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My healing journey w/Bulimia, CPTSD... and healing others

Tapping back in! 

Find out what I've been up to and what's in store for the next phase of the podcast. 

Thank you for hanging tight and staying loyal.

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It's Been A Minute

Listen in as host Shanetta McDonald shares insights into a quick personal story of Surrender and how we can all invite the shift/perspective into our lives, in the season 3 finale of The Motif Podcast.

Thank you for your support and for being a vital part of keeping this community alive. We can’t wait to share more with you in season 4. In the meantime, don't forget to check out some of our older episodes that you may have missed from previous seasons. And , be sure to visit our Instagram for highlights from some of our favorites.

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Season 3 Finale - A Lesson In Surrender

Award winning executive marketer, investor and educator Tiffany Hardin inspires women of color to become conscious hustlers, as founder of Gild Creative Group, an influencer marketing agency that focuses on bringing conscious marketing to big ideas.

Some of Tiffany’s client work has included: Airbnb, WeWork, Target, Microsoft, Cobble, Ovia, HBO, Wethos, Black Girl in Om, Heal Haus and more. Additionally, she’s worked with hundreds of influencers and celebrities on branded social campaigns.  

Tiffany considers herself and her team 'Conscious Hustlers'  who spend time focused on serving clients who are innovating and elevating the well-being of culture through strategy, influencer marketing, and partnerships. 

In this week’s episode, Tiffany and host Shanetta McDonald get deep about:

 * Discovering and using our voices to express our experiences as Black women in America.
 * The glorification of entrepreneurship + Tiffany’s advice for women of color embarking on the journey. 
 * Following our spiritual calling and allowing ourselves to be guided to true alignment.

Connect with Tiffany Hardin:
https://www.gildcreativegroup.com/
Gild Creative Group’s Instagram: @gildcreativegroup [https://www.instagram.com/gildcreativegroup/]
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Becoming A Conscious Hustler w/Tiffany Hardin

Entrepreneur Telsha Anderson-Boone encourages women of color to confidently enter spaces that lack our representation, as founder and owner of t.a [https://shop-ta.com/]., a luxury boutique based in New York City in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.

A former social media consultant for Food & Wine, Hypebeast, and Atlantic Records, and an influencer manager at a Fashion PR firm, Telsha began ideating on the launching t.a., while pursuing her master’s in brand management from NYU. A series of minor thoughts led her to the final moment of creating t.a., including how she was treated in the workplace, her interest in entrepreneurship, and ultimately her desire to share the dialogue surrounding Black ownership. So, she took a leap and allowed her hard work to guide her towards success.

In this week’s episode, Telsha and host Shanetta McDonald get into:

 * The evolution of Black and brown women being a part of the changing narrative in fashion.
 * Using spirituality as a tool for moving through fear.
 * Tips for entrepreneurs in their season of growth.

Connect with Telsha:
https://shop-ta.com/
t.a’s Instagram: @t.a.newyork [https://www.instagram.com/t.a.newyork/?hl=en]
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Creating Our Own Path To Success w/fashion founder Telsha Anderson-Boone

Silicon Valley’s first female African American CEO Shellye Archambeau invigorates women of color to live unapologetically ambitious–in our personal and professional lives. 

An experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations, Shellye currently serves on the boards of Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, and Okta. 

She is the author of 'Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms [https://litvideobooks.com/unapologetically],' a book that will help professionals achieve their aspirations and create the life they want. Shellye is also a sought-after speaker on governance, risk and compliance as well as marketing and entrepreneurship and has guest lectured at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and The Wharton School of Business. She has been featured or referenced in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes and the Financial Times. 

In this week’s episode, Shellye and host Shanetta McDonald cover:

 * How living with intention every day can get us closer to our goals.
 * Creating a life in which we are ready for opportunities when they present themselves.
 * The leverage we have as women of color in the workplace and how we can use it to our advantage.

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https://shellyearchambeau.com/
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Living Unapologetically Ambitious w/Silicon Valley's First Black Female CEO, Shellye Archambeau

Founder and creative Maricel Sison encourages women of color to move past their fear, take risks and embrace their unique journey as Principal and Marketing Director at California's premier DJ school, the Beat Junkie Institute of Sound [https://www.beatjunkiesound.com/] and founder of Ladies of Sound LA, the official womxn’s division of the Beat Junkie Institute of Sound.

