Triggered AF

Latest Episodes:

Dear, White People : A Much Needed Conversation About Race Oct 30, 2024

S10 EP14 –Dear White People : A Much Needed Conversation About Race

Lightning only strikes once, and this episode is a true testament to that!

Always asking the hard questions, your Triggered hosts found themselves in a compelling dialogue on race with none other than their videographer, Tyler Warren! Believing EVERYONE should be part of the discussion about the racial challenges facing our country today, Alechia and Dani decided to bring Tyler out from behind the camera for this episode on all things race.

From mass shooters to being gaslit by the media to the indoctrination of racism, don’t miss the uncomfortable questions we all need to be willing to ask and answer in this very real episode of Triggered AF.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o_EPdWi5a28?si=te8T6cOOEDOish2l

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS:

- What makes a mass shooter? Race, family, socioeconomic status?

- Do racism and slavery affect white people?

- Is it impossible for a white person to not be racist?

- How can we better educate each other on race?

QUOTABLES:

“I only know Black people from on TV. And according to the television, they're violent and crazy and ghetto and hypersexual. So when you don't have access to diversity, then what?”

“We've got to learn how we can not only coexist but work together so that we're building a global community of people who are not ashamed and shy away from differences. But who relish in them, who ask questions when they don't understand.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Find Tyler Warren and his work on social media!

IG | instagram.com/wtylerward

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluelive.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

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Powerful Tools to Manage Your ADHD Replay – EP 151 Oct 23, 2024

It's estimated that ADHD affects more than 8 million adults (or up to 5% of Americans) and 6.1% of children. Unfortunately, many people don't even know they have it. For decades, people with ADHD have been ignored, dismissed and even derided. As one of the most misunderstood diagnoses, it's easy for ADHD to be treated like a joke or a superpower, even though it's neither. NYT best selling author of "How to ADHD", Jessica McCabe, dives deep into everything from how the brain of a person with ADHD works to how their loved ones can better understand and support them. Jessica opens up about what it was like to be the one with “potential” who could never quite bring it to fruition. Tap into this week’s episode if you have ADHD or love someone with it for some great tips on how to navigate it successfully.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z4lIxTgL1cU?si=RDB7FMJmrHohXIO2

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

ADHD is not a joke or a superpower.
Make space for hyperfocus but install guardrails in your mind to stay on track.
Studies have shown that ADHD may be polygenetic.
Pills don’t teach skills. Simply medicating your child is not enough.
Instead of telling someone to “calm down”, try telling them to “slow down.”
Try to work with your unique brain rather than fight against it.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Jessica McCabe

Website: https://howtoadhd.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/howtoadhd

TedxTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_mccabe_this_is_what_it_s_really_like_to_live_with_adhd_jan_2017?language=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoadhd/?hl=en

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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Unlock the Secret to Manifesting Your Vision Faster - EP 150 Oct 16, 2024

Your Triggered AF hosts welcome one of their favorite creators and woman who boldly lives out loud, Melissa Mitchell. An entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker, Melissa is a master manifesting artist who believes fiercely in authenticity, honoring the season you’re in, and gratitude as the greatest downpayment for your future.

Tune in as she drops some serious gems and gives you the permission to dream and receive. You are, as she says, just "one away".

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Ony-wVBDzM

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS:

- “When I show up as myself, that’s my entry fee”

- What is the art of allowing?

- Remaining focused on the destination but open to the route

- Why it’s not about being good, it’s about being in alignment

- Treat everything as it’s the next biggest thing

- The value of being a constant student of life

- How you're one away from whatever it is you're waiting on

QUOTABLES:

“I just think being me, once I decided that was enough, it became the entry fee to a lot of things.”
“If you're really hungry for something, you'll show up like it is the best opportunity every single time.”
“When you're on the right path of gratitude, you become a magnet for more.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Learn more about Melissa Mitchell and her art at melissaamitchell.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/abeillecreations

Website: https://www.melissaamitchell.com/

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluelive.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

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Key Ways To Ask For and Get What You Want Replay - EP 149 Oct 09, 2024

For many women, it is often easier to show up for someone else rather than themselves. When it comes to those “big asks” and things that require us to step into our self-worth and higher selves, we may feel unworthy or even start smelling like fear. This is where chief activator and lifestyle business coach, Lucinda Cross, comes in! Tune in as Lucinda shares her glory story from incarceration to CEO, empowering women to forgo expectations and tap into what they really want and need. Don’t miss this straight-talking powerhouse as she empowers us all to start choosing ourselves in all areas of life. Afterall, “It’s a ME season.”

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P_6wiY07KWI?si=UZwQUy2B1t-69Nua

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS:

Women are trained from a young age to accept what they’re given
The significance of the word activate to Lucinda Cross
Lucinda’s glory story - connecting to women through authenticity
Your energy is the real currency
What is the biggest inhibitor to our desires?

QUOTABLES:

“It's always a waiting game for us to accept what we're given versus going after what we deserve and desire.”

“I didn't realize how many women wake up and voluntarily incarcerate themselves mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.”

“We're constantly told we need to do more of something to get clear, when you don't. Clarity will give you everything and ask for nothing”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Lucinda Cross

Learn more about Lucinda Cross and her work at: Lucindacross.com

IG | instagram.com/lucindacross

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluelive.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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How to Improve your Money Mindset Replay – EP 148 Oct 02, 2024

Former Wall Street analyst and founder of Empify, Ashley M. Fox, describes how simply putting yourself in certain spaces can create the opportunity to expand your life. You must create an abundant mindset in order to attract abundance. We attract who we are and not what we want; therefore, training your mind to believe you are worthy of things is essential to accomplishing your goals. Ashley dives into the alignment of priorities in order to create generational wealth and invest in your future. Those that are wealthy subscribe to the mentality that they are deserving of wealth. You must feel like you are worthy of the lifestyle that you desire to bring it to fruition.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KrcQV6eHQL4

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS:

You have to put yourself in uncomfortable places to become comfortable.
Trust that you know yourself better than anyone else.
Do not allow others’ stories or experiences to determine your reality.
Remove the psychological blocks and words from your mind that hold you back.
Wealth does not have a benchmark.
Investing is not an option, it is a standard.

QUOTABLES:

“You don’t attract what you want, you attract who you are.”

“Your talent can get you into places that your character can kick you out of.”

“If you have the money to spend on a company, you have enough money to invest.”

“Learn the rules so you can break them like an artist.”

“You cannot save your way to wealth.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Ashley M. Fox

Website | https://www.empify.com

IG | https://www.instagram.com/_ashleymfox

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluelive.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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Top Ways to Avoid Common Dating Mistakes Replay – EP 147 Sep 24, 2024

Are you confused and frustrated out here in these dating streets? With the rise of social media and its impact on who, where and how we date, it’s easy to get caught up in how love should look rather than what it actually is. As much as we all want love, are we really willing to do what it takes to obtain it, cultivate it and then sustain it for years to come? We're joined by psychotherapist, media personality, award-winning speaker and 5 time best-selling author, the “King of Breakthroughs”, Jack A. Daniels, to help give us a compass and much needed direction on the journey to finding true love and keeping it. From the three types of men women should NEVER date to the places where single women should NEVER live and what’s keeping you loveless, we are getting the goods straight from the “horse’s mouth.” Tap into this week’s episode and don’t say we never gave y’all nothing!

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KEjwWn8izD8

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

"Your 'list' could be what’s keeping you loveless."
Three types of men you shouldn't be dating: the Peacock, the Project and the Penis.
"Bad questions get bad answers, ask the hard questions."
Focus on values instead of valuables.
The more options you have, the less decisions you tend to make.
Most people cheat because they want something easy.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Jack A. Daniels

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JackADaniels

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackdanielstv/?hl=en

Website: https://jackadaniels.com

https://wherethemenat.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluelive.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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Self Mastery Made Simple Replay - EP 146 Sep 22, 2024

Change is difficult, and we all know that letting go of what no longer serves us is no exception. But abundance requires you to say no to mediocrity, and in this episode, well-being advocate and affirmations artist Toni Jones urges you to stop believing that rejection, unworthiness, and insecurity are your home or a normal part of your life. Listen in as she guides you to feel it, integrate it, transcend it, and start loving every version of yourself.

