Sunday SoulDay

What happens when you walk away from conventional success—and step into sovereignty?In this powerful episode of Sunday SoulDay, we sit down with Graham Skidmore, former Rocket Mortgage executive turned entrepreneur, educator, and systems thinker, to explore the deeper truth behind burnout, identity, and reclaiming personal power.After two decades helping scale one of corporate America’s most influential client acquisition engines, Graham experienced what many would call burnout—but what he now recognizes as a profound spiritual initiation.That moment didn’t break him.It redirected him.Today, Graham is building systems that honor the soul, restore agency, and integrate ethical AI to support human potential—not replace it.🌱 In this episode, we explore:The hidden truth behind burnout—and why it’s often a turning pointWhy “the systems are broken, not the people”How fear, trauma, and conditioning shape our lives—and how to transform themReclaiming personal sovereignty in a world of one-size-fits-all systemsThe role of ethical AI in supporting human intelligence and evolutionWhat it means to live in alignment with your authentic self🌿 About Graham’s WorkGraham is the founder of:EnGen — a nonprofit incubating healing, education, and decentralized communitySATH Solutions — building ethical, soul-aligned AI infrastructureHarmony Health — helping individuals reconnect with their potential through education, tools, and practitioner supportHe is also the creator of I Didn’t Come With an Owner’s Manual, a multi-part YouTube teaching series and forthcoming book that explores how personal growth, healing, and self-awareness are deeply connected to how we understand ourselves—and the systems we live within.🌸 Why this conversation mattersThis episode challenges the idea that something is “wrong” with you.Instead, it offers a new perspective:👉 What if your struggles are not failures—but signals?👉 What if your path isn’t broken—but misaligned?👉 What if your power was never lost—just buried?🌱 Who this is forLeaders navigating burnout or identity shiftsFounders and creators questioning conventional successAnyone seeking deeper alignment, healing, and purposeThose curious about the intersection of consciousness, systems, and AI🌿 Subscribe for more conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Hosted by:⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler JournalConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://www.dameshacraig.com/#Leadership #PersonalGrowth #ConsciousLeadership #AI #Healing #Sovereignty #SundaySoulDay

What does it really take to transition from elite athlete to successful entrepreneur and build a $20M business along the way?In this powerful episode, we sit down with performance coach, investor, and founder Ben Camara to explore the mindset, identity shifts, and systems behind sustainable success. From his early career as a professional footballer across the UK and Europe to coaching global icons like Kate Moss and Madonna, Ben shares the unseen realities of high performance, pressure, and reinvention.We dive deep into the pivotal transition from sport to entrepreneurship, the emotional toll of losing your first identity, and how Ben rebuilt his purpose through coaching and business. With nearly $20M in sales and over 15 years of experience scaling companies in wellness and technology, Ben breaks down what truly separates thriving founders from those who struggle.We also explore his latest venture, KLIQ—backed by Google for Startups and Serena Ventures—and how it’s transforming the creator economy by helping coaches and creators build their own apps, own their audience, and turn content into real revenue. If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or leader navigating growth, identity, and scale, this conversation will challenge how you think about ownership, systems, and success. In this episode, we cover:Lessons from professional football: pressure, resilience, and identityNavigating life after sport and rebuilding purposeCoaching high-profile clients and patterns among elite performersThe shift from coach to investor and systems thinkerWhat investors really look for in founders and ideasBuilding and scaling companies to $20M in salesThe vision behind KLIQ and fixing the broken creator economyWhy ownership matters more than ever for creatorsThe mindset shift from content creator to business ownerWhat separates successful creators from struggling onesThe future of creator-led platforms and digital ownership Learn more:KLIQ: https://www.joinkliq.io🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Hosted by:⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler JournalConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com#creatoreconomy #joinkliq #coachingplatform #entrepreneurs