A first-generation Filipino, Maricel’s creative journey began as a photographer with her playing a major role in documenting Los Angeles’ underground music scene for over 15 years. And her experience thus far has elevated her into leadership roles at one of the most sought after DJ schools in the United States, within her own company, Ladies of Sound, and in future business development projects. Today Maricel executes from a place of community, and firmly believes that there is room for all of us to grow to our full potential.

In this week’s episode, Maricel and host Shanetta McDonald discuss:

 * Resilience bestowed up those who are first-generation.
 * Recognizing and leaning into divine purpose and being divinely led.
 * The ability women of color have to adapt and problem solve better than others.

Connect with Maricel:
https://campsite.bio/ladiesofsound
Ladies of Sound LA Instagram: @ladiesofsound.la [https://www.instagram.com/ladiesofsound.la/?hl=en]
Maricel’s Instagram: @msison [https://www.instagram.com/msison/?hl=en]

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Overcoming Fear, Taking Risks and Embracing Our Journey w/Maricel Sison

Educator, activist and community organizer, Alex Purple inspires women of color to lean into community and sisterhood as a part of their healing journey as founder of Women of Color (WOC) Sister Collective, a platform for creating community and collaboration with BIWOC through circles, events, workshops, healing, & empowerment.

Born first-generation in Los Angeles, Alex grew up with limited beliefs around what it meant to show emotion and express her feelings. As a young adult, she began to heal after being invited to attend a women’s circle, and understood how the power of sisterhood, vulnerability and being seen and heard by others could spark growth from within. This of course led her to create WOC Sister Collective.

 In this week’s episode, Alex and host Shanetta McDonald dive into:

 * The power of connecting with other women of color.
 * Finding our voice and stepping into our power.
 * Breaking generational bondages through community and connection. 

Connect with Alex/WOC Sister Collective:
https://linktr.ee/wocsistercollective_
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Leaning Into Community, Connection and Collaboration w/Alex Purple Founder of WOC Sister Collective

Congolese-American writer, mother, and advocate for women Chloe Dulce Louvouezo empowers women of color to move past discomfort to embrace their divine purpose as author of Life, I Swear [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/life-i-swear-chloe-dulce-louvouezo?variant=33090877849634https://www.harpercollins.com/products/life-i-swear-chloe-dulce-louvouezo?variant=33090877849634], in which she explores nuances and insights around intimate topics of identity, mental wellness, and healing, told through the lens of women from the Black diaspora. 

Raised by a single mother and a host of other families from across diasporas, Chloe grew up in Niamey, Niger, West Africa and lived in 10 other cities around the world. She has experienced life from a unique lens; one that anchors her conviction to question and explore identity, privilege, connection and healing. Because of this, and as a mother, Chloe champions women's autonomy to live, heal, and process unconventionally.  

In this week’s episode, Chloe and host Shanetta McDonald get into:

 * Overcoming fear and leaning into vulnerability as writers and artists.
 * Owning our identity as multi-faceted women of color.
 * Healing from past relationships.

Connect with Chloe:
https://www.chloelouvouezo.com/
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Creating Space For Our Stories w/Chloe Dulce Louvouezo

Mental health advocate and digital creator, Priscilla Agyeman calls for women of color to seek community as a part of their wellness & mental health practice as CEO & founder of Saddie Baddies™, a virtual safe space for people of color to destigmatize mental health and initiate collective healing.

Born first-generation to African parents, Priscilla grew up feeling the unspoken pressure of needing to succeed, due to the generational hardships of those who’d come before her, in addition to facing societal pressures, specifically in academia. After experiencing anxiety during college and thereafter, she became inspired to share about her struggles. She noticed that there wasn’t a digital platform designed primarily for young Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous and multiracial people that educated and unpacked the layers of mental health, and knew that needed to change. 

In this week’s episode, Priscilla and host Shanetta McDonald open up to listeners about:

 * Identifying the root of our formed notions around mental health as Black women and women of color.
 * Tapping into community to seek help, solace and comfort to support our well-being.
 * Implementing radical self-preservation and prioritizing self-care.

Connect with Priscilla:
https://www.saddiebaddies.com/
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Destigmatizing Mental Health + Initiating Collective Healing w/CEO & Founder of Saddie Baddies, Priscilla Agyeman

Feel connected to women of color who are navigating the world just like you on The Motif Podcast. Every week, host and Black creative, Shanetta McDonald will have relatable conversations with women of color, sharing their stories and journeys throughout life, with an emphasis on improving our overall wellness in our mental, physical and spiritual health. We women of color deserve to control our own narrative, and we're starting here.

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