Unpacking The Box Podcast with Linnea!

*𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘜𝘯𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘹 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘴, 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘵 1-800-273-8255. 𝘐𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘪𝘵. 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘪𝘧 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦.🖤 In this episode, I’m chatting with Zena Chase who is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. She talked about what led her to this special work. We also talked about Depression & Anxiety which are really serious Mental Illnesses that can lead to darkness, and more!! This was a great conversation. Keep up with Zena on IG @therapytea_ ⁣ALSO Author/Poet Kiana Donae is featured in the INTRO! She shares her amazing poem about Depression called, The Heaviness of My Heart. Keep up with Kiana on IG @kiana_donae Keep up with your host, Linnea on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast Thank you for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with super talented Singer/Songwriter, 1/3 of the Iconic group Blaque, Marriage Ambassador Shamari DeVoe who is a timeless beauty!! She talked about her experience on BET Presents: The Encore, her love/passion for music, the impact that Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes made on her life, and SO MUCH MORE!! This was a blast and lots of laughs! She is so cool!!🖤 Keep up with her and her latest projects on Social Media @shamaridevoe Keep up with your host, Linnea on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with Chelsea who is a Teenpreneur. At 16, she is the CEO of Iridescent by Chelsea which is a really cool clothing brand! She’s also a Author, Brand Ambassador, and Soon to be Fellow Podcaster. She’s out here wearing all the hats, inspiring myself, and so many others! Keep up with her on IG @chelseahaye Visit https://iridescentbychelseahaye.com/ Keep up with your host on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast Thank you for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with Actress/Model Wakeema Hollis! She talked about what led her to acting, portraying Monica Colby on hit tv show Dynasty, how imperative representation is for the Black Community/Culture, and so much more! Connect with her on IG @iamwakeema Keep up with your host on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast Thank you for tuning in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with Top DC Divorce Lawyer Michelle Thomas who has been featured on CBS, Fox5 DC, and Court TV! She is also a Divorce & Coparenting Coach. She talked about her why, how one can begin initial divorce proceedings, the common mistakes couples make with their finances before entering a marriage, and more! Very insightful and informative! Sometimes divorce is necessary for some. Connect with Michelle on IG@michellecthomasesq and Visit https://www.thomaslawdc.com/ Keep up with your host Linnea on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast Thank you for tuning in! ⁣⁣ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺. 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ In this episode, I’m honored to collaborate with the amazing and super inspiring Courtney Starks! He is the CEO & Founder of Courtney’s Corner LLC, a brand dedicated to shining a light on those unheard voices and untold stories. He has his own powerful story, and is making quite the impact. Collaboration overrides Competition. We are much more powerful together. We in the media world hold great responsibility when it comes to our portrayal of one another. There is room for all of us to make an impact, to eat, and to win! Visit https://courtneyscornerllc.com/ to keep up with Courtney! Follow on IG@thecourtneyscornerbrand & @courtneystarksofficial Keep up with your host Linnea on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast Thank you for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with Jason who survived being a victim of a hit and run accident that left him for dead. He had to relearn things that we often take for granted like walking and talking. However, it didn’t stop him. After he recovered, he went on to become a Motivational Speaker. Actually he wears many hats. He’s also a writer, poet, and photographer! The most powerful part of it all is that Jason forgave the person responsible for the accident. This convo was AMAZING! Jason is on a mission and he is beyond inspiring. Follow him on IG@artsfuture_jay Keep up with your host, Linnea on IG@unpacking_the_box_podcast Thanks for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with Shanique who is the CEO & Founder of Social Speed Friending which is a super dope, cool, fun, and creative event where you can make friends! Shanique talked about her why, the inspiration behind the business, making friends as you get older, and so much more!! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Keep up with her on IG @socialspeedfriending Visit her website and Keep up with events https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-speed-friendings-online-zoom-edition-tickets-156598870437⁣ Keep up with your host on IG@unpacking_the_box_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with Laura Folkes who is an amazing and super inspiring Certified Holistic Health Coach & Accountability Coach! She talked about her why, the underlying reasons why we have toxic relationships with food, why we get stuck into a vicious cycle with food, and MORE! This was super informative and helpful! Connect with Laura ⁣ IG @laurab.folkes ⁣ FB @laura b folkes ⁣ Visit https://laurabfolkes.com/⁣ https://laurabfolkes.com/blog/⁣ GRAB YOUR EBOOK! ⁣ Keep up with your host Linnea on IG@unpacking_the_box_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with Trauma Recovery Coach, Author, Speaker & Domestic Abuse/Violence Survivor Y. Rená @y.renacooper This beautiful, brave, and strong Queen survived being shot 4 times, and 4 suicide attempts. She turned her pain into power! Keep up with her on IG@y.renacopper and Check out her Level Up Tour in Chicago! Click the link in her BIO! Keep up with your host on IG@unpacking_the_box_podcast Thank you for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with Artist Stringz! He talked about his new single “Lights On, the inspiration behind it, what sparked his interest in music, and SO MUCH more‼️Keep up with him Website: www.StringzEMB.com Instagram: @Stringzemb Twitter: @StringzEmb Facebook:/Stringz EMB Keep up with your host on on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast Thank you for tuning in!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with Kathryn who is the owner of House of Bawdy which is a Adult Novelty Company. She talked about the inspiration/story behind her brand, getting into double trouble, some super spicy products you can purchase, and MORE‼️⁣Visit https://www.houseofbawdy.com/ to purchase some sexy things. Follow her on IG @houseofbawdy The products that we mentioned on the show, All the lights, Feenin, The Breathless & Orange Crush‼️ Keep up with your host Linnea on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

