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Tamara Crespo-Hyson is a beauty entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, education and team building. She has won the Wella Studio Young Artist of the Year, been featured as a Wella Top 10 Colorist of the Year and most recently added the internationally coveted, Certified Master Color Expert with Wella Professionals.  In this episode she talks about her journey as a mom of two sets of twins, dropping out of school to pursue her dreams and transitioning her business during questionable situations and difficult circumstances, most recently being COVID-19. She shares how her connection with God and serving others has helped her to grow and sustain her business. This AlcheMe Chic influencer is a spiritual power house that you must know! ENJOY!!!! P.S. Follow Tamara and her team on Instagram: @ego_trip_hair_salon and go to her website: www.egotriphs.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Elisha Monique is a beauty entrepreneur and salon coach. She's grown and reinvented herself many times over her 20 year career. Her work has been published in top industry magazines which led her to her position as an artistic director of Matrix L'Oreal. She owned and operated her salon where she not only helped many stylist become top notch stylist but to also understand their craft and individual creativity. She also took a special interest in teaching her stylist how to understand the business of the beauty industry. Elisha has taken the time to expand that vision to teach and consult other salon owners and beauty professionals through her membership program, Build Your Salon Business. In this episode we will discuss how to build your clientele as a beauty professional, how and when to raise your price, and what it takes to make realistic growth in your career and finances. ENJOY!!!! P.S. You can find Elisha Monique on her websites: www.buildyoursalonbusiness.com or www.elishamonique.com Instagram: @elishamonique_educator Facebook: @ElishaMoniqueSalonStylistCoach --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Kimberly Bush is a producer, content, creator, social media maven and spiritual seeker who loves inspiring women through candid and playful yet soulful conversations. Sharing her spiritual journey and lessons learned along the way; her main focus is to create and curate inspirational content to empower women to live limitlessly and authentically. Kimberly's openness to talk about her journey/adventure in self development and self awareness has made her a voice of positive leadership that women need, hence why AlcheMe Chic is crushing over this bad ass, spiritual seeking, woman of influence. ENJOY!!!! P.S.  You can find and follow Kimberly's lifestyle blog: www.mizzezola.com and follow her on all social media platforms @mizzezola --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Hey my AlcheMe Chic fam! We are in our season three opening! This is the first time, although it's only been two years, that  I don't really have a plan for what I want to share. I have a very strong feeling though that this will make for the most impactful season yet. I have personally gone through some serious changes and I'm planning on sharing every detail on ways I'm making the best out of where I am right now. In this episode I explore and talk about the unknown and what I may or may not do with this platform moving forward! Everything and nothing is up in the air for now and what a beautiful way to show exactly how the AlcheMe Chic mantra and manifest!  ENJOY!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Kandi Watson is the founder of Love Works TV. She started this Love empire with a passion for singles, the purpose was for singles to redirect their perspective in a positive way. Using her own journey in being single and NOT enjoying it, she combined her spiritual growth and challenges to help other single women that are experiencing similars upsets. Kandi was not a willing participant in going down this path but through her journey of opening up to what God wanted for her she was able to find a deeper meaning and purpose for her journey. Now married, Kandi shares from beginning to present about what it takes to renew your mindset and focus on your purpose, even when you're being stubborn about it. Our journey is more than the destination it's the journey, listen in as Kandi shares so great wisdom of what it takes to love your singlehood and beyond.  ENJOY!!! P.S. Follow Kandi and her Husband Dwayne Watson on their vlog Love Works TV: www.loveworkstv.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Nichomi Higgins, also known as Nikki,  is a wife, mother, mental health advocate, business mindset coach, entrepreneur, licensed psychotherapist and passionate communicator with a powerful will to help uplift and encourage the lives of women around the world. Nichomi has utilized her past battles with depression and emotional trauma to mobilize her ability to be supportive and effective in creating a positive change in women. In this episode Nikki shares some key reasons why women suffer from mental blocks, as well as discuss how her own spirituality helped her get on her feet to follow the path of her purpose. Although her beginnings was in Corporate-America, she has transitioned through the metal health field as a marriage and family therapist, and one of the few professionals of color that specialized in treating eating disorders and negative body image amongst women of color. Having the experience of both Corporate-America and psychology, makes her the best psychotherapist and business mindset coach to tackle any obstacle for any woman of ambition. Nichomi's mission to help other women align with their purpose makes her an AlcheMe Chic badass!!! ENJOY!!!! P.S. If you're looking forward to advancing your career, become an entrepreneur or just simply advance your current entrepreneur venture make sure you contact Nikki!! Websites: www.solcenteredtherapy.com (California residence only) , www.solcenteredcoaching.com (Worldwide)  IG: @solcentered_solpowered --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

