Life has a way of testing us—knocking us down, pushing us to our limits, and sometimes making us question if we’ll ever get back up. But what if every setback was just a setup for your greatest comeback?In the debut episode of Unleash and Rise, hosts Laquvia Garrett & Markeisha Rose pull back the curtain on their unshakable resilience, sharing raw and powerful stories of triumph over adversity.Laquvia opens up about her early struggles—married at 17, divorced by 18, homeless with two children—and how she defied the odds to become a debt-free MBA graduate, successful realtor, and empowering life coach.Markeisha takes us through her journey from a "kitchen beautician" to a thriving salon owner and nonprofit founder, proving that rejection and fear don’t define you—they refine you.Together, they dive deep into the mindset shifts, faith, and relentless determination that turned their obstacles into stepping stones. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a battle cry for women everywhere to stop playing small, reclaim their power, and write their own stories without apology.Your turn. Are you ready to unleash your potential and rise stronger than ever? Tune in now and let this episode be the spark that ignites your next level of greatness. Listen, subscribe, and join the movement—your breakthrough starts here! In This Episode:[00:00:00] Introduction to the podcast[00:01:15] Laquvia’s background[00:02:09] Turning points in Lucretia's life[00:03:12] Building a new life[00:04:09] Achievements and success[00:05:08] Challenges and resilience[00:07:05] Markeisha 's introduction[00:08:09] Markeisha 's early career[00:09:05] Embracing the journey[00:10:06] First steps to entrepreneurship[00:11:01] Overcoming obstacles in business[00:12:04] Purchasing her business[00:14:47] Encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs[00:16:12] Authenticity in the podcast[00:17:24] Community engagement[00:18:16] Empowerment through experience[00:19:18] Next episode previewNotable Quotes[[03:14] "I literally went from thinking I knew who I was to being homeless, hopeless, depressed, stressed to within two years being a homeowner with a promotion on my job." — Laquvia[04:40] "I owe no man nothing but to love them. My daughter just graduated and she's about to join the Air Force. She leaves in a few months. So it's a great success story, right?" — Laquvia[05:30] "I ended up going to jail like three years ago. Yes. Girl, jail, mugshot and all. We was on the news, Nashville news, everything." — Laquvia[06:50] "I came, I saw, and I conquered." — Laquvia[09:12] "I went from being the young lady who takes your orders in back cash with my red hair and my blue eyes to the young lady who was on the set of BET Major films." — Markeisha [11:51] "I ended up purchasing my business all on my own. So debt free." — Markeisha [13:33] "The Lord will have a ram in the bush, it's because I've seen it and I've experienced it." — Markeisha [14:48] "Don't let fear set you back. Turn your obstacles into opportunity. Every door that's shut, another one will open." — Markeisha [15:17] "For every vision, he will provide a provision." — LaquviaOur HostsLaquvia’s mic drop moment: "Married at 17. Divorced by 18. Homeless with two babies. And now? Debt-free MBA, real estate mogul, and a mugshot that couldn’t stop my shine."Markeisha ’s truth bomb: "They said I needed ‘more skin in the game’ to own a salon. God said, ‘Here’s a fully furnished business for exact change—and keep the toilet paper.’"Resources and LinksUnleash and RiseUnleash & Rise PodcastLaquvia GarrettWebsiteInstagramLinkedInMarkeisha RoseWebsiteLinkedInInstagram
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