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What's Next Mel?Dive into Crenshaw at Midnight with Xian BellXian Bell, a music artist that has been placed on Apple's Music Artist to look out for in 2023.
We sit down with Xian Bell to talk about his latest album, Crenshaw at Midnight.
We speak about his process on creating this album?
The highs and lows of being an independent music artist.
His take on R&B being consider "dead/canceled"
You can follow Xian on social media:
Instagram: @xian_bell
Twitter: @xian_bell
Listen to Crenshaw at Midnight album
Stay up...2023-01-2729 minWhat's Next Mel?Creatives F#*k Your AnxietyI speak with Jada, the CEO of INDI Media Group. Who created F**k Anxiety. We speak on creatives who might have fallen into their fear due to mental health and anxiety. Sometimes anxiety and fear pressures us into thinking that we should create or publish our work because we are not good enough. Coming together allows us to create a safe space for creatives, empaths, and more to share their fears, goals, and accomplishments.
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What's Next Mel?Black Men & Mental HealthWe see it talked about on social media or amongst family and friends but are we truly helping Black Men and their Mental Health.
I speak with Kam, a mental health advocate on how society pressures Black Men & what it does to their mental health.
We speak on Black male celebrities and how they either help or not on raising awareness for Black Men and their mental health.
Why are older generations scared to believe that mental health is an issue or concern?
Kam Phillips facilitates programs that integrate financial and e...2022-04-0838 min
What's Next Mel?Real Friends, How Many of Us?"...Lookin' for real friends (real friends), How many of us? How many of us are real friends; To real friends, to the real end, 'Til the wheels fall off, 'til the wheels don't spin..." - Kanye West (Real Friends- The Life of Pablo)
Some of our friends truly aren't real. As we continue to grow and go on our journeys of life. Friendships change because each of us go through our evolution.
In this episode, I talk about boundaries, growth, and more with friends.
Connect with us:
Instagram: @whatsnextmel
Website: What's Next Mel?
Youtube: What's Next Mel
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Support this pod...2022-03-2523 minWhat's Next Mel?Holistic LifestyleIt's 2022 and we're going through a transition from a global pandemic to some type of "normalcy." As we go through this transition, you have heard or seen people discussing living a Holistic lifestyle.
Holistic living is a lifestyle that nourishes your mind, body, and soul. It is a way of looking at the bigger picture and connecting with one self.
We speak with Jacklyn Sweet on living a Holistic lifestyle and how we can start this journey of a more conscious living.
Jacklyn Sweet is a Certified Holistic Life and Wellness Coach, registered yoga...2022-03-1148 minWhat's Next Mel?Imposter SyndromeChristina Flach is a Celebrity Makeup and Hair Artist and the creator/CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup.
Christina was married to professional tennis player, Ken Flach. In 2018, he died after a brief bout of sepsis. Since then, Christina has been dedicated to raising public awareness of the danger of sepsis, the symptoms to watch for, and the importance of receiving swift medical attention. She has partnered with Sepsis Alliance to produce awareness campaigns highlighting Ken’s story.
On this episode, we talk to Christina about facing your imposter syndrome head on and how to overcome it while running a business.
Imp...2022-02-2535 minWhat's Next Mel?Hold Yourself AccountableI'm sharing my story of when I didn't hold myself accountable with an old friend. How I thought that everyone else around me was the problem. The resources that I learned to got me to the place of holding myself accountable.
When you become accountable for your behavior and actions toward others; you grow!
Through self-love and self reflecting, I learned how to become the best version of myself. It allowed me to hold myself accountable in future situations and to hold other people accountable while understanding that were all on different levels of growth. ...2022-02-1819 minWhat's Next Mel?Navigating the Dating SceneWe are back for an all new season on What's Next Mel?
We are starting off season 3 of What's Next Mel? with Alison (dating & relationship coach).
We talk about the dating apps, commitment, and more.
