## Episode Description
In this deeply moving episode, Erin Currin sits down with PoeEtiq The Street Prophet, a South Florida-based spoken word artist, songwriter, and media entrepreneur. Their conversation reveals an extraordinary story of personal tragedy, racial reconciliation, and spiritual transformation. PoeEtiq shares how the murder of his brother in 1982 and his subsequent journey from anger to unconditional love shaped his philosophy on life, relationships, and human connection. This episode explores profound themes of grief, forgiveness, and the power of authentic conversation to bridge divides.

## Key Topics Discussed
- The mysterious connection between Erin and PoeEtiq who attended the same schools but never met until a chance Starbucks encounter
- The tragic story of PoeEtiq's brother Darrell's murder in 1982, initially ruled a suicide
- PoeEtiq's journey from viewing life as unreal to understanding its preciousness
- His transformation from seeking revenge to embracing unconditional love
- The impact of family dynamics, including the loss of a brother at birth
- Racial tensions in South Florida during the 1980s and their parallels to today
- The power of authentic conversation in building bridges between people
- PoeEtiq's spiritual journey and the influence of his cousin Freddy
- His recent personal transformation and commitment to "showing up as the internal you"

## Memorable Quotes
"All white people didn't kill your brother. Maybe two evil people did." – God’s message to PoeEtiq
"I can't hold you responsible for something that somebody else did. I can only judge you on how you treat me." - PoeEtiq
"You need to show up as the internal you. Don't let the world shape you. You shape your world around you." - PoeEtiq sharing his son Joshua's wisdom
"Conversation is what creates understanding. By not communicating, creates differences. We have differences, but we can talk about. We can create magic together, and that's how relationships become bonds." - PoeEtiq

## Guest Information
**PoeEtiq The Street Prophet** is a South Florida-based spoken word artist, songwriter, and media entrepreneur focused on using culture to inspire reflection and community growth. He is the founder of Hip Hop National Media, a platform dedicated to amplifying voices and connecting creativity with purpose. PoeEtiq is currently preparing to launch the Roar and Release podcast, a roundtable-style platform centered on real conversations about culture, family, and youth development. He is also developing his upcoming book, Monkey Jungle Syndrome, exploring mental and societal conditioning, guided by the philosophy, "impact humanity one mind at a time."

## Connect With PoeEtiq The Street Prophet
Direct: 954-501-0613
Website: https://www.hiphopnationalmedia.com
Elevating Voices. Creating Opportunity. Protecting Legacy.
“We don’t make promises. We create opportunities.”

## Call to Action
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IN THIS EPISODE

What would you do if the life you built… no longer felt like yours?

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Alese Johnston, who made a bold and unconventional decision at 69 years old—she walked away from a life that looked beautiful on the outside but felt misaligned on the inside.

This isn’t a story about loss.
It’s a story about truth, courage, and what becomes possible when you finally listen to yourself.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re living a life that looks right but doesn’t feel right, this episode will hit home.

✨ In This Episode, We Explore:

The quiet realization that your life no longer fits
Why “having it all” can still leave you unfulfilled
The courage it takes to walk away—from identity, comfort, and expectations
What it actually means to “start over” later in life
How curiosity can become your compass
Letting go of everything that no longer aligns (literally and emotionally)
Redefining success on your own terms

🔑 Key Takeaway:

Reinvention isn’t reckless—it’s honest.
And it’s never too late to choose a life that truly feels like your own.

💭 Questions to Reflect On:

Where in my life am I settling for “good enough”?
What feels out of alignment that I’ve been avoiding?
If I trusted myself fully… what would I change?

Guest Bio - Alese Johnston

Alese Johnston is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for redefining aging with vitality. As co-founder of StorageTrader, the first platform enabling fractional investment in self-storage facilities, she has spent over a decade in the self-storage industry. She shares her expertise in her book, Beyond the Locks.

