What She Grows Through: Empowering Discussions for the Black Woman

Evolving with Grace: How a Beginner's Mind and Growth Mindset Shape Our Journey

Hey, Beautiful people! Are you all set to tap into that growth mindset vibe and shine bright in 2024? Come chill with me as we give a big shout-out to the strength and unstoppable spirit of Black women, diving deep into the journey of transformation this new year promises. We're chatting about starting each day fresh, keeping our minds and bodies right, and the importance of keeping that curiosity alive and kicking. This episode isn’t just about taking a moment to reflect—it’s a celebration ...

Journey Into Joy! Pia's Path to Well-Being

What's up, Beautiful souls! 🌼 Step into our space for an episode infused with the warmth of summer, where we journey through joy, self-love, and the art of well-being. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the radiant Pia Thompson, whose path has been as dynamic as it's been inspiring. From a writer and speaker to a home therapist and well-being coach, Pia has been on a transformative voyage, and she's here to share it with our community of powerful Black and Brown women. Dive deep int...

Embracing the Summer of Self: Latoya De'Shaun's Journey of Healing & Empowerment

What's up Beautiful! I'm excited to sprinkle a little more sunshine on our Self-Care Summer Series. As we soak all the way in the warmth of these golden days, let's deep dive into a realm that touches the very core of our existence as Black and Brown women: embracing the art of well-being and nurturing those boundaries. In episode 44, I have the honor of sharing a space with the radiant Latoya De'Saun. If her story doesn't resonate with the tune of empowerment, I don’t know what does! Thi...

The Journey to Self-Love and Body Positivity for Black Women

Hey Beautiful souls! Dive into this episode of our Self-care Summer Series, crafted especially with the resilient Black woman in mind. 🌻 Let’s journey together, touching on the raw truths of mental health, self-care, and the powerful magic of self-love. Picture a world where our struggles are simply bridges to our triumphs and where we, as Black women, redefine beauty and success on our terms. Explore with us the undeniable strength found in therapy, meditation, and journaling. We'll get...

Discovering Your True Self: A Tale of Growth and Reflection with Passion J.

What's up Beautiful! Welcome to another enriching episode of our Self-Care Summer Series on the "What She Grows Through" podcast. Today, we're blessed to have the fashion designer and entrepreneur, Passion, sharing her inspiring journey of self-discovery and growth. Passion is a testament to resilience. Her years in the challenging yet rewarding world of entrepreneurship and fashion have gifted her with a multitude of experiences. Each triumph and hurdle nudged her on a profound journey in...

My Reflection of June's Journey: Celebrating the Power of Personal Growth

What's up Beautiful and welcome to episode 41 of my personal journey of June, a special chapter in the show, 'What She Grows Through'. As this month comes to an end, let's take a moment to pause, reflect on our journey, and to cherish the victories, lessons, and growth that have graced us along the way. As a Black woman journeying through life's experiences, I've learned the importance of reflection and introspection. Join me as we admire our journey and applaud our growth. Here, on 'What ...

Navigating The Complex World of Motherhood, Mental Health and Self-Discovery with Erikka Grayson

Join us for an empowering conversation with Erikka Grayson, a multifaceted woman who is a mother of three, full-time employee, co-founder and CEO of Avan Zoe Clothing, and founder and CEO of Bomb Moms. Listen in as we discuss Erikka's journey of discovering self-awareness and reclaiming her identity after getting married and moving to Pittsburgh. Erikka shares her inspiring story of resilience and growth, as well as the importance of setting boundaries and nurturing the soul through self-car...

Breaking Barriers: Larissa Lane's Journey from Self-Doubt to Award-Winning Success

In this empowering episode of 'What She Grows Through,' we dive into the remarkable story of Larissa Lane, a close friend and an extraordinary woman who has transformed her journey from self-doubt into award-winning success. Larissa's story is a testament to the strength, resilience, and limitless potential that resides within each of us. As we navigate through her experiences, we unravel insights that will touch your heart, challenge your perspective, and encourage you to embrace your own...

