Defining YOU with Helena J

What If you were laid off tomorrow and you had the option to do something different, what would that be?This week on Defining You, I’m resharing my interview with Portia Charles, attorney and principal at Charles Law Practice, who was laid off from her corporate job, and was left to contend with the real issue, of what’s next: Should she get another job, or should she start the law practice she’s been dreaming about for years.So if you’re new, or you might have missed this extraordinary episode, here’s your chance to listen again. Listen as Portia recounts her incredible story of choosing to follow her childhood dreams of being her own boss and carving her own path. I think you’ll get some real value out of this episode.And don’t forget to like my Facebook page and follow me on Instagram @helenajnow for updates on new episodes coming soon!Enjoy the rebroadcast of my interview with attorney at law, Portia Charles Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowWatch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeCheckout the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Join the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupJoin the VIP list: https://bi

In the US Alone, an estimated 1 in 4 women is victim of severe physical abuse.This week on Defining You, I want to replay a very compelling conversation with President of LOVE Life Now Foundation and Domestic Abuse Survivor, Lovern Gordon, who lived to tell her own story and what she is doing today to encourage other women and help  them realize that they are not alone.So if you’re new, or you might have missed this powerful episode give it a listen. If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, Lovern will empower you to find your voice and reclaim your power!Lovern is a domestic violence awareness author of the international memoir called, The Legacy He Left Me. She has appeared on numerous radio and television shows including CBS This Morning, NBC’s This is New England and Trinidad’s TV6 News. The Boston Celtics recently named her one of their ‘Heroes Among Us.’  Listen as she recounts her powerful, heartbreaking, but inspirational story and shares advice and information about resources available to empower women to break the silence, find their voice and live their best lives, despite their experience.Before we dive in, please note that this episode contains depictions of violence that some people may find disturbing. Please proceed at your own discretion.And don’t forget to like my Facebook page and follow me on Instagram @helenajnow for updates on new episodes. See you soon.Now Stay Tuned for the rebroadcast of my interview with President of LOVE Life Now Foundation and Domestic Violence awareness speaker, Lovern GordonEpisode Links:https://www.lovelifenow.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj1pLhk_3to Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowWatch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutube

Hello everyone! This week I want to reshare, one of the most listened too episodes, on Defining YOU! This particular episode is very special to me because I had an awesome opportunity to sit down with my first friend in college, to talk about her very clever and much needed online venture.My dear friend, Romina Wilmot, is the Founder of My Health Fair, an on-demand, virtual platform, that connects hard to reach, English and Spanish-speaking audiences, to healthcare organizations with well-needed information and services.The way she went about starting this venture is one you will want to hear about, and it will inspire you to use all the skills you already have to create the life you want.So if you’re new, or you might have missed this important episode, here’s your chance to listen again. It will inspire you!And don’t forget to like my Facebook page and follow me on Instagram @helenajnow for updates on new episodes.  Enjoy the rebroadcast of my interview with healthcare Educator and CEO of My Health Fair, Romina Wilmot!Episode Links: https://www.myhealthfair.comhttps://www.instagram.com/myhealthfair/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowWatch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Checkout the Website: 

Hello everyone! The Defining you podcast is on break right now, but I wanted to give you another opportunity to listen to some amazing episodes I truly enjoyed.There is no doubt that racism has been the ugly part of our history as a nation, and that we black folks are still seeing the effects of the disenfranchisement even today. In this particular episode I had an incredible conversation with a dope black therapist, about how we do get a say, on how we live our lives, and that we can be happy, even when the deck is stacked against us.Celeste Viciere, a licensed mental health clinician, and mental health advocate, focuses on the black community, and how we can take control of our own destiny. She’s a bestselling author, and host of the Celeste, The Therapist podcast. Through her work as a therapist, she discovered that we have a responsibility to ourselves, and our families to live the best life we can, from the inside out. So if you’re new, or in case you might have missed this episode, here’s your chance to listen again. Listen for the new ideas that are going to open your mind, to a brand new way, to look at your world, and start creating the happiness you've been looking for.And don’t forget to like my Facebook page and follow me on Instagram @helenajnow for updates on new episodes. Now stay tuned for the rebroadcast of my interview with licensed mental health clinician, Celeste The Therapist!Guest Links:http://www.CelesteTheTherapist.comCelesteTheTherapistcelestevicierelmhcLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowWatch on YouTube: 

