BFF Empowerment Podcast

What happens when your fiancé has a secret life, and you find out just weeks before your wedding? In this hilariously raw and empowering episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Charity Sinclair, data expert by day and breakout author of the Amazon #1 bestseller We’re All Dating the Same Guy, to dive into the chaotic, cringeworthy, and sometimes comical world of modern dating.Charity opens up about calling off her wedding after discovering years of betrayal, how narcissistic partners operate under charm and manipulation, and how her dating disaster stories—yes, including a man bringing a stool sample on a date—turned into an act of healing, storytelling, and community empowerment. 💔➡️📖💫Blaque Diamond shares her own laugh-out-loud worst date story (spoiler: it includes chicken tenders.)Together, they cover:Narcissistic red flags vs green flags 💡The myths of online vs in-person dating 💬Dating while healing from toxic relationships ❤️‍🩹Why humor and honesty matter in your dating journey 😅The importance of not letting trauma cloud your future relationships 🌈Plus, Charity drops a surprise gift for listeners at sameguybook.com/podcast📚 We’re All Dating the Same Guy is available on Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble.🎧 Don’t miss this episode if you’ve ever laughed, cried, or wanted to throw your phone at the wall because of dating! Want to be spotlighted as a guest on the “women on the Rise” segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send and interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.com Visit www.bffempowermentpodcast.com to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings on the podcast. Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform to help others discover their next favorite women’s empowerment podcast show.

In this empowering episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Urmi Hossain, a corporate finance professional by day and a passionate creative and advocate by night.Based in Montreal and originally from Italy with Bangladeshi roots, Urmi shares her inspiring journey of navigating multiple cultures, building confidence, and creating space for women to lead authentically. She opens up about her work as a self-published author, speaker, mentor, podcaster, and her role as Co-Chair of the Montreal chapter of Women and Leadership, an organization dedicated to empowering women through mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement.Listeners will hear powerful insights on:Time management, boundaries, and the power of checklistsWomen’s leadership in male-dominated industriesImposter syndrome and learning to advocate for yourselfThe importance of mentorship, representation, and communityPublic speaking confidence and the impact of ToastmastersEmbracing rejection as redirection and growthUrmi also discusses her book Discover Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle, which explores identity, culture, and belonging through her lived experiences growing up between worlds.This episode is filled with wisdom, motivation, and real-life strategies for women who are ready to step into leadership, say yes to opportunities, and shine unapologetically.✨ Tune in, take notes, and get inspired to rise.Check out Urmi’s podcast: Stories Beyond Borders Want to be spotlighted on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send an interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.com Visit www.bffempowermentpodcast.com to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings on the podcast. Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform of choice to help others discover their next favorite women’s empowerment podcast show.

In this candid and heartfelt episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and author Holly Porter, who opens up about the rollercoaster of life, business, motherhood, and healing after a near-death experience.From building 11 businesses while raising a blended family of eight children, to surviving a 70-day COVID hospitalization, Holly shares how she transformed personal tragedy into purpose with her book "Near Death Shift." Together, they explore:✨ The reality of long COVID and bouncing back stronger ✨ What resilience really looks like behind the scenes ✨ How growing up in large families shaped their entrepreneurial mindsets ✨ The power of healing, intuition, and spiritual downloads ✨ And why it's time to stop competing—and start completing one anotherWith laughter, real talk, and soul-stirring takeaways, this episode reminds us that success doesn’t come without setbacks—but second chances can lead to your greatest breakthrough.🔗 Learn more about Holly’s journey and grab her book at neardeathshift.com Want to be spotlighted on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send an interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.com Visit www.bffempowermentpodcast.com to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings on the podcast. Enjoyed this episode? Be sure to leave a review or rating on your platform of choice to help others to discover their next favorite women’s empowerment podcast show!

