A Well Lived Life Podcast

Welcome to A Well Lived Life Podcast. I'm your host, Courtney Williamson. In this podcast, we explore what it truly means to live a well-lived life. We'll delve into various aspects of well-being, from health and wellness to personal growth, relationships, and finding joy in the everyday moments.

Anthony Mock: Founder of Mock & Co Jewelry; How To Buy Fine Jewelry; What To Look For In An Engagement Ring; Which 4 C Matters For Diamonds

Anthony is the Founder of Mock & Co Jewelry and he walks us through how to properly select fine jewelry and diamonds. This is a must-listen episode of you are in the market for jewelry. Connect with Anthony ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Diamonds Natural Diamonds Natural Diamonds versus Man-Made Diamonds Fine Jewelry How To Purchase Fine Jewelry  Choosing An Engagement Ring 4Cs

03-12
40:54

Vernard Alexander: How To Make Connections On Social Media And In-Person; The Power Of Connection

Vernard, the Connecting King, talks about getting over shyness and stepping into the spotlight on social media, whether it's for your brand or for your job. We also talk about the importance and value of in-person events. Connect with Vernard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Networking How to connect with others Connecting Business connections 

03-05
49:48

Isaac Addae: Traveling To Ghana; The Year Of The Return; Best Way To Travel To Ghana

Isaac takes us on a journey to Ghana and tells us the best places to visit and how to experience the rich culture. If you've ever been curious about what it's like to travel to West Africa, this is the episode to listen to. Connect with Isaac ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn about traveling to Ghana July 18-27, 2025 HERETo connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Traveling Ghana Ghana Travel West African Travel Ghana Year Of The Return

02-25
46:23

2024 Recap: Top 10 Episodes

Happy New Year! Let's take a look back at the top 10 episodes for 2024. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

12-31
39:45

Domari Dickinson : Parenting/Family Coach; How To Navigate The Holiday Season; Establishing And Honoring Boundaries; Balancing Joy And Grief

Merry Christmas Eve! While the holidays can be an exciting and joyous time, they can also bring up feelings of grief, overwhelm, and anxiety. My guest, Domari Dickinson, talks about how to manage your emotions during the last part of our holiday season. Connect with Domari ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Setting boundaries Parenting Family counseling

12-24
36:23

2024 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Procrastinators: Gifts That Will Arrive Just In Time For The Holidays

Things to do Zoo/aquarium yearly pass  Season tickets to the symphony  Round of golf  Round of tennis  Sauna studios  Floating studios  Learner  MasterClass UDEMY  Skillshare  Exercise geek Walking pad  Fitbit The Pilates class  Planet Fitness membership Quirky gifts Legacy tree hire a genealogist Dear Holmes murder mystery  Fashion girlie House of color  Rent The Runway  FabFitFun Skincare makeup girlie Glo body (recieve 20% off for being a listener) Sephora  Ulta  Travel obsessed  Travel-sized toiletries Hopper gift card  Practical gifts Gift card to the grocery store Gift card for utilities Gas gift card Cleaning services (The Maids and Merry Maids) Floral delivery  To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Holiday shopping Christmas gift list Gift guide Last minute gift guide

12-17
31:03

Dr. Nicole Peoples: Functional Medicine Doctor, Take Control Over Your Health, Ways To Prevent Disease, Stages Of Women's Health

Did you know that it's not a doctor's job to keep you healthy? My conversation with Dr. Nicole Peoples, a functional medicine doctor, was eye-opening. She shares ways that we can work on our health to prevent disease. We also talk about the stages of women's health (pre-menopause and menopause). Connect with Dr. Peoples ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit her website ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join her FREE Facebook community ⁠HERE⁠. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Functional Medicine Womens Hormones Menopause Pre-menopause Disease prevention

12-10
45:20

Alecia Dawn: Founder Of Yogamotif; Using Movement To Heal; Yoga Practice

Movement is key for our health and well-being. Join me as I speak with Alecia about making space in your life for movement and how it can help improve your overall outlook. Connect with Alecia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit her website ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Yoga Movement

12-03
38:49

Chef Ashley James: Michelin Trained Chef and Restaurateur; How To Become A Better Home Cook; What To Look For When Sourcing Ingredients; How To Fall In Love WIth Cooking

Being known for cooking a dish well is such a flex! Chef Ashley James is Michelin-trained and knows her way around a kitchen. She shares her tried and true techniques that will help you graduate from bringing ice and utensils to food gatherings to being asked to bring "that dish" that everyone loves. Connect with Chef Ashley ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit her website ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. How to cook better Cooking lessons Improve your cooking Home chef

11-26
37:06

Alison Armstrong: Identifying Our Purpose And Priorities; The Role Of Respect And Trust In Relationships

Men and women are different in many ways, sometimes making it difficult for us to notice when we push each other's buttons. My guest, Alison Armstrong, has been studying men and women for 30 years. We talk about the importance of identifying our purpose and priorities as well as the role of respect and trust in relationships. Connect with Alison Armstrong ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit her website ⁠HERE⁠. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Alison Armstrong Relationships between men and women

11-19
54:26

Dr. Ella Washington: Author of Unspoken: A Guide to Cracking the Hidden Corporate Code, How to Navigate Workplace Culture

