The Radiant Podcast is back!! After a little hiatus, Sarah Bragg joins the show today to chat about her new book, A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself. This book isn't just for mothers. It is filled with wisdom for women at all stages of life who struggle to be seen, heard and known. You can learn more about Sarah on her website https://www.sarahbragg.com or follow her on IG @sarahwbragg. 

Snag a copy of her book wherever books are sold! 

https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Guide-Raising-Herself-Parenting/dp/0310361346/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=A+mothers+guide+to+raising+herself&qid=1631159256&sr=8-2

 

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“You don’t have to do this alone.”

Entrepreneur and podcast host Kelsey Chapman thanks God for the wonderful mentors who stepped into her life to give her the wisdom, inspiration, and support she needed in each season. In What They Taught Me, she’ll show you how to find a mentor who will help you reach your dreams—and how you can become that person for someone else.

 

As she recognizes ten women who changed the course of her life, Kelsey passes on the expert guidance that enriched her perspective, helped her live out her passions, and kept her hopeful and optimistic about the process. This book will help you…

 

• identify your goals along with the steps needed to achieve them
• partner with women who have already walked the road before you
• encourage others by sharing the insights you’ve gained from your own experience

 

God uses an entire community to shape you into the person He made you to be. Join Kelsey in celebrating mentorship, and learn how you can cultivate meaningful relationships by investing in others and welcoming them to invest in you.

Named a leader using her voice and talent to elevate humanity by Oprah Winfrey, Zim Flores (née Ugochukwu) is the founder of Italicist, an online styling service that helps women discover modest clothing they love, without the time commitment. Previously she was the CEO of Travel Noire, a boutique travel company reaching millions of travelers each month. In 2017 she sold the company to pursue Christ. A serial entrepreneur, Zim is a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee who has been featured in the New York Times, TIME, ELLE, Glamour, The Nation, Essence, and NPR, among others. She often writes in faraway places and lives with her husband in Illinois. Connect with her at www.zimism.com and @zimism.

Snag a copy of her book here!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400218691/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_GeNVFbJ1QV06G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=

Kelsey Aida is a next-generation thought leader who has taught thousands of people how to own their power and win at life through her inspirational blog, online courses, and international retreats. She’s also the author of #ActuallyICan: The Art of Affirming Yourself to Greatness, Affirmations for Happiness, and co-host of the popular personal development podcast "High Vibin’ It". Visit kelseyaida.com to learn how to manifest the life of your dreams.

You can snag Kelsey's book here: http://bit.ly/affirmations4happiness

Stacy Ike is a TV host, actress, and entrepreneur currently based in Los Angeles.

Stacy works to impact the perception of traditional media by creating original content and uses her platform to entertain and inspire while reigning true to her integrity and social responsibility. Hailing from Houston, Texas and a proud University of Missouri J-School graduate, Stacy embarked on her evolving career immediately after graduating.

Creating waves in the U.S and Australia, her luminous and charismatic personality has allowed her to build a rapport as the host to share the best moments with, including interviews with Oprah, Tom Ford, Viola Davis and Melissa McCarthy to name a few. Stacy has worked worked with Afterbuzz TV, toured with Mountain Dew hosting live shows and partnered with Smashbox Cosmetics for a talk-series with fellow influencers. She has also worked with Baller Alert, Regal Cinemas, Tribune Publishing and the Hollywood Reporter as a writer and on-camera talent.

Stacy recently took on the position as the first live show host of the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). As the host of OWN Tonight, a late-night show, Stacy interviewed cast members from the hit-drama Greenleaf along with other celebrity fans.

Stacy is the founder of Fight For Your Fairytale, a brand inspiring and encouraging other creatives to believe in themselves wholeheartedly and to continually grow past their fears to be the best version of themselves. And most recently, she launched her podcast Human 2 Human

She often says, ""Each moment I decide to be myself, I give someone else permission to do the same thing.""