Hello there! Although I am on a brief break right now, I thought now would be the perfect time for you to go back and catch up on some of those episodes you might have missed.In this episode I talk to Felicia Persaud, CEO of Invest Caribbean Now, an avid advocate for undocumented immigrants and Caribbean national rights, who shared her own undocumented experience.This conversation is especially fitting considering the recent undocumented immigrants lured from a Texas shelter and sent to Martha’s Vineyard by plane unannounced last week.Persaud, came into the United States legally through her government job, and found herself overstaying her visa when a family member became ill and she stepped in to take care of her. Felicia represents a segment of the population that falls through the cracks in the system, but she didn’t let that stop her from speaking to congress and starting her own Public Relations firm. If you’re new, or if you might have missed this episode, give it a listen. If you have ever felt disenfranchised by the system, listen for the clues that will open your mind to your own power in this story of will, perseverance and conviction.And don’t forget to like my Facebook page and follow me on Instagram @helenajnow for updates on new episodes. Talk to you soon.Enjoy the rebroadcast of my interview with CEO of Invest Caribbean Now, Felicia Persaud!Episode Links:https://www.facebook.com/FeliciaJPersaudhttps://www.investcaribbeannow.comhttps://www.hardbeatcommunicationshttps://www.npr.org/2022/09/20/1124160949/migrants-lawsuit-ron-desantis-marthas-vineyard Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowWatch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Checkout the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.com Credits:•Music & Audio produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

Hello everyone!I took some time off, but wanted to share, some episodes, I truly enjoyed in season one,  of Defining YOU!If you haven’t heard it, this particular episode, is very important, because it will empower you, to strengthen your finances and start creating that generational wealth. If you are interested in taking smart action with your money right now, this episode is for you.So if you’re new, or if you might have missed this episode, please listen up. Lebone’s insights are about to change your life, and possibly that of your children and their children. Listen for actionable tips, on how to be smarter with your own money right now. And don’t forget to like my Facebook page and follow me on Instagram @helenajnow for updates on new episodes.  Now stay tuned for the rebroadcast of my interview with CEO of  Chisara Ventures, and angel investor, Lebone Moses! Episode Links:https://www.chisaraventures.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ChisaraVentures/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lebone-c-moses/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowWatch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Checkout the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.comCredits:•Music & Audio produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

Hello my friends and favorite listeners! I am currently on a hiatus at the moment, but while on break, I wanted to replay some of my favorite episodes this season.  This week’s episode is near and dear to my heart. Because this is my very first episode with my sister, Dr. Cressida Joseph, owner and CEO of Beacon Dental Group in Boston. She has been featured in the Boston Globe and she has been serving her community for the past 29 years. She’s a woman of faith, and believes we are all here for a purpose which is designed to move humanity forward. What makes this episode particularly special, is that she truly captures the essence of what the Defining YOU podcast is all about. I admire her faith in God, courage and determination to really go after her career aspirations.  What you wouldn’t know about Cressida is that she beat all the odds and started a brand new dentistry practice at a time when women were few and far between in her field. She believed in her vision so much she invested $25K to work with a consultant to get her business off the ground, even when everyone thought she was crazy. Listen for Cressida’s inspirational story of perseverance and self-motivation and the details of her decision that led to her success as an true leader, entrepreneur and thriving business owner.  If you’re new, or if you might have missed this episode, please Listen up. There’s so much you can take away from this episode. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for updates on new episodes. And if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please head over to the Reviews section and leave us a 5 star review and say something nice, it really helps people decide to listen to the show, and thank you.Enjoy the rebroadcast of my interview dedicated to a true born leader, Self-Made CEO and Professional Dentist, woman of God, Dr. Cressida Joseph.Episode links:https://www.facebook.com/cressida.josephhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cressida-joseph-dmd-0a6557184/https://beacondentalgroup.comhttps://sponsored.bostonglobe.com/eastern-bank/closing-the-wealth-gap-supporting-black-latinx-business-owners/Address: 1026 Blue Hill Ave Dorchester, MA 02124Phone: 617 288-2146Email: bdggeneral@yahoo.comLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowWatch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvipCheckout the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com  Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.com Credits:•Audio & music produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Photo by  

