Tell Me, If You Can Podcast
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Sharing the hidden stories around us to inspire change within ourselves and our communities. Real women, experiencing real change, telling their real stories of hope, transformation, and inspiration.
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The Intersection of Faith, Identity, and the Feminine Genius
October 21, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBToday’s guest is Rachel Wong. Rachel Wong is a podcast host, speaker, and writer living in Vancouver, Canada. In today’s episode, Rachel shares what feminity and feminine genius mean to her and how that has evolved along with her faith over time. She talks about the intersection of her racial, cultural, and mental health identities and how she brings them all more intentionally into different phases of her journey. Rachel shared her evolution, how feminity evolved through conversation with...
Rediscovering Your Truest Self and the True Meaning of Success
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBToday’s guest is Jennifer Ables. Jennifer is a woman like many of us who has worn many hats. From insurance copywriter to dancer to non-profit founder. In today’s episode, she shares with us how transitioning through those roles led her through her path of self-discovery and rediscovery and how success in life looks different. Jennifer took many leaps of faith and with each pivot unpacked her truest most authentic self. Follow along on Jen's story at http://jenables.com, Follow the podcas...
Reframe, Reassess, and Reawaken Your Life
July 29, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBToday’s guest is Dr. Tara Hines-McCoy. Dr. Tara is a career coach, author, and speaker who inspires women to take action and awaken their lives. In today’s episode Tara shares her resilience on a personal and professional level and how being able to clearly define her why helped her reframe goals and turn lemons into lemonade. Follow Dr. Tara's journey: http://drtaraspeaks.com Follow the podcast on Instagram If you are interested in being a guest fill out this form https://gechmeifyouca...
Imperfectly Phenomenal Life Lessons
May 03, 2021 05:30 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBToday’s guest is Lauren Williams. Lauren is a graphic designer and host of the Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman Podcast. In today’s episode, Lauren shares lessons learned about embracing being imperfectly phenomenal as a woman, her process for creating her podcast, and how she inspires guests and listeners to take action in their lives. Let’s take a listen to Lauren’s story. I loved listening to Lauren share how she “found herself”, embraced her individuality, and channeled that knowledge into...
Lessons learned in Discernment and Charity
March 25, 2021 16:33 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBToday’s guest is Lindsay Brennan. Lindsay is a teacher and an artist with a passion for charity. In today’s episode, Lindsay shares her experience of entering and leaving a religious community and the lessons that experience taught her about faith, friendship, and the continual discernment we practice in our lives. Follow along on Lindsay's journey and connect with her about her mission work at https://www.instagram.com/beautyoftruth/ Check out her artwork on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/s...
Discovering the Root to Bloom into Wholeness
March 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBToday’s guest is Alize Smith. Alize is a veteran turned Youtuber who helps women learn from their past to better prepare themselves for fulfilling relationships. In today’s episode, Alize talks about how her relationship with her own father affected her relationships with men and her relationship with God. She also talks about how she sought to unpack those negative experiences and heal from them in order to put herself in a position to find a relationship that better served her and God. F...
Soaring with Purpose after Trauma and Despair with Tasha Hunter
January 28, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBToday’s guest is Tasha Hunter. Tasha is an Air Force Veteran and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. In today’s episode, she shares her experience of growth from surviving a traumatic childhood to becoming a therapist. In sharing her story, Tasha talks about the women that brought some light during her times of darkness, how her childhood affected her relationships, and how she maintained her faith along the way. Please note that this episode has mentions of child abuse and suicide and this ...
Finding the Hope in Change and Personal Challenge with Tiffany Ward
January 15, 2021 16:28 - 1 hour - 75 MBToday’s guest is Tiffany Ward. Tiffany is an educator, instructional coach, wife, and dear friend. In today’s episode, Tiffany talks about how she blends her love of technology and education to promote educational equity in the classroom. Tiffany also opens up and shares how the birth of her educational nonprofit came at a time of devastation as she and her husband tried to conceive children of their own. I love how she shared how supportive and encouraging her husband has been for her and ...