On this powerful Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Tina Coleman—spiritual teacher, world traveler, former massage therapist, and author of the bold and empowering book Fifty, Fabulous, and Fuckable.Tina shares her extraordinary life journey, from surviving abusive relationships and life-altering car accidents to teaching metaphysics, healing others through bodywork, and ultimately reinventing her life abroad. Now living internationally, Tina opens up about solo travel, cultural awakening, spiritual growth, and what it really means to reclaim your life at midlife.This episode dives deep into:Releasing fear and limiting beliefs around agingWhy turning 50 is not an ending—but a powerful beginningTraveling the world as a solo woman and finding safety, freedom, and healingChallenging societal narratives around women, beauty, gray hair, and desirabilityWriting her book from places like Mexico and Egypt, including finishing it while overlooking the NileHer vision for creating global co-living spaces for womenEmbracing intuition, courage, and doing the scary things anywayWith humor, honesty, and unapologetic confidence, Tina reminds us that life is short, healing is possible, and it’s never too late to choose yourself.✨ This episode is a must-listen for women who are curious about reinvention, empowerment, travel, self-expression, and boldly living life on their own terms—at any age. Visit Tina on: https://beacons.ai/transformbecourageous Visit www.bffempowermentpodcast.com to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings on the BFF Empowerment Podcast. Want to be spotlighted as a guest on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the podcast? Send an interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform of choice to help others discover their next favorite women’s empowerment podcast show.

In this powerful Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, Blaque Diamond sits down with coach, speaker, and author Susan Snow—a woman who knows firsthand what it means to bulldoze through fear. Susan shares the heartbreaking story of losing her father, a Los Angeles police detective, who was ambushed and killed while saving her younger brother’s life on Halloween night when she was just 17. She opens up about the years of unrecognized PTSD, depression, anxiety, emotional masking, and feeling invisible in her own grief—and how a compassionate, trauma-competent therapist finally gave her language, tools, and hope for healing.Susan talks about her journey from silent suffering to writing her deeply vulnerable book, embracing modalities like journaling, breathwork, EFT, EMDR, and nature, and ultimately stepping into her calling as a trauma resiliency coach. She and Blaque Diamond explore forgiveness, breaking generational patterns, releasing guilt and shame, and reclaiming your power after life-shattering trauma. If you’ve ever felt “broken,” silenced, or stuck in your healing journey, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that you can learn to live fully again.Visit Susan’s website at: https://susansnowspeaks.comFollow her on social media at: Susan_Snow_1 on Instagram and SusanSnow1 on TikTok Want to be spotlighted on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send an interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.com Visit: https://bffempowermentpodcast.com to keep up-to-date on the latest happenings on the show. Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform of choice to help others discover their next women’s empowerment show.

In this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with author and survivor Amanda J. Scott to talk about the courage it takes to break free from abusive relationships and begin the journey back to yourself. Amanda shares her story of leaving a 17-year abusive marriage, the subtle ways emotional, verbal, financial, and psychological abuse can show up, and how shame and silence keep so many women trapped. Drawing from her book Finding My Way Back to Me and her work supporting others healing from abuse, she offers wisdom on rebuilding self-worth, learning to trust your intuition, and redefining what healthy love really looks like.Blaque Diamond also opens up about her own experiences as a two-time domestic violence survivor, and together they explore patterns from childhood trauma, how abuse impacts children, and the importance of choosing yourself—even when you don’t have everything figured out yet. This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that you don’t need anyone else’s permission to name abuse, that you are worthy of respect, safety, and love, and that healing is a daily commitment to choosing you. If you or someone you love is navigating an abusive situation or walking the road of recovery, this episode offers hope, validation, and practical encouragement for the journey to freedom. Want to be spotlighted on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send an interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.com Visit www.bffempowermentpodcast.comTo keep up with the latest episodes. Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform of choice to help others discover their next favorite women’s empowerment podcast show.

