Episodes

On this episode I had the chance to sit down for a much needed chat about grief and grieving with by a few amazing guests. Ms. Cindy Burns, Facilitator of the Widows and Widowers: Finding Purpose support group on Facebook and the Widows and Widowers: Finding Purpose Facebook page. Ms. Hope Reager, Founder of Grief 2 Hope, a virtual peer grief support group. Hope says "grief changes your entire world, it can also inspire you to change the world". Ms. Choyce Simmons, Certified Grief Support spe...

On this episode I was blessed to sit down with the Founder & CEO of Safetyman Consulting LLC, Mr. Corey Jones, who gave some awesome tips & gems on gun ownership, gun safety, situational awareness & readiness! The Stats: According to the 2021 National Firearm Survey, 32% of Americans say they personally own a firearm, and that equates to more than 81.4 million Americans who own a gun or guns. Safetymans' Gun Ownership Gems: “If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready.” Read the level of...

I had the pleasure to sit down for an Artist Spotlight chat with: Comedian, Actor, Musician, Singer, Filmmaker, Author & Motivational Speaker, and my dear friend, Shawn Cornelius aka "The Romantic Funnyman." Shawn suffered an Ischemic Stroke in Feb of 2021 and has since involved himself with a monthly stroke group and speaking engagements aimed at helping people like him progress with their own medical conditions. Shawns' Daily Motivation Affirmations: I am powerful. I have potential I am ...

This is a content trigger warning. On this episode, we will be discussing suicide and mental health issues like depression. Please, please make the best decision for your emotional and mental health when choosing whether or not to listen to this episode. If you need resources or support, please call or text 988! Help is available 24/7 365! Please take care of all parts of yourself. Thank you, and enjoy the show. I was joined for this important discussion on depression and suicide by Suicide Pre...

I had the absolute honor and pleasure to sit down with renowned singer, songwriter, speaker, activist, philanthropist, educator, producer, Author of "The Five Star Points for Success: Manifest Your Dreams, Live Your Life's Purpose," & Founder of "Spirit of Oya," Ms. Oya Thomas, for a very special artist spotlight chat! Spirit of Oya: The Movement "It's really about being in the spirit. It's really about being connected to your soul. It's really about the truth. It's about the love that we talk...

**This is a trigger warning from the Kandid Shop Podcast. On this episode, we will be discussing domestic or intimate partner violence and I want all of you to be aware of what you can and can't handle when listening to this episode. Take care of your mental and emotional health. Thank you.** October is Domestic Violence Awareness, or as they're now calling it Intimate Partner Violence, and I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Ms. AnnDena McCleary, author of "Bent Not Broken, Rebir...

On today's episode we’re diving into “code-switching, what it is, why we do it and do we really need to do it anymore? Joining me for this long overdue discussion are : Host of the Frazier Chronicles Podcast Mr. David Frazier Industrial & Organizational Psychology Practitioner, Founder & CEO of Junuri & Junuri Publishing and, Author of "Sharing My Lens: The College Experience", Dr. Juliette Nelson Psychologist & Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michiga...

It was my absolute pleasure to sit down with D. Neil Elliott, author of A Higher Road: Cleanse Your Consciousness to Transcend The Ego and Ascend Spiritually. His groundbreaking book outlines how you can achieve your life’s purpose, heal your body and mind, and draw happiness into your life. The unique tools and strategies he offers will help you attain peace, joy, and abundance and discover your true purpose in life. This book brings together scientific discoveries and spiritual concepts and e...

Today I'm having a kandid chat about re-inventing yourself. Reinvention has become something of a buzz word, partly because the pandemic has forced so many people into reinvention, whether they wanted it or not. If you've ever wanted to reinvent yourself in your personal or professional life, this episode is for you! I was joined for this often times hilarious chat by 3 living representatives of re-invention: Karin Freeland: Reinvention coach, self-described recovered corporate workaholic & ...

Dr. Kaci Chamone has been a guest on a few episodes in a panel setting but I finally got to sit down for a one-on-one kandid chat and it was so worth the weight! Her story of overcoming, resiliency and triumph will make you cry, laugh and cheer!! Bio: Dr. Kaci Chamone, Founder of Speaking Freedom is a Certified Life Coach, Published Author (It’s My Time, 2006), Podcast Host, Business Strategist, and Love Coach. After overcoming all the obstacles of Life, Dr. Kaci grew into a well-rounded and...

It was my distinct pleasure to shine a Kandid spotlight on Everyday Hero: Mentor, Speaker, Personal Development Coach and Founder of The Antoine Nelson Foundation, Mr. Antoine Nelson. Antoine has worked throughout the state of New Jersey with re-entry programs, homeless shelters, mentoring programs and schools assisting underserved populations with all facets of reaching their full potential in education and their careers. Growing up in an urban environment, faced with a lack of resources and p...

Boundaries are the new hot topic but they've always been important!! This episode I got to sit down with 2 boundary experts: Kellan Fluckiger & Liz Callaway for an enlightening and hilarious chat on boundaries! Listen for 10 ways to say NO!! "Boundaries can be defined as the limits we set with other people, which indicate what we find acceptable and unacceptable in their behavior toward us. " "Good boundaries are about communication and you have to share with people what your boundaries are....

**CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING** This episode includes discussions about rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. I acknowledge that this content may be difficult for some listeners. So please use your discretion. I encourage you to care for your mental & emotional safety and well-being and reach out for help if you need it. April is Sexual Assault & Child Sexual Assault Awareness month so on this episode we discussed the sensitive but important subject of rape, sexual assault and child sexua...

I had the privilege and pleasure of chatting with Business Marketing strategist, Podcast host, Master Certified Life and Mindset Coach & Founder of Elevate your Biz Coaching, Miss Jacqueline Long. Jacqueline helps women start online coaching businesses, increase their confidence and master their organic sales and marketing strategies to attract clients to their business. Quotes from Coach Jacqueline to Elevate Your Biz! You can do, you can start your own businesses. You can start your own bus...

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down for kandid chat with Hip-Hop Icon DC "The Brain Supreme" Glenn of the 90's duo "Tag Team", responsible for the smash single "Whoomp, There It Is!" and the infamous Geico Commercial "Scoop, There It Is!" DC came ready to share his knowledge and wisdom with me and my listeners! DC'isms from The Brain Supreme: "It's just about growth. It's just about never quitting, just about playing offense. It's about controlling your emotions. It's about sequesteri...

In this enlightening episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the multifaceted Chandrika D. Phea. Chandrika is an ordained reverend, triathlete, wellness coach, and Amazon Best-Selling Author. Her book, "Lord, I Don't Want to Die a Christian," sparked my curiosity and led to an in-depth discussion about her transformative experiences and spiritual journey. Bishop Carlton Pearson wrote in the forward: "This book is kind of an underground railroad that has come above ground and is publicly...

The world of investing can be intimidating and scary to jump into but having tips and tools of the trade can make it easier to jump in and start building legacy wealth for you and your family! This episode is the follow-up to my season ending episode "Trade Secrets-Real Talk on Investing & Wealth Building" I was joined for this enlightening discussion by 2 giants in their respective fields: Mr. Asa Patterson, Entrepreneur, Real estate investor, Business and Real estate mentor and coach Mr. K...

Deciding to leave your day job and venture into entrepreneurship is a monumental decision and it should never be done without proper preparation. This episode is for anyone who is standing on the edge of taking that leap! I was joined for this important discussion by 3 amazing guests: Business Attorney & Founder of The Wright Firm, PLLC . Shahara Wright Business coach & Founder of Mogul Minded Solutions Nyjah McCoy Co-Founder of Marketingboost.com, Marco Torres Stats: There are 31 million ...

I was truly my pleasure to sit down for this Everyday Heroes Kandid Spotlight with Yaniece Spencer & Rafiah Hickson, Co-Founders of B.O.S.S. Mentoring Inc., a community-based program in Camden, New Jersey. Childhood friends, Yaniece & Rafiah, founded B.O.S.S. Mentoring in 2017 to fill the void in services for young boys/adolescents. B.O.S.S., is an acronym for “Boys Of Sustainable Strength” and the mission of the program is to educate and support young men by providing workshops, life skills a...

It was truly a joy to sit down for this one-on-one kandid chat with transformational love coach speaker, international bestselling author and founder of Life after Narcissism CSW Coaching, Denise Kavaliauskas. Denise found freedom, healing & real love after a 22- year toxic relationship and is proof positove that you can not only survive but thrive after a narcisstic relationship! Key Takeaways: Female narcissist do exist but the overwhelming number of them are men. Watch for common red flag...

I had the opportunity to sit down for a kandid chit-chat with Diane Konkin, Founder of Advanced Mind Health, which specializes in Rapid Transformational Therapy or RTT, a leading-edge, hybrid therapy based on the latest research in neuroscience RTT allows the client to embed new neural pathways and shift their thought processes through verbal repetition and visualization tools and is an advanced form of neuroscience that effectively works with the deepest part of the subconscious mind. Key Tak...

I had the pleasure of sitting down for a kandid chit-chat with Love Coach & Certified 6th Generation Energy Healer, Carisa Montooth. Carisa shows single women how to attract and date marriage-minded men without self-sabotage. With a balance of practical tools and powerful energetic healing techniques, she helps her clients identify their blind spots in love, heal their subconscious blocks to love, and navigate the dating world with grace and confidence. Key Takeaways: If you don't address any...

Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a diagnosis in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) NPD is considered a disorder more commonly found in men than women in which a person has: An inflated sense of self-importance Symptoms include an excessive need for admiration Disregard for others feelings, i.e., lack of empathy The inability to handle criticism An overwhelming sense of entitlement. While this disorder is overwhemingly found in men, women can be narcissist ...

Looking For Love: A Kandid Convo on Dating & Relationships! (Recorded Live on 2/8/2022) Key Takeaways: Know & love yourself 1st! Know your "why" for dating Time is your friend! Get to know people beyond the honeymoon phase! Set your boundaries based on what's acceptable or not for you! If sex is your kryptonite and clouds your perceptions...save it for later! Watch for red flags: Love bombing, Too familiar and attached too soon, not respecting you boundaries( to name a few) Enjoy the pr...