I’ve had another Judas moment this past weekend that is forcing me to choose becoming better instead of bitter! I was going to wait until the new year BUT after this weekends conversation I was heart broken and left to say God I ONLY want you. I think I’m not the only one so I am doing a virtual bible study group via Zoom. The bible study will be “What Happens When Women Say Yes To God: *Live More Fully *Love More Deeply *Experience God's Best for You” by Lysa TerKeurst. I will be hosting an introduction Zoom call Sunday November 24, 2019 at 7pm eastern standard time. To access the link you can follow and send a DM to the AlcheME Chic IG page @alchemechicpodcast. I am looking forward to meeting some of my AlcheME Chic family should you all choose to join! ENJOY!!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Adrienne Leak is a wife, mother, commercial and editorial hairstylist and beauty brand consultant, educator, beauty entrepreneur and spiritual seeker. In this episode we talk about how beauty and spirituality work together to create the best you. Many women fall into the comparison trap and lose who they truly are. Learn how Adrienne used her personal and professional experience to help uplift other women. Also we learn about how her battle with anxiety and depression led her to discover the ever growing ways her purpose keeps expanding. Even in her most depressed state she was given a divine deposit to share the stories of women as it effects their own anxiety about "beauty".  In her upcoming docuseries entitled "Also Me" Adrienne explores the multi viewpoints of women suffering from their own beauty hang ups; the women that never wants to leave home without makeup to the women that never wants to wear makeup. In all actuality both suffer from the same fear of being seen...could this also be you? ( See what I did there?!?!) Adrienne's ability to keep reinventing herself and continuously seeking and growing makes her an AchleMe Chic BADASS!!! ENJOY!!!! P.S. Follow Adrienne on Instagram @aleakhairstudio or website www.adrienneleak.com if you're interested in sharing your story and receiving a makeover on the docuseries "Also Me" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Stefanie Moore is a wife, mother, author and occupational therapist. A little over ten years ago she authored a book entitled "What You Should Know About A Man After The 3rd Date: 50 Questions You Need To Ask To Really Know Who A Man is..." This workbook helps women navigate the dating world and escape the fantasy into a healthy reality of what you really want, who you are and how to truly get to know the man you're with. In this episode we discuss ways dating has changed with the new social media/online dating era and how even after being married why this book still keeps the spice brewing in any relationship. Stefanie has always been a champion for women growing and developing, which is why she is PERFECT for our AlcheMe Chic family! ENJOY!!! P.S. You can find Stefanie's book on Amazon under her Authored name Stefanie Jane Helms! P.S.S. A little under two weeks after this interview Stefanie gave birth to beautiful twins! Talk about BAD ASS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

In this episode I dive into a possible answer to the forever question of: "When will I ever meet my husband?" or "When will I find a man?" I personally and wholeheartedly feel that there are a group of women left out of a possible narrative that would be THEE answer. I believe following the path to your purpose will lead you to love. I talk about some women I've followed and admired over the years and I've noticed something each of their love stories have in common; all of them were well on their path towards their purpose. I know you're thinking "How do I know what my purpose is?" and no worries my friend I have a lead that will help you get there! Follow us on Instagram @alchemechicpodcast and download the Anchor app to leave us a voicemail to be featured in the next episode. ENJOY!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Ashley (Jacobs) Poole is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, published writer, and political activist. A decision made out of fear would land her incarcerated and six months pregnant, Ashley had no clue that she would end up changing the lives of so many women through her tragedy. In this episode we learn how Ashley went from a fearful pregnant mother, to being behind bars while pregnant, to later becoming a political activist in prison reform for pregnant inmates. Did you know that up until 2010 women incarcerated in the United Sates were shackled while giving birth? Ashley story helped to change the laws to make that a practice of the past. Through her testimony at the state capitol, women who give birth while serving their sentences no longer have to do so under such stressful conditions. She shares her story in two books "Inside This Place, Not Of It" and "Say It Forward: A Guide To Social Justice Storytelling" both available on Amazon. ENJOY!!!! P.S.  To learn more about her ongoing efforts to give voices to the those that don't have a platform; follow her as she builds her business Speaking On Purpose Inc. You can contact Ashley via email: mrsapoole32@yahoo.com or follow on Facebook: @Kennethandashleypoole  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

LaToya Keys is an entrepreneur, proudly self proclaimed daddy's girl,  and for me personally, one of the best social media entertainers I know! LaToya has become in some ways my very own "Carrie Bradshaw" of my Facebook friends. She unabashedly shares her encounters with dating in this new age of unrealistic expectations and ever growing lack of self-awareness. She breaks down her perspective on dating and how us as women can take accountability on our own personal growth, observe the truths that men give us and how we can improve on our spiritual connection as it pertains to our dating life. As a wedding/event planner Latoya also shares with us what she has observed as the true secret behind a successful relationship from the process of couples planning their nuptials. ENJOY!!!!  P.S. Connect with LaToya via her website www.ellekayevents.com or IG @ellekayevents   P.S.S. The first three minutes of the podcast has some technical difficulties but it gets better! SORRY!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Talina Smith is a wife, mother, beauty entrepreneur and prayer warrior! In this episode Talina shares with us her faith in taking major leaps in entrepreneurship. The same journey that has challenged her and has allowed her to grow into the beauty mogul that she is still becoming. The life of an entrepreneur is not easy but in spite of the hurdles Talina remains steadfast in keeping God first as she walks out her path in creating beauty one woman at a time! Learn about how she used her faith to build a clientele from nothing and create a makeup line in the midst of family turbulence. Talk about extraordinary! ENJOY!!!!  P.S. Follow Talina on social media- IG: @dportierbeauty  Facebook: @dportierbeauty --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

