023-07-2622 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 39: Finding Your Identity in ChristHave you ever struggled to find your place, your people, or your path? This can be daunting if you don't know where to start, or how to settle in to your identity in Christ. In this episode, the host, Iesha Grove, shares with you how you don't have to look any further because whatever you're looking for can be found in Jesus: how you're right where you belong: and tips on how to claim your identity in Christ. Get ready for a heartfelt story and a challenge for you to get intentional about your relationship with
Jesus.
2023-07-1232 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 38: Does Hard Work Equal Results?Have you ever felt like you've been putting in the work and chipping away at something, but you're not getting anywhere? If so, this episode is for you. The host, Iesha Grove, shares what it's like to work for the sake of being busy, without making forward progress in the things that matter. It's okay to feel stuck, it's okay to fall off. The key is to shorten the downtime to get the results that we're looking for and to make things happen. Here's a link to the YouTube video by Myron Golden that was mentioned in the episode...
2023-07-0812 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 37: When Church Leaders Fall: The Dangers of Putting People on a PedestalIt's good to have people in our lives as guides and mentors, but what happens when those who are meant to lead us abuse their authority? In this episode, Iesha Grove shares a story about the damage that takes place when a church leader abuses their leadership, how it cuts deep in a church community, and how to guard your heart and have a realistic perspective so that you don't fall prey to idolizing others or putting them on a pedestal. We are not here to condemn or condone certain behaviors, only offer and encourage healing from a place...
2023-06-2423 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp. 34: How are You Showing Up for Yourself?The breakthrough of your success is determined by how you consistently show up for yourself, and address the triggers that creep up along the way. In this episode, the host, Iesha Grove, shares her personal story about how she was recently faced with a situation at work where she didn't show up for herself the way she wanted to. She talks through how she felt in that moment, after it happened, discussions with her co-workers and God surrounding it all, and ways that she was able to address it in a way that might resonate with you as well...
2023-05-3134 minThe Encouraged OvercomerEp: 32: How to Build Habits that Stick and Create the Life You WantOur habits can either make or break our success! In this episode, Iesha explores the transformative topic of "How to Build Habits That Will Stick and Build the Life You Want."Building lasting positive habits and breaking free from old ones can be a daunting task. But we got you covered! Iesha Grove provides practical strategies backed by research to help you make lasting changes in your life.Drawing insights from influential books like Mel Robbins' "The 5-Second Rule," James Clear's "Atomic Habits," and Charles Duhigg's "The Power of Habit," Iesha dives deep into the science of...
2023-05-1850 min
DoseDopeReality Gone WrongWrapping up this week I take a few trendy topics and offer my own "unpopular" opinions. I end this week with another excerpt from my novel "City Traffic" by Iesha Renee.https://www.amazon.com/City-Traffic-Iesha-Renee-ebook/dp/B08NPDDJ56/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A2CT28QNVLDQ&keywords=City+traffic+Iesha+Renee&qid=1677949248&sprefix=city+traffic+iesha+renee%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1
2023-03-0441 minDoseDopeIt's a Bird. It's a Plane. It's a Chinese SPY Balloon!Join me as I review the week's trendiest topics. From celebrity panties to children hulking, we've all had an intresting week so let's vent. Call me at 832 779 0112. Don't forget to follow me on the socials @dosedope420 and please check out my novel City Traffic by Iesha Renee on amazon or apple books.
2023-02-0452 minDoseDopeWeee're BAAAAACCKKK- 1_23_23, 11.35 AMThis week Dose Dope is back with new topics and a new co-host! Join us Iesha and Star while we laugh our way through our first chat back.
2023-01-231h 07DoseDopeDD EP 7 Solo EpisodeThis week Dose Dope is back from a short intermission. In this episode, Iesha sits alone talking to herself. Tune in to listen to her stoned rant about this weeks's hottest topics.