Hi everyone! I’m on break right now, but I wanted to replay some episodes that I really enjoyed in Season One of the✨Defining You ✨ ppodcast.This particular episode is important to me, because one of my wildest dreams became a reality. I had the amazing opportunity to interview someone, who inspired me all through college, sparked my interest in voiceover work  and even starting this podcast. That’s Randy Thomas, the first female voice over pioneer, to announce live TV award shows for the Oscars, the Tony’s, The Emmys, SAG Awards, Entertainment Tonight and a whole lot more. Most recently Randy became the new voice of ABC News, the first female announcer in Nightline’s 38-year history. Now tha a big deal!Although you might not know her name, chances are you've probably have heard her voice. Randy can be heard announcing the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (4x), The Kennedy Center Honors (4x), and is the Promo Voice for ABC News Nightline. Listen to the full episode for Thomas's expert advice, as she shares her incredible story on how to become a TV announcer and how to break into the voice over industry. So if you’re new, or if you might have missed this episode, please give it a listen. I think you’ll get some value out of this one. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for updates on new episodes. And if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please head over to the Reviews section and leave us a 5 star review and say something nice, it really helps people decide to listen to the show, and thank you.Enjoy the rebroadcast of my interview with the Pre-eminent female Voiceover artist in America, Randy Thomas. Episode links:Randy Thomas, the pre-eminent female voice over artist in AmericaFollow Randy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randythomasvo/Follow Randy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RandyThomasVoiceOver/Visit Randy's website: https://www.randythomasvo.com/Email Randy: randy@randythomasvo.comLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowWatch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Checkout the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.comCredits:•Music by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Audio produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

Are you judgmental?At its heart, judgment is about putting expectations on people that we expect of ourselves. The problem is that sometimes that equates to perfection. Or that people should be nice all the time. Or that those who have committed some offense cannot be redeemed.It’s hard to meet those expectations.For me, understanding judgment is also very much about grace. It’s about giving people the benefit of the doubt and reflecting on any given situation before jumping to a conclusion. Especially if it means I’m going to condemn someone  — or absolve them. In the last few months, I’ve seen a lot of condemnation. And I want to talk about it.This episode is all about how we cultivate empathy for each other and why we should be wary of hasty judgments.Listen to this episode to reflect on how judgment can inhibit our ability to see people for their full selves and why empathy, compassion, and forgiveness are traits we should all aspire to. And if you’re listening to this episode on Apple Podcasts, I’d appreciate it if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps people decide to listen to the show.Episode mentions links:Former State Senator of Massachusetts, Dianne WilkersonDianne Wilkerson Campaign Site - https://wilkersonforsenate.com/Actor, Rapper and Producer, Will SmithWill's book: https://willthebook.comStandup Comedian, actor, filmmaker, Chris RockVisit website: https://chrisrock.comJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowWatch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Checkout the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.comCredits:•Music by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Audio produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

Black women need mentorship and guidance in the workplace. But more importantly, Black women need solidarity in the workplace. We’ve all heard the old adage: “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” This is particularly important if you are a minority or a woman who is looking to advance in your career. Who you know is just as important as what you know.  As a black woman, my ability to network and develop relationships with mentors has shaped my life and career.  However, the path has not always been smooth for me. I’ve had experiences where people I thought would have helped me simply brushed me off or even created barriers to my success.  This episode is all about how Black women can support and uplift each other at work.Listen for tips on understanding your role as a professional Black woman, how you can influence the Black women in your workplace, and for guidance on how to better support those women, including those you may not even know.And if you’re listening to this episode on Apple Podcasts, I’d appreciate it if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps people decide to listen to the show. Thanks!Episode Reference Links:Black Women in the Workplace, by Camille LLoyyhttps://www.gallup.com/workplace/333194/black-women-workplace.aspxWomen of Color Get Less Support at Work. Here’s How Managers Can Change That. by Zuhairah Washington & Laura Morgan Roberts https://hbr.org/2019/03/women-of-color-get-less-support-at-work-heres-how-managers-can-change-thatLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Checkout the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.comCredits:•Music by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Audio produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

Standing alone takes courage.Every once in a while, we come across individuals that, in the face of adversity, have the strength and the fortitude to stand alone and do what they morally think is right, even when the folks around them are going in the opposite direction.That is what has inspired this podcast episode.Listen to this episode for my perspective on moral courage, standing up for what’s right, how you can think about courage and exemplifying courage in the workplace.And if you’re listening to this episode on Apple Podcasts, I’d appreciate it if you could leave us a 5-star review. It helps people decide to listen to the show. Enjoy my solo episode about examples of moral courage.Feature Profile in Courage examples:Liz Cheney, U.S. Representative for Wyominghttps://cheney.house.govhttps://www.facebook.com/replizcheneyWandrea` Moss, FMR Elections Dept. Employee, Fulton County, GeorgiaPresident Volodymyr Zelensky, President of UkraineSource: JFK Library 2022 Profile in Courage Award: Defending Democracy at Home and Abroad HonoreesChristian Smalls, American Labor Organizer and President & Founder of The Amazon Labor Union (ALU) https://www.instagram.com/chris.smalls_/?hl=enJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowWatch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Checkout the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.comCredits:•Music by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Audio produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