Join the conversation as Triggered AF and Toni Jones spearhead the awakened woman into the mainstream and ask you, “How do you want your life to feel”?

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MHjdzv39Dqo?si=2kHh6ritLOcHpBGB

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

- The difficulty in letting go of mediocrity.

- Healing is messy!

- Love yourself the way God loves you - at every version of yourself.

- What would God do?

- Everything is a casualty when it comes to peace of mind.

- Learning to seek less and allow more.

- We're all the chosen ones. You just have to choose it.

QUOTABLES:

“I don't have to do all these routines and self-care rituals for the sun to come up. This nature and God just loves me as is so how about I match that same energy.”

“You can no longer believe that rejection, abandonment, unworthiness, and insecurity is your home, it's a norm like it's a part of your life. it's no longer that. You have to feel it to integrate it to transcend it.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Find Toni Jones’ affirmation music on ITunes, Amazon, Spotify, and all major streaming platforms!

Follow her on social media!

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamtonijones/

Website: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tonijones/self-care-summer

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluelive.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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Overcoming Low Self Esteem to Master Confidence Replay - EP 145 Sep 11, 2024

Artist development and performance expert KJ Rose sits down with Alechia and Dani to share her journey from pharmaceuticals to vocalist to working with Grammy Award-winning artists! Listen in as she exposes her personal process and urges you to find your tribe and where your unique spirit is served. “Don’t lose twice” and tune in for KJ Rose’s tips to own every stage, meeting, or boardroom.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hlaAdDS-OsQ?si=z9bAtAGeOTfWM7Ff

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

- Go where you’re celebrated, not tolerated.

- Is it confidence or arrogance?

- “They don’t know what they don’t know.”

- How to overcome stage fright

- Surrendering and staying grounded.

- Lessons from “The Rose Effect”

QUOTABLES:

“I've heard, you doing too much. Then it took me a while to discover that I was just in the wrong place because that same too much was just enough for the next person.”

“Confidence, I always say, is a choice every day to activate the best parts of yourself.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Join KJ Rose at ConfidenceCon! Register here: https://www.kjrose.com/confidencecon

Find “The Rose Effect: Eight Steps to Delivering the Performance of Your Life” on Amazon and where all books are sold.

Learn more about KJ Rose and her work at roseeffect.com

IG | @kjroseeffect - instagram.com/kjroseeffect

Twitter | @kjrosemusic - twitter.com/kjrosemusic

FB | facebook.com/KJ-Rose-43658661450

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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Key Tools to Overcome Toxic Shame Replay - EP 144 Sep 03, 2024

A lot of us like to point the finger and say that everybody else is the problem, but we very rarely talk about when we're toxic and when we're the villain in someone else's story. So how can we better paint the whole picture, have those uncomfortable conversations, and show up in a way that does not hurt the ones we love?

Tune in as Alechia and Dani share their own less than favorable traits and how to work through villain to victim to powerhouse who shows up in the world with truly good intentions.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UHzdNkYXjqg?si=raAU_yt0Ebnp1vbz

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

- Nobody wants to be the villain - so where are they?

- What are your toxic traits?

- How to exercise the apology muscle

- When did we forget grace and compassion?

- The value of remembering when you were the villain

- Choosing the right thing, even when it’s uncomfortable

- Who do you want to be? How do you want to show up?

QUOTABLES:

“Victims sometimes forget when they were the villain.”

“Understand to every action there's an equal and opposite reaction. Whether you're being a villain or not a villain, you're being a safe place or an unsafe place, it goes back to the decisions that you make about how do you want to feel? And then how do you want others to feel when you walk out of a room?”

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love!

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Do This to Revitalize Your Life Replay - EP 143 Aug 28, 2024

Get your pen and paper out as the “millionaire maker” and one of the best business coaches in the country, Danielle Leslie, joins the Triggered AF fam!

Tune in as Danielle and your hosts discuss the importance of curating your circle, why your story is the door to infinite possibilities, and how you can do what you love while also creating the life that you want. So don’t miss the laughs and the gems dropped in this episode on rediscovering your truth and following your bliss.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I7M2AwqybTk

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Trying on new identities to grow your business
Why your story is so valuable
Does success always require struggle?
“Your environment fuels your enlightenment”
Who is your prophet, visionary, catalyst, and builder?
How to recognize and honor your own voice again

QUOTABLES:

“When I think about my life, I think of it in three phases. I think the first was discovering who I was. Then it was creating who I was. And now I'm remembering who I am.”

“Your story is so valuable. And guess what, it provides infinite possibilities.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Learn more about Danielle Leslie: danielleleslie.com

IG | instagram.com/danielleleslie

Twitter | twitter.com/danielleleslie

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

For more info, visit their website: www.triggeredafpodcast.com

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Overcoming Church Hurt & Trauma Replay - EP 142 Aug 21, 2024

Skirts below the knee. No jewelry, accessories, or makeup. Stockings in bed and no relaxing your hair. Does this sound familiar?

For those raised in the church like Alechi, Dani, and their guest - religious trauma healer Pamela Merritt, this conversation is for you. Tune in as Pamela discusses church hurt versus trauma, how the Black community embodies religion, and the often confusing emotions around sex and religion. And be sure to lean in for her advice for reimagining your faith and reconnecting to the divine outside the church.

KEY POINTS:

Why is church membership dramatically dropping?
Is the rise in community violence correlated with the lack of connection to spirituality?
Do we need the church to teach us accountability and structure?
The positive benefits of the church
What trauma looks like and how it’s perpetuated from the pulpit
How to nourish your relationship with the divine outside of the church

QUOTABLES:

“For black church kids, we embody the music. We embody the feel of church. We embody the culture. We embody the community that Black church gives us. So when people come to me for religious trauma, consultations, and they are transitioning, what I'm helping them with is understanding that their religious space does not determine the structure that they have to their life.” - Pamela Merritt

“Once you understand who you are and what your needs are and what your beliefs are, you can reimagine your connection with the divine in a different way.” - Pamela Merritt

GUEST RESOURCES:

Pamela Merritt

holysmokesmovement.com

thefaithcommunity.org

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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Stay connected with your hosts!

Alechia Reese | instagram.com/alechiareese/

Dani Bourdeau | instagram.com/thedanibourdeau/

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Top Ways to Master Manifestation Replay – EP 141 Aug 13, 2024

Distortion patterns keep us feeling stuck and helpless. They prevent us from accessing frequencies that allow us to feel more connected to source, a higher power, God, whatever you call “the Divine.” Grab your scuba gear and put on your wetsuit for this episode because we’re going deep into the realm of frequencies. If you’ve been on this healing journey with us for some time, then you’ll quickly recognize that this is THE episode if you're ready for the next level of your healing evolution. We have all heard talk of energy, vibration and frequencies but do we really understand how they actually function and affect us? Karen Cheong showed us how to unpack the ways in which we can raise our vibration to access higher frequencies so we can manifest the lives we want. Tap into this episode if you have been craving to go deeper but didn’t want to go alone. We’ve got you covered!

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4pNNVj_QcSU

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

You will not be ok doing things that do not fulfill you.
We are all light vibrating at different rates.
Your rate of vibration is what dictates what things appear as.
The beginning point of awakening is to recognize, to realize, to feel that you are greater than your physical self; that you are infinite, indestructible consciousness having an embodied experience.
Lower level stuff can not exist at higher vibrational frequencies.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Karen Cheong

Free online workshop & meditation on how to quiet your mind https://sphericalluminosity.com/quietyourmind
Vlog/podcast "Mastering Your World Through Frequencies" which is free and has a specific GFC at the end of every episode: https://www.sphericalluminosity.com/category/vlog/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/sphericalluminosity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spherical_luminosity/?hl=en

Website: www.SphericalLuminosity.com

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Myths About Men, Communication & Healing Replay – EP 140 Aug 06, 2024

Jay Barnett has been making big waves in the mental health space by transforming the narratives on healing for men. As a family therapist and mental health coach, Jay empowers and inspires others to embark on their own healing journeys.

