Sit Down With Suzanne 🎤
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe podcast is about empowerment, the goal is to inspire, to motivate and to empower you. Too often in life we are told we are not enough, I want to help you to see that not only are you enough, but you are worth it. The topics, guests and everything about this podcast is designed to push you, to help you, to guide you, to coach you, to cheer you on, and to encourage you to live your best life, knowing that the only limits you have are the ones that you place on yourself. So sit back and relax, grab a cup of tea if you can and enjoy the show.
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Episodes
Shine Your Light!
February 10, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBYou are a light and you deserve to shine, any space that wants to dim your light is not your space! Anyone who believes that there is not enough room for everyone to shine is operating from a scarcity mindset! So shine bright and help others shine Support the show
Setting boundaries is both a act of self love and self care!
February 09, 2024 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe only people who do not want you to set boundaries are the ones who benefit from you having none! Support the show
When Jay stood up for Bey! Jay Z and Beyonce mood all day!
February 09, 2024 23:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIt was the sound heard all around the world when Jay Z spoke up for his wife and reminded the Grammy that the most decorated artist does not have an Album of the Year, so by their metrics, the system is faulty! I think you already know this is a Beyonce stan podcast so I cheered for this because the first three things are 1. A man standing up for his wife. 2 A Black man standing up for a Black woman. 3. An artist standing up for another artist and I support all three! Support the show
Stop settling for comfortable!
February 09, 2024 22:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBWe often sacrifice greatness for comfort because we are afraid of what will happen! Stop holding onto comfort! Support the show
It is okay not to be invited!
February 09, 2024 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBDon't get your feelings hurt if you are not invited to everything because truthfully you cannot attend everything and you shouldn't want to! Support the show
You are already a winner!
February 09, 2024 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIt is an honor to be nominated, it is nice to win but winning a prize should not be the goal because most awards and accolades are subjective! Let's talk about it! Support the show
How Dare you be confident!
February 09, 2024 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBEveryone says be confident until you are confident, then it becomes a problem but true confidence is not about others, it is about you knowing who you are independent of others! Support the show
What is your purpose!
November 06, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBI am so passionate about this topic because I love when people not only know their purpose, but they are pursuing their purpose. So, ask yourself this question, do I truly know my purpose? And if you do, how did you discover your purpose? If you don't how are you searching for your purpose? Listen to the full episode! Support the show
The power of female friendship with Nadine James
October 30, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWe continue the series of the power of female friendship and this week I am happy to sit down with the fabulous Nadine James as we talk about friendship, faith, outgrowing friendships, love language and a plethora of other subjects that pooped up during our exploration of friendship. Support the show
The power of female friendship with Giselle Rivera-Flores
October 23, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThis month we continue to dive into the power of female friendship and this time I am with the fabulous Giselle who will always keep it real. As women we owe it to ourselves to have healthy relationships and the relationship with our female friends are a priority Support the show
The power of female friendship with Jennifer Gaskin
October 16, 2023 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBAs we continue the series about female friendship, I sit down with the fabulous Jennifer Gaskin and talk about the root of female friendship and sisterhood. We discuss being open to new friends, outgrowing friends, honoring boundaries in friendship and all-around feel-good vibes of great female friendships. Support the show
The power of female friendship with Miguelina Peralta
October 10, 2023 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBI am kicking of my month of digging into female friendship with phenomenal guest Miguelina. We had a great time talking about what it means to be a friend, common misconceptions about friendships and so much more. Support the show
The power of female friendship with Miguelina Peralta!
October 09, 2023 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBI am kicking of my month of digging into female friendship with phenomenal guest Miguelina. We had a great time talking about what it means to be a friend, common misconceptions about friendships and so much more. Support the show
The power of female friendship
October 02, 2023 03:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBI am fascinated by female friendships, I read the books, watch the shows and the movies and I am passionate about nurturing my female friends. Sadly, there are so many toxic relationships masquerading as friendships and I have had many candid conversations about what makes a great friendship. So, join me in the month of October as I talk to other fabulous women about female friendships. Support the show
Beyonce is a whole mood!
