Choosing yourself above all else may sound simple, but for many us, of it can be the hardest thing to do.

In this episode, we invite veteran journalist Janet Parker to open up about her experience with broadcast burnout, being a caregiver, and the pivotal moment when she decided to finally choose herself.

Join Elonda and Janet as they chat about the power of simply choosing you, how to look for lessons in all your failures, the advice we would give to our younger selves, and so much more! 

KEY POINTS:

• Dealing with broadcast burnout 
• The biggest challenges of caregiving 
• Negative connotations behind being “strong” 
• The power of choosing yourself 
• Advice you would give to your younger self
• How struggle can bring value 
• Look for lessons in your failures 

QUOTABLES:

“Peace is a top-tier currency.”

“We've gone through hard times, but learn the lesson so you don't have to repeat it.”

“Failing is not failing. It's a lesson.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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When you set your mind to something - do you strive to achieve it no matter what is thrown in your way, or do you fold under the pressure? In order to answer that question, you must first answer this: How Bad Do You Want It? 

In this episode, Elonda shares how she dealt with and overcame her procrastination, fear, and discomfort during her Innovative Income Summit journey. As she looks back at some of the biggest takeaways from her journey and how the summit has impacted her, you will uncover the power of simply having a made-up mind. 

KEY POINTS:

• How to change the way you view hurdles and challenges
• The one thing that you can always control 
• Taking your focus off the external and onto the internal 
• It’s not up to you to figure out the “how” 
• The right kind of rooms you need to be in
• How it all starts a decision and a made-up mind
• Biggest takeaways from the Innovative Income Summit

QUOTABLES:

“A made-up mind will allow persistence that you've never seen before.”

“Faith is best seen in the dark. So when you don't know what is happening, that's when your faith will be tested.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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If you ever want to change your behavior, you must first change your beliefs. And the things we speak into ourselves, are the very things we believe about ourselves. So, what kind of words are you speaking to yourself? What thoughts are you giving power to? 

In this episode, Elonda will show you how to slowly transform your mindset using small but effective tools that you can apply every day. Learn how to turn your negative into a positive, and how to make lessons out of mistakes. 

It’s time to shed the limiting beliefs and elevate your words, thoughts, and ultimately, yourself. 

KEY POINTS:

• With great responsibility comes great power. 
• Why what you say to yourself matters. 
• How it all boils down to your beliefs. 
• Ways to turn your negative mindset around. 

QUOTABLES:

“All behavior is belief-driven.”

 “You can't get rid of you. So what you say to yourself matters. What you tell yourself, what you speak, good or bad, will come to pass.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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How do we move on from heartbreak, especially from the ones we thought we’d spend the rest of our lives with? If you’re struggling to let go and heal from your pain, then this episode is for you. 

Join Elonda as she shows you how to not only let go of your pain but also turn it into life-changing lessons. You will learn how to stand in your own worth and set the tone for the people around you. It’s time to shed the people who will not pour into you, and make space for bigger, better things in life.

Tune in now to see how you can level up from your pain. 

KEY POINTS:

• Reasons you need to let go. 
• Writing down expectations for yourself. 
• How to stand your ground and set your tone. 
• Turning pain and fear into lessons. 
• Are second chances possible? 
• Things to consider when you’re trying to let go. 

QUOTABLES:

“We have to structure our mind to realize that we are the prize.”

“The wrong people leave. The right people stay regardless of the good, the bad, the ugly."

“You set the tone for how people treat you. You set that tone. No one else sets it but you.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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There are countless hats that a mother has to wear - she is a protector, friend, supporter, and so much more to her children. And one of the most important hats to wear is that of an advocate for your child. 

As a mother of a child with Autism, Elonda has had to speak up for her child on countless occasions and advocate for their needs. Join Elonda in this episode as she gets honest and vulnerable with you about her unique motherhood experience.

So whether you are a parent, educator, or caretaker of our future generation, tune in to understand why it is so important for you to be their voice and how to amplify that voice to the people around you.

KEY POINTS:

• Unique challenges and requirements for children with special needs. 
• The importance of speaking up for your children. 
• Why it’s okay to get guidance and help when you need it. 
• How to be the voice for the voiceless. 

QUOTABLES:

“You are the voice for your children. You are the voice for your loved ones that can't make their own decisions for themselves.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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In this episode, we invite the owner of Silhouette Body Sculpting Studio Laquasia P. to share her story on how she turned her pain into her power. After dealing with a separation, Laquasia went through the difficult but necessary journey of rediscovering her identity outside of her relationship. Tune in as she shares the biggest lessons learned and the most transformational mindset shifts from her journey thus far. Elonda and Laquasia also chat about parenting as a single mother, knowing your worth, and changing your negative self-talk. 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• Silhouette Body Sculpting Studio’s story and services. 
• Finding who you are outside of your relationship. 
• The struggles and triumphs of single parenting. 
• Healing through therapy. 
• The importance of shifting your negative self-talk. 
• Shedding the people who no longer serve you. 
• Knowing your value and your standards. 
• Are you truly ready for what you want? 

QUOTABLES:

“My story wasn't for me. What I went through wasn't for me. It was for me to be able to share and help other people. It was for me to show other people that not you're not alone.” 

“If somebody could hear the conversation that you have with yourself, what would they think?”

“He will not give you more if you do not appreciate how far you come and where you are.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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In light of Mental Health Awareness month, Elonda dedicates this episode to clearing any mental blockages you might have. We all know it all starts with our mindset. But how do you change your mindset? Where do you start? Tune in as Elonda shares some motivational nuggets of wisdom with you and shows you how to stay on track to pursuing your passion even when life throws hurdles at you. Learn to overcome your fears by turning adversity and failure into your driving force. When life gets you down in the dumps, all you have to do is keep going. It’s as simple as it sounds. Tune in now for that extra boost to do just that. 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• How it all starts in your mindset. 
• Elonda’s motivational boosts. 
• Who you should be surrounding yourself with. 
• Motivation vs. Discipline. 
• The importance of knowing your worth. 
• How to turn adversity and failure into your driving force. 

QUOTABLES:

“You can cry, you can weep, you can take a moment to catch your breath. But the biggest regret you will face is not moving forward.”

“You have to have unwavering faith and know that you will eventually fail your way to success.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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In light of Mother’s Day, your host Elonda dedicates this episode to her own mother as she shares the story of her passing and the many painful but necessary lessons learned from her experience. Elonda shares her process of dealing with grief and how to shift her perspective on her painful losses into something beautiful and empowering. Tune in to see how the deepest pain in your life can also bring you the deepest peace, and why we need to continue honoring the women in our lives, especially our mothers. 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• How loss can bring people together.  
• Treat others how you want to be treated. 
• How pain is preparing you for a greater lesson. 
• Learning that pain can bring you peace. 
• The best way to know if someone values you. 
• Why you need to honor the women in your life. 

QUOTABLES:

“You get the most peace when you realize why you had to go through what you had to go through and learn from it.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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