In this episode, Jay clears some misconceptions on how men deal with mental health and brings to light the subtle differences between how men and women process their thoughts and emotions. Tune in to uncover some transformative revelations that will help you become a better partner, friend, or loved one to those around you.

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS:

Creating a safe space for men to express themselves
Talking vs Communicating
Why every couple needs couples therapy
Differences in how men and women heal
How men pay attention more than women realize
Why some of us cannot receive love
Changing narratives on the Black community

QUOTABLES:

“To feel heard is to be embraced with silence, not with banter.”

“You don't go to therapy because something is wrong with the marriage. You go to therapy to enhance the marital relationship experience.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Jay Barnett

kjbcoaching.com

IG | instagram.com/kingjaybarnett

Twitter | twitter.com/kingjaybarnett

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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Friendship Breakups Replay - EP 139 Jul 30, 2024

We’re all familiar with the grief that comes with the end of a romantic relationship. But why is it that we don’t mourn the end of our friendships even in the slightest bit? If you have ever wondered about that or struggled with moving on from a friendship breakup, then this episode is a must-listen. Alechia and Dani will both be looking back at the friendship breakups that they had and sharing how they each coped with them. So if you're having friendship troubles, know that you are not alone!

Tune in and learn how to truly heal from your friendship breakups and how to maintain and deepen your relationship with your current friends.

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

- The types of friendship breakups.

- How to have difficult conversations with your friends.

- Is it worth having a difficult conversation?

- Knowing when to break up with a friend.

- How to maintain your friendships.

- Identifying the roles you play in each relationship.

- The importance of female friendships.

- How to heal from friendship breakups.

- Why you need to honor both your past and present friendships.

QUOTABLES:

“For me, I feel like the first step in the healing process is to acknowledge what you learn from them. Because in every single experience, whether it was positive or negative, there's always something you learned.”

“There's a difference between speaking your truth and talking to your experience, and bashing and dragging someone's name. And oftentimes, we've completely lost the right to even speak about this person because we have no idea who that person is anymore. Just because that's what they did and that's who they were five years ago, or two years ago, does not mean that's who they are now.”

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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Why Healing Isn't Enough Jul 24, 2024

In this episode, Life and Relationship coach Ludmila Woodruff joins us to chat about the never-ending path of healing and growth. Tune in as Ludmila opens up about the breaking point in her life and how it propelled her to take ownership over her own unhappiness and begin her healing journey.

Alechia, Dani, and Ludmila also chat about coping mechanisms, getting used to uncomfortable feelings, parenting, and so much more. So tune in now and uncover the keys to becoming the master of your own triggers!

About Ludmila

Ludmila Woodruff is a Life and Relationship coach who helps high-performing women thrive in their relationships as much as they do in their careers. Through a direct but caring approach, Ludmila combines her training with her unique communication skills to transform her clients’ relationships so they can show up as their best selves.

KEY POINTS:

- The relationship between healing and growth.

- How to identify your triggers.

- Taking ownership over your own unhappiness.

- Focusing on the Why behind our coping mechanisms.

- Getting comfortable with uncomfortable feelings.

- Where to get started on your transformation.

- How it all boils down to choice.

QUOTABLES:

“When you judge and beat yourself up, how can you even have self-compassion for yourself, that you are worthy of more? So acceptance is a big part of the process.”

“My trauma doesn't define me. My mistakes and coping mechanisms don't define me. I have value just because I'm here.”

GUEST INFORMATION:

Ludmila Woodruff

ludmilawoodruff.wixsite.com/mysite

IG | @ludmilawoodruff - instagram.com/ludmilawoodruff/

FB | facebook.com/Ludmila-Woodruff-Life-Relationship-Coaching-354156572047982/

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/ludmila-woodruff-07166733/

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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Powerful Tips to Master Accountability Jul 10, 2024

Way too many of us struggle with accountability. It’s something about telling ourselves the truth and being disciplined that makes us run. We get it! But, how often do we say we want these magical lives filled with love, money and success but aren't willing to do what it takes to get it, much less maintain it?

According to Investopedia, accountability is defined as the practice of being held to a certain standard of excellence. Join us this week as we talk about what it means to be accountable and why it's the key to unlocking the next level. Alechia shares a new realization as she holds herself accountable during a new phase of her journey. If you're having a hard time waking up a little earlier, putting that cookie down or just keeping promises to yourself (and to others) then this episode is for you. Tap in for some applicable af tips to start holding yourself accountable so you can continue to evolve into the best version of yourself.

Watch the conversation on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/LwdO_E7laOU

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Get an accountability partner to help you stay the course.
Accountability is a key that unlocks the door to success.
Discipline and accountability will keep you going when you don't feel motivated.
Be honest with yourself about where you are and what needs to change to get better outcomes.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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Tips to Overcome Mommy Issues Jul 03, 2024

Being a mother has got to be the world's most thankless and difficult job. With its share of incredible highs and painstaking lows, motherhood is not to be taken lightly. While we believe in honoring mothers for all the love they give and the sacrifices they make, we also believe in telling the truth about the "mommy issues" so many of us have to talk through in therapy.

As adults, healing from the betrayal and overcoming the trauma is no easy feat. Especially when that betrayal and trauma came at the hands of your mother. We are joined by health and wellness consultant, author and entrepreneur, Carlos Campbell, who gives us a candid and vulnerable glimpse into his own relationship dynamic with his mother and how it has affected his life, decisions and how he shows up in relationships. This conversation is for those of us on the journey to healing the mother wound as we learn to reparent our inner child. Tap all the way in to hear Carlos' incredible story and why mothers deserve honor and accountability.

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

As a woman, learning to listen to understand instead of listening to respond to a man who is being vulnerable is an invaluable skill.
Men are far more intuitive than they get credit for.
Young boys should be encouraged to read more often.
Some single mothers make their sons feel like their boyfriends, robbing them of a childhood.
Many men feel a lot of shame and it can affect the way they view and treat women.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Carlos Campbell

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/solspurpose

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/in/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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Overcoming Obstacles with Perseverance Jun 25, 2024

Unleash your untapped power by tapping into the incredible strength of perseverance – even when no one else sees your vision. For many of us, the call to your purpose in life was not a conference call, it was a very private conversation in which only you know the specific details. It can be quite difficult to stick to the plan and stay the course when you have to be the visionary and executioner. We are joined this week by comedian Elizabeth Brunot to discuss the challenges one may face when you decide to risk it all and go for it! Spoiler alert, to go the distance you'll need a heaping dose of resilience with an extra helping of tenacity. Tap in to this week's episode to find out why vulnerability is a strength and how sharing your story can inspire others to live out loud.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5Ghgom1dzaU

SPONSORED BY: 7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Vulnerability is a strength.
The first step in healing is admitting to yourself all the ways you;ve messed up.
Fear is not the only tool that can be used to deter young people from promiscuity.
Resilience comes from adversity..
A good support system is crucial when pursuing your dreams.
You help others when you share your story.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

Elizabeth Brunot

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/elizabethisfunny7/

Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@Elizabethisfunny7

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabethisfunny7?_t=8mpvbwbarei&_r=1

UPCOMING SHOW: https://www.daniaimprov.com/shows/265304

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

Instagram | http://instagram.com/in/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

7 Agents of Change (pre-order) http://triggeredafevents.com

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Top Tools to Overcome a Fear of Judgment & Failure Jun 05, 2024

The fear of failure is so often confused with the fear of judgment. Many people believe that the reason their life didn’t turn out the way they imagined is due to fear of failure. But what if we told you that it’s actually the fear of judgment that holds countless people back?