2022-07-1037 minDoseDopeDD EP 4 Girl CodeThis Sunday, Iesha & Nicki review “The 36 Unwritten Rules of Girl Code” by Brittany Christopoulos https://www.readunwritten.com/2018/06/19/36-unwritten-rules-girl-code-women-need-live-by/?amp Is this true? Are these the rules that all girls should live by? Jumping right in to: #1 Wait until your friend is in the house before you drive away (00:51) #2 Tell A Girl Her Outfit has a malfunction or if it looks bad (3:12) #3 Be the amazing photographer you wish you had (3:24) #4 Never go after your friends crush or ex (3:58) #5 If you arrive together, you leave together (7:31) #6 Always Check In on your friend while they’re on a first date (7:49) #7 Never Let your g...
2022-07-1034 minDoseDopeDD EP3 Baby DaddiesOn todays episode, Iesha starts off by sharing a little bit about herself and her family, including a funny story about trying to take family pictures 😂 (0:40). Nicki speaks about her children fathers and their relationship (8:40) Entrepreneurship (14:15) Leading back to todays topic of BD’s (15:03) Handling problems (15:35) Single moms (20:57) Nicki shares story about fight at first apartment in Indiana 👊🏿(24:00) Iesha: “We can’t eat on the podcast” Nicki: “Girl f*ck that” (27:55) Wrapping up the episode discussing parenthood (28:05)
2022-07-1033 minDoseDopeDD 1 E 1 P 2This episode is a continuum of Holidays, Part 1. Nicki and Iesha wrap up holiday discussions starting with Christmas and traditions, Thanksgiving and dinner, April’s Fool pranks, Halloween and trick-or-treating. Grab you a drink, roll you a blunt, and come join us and chit chat. Follow us ♥️ Dosedope_420
2022-07-1026 minDoseDopeDD EP1 PT1In this episode, Nicki and Iesha discuss what holidays means for them and their families. Taking a serious look at holiday traditions and calling into question the important of each one. Vocalizing our experiences with New Year, Valentines Day, Mothers Day, Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, 4th of July, St. Patrick’s Day and “capitalist holidays.” Grab you a drink, roll you a blunt, and come join us and chit chat. Follow us ♥️ Dosedope_420
2022-07-0928 min
That Luxe LifeTips for Traveling While PregnantJust because you're about to welcome a new bundle of joy into your family, doesn't mean that you have to slow down on your traveling. Iesha of LivingLesh is sharing her tips on traveling while pregnant and the unknown perks that expectant mothers can take advantage of when flying.
2022-06-1617 minThat Luxe Life@thehustlelabllc | Upgrading Your Social Media StrategyAkeya Fortson-Brown, CEO & Lead Marketing Consultant of the Hustle Lab, talks with Iesha of LivingLesh about building video content and creating an effective social media strategy. Akeya breaks down the mindset that you have to have when implementing an effective social media strategy and how to get into the consistent practice of creating content that converts.
2022-06-0927 minThat Luxe Life@hotmessconsulting | How to Establish and Market Your Brand to Reach the MassesAngela Froschl, CEO of Hot Mess Consulting, talks with Iesha of LivingLesh about the key aspects that are needed to establish a brand that can lead you to create a successful and scalable business. She shares key techniques for creating your branding and how to market that brand to reach the masses.
2022-06-0226 minThat Luxe LifeSearching for Land for Our Custom HomeOur family has begun the journey to begin building our dream home. We opted to build from the ground up and customize all aspects of our home to fit us. In this episode, Iesha is sharing her experience searching for land to build on and tips for how to start the process of building your custom home.
Follow @simplyleshliving to follow Iesha and her family's journey of building their custom dream home.
2022-03-3126 minIesha Speaks RealLET ME EXPLAIN 🤦🏾♀️ (EXTENDED) 🤩This episode I talk about New Adventures and not being afraid to take a different path in life, A POSITIVE ONE!!!! Everything we do has a purpose, and we must discover that purpose! For more on how to find me you can f/w me on instagram @esha.goddess @speakengagers (THE OFFICAL PAGE) my Facebook is “Iesha Hayes”. And as Always, thanks for listening to IESHASPEAKSREAL!
