Episodes

Send us Fan Mail One small move can change your whole career: raising your hand before you feel ready. Wanda Pearson sits down with CEO and author Barry Moline to unpack why so many talented professionals wrestle with leadership confidence and how to replace self-doubt with clear, repeatable actions that build real influence. Barry shares the moments that shaped his leadership journey, including a high-pressure story from his early days in hockey that taught him a lifelong lesson about takin...

Send us Fan Mail Pelvic health problems love silence, and they thrive on one dangerous belief: “This is just normal now.” We’re breaking that spell with Dr. Kari Roberts, PT, DPT, a pelvic health specialist and the owner of Marone Pelvic Health in Cobb County, Atlanta. If you’ve ever dealt with urinary leakage when you sneeze, urgency that keeps you mapping bathrooms, constipation you can’t explain, pelvic pain, or changes in sexual function, this conversation gives you clear language for wha...

Send us Fan Mail You can reinvent yourself without pretending the hard parts didn’t happen. Wanda Pearson sits down with Cheris Monique, a licensed social worker, certified family life educator, confidence coach, and entrepreneur whose journey moves from modeling dreams to long construction shifts to building purpose-led brands that help other people start over stronger. We talk honestly about career pivots and money, including why Cheris Monique stepped into a male-dominated construction fi...

Send us Fan Mail Survival mode has a way of disguising itself as “just life” until you look up and realize you’ve been making fear-based choices for years. Wanda Pearson sits down with small business strategist and author Inga Nycole for a raw, practical conversation about moving from desperation to strategy and building a life that doesn’t pull you back into the same painful cycles. Inga shares the meaning behind her book Survivor To Strategic and the hard turning points that reshaped her m...

Send us Fan Mail Most families don’t realize what they’re losing until it’s already gone: the voice of a parent telling the story only they can tell. Wanda Pearson talks with Bryan Frank, founder of Legacy Garden, about turning oral history interviews into lasting family heirlooms that preserve memory, identity, and connection. Bryan comes from the world of visual storytelling, but a single home video with his father reshapes everything and becomes the spark for a service built around purpose...

Send us Fan Mail That college price tag isn’t the real price, and the families who learn that early can save thousands. I’m joined by LaTonja Mohammad, founder of College Cost Cutter and author of The College Funding Playbook, to talk through the parts of college planning that most of us never get taught until it’s too late: how schools actually decide financial aid, why “scholarships only” is a weak plan, and how strategy beats panic every time. We get into student positioning, the idea of ...

Send us Fan Mail People will try to name your future before you even get a chance to live it. Wanda Pearson sits down with Dr. Delois Jackson, an award-winning author, international speaker, and Pre-K through 12 private school owner, to talk about what it really takes to outgrow stigma and build a purpose-driven life. We get personal about teen motherhood, the whispers and judgment that follow you into rooms, and the quiet internal fight to keep believing you’re capable. Dr. Jackson shares h...

Send a text What if the first place we prevent harm isn’t a policy or a program, but a sentence a child says to themselves: I am enough. We sit down with Judge and author Teri Thompson to unpack how early identity, steady mentorship, and practical storytelling can change a life’s arc long before a courtroom is ever involved. Teri draws on 32 years in law to reveal the patterns she kept seeing—lost self-respect, borrowed identities, and decisions made from empty places—and how that led her to ...

Send us a text Families today are raising kids in two worlds: the one at home and the one on their screens. We invited Dr. Myava Clark—author, advocate, respiratory therapist, and college professor—to help us connect those worlds with practical tools and real hope. She breaks down what neurodivergent truly means, why early testing matters, and how social and emotional learning can be the difference between a child shrinking from challenges or stepping into friendships where they’re celebrated...

Send us a text You can feel when a team is chasing numbers instead of solving problems. We invited author and product leader Radhika Dutt to walk us through a practical shift: build a vision your team can use, then turn that vision into decisions you can defend. No fluff, no vague slogans—just a clear blueprint for who you’re serving, the pain you’re addressing, and how your product truly changes their world. Radhika breaks down the “product diseases” that creep into organizations when visio...

Send us a text What does it take to forgive when your world comes apart? We sit down with educator, author, and grief consultant Anthony Jones to talk about losing his eight-year-old son, confronting disappointment with God, and learning how forgiveness can coexist with honest, unfiltered sorrow. Anthony opens up about the day everything changed, the counseling that kept his family afloat, and the unexpected way writing became both obedience and healing. Together, we unpack the myths that ke...

Send us a text What if the story you keep repeating is the very thing holding you back? We sit down with Dr. Crystal D. Woods—speaker, coach, and advocate for justice—to unpack how forgiveness becomes a practical tool for freedom, why release is different from forgetting, and how letting go can restore your voice, your joy, and your direction. This is a grounded, honest look at healing after trauma and the daily discipline of self-leadership. Dr. Woods walks us through her journey from a tur...