Bloom Where You're Planted: Achieving Happiness and Fulfillment through Practical Steps

Hey, Beautiful people! In this episode of 'What She Grows Through,' we're focusing on 'Blooming Where You're Planted: Achieving Happiness and Fulfillment through Practical Steps.' As we embrace the rejuvenating energy of Spring, let's come together to explore how we can flourish right where we are. We'll discuss the power of self-care, setting achievable goals, and embracing our authentic selves as Black women. So, sit back, take a moment to relax, and join us on this journey towards hap...

Blossoming Beyond Trauma: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment with So Zu Be

Join me in this soul-stirring episode of 'What She Grows Through' as I sit down with the phenomenal So Zu Be, author of the transformative book series 'Survival.' Together, we explore the power of self-care, healing from generational traumas, and embracing our authentic selves to thrive as black women in today's world. Be prepared to feel uplifted, empowered, and inspired by So Zu Be's story, and discover how her guidance can help you on your journey towards wholeness. Tune in, and let's blo...

Growing Into Your Future Self: A Guide To Desiring and Becoming The Person You Want To Be

Tune into Episode 36 of the What She Grows Through Podcast on Growing into your future self. Host Shanell Lamere discusses the power of desire, and how it can help one become the person they want to be. She recommends reading the book Personality Isn't Permanent and getting clear on what you want in life. To help with this, she provides a journal prompt exercise to help guide us to desire our future selves, so we can create incredible changes in our lives. To stay connected follow the show...

Black Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Resistance and Facing Fear with Whitney Mugomba

Tune in to episode 35 of the What She Grows Through Podcast as Host Shanell Lamere and special guest Whitney Magumba connect and discuss their journey through entrepreneurship, goals for the coming year, and how they are creating a unique space for other like-minded women entrepreneurs in their upcoming Women's Entrepreneur Luncheon in the city of Pittsburgh, PA. Of course, entrepreneurship comes with various challenges, and the two share gems on how to continue showing up and "Growing Throu...

How To Create A Vision For The Life You Want With 3 Questions

The year 2023 has finally come, which most call "The Devine 7". As we begin a fresh start with accomplishing our dreams I want to remind you Beautiful just how dope your mind is.  This is the year of aligning with our body, mind, and spirit. To do this, the first step is creating what we want out of life... OUR VISION! Tune into episode 34 as I give you the gems on how you can begin creating a vision to live the life you want in three questions! Be sure to grab a journal and take part in...

Don't Let These 5 Things Pass You By On Your Self-Discovery Journey!

Tune into Episode 33 of the What She Grows Through Podcast as Shanell Lamere shares gems picked up along the way in hopes of empowering her audience to begin living in the moment and being mindful of the beautiful things surrounding us.  In this episode, 5 ideas to consider being mindful of not letting pass you by! Tune into Episode 32: Why Do We Lose Our Sense of Wonder? How "Reality" Tore Us Up https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-she-grows-through-empowering-discussions-for-t...

Why Do We Lose Our Sense of Wonder? How "Reality" Tore Us Up

Hey Beautiful! Tune into the latest episode of the What She Grows Through Podcast. The last two I shared were with some dope women sharing their stories. If you haven’t here are the links here Episode 31: Balancing Entrepreneurship & Real Life with Dricka Carter https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-she-grows-through-empowering-discussions-for-the/id1539705827?i=1000582701842 Episode 30: Connecting with Promise with Coach Promeese Raelynn https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...

Balancing Entrepreneurship & Real Life with Dricka Carter

Tune into the latest episode of the WSGT Podcast where Dricka Carter, dope entrepreneur, mommy, and so many other titles lol discuss the importance of balancing your life with entrepreneurship and everything in between. I got to pick her brain and learned so much about this self-discovery journey… Whew! Having conversations like these with other Black Women and Mamas is when you get it, you feel seen and heard and you just get all the feels lol listen in on our conversation... Connect with...