In this powerful episode of the Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with the extraordinary Roxanne Chaput—a globally renowned modern-day creatrix, oracle, and host of the Soul To Soul podcast. As a mother of three and a conscious leadership mentor based near Canada’s stunning Great Lakes region, Roxanne brings a deep, multidimensional perspective on healing, integrity, and embodied leadership.Together, they explore what it truly means to lead with self-awareness, alignment, and inner truth. Roxanne breaks down the essence of conscious leadership—leading in integrity both publicly and behind closed doors, honoring boundaries, and understanding the patterns and belief systems that shape how we show up in the world.Roxanne also shares her deeply personal journey, including four near-death experiences that served as spiritual catalysts for her evolution. She opens up about navigating male-dominated industries, standing firm in her voice, and choosing alignment over convenience. From the challenges of patriarchal leadership structures to the beauty of intuitive, heart-centered decision-making, she shines a light on what it means to be a woman stepping boldly into her power.They also dive into the interconnectedness of the mind, heart, and soul, exploring how our body's energetic intelligence influences intuition, emotional clarity, and the multidimensional choices we make as leaders, mothers, and change-makers.If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, reconnect with your inner truth, or learn how to make more aligned, soul-driven decisions—this conversation will speak straight to your spirit. Check out Roxanne’s podcast: Soul to Soul with RoxanneVisit her website at: https://www.theilluminationretreat.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorzuvFpzIvytM26PMOv-JPsM4uuJjD-5PGK-4UwyesOhgKtXn8z Want to be spotlighted on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send an interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.com Visit the podcast website at: www.bffempowermentpodcast.com to keep up with the latest episodes. Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform of choice to help others discover their next favorite women’s empowerment podcast show.

Let’s Talk About Grief: The Healing We Didn’t Know We Needed

On this powerful Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, Blaque Diamond sits down with Carolee Beckham—coach, author-in-progress, mother of four, and one half of a transformative duo helping couples and singles become conscious co-creators of their lives. Carolee opens up about healing after repeated infidelity, deconstructing from Mormonism, and rebuilding a life rooted in sovereignty, spirituality, and embodied love.She shares how motherhood, home births, and a worldwide season of travel (including a reset in Bali) ignited her self-trust—and how she and her husband now guide others through their “Ritual Shadow Work” approach: blending astrology, lunar cycles, and intentional practices to illuminate patterns, integrate wounds, and call in new timelines. They also explore bridging spirituality and sexuality, releasing purity-culture shame, and modeling emotional intelligence for their children. You’ll hear about:“Ritual Shadow Work” book (coming soon) and The Magical Story of Us two-volume seriesUsing new/full/dark moon rituals + astrology as mirrors for healingPractical encouragement for reclaiming sexual agency and body wisdomSovereign spirituality vs. religion; choosing community that supports your growth Tune in, take notes, and remember: you’re not a victim of your past—you’re a co-creator of what comes next. Visit Carolee’s website at: www.themagicalstoryofus.comListen to The Magical Story of Us podcast on Apple or Spotify Want to be spotlighted on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the Bff Empowerment Podcast? Send an interest email to: bffempowerment@gmail.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform to help others discover their next favorite women’s empowerment podcast. Visit www.bffempowermentpodcast.comTo keep up-to-date on the latest episodes.

On this empowering Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Leah Johnson—artist, author, retreat leader, and former city council member—whose life journey spans 25 years in politics to a soul-led pivot into painting and transformative healing. Leah opens up about the “addiction to success,” PTSD, postpartum depression, alcoholism, and a suicide attempt—and the courageous decision to step away from reelection to choose motherhood, sobriety, and self-advocacy.Through creativity, spirituality, and community, Leah found a new path: publishing Finding Fantastic Joy (2022), developing a second book, and guiding women’s retreats in Teotihuacan that blend intentional creativity with ancestral wisdom and ceremony.She and Blaque Diamond unpack generational trauma, forgiveness, the divine feminine, and practical ways to build a personal “self-advocacy campaign” that turns pain into purpose.If you’ve ever felt mismatched with your life, this conversation offers hope, tools, and a reminder that healing isn’t a finish line—it’s a loving practice.Visit Leah’s Website at: findingfantasticjoy.com Follow her on Social Media at: Instagram: @FindingFantasticJoy Facebook/LinkedIn: Leah Johnson Follow & review the BFF Empowerment Podcast on your favorite podcast platform, and visit bffempowermentpodcast.com to stay up-to-date with the latest episodesWant to be featured on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the podcast? Send an interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.com