From the time we are in utero, we are picking up language and behaviors, which ultimately wires our brain to think a certain way. While trauma has its place, it’s often our conditioning that hinders our ability to create the life we want. Our guest, Managing Partner at 1888 Ventures, Charles Robinson, joins us to discuss how to free yourself from the shackles of not only other people’s opinion but your own perception of what it takes to achieve greatness. In a world where it’s easier to theorize than to take action, it can be more difficult to take the necessary steps to become the best version of yourself. As morbid as it may sound, we all have a one way ticket out of here and we don’t know when the ticket will be called. How bad do you really want it? What are you willing to sacrifice? Also, respectfully, F anyone who tries to stand in your way. Tap in to this week’s episode to learn how to change your inner critic to your inner champion who gets shit done.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6QJ9Rzc_M6o

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack, visit to learn more: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

“Don’t go broke trying to look rich.”
Most people are afraid of judgment, not failure.
Many people become academics more than practitioners of who they say they are.
We all have to die, so make the most of the time you do have.
“Don’t just do it, be it.”
The language you take in will impact your experience.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/in/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.

How to create lasting change for stubborn people May 30, 2024

With all the uncertainty that this life has to offer, the one thing that we can count on is the inevitably of change. There’s something about intentionally changing to a new default that can feel like a mini death to our mind and body.

And for stubborn people getting out of our own way is incredibly difficult. While all growth is change, not all change results is growth, so it may require more specific input to yield the output you desire. This week the ladies are here with just the strategy you have been looking for to change your life. With “The 7 Agents of Change”, you’re presented with a step-by-step guide that you can use to initiate and implement changes in your daily life. Not only are you getting a breakdown during the episode, but you’ll also be able to pre-order the “7 Agents of Change” pack which will do an even deeper dive.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gZbX-alfzqY

SPONSORED BY:

7 Agents of Change Pack: http://triggeredafevents.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

“The only constant in the world is change.”
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
Finding the root cause of why you behave a certain way can help you know how to strategize.
Choose a new default before you are triggered for a better, healthier response.
You must first acknowledge and accept that you need to make a change.
You need a game plan to change more efficiently and effectively.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

http://triggeredafevents.com to pre-order “The 7 Agents of Change” pack

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Tools to make your marriage work after your “Wedding Day” May 22, 2024

Just about every married couple will tell you that marriage is hard work. Nowadays, it seems as though the emphasis is on the wedding and not so much on the subsequent days, months and hopefully years.

The perfect dress, the lavish venue and the overpriced food can easily overshadow the real preparation that is needed for a lasting marriage. You know we like to go straight to the source! We are joined this week by Dani’s husband, real estate investor, entrepreneur and co-founder of Fly Supply Clothing, Reginald Bourdeau. The newlyweds are here to offer a bit of transparency into what married life has been like for them after the honeymoon. From why it’s important NOT to pick your battles to how couples can set healthy boundaries to thrive, this episode is a masterclass in making your marriage not just work but flourish. Tap into this week’s episode for an open and honest conversation about love and marriage. The perfect marriage doesn’t exist. Your union is yours to discover and uncover over and over again so that you may fall in love over and over again. May the odds forever be in your favor.

SPONSORED BY:

Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

I am not responsible for your happiness. I am here to add to it, to make you happier.
Having grace for your partner is essential to making things work.
You have to get comfortable with tough, uncomfortable conversations.
Intimate partners are often a mirror that we can use to heal and grow if we allow it.
Learning to raise your emotional IQ will help save your marriage time and time again.
Teaching children confidence and self esteem will enable them to show up as themselves early and often.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

Reginald Bourdeau

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/reginaldbourdeau/

Website | https://flysupplyclothing.com

Podcast | https://4qtrs.media

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4qtrs-podcast/id1687284460

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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How to Overcome Childhood Trauma May 15, 2024

Becoming the best version of yourself can feel damn near impossible when your childhood trauma still affects you on so many levels. Recognizing how your trauma shows up and working through your triggers is the beginning of reparenting yourself to reframe your childhood.

It’s probably safe to assume that most of us have experienced trauma throughout our children on varying levels from mild to severe. Since trauma is not only what happened to us but rather how we perceive what happened, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly when and how the damage was done. Our guest, trauma expert and holistic therapist, Edit B Kiss, joins us to discuss how to heal from deep wounds in order to lead a life filled with love, joy and purpose. Edit believes that it is possible to not allow our triggers to wreak havoc on not only our lives and relationships, but also our physical health. Our past can feel like a sentence to forever live a life trying to escape it. Edit is here to give us hope and tools that actually work to move the needle forward on your healing journey. Tap in to this week’s episode to learn how to rewrite your past in hopes of a better future.

SPONSORED BY:

Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

“I’m powerful enough to change my perspective.”
Trauma plays a role in helping you evolve and learn.
As a parent, it is important that you lead by example in the way you treat others and by the way to live your life.
People should learn how they best deal with trauma in order to find the modality that works for them.
Being reactive to your triggers on a daily basis is a sign that you have unresolved trauma.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

Edit B Kiss

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/editbkiss?igsh=MXN6MzViM3N2eGJodQ==

Website: https://bit.ly/3V2a4dB

YouTube: https://bit.ly/4dJ6LjG

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/in/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.

Do This to Reclaim Your Power & Release Unhealthy Attachments May 07, 2024

Reclaiming your power and releasing unhealthy attachments is possible, even when you’re afraid you cannot. Removing toxic energy and making intentional changes and choices starts first with owning the power we all hold inside.

Between pandemics, natural disasters and actual wars going on, it’s no wonder so many of us are riddled with feelings of anxiety, despair and hopelessness. With the collective nervous system in a constant state of flight, fight or fawn, we have to become intentional about how we choose to deal as we attempt to heal and move forward. Our guest, blogger, content creator and host of the podcast “How I See it”, Han Huante, joins us to discuss how being unapologetic and authentic helps her overcome feeling powerless. When your heart, head and your actions align, it becomes easier to honor your highest self and step into every room as HER. We have all had moments where we give our power away or it is taken from us against our will. But life is not what happens to you, it’s about how you react that matters. Han is here to give you the girl’s girl pep talk you need to get off your ass and make the changes necessary to be the best version of yourself. No excuses. Tap on in to this week’s episode to be reminded of your power and how to stand in it.

SPONSORED BY:

Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

We all have moments where we have felt powerless.
“No one is coming to save you.”
Telling yourself the truth is a superpower.
Don’t ever go against your conscience.
“Just remove the charge” as you learn to give yourself grace.
It’s ok to grieve your old life as you grow.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

Han Huante

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howhanseesit/

https://www.instagram.com/howiseeitpod/

Website: https://www.howhanseesit.com/podcast

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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How to Stop Wasting Your Time & Your Life May 01, 2024

Tap in to learn valuable tools to shift your mindset, adjust your habits, and stop wasting your time and your life.

Vera Wang didn’t design her first dress until she was 40. Henry Ford didn’t create the revolutionary Model T car until age 45. Samuel Jackson didn’t land his award-winning role in Spike Lee’s “Jungle Fever”, which catapulted his acting career, until age 43. Controversial as she is, Kris Jenner didn’t pitch the hit show “Keeping up with the Kardashians” to E! Network until she was 52 and we see what happened there. The point is, it’s never too late to be who you might have been. It’s actually not ok to give up and damn yourself to a life of mediocrity. Alechia believes it’s a slap in the face to the creator who gave you gifts that you should use to elevate your life and serve humanity but instead you choose to squander them and keep them to yourself. If you’re good with some tough love, then you need to come on in and have a seat. Tap into this week’s episode for some invaluable tips on how to reclaim any time you feel you may have wasted and how to live your best life at any age. Yes, you have the time. No, your life doesn’t HAVE to stay the same. Your moment is here and the time is NOW.

Watch the conversation on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/Qu4E8ifLKUU

SPONSORED BY:

Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

It’s ok to reinvent yourself as many times as you need to.
“The real sin is not using the gifts God gave you.”
“The most powerless position is indecision.”
It’s crucial to know who your children are when you’re not around.
You are one decision away from your dream life.
Tell yourself the truth about the life you have so you can create the life you want.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.