Are you carrying unspoken anger, resentment, or exhaustion — but don’t have a safe space to release it?In this episode of Sunday SoulDay, I sit down with Jennifer [Last Name], a venting coach, yoga teacher, and transformational guide who helps high-achieving women reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their power, and return to authentic ease.Jennifer’s journey — from corporate accountant to yoga teacher to health and mind coach — is a story of resilience, awakening, and radical self-compassion. Today, she empowers women to let go of the hidden weight they’ve been carrying and step into alignment.We explore:🌱 Why so many women suppress emotions, and how safe venting can heal🌱 Jennifer’s awakening at a retreat in Costa Rica that changed everything🌱 Her transition from corporate to a purpose-driven life🌱 Why self-care is like the 10,000-hour rule — and what consistency really looks like🌱 How breathwork, EFT tapping, and movement help women transform🌱 The gender differences in power, validation, and healing🌱 Why adapting your healing tools matters as you evolve✨ If you’ve ever felt drained, disconnected, or like you’re carrying more than your share, this episode will give you the permission — and the tools — to release, reset, and realign.Connect with Jennifer Grove: https://www.jgrovewellness.com/🔔 Subscribe to Sunday SoulDay for soulful conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Hosted by:⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler JournalConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com

What does it really take to make a gutsy move? And when was your last gutsy move?I’m joined by LauraAura, keynote speaker, coach, and host of The Gutsy Podcast, who quit her full-time job at 6½ months pregnant to launch her first business. That was just the beginning of her Gutsy moves.For years, she fought to keep her branding studio alive… until she realized the business she built had started owning her. Exhausted. Anxious. Cash-poor. Resentful. Something had to change.In this conversation, LauraAura shares what happened when she got brutally honest with herself and stopped building her life around “shoulds.” We talk about identity, burnout, clarity, and what it really means to build a brand that feels aligned instead of performative.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your own business, this episode will hit home.🎙️ In this episode, we cover:• The courage behind quitting her job while pregnant• How to recognize when your business is consuming you• Why radical honesty is the foundation of aligned branding• How to strip away societal “shoulds”• What a true “gutsy move” looks like in business• 2–3 practical steps to simplify your brand message today• Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship• One powerful exercise to help you come alive againFor 17+ years, LauraAura has helped people break through resistance and take bold action. Today, she’s a full-time keynote speaker and coach, featured in WealthInsider and Yahoo! News, with a Top 100 Global Podcast and a community of 60k+ people who show up for her lovingly blunt guidance.Her message is simple but powerful:Your mind can fuel your next big move… or keep you stuck.Connect with LauraAurahttps://lauraaura.com/https://lauraaura.com/gutsy-collective/https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatlauraaura/If you’re ready to stop hesitating and start building something that actually feels like you, this episode is for you.👇 Let us know in the comments:What’s one gutsy move you’ve been avoiding?🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Hosted by:⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler JournalConnect with our host: Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com#gutsy #entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #changeyourmindsetchangeyourlife

What happens when grief becomes the catalyst for growth?In this powerful bonus episode of Sunday SoulDay Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneur and marketing strategist Satara Brown to explore her journey from law enforcement to full-time entrepreneurship — and how the devastating loss of her mother transformed her life and purpose.Satara opens up about navigating burnout, homelessness, and grief — and how free yoga classes in the park became a lifeline during her darkest season. Today, she’s building purpose-driven ventures through SB Consulting Firm, GirlBossBrand, and The Balance Suite, and preparing to open her own yoga studio in 2026.We discuss:Pivoting careers with faith and resilienceBuilding businesses “messily” and learning as you goSupporting burned-out women entrepreneursThe healing power of yoga and communityTurning pain into purpose-driven leadershipStaying consistent when growth feels slowIf you’re navigating grief, burnout, reinvention, or the desire to pivot into something more aligned, this conversation will encourage and empower you.Satara’s story is proof that your lowest season can become the foundation for your highest calling.🎧 Listen now and be reminded: healing and ambition can coexist.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Hosted by:⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler JournalConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com

