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From Grief To PurposeSingle, Whole, and Worthy: Rewriting Your Relationship Narrative with Fanny TristanIn this empowering episode of From Grief to Purpose, I’m joined by Fanny Tristan, LCSW-R — a Licensed Trauma Therapist and Coach for Single Women of Color, and the founder of Her Soul Supply, a coaching platform that helps women stop centering romance in their happiness and build lives rooted in purpose, self-trust, and meaningful connection.With over 15 years of experience in mental health, Fanny offers a grounded, liberating perspective on singlehood—especially for women navigating the constant pressures of where they “should” be in life. Her work challenges the outdated belief that wholeness comes only from partnershi...2025-08-1341 minFrom Grief To PurposeEmpowering Fathers, Strengthening Families – A Conversation with Midlands Fatherhood CoalitionIn this powerful episode of From Grief To Purpose, Coach Nina is joined by Mr. Anthony Langford and Mr. Eric Neal of Midlands Fatherhood Coalition (MFC)—a nonprofit organization that’s transforming families and communities by supporting positive, responsible fatherhood.Midlands Fatherhood Coalition brightens the future of children by engaging fathers through peer group sessions, individualized goal setting, and case management. Whether it's navigating custody and visitation, parenting challenges, or employment barriers, MFC meets fathers where they are and walks with them toward growth, purpose, and stability.All services are free for fathers with children ages...2025-08-1152 minFrom Grief To PurposeYou Can Lead Me, But Will I Follow? What Tango Teaches Us About Trust, Leadership, and Love with Linda SuttonIn this powerful episode of From Grief to Purpose, we’re kicking off our August Relationship Series with a fresh perspective on connection, communication, and leadership in love.My guest, Linda Sutton, is an international performing artist, inspirational speaker, and expert in relationship dynamics through the art of tango. Through her 22TANGO Transformation Framework, Linda breaks down how Argentine tango reveals the unspoken power dynamics of love—where leadership and follow-through require trust, intention, and rhythm.We explore: 💃🏾 What it really means to lead in love 🕺🏽 Why following isn’t weakness, bu...2025-08-0655 minFrom Grief To PurposeA Conversation with Donna Woolam on Spousal Loss, Faith, and Embracing New DirectionsToday, we’re honored to have a special guest, Donna Woolam, an experienced life and business coach, speaker, and Elite Certified Life Coach. Driven by her calling to see women step into their God-given purpose, Donna provides the best biblical and actionable guidance to help others grow. Her expertise includes action-oriented training, spiritually challenging truth, and creating an atmosphere of hope. She has been recognized by her clients for her extraordinary commitment to calling them higher into their purpose and empowering them to embrace new directions.In this episode, we’ll explore Donna’s personal journey through the lo...2025-08-041h 04From Grief To PurposeStill I Write: A Story of Grief, Grace, and GritIn this powerful episode of From Grief to Purpose, I’m joined by author, poet, and spoken word artist Brittney Charisse Davis. Together, we explore what it means to keep writing, creating, and living after experiencing unimaginable loss—including the death of both parents and navigating deep personal grief.Brittney opens up about how journaling became her refuge, how her faith in Jesus helped her heal, and why she’s passionate about helping others turn their pain into purpose. From poetry to publishing, she continues to use her voice to let others know: you are not alone.2025-07-301h 01From Grief To PurposeFrom Heartbreak to Purpose: Dr. Nicole Rochester's Next ChapterDr. Nicole shares that from the outside, it looked like she had it all—a thriving career as a pediatrician, a successful healthcare consulting business, and two beautiful daughters.Then in 2023, her world shifted as she faced the hardest chapter of her life: ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss.Tune in June 4th. In this powerful episode of From Grief to Purpose, Dr. Nicole—who describes herself as a “recovering perfectionist” and the “strong friend”—opens up about her transformational journey through grief and into purpose. Rooted in vulnerability, community, and her unshakable...2025-07-2357 minFrom Grief To PurposeFrom HELL To HOPE: Getting Back Up When You Feel CrushedHave you ever felt like all of hell has broken loose in your life? Like you're barely holding on, even though you know God? This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, shaken, or spiritually exhausted. Together, we talk about how to trust God in the middle of chaos, what it looks like to rise again when life knocks you down, and the spiritual and practical steps that can help you find your footing again.Pastor Shaniqua is the Founder of The Creative Counseling Network, a Professional Life Coach, Pastoral & Temperament Counselor, wife, mother of two beautiful...2025-07-161h 36From Grief To PurposeY’all Play Too Much (Talk Yo Talk Sis)In this episode of Talk Yo Talk Sis—my solo chats with you here on the From Grief to Purpose podcast—we’re diving into the hard truth about procrastination, delayed obedience, and playing small with what God already told us to take seriously.⚠️ This is your wake-up call: your purpose, peace, and healing are not things to play with. It’s time to stop stalling and start walking in alignment with what God has already spoken.🎧 Subscribe for more faith-based encouragement and real talk on healing, purpose, and growth.📚 Grab a copy of my lates...2025-07-1144 minFrom Grief To PurposeEPISODE 1: Strong Enough to Feel: Men Need a Safe Place to Heal TooWelcome back to From Grief To Purpose, hosted by Minnina “Nina” Smith — Daughter of the Most High God, Certified Grief Coach, Certified Christian Life Coach, Certified in Systemic Couple & Family Therapy, Trained in Trauma-Informed Care, U.S. Army Veteran, Counseling Graduate Student, Sister, Aunt, Friend, and Dog Mom.This faith-based podcast is a safe space for healing, growth, and real conversations. At the heart of every episode is one guiding question: How do we turn our pain into purpose?Expect weekly encouragement through:✨ Faith-filled truths 💬 Honest stories of t...2025-06-271h 26