In this inspiring Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with author, mother, and braille proofreader Jo Elizabeth Pinto to talk about the power of storytelling, perseverance, and passion. Jo shares her remarkable journey of being a published author for over a decade, having written across multiple genres—from poetry and young adult fiction to romance and memoir. With nearly 30 years of experience as a braille proofreader and six books under her belt, Jo’s story is one of creativity, resilience, and dedication to her craft.Blaque Diamond and Jo connect deeply as fellow authors, discussing their shared love for self-publishing, the rewards of winning literary awards, and the fulfillment that comes from touching readers’ lives through their words. Together, they celebrate the beauty of writing, the courage it takes to share your truth, and the impact of empowering stories written by women who refuse to be limited by circumstance.Tune in to be uplifted, motivated, and reminded that your story—no matter how different—is worth telling.Visit Jo’s website at: www.brightsideauthor.comFollow her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/brightsideauthor Follow the podcast on social media: @bffempowermentpodcastVisit our website at: www.bffempowermentpodcast.com Want to be spotlighted as a “Women on the Rise” guest on the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send an interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform of choice to help others discover their next favorite women’s empowerment podcast show.

In this empowering conversation, your host Blaque Diamond sits down with author, historian, and lifelong educator Barbara Mojica—the mind behind the Little Miss History series, to explore why knowing our history fuels critical thinking, confident leadership, and a better future. Barbara shares her journey from general education teacher to special education director and district administrator, and how collaborating with speech, OT, and PT teams shaped her student-centered approach. Together, Blaque Diamond and Barbara dive into advocating for children with ADHD, ODD, and autism; building strong IEPs and behavior intervention plans; navigating general ed vs. integrated settings; and why smaller, hands-on learning environments like Montessori, charter, and micro schools can help kids thrive. They also talk STEM-sparked curiosity, teaching kids how to think (not just what to think), and practical ways parents—blind, sighted, and everything in between—can mentor, model compassion, and champion their child’s strengths. You’ll learn:- How history instruction grows real-world critical thinking- What to ask for in IEPs and collaboration with school teams- Strategies for social-skills coaching and speech-related frustration- Options beyond traditional public school (charter, Montessori, micro schools)- Parent power: advocating with clarity, specificity, and optimism Guest resources: Explore books, blog posts, classroom tips, and videos via Barbara’s hub at littlemisshistory.com(plus her YouTube and Pinterest linked there). If this episode inspired you, leave a rating/review and share it with another parent or educator who needs a boost! Want to be spotlighted on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send an interest email to: bffempowerment@gmail.com Visit bffempowermentpodcast.com to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes.

In this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with transformational life and business coach, motivational speaker, and podcast host Neena Perez. From overcoming abuse, teen pregnancy, and poverty, Neena shares how she turned her pain into purpose and now helps women align their God-given gifts with their businesses through her programs Purpose by Design and Wisdom to Wealth.Together, they dive deep into breaking free from self-sabotage, renewing the mind, and moving from survival mode into a thriving, purpose-driven life. Neena also opens up about her personal journey with healing, resilience, and faith—and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right support system.Tune in to gain insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, building impactful businesses, and embracing transformation. This episode will inspire you to recognize your worth, step boldly into your calling, and start creating the life you deserve.✨ Key Topics:Turning trauma into transformationBreaking cycles of self-sabotageAligning purpose with businessFaith, healing, and empowermentPractical steps to live victoriously🎧 Listen now and be empowered to rise above survival mode and step fully into your power! Check out Neena Perez’s podcast: Straight Talk No Sugar AddedVisit her websites at: neenaperez.comStraighttalknosugaradded.com Want to be spotlighted as a “Women on the Rise” guest on the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send an interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.com Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform to help others discover their next favorite women’s empowerment podcast.

In this empowering Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with coach, speaker, and Next Level University’s Director of Group Coaching Amy Lenius. Amy shares her journey from studying anatomy and physiology to becoming a women’s health speaker after living with endometriosis—and how honoring women’s cyclical nature informs the way she coaches habits, goals, and sustainable growth.You’ll learn:What endometriosis is (and why it’s often misunderstood), plus how it can impact periods, fertility, digestion, and the nervous system.The difference between self-worth and self-belief, and why both matter for consistency and results.How to uncover your core values (try the Brené Brown core values list), spot core wounds, and align beliefs with your biggest goals.Inside Next Level University: their daily podcast, free book club and monthly masterclasses, and a 12-week group coaching Podcast Accelerator combining personal development, podcast growth, and business strategy. Connect with Amy: @AmyLenius on Instagram and Facebook (first call is free).Connect with us: Follow BFF Empowerment Podcast on all major platforms, visit bffempowermentpodcast.com, and email bffempowerment@gmail.com to be featured on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the podcast Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your podcast platform of choice to help others discover their next favorite women’s empowerment podcast.