Attacking Big Goals with Support and Joy with Eunice Martel
January 07, 2021 19:09 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBToday’s guest is Eunice Martel. Eunice is a life coach who recently tackled her huge goal of running a marathon during the pandemic. In today's episode, I sit down with Eunice as she shares her thought process in attacking the goal and the obstacles that came up along the way. She also gives tips on how we can go about goal setting in this new year. Eunice provided great takeaways for each of us. Having a support or “cheering squad”, whether it's friends or family or a coach is so key. Eun...
Why Stories Matter in Coaching and Mentoring with Joyce Johnson
December 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBToday's guest is Joyce Johnson. Joyce is an Author, Speaker, Sales Influencer, Business Coach and Founder of Why Sales Network. In today's episode Joyce talks about her career in sales and media, the challenges and -isms faces as a woman of color in business, the benefits of mentorship. We also discussed the journey she took in writing about business to pivoting to telling her own story. Joyce's skill and talent in telling stories truly came in handy as she unpacked her negative experienc...
Tell Me What You're Thankful For
November 26, 2020 18:51 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBToday's episode is a special Thanksgiving episode. I will be sitting down solo in front of the mic and sharing some listener shout-outs of thanks as well as my own reflections. I wanted to give space and honor to the many blessings that we have experienced this difficult year. Join the Tell Me, If You Can Newsletter list for exclusive content, reflections on episodes, and newsletter-only giveaways. Sign up on http://tellmeifyoucan.com. To further support the podcast and keep it ad-free,...
Inspiring, Educating, and Empowering Youth from the Margins to the Center
November 19, 2020 06:02 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn today's episode, my guest Whitney Hughes shares her stories from working as a Peace Corps volunteer and in the nonprofit space focusing on equity in education. She shares gems of how she inspired, educated, and empowered young people and how that has formed her current career path. Whitney's goal to make sure that her students were informed, inspired, and empowered transformed her own goals and career path. You can tell her passion for equity in education just by the way she speaks on i...
Gaining Purpose and Confidence in Life and Style with Liz Everette
November 12, 2020 05:37 - 1 hour - 66 MBToday's guest is Liz Everett, CEO of Everett Consulting International. Liz is a nationally recognized Creative Director, Image Consultant, and Fashion Stylist. In today's episode, Liz shares her story of growing up as a biracial child in Florida and how life experiences of growing in her own confidence help fuel her career, and how she works to inspire the clients she works with. Follow Liz on Instagram and check out her website https://lizeverettstyle.com/ Be sure to check out http://tell...
Positively Joyful Storytelling through Career and Faith Journeys with Yvette Walker
November 05, 2020 16:17 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBToday's guest is Yvette Walker. Yvette has a career in journalism that spans 30 years and currently teaches introduction to Media and Communications at her local University. Yvette is also a fellow podcaster. In today's episode, Yvette shares her how she got into her journalism career, the stories and moments that touched her most as a journalist, how her faith is weaved into her journey, and how educates the next generation of journalists. Yvette is a fellow podcaster and I had the pleasu...
Awakening Purpose in Service to Community with Ashley Comans
October 29, 2020 04:56 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBToday's guest is Ashley Comans. Ashley is a program manager for the Alliance for Police Accountability in Pittsburgh, community organizer, fellow podcaster, and former public servant. As a Pittsburgh native, she talks about watching her community grow and change and how her involvement in her community has morphed over the years. I appreciated Ashley's openness and talking about her experience in journalism and how she decided to shift her Focus towards non-profit involvement and public se...
Lessons Learned on Privilege and Embracing Unemployment with Sara Bischof
October 22, 2020 04:08 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBToday's guest is Sara Bischof. Sara is a twenty-something unemployed, ex-engineer living in Boston. In today's episode, we talked about her passions including engineering, sports, and how she recently has been working on unpacking her privilege and using what she has learned to take action towards justice. After being laid off due to the pandemic Sara started her own podcast, The Unemployment Podcast, where she navigates her career and job hunt process and chats with inspiring guests. Sar...