Alison Wellington has been counseling clients for over 10 years. Most recently, due to her own love story, Alison has decided to dedicate her talents to work directly with women 30+ who are looking for guidance in finding the partner she deserves.
Connect with Alison:
Please email her at Info@AlignwithAlison.com for inquiries.
Insta...2022-02-1140 minWhat's Next Mel?Season 3 TrailerThis season's theme is "Looking in the Mirror!"
We are self-reflecting, being honest with ourselves, and holding ourselves accountable!
Are you ready?
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsnextmel/support2022-02-0401 minWhat's Next Mel?Bitcoin & CryptocurrencyHave you been hearing a lot about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency? Are you unsure if you should put money into Bitcoin? Is this new direction that we're heading for currency and finances?
I speak with Melissa about her journey into cryptocurrency and how it works and is beneficial to businesses and individuals.
Melissa Henderson is a prolific writer and digital media executive with past roots at Ebony, Essence, Elle, and The Huffington Post. Her specialty is urban storytelling mixed with an international approach. In 2016, she founded Violet Summer®️, a design and technology-driven boutique writing company, which can b...2021-10-0838 minWhat's Next Mel?Social JusticeStatistics show that each year, nearly 2,000 babies are born in prison. On April 9, 1995, Byron was part of that statistic. He is also known as Mosoul. He is an author, activist, social entrepreneur and scholar. He is the founder of From The Hood For The Hood: A 501C3 nonprofit dedicated to developing, empowering, and engaging young people and communities that are often overlooked while being a training catalyst for social justice.
In the midst of the pandemic, receiving death threats and having his property vandalized. He led several social justice initiatives, over a dozen protests across the nation, c...2021-09-2432 minWhat's Next Mel?Learn how to navigate pregnancy & postpartum.Have you and your partner been thinking about becoming pregnant?
Are you currently pregnant or recently given birth to your beautiful baby?
You want listen to this episode as I speak with Chanel (A Werking Mama).
Chanel Hogue is a Wife, Mama of two, Birth Doula, Virtual Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Lactation Educator. She is passionate about providing mamas with the education, resources and support to achieve a fearless and positive natural birth. She truly believes our bodies were designed to do this and with the proper preparation and support, we can!
He...2021-09-1042 minWhat's Next Mel?What is Spirituality to You?Have you questioned your religion or spirituality that was put on you from birth?
Are you exploring different religions? Are your learning more about your spirits and ancestors?
I speak with Javia, a psychic & tarot reader. She is a numerologist and Reiki Master.
She is a boy mom.
We talk about her journey to becoming a tarot reader.
We speak on our spiritual journey's and what tools to use on your journey.
Connect with Javia: (currently her books are closed, but follow her on soci...2021-08-2728 minWhat's Next Mel?Entrepreneurs & Their Mental HealthAre you an entrepreneur and getting overwhelmed by the multiple hats that you wear? It's not easy running your own business and doing it by yourself. We talk to another entrepreneur about how they stay positive and focused throughout their journey. How they make sure that their mental health is priority while running their businesses.
Based in Miami, Danielle Montreuil is a multi-faceted Entrepreneur who comes accompanied with an extensive background in Digital Brand Consulting, Creative Direction, Business Development and Fashion Design. Her journey into entrepreneurship started in New York in 2008 when she began interning for a prominent contemporary designer a...2021-08-1333 minWhat's Next Mel?Do you know the Green & Red Flags in Dating & a Relationship?We have Season 1 guest, Jada back for another episode on Season 2!
Jada and I sit down and talk about the Red flags to avoid when it comes to dating and a relationship. Learning that when you see these red flags; it's time to make an exit. Also learning to embrace the green flags that our partner has and shares with us in our relationship. Is there such a thing as yellow flags that can be turned into green flags or move to red flags. Find out on this episode!
A woman of Faith, an Author, Podcast Host, Dating & Relationship Coach...2021-07-3038 minWhat's Next Mel?What's Your Creative Niche?Have you been trying to figure out your creative niche?