Let’s continue shattering those false narratives as it pertains to Black males, and how they are portrayed in mainstream media. THIS is my WHY! ⁣ ⁣ In this episode, I’m chatting with Christian who is a 16 year old up and coming Entrepreneur and Fellow Podcaster. He talked about his big plans, his Podcast, how he views the world through his lens, and more! Keep up with him on IG @chrixtian Keep up with your host on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast Thank you for tuning in! ⁣ ⁣ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with Angel who is Thyroid Disease Warrior, Thyroid Health Coach, and Holistic Nutritionist. She talked about her history with Thyroid Disease, Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism, and more!!! Follow her on IG @simplyfitangel Keep up with your host on IG @unpacking_the_podcast Thank you for tuning in!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with King Anthony who is an amazing Motivational Speaker! He talked about his life, how he was adopted, what pulled him out of the darkness, and MORE!! Keep up with him on IG @leading_guru Keep up with your host on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast Thank you for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I’m chatting with Certified Doula Kimberly! She talked about what led her to this imperative work, what the job entails, services she offers, and MUCH MORE! Keep up with her on IG @velahaven Keep up with your host on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

*This episode is sponsored by Auketria CEO of On Writer's Block. Self Publishing & Authority Positioning Simplified Coaching Program is ready to help you! Sign up here https://on-writer-s-block.mykajabi.com/get-self- In this episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Sharon Smith who is an AMAZING OBGYN. She talked about why she became a Doctor, PCOS, HPV, things we should be considering when choosing Birth Control and MORE! Keep up with her on IG @sharonsmithmd Keep up with your host on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

*This episode is sponsored by Auketria CEO of On Writer's Block. Self Publishing & Authority Positioning Simplified Coaching Program is ready to help you! Sign up here https://on-writer-s-block.mykajabi.com/get-self-publishing-unlocked In this episode, I’m chatting with the AMAZING R&B DUO Dante “Chi” Jordan and David “Davinch” Chance of RUFF ENDZ about their album, REBIRTH. The album is out NOW! Keep up with them on IG @officialruffendz Keep up with your host, Linnea on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

*This episode is sponsored by Auketria CEO of On Writer's Block. Self Publishing & Authority Positioning Simplified Coaching Program is ready to help you! Sign up here https://on-writer-s-block.mykajabi.com/get-self-publishing-unlocked In this episode, I'm chatting with Relationship Coach Nai'lah! We had a very candid discussion about divorce, healing, single friends, and MORE!! Keep up with her on IG @nailahcarter Keep up with your host on IG @unpacking_the_box_podcast Thanks for tuning in!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support

In this episode, I'm chatting with the BEAUTIFUL, and AMAZINGLY TALENTED ACTRESS TICHINA ARNOLD!! She is an ICON! She talked about what it was like growing up in Jamaica Queens, New York, how she's been able to create longevity in the entertainment industry, and MORE!!! Keep up with her on IG @tichinaarnold Keep up with your host on IG @unpackingtheboxpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linnea-38/support