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If you've ever been in a dating relationship and/or marriage that ended, you've had a reflection moment afterward.  You're trying to figure out what went wrong. Was it you? Was it them? How could have things been redirected away from a breakup? Most of us never realize that our upbringing usually plays a part in how we date.  Today's guests, Rickey and Shalonda Schoonmaker share their moments of clarity after breakups and divorces.  Origins: Detroit, Michigan Expertise: Logistics, Non-Profit, and Business Management

Keep the connections. Long Distance Friendships can be hard but they are rewarding when everyone can work together.

In case you're Single and tired, DON'T GIVE UP.  Rhuneisha speaks about her experience and why it's important to keep going. 

Ahhh. The Workplace.  A place where most of us spend most of our time. And during that time, we eventually become closer to those that we work with because they're the ones who see us the most.   But is friendship always a good thing in the workplace? Or should you just keep it professional?   Natasha shares her wisdom about Friendship in the Workplace.    Origin: Savannah, Georgia  Expertise: Cosmetology & Nutrition  Social Media: @NatashaP

Church... the place where a lot of us learn about God and how to live. But what happens when friendship expands beyond fellowship in the sanctuary?   While many are leaving churches because of church hurt, some are leaving because of torn friendships.   Today's guest, Leah Huggins, shares her friendship and church journey with us.    Origin: Charleston, South Carolina  Expertise: Non-Profit Grant Writing and Author  Social Media: @Transformingyourheart

Friendships tend to evolve as much as we do. However, sometimes, it doesn't work out that way. So what do you do when you're growing but your friendship isn't? Do you move on or try to find a resolution? Do you believe that friendships are taken for granted?

Insure this! Insure that! You need coverage!  When we buy a home, a car, or rent an apartment, we are told to get them insured. And out of habit, we do so not really understanding the "why" and what we are covering. Today, we are breaking it all the way down.  Today's guest shares her wisdom and personal experience when it comes to property insurance.  West Coast girl with sweet, Southern hospitality, Antoinette Sims, is an Insurance Agent who diligently assists hundreds of families protect their assets. Connect with Antoinette on Instagram @antoinetteleann. 

Life Insurance! What's it all about?! Why do we need it? Who is it for?  One thing that is for sure is that we all are going to leave Earth and transcend to another dimension.  Life Insurance, in the midst of grief, is a way to take care of your loved ones in your physical absence.  Life Insurance isn't just for the rich... it's for everyone! Today's guest educates us on the importance of protecting your assets and the ones you love.  The phenomenal, LaKisha C. Williams, is a licensed insurance professional, grief coach, and a mom to 2 superstars. She hails from Ohio and is reigning in Charlotte, NC. Connect with LaKisha on Instagram @lakisha_c_williams and/or www.lakishacwilliams.com.

Finding your Life Partner is such a great feeling but is it great enough for you to do business together?  There are many couples who are building empires together and they make it look easy.  When doing business in general, sometimes lines can become blurred. But could you really withstand day-to-day business with your spouse by your side? Featured Guests Allen and Renee Richardson, a couple as smooth as leather, hails from the extraordinary Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From real estate to festive eats, this couple has dominated every obstacle in business TOGETHER. Connect with them on Instagram @realestateallenr. 

From the outside looking in, entrepreneurship can look very rewarding and sometimes glamorous.  Some people become entrepreneurs out of pure passion and some jump in because of the look. Either way, it's all hard work.  Today's guest shares his entrepreneurship journey of triumph and failure.  Featured Guest Sarry Ibrahim is a financial consultant and the Founder of Financial Asset Protection, where he and his team help high net worth individuals, real estate investors, business owners, and retirees grow and protect their wealth predictably and safely. Connect with Sarry on LinkedIn and finassetprotection.com.

Whether you're a business owner or an employee or in management, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS MATTER.  It's important that we learn how to nourish them and not be afraid to establish them.  Today's guest shares her stories of how she found confidence in building business relationships.  Widely known as “Queen Aftan”, Aftan M Williams is the founder and visionary of Crown Up International, a movement that seeks “to transform the mindset of a girl into the mindset of a queen and the mindset of a boy into the mindset of a king”. She believes that we are all born royalty and therefore it is our responsibility to uphold that legacy. She is a southern girl that hails from New Orleans, Louisiana. Her design is creative, with gifts to host, manage, speak, write, sing, dance, choreograph, act and captivate audiences.  As a full-time entrepreneuHER, she has achieved accomplishments in those areas working in various capacities from road manager to talent with major forces. “Queendom” is a seed that has been planted in her when she was a little girl. In 1990, she became the Queen of “God’s Royal Court” at Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church at just 5 years of age. She even became a national titleholder as U.S. United Ambassador in 2014. Queen Aftan was the first-ever Queen Juneteenth (2017-2018) and went on to win another national title right after that! She has done over 5,000 hours of community service for which she was awarded the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama. Clark Atlanta University rendered her two community service awards for leadership and commitment. She graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication: Public Relations. She is also a member of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority, Inc and Lambda Theta Rho Alpha Synfonette Sorority, Inc. Her company, Royalist Management, boasts affluential clients and evidence of her constant pursuit of excellence! As a personality, her “Crown Jewels”, "Car CROWNicles" and “Reign Drops” are anticipated tools of motivation on social media. In all of this, Queen Aftan has put God first. She has been honored by her experiences and is grateful to have been chosen all while walking in her pink shoes with a crown pin on the same side as her heart! Connect with Queen on IG @queenaftan.

This is not only the 40th episode but this episode is personal.  It has been 23 years since we have last seen and spoke to our biological father.  Three days before my 36th birthday, he called.  In this episode, my brother and I breakdown how we wanted our father to be responsible for our healing.