When she's not prepping for an interview, rehearsing a scene for acting class, or dropping inspiration and straight talk on her Youtube channel, you might find her binge-watching the latest new Netflix show with a huge bowl of kettle popcorn. You can catch up with Stacy at StacyIke.com, or on Instagram and Twitter @onetakestace.

Kat Harris is a Brooklyn-based online educator, digital content
creator, female empowerment advocate. She loves God, a good Beyoncé
dance party, + has an affinity for Ranch dressing (don't take it away
from her!).

Her vision is for women to know their beauty, identity and value.
She is Co-Founder of the online publication, The Refined Woman and host
of The Refined Collective Podcast. She has also been a full-time photographer
for the last decade with her work being featured in: GQ, Forbes, People, Who What Wear,
US Weekly, and Glamour UK.

She believes in the power of story, that done is better than perfect,
quality triumphs quantity, and that the journey truly is the
destination.

The vehicles for her message are: her podcast, online courses, written
articles, hosted leadership development workshops, speaking at
conferences, and more. It has become a bigger passion in her life
then she ever could have imagined.

You can find Kat online at https://therefinedwoman.com/podcasts and on Instagram @therefinedwoman.

Laura Leigh Turner is an Arkansas native and now lives in New York City where she is starring as Karen Smith in the hit Broadway musical Mean Girls. She is the host of the brand new podcast "Living in the Light", where she interviews artists and they tell their real life stories of how Jesus took them from the dark and into His glorious Light. Laura Leighvirtually leads a community of college girls called "College Girls for Christ", where each week she teaches her Bible and gathers girls to grow in their faith alongside each other. She also enjoys writing a weekly email "Love, Letter" to her subscribers through her blog Love, Laura Leigh.

You can find Laura Leigh's podcast, Living In The Light HERE.

Arielle Estoria is a Writer, Author, Speaker and Social Media StoryTeller. Her motto, "Words not for the ears but for the soul" stems from her dedication to remind her audience that words are meant to be felt and not just heard. Arielle’s first EP, a collection of music and poetry called Symphony of a Lioness is now available on iTunes or Apple Music. She is Co-author of two self published collections of poetry: Vagabonds and Zealots (2014) and Write Bloody Spill Pretty (2017) which can both be found on Amazon.com. She is made of sass and good intentions, has a deep love for car karaoke, brunch and flowers. In this episode, we’re talking about turning your creativity into a career. CONNECT WITH ARIELLE: Website Instagram, Twitter and Facebook - @arielleestoria LinkedIn CONNECT WITH KELSEY: Instagram Website The Radiant Tribe Facebook Group *This post contains affiliate links – read full disclosure here.*

Popular Instagram poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life’s work around the stories of others. Morgan’s popular Instagram feed (@morganharpernichols) has garnered a loyal online following, and each poem she shares is created in response to the personal stories submitted by her friends and followers. Known for its lyrical tone and vibrant imagery, Morgan’s work is an organic expression of the grace and hope we’ve been given in this world. In addition to her burgeoning career as a poet and illustrator, Morgan has also successfully established her reputation as a musician, with her song “Storyteller” amassing more than one million Spotify plays thus far. She has performed as a vocalist on several GRAMMY-nominated projects and written for various artists, including a Billboard #1 single performed by her sister, Jamie-Grace. Morgan is often on the road creating, teaching, and performing, in hopes of spreading her unique inspirational message and inviting others into her creative process. Morgan currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Patrick Kekoa.
You can find Morgan online at www.morganharpernichols.com and on Instagram @morganharpernichols.

Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, teacher and mentor whose life and business were completely transformed by encountering the unrelenting love of God. She is Founder and Chief Fire Igniter of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, a global movement that inspires, teaches, and mentors entrepreneurs who desire to be led by God in their business so they can experience His best and have a greater Kingdom impact in the marketplace. She has authored or co-authored 11 books, including The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur’s Guide: Doing Business God’s Way, Encountering God, and Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can’t. As an author, speaker, podcast host, and filmmaker, Shae leverages the power of a story to ignite greater faith in what is possible when entrepreneurs partner with an awesome and limitless God in business. Shae and her husband Phil reside in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and are the proud parents to three daughters, ranging from toddler to college student.