Alese is a seasoned speaker who thrives on engaging audiences with thought-provoking insights. She has spoken on stage at the ISS World Expo in Las Vegas, the Exit Planners National Conference, and various industry events. Her ability to blend expertise with an engaging, relatable style makes her a sought-after voice on entrepreneurship, investment strategies, and navigating personal reinvention.

Beyond business, Alese is deeply passionate about longevity, healthspan, and the power of reinvention. She founded the Fabulous70 Challenge, a movement proving that turning 70 is not a time to slow down—but to speed up, take on new experiences, and challenge outdated beliefs about aging.

An experienced mentor and investor, Alese serves as board chair emeritus of the Arkansas Angel Alliance and consults with startups at The Forge and The Venture Center in Little Rock. She has represented Arkansas investors at the Angel Capital Association’s National Conference and is a graduate of the ACA’s Angel University.

Alese’s leadership and impact have been widely recognized, including being named an Arkansas Business Power Woman (2021) and one of About You Magazine’s Most Intriguing Women (2023). She is an alum of Leadership Greater Little Rock (Class 21) and Leadership Arkansas (Class 12).

When she’s not speaking, writing, or mentoring, Alese can be found hiking, dominating Beat Saber, rocking out to her favorite music, and indulging in her love of sci-fi films. Above all, she is a proud mom and grandmother, embracing life with curiosity, adventure, and a relentless pursuit of what’s next.

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Description:

What happens when the life you’ve built starts breaking you?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with holistic midlife strategist Victoria Lefebre, who shares the moment everything changed—standing in front of a mirror, exhausted, overwhelmed, and realizing she didn’t even recognize herself anymore.

She THOUGHT she was doing everything right…
Taking care of her family.
Running a business.
Holding it all together.

And yet—her body was shutting down.

This episode is about what happens when you can’t push through anymore…
…and why the healing you’re avoiding is what will change everything.

You can’t bypass your way into healing.
You can’t outwork it.
You can’t positive-think your way around it.

At some point… you have to face it.

Chapters:

| 0:00 | Teaser
| 0:28 | Introduction
| 2:06 | Just a normal chaotic morning
| 5:48 | I know what I'm doing. I'm in control
| 10:25 | Naked on the table
| 14:28 | I knew there was something more
| 18:28 | I instantly felt this relief
| 21:20 | What is EFT?
| 25:02 | Creating a new vibe - intentionally
| 27:20 | Where are you now?
| 32:55 | Just sit the F#ck down and LISTEN!
| 36:50 | Did you have a support system?
| 42:16 | What do you do when the old "voices" come back up?
| 48:00 | It takes time
| 54:22 | Parting thoughts

💥 In this episode, we explore:

• The breaking point that forced Victoria to wake up
• Why burnout isn’t just physical—it’s emotional and energetic
• The truth about “having all the tools” but not using them
• How unprocessed stress and trauma show up in the body
• What happens when your body no longer feels safe to live in
• How Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or tapping) creates real release
• The power of acknowledging what’s actually true (even when it’s uncomfortable)
• Learning to trust yourself after years of override
• Why your “inner voice” doesn’t go away—and what to do instead

🎙️ About Our Guest:

Victoria Lefebvre is a holistic midlife strategist. She helps women in midlife, releasing overwhelm, reconnecting with their inner strength and stepping into the next chapter with clarity and confidence. She does this using holistic nutrition, yoga, meditation and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique aka tapping). She blends Mind, Body tools with intuitive practices.

Victoria believes that midlife is not the end of who you are, it's the awakening of who you were always meant to be.

Find Victoria on
Linktree https://linktr.ee/victorialstrategist
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/victorialwellness?igsh=enptZHhiaGt2cGM1&utm_source=qr

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The Secret of My Success explores what it really means to live a fulfilling life—beyond achievement, beyond appearances, and beyond what we’ve been taught success is “supposed” to look like.

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