Top Budget-Friendly Travel Hacks to Transform Your Life Apr 24, 2024

If you're anything like us, you've been bitten by the travel bug. This episode speaks to the wanderlust in us all who seeks to explore the world as they explore themselves. Our guest, world travel expert, speaker and founder of Jelani Travel, Ashley N Company, joins us to discuss the transformative experience that travel can offer. Whether you're interested in backpacking across Europe or driving a few hours to the nearest national park, the experiences that you have will impact the way you see the world forever. Now, if you desire to travel, but you keep talking yourself out of it for one reason or another, this episode is also for you. Many people have never left their home state or country and feel intimidated by the prospect of traveling, denying themselves the opportunity to discover what lies beyond their limitations. Ashley has been to over 100 countries and has travel hacks that can help you save some coins and inspire you to step out of your comfort zone. Tap all the way into this week’s episode for the sign you needed to book that flight and take that trip.

SPONSORED BY:

Dating Well AF Course, visit to learn more: http://datingwellaf.com

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Learn to use and leverage credit cards to earn cash back and points that can be used toward travel expenses.
“I am a free black girl.”
It’s ok to travel on YOUR budget and adjust based on your personal and financial growth.
Be open to exploring uncommon areas (while staying safe) in popular places.
A mindset shift around spending money will help you navigate travel better.
“Don’t let your pride and ego cost you.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

Ashley N Company

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyncompany_/

https://www.instagram.com/jelanitravel/

Website: https://gojelanitravel.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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How to Handle Jealousy & Envy Apr 16, 2024

Have you ever been jealous and/or envious of a friend? Never, right?!

We are back with Season 9 and we need you to know this is a safe space where we can tell ourselves the truth. We ALL have been jealous or envious of someone at some point in our lives. There's nothing to be ashamed of and maybe if we could talk about these feelings out loud, we could process them in a healthy way and move through them with more grace. We'll talk about the difference between jealousy and envy and even share some personal stories about instances when we felt envious. There's something so liberating about admitting that you want something that someone else has. What if instead of ruining a relationship because you were envious, you were able to communicate your feelings and use them as a catalyst for change? There’s a thin line between love and hate and it’s time to learn how to live in love even when we feel covetous. Tap into this week’s episode to hear a fresh perspective and useful tips on how to face the unpleasant parts of ourselves in order to heal.

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KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

When envy can be a good thing vs when it’s gone too far.
Get the version of what they have that works for you.
You don’t know what someone had to go through to get or keep what they have.
You don’t know if you can hold or maintain the responsibility of what another person has.
It is okay to use envy as a tool to fuel ambition.
Learn to accept and release the things that are not for you.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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How to Enjoy Better Sex Feb 21, 2024

Channeling your inner sex goddess is the key to achieving more orgasms.

50% of women have never experienced an orgasm while 95% of men have. Not only is that unfair, it doesn’t have to be that way and we have the solution.

When's the last time you tapped into you to unlock your full orgasmic potential? The goddess in you is always there, watching, waiting, and rooting you on. So many of us are so used to faking, we have no idea what it means to actually experience pleasure. Enter the chat, Samia Burton, entrepreneur, Hands on Sexual Educator and the host of "Not Just Another Podcast", whose mission is to guide us back to our "yoni" to unleash its power so we can live in our divine feminine. Samia doesn't shy away from those uncomfortable conversations that are absolutely necessary to move the needle forward in our intimate relationships. She reveals just how long it takes for the body to warm up and be ready for intercourse and tells us about erogenous zones you would never guess. If you're looking for ways to rekindle the fire in your relationship, marriage, or even yourself - listen to this episode STAT. Samia provides a perspective so fresh and so tantalizing you'll be eager to try out some of her suggestions to spice things up a bit. This episode is for grown folk only. Trigger warning as we do discuss sexual assault. If you've felt disconnected from your body and ultimately your sexuality due to unfortunate circumstances, Samia opens up in a way we hope you find both affirming and healing. We're bringing sexy back so that we have more love, more sex and more Big Os.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

“Pleasure is your birthright.”
It’s not weird to schedule sex, it may be necessary.
Men deserve more foreplay and sensuality on a regular basis.
You teach people how to treat you by the way you treat yourself.
Learn how to have tough conversations about sex with your partner to improve intimacy.
Have an open mind and be willing to try new things in the bedroom to increase overall pleasure.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Samia Burton

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA-BSvFkTnaVwq0KLxbyR4w

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miabuggzy/?hl=en

Website: https://thesexualessentials.com

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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Why Being Selfish is Actually a Good Idea Feb 13, 2024

Being selfish might be just the thing you need to tap into your joy.

It’s time to reframe what it means to be intentionally selfish in order to live the life you want.

When’s the last time you were selfish? Better yet, when’s the last time you were selfish without feeling guilty about it? It’s high time we rebrand what it means to be selfish and what it looks like to choose yourself more often. The days of endless self sacrificing and carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders are over. We are now entering our “Soft Life Era”. On this week’s episode we are joined by Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, and #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the World, Naketa Ren Thigpen, to help us all understand just how important it is to prioritize self care on a daily basis. From the mathematical formula to achieving balance to why selfish lovers are the best lovers. You’ve been selfless long enough. This is your official permission slip to be selfish.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-IM_4tqJ78g

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Learn to create the space for your joy, healing and forgiveness.
Start by coming into your body. Your body will tell you the truth.
It’s ok to not explain yourself. “No” is a full sentence.
Admit the truth of what you really want.
Creating boundaries around your truth will help you achieve your reality.
When you are intentional about being selfish, your life becomes more juicy.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Naketa Ren Thigpen

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TLOshow

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/asknaketa

Website: https://thigpro.com

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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The Real Reason You Think Dating Is Trash Feb 06, 2024

It’s time to learn how to recognize, accept and align yourself with the partner you desire.

Are you confused and frustrated out here in these dating streets? With the rise of social media and its impact on who, where and how we date, it’s easy to get caught up in how love should look rather than what it actually is. As much as we all want love, are we really willing to do what it takes to obtain it, cultivate it and then sustain it for years to come? On this week’s episode we are joined by psychotherapist, media personality, award-winning speaker and 5 time best-selling author, the “King of Breakthroughs”, Jack A. Daniels, to help give us a compass and much needed direction on the journey to finding true love and keeping it. Oftentimes, women make the mistake of asking other women for advice about men. You know we like experts! From the three types of men women should NEVER date to the places where single women should NEVER live and what’s keeping you loveless, we are getting the goods straight from the “horse’s mouth.” Tap into this week’s episode if you are tired of coming up short in love and want this Valentine’s Day to be the last one you spend alone. Don’t say we never gave y’all nothing!

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KEjwWn8izD8

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

"We are all connected and what we do to others, we do to ourselves."
"Your 'list' could be what’s keeping you loveless."
"Women who are seeking men should go out in pairs instead of packs."
Three types of men you shouldn't be dating: the Peacock, the Project and the Penis.
"Bad questions get bad answers...ask the hard questions."
Focus on values instead of valuables.
The more options you have, the less decisions you tend to make.
Social media is killing the mystery of women for men.
Most people cheat because they want something easy.
Love is connecting and reconnecting on a regular basis.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Jack A. Daniels

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackDanielstv/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JackADaniels

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Website: https://jackadaniels.com

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.

How to Manifest the Life You Want Jan 31, 2024

Cracking the manifestation code is not nearly as difficult as you think!

It’s time to learn how to raise your vibration to manifest your dream life.

Grab your scuba gear and put on your wetsuit for this episode because the ladies are going deep into the realm of frequencies. If you’ve been on this healing journey with us for some time, then you’ll quickly recognize that this is THE episode if you're ready for the next level of your evolution. We have all heard talk of energy, vibration and frequencies but do we really understand how they actually function and affect us? On this week’s episode we are joined by transformational speaker and “catalyst for rising consciousness,” Karen Cheong, to unpack the ways in which we can raise our vibration to access higher frequencies so we can manifest the lives we want. Karen speaks about what she calls “distortion patterns” and how they prevent us from accessing frequencies that allow us to feel more connected to source, a higher power, God, whatever you call “the Divine.” Distortion patterns keep us feeling stuck and helpless. Tap into this episode if you have been craving to go deeper but didn’t want to go alone. We’ve got you covered! By the end of this episode you’ll be asking yourself, “How can I become even more aware of my connection only to Source?”