Speaking Boldly about Racial Justice, Identity, and Faith with Patricia Taylor
October 15, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBToday's guest is Patricia Taylor. Patricia is a thirty-something wife, mother, writer, and speaker. In today's episode, we talked about how Patricia faced her fears and stepped boldly into a powerful voice in the racial justice space where necessary topics can be discussed with grace truth, and love. We talked about who inspires her, her faith journey, and what it means for her to be Black and Christian. Patricia truly exhibits grace, resilience, and truth. I enjoyed listening to her shar...
Creatively and Intentionally Pivot with Monica Garrett
October 10, 2020 16:59 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBToday's guest is Monica Garrett. Monica is the Founder & CEO of the Margaux Agency, a Los Angeles based digital marketing agency. Monica is truly a go-getter and in today’s episode, she talks about pursuing her passions while being bold and intentional in pivoting when life and her career took sudden changes. Be sure to listen as she shares some Insider tips for small business owners. Along with those tips she shares her passion for her how she maintains balance as a wife and mother and he...
Fierce, Fashionable, and Forward Thinking With Liberty Gaither
October 01, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBToday’s guest is Liberty Gaither. Liberty is the Founder and Editor in Chief of fashion publication, Manic Metallic. Liberty shares about her switch in careers and how she eventually ran her own business. We discuss how the different skills she learned from her previous jobs and her desire for leadership and control in her career lead to the formation of Manic Metallic where she and her team focus on fashion as a discipline and art. It was cool learning about Liberty’s viewpoint and critiqu...
Awakening Your Mission Driven Purpose as a Business Owner with Hannah Martin
September 24, 2020 21:40 - 46 minutes - 43 MBToday’s guest is Hannah Martin. Hannah is a second-generation Cuban-American, third-generation entrepreneur, and founder of Woc Space Marketing. In today’s episode, she shares how her non-profit 9-5 job exposed her to her passion for marketing and communications. She shares how her previous experience in activism and love of strategy and her interest in storytelling led her to her current role as a marketing coach. We discuss tips and lessons for people who might feel stuck in their ca...
Taking the Stage: Pursuing Non Traditional Life Goals and Making a Difference Along the Way with Kim Heil
September 17, 2020 05:03 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBToday’s guest is Kim Heil. She is a mother of two and an Associate Producer & Casting Director at the San Diego Repertory Theatre. In today’s episode, we talk about her pursuit of a career in the performing arts that was outside of the traditional expectations. She talks about how her father encouraged her to step into her passion and how she uses her role as a woman of color in championing equity in the performing arts space. Kim Had so many nuggets to share in this interview I love how s...
For Love of Fashion, Community, and Family with Karen François
September 10, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday’s guest is Karen François. Karen is a brand consultant, entrepreneur, and owner of ÇOIS Agency. In today’s episode, we talk about taking a leap of faith in the pursuit of your dreams and balancing entrepreneurship and while managing grief. We discuss how she left Miami for a career in fashion in New York City and how since that initial leap she has been taking risks, taking time for her personal and professional growth, all the while creating a space for creatives of color. Learn ab...
For Love of Fashion Community and Family with Karen François
September 10, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday’s guest is Karen François. Karen is a brand consultant, entrepreneur, and owner of ÇOIS Agency. In today’s episode, we talk about taking a leap of faith in the pursuit of your dreams and balancing entrepreneurship and while managing grief. We discuss how she left Miami for a career in fashion in New York City and how since that initial leap she has been taking risks, taking time for her personal and professional growth, all the while creating a space for creatives of color. ...
Reimagining Goals and Your Future with Cailtin Carr
September 03, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBCaitlin Carr is a recent college graduate and freelance creative writer. In today's episode, she talks about what it was like at the beginning of a pandemic away from home and how her perspective of the world and life has allowed her to embrace the unexpected and appreciate the moments of happiness and success that we have each day. She is truly wise beyond her years and cannot wait to see what beauty she creates in her writing. Check out Caitlin's blog at thecarrshowblog.com. Her most ...