In this episode I continue to share the journey that I've decided to go on in healing my past with my absentee father. I decided to venture out and read a book by Gabrielle Bernstein called Judgement Detox: Release the Beliefs That Hold You Back from Living a Better Life. In this book she talks about judgement being fear based and when we judge we exchange love for fear. The emotional battle I had with my dad, I thought I "handled" it years ago. Until last October when my grandmother passed away and the flood gates opened and I found myself emotionally closed off and angry all over again. This book helped to dig to the root of my anger, address it and continue on this journey of forgiveness. In this open letter to my dad I have taken on his perspective in order to begin to develop compassion for him that can be on going. I have made the commitment to chase after love and peace and this is only the beginning. ENJOY!!!!!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Rashon Monique Jefferson is a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to MANY! Rashon shares her story with her diagnosis of Lupus, Endometriosis and Thyroid cancer. Rashon gives love and support every moment she can, all while pouring into her community as a nurse at Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta (CHoA) . In this episode Rashon teaches us what it means to learn to take care of self...even when your natural instinct is to be there for everyone else. Rashon's light, fight, grit, practicality and overall jovial presence in the midst of challenge is exactly why she is a MUST for our AlcheMe Chic community to hear from. ENJOY!!!! P.S.  If you'd like to reach out to Rashon for support or need someone to ask questions about your journey you can email her: rmm629@yahoo.com   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Holly Jackson is mother and making a difference with her passion to serve the deaf community as an interpreter. In this episode Holly helps us to gain perspective as well as educate us on the bold world of the deaf. Holly details her journey and how her faith kept her grounded and encouraged her to keep moving forward to help others, in spite of her own fears of how things may unfold. Find out how Holly pushed through challenges by completely changing her career path as well as challenges in mastering the American Sign Language (ASL)! Holly is a prime example of how we can add good to this world, serve others and still be a kick ass woman about her business. ENJOY!!!! P.S. To find out more on how you can help with supporting the deaf by emailing Holly: HBJINTERPRETING@Gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Hey my AlcheMe Chic FAMILY!!!! This episode is strictly me having a super deep moment for NO REASON! While studying for my continued education course, I made a correlation between the stages of hair growth and how it can mirror the stages of personal growth. While I have a feeling that only my beauty industry people will actually understand how intuitive this is; I HOPE that you all can get a good nugget out of this episode also. Head over to the Anchor app to tell me what you think about this post! ENJOY!!!!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Erin Jones is a mother, sister, therapist, singer and spiritual motivator. Erin and I discuss the importance of therapy and what it's like to be completely changed by loss. Erin, and the rest of her family, had tough life lessons to learn when both her mother and father passed away 9 years, 364 days apart. She created an open support group, Onward, to help others sort through the process of dealing with grief and loss. Her faith mixed with her professional background along with her life experience has lead her to become a well rounded, life application therapist and support group leader. In this episode learn some small yet life altering gems that may help you to live your best self yet! Welcome to our tribe Erin, you are amaziballs!!!!!! ENJOY!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Cathy Torres is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and wellness coach. She shares her weight loss journey and how her mental fortitude, combined with the desire to want better and more for family, lead her on a path she would've never imagined! She shares some vulnerable details of how unlearning some false stories she use to tell herself effected her children and how she turned that around. Cathy and I never met prior to us recording her story, but this episode is the best example I've ever experienced that displays how two strangers can still do great things together and NOT know each other at all! Cathy is DEFINITELY our tribe member and a transformation BAD ASS!!!! ENJOY!!!!!  P.S. Contact Cathy via: IG: @hazeleyedandgettinfit Email: ccostantino526@gmail.com Website: www.cathyt.goherbalife.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support

Angela D. Young was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, by a supportive family with whom she is still close. She attended college at Clark Atlanta University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Arts, with a concentration in TV, radio, and film. Upon graduation, she was immediately offered a job as a manager at the renowned Patchwerk Recording Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. During her tenure there, she had the opportunity to work with some of the most prominent Hip Hop and R&B artists in the industry. It was there that she came into her own and learned how to be a business woman. Later, she self-published her first book of poetry for young women in 2014. The book is entitled Pieces of Me. Angela also understands that part of her purpose is to be of service to others. A couple years, ago she turned her passion into reality with the ‘Little Black Box Project’. The goal of this annual project is to give hope during the holiday season to women and children in need. She continued her feminine activism through the NAKEDGURL pledge. Her beNAKED campaign is her desire to make women feel empowered, beautiful, and confident. The beNAKED Campaign seeks to empower, inspire, and enlighten women and girls of all ages to know that no matter how the world defines beauty, true beauty comes from our heart and soul. How could this powerful woman NOT be an AlcheMe Chic Influencer of the Day! ENJOY!!!!! P.S. Follow Angela on Instagram: @iam_angelayoung Website: www.iamangelayoung.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachelolivia/support