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4pNNVj_QcSU

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KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

You will not be ok doing things that do not fulfill you.
We are all light vibrating at different rates.
Your rate of vibration is what dictates what things appear as.
Everything happens at the frequency level first, and then the slower, denser vibration, mirrors the higher vibrational level.
The beginning point of awakening is to recognize, to realize, to feel that you are greater than your physical self; that you are infinite, indestructible consciousness having an embodied experience.
Lower level stuff can not exist at higher vibrational frequencies..

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Karen Cheong

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How to Manage ADHD Jan 23, 2024

Navigating ADHD to learn how to work with your ADHD brain and not against it

It's estimated that ADHD affects more than 8 million adults (or up to 5% of Americans) and 6.1% of children. Unfortunately, many people don't even know they have it. For decades, people with ADHD have been ignored, dismissed and even derided. As one of the most misunderstood diagnoses, it's easy for ADHD to be treated like a joke or a superpower, even though it's neither. On this week's episode we are joined by the NYT best selling author of "How to ADHD", Jessica McCabe. We dive into everything from how the brain of a person with ADHD works to how their loved ones can better understand and support them. Jessica opens up about what it was like to be the one with “potential” who could never quite bring it to fruition. After years of reaching out to experts, devouring articles, and sharing her discoveries on YouTube, Jessica has been able to bring a new perspective to the masses (her TED Talk has been viewed 19 million times) about what it means to live with ADHD. Tap into this week’s episode if you have ADHD or love someone with it for some great tips on how to navigate it successfully.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

ADHD is not a joke or a superpower.
Make space for hyperfocus but install guardrails in your mind to stay on track.
Studies have shown that ADHD may be polygenetic.
Pills don’t teach skills. Simply medicating your child is not enough.
Instead of telling someone to “calm down”, try telling them to “slow down.”
Try to work with your unique brain rather than fight against it.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Jessica McCabe

Website: https://howtoadhd.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/howtoadhd

TedxTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_mccabe_this_is_what_it_s_really_like_to_live_with_adhd_jan_2017?language=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoadhd/?hl=en

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

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Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

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RESOURCES:

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Navigating Identity and Race as a Biracial Woman in a Changing World Jan 16, 2024

How to own the power in your differences

What does it mean to grow up as ‘other’? Whether it’s due to being biracial or mixed race and never feeling like you fit in or it’s because you don’t share the same interests as other members in your culture, it’s totally normal to feel like you don’t belong. Triggered AF is joined by the CEO and Founder of The Curvy, Curly, Conscious Movement, wellness influencer and meditation enthusiast, Shelah Marie. Growing up as the only black woman in her household presented a set of challenges that helped Shelah develop a sense of curiosity and wonder, ultimately leading to a yearning for more … more play, more answers, more freedom. Shelah shares everything from advice on the one thing white parents should NEVER say to their black children to why she decided to create a safe space for black women. It’s not enough to just be weird or different, you should amplify your quirks and the things that make you ‘other’ — it’s your superpower. Tap into this week’s episode to learn how you can attract your tribe and create a family that accepts and loves you exactly the way you are. Why blend in when you were born to stand out, baby?!

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pu3iz9rLbNM

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Quote of the Week

“It’s really important to share the idea that being different might feel like a problem at the time, but ultimately diversity is a strength.” - Carson Kressley

Dating Well AF Tip

Always remember the three R's of new relationships: respect one another, revel in the wonder, and reach out with kindness every chance you get.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Ego and selfishness in moderation can be a good thing.
Don’t ever say “I don’t see race” to your biracial children as a non-black parent.
It’s better to be a part of “salad” than it is to be in a “melting pot”.
Amplify everything that makes you not fit in. It will become your superpower.
Being your true self will allow you to attract your tribe and create your chosen family.
When navigating being biracial, it’s important to make peace with and embrace both sides of yourself to reduce confusion and anger.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Shelah Marie

Website: https://www.shelahmarie.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshelahmarie/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshelahmarie/

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

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Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

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RESOURCES:

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Doing Business with Friends Jan 10, 2024

How to Keep the Friendship While Building the Business

“Friends and business don’t mix.” How many times have you heard that? How many times have you actually tried it? While we agree that mixing business and friendship isn’t for everybody, the right combination of the two can be a game changer. Having been friends for over 15 years and business partners for almost 3 years, we know how challenging it can be to start a business while maintaining the dynamic that brought you together in the first place. Whether it’s doing weekly check-ins, going out for drinks or having difficult conversations to hold each other accountable, it’s important to always prioritize the friendship so that the business can thrive and flow. There is just something so special about embarking on a journey of entrepreneurship with a friend who you can weather the storms with and celebrate the victories with. You can always expect some gems and some laughs but this time there were some tears dropped as well. Tap into this episode for the dos and don’ts of how to keep the friendship while building a business. Not only is it possible, it’s beautiful.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qa4ndfob210

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Quote of the Week

"A good friend is a connection to life — a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world." — Lois Wyse

Dating Well AF Tip

“Date multiple people at the same time.” It allows you to keep your head in the game.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Your personal life impacts your business life.
Talk to your business partner often to ensure you are always on the same page.
Be open and willing to take feedback regularly without feeling attacked.
Root and anchor your business in your purpose instead of doing it only for profit or recognition.
Sacrifice is a part of success, something will have to give.
Learn to be okay with reciprocity looking different but being equal.

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

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Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

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RESOURCES:

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How to Overcome Sexual Abuse Jan 03, 2024

Owning Your Power Through Challenges

About 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys in the United States experience child sexual abuse and we are almost certain that the number is far higher since many victims don’t ever come forward. Unfortunately, someone known and trusted by the child or child’s family members, perpetrates 91% of child sexual abuse. How do victims of child sexual abuse move forward to lead full, healthy lives? Is that even possible? According to Alreen Haeggquist, lawyer and author of “Fired Up: Fueling Triumph from Trauma”, with a great deal of work, healing and deep empathy, it is absolutely feasible. While it’s common to focus on the heinous acts, many people neglect to acknowledge the lifelong effects these acts may have on the victims. Alreen founded her firm, Haeggquist & ECK LLP, in San Diego in 2008, to help women find their voice and stand up for themselves while providing tools to aid them on their journey to wholeness. Tap in to this episode to hear Alreen’s heart-wrenching story and her path to triumph.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dasZ4WbVlQ4

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Quote of the Week

“The ability to say no to yourself is a gift. If you can resist your urges, change your habits, and say yes to only what you deem truly meaningful, you’ll be practicing healthy self-boundaries. It’s your responsibility to care for yourself without excuses.” ― Nedra Glover Tawwab

Dating Well AF Tip

“When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” - Maya Angelou

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Trust your gut!
Teach children about “stranger danger” but also teach them about “tricky people”.
The incorrect response of the adult can greatly negatively impact the child by retraumatizing them.
We are conditioned to be silent about our pain and trauma.
Once you have been abused, you are more likely to be abused again by multiple people.
Studies have shown that there may be a link between child sexual abuse and illnesses like autoimmune diseases and fibroids.
While an apology might be nice, empathy and working on your own healing, is the key to forgiving yourself and your abuser.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

Alreen Haeggquist

Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alreen-haeggquist/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/alreen/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/alreenh/

Website: https://www.alreen.com/

Book: https://www.alreen.com/book/ (Fired Up: Fueling Trauma From Triumph)

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/in/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

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How to Heal Deep Trauma Dec 26, 2023

Using psychedelics to heal deep trauma requires surrender. Your healing comes in states of surrender. And surrender is the most powerful position we can possibly put ourselves in. Digging into our healing requires us to feel safe. Exploring this type of healing should not be ventured into without support, proper research, and a trained professional. We talked about everything from micro-dosing, exploring the creator, and the masses avoiding what is misunderstood. Tap into the episode to learn more now.