What does it take to rise to the top 5% of performers in corporate America—while navigating layoffs, pivots, and the unique challenges of being a Black woman in tech?In this powerful episode of Sunday SoulDay, I sit down with Katheline Jean-Pierre, a transformative tech executive, investor, and podcast host of Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®. With two decades leading billion-dollar portfolios at Google and LinkedIn, Katheline now helps leaders and entrepreneurs future-proof their careers, build thriving side businesses, and scale with purpose.We cover:🌱 How Black women are being disproportionately impacted by layoffs—and what the future of work could look like🌱 Building & scaling a side business to become layoff-proof🌱 Leveraging your personal brand on LinkedIn to land deals, clients, and portfolio opportunities🌱 The Top 5% Method®: How to accelerate your career and earn like the elite performers🌱 Her journey through multiple pivots—from music to tech to entrepreneurship🌱 Self-care, motherhood, and staying fueled mind, body, and soulIf you’re a professional, entrepreneur, or changemaker navigating uncertainty, this episode will show you how to root yourself, rise with clarity, and lead with impact.About KathelineKatheline Jean-Pierre is a transformative tech executive, entrepreneur, and former Silicon Valley leader who has driven billion-dollar growth at Google and LinkedIn.She spent a decade at Google as Head of Sales, managing billion-dollar portfolios and earning the highly coveted Outstanding Manager Award, given to less than 1% of employees. She later served as Managing Director at LinkedIn, leading enterprise marketing solutions across financial services, venture, and Canadian operations.Today, she is the Founder and CEO of Driving Impact Ventures, where she helps high-performers and organizations scale their influence, revenue, and leadership impact using her Top 5% Method®.She is also the host of the globally ranked podcast Driving Impact, which reached Apple’s Top 200 Business Podcasts and 100,000+ monthly downloads at its peak.Katheline brings deep expertise in AI-driven growth strategies, executive leadership, and career acceleration — helping leaders break into the top 5% of their industries through her career accelerator programs and LinkedIn personal branding services.Top 5% Method® Career Accelerator Coaching Program:https://www.top5percentmethod.com/career-accelerator-coaching-program-for-tech-workersTop 5% Method® Brand authority & Product Launch Program: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/the-brand-authority-systemPodcast: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@Top5PercentMethod⁩ 👉 Subscribe to ⁨@sundaysoulday⁩ for more conversations on leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven growth.Hosted by:Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com

What if stress isn’t the price of success?In this powerful bonus episode, we welcome Elle Ingalls, author of The Pressure-Free CEO and Pressure-Free Parenting, and creator of The Pressure-Free Method — a revolutionary performance framework helping high achievers break free from chronic stress and unlock sustainable success.From CEOs and entrepreneurs to students and parents, Elle’s work is transforming how leaders approach pressure, resilience, and peak performance.With a unique background as a performance coach, executive, college athlete, and professional musician, Elle developed a method designed to stop the fight-or-flight stress response before it starts — allowing leaders to make sharper decisions, build resilience, and achieve high performance without burnout.We Discuss:Why high achievers often operate in hidden fight-or-flight modeThe neuroscience behind stress and decision-makingHow CEOs can lead effectively without internal pressure overloadPractical tools to prevent burnout before it beginsThe connection between leadership, parenting, and performanceHow to build resilience without sacrificing well-beingIf you're a CEO, entrepreneur, executive, parent, or high-performing professional navigating stress and responsibility, this conversation will reshape how you think about success.Pressure doesn’t have to define your performance.📣 Upcoming Event in Napa with Elle 📣Pressure-Free Retreat in Napa Valley, CA.February 27 - March 1, 2026RESERVE today! https://pressure-free.lpages.co/pressure-free-retreat-napa-2026/#naparetreat #pressurefree #stresskills #leadershiptips #executive #highperformancecoaching🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Sunday Soulday Is Hosted by:Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect NetworkConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com