Connecting with Promise with Coach Promeese Raelynn

Hey Beautiful, I have a special episode for you today as Coach Promise and I talk, pour into and align with one another. Coach was able to share her story and how she's continuing to grow through her journey toward wholeness. Coach Promise is an author, speaker, life transformation coach and so much more. Tune in on our episode and head over to YouTube for our visual!   You can learn more about our guest here https://www.instagram.com/changingpromise Connect and Follow the show I...

How "Growing Pains" Prepare You for Your Purpose

In this episode, I talk about the psychological way we grow through Growing Pains. Just as physical growth causes physical discomfort, personal growth does just that too can cause phycological discomfort. The thing is though, "without pain, there can't be no growth". I go into depth on a few of my growing pains as gems on how you can push through yours as well! Remember, growing pains prepare you for your purpose.   Follow our socials! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whatsheg...

How to Act vs. Feel Confident When Showing Up in Life

In episodes 26 and 27 of the Confidence series, I shared the importance of building confidence, why we lack confidence in the first place in certain areas of our lives as well as how we can begin using the confidence cycle to get good at doing anything… if we apply the skills… Many Black Women including me tend to get stuck aspiring to be confident in areas that challenge us the most… You know, that place we get stuck when fear gets in the way of our dreams and ambitions. In our final ep...

How To Get Good At Doing Anything Using The Confidence Cycle

Last week I kicked our series off and talked about the importance of having confidence and how it can be beneficial to how we show up in this world. Like you need a ton of confidence Growing through your journey just by being a Black woman in this wild society we live in lol. Who would you if you had more confidence? How would you show up? In this episode, I share the four steps to how to get good at doing anything using the confidence cycle including: 1. Practice the skills 2. Apply...

5 Reasons Why We Lack Confidence

There are so many things that we are really confident at doing, we just take them for granted. Things as simple as walking and talking, we weren't always confident but doing them for so long now, we take it for granted. I share in this Confidence Series 5 of the main reasons why we can lack confidence in specific areas of our lives. Go over to our Instagram for all the visuals around this series. I hope you enjoy. https://www.instagram.com/whatshegrowsthrough

Understanding Life Has its Levels with VA Jasmine Taylor

We’re back with a new episode where virtual assistant Jasmine Taylor tells her story and drops gems for other aspiring Va’s, entrepreneurs, and Mommas! A bit takeaway is “Life has its levels” so moving forward with this knowledge it’s important for us to continue pushing past our limiting beliefs and recognizing as long as we have this ability to breathe, we are here for a purpose. Making the connection with Jasmine was beautiful; she’s warm and engaging and poured out exactly what I was l...

Bonus: Mental Health Check In

Hey Beautiful. I wanted to reach out today to just take a moment and share with you some thoughts that have been roaming my mind as a mother and a woman of color regarding the current events that has been happening in our country. I knew that I couldn't just hold in these thoughts and emotions so this episode is for those who feel the same and just need a little acknowlegment of their feelings and encouragement on this Self-Care Sunday. I hope this helps... Take care of yourself today Beautiful.

There's Beauty in the Connection with Shaniqua Horstead

I'm sure you know by now the beauty if making connections with others especially us Black Women. It's something about us that makes me feel safe and seen! Life's biggest lessons, opportunities, AND BEAUTY are found in your connections with other like-minded women and I'm happy I got to share space with this Beauty. Tune into my conversation with Shaniqua Horstead as she shares her story and love for connection.    Check out the visual on YouTube https://youtu.be/8i00ERnfyM0 You c...

Are You Going After Your Dreams? 5 Questions To Help You Get Started.

A lot of people say "Follow your dreams!" but not everyone does this.  We can get so caught up in our titles like being a mom, being an adult and sometimes we just don't have the time nor energy to make it through the day.  However, there are so many reasons why following your dreams is the move in this moment and in this episode I share my thoughts on how beneficial it is to go after your dreams with a few experiences. Continuing to GROW THROUGH my journey, I also gathered 5 questions for...

Learning How To "Hug The World" with Kimberly Williams

What's up Beautiful, Tune into the discussion with What She Grows Through Podcast Host Shanell Lamere and special guest Coach Kimberly Williams on the dope topic of Hugging the World! What if we showed up as our true selves looking to make an impact on the world. That one smile to the inspirational compliment together we can make ourselves that much better. In this episode we talk about the meaning of hugging the world through the lens of emotional intelligence, the importance of showing...