Everyone is afraid of something. Fear holds us back from becoming who we truly want to be. Welcome to Defining You. I’m Helena J, a communications professional, podcaster, voiceover artist and MC, and this episode is all about conquering fear.This particular episode is going to be different because it’s just me. And this topic is important to me because confronting my fears is why I have this podcast. It’s why I’m a voiceover artist. It’s why I continue to walk in my purpose. Listen to this episode to understand how one moment can affect you (like it did for me), how fear can force you to limit yourself, and how you can get back on the path toward living your dreams — just like me.And if you’re listening to this episode on Apple Podcasts, I’d appreciate it if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps people decide to listen to the show. Learn more about the people mentioned in this episode:Randy Thomas, the pre-eminent female voice over artist in AmericaFollow Randy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randythomasvo/Follow Randy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RandyThomasVoiceOver/Visit Randy's website: https://www.randythomasvo.com/Email Randy: randy@randythomasvo.comCeleste Viciere, licensed mental health clinician, and mental health advocateFollow Celeste on Instagram: http://www.CelesteTheTherapist.comFollow Celeste on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelesteViciereLMHCVisit Celeste's website: https://www.instagram.com/celestethetherapist/Email Celeste: info@CelesteTheTherapist.comLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowWatch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Checkout the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.comCredits:•Music by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Audio produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. YouTube video editor, Dominique J. Thelismond•Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

There’s only ONE leadership style that works in a crisis. This week, on the Defining YOU podcast, Dr. Pauline Elwin shares her research on how transformational leadership was the ONLY leadership style to impact workplaces positively during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is transformational leadership? And what characteristics define this style of a leader? Listen to this week’s episode to learn about the special skills transformational leaders have, what kind of leadership traits can be learned, and how organizations can develop dynamic leaders to survive turbulent times.Plus, hear Dr. Elwin’s backstory as the first Caribbean-born woman to defend her dissertation at Northwest University successfully and how she was inspired to pursue her doctorate after advocating on behalf of government workers and DEI initiatives in Seattle. And I’m excited to say that this is my 25th episode of Defining YOU! I’ve got some exciting things in store over the next month. I’ve heard from many of you that you’d like to hear more from me and so I have some special episodes lined up for you.So stay tuned. If you’re interested in being a guest on the show next month, reach out to me at connectwithhelenaj@gmail.com. Find the link in the show notes. And if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please head over to the reviews section and leave a 5-star review. It really helps others find the show. Thanks!Enjoy my Interview with Strategic Organizational Change and Leadership Development Consultant, Dr. Pauline Elwin.Episode links:Elwin Innovative Global Consulting - https://www.elwinglobalconsulting.com/Dr. Pauline Elwin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ElwinLlcDr. Pauline Elwin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.paulineelwin/Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Visit the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.comCredits:•Music by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Audio produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

Everyone wants to know why Dianne Wilkerson is getting back into politics.  She was the first Black woman to serve as a state senator in Massachusetts. She represented Black Bostonians for 15 years and resigned after she was caught accepting bribe money.Wilkerson spent three years in jail and has since worked to regain the trust of the community by continuing to serve. She’s been involved in governance issues at the Boston Public Schools board, economic equity for the city’s Black and Brown residents, and the COVID-19 response. It’s the latter that has inspired her to run for the Senate seat in the 2nd Suffolk District. “We know we needed to have a place where our people would feel comfortable to go to get vaccine,” Wilkerson told me. “What I learned in the process is we were calling, doing wellness checks on our seniors. They said, ‘I have the vaccine. I don't have any food. I have vaccine. I don't, I don't have money for a copay. I lost my job.’“And so we realized this was about more than COVID. It was about how the government with all of its resources still can't figure out ways to respond to our people. And when we went to the people who are elected to deliver those resources, we didn't get a response.”This week on the Defining You podcast, Dianne Wilkerson gives her candid perspective on what went wrong when she was convicted of bribery, how she has sought to serve the community, and who is inspiring her today. Listen to this episode to understand the Dianne Wilkerson story, her  background and what motivates her to seek out public service, and how you might find a way to serve in your community, too. And if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please head over to the reviews section and leave a 5-star review. It really helps others find the show. Thanks!Episode links:Dianne Wilkerson Campaign Site - https://wilkersonforsenate.com/Dianne Wilkerson on Twitter - https://twitter.com/DW4SenateDonate to Dianne Wilkerson - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wilkerson-committee-1Watch the video version of the podcast on  the Defining YOU YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Visit the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.comCredits:•Music by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Audio produced by Bernier Coulanges Jr. •Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