What does it really mean to win? If you love track and field, you have heard of my next guest...In this powerful episode of Sunday SoulDay in our season 4 opener, I sit down with Olympic gold medalist, author, and elite performance coach Marion Jones for an honest, grounded conversation about discipline, resilience, accountability, and rising after setbacks.Marion made history as the first woman to win five medals at a single Olympic Games—and she also walked through one of the most public reckonings in sports history. Today, she’s redefining success through discipline, consistency, and aligned performance across fitness, business, and life.In this episode, we explore:🌱 How Marion’s definition of winning has evolved over time🌱 Why discipline matters more than motivation in every area of life🌱 The inseparable connection between mind, body, and daily habits🌱 What inspired the launch of MJEP (Marion Jones Elite Performance)🌱 How to stay consistent when motivation fades🌱 The intention behind her new MJEP merch line🌱 What it really takes to rise after personal or professional setbacks🌱 How Marion stays spiritually and emotionally fueled as a mother, entrepreneur, and elite performance coach.This conversation is for anyone navigating pressure, rebuilding after failure, or seeking sustainable performance rooted in truth—not image.If you’re ready to redefine success, build real discipline, and rise with integrity and purpose, this episode is for you. Tune in this Sunday afternoon for this incredible conversation with someone I have admired for years, Marion Jones!About MarionMarion is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. She made history as the first woman to win five medals at a single Olympic Games, earning three gold and two bronze medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics. A standout at the University of North Carolina, she helped lead the Tar Heels to an NCAA Championship and became a global icon, appearing on the covers of Time, Vogue, and Sports Illustrated, with partnerships from brands like Nike, Gatorade, and Got Milk.In 2007, she faced one of the most defining chapters of her life—taking full responsibility, returning her medals, and serving a prison sentence. What followed was not retreat, but transformation. Just four months after giving birth to her third child, Marion returned to professional sports in the WNBA and began a new chapter rooted in discipline, truth, and growth.Today, Marion is a speaker, entrepreneur, elite performance coach, and founder of MJEP—Marion Jones Elite Performance. Through her app, training programs, and merchandise, she helps people build consistency, resilience, and strength—physically and mentally. Above all, she’s a devoted mother and a living example of what it means to rise after a fall and redefine what winning truly means.Connect with MarionFacebook-@TheMarionJonesOfficialhttps://www.facebook.com/themarionjonesofficial/Instagram-@TheMarionJoneshttps://www.instagram.com/themarionjonesTikTok-@TheMarionJoneshttps://www.tiktok.com/@themarionjonesMJEP Fitness App-https://mjepelite.com/marion-jones-elite-performance-app/Interested in working out LIVE with Marion-https://bit.ly/workoutwithmarionLIVEMarion Jones merch-https://www.bonfire.com/store/marion-jones/🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven and soulful conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Hosted by:Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect NetworkConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com

Art as Healing | What happens when art becomes a voice for what was once silenced?In this deeply moving episode of Sunday SoulDay, I sit down with internationally renowned artist Anne Plaisance, whose work transforms trauma into testimony and pain into powerful acts of resistance and healing.With over 100 exhibitions worldwide and projects spanning painting, installation, photography, and mixed media, Anne’s art confronts some of the most difficult truths of our time—domestic violence, abuse, survival, and the reclaiming of voice—while anchoring them in hope, resilience, and transformation.We explore her groundbreaking exhibition Wonder Women Now, her globally recognized series The Perfumes, and how art can make the invisible visible—especially for survivors navigating their own healing journeys.In this conversation, we discuss:🌿 How art becomes a pathway to healing and liberation🌿 Turning silence into voice and trauma into truth🌿 The role of joy after years of confronting pain🌿 Art as both resistance and a beacon of hope🌿 Creativity, community, and resilience across cultures🌿 A powerful message for survivors reclaiming their powerThis episode is for artists, leaders, survivors, and anyone who believes that creativity can change lives—and culture.✨ Art is not just expression. It is resistance. It is remembrance. It is becoming more.Connect with Annewww.anneplaisance.comhttps://wonderwomennow.com🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Hosted by:Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network

Is financial security really possible for everyone — or only for a few?If you’ve ever struggled with money management, leadership, or staying consistent on the path to success, this conversation will give you both practical insights and inspiration.In this episode of Sunday SoulDay, I sit down with John Cordero, a financial services leader with nearly 30 years of experience, who has helped over 25,000 families build financial security and mentored 400+ aspiring leaders.John shares his powerful journey from building his own business to creating high-performing teams, while staying committed to financial literacy in underrepresented communities.We dive into:🌱 John’s journey into financial services and the highs and lows of entrepreneurship🌱 Why discipline matters more than motivation when building wealth and success🌱 The urgent need for financial literacy — especially in underserved communities🌱 How AI and technology are reshaping the financial services industry🌱 What collaboration, mentorship, and legacy mean to him today🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Hosted by:Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect NetworkConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://sundaysoulday.com/#financialfreedom #financialliteracy #worldfinancialgroup #lifeinsurance #sundaysoulday