Melinda Sims is the Founder of Mel Sharell Paper & Company a boutique lifestyle brand that empowers leadership mindsets and intentional planning habits through a luxe organizational tool, The Pinnacle Planner®. As a busy wife and business owner, she discovered that she needed a planner that would help her stay organized and on top of her daily to list as well as to help her grow as a leader. This inspired Melinda to create The Pinnacle Planner®, a companion tool that coaches leaders throughout the year to keep them on track to reaching their goals. Melinda lives overseas with her husband and mini-golden doodle 10 months out of the year. In her free time she enjoys lifting weights, cooking international dishes, and cuddling with a good book. Melinda has been featured in 21 Ninety, YFS Magazine, Conscious Magazine, Harness Magazine, GovLoop, Black Women Hustle and Love Darling Greatly to name a few. You can find Melinda online at https://morethanaplan.com/ and on Instagram @thepinnacleplanner.

Rachel is a high-energy, passionate digital marketer running primarily on coffee & avocado toast. Her background includes managing email marketing programs both client and agency-side, social media marketing, content curation, and online business management. She's currently based in Indianapolis where she practices intentionality by living her best life on purpose and is committed to living a non-toxic lifestyle. She shares her story of love, life and loss on social media and when she's not streamlining systems or managing inboxes, you can find her on the couch with a full-bodied glass of wine, catching up on all things Bravo TV, entranced by a thriller novel, grabbing a cocktail with my girl gang, or mindlessly wandering the aisles in Whole Foods. Today we chat about Rachel's thoughts and views on self-care, wellness, faith, marriage loss, and so much more! CONNECT WITH RACHEL: INSTAGRAM WEBSITE CONNECT WITH KELSEY: INSTA // FACEBOOK The Radiant Tribe Facebook Group *This post contains affiliate links – read full disclosure here.*

Ahyiana Angel is traditionally published author and host of the Switch, Pivot or Quit podcast, who is affectionately known as the Chief Encourager. She is a seasoned executor who eventually blocked out the world’s ideas of success, quit her highly coveted position at the NBA, moved to London and traveled the world for a stint, then followed her passion in writing to find her purpose in encouragement. Mastering the art of note-worthy ideation, Ahyiana taps into her more than 12 years of professional business marketing experience to lend her thoughts on professional development, digital marketing, contemporary brand styling and more. However, Ahyiana really taps into her zone of genius when speaking to audiences about her 4 Ps: publicity, publishing, personal development and podcasting. CONNECT WITH AHYIANA: INSTAGRAM WEBSITE CONNECT WITH KELSEY: INSTA // FACEBOOK The Radiant Tribe Facebook Group

Jeanette Tapley is a wife to Jesse Tapley. Mother to Zeke, Titus and Zoe. She loves talking to
friends and laughing loudly, advocating for adoption, and a nice cup of coffee. Jeanette is the host
of the IT’S TIME FOR COFFEE podcast where she interviews friends new and old in hopes of
connecting others and meeting her friends right where they are. Jeanette also owns a Podcast
Producing (It’s Time For Coffee Production) company where she helps clients launch their podcasts
into the world and produces shows.

Her passion lies in other women finding themselves in a less lonely state knowing they have friends
and others around them in the same stages of life. At 33 years old she is coming into the
understanding that God made her just the way she is…If He wanted her any differently then
He would’ve made her that way! Jeanette longs to be a friend to all and enjoys bringing others together.

You can find Jeanette online at www.itstimeforcoffeepod.com and on Instagram @jeanettetapley.