This week on the BFF Empowerment Podcast, we’re honoring Meet the Blind Month with a powerful showcase of blind and visually impaired women who are rewriting the narrative of disability. Too often, society underestimates what we can achieve, but these inspiring voices prove that blindness is not a limitation, it’s simply a different way of navigating life.From published authors, entrepreneurs, inventors, and performers to advocates, pageant queens, mothers, and community leaders, these women open their hearts and share their journeys of resilience, creativity, and determination. You’ll hear stories of overcoming sudden vision loss, chasing independence, building businesses, performing on stage, and turning personal challenges into platforms for empowerment and change.Their collective message is clear: disability does not equal inability.Through their voices, you’ll discover courage, vision, and unstoppable passion that defies stereotypes and empowers us all to see people for who they truly are.Tune in and celebrate with us as we uplift these phenomenal women, including your host Bianca “Blaque Diamond” Johnson, the 2025 Ms. Altruistic titleholder, award-winning author, poet, and advocate for empowerment without limits.✨ Be inspired. Be empowered. And remember: we may not have eyesight, but we all have vision.” Want to be spotlighted on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send an interest email to:bffempowerment@gmail.com Enjoy this podcast show all about empowerment? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform of choice to help others discover their new favorite women’s empowerment podcast.

In this empowering Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Khiara Cureton, an executive career and wealth coach, keynote speaker, healthcare executive, and founder of AncHer Co.Khiara shares her inspiring journey of navigating career growth, motherhood, and money management, and how her personal struggles with career delays and financial identity as a new mom led her to create AncHer Co.—a holistic coaching program that helps ambitious mothers align their career goals, financial health, and personal fulfillment.Together, they discuss the myths that hold women back, including the fear of negotiating salaries, delaying career transitions, and the heavy weight of “success guilt.” Khiara offers practical strategies like her Stop, Start, Continue method, micro-steps for lasting progress, and reframing money as a tool for freedom and empowerment. She also highlights why women must learn to prioritize themselves without guilt, embrace imperfect progress, and build confidence in both their financial and career decisions.If you’ve ever wondered how to juggle motherhood, career ambition, and wealth building without burning out—or felt torn between being a “good mom” and a powerful woman—this episode is for you. Visit Khiara’s website at: www.ancherco.com Want to be a spotlight guest on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send an interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.com Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform of choice to help others discover their next favorite empowerment podcast.

In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond welcomes Shannon Michelle, a survivor of a near-fatal motorcycle accident, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and breast cancer. Shannon opens up about how she lost everything — from her memory to her mobility — and had to completely relearn how to live, think, walk, and speak.Through unwavering faith, community support, and her own self-healing practices, Shannon began a journey of miraculous recovery. She shares how she found purpose in her pain, the power of being present, and how she turned her trauma into transformation.They also explore her book, Step Into Your Miracle, her upcoming “Patch” self-care classes, and her empowering insights on energy healing, spirituality, and living with intention.This episode is a heart-to-heart conversation about:Overcoming traumatic brain injury and memory lossSurviving breast cancer after a life-altering accidentThe emotional toll and strength required for full-body healingThe importance of faith (in any form), self-care, and present-moment livingHow Shannon's daughter became her strength during recoveryWhether you're on your own healing journey, supporting someone through trauma, or seeking inspiration to start over, this conversation is a testament to human resilience and divine alignment.Visit Shannon’s website at: www.stepintoyourmiracle.comCheck out her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Step-Into-Your-Miracle-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0F1LB3XVZ?ref_=ast_author_dp Want to be a guest on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send your interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form on the BFF Empowerment Podcast website. Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your favorite platform of choice to help others discover their next favorite women’s empowerment podcast show.