September 25, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBIt is no secret that I am a big fan of Beyonce, but I can't help that her songs are so relatable to my life. In this episode I talk about the Mood 4EVA song and how we can apply it to our life! Support the show
Intentional Joy
September 18, 2023 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBYour joy should be deliberate, actively pursued, in other words intentional, you have to choose joy because trust me, this world will throw a lot at you and you will need joy to get through it. Support the show
The Power of You
September 18, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBDo you know that there is magic in being you? And despite the over 8 billion people in the world that there is no one else like you. So, what is it that is holding you back from embracing the magic of you? Support the show
What is meant for you is for you!
September 18, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBThe phrase might sound like a cliche, but the I truly believe that what is meant for you won't miss you, or in other words, what God has for you is for you, and trust me no person or demon can stop it. So, it is okay to cheer for others when it is their season because your season will come. Support the show
Everyone is grown until it's time to communicate!
September 18, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBWould we even have romance movies if there was no miscommunication? Communication is so important to relationships but often time we don't do it effectively and we either lose or have poor relationships because of it. While misunderstandings is cute in Romance movies, in real life it deprives us of so much joy. Support the show
Doubt is no respecter of person!
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBNo matter your race, gender, religion or socio-economic status, at one point or another, you have suffered from self-doubt. But here is the thing, even though you have doubt, you can do the thing. So don't allow doubt to stop you from going after what you want! Support the show
It's okay to pivot!
August 01, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAre you holding back or holding on to something that no longer serves you because you are afraid. Is it time to change course but you are holding on because you are worried about what it will look like, well listen, it okay, you are not alone and as even Barbie learned, you don't need permission so do what you have to do to take care of you mentally, emotionally and spiritually! Support the show
Fully Authentically Me!
July 24, 2023 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn a world that says it values authenticity, it still takes courage to show up in every space you inhabit as fully authentically you! As Hov said, I show up in every room as myself and trust me that is the vibe I am on and I pray that you will do the same. Support the show
Season 4 Trailer
July 23, 2023 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBI am back and excited about Season 4, so get ready for a brand-new season of new topics, new insights, new guests and a whole lot of positivity, love and affirmations! Support the show
I quit my job and Beyonce made a song about it called "You won't break my soul." Just kidding, but I bet on myself and I won!
August 10, 2022 03:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWe make decisions everyday about what we want, but when I made the decision to quit my job and become an entrepreneur, I knew it was the right move for me! I have zero regrets about choosing myself, I learned many valuable lessons along the way, and I am still using them! So, if you see me driving down the highway, singing along to Beyonce "You won't break my soul" which I secretly think was influenced by me although she has no idea who I am, just sing along with me. I will choose me every...
The slap vs Roe V Wade
August 10, 2022 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBI was intentional about not speaking about The Slap but here we are months later, and the slap is still "traumatizing people" while the overturning of Roe V Wade has not even blipped their radar! It's not a secret that we are a culture that is celebrity obsessed but when many people are loud about a slap between two grown men and silent about the taking away of the fundamental rights of women to choose what happens to their body, then Houston we have a problem! Two issues that seems unrela...
Let's talk about your finances with Danielle Desir!
August 09, 2022 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWe know that talking about money makes people uncomfortable, but the sad fact is, it's deeper than that, most people don't know how to handle their money! From credit cards to affordable travel to planning a budget, we are often in the dark about the right choices for us, that is why I am so excited about my guest! Danielle Desir Corbett is a former grants administrator turned creative entrepreneur. She is a multi-passionate blogger, 4x grant-funded podcaster, and host of The Thought Card,...
Getting candid with State Senate candidate Robyn Kennedy
August 09, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBI met state senate candidate Robyn Kennedy at an event, and we immediately hit it off, we knew were go going to be connecting in some way, but didn't know how at the time, then lightbulb moment, the podcast was the perfect way to get her in front of the audience, in this interview no topic was off limit, and we chatted about multiple of topics that is important to not only her but to the people she is hoping to represent. Who is Robyn Kennedy? Born and raised in Worcester, MA, Robyn has de...
Walmart, Juneteenth, ice cream and other debacles!
June 07, 2022 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBWalmart's Juneteenth ice cream was one of those things that made you go, really so no one thought this was not okay, thankfully the internet used its powers for good and the public outcry was loud enough for Walmart to pull this ice cream This highlighted a very important issue, and that is the importance of ownership, we have to ensure that we take ownership of our stories otherwise someone else will use it for profit. If you enjoy the Sit Down With Suzanne podcast, please consider suppor...