Natalie Sisson is a New Zealand entrepreneur, author, speaker, host of the ‘Untapped’ podcast and triathlete. After ditching a successful corporate career and co-founding a technology company,
Natalie decided to monetize her humble, 6-month old blog, The Suitcase Entrepreneur, into a
multiple-six figure online education platform back in 2010. In her efforts to continuously innovate,
Natalie, the OG of digital nomads, has since turned that content and knowledge into 8 different
revenue streams including digital products, courses, workshops, international retreats, and coaching.

These days, she’s passionate about helping others leverage their unique set of skills, knowledge,
and experience to earn a living and make an impact from anywhere, simply by being them.

You can find Natalie online at www.nataliesisson.com and on Instagram @nataliesisson.

Jennifer Allwood has found freedom in her business, her time, her finances, and most importantly, her faith, through years of releasing more and more over to God. What started as a desire to help pull her family out of financial desperation became a calling to help other women find the courage to do the same.

Jennifer stands steadfast in the idea of using her business as a way to serve God and her family.
Her goal is to use the tools so readily available—social media, email, the Internet—as the way to
make this happen. She knows getting unstuck, pushing through the overwhelm, and doing things in spite of fear are key in growing any business.

Today Jennifer is able to use her social media following of 500K people, her podcast, The Jennifer
Allwood Show, with more than 1.5m downloads, her coaching groups with thousands of members, and her #1 best selling book, Fear is Not the Boss of You, to help other women do for their businesses what she has done in hers.

Jennifer inspires women to believe that they are enough...she motivates them and gives them
permission to lean into their calling. She’s the best friend that will light a fire underneath them and
cheer them on every step of the way.

You can find Jennifer online at http://jenniferallwood.com/ and on Instagram @jenniferallwood.

Erica Leman is a wedding photographer and mentor for newer photographers in business.

Based in the Hudson Valley of New York, she has an MBA in business, a heart to serve others
through their weddings, a desire to train the photographers that will come after, and a deep love
affair with animals, coffee, and the color green.

You can find Erica online at http://www.sweetalicephotography.com on Instagram @sweetalicephotography.

Sara Dean is a transformation coach, community builder, speaker, and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top-rated podcast with over 2 million downloads where she inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining in all aspects of their lives. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology, health, and wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. When she’s not serving women inside of her thriving Momentum Mamas membership community, her Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind and her annual event, Shameless Mom Con, you can find Sara with her husband and 7-year-old son, building Legos and pretending to understand Pokemon.

You can find Sara online at https://shamelessmom.com/ and on Instagram @shamelessmomacademy.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an author, speaker, and board-certified internal medicine
physician near Birmingham, Alabama. She received her B.S. in Biochemistry at the University of
Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. She has been an
adjunct faculty member at Baker College and Davenport University in Michigan teaching courses
on health, nutrition, and disease progression. Dr. Dalton-Smith is a national and international
media resource on the mind, body, spirit connection and a top 100 medical expert in Good
Housekeeping Doctors’ Secrets. She has been featured in many media outlets including Women’s
Day, Redbook, First For Women, MSNBC, Prevention, Fast Company, Psychology Today and as
a guest on Dr. Oz show. She is the author of Set Free to Live Free and Come Empty (winner 2016
Golden Scroll Nonfiction Book of the Year and 2016 Illumination Award Gold medalist). Her newest
release is Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including
ground-breaking insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase
your overall happiness and live your best life. Over 90,000 people have discovered their personal
rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. She has shared her tips on merging faith
and medicine with over 16,000 health care professionals to encourage the current and next
generation of doctors to treat the whole person.

You can find Dr. Saundra online at IChooseMyBestLife.com and on Instagram @drdaltonsmith.

Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a Tenured Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy and
Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
(UNMC). Dr. Shillcutt is a well-published gender researcher, international speaker, CEO and
founder of Brave Enough, physician, wife and mother. In 2016, Dr. Shillcutt was awarded the
national American Medical Associations Women Physician’s Inspiring Physician Award by her peers.
Sasha’s greatest passion is empowering and encouraging others to achieve wellbeing in their
professional and personal lives. She speaks frequently to executives and physicians on the topics of
professional burnout, resilience and gender equity. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing
Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the New
England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. She leads conferences, classes and retreats for women
through her organization, Brave Enough.

