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It's been a while, but I'm back with a new episode that was inspired by my summer garden! To everything there is a season, and I'm here to talk about it and reflect on a year of isolation and self-reflection.   Stay in Touch: Website: adrina-fanore.com Sponsor: fanorewebdesign.com

In this new year, let's do nothing without intention.  More importantly, let's apply that concept to what we give our attention to.  In this episode, I discuss the importance of being focused on your purpose, what it means to be intentional, what diverts our attention, and how to be intentional with our attention.  Sponsors  Fanore Web Design & Consulting Connect With Me Instagram

Happy New Year!  This episode is the perfect start to the new year and for transformation.  Everything starts with you! Us! And our inner workings.  In this episode, I spoke with Juliette Nelson about taking self-assessments and using results to take accountability and continue evolving into your higher self.  Juliette Nelson is a business professional, entrepreneur, and published author. Having a focus on learning and development, she is passionate about empowering people to achieve the highest standards of their purpose. Juliette is the Founder and CEO of JUNURI, a company that equips students, professionals, and business owners, with the tools and resources to be successful in the different areas of their lives. Last year, Juliette authored and published Sharing My Lens: The College Experience, in which she shares some of the gems that prove to be valuable in achieving an engaging academic experience throughout college. This month, she launched a new wooden eyewear collection, NuriLens, that combines fashion and function. Each pair of frames comes with blue light blocking lenses that may help alleviate digital eye strain that students and professionals face from spending long hours in front of their computers. Resources in this Episode Myers Briggs Personality Test   Connect with Us Official Brand Site  

In this episode, Marquita Myrick, NCC, LPC. and I discussed the infamous Imposter Syndrome.  We took a deep dive into its causes and how to alter your mindset to deserving what you worked for.  Marquita Myrick is an award-winning Licensed Professional Counselor, Mindset Coach, and creator of the “Breaking Mindset Barriers for Freedom-Craving Women” coaching program. By creating safe spaces for persons to heal, Marquita has assisted hundreds of individuals in improving their mental health and also focuses on supporting women in removing the limiting beliefs that hold their passion hostage. CONNECT WITH US Official Brand Website Instagram Twitter

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) dictates how we handle our emotions and affects our relationships with others.  But what is it?  How do you know if you have a high EQ? In this episode, I spoke with Susan Crawford, a certified EQ specialist and founder of Meraki Inspired Coaching & Consultation.  We discuss how it's measured, its effect on relationships, and more. CONNECT WITH US Official Brand Website Twitter Instagram

Season 4 is officially in session, and we are discussing all things transformation.  This season is about healing and transforming from the inside out, and we're not waiting until the New Year.  Also, take a listen to what's new with the podcast this season and beyond! Connect with Us Official Brand Site Twitter Instagram  

Continuing with the "Taking Control of Our Narrative" series, we're discussing health disparities and advocating for your health. Having a healthy, mind, and body is the single most important asset to have in order to build thriving communities.   In this episode, I spoke with Terrica Rumph and Aquita Thomas, the creators of Mind, Melanin, & Medicine, a podcast geared towards helping African Americans in healthcare.   Aquita is a board-certified adult-gerontology primary care Nurse Practitioner. She received her bachelor’s in Nursing in 2014 and her master’s in Nursing in 2017 both from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She currently works at an internal medicine clinic in Alabama. She also is a part-time adjunct nursing instructor for a college within her community.  Terrica Rumph is a Family Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience in healthcare. She is a graduate of the University of South Alabama, where she received both her Doctorate and Master’s degree in Nursing. Terrica prides herself on providing excellent patient care and being a healthcare advocate for those in the African American community. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA.  As clinicians, the two have a passion for healthcare as well as mentorship and ultimately want to see African Americans in healthcare thrive.    Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Platforms to find in-network providers and their patient reviews Zocdoc   Healthgrades  A platform to research elected candidate's views on health care: Ballotpedia 