In today’s powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Dr. Robert Bleck, founder of the Source Completion Therapy Center and the creator of Source Completion Therapy (SCT)—a proven, three-phase process designed to cleanse and permanently heal emotional wounds left behind by trauma, abuse, and painful life experiences.Dr. Bleck’s story begins with unimaginable hardship. From a childhood marked by severe abuse to becoming a nationally recognized therapist, author, professor, and innovator—his journey is a testament to resilience, empathy, and the courage to transform pain into purpose.For over 40 years, Dr. Bleck has helped individuals struggling with:• Trauma & abuse• Addiction• Phobias• Anxiety & depression• Anger issues• Eating disorders• Emotional wounds that linger for decadesHis method—built on psychological research, neuroscience-aligned principles, and decades of clinical experience—guides people through a powerful process:1️⃣ Awareness – uncovering the true origins of emotional pain2️⃣ Re-experiencing – revisiting the memory safely and intentionally3️⃣ Completion – giving the pain back to its source so the wound can truly healWe also discuss his book, "Give Back the Pain," where he breaks down the SCT process through real-life stories and offers tools, including self-hypnosis scripts, that help readers move toward emotional freedom.If you’re carrying pain from the past…If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck…If you’re seeking a deeper path to emotional healing…This conversation will speak directly to your soul.✨ Dr. Bleck’s Work & BookGive Back the Pain by Dr. Robert T. Bleck, PhDAmazon: https://amzn.to/4rQZYLX(Also Available: major retailers)🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs it.Your healing matters.Your story matters.And you are not alone.🔔 Subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Hosted by:Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect NetworkConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://sundaysoulday.com/#healingtrauma #traumainformed #traumahealing #drrobertbleck #dameshacraig #transformyourlife

In this bonus episode, we sit down with Dr. Luissa Kiprono, a high-risk pregnancy specialist, bestselling author, humanitarian leader, trauma survivor, and healer of women’s souls.And this Sunday SoulDay conversation is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and rising after unthinkable adversity.From escaping Communist Romania as a teenager →to rebuilding her life in America →to becoming a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and global women’s health advocate…Dr. Luissa shares how trauma shaped her, strengthened her, and ultimately empowered her to change the world.Her bestselling memoir, PUSH, THEN BREATHE: Trauma, Triumph, and the Making of an American Doctor, reveals a story that is both heart-shattering and deeply hopeful — and today, she brings that same raw truth to our conversation.This episode is for every woman who has ever questioned her worth, battled self-doubt, survived trauma, or carried the weight of being “strong” for everyone else.In this episode, we explore:✨ Trauma to Triumph — how she transformed unimaginable adversity into purpose✨ Women’s Empowerment — her message that women are worthy, capable, and limitless✨ Medicine & Mission — the passion behind her work in the U.S., Kenya, and Latin America✨ Maternal Health — the urgent changes needed to save more mothers and babies✨ Leadership & Advocacy — how she uses her voice to champion women globally✨ Self-Care for the Soul — what keeps her grounded as a physician, mother, and entrepreneur🌍 ABOUT DR. LUISSA KIPRONODr. Luissa Kiprono is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, CEO physician, bestselling author, speaker, and global health advocate. Through her telemedicine practice TeleMed MFM, she brings high-risk pregnancy care to women beyond geographical borders. Through her writing, leadership, and mission work, she equips women with tools for resilience, intentional presence, and emotional healing.Website: https://telemedmfm.comBook: PUSH, THEN BREATHE: https://amzn.to/48EWXWaWebsite: https://drluissak.com/🌞 ABOUT SUNDAY SOULDAYSunday SoulDay is a weekly podcast and video series hosted by Damesha Craig, spotlighting healing, leadership, authenticity, and soul-centered living. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, healers, and visionaries who are changing the world from the inside out.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Hosted by:Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect NetworkConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://sundaysoulday.com/Music: Earth - The rhythm of memories#highriskpregnancy #prenatalcare #prenatalwellness #womenshealth #traumahealing