From Life Changing Accident to Motivational Speaker with Kelli Chu
September 03, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn today's episode, I chat with Kelli Chu who after surviving a life-shaking car accident chooses to take the opportunity to share her story in an effort to and motivate others to embrace the unexpected. She shares about her accident, the emotional toll it took, and how that has led her to the passions she has now. Follow along in Kelli's story by following her on Instagram and checking out her blog https://livingaftersurviving.com/ Support the podcast by subscribing and leaving a review ...
Hope Beyond Sight: Reconciliation and Personal Growth with Camellia Varnado
August 27, 2020 05:09 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBToday's episode we have Camellia Varnado, a self-published author, speaker, and mentor. In this episode, we discuss her reconnection with her estranged father in an effort to fill a void she felt. She talks about forgiveness, how the experience transformed her, and how it shapes her work with women and families. Camellia leverages her speaking as a tool to share her expertise and teach and inspire women to hope beyond what they see. Camellias' warmth and wisdom shine in today's episode. ...
Carving a Role for Yourself with Rantea Thompson
August 20, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIn today's episode, I chat with Rantea Thompson, the founder and education director of the theater company, EMIR Productions. Rantea shares about moving away to New York City to carve her way into the Performing Arts industry. She shares about the ups and downs of this journey and the people that supported her along the way. With her theater company, she is not only able to create work she loves, but she is also hoping to give back to other artists through workshops and an upcoming artist ...
Actively Following Your Ambitions with Cierra Everette
August 13, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBToday's guest is Cierra Everett who is the creator behind Ambitiously Cierra. In our conversation, we touch on how creating content for her blog and Instagram helps her share her story while keeping her accountable to goals in a way that inspires and encourages others. Cierra has a truly infectious optimism and our conversation ranges from her natural hair journey to sustainability. We learn that in sharing a little bit about yourself you may never know who you are reaching along the way....
Service Minded Heart: Pivoting after Injury with Lauren Parrinello
August 06, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBLauren Parrinello shares her story of pivoting goals as life-changing events forced her to adjust. We talk about finding a core passion in life and accepting that even the strongest among us need to accept help. Lauren shares tips for balancing her life and energy and how she advocates for cultural competence and justice inside and outside of the gym. Follow Lauren's story, view workouts, and see pictures of her plants and animals on Instagram. While you are there, follow the Tell Me, If...
Navigating Cultural Differences and Finding Balance with Daniella Greeman
August 06, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBDaniella Greeman sits with me and shares about growing up Caribbean American and navigating cultural differences and nuances throughout her life and how that has impacted her career path. She opens up about how microaggressions and grief invigorate her in her quest to make an impact in her community. Follow along on Daniella's story by connecting her on LinkedIn or Twitter. Support the podcast by subscribing and leaving a review. If you want to join the podcast family become a Patreon co...
Tell me a story, if you can.
July 03, 2020 12:00 - 46 seconds - 582 KBEach one of us has a beautiful story within us. Guests share stories of pain, joy, triumph, and hope. In this podcast, you will hear these stories and unpack the lessons they provide in order to inspire you to change yourself and your community for the better. You will also hear insights on how to view the world through this storytelling lens so that you too may unpack the stories within.
Tell me a story, if you can.
July 03, 2020 12:00 - 46 seconds - 582 KBEach one of us has a beautiful story within us. Guests share stories of pain, joy, triumph, and hope. In this podcast, you will hear these stories and unpack the lessons they provide in order to inspire you to change yourself and your community for the better. You will also hear insights on how to view the world through this storytelling lens so that you too may unpack the stories within.
Trailer: Tell me a story, if you can.
July 03, 2020 12:00 - 46 seconds - 582 KBEach one of us has a beautiful story within us. Guests share stories of pain, joy, triumph, and hope. In this podcast, you will hear these stories and unpack the lessons they provide in order to inspire you to change yourself and your community for the better. You will also hear insights on how to view the world through this storytelling lens so that you too may unpack the stories within.