Celebrating and highlighting female entrepreneurs Talita O Neves "Plan4mamy"
May 31, 2022 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWhen people hear the term entrepreneur, they think different things like they get to set their own schedules and they don't have to answer to anyone else. Talita the founder and CEO of plan4mamy knows exactly what it means to be an entrepreneur, it is hard work, it is making every decision, it is long days and nights, it is skipping vacation, and missing sleep. But that is only half of it, because she also knows the joy of creating a schedule around your life, so you don't miss the important...
Celebrating and highlighting female entrepreneurs Talita O Neves "Plan4mamy"
May 31, 2022 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWhen people hear the term entrepreneur, they think different things like they get to set their own schedules and they don't have to answer to anyone else. Talita the founder and CEO of plan4mamy knows exactly what it means to be an entrepreneur, it is hard work, it is making every decision, it is long days and nights, it is skipping vacation, and missing sleep. But that is only half of it, because she also knows the joy of creating a schedule around your life, so you don't miss the important...
Celebrating and highlighting female entrepreneurs - Aniyah Joy
May 24, 2022 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBWhat an honor it was to interview the youngest CEO I know. Aniyah Joy is 11 years old and is the founder and CEO of Aniyah's Custom Creations. She started her business almost one year ago and since then has seen success as a young entrepreneur. She is not only talented but wise beyond her years and understands the foundations of what it means to be successful. You can follow Aniyah Joy and her beautiful creations on Instagram under iamaniyahjoy. If you enjoy the Sit Down With Suzanne podc...
Celebrating and highlighting female entrepreneurs - Miguelina Peralta
May 24, 2022 02:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBAs we are celebrating female entrepreneurs for the month of May, I was so excited to sit down with Miguelina Peralta who is the executive director of EforAll for the greater Worcester area. Miguelina shares her wealth of knowledge about being a business leader, and she also shared valuable resources for entrepreneurs and how they can get involved with the free resource that is EforALL. She also put out a call for action to leaders in their industry. EforAll is seeking mentors who are willing...
Celebrating female entrepreneurs - Mish Memnon "Spiritually Fabulous" - Extended Version
May 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBIn this episode of our series, I sit down with Mish Memnon aka Spiritually Fabulous, owner and CEO of Spiritually Fabulous LLC. She talks about her professional background and what it took for her to take a faith walk and turn her side hustle into her full-time hustle. If you want to find out more about Mish and all her endeavors, please visit her website at www.spirituallyfabulous.com, follow her on Instagram under spirituallyfabulous If you enjoy the Sit Down With Suzanne podcast, please...
Celebrating female entrepreneurs - Mish Memnon "Spiritually Fabulous"
May 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBIn this episode of our series, I sit down with Mish Memnon aka Spiritually Fabulous, owner and CEO of Spiritually Fabulous LLC. She talks about her professional background and what it took for her to take a faith walk and turn her side hustle into her full-time hustle. If you want to find out more about Mish and all her endeavors, please visit her website at www.spirituallyfabulous.com Support the show
Celebrating female entrepreneurs - Cardethia Moore Jenkins "DeeDee" - Extended Version
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBIn this episode of our entrepreneurial series, I sit down with Cardethia Moore Jenkins, aka Miss Deedee. We talk about her background as a social worker and the emotional toll it took, until one day she had to decide to choose herself. We look at the start of her entrepreneurial journey and how it went from something on the side to a fully established business, from Waist beads by Cardethia to her now new jewelry line Redeemed. To connect with DeeDee, please follow her on Instagram under De...
Celebrating female entrepreneurs - Cardethia Moore Jenkins "DeeDee"
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBIn this episode of our entrepreneurial series, I sit down with Cardethia Moore Jenkins, aka Miss Deedee. We talk about her background as a social worker and the emotional toll it took, until one day she had to decide to choose herself. We look at the start of her entrepreneurial journey and how it went from something on the side to a fully established business, from Waist beads by Cardethia to her now new jewelry line Redeemed. To connect with DeeDee, please follow her on Instagram under De...