In a world where over 49% of American adults report significant daily stress, Dr. Gary Sprouse is offering something radical: Finding Your Happy Place and, more importantly, tools to reduce stress.This Sunday SoulDay episode features Dr. Gary Sprouse, a retired physician turned author, speaker, and mindset specialist known as The Less Stress Doc. After four decades of treating thousands of patients, he uncovered a powerful truth:👉 Most human stress isn’t caused by what’s wrong with us — it’s a side effect of what’s right with us - our changing environments. Our ability to envision the future becomes worry. Our empathy becomes guilt. Our memory becomes regret. Our intelligence becomes overwhelm.In this episode, Dr. Sprouse shares how stress nearly consumed his own life, what he calls his “55-gallon drum of stress,” and how retirement actually opened the door to continue his life’s purpose in a new way: helping people break stress loops and return to their “Happy Place.”This conversation is for you if you are…✔️ Feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin ✔️ Caught in a loop of worry, guilt, or perfectionism ✔️ Wanting more peace, clarity, or emotional balance ✔️ Curious about the science of stress, mindset, and healing ✔️ Ready to move toward your own “Happy Place”Connect with Dr. SprouseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessstressdoc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lessstressdocLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-sprouse-13842a74/🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Hosted by:Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect NetworkConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://sundaysoulday.com/Music: Earth - The rhythm of memories#stressmanagement#happiness #mindset #leadershiptips #dameshacraig

⭐ Get ready — because this is one of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever had on Sunday SoulDay.Two Bay Area legends.Two lifelong friends.Two men who’ve dominated their fields — and rebuilt themselves from the inside out.🥊 Brian Schwartz — 7x undefeated world kickboxing champion 18-0, master trainer, champion of discipline, husband, father and founder of Undisputed Boxing Gym in Redwood City.👉🏽 Javier Laval — Creative director, celebrity event producer, entrepreneur, Founder of Android Homme and FutureStream, meditation practitioner, husband, father, and now co-founder of Undisputed Boxing Gym.Together, they’re building more than a gym: They're building a movement of healing, performance, reinvention, and community. 🔥 In this episode, we talk about:🥊 The warrior mindset that made Brian a world champion🎨 How Javier built a global luxury sneaker brand from scratch💔 Javier’s health breakdown — and how boxing saved his life🧠 How to reinvent yourself when your old identity stops serving you🏆 The spiritual and mental discipline behind true mastery🤖 The future of fitness, and how Undisputed Boxing Gym is different🧩 What keeps these two creative powerhouses aligned after decades of friendship🌱 How to build a culture with no ego, no drama — only growthThis conversation hits on:• Leadership• Discipline• Creativity• Burnout• Healing• Business• Reinvention• Legacy• BrotherhoodIf you’re an athlete, creator, entrepreneur, weekend warrior or anyone navigating a major life pivot —mind, body and soul this episode is going to hit DIFFERENT.✨ Subscribe for more SoulDay conversations on leadership, reinvention, and soul-aligned success.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul.Hosted by:Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect NetworkConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://sundaysoulday.com/Music: Earth - The rhythm of memories#boxing #mindset #boxingworking #brianschwartz #javierlaval #dameshacraig

In today’s episode of Sunday SoulDay, Damesha Craig sits down with Kristine Genovese, the trailblazing creator of the SOUL INTELLIGENCE® Method—a LA Tribune Best-Selling Author, conscious leadership executive, and transformational guide who helps thousands reclaim their well-being through energy-based trauma release and root-cause healing.After 25+ years restructuring businesses and leading corporate turnarounds, Kristine experienced a powerful pivot: a calling to move from optimizing organizations to helping humans heal. Today, she merges science, spirituality, energy, and practical application to help people reset their nervous systems, release subconscious blocks, and unlock their Highest Selves—without reliving their trauma.This conversation is a masterclass in personal transformation, soul healing, and what it truly means to break cycles of burnout, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion.🔥 In This Episode:• The Turning PointWhat shifted Kristine from corporate growth to creating the SOUL INTELLIGENCE® Method.• What Soul Intelligence® Really IsHow this method creates a bioenergetic “reset” without forcing people to revisit painful memories.• Science + Spirituality + Real-World ApplicationWhy Kristine calls Soul Intelligence® the ultimate biohacking tool for healing.• Breaking Burnout CyclesThe role subconscious energy patterns play in keeping people stuck—and how to release them.• Why People Avoid Healing WorkThe real reason people resist transformation, and how Soul Intelligence® removes that fear.• The Most Profound Transformation She’s WitnessedAnd what it taught her about the human soul.• A Simple Practice You Can Use TodayA go-to grounding technique to start clearing energetic blockages immediately.• How Kristine Fuels HerselfHer own rituals for mind, body, soul, and energetic alignment.🌿 About Kristine GenoveseKristine Genovese is the creator of the SOUL INTELLIGENCE® Method, an LA Tribune Best-Selling Author, and a monthly contributor to Best Holistic Life Magazine. After decades as a corporate turnaround executive, she now empowers healthcare professionals and healers to transform from the inside out—bringing balance, consciousness, and holistic well-being back to their lives and the systems they serve.Her work has been featured in:NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, LA Tribune, Canvas Rebel, Medical Industry Today, Today in Healthcare, World Healthcare Report, Best Holistic Life Magazine, and more.📚 Get Kristine’s Award-Winning Book👉 Link to her book: https://amzn.to/47YXhyH🌐 Connect with Kristine: https://soulintelligencemethod.com/🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul — hosted by:Damesha Craig, Certified Mindset Life & Career Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect NetworkConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://sundaysoulday.com/Music: Earth - The rhythm of memories #Leadership #SoulIntelligence #BurnoutRecovery #Healing #TraumaRelease #Wellness #ConsciousLeadership #SundaySoulDay #HealthcareInnovation #EnergyWork #MindBodySoul