Your unaddressed trauma is holding you back! Doing the hard work of dealing with past trauma and building emotional intelligence is not easy. Your trauma shows up in every aspect of your life, including the workplace, romantic relationships, and how you see yourself in your community. But if you leave your trauma unaddressed, you risk failing to live up to your own potential and carrying the weight of those past negative experiences with you.There are many ways to tackle trauma, including through therapy, but one of the tools you can use to unburden yourself and find peace is by journaling. That’s Alicia Adamson’s specialty. Alicia is the executive director of the Brookline Teen Center, where she focuses on helping young people reach their full potential. She’s also the author of “Walking In Your Truth: A Personal Journal To Reflect On Your Life’s Purpose.”This week, Alicia shares on the Defining YOU podcast how she teaches others to use journaling as a tool for self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. And she shares her own story of how journaling saved her from self-destruction.“I didn't want to have self-doubt or low self-esteem,” Alicia told me. “I didn't want to admit that validation from other people was really the fuel to self-love versus, oh no, I'm fearfully and wonderfully made. And believing that in my own soul and then letting that grow into what my self-love looks like. That took me a long time to unpack that.” Listen to hear how journaling, therapy, and faith have motivated Alicia to unlock her best self and how you can too.Do you journal? Let me know in the comments. And if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please head over to the reviews section and leave a 5-star review. It really helps others find the show. Thank you!Episode links:Alicia Adamson (LinkedIn) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciaadamson/Walking In Your Truth (Amazon) -https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Your-Truth-Personal-Journal/dp/0692799222Brookline Teen Center - https://www.brooklineteencenter.org/Defining You with Helena JEpisode #23Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Visit the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.com Credits:•Music by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Audio produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. •Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

Have you built your identity around your company, or perhaps you’ve spent many years  perfecting your craft for a job? If you have invested time working for someone else, but your expectations have fallen short, now may be the time to launch out on your own.This episode is for any one who has worked for a company, but has the untapped potential to become an entrepreneur. Our guest today is Elizabeth Yang, CEO of Better with Company. A successful online business strategist and monetization expert, helping service-based entrepreneurs tired of being the best kept secret in their local town, expand online for greater impact and income with their teams. She specializes in high ticket sales and done-for-you nurturing, packaging services, leadership, talent and team optimizationListen for the clues in her journey that led her from corporate America to entrepreneurship. And if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please head over to the Reviews section and leave us a 5 star review, it really helps others find our show, and thank you.Here’s my interview with the Monetization Queen, Elizabeth Yang.Episode links:Connect with Elizabeth Yang: http://elizabethyang.biz/Grab your free guide to High Ticket Conversations that Convert Online: http://conversationsthatconvertonline.com/Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Visit the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.comCredits:Music by Bernier Coulangers Jr. Audio produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

What is your life’s strategy, for becoming who you are meant to be?  Whose blueprint are you following? Are you settling for less?If you have ever wondered, what on earth I'm here for, this episode is for you!Each one of us is born with all that we need to fulfill our destiny. The seed that is planted within us has the resources, it has the blueprint, and it has the capacity to propel you towards your goal. Believe it or not, you have what it takes to become who you are meant to be.  In today’s episode, I talk to Jeanel Champion, destiny leader, entrepreneur and author of the book, Path to Prosperity.  As a purpose-driven woman, she is intently focused on fulfilling her God-given destiny and leading others to do the same to uncover their own purpose. Listen for motivation on uncovering your god given destiny. Jeanel provides some golden nuggets on how to create your best life, fulfill your purpose and live the life of your dream.And if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please head over to the Reviews section and leave us a 5-star review, it really helps others find our show, and thank you.Enjoy my interview with a purpose-driven woman, Jeanel Champion.Guest Information:Follow Jeanel on Instagram: http://wwwlinstagram.con/jeanelchampion/?hl=enLike Jeanel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanelchampionVisit Jeanel website: www.jeanelchampion.comWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Visit the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us at: connectwithhelenaj@gmail.comCredits: Music by Bernier Coulangers Jr. Audio produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