Watch the conversation on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/vq8fMPCLQmI

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Quote of the Week

Healing doesn't mean the pain never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives. ― Akshay Dubey

Dating Well AF Tip

“Give yourself permission to heal from the same thing more than once.” – Alex Elle

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

The only way to heal the next generation is to take off our masks and really be vulnerable with the next generation, not hiding our mistakes, but also telling the messy parts.
Most of us don’t embrace change until we hit rock bottom.
Your healing comes in states of surrender.
You will have to deal with your triggers and traumas in order to live a full life.
To heal deep trauma requires you to reopen the wound

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

Nicholas Jordan Moore

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicholasjordanmoore/

Website: https://vulnerabilitybook.com

Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH2B9PWG

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/in/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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How to Overcome Shame Dec 19, 2023

Naming Our Demons: How to Overcome Shame

The more stories you collect the more clogged your meaning-making machine can be. Many times, this prevents us from moving through our emotions as quickly. Sitting down with Shaun Derik, affectionately known as, Internet Jesus, we took a deep dive into the things we hide, the shade we throw, and the actions that aren’t as becoming. One of the things children are supposed to teach us is how to move through emotions quickly. Your emotions are supposed to last 21-90 seconds long. Tap into the episode to help develop your tools to get there.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SA07wbeF05I

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Quote of the Week

“Shame hates it when we reach out and tell our story. It hates having words wrapped around it — it can’t survive being shared. Shame loves secrecy.” - Brené Brown

Dating Well AF Tip

“Learning how to identify and manage how you respond to your triggers helps you to breathe through your triggers so you can think.”

STEP #1: Write down 10 of your triggers. Then on a scale of 1(mild reaction)-10(Blowing shit up), rate each one.

STEP #2: For all 6+ ratings, write out your usual or default reaction.

STEP #3: For all 6+ ratings, create new alternative reactions or defaults.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

How you’re feeling is not always an indication of how you’re doing.
Your emotions are supposed to last 21-90 seconds long.
One of the things children are supposed to teach us is how to move through emotions quickly.
Working through shame can be achieved by asking yourself “why?” Getting down to the why behind your decisions and choices helps you overcome your shame around them.
Different people have different access to learning tools so you cannot hold judgment for them based on your growth and resources.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

Shaun Derik

Instagram | http://instagram.com/shaunderik

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@shaunderik

Website: https://beacons.ai/shaunderik

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

For coaching, visit: http://gotvaluenation.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/in/alechiareese

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/alechiareese

Dani Bourdeau

For coaching, visit: http://danifostercoaching.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/thedanibourdeau

RESOURCES:

For more info, visit: http://triggeredafpodcast.com

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The Pros and Cons of Being a Slut Dec 12, 2023

Hoe-tales: The Pros and Cons of Being a Slut

We thought that we were done slut-shaming, but apparently we’re back to calling women sluts and whores. The double standard is real. Way too many are pointing the finger at women calling them out of their names, but not enough people are recognizing that they’re not sleeping with themselves. Plus, the assumption of what someone is doing without actually knowing is definitely frustrating all parties involved. We’re so quick to pass judgment on women on their own journey learning to navigate and figure themselves out. Your youth is designed for learning and exploring. And keeping your options open, having a multitude of energetic exchanges, and living life your way is your choice! Just be clear of the consequences, benefits, and opportunities of it all! We talk through the whole spectrum and explore the pros and cons of being a slut.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8q4ikMIo-hs

SPONSORED BY:

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Quote of the Week

“If you consider a woman less pure after you’ve touched her, maybe you should take a look at your hands.” - Kaija Sabbah

Dating Well AF Tip

“Knowing who you are and what you want sets your standard and helps you date better.” – Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau

Getting to know yourself better is a lifelong journey of self-discovery and personal growth. It takes real intentional effort to become your own bestie.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Sex connects and disconnects some women and it's many times based on how you were introduced to it.
You will have to resolve the person you once were as you change and evolve, it’s necessary to forgive yourself and honor that past version of yourself without feeling shame.
The decisions you make directly affect your type of lifestyle and experience.
Is ignorance really bliss? Once you know how it’s supposed to feel it’s hard to go to something that doesn’t feel good.

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Alechia Reese

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How to Build Your Legacy and Manage Your Assets Dec 05, 2023

Money and Legacy: Planning for the Final Chapter

Over 70% of African Americans don’t have an estate plan. Over the next 25 years the largest wealth transfer will occur in American history, but the majority of Black people aren’t going to participate in that because we don’t have estate plans. You can keep complaining about what’s happening to you or learn how to build legacies for yourself and your families. Edges were laid and wigs were snatched speaking with Attorney India Ali, Esq. and Ashley M. Fox of Empify, they gave actionable steps that you can use today to begin preserving and structuring the legacy for your family. Whether you're rich or working on it, this episode is for you!

Watch the conversation on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/_SLg_eOby3I

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Quote of the Week

“Might fuck around and find out how worthy I am in this lifetime.” – Lauren Eliz Love

Dating Well AF Tip

"The longer you entertain what's not for you, the longer you postpone what is."

Dating potential and not honoring what you truly want and the type lifestyle you desire will only ensure you never get it.

KEY POINTS & QUOTES:

Legacy is started and created while you’re living.
We hyperfocus on death, but when it comes to legacy planning, focus on putting a structure around the legacy you’re living now.
You plan trips, marriages, and vacations. Be willing to also structure your end of life plans.
People die, assets don’t!
Wanting your children or family to “get it out the mud” comes from a place of anger, not love.
Set your child up so they have the tools and resources to lead the life they want to lead versus the one they have to lead.
The person in the mirror is who changes your life.

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India Y. Ali, Esq

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Ashley M. Fox

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Website: https://www.empify.com

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Alechia Reese

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How to Stop Self Sabotaging When Dating Oct 17, 2023

In the “How to Stop Self-Sabotaging When Dating” episode, Triggered AF hosts, Alechia & Dani get honest about all the ways in which we sabotage ourselves when we’re dating. If you want to attract better partners you’ll want to get super clear about what works for you. From there, it’s crucial to work on the parts of you that don’t yet believe you deserve what you want so you sabotage yourself. You set the standard and boundaries for the way people handle you. Treat yourself so well that anytime you’re treated contrary to what is your norm or standard, you can course correct. You’ll be waiting a long time hoping for others to validate your importance in the world. So, first start with you! Listen in now for a little taste of what’s included in the DWAF course and use these tools to date well and live even better.

Watch the conversation on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/q0UCIcyouak

Discover the best types of partners for you with the “What Type Dater Are You?” Quiz: https://bit.ly/dwafquiz

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KEY POINTS:

Be intentional with how you treat and love yourself.
Set the standard for how people treat you.
Identify what you love about yourself and work on ways to show self-appreciation.
Learn to be vulnerable about your journey and tell yourself the truth.

QUOTABLES:

“If you do not believe that you are worthy of good things, you begin to attract things and people that do not treat you well.”

“Replace negative self-talk with positivity.”

“Learn yourself so that you can choose your partner and not settle for being chosen.”

“Set boundaries and standards that you are able to maintain as well.”

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

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How to Use Delusion to Create a Dope Life Oct 10, 2023

May all your delulu come trululu. In the episode of “Using Delusion to Create an Inspired Life,” we focus on the power in transforming your reality through astronomical thinking. Delusion is essential in shifting your mindset. You cannot allow the expectations and opinions of others to dictate your life and the vast opportunities it holds. Everyone has different experiences in life, and there is no right or wrong answer in these experiences. Another person’s experience – although true for and to them – does not have to be your reality. Create a delusion that is supportive of your purpose regardless of what others think you may or may not be able to accomplish. Remember, your delusion serves as an armor for your dreams.

Watch the interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/M-QQGRGgRJ4

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KEY POINTS:

Another person’s experience does not have to be your reality.
You are in control of your destination.
Breathing is your permission slip to try again each day.
It is not everyone’s responsibility to feed into your delusion.
Your delusion serves as an armor for your dreams.

QUOTABLES:

“You decide what your reality is.”

“There are endless possibilities and opportunities in this life.”