Are you thriving — or just surviving?In this episode of Sunday SoulDay, I sit down with Jennifer Wren Tolo, also known as The Soul Connector — a former critical care nurse turned transformational coach, bestselling author, and award-winning health & wellness educator.Jennifer shares her powerful journey from navigating life-threatening illnesses with her sons to creating her signature ABC’s of Stress Management, a method that helps high-achieving women release survival mode, reconnect with their voice, and reclaim their health and happiness.Together we explore:🌱 The moment that shifted Jennifer from nursing to transformational coaching🌱 How to quiet the “I’m fine” mask and listen to the wisdom of your soul🌱 Why boundaries and saying “no” are the ultimate forms of self-care🌱 The Soul Survival Types — and how knowing yours can unlock thriving🌱 Practical ways to fuel your mind, body, and soul so your roots stay strong✨ Tune in if you’re ready to…🌱 Stop living in constant “go” mode🌱 Reconnect with your inner calm and clarity🌱 Learn gentle ways to regulate stress and energy🌱 Set boundaries that honor your peaceRemember that healing begins with honesty. True thriving begins when you reconnect to YOU.Connect with Jennifer:Website → https://jenniferwrentolo.comPodcast → Simple AwakeningsFeatured in → Women’s Journal, US Business Insider, FOX, ABC NewsQuote Us:🌸 “You can’t heal what you keep powering through.”💫 “Every breakdown carries the seed of your next breakthrough.”🕊️ “The soul’s wisdom is quiet, but once you trust it, it never steers you wrong.”☀️ “Thriving starts when you stop surviving your own life.”🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul — hosted by ⁨@dameshacraig⁩ Certified Mindset Life & Career Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect NetworkConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://sundaysoulday.com/Song: Sunset Beach by, Bryohttps://soundcloud.com/bryomusic/sunset-beach#StressManagement #Mindfulness #WomenLeaders #LeadershipGarden #Healing #SelfAwareness #Boundaries #Transformation #FromSurvivalToSoul

What happens when you walk away from corporate security to build something rooted in legacy and purpose?In this episode of Sunday SoulDay, we sit down with Shanayla 'Shay' Sweat, a former Microsoft Organizational Change Manager turned successful entrepreneur and cultural strategist. From building A Few Wood Men into a $3M brand to writing essays that challenge corporate culture and systemic barriers, Shay is redefining what it means to lead with authenticity and intention.We dive into:🌿 The leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship🔥 How legacy shaped the birth of A Few Wood Men💼 What it takes to build a high-performing, scalable team and business💭 The emotional and strategic journey of selling a seven-figure business🧠 The mindset shifts, burnout and self-care practices that fuel sustainable success✍🏽 Permission Slip — a platform redefining success and self-trust.Whether you’re a leader, founder, or creative in transition, this conversation will remind you that success means nothing without alignment and wholeness.Connect with Shanayla Sweathttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shanaylasweat/https://www.afewwoodmen.com/🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch more purpose-driven conversations.Host: Damesha Craig, Certified Mindset Life & Career Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Founder, Entrepreneur & AuthorConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://sundaysoulday.com/Song: Sunset Beach by, Bryohttps://soundcloud.com/bryomusic/sunset-beach#buildingabusiness #pivots #techleadership #burnout #entrepreneurship