In this unfiltered and deeply personal episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, your host Blaque Diamond shares a jaw-dropping true story of workplace discrimination she endured as a blind professional. After proudly being crowned Ms. Altruistic 2025 in the 9th Annual Ms. Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant, Blaque Diamond opens up about a painful but powerful experience with the North Carolina Department of Revenue, where her job offer was rescinded solely due to her blindness.This episode exposes the harsh truth behind employment discrimination, ableism in the workplace, and the systemic barriers faced by blind and visually impaired professionals. Blaque Diamonds doesn't just recount her experience—she takes you on the emotional rollercoaster of fighting back legally, navigating retaliation, and ultimately reclaiming her power by walking away and starting anew in a space where she’s valued.Key topics discussed: Why 70–85% of blind and visually impaired people are unemployed or underemployedThe psychological toll of isolation, tokenism, and forced invisibility at workWhy “equal opportunity employer” is often just a legal checkbox, not a realityThe power of resilience, self-worth, and advocacy in the face of systemic injusticeA spoken word performance of Bianca’s moving poem, Modern Day Rosa Parks💬 “I wasn’t asking for sympathy. I was asking for opportunity.”This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in disability rights, workplace equity, inclusion, accessibility, civil rights, and employment law. It’s also an empowering reminder that blindness does not equal brokenness, and no one should be silenced, sidelined, or underestimated. 📣 Connect & Contribute:Share your own experience with employment discrimination by emailing BFFEmpowerment@gmail.comLearn more or listen to past episodes at BFFEmpowermentPodcast.comFollow BFF Empowerment Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and YouTubeWant to be a spotlight guest on the "Women on the Rise" segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send an interest email to bffempowerment@gmail.comEnjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcasting platform so that others can discover their next favorite podcast show.

In this empowering Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Tracey Napier; an intuitive life coach, Reiki practitioner, author of Get Changed: How to Be the Master of Your Own Life, and a woman who transformed what once felt like a limitation into her greatest strength.Tracey opens up about her journey of overcoming childhood bullying, finding her spiritual path after the loss of her mother, and embracing her voice—literally and figuratively—as a gift rather than a barrier. She shares how intuitive practices, inner healing, and faith led her to discover her psychic abilities, write her first book, and begin empowering women to release fear, unlock their potential, and step boldly into their power.Blaque Diamond and Tracey also connect deeply on their shared experiences of living with disabilities—Tracey with her cleft palate and Blaque Diamond with blindness—and how those perceived challenges have fueled their determination to chase their dreams, inspire others, and live life without limits.Learn more here: www.traceynapier.com Want to be a spotlight guest on the “Women on the Rise” segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast? Send your interest email to: bffempowerment@gmail.com Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms @Bffempowermentpodcast Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform to help other potential listeners discover their next favorite empowerment podcast.

In this empowering episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond opens up about her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and embracing identity as her mother’s daughter. After recently moving into a new home, blending families, and celebrating her 36th birthday, she reflects on the positive traits she inherited from her mother—despite surviving an abusive childhood.Blaque Diamond shares how her mother’s drive, education, and fashion sense live on in her, shaping her commitment to empowerment, style, and creating a welcoming home.She also discusses her decision to compete in the 2025 Ms. Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant as contestant #341, stepping out of her comfort zone to inspire women—especially those who are blind or visually impaired—to embrace their beauty, confidence, and power.This heartfelt conversation dives into themes of healing generational trauma, building self-esteem, navigating blended family life, and practicing self-care through fashion and home design. Plus, you’ll hear a special shoutout to small business Uniquely Sweet for crafting her unforgettable birthday cake.If you’ve ever struggled with self-acceptance, battled with low self-esteem, or wanted to turn pain into purpose, this episode will remind you that you are strong, beautiful, and unstoppable.Uniquely Sweet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575713000926Call to place an order at: (504) 251-9094Want to be spotlighted as a “Women on the Rise” guest? Send an interest email to: bffempowerment@gmail.comDo you enjoy listening to this podcast show? Leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform of choice to help other listeners discover their next favorite empowering podcast.