Send us a text A single seed changed the story. We sit down with Kellesia Sharay, owner of Dexa Family Gardens, to trace a journey from a restrictive religious environment to a life rebuilt in soil, sunlight, and care. What began as a quiet refuge turned into a framework for healing trauma, setting boundaries, and rediscovering purpose—one sprout at a time. Kellesia opens up about the dark years, the moment she named the harm, and the unexpected peace she found by planting tomatoes, her...

Send us a text Tired of posting more and getting less? We dig into why the algorithm isn’t your real problem and how psychology-led messaging flips views into buyers. Wanda sits down with marketing strategist Diane Freeman, creator of the BUZZ framework and the force behind Bee Seen Social Media, to unpack a repeatable system for content that converts without burnout. We start by dismantling the most persistent myths: that volume beats clarity and viral equals viable. Diane explains how mark...

Send us a text What if the growth you want isn’t waiting in a new tactic, but on the other side of forgiveness? Sponsor Diane Freeman turns the mic on host Wanda Pearson for a candid, energizing takeover that traces Wanda’s journey from childhood trauma to a trusted coach, consultant, and author. We unpack how healing work translates into sharper decisions, better clients, and real momentum—and why “business as ministry” is more practical than it sounds. Wanda breaks down her P.A.C.E method—...

Send us a text Money decisions should feel like leadership decisions—clear, steady, and aligned with your mission. We sit down with Elijah Abraham, a licensed life insurance agent and Army National Guard veteran, to break down how service members, families, and high performers can protect income, reduce risk, and build a legacy without getting lost in jargon. Elijah traces his path from the military to financial educator, revealing why so many vets underuse benefits and how a simple plan turn...

Send us a text A single page can change the pace of your life. When educator Tonya L. White lost her home to an electrical fire, she rebuilt her days with a guided journaling practice that turned chaos into calm and busy into intentional. We sit down to unpack how a simple, undated daily layout—priorities, affirmation, gratitude, notes, and a self-rating—helps reduce anxiety, track progress, and create momentum you can feel. Tonya shares how gifting her journal to a teaching fellow's directo...

Send us a text If college costs feel like a moving target, this conversation gives you the playbook. We sit down with Shellee Howard—founder of College Ready and CR Future Now—to map a student-first strategy that earns scholarships, reduces debt, and sets teens up for meaningful careers. Shellee shares how to align academic fit, social fit, and financial fit so families stop guessing and start negotiating with clarity. You’ll hear why motivation matters more than hype, how to turn passion int...

Send us a text What if the fastest way to grow your revenue is to ask better questions and make buying easier? We sit down with sales pro, trainer, and author Bruce Hill to unpack the simple habits that turn conversations into clients and teams into consistent performers. Bruce shares the Four P framework that runs his business: people, promise, process, and pricing. We talk through how to define who you can serve with excellence, articulate a clear outcome, build a repeatable delivery syste...

Send us a text What if the strongest marketing plan is actually your identity? We sit down with Dr. Toccara Nicole—author, publisher, and the Identity Architect—to unpack how a rooted sense of self transforms your writing, your leadership, and your ability to build a platform that lasts. From the first spark in a co-author project to a book that became a lifeline for people in transition, she shows how clarity at the core shapes every chapter and every choice. We explore the blueprint behind...

Send us a text Dr. Barbara Green's journey from experiencing rejection to founding a nonprofit organization presents a masterclass in turning personal pain into powerful purpose. This conversation reveals how compassion for others can become the driving force behind meaningful community transformation. Growing up in Mississippi, Dr. Green felt the sting of being overlooked and unsupported. Rather than letting these experiences defeat her, she channeled them into creating By Faith Global Mini...

Send us a text What if your hardest season could become the raw material for a stronger, kinder you? We sit down with counselor and coach Stephanie Almond—founder of Refined Lives LLC and co‑founder of the Never Alone Foundation—to unpack how faith, practical tools, and community support can turn pain into purpose. Stephanie shares her personal journey from a turbulent childhood to building a counseling practice that blends evidence‑informed strategies with biblical wisdom, helping clients st...

Send us a text What if the heaviest weight you carry isn’t on your body but in your story? We sit down with Master Certified Abundant Life Coach and NLP practitioner Brittnee Wilder to trace a remarkable arc—from faith-filled roots and profound grief to a grounded, joyful practice that helps women reclaim their power. Brittany opens up about losing multiple loved ones in quick succession and the choice to feel everything rather than numb out. That brave decision changed her trajectory. Throug...

Send us a text Discovering your authentic voice is a journey worth taking. Dr. Samantha Deloache shares how she broke free from the constraints of a single professional identity to create a unique path combining pharmacy expertise with powerful communication coaching. "I've always believed that you shouldn't fit in one box," Dr. Deloache explains, describing her transition from dedicated pharmacist to founder of the Model Speakers Academy. Through her signature MODEL framework (Motivation, O...