Have you ever felt like an outsider in your own city? That feeling that no matter what you do, you just don’t quite fit. Maybe you have lived in the same city for 25 years, but you have an accent, or you look different than your neighbors. This is what our guest today discovered when she first moved to Boston to go to college, and she felt the urgent desire to create a deeper sense of community around her.Our guest today is Sheena Collier, founder of Boston While Black, helping companies and organizations in the city better engage and create a sense of belonging for people of color.Boston While Black started as a single event for the city, and now it has become a community hub for black folks to create a sense of belonging. Boston Magazine named Sheena one of the 100 most influential Bostonians in 2022, and today she’s going to share the origin story of this amazing organization, and empower you to be the change you want to see in the world.And if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please head over to the Reviews section and leave us a 5 star review, it really helps others find our show, and thank you.Enjoy my interview with trailblazer Sheena Collier.Guest information:Sheena Collier, Founder, Boston While Blackhttps://bostonwhileblack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bostonwhileblack/https://www.collierconnection.com/about-sheenaWatch on video version of the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Visit the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Credits: Music by Bernier Coulangers Jr. Audio produced by Bernier Coulangers Jr. Photo by https://www.instagram.com/ddesireephotography/

We could do anything we put our minds to… but we don’t. We think of ourselves as capable of doing so much more than everyone else… but when the rubber meets the road, we fall flat. Does this sound familiar? Maybe there is a goal you’ve been trying to achieve for a while, like getting a promotion, or losing 20 pounds, or going back to school. Yet, something always seems to stand in our way. That little something is called: self-motivation.In today’s episode I talk to Simone F. Mathieu, professor of Psychology and author of the book Push Past 10. In her journey to find motivation to lose 20 pounds she learned so much more than she ever expected, and she’s passing down those strategies to us in this interview.I’ll ask her how she found the drive to push past her goals and uncover her true limitless potential, not just for weight loss, but in every area of her life. Imagine having the freedom to imagine and make all your wildest dreams happen. That’s what we are going to cover in this episode.And if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please head over to the Reviews section and leave us a 5 star review, it really helps others find our show, and thank you.Enjoy my interview with the unstoppable Dr. Simone F. Mathieu.Guest Information:Simone F. Mathieu, PhD; Associate Professor, I/O PsychologyAuthor, Producer & Host, Pushpast10Visit her website: https://pushpast10.com/ Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushpast10Defining You with Helena JEpisode #19Watch on the video version of the podcast on the Defining YOU YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Visit our Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com Contact us @connectwithhelenaj@gmail.comCredits: Music by Bernier Coulanges Jr.Podcast Audio Produced by  Bernier Coulanges Jr.Video Editing by Dominique J. Thelismond

Can people of color find happiness, even when racism is so pervasive in our communities? There is no doubt that racism has been the ugly part of our history as a nation, and that we black folks are still seeing the effects of the disenfranchisement even today. However, do we get a say on how we live our lives? Can we be happy, even when the deck is stacked against us? And how do we do that?Today’s guest is Celeste Viciere, licensed mental health clinician, and mental health advocate, focusing on the black community, and how we can take control of our own destiny. She’s a bestselling author, and host of the Celeste, The Therapist podcast.20 years ago, Celeste would not have seen herself talking on a platform about mental health and wellness. She thought depression was a white person’s disease. After all, she grew up in a black community where struggling through life was just par for the course. Then, through her work as a therapist, she discovered that we have a responsibility to ourselves, and our families to live the best life we can, from the inside out.In this episode, Celeste recounts her own struggles as a black professional woman in America, and how she helps others find happiness, even in the most uncontrollable situations, by finding themselves.Listen for the new ideas that are going to open your mind, to a brand new way, to look at your world, and start creating the happiness you've been looking for.And if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please head over to the Reviews section and leave us a 5 star review, it really helps others find our show, and thank you.Here’s my interview with Celeste The Therapist.Learn more about the guest here:http://www.CelesteTheTherapist.comCelesteTheTherapistcelestevicierelmhcWatch on the video version of the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/helenajyoutubeJoin the Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/helenajgroupLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenaJNowFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenajnowJoin the VIP list: https://bit.ly/helenajvip Checkout the Website: https://www.helenajoseph.com