Election season is among us, and this year is very crucial.  The Black Vote is once again wanted by every candidate on each level of the government.  How much do we know about the positions we vote for?  Do you know who the candidates are and their policies?  Local and state elections are the most important to participate in as it affects our communities on a daily basis.  Do you know your voting options and how to register?  In this episode, I discuss the key positions in the local, state, and federal government, how they affect our communities and resources for research. In addition, I discuss the four ways to cast your vote and how to register.   NOTE:  The duties of the President and Vice President were not discussed as it’s the most popular positions.  Please review those duties here. Resources mention in this episode: Ballotready.org - a platform that lists each candidate running on your ballot.  By entering your address, you will get a complete list of all candidates with their policies.  You can also print this out for your records. Ballotpedia.org  - also like Ballot Ready, you can enter your address to get a sample ballot, look up candidates and their policies VOTE.ORG - general information about all thing voting  Rules and deadlines for absentee voting Rules and deadlines for mail-in voting Registering to Vote Poll Place Locator Early Voting Dates by State   VOTING ABROAD - these resources ensure you request and cast your absentee ballot on time  Federal Voting Assistance Program    Nonpartisan Voter Services for U.S. Citizens Overseas and Uniformed Services Members   CONNECT WITH US  Instagram Official Brand Website YouTube

Are you in digital overload from social media and the daily news? It's time for a break!  In this episode, I discuss the importance and why we need to take a break from social media and gave a few suggestions on what to do instead.   In the closing notes, I expressed a few links to visit for voter registration and petitions to sign. Voter Registration for your State Petitions for Justice Support Nurse Dawn Wooten: a whistleblower who revealed that ICE is performing mass hysterectomies on undocumented immigrants kept in federal custody.   CONNECT WITH US Instagram Facebook Official Brand Website

As a sustainable and healthy living movement grows, we find many millennials are going back to nature. From gardens to healthy eating, they are becoming more conscious about their relationship with food and using natural ways to heal.  In this episode, I speak to Dr. Turshá Hamilton, a Naturopathic Physician about the use of naturopathy for medical healing, nutrition, and hydrotherapy.  Dr. Turshá is a holistic health provider and coach who focuses on Diabetes, Hypertension, and Digestive Distress.  She uses a balanced approach to medicine and wellness by finding the root cause of diseases and treating it with methods like nutritional counseling, botanical medicine, lifestyle modifications, and hydrotherapy. Her patients have seen amazing results over time which include decreases in pain, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol as well as increases in vitality and energy. Dr. Turshá’s goal is to help you live better! CONNECT WITH ME Instagram Official Brand Website YouTube

Confidence is the key to getting what you want.  Don't let anything get in your way to being the best version of yourself.  In this episode, I break down the 10 rules confident people live by in any situation or season of their lives. CONNECT  Podcast Instagram Official Website  

Do you know your Self Love language? In this episode, I talk about Dr. Gary Chapman’s, The 5 Love Languages, and how we can apply that to self-love and self-care while making it a habit to practice every day.  Resources Mentioned in this episode: Quiz: What’s your Love Language Learning resources (under "Resources")   Connect: Website Instagram (podcast)

Protests, racial trauma, the pandemic, unemployment....everything is happening at the same time. From TV to social media, the media covers it all, and sometimes you need a break.   In this episode, I talk about a few ways to find peace amid chaos and how to take action today.   Also mentioned are ways to fight injustice:  Visit Color of Change to sign petitions for Breonna Taylor and more!   Connect with Me Instagram Official Website Facebook Twitter coming soon....  

In this special episode, I address Black America, our grief, racial trauma and reclaiming our future.  Inspired by the recent incidents of police brutality,  Black America has been living in grief and sometimes fear while maintaining our normal lives.  Our endless experiences with discrimination, police brutality, prejudices, and microaggressions for centuries, has been something Black Americans experienced throughout generations.  Now, with protestors and destroyed property,  we are coming to an end of a toxic relationship.  Reclaiming our future involves gaining economic power and exercising our votes on a local level.  These are just two of many gestures we can make to create self-sufficiency and move to a brighter future.  I also explain things we can do today to make that change:   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Shopping/Directory:   webuyblack.com: a marketplace for black-owned businesses selling products from toiletries to professional services Spendefy.com:  the digital “Green Book” of black-owned businesses in your city or city you’re traveling to. BOB can list their businesses as well Officialblackwallstreet.com:  a directory for black-owned businesses around the country   Learning New Skills/Financial Growth: Linkedin Learning Freecodecamp   Black Media: KweliTV: streaming platform of over 400+ undiscovered, award-winning indie films, documentaries, web series & kids shows celebrating global black culture from anywhere in the world Locally Grown TV: Live shows with a TV guide of black films and TV programming including Random Acts of Flyness to Soul Train Talk Black Media  Luxe Radar Media: a global storytelling platform, media collection, and digital exhibition capturing the beauty and nuances of Black womanhood.    Food, Gardening, Horticulture: Ron Finlay:  The Gangsta Gardener Soul Fire Farms  Black Farmers Network    PETITIONS: Text “Floyd” to 55156 to sign a petition a demand justice for George Floyd Sign-up at Color of Change: https://colorofchange.org/ to be notified of more opportunities to take action   CONNECT WITH US Website Instagram

In a bonus episode, I talk about the effects COVID-19 has in the United States and extended a curiosity to our neighbors, Canada.   Toronto-based, marketing professional, Nadia Alam is our guest as she talks about her experiences with the pandemic in her city.   Nadia has a new podcast launching in June 2020 called, Show Me Your Ugly. 