2022-02-2412 min
A Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.Kanye😒Doomsday 😥😥😥😥😥 And following the sun to California .I'm have a potty mouth, but I literally love everyone.......some days.... Come have a down The Rabbit Hole conversation with me and my home boy Contrablue as we talk about the now.S2e9--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2022-02-2234 minIesha Speaks RealLETS WRAP IT UP SOME MO’ 🫂Let’s talk ??! What has been going on so far in your 2022??? Want to talk about it!! Feel free to DM me on my social media pages; FB: Iesha Hayes, IG: @esha.goddess/@speakengagers. I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR NEE YEAR START ! THANKS FOR TUNING IN WITH IESHA SPEAKS REAL
2022-01-0610 min
We COULD Be Wrong2021 Finale - Bye muthaf*ckas! 😫Ending 2021 with two words: Intentional and Consistent. Support Black business, Black creatives, all a dat! @ieshasheree @jayy_tune TunedoutArt on Facebook #millenials #black #blackmillenials #lifestyle #lifestylepodcast #creative #music #poetry #explicit #Relationships #Sex #youngblackcreatives #blackownedpodcast #Savannah #Atlanta #ICantWatchMyMouth#unlicensed #underqualified #boosie #lilnasx #jadapinkett https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tuneout/yahskotta-feat-iesha-sheree FTC: We do not own any rights to music used in this podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wcbw-ieshashereentuneout/support
2021-12-3109 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.A Rock and a hard place.Yesterday Heros, Todays Mandates.S2E8---- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-11-3035 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.Zac StacyI'm not gone say too much, Even his cheeks to strong for the bullshit.s2e7--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-11-1812 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.Crime, Covid and Chronic.as the title readss2e6--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-11-1832 minWe COULD Be WrongDonald Trump HandsThis week we touch on a few hot (well, lukewarm) issues from #socialmedia and #celebrity #gossip. Topics include Boosie, Jada, and Dave Chappelle. We also have a surprise for our listeners 🤦🏽♀️😊. Support Black business, Black creatives, all a dat! Remember...this is just US, and, we COULD be wrong! @ieshasheree @jayy_tune #millenials #black #blackmillenials #lifestyle #lifestylepodcast #creative #music #poetry #explicit #Relationships #Sex #youngblackcreatives #blackownedpodcast #Savannah #Atlanta #ICantWatchMyMouth#unlicensed #underqualified #boosie #lilnasx #jadapinkett https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tuneout/yahskotta-feat-iesha-sheree FTC: We do not own any rights to music used in this podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...
2021-11-041h 12
We COULD Be WrongWTF Was ThisBingo Board Free Space episode....ways of old and whatnot.... flatulence LOL and poor decision making while high! Support Black business, Black creatives, all a dat! Remember...this is just US, and, we COULD be wrong! @ieshasheree @jayy_tune #millenials #black #blackmillenials #lifestyle #lifestylepodcast #creative #music #poetry #explicit #Relationships #Sex #Sextalk #youngblackcreatives #blackownedpodcast #Savannah #Atlanta #ICantWatchMyMouth#unlicensed #underqualified #fifthelement #bobbyshmurda #shiggy #millyrock https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tuneout/yahskotta-feat-iesha-sheree Support our boy, Zay!!! https://poplme.co/artbyzay FTC: We do not own any rights to music used in this podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...
2021-10-221h 00We COULD Be WrongIt Ain't Easy in the CityWho's winning? City Girls or F Boys??? Is their presence making it harder to date? Is marriage still an option? Listen to Tune and Iesha Sheree take a deep dive into what the dating scene is like for millennials and how it affects their views on relationships and marriage. Chime in on the socials with your POV: @ieshasheree @jayy_tune https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tuneout/yahskotta-feat-iesha-sheree #millenials #black #blackmillenials #lifestyle #lifestylepodcast #creative #music #poetry #explicit #Relationships #youngblackcreatives #blackownedpodcast #Savannah #Atlanta #ICantWatchMyMouth#unlicensed #underqualified--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport t...
2021-10-071h 34Iesha Speaks RealCommunication is Key Strength is GrowthToday’s episode is about growing and be a good communicator. How does those two related to each other ? Well let me tell you, in order to be strong sometimes you have to talk to someone about what you are feeling and why you are feeling weak. So that comes with communication. It’s not easy, and communication requires you to be strong! I love you all I hope you enjoy today’s episode of Iesha Speaks Real!