Navigating workplace culture can be tricky, especially as a minority. My guest, author and CEO, Dr. Ella Washington, is a diversity and inclusion expert. Her recent book, Unspoken: A Guide to Cracking the Hidden Corporate Code offers practical guides for thriving in your workplace. Dr. Washington also shares tips on making a strategic exit plan if you need to leave a toxic work environment. Purchase her book HERE Connect with Dr. Washington on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram ⁠HERE⁠. Visit her website HERE To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. DEI Workplace culture How to navigate workplace culture

11-12
37:05

Solo Episode: How To Quickly Get Over An Illness; Homemade Wellness Tips; Managing Cold and Flu Season

I hate getting sick, so when it happens I work double overtime to get better. Here are some tried and true ways that I use to feel better in just a few days. Cause mama doesn't have time to stay sick! To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Homemade wellness tips Wellness tips How to feel better after having the cold or flu Fighting the common cold Everyday wellness

11-05
23:04

Domonique James: Political Consultant & PR Strategist, How To Protect Your Peace While Consuming Media, Spotting Fake News, Finding Reliable News Sources

Do you avoid consuming the news because of how toxic it can be? My guest, political consultant Domonique James, teaches us how to protect our peace while still consuming enough news to remain informed. We also discuss how to identify fake news and how to find reliable news sources. Don't forget to exercise your right to vote this week! Connect with Domonique on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram HERE. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Political consulting American politics Fake news Media strategy

10-29
35:56

Ashley Sutton: TLC 1,000-lb Best Friends Reality TV Star, Weight Loss Surgery, What It Is Like Being On Reality TV, Life After Weight Loss Surgery

Ashley is a TLC reality TV star on the hit show 1,000-lb Best Friends. We talk about what it's like being on reality tv, how she manages glam as a Black woman on a predominately White cast show, and what her aspirations are outside of reality TV. Catch the Season Premier HERE. Connect with Ashley on Instagram HERE and on TikTok HERE. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. TLC 1,000-lb Best Friends Reality TV Weight loss surgery

10-22
52:48

Kimberly Pack, CEO of Ascend Together: Black Women In Corporate America; Wellness Retreats For Black Women; Become The CEO Of Your Life

If you are a black woman in Corporate America, this episode is for you. Kimberly Pack is a coach for women in corporate. She’s had an extensive career in corporate herself, and noticed how black women were being drained by their jobs. Listen as Kimberly shares about the retreats that her company, Ascend Together, hosts for Black women looking to unwind for their jobs and learn how to become the CEO of their own lives.  Connect with Kimberly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

10-15
01:12:40

Briana Guillory: Color Theory Stylist With House Of Color, The Importance Of Finding Your Color Season, Color Theory, Why Black Isn't A Universal Go-To Color

Have you ever received a ton of compliments on your outfit and then heard crickets the next day? My guest Briana talks about color theory and how you can determine which colors suit your skin tone and hues. Book a consultation with Briana ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Briana ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Color theory Stylist Personal style Finding your personal style House of Color

10-08
41:22

Kim Jolasun: Founder Of Villie, How To Support New Parents, Creating A Village For Your Child, Founding A Woman-Led Company In A Male Dominated Space

If you are a new parent or if you know a new parent, this episode is for you. Today we are talking with Kim who is the founder of Villie, which is a web-based application that gameifies building a village for new and expectant parents. Kim has a unique and refreshing way of helping new parents teach their village of family and friends how to support them as they raise their new child. Visit Villie's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Villie ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

10-01
32:48

Tamiah Bridgett-Alexander: Loving your Natural Coily/Kinky Hair, Best Ways to Take Care of Your Natural Hair

If you know me, you know that I adore my hair. Like most black women, I consider it my crown. And for the past decade, I’ve worked with my friend and hair stylist, Tamiah Bridgett. She has deep ties and history in the natural hair movement. Her love and reverence for curly and kinky hair is truly unmatched. I have never met anyone who cared not only about the physicality of someone’s hair but the emotional and spiritual aspects that come with loving our hair in a society that tries to make us believe that our hair is less than. We get super deep in this episode because it’s more than just hair. She shares her perspective on how to really embrace and love your hair. She also gives us some insights about how to properly take care of your natural hair so that it looks it’s best. Book your virtual hair consult ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Tamiah ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

09-24
37:42

Cassandra Spearman: Founder of Tea Snob on Healing Your Body With Herbs, Taking Intentional 'Me' Time, Building Tea Rituals

Today we are talking with Cassandra Spearman, Founder and CEO of Tea Snob, a luxury premium loose-leaf tea company. Cassandra started making teas because of a medical illness that she struggled with. She soon fell in love with the process and developed a passion for educating people on using tea as a way to relax intentionally. This episode gives an eye-opening perspective about taking time for yourself. Shop Tea Snob ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Tea Snob ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and HERE. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

09-17
45:29

Yakesha Cooper: Travel Budget Hacks, How to Find Travel Deals, Solo-Travel, Traveling with a Full-Time Job, International Travel

Today we are talking with Yakesha Cooper who knows how to travel the world while on a budget without sacrificing comfortable accommodations, food, and activities. This is a great episode for you if you want to travel but struggle with finding deals, have a difficult time figuring out how to travel while working full-time, or are anxious about traveling solo. Connect with Yakesha ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on Instagram, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To connect with Courtney on TikTok, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Glo Body, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

09-11
43:31

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