What if healing your trauma required more than talking about it?In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, Gay Lynn Grigas, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, educator, and author, explores how unresolved trauma lives in the body, the subconscious, and the soul—and how true transformation begins when we go beyond words.With over 30 years of clinical experience, Gay Lynn shares stories, research, and practices that bridge psychology, spirituality, and science—from dreamwork and ritual to psychedelic-assisted therapy and somatic healing.Together, we dive into:🌿 Why talk therapy alone can’t heal what the body remembers🧘‍♀️ How to safely reconnect with your body and subconscious for deep healing💫 The power of non-ordinary states of consciousness to access buried pain and wholeness❤️ Practical tools to begin your own trauma healing journey todayThis conversation is a gentle reminder that you are not broken—you are becoming whole.If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, depression, addiction, or feeling “stuck,” this episode will speak to your soul.📘 About Gay Lynn GrigasGay Lynn Grigas, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Addiction Professional with three decades of experience helping individuals reclaim their lives. Her new book, Psychedelics Dreams and Rituals: A Guidebook for Explorers, Therapists, and Facilitators she introduces a much-needed practical guide into the burgeoning transpersonal field of psychedelics and dreams, where focused intentions and carefully guided settings allow for inner healing. ✨Take ActionIf this episode resonates with you, don’t forget to:👍 Like💬 Comment on your biggest insight🔔 Subscribe for more soulful conversations on healing, leadership, and purpose.📚 Buy Gay Lynn Grigas' book here:https://amzn.to/4qB6ZQDHost: Damesha Craig, Certified Mindset Life & Career Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Founder, Entrepreneur & AuthorConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest:Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.comhttps://sundaysoulday.com/Song: Sunset Beach by, Bryohttps://soundcloud.com/bryomusic/sunset-beach

What do war zones, startup boardrooms, and story circles have in common?From military intelligence to Silicon Valley’s investment scene, today's guest has lived many lives—each shaped by resilience, reinvention, and a relentless pursuit of meaning.In this inspiring Sunday SoulDay episode, we’re joined by Ari Block the host of Story Samurai and author of Engineering Excellence Unlocked to explore what it truly means to lead with both logic and soul.He shares powerful lessons from his time in military service, building high-performance software teams, recovering lost multimillion-dollar projects, and now investing in the next wave of visionary founders through the Chicago Booth Angels Network of Silicon Valley (CBANSV).Whether you're a tech leader, a founder in transition, or someone searching for clarity through life’s pivots—this conversation is a masterclass in healing, storytelling, and creating lasting impact.🎧 What you'll hear in this episode:🌱 From war zones to code—how military service shaped his leadership🌱 The soul behind his podcast Story Samurai🌱 Reclaiming purpose after failure, burnout, and identity shifts🌱 What most engineering leaders get wrong about high performance🌱 His experience as a Techstars alum & how he vets founders now🌱 What he’s learned from interviewing extraordinary humans🌱 Why storytelling is a form of service and healing🌱 The moment he knew it was time to write his book✨ This episode is a tribute to building with both excellence and empathy—and redefining success through story, healing, and human connection.About Ari BlockAri Block is a dynamic entrepreneur and global technology leader whose career spans military intelligence, digital forensics, and the startup world.He founded his first company at just 8 years old and sold it by 15, setting the stage for a career defined by innovation and impact. Ari later served in military intelligence and went on to lead at Cellebrite, a global leader in forensic technology.Key Highlights:Founded first company at age 8 (computer repair)Sold first company at 15 (B2B sales platform)Military intelligence and digital forensics backgroundFormer leader at Cellebrite, a global forensics technology companyStartup founder, advisor, and Techstars alumnusTraveled to over 50 countries worldwide🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch more purpose-driven conversations.Host: Damesha Craig, Certified Mindset Life & Career Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Founder, Entrepreneur & AuthorConnect with Damesha Craig🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.comBe a Guest: https://calendly.com/dameshacraig/sunday-soulday-guest-partnershipOREmail me: damesha.craig@gmail.comhttps://sundaysoulday.com/Song: Sunset Beach by, Bryohttps://soundcloud.com/bryomusic/sunset-beach#TechLeadership #StorytellingForHealing #EngineeringExcellence #VeteranFounder #StartupWisdom #PodcastGuest #CBANSV