You can find Sasha online at www.becomebraveenough.com and on Instagram @sasha.shillcutt.

It’s been said that Lori Bush shines from a mile away, and not just because of her fabulous skin. Prior to her 8 years as President & CEO of Rodan + Fields, where under her leadership the company re-launched with a transformative sales model that resulted in growth to over $1 billion in revenue, she served as President of Nu Skin, Worldwide Executive Director of Skin Care Ventures at Johnson & Johnson, Vice President of Professional Marketing for Neutrogena, and went on to become Chairwoman of the Board at Avon.

You can find Lori online at www.solvasabeauty.com and on Instagram @lorihbush.

Jesus is everything: it is the heart, passion, and leadership approach of Lisa Whittle, the author of
seven books and a sought-after Bible teacher. Lisa is also the creator of a companion video Bible
study for Jesus over Everything. A pastor’s daughter and longtime ministry leader, Lisa is the
founder of Ministry Strong, co-founder of Called Creatives, and host of the popular Jesus over
Everything podcast, which debuted in the top 25 of Christian podcasts. Lisa has done master’s
work in Marriage and Family Counseling, advocated for Compassion International, and been
featured on numerous media outlets. She and her husband live in North Carolina with their three
mostly grown children who still come home for dinner.

You can find Lisa online at www.lisawhittle.com and on Instagram @lisawhittle.

Kristi Clover is a home organization and efficiency expert. She’s also an author, a speaker, and the
host of the Simply Joyful Podcast. Her passion is to encourage families to find simple ways to bring
more joy into their home and life. She loves to share about her adventures in motherhood and home
life through a variety of media that you can find at KristiClover.com. As a mom of five, she’s never
short on opportunities to “practice what she preaches” in the realm of home organization and
#momlife. Kristi lives in San Diego with her husband, Steve, and their five children.

You can find Kristi online at www.kristiclover.com and on Instagram @kristiclover.

Popular Instagram poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life’s work around the
stories of others. Morgan’s popular Instagram feed (@morganharpernichols) has garnered a
loyal online following, and each poem she shares is created in response to the personal stories
submitted by her friends and followers. Known for its lyrical tone and vibrant imagery, Morgan’s
work is an organic expression of the grace and hope we’ve been given in this world. In addition
to her burgeoning career as a poet and illustrator, Morgan has also successfully established her
reputation as a musician, with her song “Storyteller” amassing more than one million Spotify plays
thus far. She has performed as a vocalist on several GRAMMY-nominated projects and written for
various artists, including a Billboard #1 single performed by her sister, Jamie-Grace. Morgan is
often on the road creating, teaching, and performing, in hopes of spreading her unique inspirational
message and inviting others into her creative process. Morgan currently resides in Los Angeles,
California, with her husband, Patrick Kekoa.

You can find Morgan online at www.morganharpernichols.com and on Instagram @morganharpernichols.

Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good is a thought leader, CEO, author of Groomed, visionary, advocate and inspiration. She not only breaks barriers and redefines leadership across the board, but also steadfastly leads the charge in fighting for justice for the marginalized and exploited... all while balancing her favorite roles as a wife and mother of three. She challenges individuals to step out of secrecy and shame which keep them living in bondage and embrace true freedom which comes from vulnerability, transparency and living beyond the shadows of secrecy.

As the CEO/Co-Founder of Selah Freedom and The Selah Way Foundation, she has brought freedom to thousands of American children and awakened generations to the realities of sex trafficking and abuse hiding in plain sight. She speaks and trains internationally, educating millions, and tirelessly advocates for legislation and solutions to bring light into the darkness.

You can find Eliabeth online at https://www.freewithe.com/.