Do you know what you're creative niche and trying to figure out how to dominate it?
We talk to Yasmine about being able to explore her creative niche and creating a lane for yourself.
Yasmine Creese-Brown attended American University and graduated with an accounting degree. After briefly becoming a registered financial advisor and hedge fund accountant, she quickly realized that she needed an outlet to combine her love for math and creativity. Her journey led her down a path of board game concept des...2021-07-1629 minWhat's Next Mel?Toxic Work Environments & Our Mental HealthEbonee is back for another mental health talk.
We talk about toxic work environments and how it affects our mental health.
Ebonee Gilliard is a Communications Director in big tech, focusing on social media and employee engagement. She has ten years of experience in communications; internal, external and executive level. Ebonee studied Journalism, Public Relations and Strategic Communication at the The University of Oklahoma, where she was part of the National Education of Women’s Leadership (N.E.W.). She also studied abroad via the American University in London and was able to partner with Journalism and Communication giants like the...2021-07-0249 minWhat's Next Mel?Breaking the Stigma of HIV & Spiritual AwakeningZora Voyce is an African American female that was born with HIV.
Her purpose is to inspire people to heal and define themselves through self-love. We don’t have to subject ourselves to a flawed narrative that aims to oppress and control how we feel about our self-image.
Get access to self love healing resources by following @Zora Voyce on Instagram
And by following her organization @mypurora.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsnextmel/support2021-06-1846 minWhat's Next Mel?The Best of Season 1I'm forever thankful for everyone that was a guest on my podcast!
We talk about the best episodes of season 1 and more of an intro about Melanie!
I hope that you all enjoyed season 1 of What's Next Mel?
I can't wait to come back for season 2!!!!
IG: @whatsnextmel
Website: whatsnextmel.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsnextmel/support2021-05-2825 min
What's Next Mel?Can Women & Men Be Just Friends?I sit down with my best guy friend Nicholas of over 18 years! One, I can't believe we've been friends for almost two decades! It's absolutely crazy that time has flown by so fast. We talk about our friendship from the beginning to now. We talk about our platonic friendship; how we differ from other women and men friendships. We discuss how our friendship has affected our relationships with partners. What it's like to have a person that had your back that of the opposite sex. Nicholas is more than a best friend but like a brother to me. Enjoy us...2021-05-1433 min
What's Next Mel?Balancing Life through Spirituality, Boundaries & More...Are you trying to balance family, relationship, career, religion, and more? Is it starting to be overwhelming and you need someone to help guide you and give you the tools to make life a little bit more structured and flowing. I talk with Yolanda (life coach & ministry work) about balancing life through this pandemic and when we get back to "normal". We also discuss spirituality and ministry work and how the Lord has helped us find our gifts that were able to share and help others with.
Yolanda D. Mercer of Raleigh, NC is a lover of ministry, writing, and c...2021-04-3032 min
What's Next Mel?Millennial Women in Relationships & DatingMillennial Women are either are dating to find their partner and want to start a family. Or they are married and starting a family with their partner. What if they are genuinely happy being single and want to focus on their career before settling down? Should their family, friends, and society make them feel that they aren't really a women because they don't have a partner or kids at 30? Do women know that sometimes they could be the problem in their relationship? Let's dive into millennial women in relationships and dating with Jada Moore (dating and relationship coach).
2021-04-1639 min
What's Next Mel?Let's Talk About SexThe most taboo topic to talk about at the dinner table! We are talking about sex! As millennials most of us are exploring sexual intercourse with our partner. Some of us are curious about sex toys, positions, and more but don't feel comfortable talking about it with our partner. Some of us love talking about sex and talk about it openly with our friends and partners. While others like to keep the sex talk more private.