There's Power In Your Story with Erin King

This year is all about being better versions of ourselves and with that comes building relationships, making connections and realizing that you don’t have to do this life thing alone. By sharing more of myself, I aligned with a Beautiful woman and together we discussed the power in your story and we need to continue holding space for black women to do so. Head over to YouTube where you can watch our convo https://youtu.be/4ZfjCBcTr2Y Follow us on socials @whatshegrowsthrough Erin King...

5 Tips to Achieve Self-Empowerment

As we continue to grow through this thing we call life, one goal that constants needs to be nourished is working towards is not only empowering others but ourselves as well Self-empowerment is a skill that allows you to begin taking control over your life, recognizing that if you can come from a place of positivity, you can make better decisions that bring you closer to accomplishing your dreams. In this episode I discussed 5 tips on how you can begin achieving self-empowerment. I also s...

Inside Motherhood w/ Whitney Mugomba

Listen Beautiful! As we continue to grow through our journeys, it's important to shout out all the Moms out here! I had the pleasure of speaking with a friend of mine and we let it all out! The real behind the scenes of becoming a Mommy and navigating the world with this title.  Take a listen to the genuinness Follow our Guest! @kodakstylez_ And of course follow us! @WhatSheGrowsThrough To be a guest on the show or send your letters (can be anonymous) to whatshegrowsthr...

4 Tips to Practicing Gratitude & How I Make Room For It

Practicing Gratitude has been a game changer for me as I grow through my journey! The entrepreneur lifestyle comes with loads of pressure and stress however if we're able to build the habit of better taking care of ourselves mentally, we can push through to get to that favorite version of ourselves. Take a listen of the 4 tips I recommend to begin practicing gratitude in your journey!

Growing Through to Your Best Self w/ LillieMae

During this mompreneurial journey, it can be very exhausting and overwhelming at times which makes it extremely important to surround yourself with genuine support and I got that and more with our special guest entrepreneur coach and publicist LillieMae!    To learn more about her visit https://www.instagram.com/iamlilliemae https://www.TheGlamCEO.com https://www.instagram.com/glambitiousiam    To connect with the show visit and follow https://www.instagram.com/whatshegrowsth...

Turning Pain Into Purpose with Nikki Payne

This phrase is common but powerful. Our stories are just that and, in this episode, I had the pleasure of engaging in conversation with the Beautiful Nikki Payne as she shared her true authentic story and how she’s able to somehow turn her pain into a business that impacts women! Now that’s dope.

"Thoughts Become Things!"

I'm sure by now you are aware that all of your thoughts can affect how you choose to show up for yourself and others. With Steve Harvey's approach to "Thoughts Become Things" we can use this to begin unlearning and rewiring how we think so we can take only the thoughts that serve us, that provide value, that help build a better us.  So take a listen and think about it yourself how do you believe thoughts become things for you? Link to Steve Harvey's motivational speech on the topic htt...

Let's Connect! Building Relationships with Michelle Gines

"I Did The Best I Could"

As a woman, have you ever wondered how your Mom felt when parenting you as a child? Do you have questions you always wanted to ask your Mom but was unable to?  In this Episode I got to invite my Mother to discuss my views on childhood and her parenting. She also share her upbringing and how she chose to parent my sister and I. We just let it all out! I’m very grateful I got the opportunity to discuss with her my inner child work and continue to work on our relationship! Definitely tune into...

What About Those Childhood Traumas?

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Reparenting Your Inner Child

We are literally every age of our lives all in one and can show up in those ways well into adulthood. Even if you can recall having a good childhood, I'm sure there are some experiences that aren't. Instead of carrying this emotional baggage through life we can learn how to take this new narrative to begin reparenting and repairing our younger selves. That's how we intentionally heal, to dig into every part of us. Our childhood traumas whether aware of them or not play a big role in our deci...

Ready to Live Your Best Life? Develop these 7 Habits!