2021-09-2237 minIesha Speaks RealI Spoke To GodThis podcast is very detailed on letting go, forgiving yourself and others, having a relationship with God, loving yourself, making a commit and being willing to change and listen. I hope you all are inspired! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR LISTENING TO REAL TALK WITH IESHA
2021-09-1736 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.Kinda a Movie review.Watched A movie that was about police brutality....Ended up being more about black on black brutality. This need to stop for us to be taken more seriously.s2e5--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-09-1324 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.Body SnatchersWhat rights and privacy do we even have left?s2e4--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-09-1121 min
We COULD Be WrongLet's Talk About....Sex?Our candid take on coitus. Dassit! Don't take anything (except the shameless plugs) seriously lol! Support Black business, Black creatives, all a dat! Remember...this is just US, and, we COULD be wrong! @ieshasheree @jayy_tune #millenials #black #blackmillenials #lifestyle #lifestylepodcast #creative #music #poetry #explicit #Relationships #Sex #Sextalk #youngblackcreatives #blackownedpodcast #Savannah #Atlanta #ICantWatchMyMouth#unlicensed #underqualified "Let's Talk About Sex" by Salt-n-Pepa and "Like A Virgin" by Madonna https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tuneout/yahskotta-feat-iesha-sheree --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wcbw-ieshashereentuneout/support
2021-09-091h 10A Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.Just a rambleOo she was a scammer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-09-0319 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.It's to late for for sorryBrother--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-08-3109 min
A Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.I work a COVID unit.Back to work I beez.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-08-3012 minIesha Speaks RealA New BeginningThis is the intro to season 2! I’m so excited for you all to be joining me on season two of “Iesha Speaks Real”! Go’s is truly amazing and you all are magnificent! I wouldn’t be here without you all! Continue listening and continue gaining knowledge.
2021-08-2515 min
Got Clutter? Get Organized! with JanetPaper Organizing 101 with Iesha WilliamsThe piles in the living room, kitchen and bedroom are you tired and ready to conquer those paper piles? Tune in as Iesha Williams, Professional Organizer shares strategies to conquer those paper piles.
Iesha Williams is a Professional Organizer, Virtual Assistant, and Founder of The Uncluttered Lifestyle, a professional organizing company based in Sacramento, California. The Uncluttered Lifestyle specializes in reducing paper clutter and creating home management systems for busy families. Iesha truly believes that organizing is a way of life and not a one-stop destination to a picture-perfect home or office.
Prior to organizing, I...
2021-07-1920 min
A Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.That my best friend..or standby pu#$yWhat's going to happen when the zombie come if we all hate each other.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-07-0351 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.What makes a killer?People do in my opinion. What's yours. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-06-2543 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.Please get your little terrorSWhy are kids like this?Old open mouth, coughing in the air ....you got games on your phone head a$$.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-06-2531 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.Free Us!Rambling.... that is really all Im doing.... really--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-06-2429 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.A kind soulAssociate of mine recently passed and it made me think what happens to kind souls and unkind world..--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-06-2345 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.I'm black..Stop Questioning me.Who decides who gets a black card. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-06-2130 min
A Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.Introducing ContrablueIt's all just a joke ok...Testing the new Mic.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-06-2002 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.Father lives MatterBarely awake. Just early morning rambling. I'll touch more on the subject maybe later on--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-06-1924 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman...Passive NatureWhen does being too passive become a life ruiner. This is a very explicit deep episode warning abuse triggers...--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-06-1835 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.Wake and acheI just woke up and started talking ....--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-06-1839 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.DEATHcarePersonal experiences no Judgement--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-06-1736 minA Bored/Maybe Crazy Woman.Why cant women be friends?What happen to us...What happen to the female bonds.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iesha-theresa-kelly/support
2021-06-1722 min
That Luxe Life@culleyavenue | Creating Your Luxe Home SpaceDani O'Brien of Culley Avenue chat with Iesha aka Lesh on creating luxe spaces within your home, and how she is currently navigating DIY projects and decorating in the home that she and her husband inherited from his family. Dani shares great points on what spaces are the initial ones to focus on when creating those luxe spaces and how to think about luxury in your home in relation to time rather than money.
2021-04-0926 min