I had the pleasure of talking to Shirley, who has a degree in marriage and relationship therapy. This has allowed her t...2021-04-0230 min
What's Next Mel?Creating Multiple Lanes with EntrepreneurshipI wanted to continue our conversation on Entrepreneurship because I believe it is a huge topic for millennials. I connected with Lauren aka Cozy Lo through Clubhouse. I'm grateful to had this conversation with her. It was absolutely amazing; we were able to connect on our age and being entrepreneurs during a pandemic. We also talk about what its like to be scared through our journey of owning our own business.
Another great point in our conversation is about following your passions and dreams. It's okay to do multiple different things at the same if it makes y...2021-03-1933 min
She Talks MovementHow to Become More Spiritually Conscious with Melanie KinchenIn today’s episode, we discussed how to become more spiritually conscious with special guest Melanie Kinchen, Founder of This is M.E. Follow Melanie Kinchen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsnextmel/https://www.instagram.com/melelizabethllc/ https://www.instagram.com/thisismeboutiquenyc/ Check out her boutique at https://www.thisismeboutique.com #ROCKTHETABLE A new series showcasing multi-faceted women called #rockthetable Our first guest is Daisy, a community advocate, activist, and organizer who created “The Work Isn’t Done” newsletter! When you sign up for this newsletter you are subscribing to pledge to continue your anti-white supremacy education and fight all form...2021-03-1843 min
What's Next Mel?EntrepreneurshipThe biggest thing that is being talked about is entrepreneurship. Everyone has their opinions on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
I sit down with Elaina an entrepreneur who has started her own small business. We talk about the struggles of entrepreneurship but also the great moments that entrepreneurship brings to our lives.
Elaina Lyons is the owner of Lyons Share Marketing, LLC, an agency that works with small businesses and nonprofits to help them reach more people and expand their reach. Lyons is also a volunteer firefighter, and spends every third day on shift at...2021-03-0531 min
What's Next Mel?Were we prepared for our 30s?Jasma Olivia has built up quite a resume during her high school, college, and professional career. As a junior at Langston Hughes High School in Fairburn, GA, Jasma founded Zeta Nu Beta, an all-girls social organization that focused on leadership, sisterhood, and community service. Active for five consecutive school years (2009-2014), the organization completed over 300+ hours of community service.
Jasma then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree full-time while serving in The United States Air Force on Active Duty. Her last duty station before separating after five years of service was in Washington D.C at...2021-02-1230 min
What's Next Mel?Lets Talk About Mental HealthI talk with Ebonee on how mental health has affected us personally, family, friends, and relationships.
Ebonee Gilliard is a Communications Specialist in big tech, focusing on social media and employee engagement. She has ten years of experience in communications; internal, external and executive level. Ebonee studied Journalism, Public Relations and Strategic Communication at the The University of Oklahoma, where she was part of the National Education of Women’s Leadership (N.E.W.). She also studied abroad via the American University in London and was able to partner with Journalism and Communication giants like the BBC and...2021-01-2945 min
What's Next Mel?Relationship with Ourselves & OthersSeason 1 has begun and were starting with a powerful first episode. I had the pleasure to connect with Toni Hunt, the founder of Power She Holds. "The Power She Holds, helps teach high-achieving millennial women how to create powerful relationships to unlock their life’s purpose..." (mission statement).
Toni Hunt started The Power She Holds in 2018 after going through a personal journey that lifted her self worth and forced her to never look back. After graduating college in Ohio, Hunt accepted a job in Washington D.C. This move away from family, friends and everything as she kne...2021-01-1555 min
What's Next Mel?TrailerHi Queens,
I am excited to bring to you, What's Next Mel? a blog that has now expanded into podcast. This expansion of What's Next Mel? is all about millennial women. We are talking about navigating from our late 20s to our 30s. Come join me as we talk about starting our own family, friendships, career, dating, sex, traveling, and more! I share not only my experience as being a millennial women but other women and even men come and share their stories! I hope that my journey and others journey will help you in your navigation t...2020-12-0900 min