Up until 2020 (The Hindsight Year) a lot of us weren't living up to our true potential, we weren't utilizing the crazy power we black women have on so many other people! I feel like 2020 needed to happen to get us on our shit! Now there's literally nothing stopping us but ourselves! I read this book on building the right habits in order to try to conquer some of these issues we have. It's called "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey I was so mindblown I had to share ...

What's Normal Now?

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Building up Your Confidence & Self-Esteem

Too many Black Woman are afraid to open themselves up and allow their true selves to be seen. We are done hiding in the shadows! Now is the time to continue to Strive and unapologetically BE YOU! I'm talking about in your highest form, 100% confident in yourself and what you bring to the world.

A Birth Story

We all know our birth plans almost doesn't ever go as we planned however getting our babies into the world safe is the only goal we look forward to. With so many stressors Black Women face, including high mortality rates, our birth stories must not go unnoticed. Tune into my own story as I describe how things went left yet my baby girl safely came into this world!

Aligning with Your Purpose

The idea of following and finding your purpose will forever be a journey but once found, this can lead you to living a more meaningful life! Us Black Women need this!  Tune in and listen to some key steps on how to get started being more Purpose Driven and Aligning with this!

The Beauty of Transparency!

So many Black Women are told and taught it's not ok to express yourself or your feelings as you're labeled the "Angry Black Woman". We have to be strong. Although we are indeed all strong, it's important however we allow ourselves to experiences our true emotions when they happen. It is completely ok to sit with a feeling as the goal is to acknowledge and move forward. Take a listen as I share my experiences with being transparent with you all and how there is so much beauty in being authe...

Preparing For PostPartum!

Having a baby is by far one of the most exhilarating and exhausting experiences Mothers will GROW through. What we don't talk about however is the mental and physical changes that happen to your body during and after this transition.  Take a listen as I explain my previous experience of childbirth and postpartum as well as preparing myself for this time around with baby #2!

Becoming a New Mommy of 2

A lot of Mothers may find themselves feeling guilty about splitting their love for another baby? Will you be able love your next baby just as much as your first? Will you be able to share your heart with both children so no one feels left out?  I'm here to share this is a common worries a lot of us Mommy's feel and on this episode I share a little of my own experiences and worries about the arrival for my second baby!

#3 Becoming a New Mommy of 2

A lot of Mothers may find themselves feeling guilty about splitting their love for another baby? Will you be able love your next baby just as much as your first? Will you be able to share your heart with both children so no one feels left out?  I'm here to share this is a common worries a lot of us Mommy's feel and on this episode I share a little of my own experiences and worries about the arrival for my second baby!

#2: Self-Love & All its Importance!

This important term can mean something different for each person but one thing is for certain, self-love affects all aspects of our lives! It's extremely important and contributes to how we see the world and others! Black Women have to begin digging deep within to become the best version of ourselves and what better way than to start strengthening our sense of Self-Love. We are our longest relationship so we must begin to find, understand and align with WHO WE ARE!

Self-Love & All its Importance!

This important term can mean something different for each person but one thing is for certain, self-love affects all aspects of our lives! It's extremely important and contributes to how we see the world and others! Black Women have to begin digging deep within to become the best version of ourselves and what better way than to start strengthening our sense of Self-Love. We are our longest relationship so we must begin to find, understand and align with WHO WE ARE!

Explaining The Locus of Control

When dealing with challenges in life, do you believe you have control of the outcome or do you believe it may just be your fate therefore you are to accept what is given to you? Black Women, The answers to these questions plays a strong part on your Locus of Control which not only influences how you would respond to these stressors but also how you move forward as well. Our mind is a powerful thing, it fuels literally every aspect of life from how we feel about ourselves to how we percei...

#1: Explaining The Locus of Control

When dealing with challenges in life, do you believe you have control of the outcome or do you believe it may just be your fate therefore you are to accept what is given to you? Black Women, The answers to these questions plays a strong part on your Locus of Control which not only influences how you would respond to these stressors but also how you move forward as well. Our mind is a powerful thing, it fuels literally every aspect of life from how we feel about ourselves to how we percei...