Celebrating female entrepreneurs - Parlee Jones
May 10, 2022 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBFor the month of May we are celebrating female entrepreneurs who have stepped out on faith and walked away from their 9 to 5 and have stepped fully into the entrepreneurial journey. Meet Parlee Jones, who worked for over 17 years at one organization where she did meaningful work advocating for women and children. She recently stepped out on faith and dived fully into her journey of Director of Our Story Edutainment which is a cultural learning institute that teaches black history and cultu...
Celebrating female entrepreneurs - Lorna Ellis
May 10, 2022 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBFor the month of May, we are celebrating and highlighting female entrepreneurs. We are talking to these phenomenal women who have stepped away from their 9 to 5 and have embraced their entrepreneurial journey. They are sharing their wins, and their losses, the reason they decided to step out on faith and be their own boss! Tune in because you don't want to miss this! Meet Lorna Ellis, owner of 4U bridal and prom located at 269 Lincoln Street in Worcester MA, she shares her journey from a li...
Month of female entrepreneurs!
May 03, 2022 03:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MBFor the month of May I am highlighting some fabulous female entrepreneurs, ladies who have left corporate America and is out their bringing their visions to live. It's an exciting line up, you won't want to miss it. Â Guests include: Parlee Jones Lorna Ellis Mish Memnon Talita O Neves Danielle Desir Support the show
Mental Health Awareness Month
May 03, 2022 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBMay is mental health awareness month, and we are talking about ways we can take care of ourselves and others who suffer from mental illness. We are sharing resources so make sure you check it. And remember, there is no shame in taking care of you and your mental health. Support the show
How To leave a toxic environment
April 26, 2022 03:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBToo often we stay in environment that are not good for us mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and even physically. We stay in environments we need to leave because we are afraid of making changes, afraid of trying new things or simply afraid that we won't meet our financial obligations if we leave. Black women have struggled for years on leaving toxic environments because they are afraid of leaving a good job. Join me as I unpack this all this in this episode! Support the show
Work Smarter, Not Harder
April 19, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBWe are constantly told that if we only work hard then not only would we be compensated monetarily, but we would advance, but I am here to tell you that this is not often the case and while hard work is a must, it must also be accompanied by working smarter! Support the show
Beware of Dream Killers
April 11, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBEveryone deserves a dream, but with every dream comes a dream killer. What is your dream, how do you ensure that your dream will become a reality and how do you handle dream killers? Do you even know what a dream killer is? You don't want to miss this episode! Support the show
No is a complete sentence!
March 30, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThe power of your no! Many people struggle with saying no, they end up saying yes to things that does not serve them, things that if they were completely honest, they would not want to be caught dead doing. So why do they say yes? Support the show
Put Some Value On It
February 22, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBWe often struggle with placing value on our skill sets, especially if we are used to giving it away for free! It is high time we put some value on it and set some boundaries! Support the show
The Strong Black Woman Trope
January 31, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this episode I talk about how we have to redefine the way we think of the word strong, being labeled as a Strong Black Women can sometimes stop us from taking care of ourselves. We have to redefine the way we think of strong and realize that taking care of our physical, emotional, and mental health is not a sign of weakness. I am posting this episode knowing that I said Sandra Fulton instead of Sybrina Fulton, I was thinking of another black woman Sandra Bland and said Sandra instead of ...
Being Okay With Not Being Liked
January 24, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWe live in a culture that is obsesses with likes on social media, a culture where people spend hours on social media cultivating an image of who they think people will like. People alter their appearances, their personalities and their lifestyles to be liked. But have you asked yourself the question of what if they don't like me? And are you okay with it if they don't? Support the show
The Day My Closet Broke
January 16, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBHave you ever had something happen to you that is a sign to get your whole life together! This is what happened on the day my closet broke! Support the show
Season 3 trailer
January 16, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MBSeason three promises to be a season of growth, exploration and fabulous fun, you don't want to miss an episode. Support the show
Season 2 recap
August 08, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MBFrom breast cancer awareness, to mental health, to self care, we covered a plethora of topics in season 2, but my number 1 episode for two years in a row was my episode from season 1 about Beyoncé and her love song to brown skin girls. So once again, thank you Queen Bey for being you! Support the show