The greatest gift given to humans is intuition.  Not only is it the language of our souls, but it is the greatest tool to use in navigating life.  Like any skill, we have to develop, utilize, and strengthen it each day. In this episode, I explain why we ignore it, how we can begin changing that behavior right away, and moving forward with using your intuition for future decisions.     Connect with Me: Brand Website Podcast Website Instagram  

Amid the pandemic, a lot of us have found ourselves unemployed, furloughed, and/or financially struggling.  In this episode, I share a personal story and tips on how to survive unemployment while preparing to have a recession/pandemic proof career.     Resources mentioned in this episode: LinkedIn Learning: video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. LinkedIn Learning (NYC Residents Only): You have access to free certifications and courses using your public library card. Freecodecamp: a nonprofit/website that helps people learn to code for free. Learn coding through thousands of videos, articles, and interactive coding lessons - all freely available to the public.  Robinhood: a commission-free stock investing app, gives you more ways to make your money work harder. Acorns: an app where you invest in stocks with your spare change   Connect with Me: Instagram Website

Welcome to a new season!  In this episode, I am breaking down the four fundamentals of minimalism, debunking myths of minimalists, and a couple of tips if you want to transition to a minimalist lifestyle.   Minimalism can upgrade our lives in many ways from finance to relationships.  I've discovered that these four elements are a common denominator in minimalist living.  NOTE: In this podcast episode, I said this is session 2.  We are actually beginning session 3 as we had a "pre-season" when launching the podcast.    CONNECT WITH ME INSTAGRAM TWITTER YOUTUBE FACEBOOK

With the rise of entrepreneurship (especially among Black women), we have to discuss protecting what we've built.  To open our "Wealth & Ownership" series, I spoke with Trademark Attorney, Rukayatu "Ruky" Tijani on how to trademark your brand.   Rukayatu “Ruky” Tijani is an attorney, speaker, and the Founder Firm for the Culture—a virtual law firm designed to help social entrepreneurs and founders protect their brand as they scale their impact.  She is a proud Nigerian-American first-generation professional from Brooklyn, New York; a graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law; and a member of the New York and California State Bars. Ruky founded Firm for the Culture after years of serving as an intellectual property attorney in the Silicon Valley Office of the top litigation firm in the country. Firm for the Culture was borne out of Ruky’s passion for the law, social impact, social entrepreneurship, and strategically scaling to create sustainable change.  The firm provides trademark services, networking opportunities, and strategy sessions for social entrepreneurs to own their brand as they scale their social impact. Ruky has provided workshops to young professionals and creatives at New York University School of Law, Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, and Berkeley Law School. She has been recognized as a California Change Lawyer for Legal Diversity, been featured in XONecole and Above the Law, and taken part in several podcast interviews, including the Happy Lawyers Project and the First-Gen Lounge. In this episode, we cover: The difference between a trademark, copyright, and patent; The trademark application and selection process; Reasons for a rejected application and how to still mark your brand; What can be trademarked; The investment; Repercussions and litigations; Rukayatu's trademarking firm, Firm For the Culture;   DON'T FORGET TO CONNECT WITH US: Podcast Website Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Group --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adrinafanore/message

We all know the key to healthy relationships is building a strong foundation.   In this episode, I spoke with Kaye Henry about how to build this foundation and maintaining healthy relationships.  Kaye Henry is wife, mom and NYS Licensed Mental Health Clinician. During the day she is a substance abuse prevention counselor. In the evenings she works clinic hours providing mental health services to a range of clients in the Bronx & Westchester. Kaye’s motto is “A healthy mind, leads to healthy living”. For 14+ years Kaye has dedicated herself to serving her community, making sure no one is fighting mental health alone and providing a safe place for clients to share their thoughts and feelings. Kaye Currently hosts Therapy Uncensored where she allows individuals to share their stories and be themselves.   CONNECT WITH US Podcast Website Official Website Instagram Twitter   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adrinafanore/message