“Use delusion to create the life you want!”

“It is important to not be constantly seeking validation, but if you must seek validation do so for the favorite version of yourself.”

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Alechia Reese

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How to Improve your Money Mindset with Ashley M. Fox Oct 03, 2023

In the “How to Improve your Money Mindset” episode, former Wall Street analyst and founder of Empify, Ashley M. Fox, describes how simply putting yourself in certain spaces can create the opportunity to expand your life. You must create an abundant mindset in order to attract abundance. We attract who we are and not what we want; therefore, training your mind to believe you are worthy of things is essential to accomplishing your goals. Ashley dives into the alignment of priorities in order to create generational wealth and invest in your future. Those that are wealthy subscribe to the mentality that they are deserving of wealth. You must feel like you are worthy of the lifestyle that you desire to bring it to fruition.

KEY POINTS:

You have to put yourself in uncomfortable places to become comfortable.
Trust that you know yourself better than anyone else.
Do not allow others’ stories or experiences to determine your reality.
Remove the psychological blocks and words from your mind that hold you back.
Wealth does not have a benchmark.
Investing is not an option, it is a standard.

QUOTABLES:

“You don’t attract what you want, you attract who you are.”

“Your talent can get you into places that your character can kick you out of.”

“If you have the money to spend on a company, you have enough money to invest.”

“Learn the rules so you can break them like an artist.”

“You cannot save your way to wealth.”

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Ashley M Fox.

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Alechia Reese

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Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KrcQV6eHQL4

What Self Love Looks Like IRL Sep 27, 2023

In the “What Self Love Looks Like in IRL” episode, Triggered AF co-hosts got even more honest about the flaws they’re still working through and the actions they’re taking to work through them. It is absolutely okay to decide exactly what works for you and stand in that. Alechia and Dani got very real and provided a number of practical solutions and tools that can be used to overcome the challenges our flaws present.

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KEY POINTS:

Some things that we sometimes see as flaws aren’t always flaws. Sometimes it just won’t work in the space we’re trying to put it in.

Way too many people say they’re “working on it,” and yet take no actionable steps to actually work on it.

Many times we revert, the goal is to determine what you do after you revert.

QUOTABLES:

“It can be very difficult to submit after so many years of having to figure it out on our own.”

“America has hardened women, so many of them think they have to leave in order to be soft.”

“We’re all trying to figure out a new normal and it can cause a lot of head butting.”

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Alechia Reese

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Dani Bourdeau

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Learning How to Move Through Life’s Blockages Sep 19, 2023

This episode is a little different and was hosted with a studio audience in New York, NY at Brace Life Studio. Conversing with Nikkia McClain, Unique Matthews, and Amber Lee Forrester at Triggered AF’s first live event, The Evolve Experience, was hilariously open, honest, and perspective shifting. Each of these dynamic women provided tools to help us identify and move through the blockages that keep us stuck. It is absolutely ok to wake up and decide that you want to create a better version of yourself. And identifying and addressing the past experiences that helped create these blockages is the first step to overcoming them.

We are powerful enough to recreate our own reality and rewire our thought process. The mental blockages connected to certain things and people serve as reminders for the work we still need to do. Remember, stop advocating for your limitations. Hold yourself accountable and take actions that enable you to evolve.

KEY POINTS:

Recognize what you want to change and what triggers those unhealthy habits.

Find ways to release the suppressed energy inside of you. Create conscious changes that compliment healthier habits.

Make decisions to adjust the things you internalize rather than completely eliminating the things that satisfy you.

QUOTABLES:

“Many of our relationships are mirrors of who we are”

“Either you’ll pay now or you’ll pay later.”

“Stop advocating for your limitations!”

“Forget everything you thought you knew about food and be willing to start over.”

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Nikkia McClain

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Unique Matthews

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IG | https://www.instagram.com/eatinncheat

Amber Lee Forrester

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IG | https://www.instagram.com/quartzwellness

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Alechia Reese

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Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gcYEcUB8-bI

Navigating the Road Less Traveled with Caryn Ward Ross Sep 12, 2023

In “The Road Less Traveled” episode, Caryn Ward Ross, award-winning award-winning actress, producer, and writer emphasized that sometimes you figure out who you are by figuring out who you are not. As the founder of Main Character Energy University and the creator of the transformative (Re) Write Your Life Story Method™️, she encouraged us to allow yourself the space and grace to figure out who you are not because it fine-tunes who you are supposed to be. When no one chooses you, you choose you. Failure is not final, and as long as you’re living you have another opportunity to create a life that works for you. Our pain is not just for us. When we master and come through it, we become a distribution site for healing and transformation for other people. Use your insight to hold the vision of who you are and don’t always lean into your eyesight — that’s holding the vision of who you are.

KEY POINTS:

Sometimes we discover more of who we are by experiencing who we are not.
When it’s now or never, choose now.
When you allow others to dictate your life, you become a supporting character in your own life.
Hold the vision of who you are! That’s insight, not eyesight.

QUOTABLES:

“Sometimes we discover more of who we are by experiencing who we are not.”

“If you’re not willing to fail and mess up how will you know when it looks and feels right?”

“If it’s going to be then it’s up to me.”

“Our pain is not just for us. When we master and come through it, we become a distribution site for healing and transformation for other people.”

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mws0FYaBMvg

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Caryn Ward Ross

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Alechia Reese

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How to Have a Better Relationship with Robert Brace Sep 05, 2023

In the “How to Have a Better Relationship” episode, the founder of Brace Life Studios, Robert Brace, gave tools to help us navigate the challenges that come with romantic relationships. No one teaches you how to be a good partner and way too many of us are just winging it.

This conversation helps to provide the tools to show up as better people for our partners. Getting curious and putting our ego to bed in order to communicate more effectively sounds easy, but has been proven to trip many of us up. Healthy relationships don’t happen by accident, nor do they happen overnight, our commitment to it changes the experience.

KEY POINTS:

Once we get in our own heads it’s easy to confirm whatever bias we have in our minds.
If you’re judging while your partner is explaining how they’re feeling then your energy is spent on your judgment versus the curiosity of why they feel the way they do.
Feeling like a simp a lot of times comes from the feeling of having to keep doing without ever receiving also.
Lay your ego down and remain curious.
When you dismiss your partner’s effort it shuts them down and makes them less available to you emotionally.
Natural is whatever you decide it to be.

QUOTABLES:

“Depth requires energy. Take the time to replenish yourself.”

“Learn to listen through your own judgment.”

“Stay curious because that’s when you begin to better understand each other.”

“If you want something that’s going to last and go deep you’re going to have to make some commitments to it.”

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Robert Brace

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Alechia Reese

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How to End Your Fight With Food with Jessica Procini Aug 30, 2023

In the “How to End Your Fight With Food” episode, the founder of Escape from Emotional Eating, Jessica Procini, provides tools to tackle one of America’s most prevalent issues today – our food. Our relationship with food exists on a spectrum – whether we’re using it in a healthy way or abusing it. Taking steps to bridge the gap between your relationship with food right now and your ideal relationship with food is more effective than measuring food by quantity.

Food affects both the mental and physical aspects of our life, and the goal is to become an expert on yourself. We get so caught up in the ‘what are we eating?’ and judging that, but the stuff behind the what and the relationship we have with food is where we begin to transform and change.

KEY POINTS:

Taking steps to bridge the gap between your relationship with food right now and your ideal relationship with food is more effective than measuring food by quantity.

The root of emotional eating is usually connected to deeper issues.

Identifying your current relationship and your ideal relationship with food is the beginning of creating healthier eating habits.

What we eat and how we eat are connected to different parts of our lives.

QUOTABLES:

“Food is just a symptom. We have to be willing to go beyond it to heal [the problem].”

“Issues with food have very little to do with food itself and more to do with our patterns and habits.”

“Our relationship with food and our relationship with ourselves is a long term journey.”

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Jessica Procini

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Alechia Reese

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Top Ways to Manage Your Stress and Rage with Dr. Jennifer Mullan Aug 22, 2023

“In order to experience true joy, it also means that we have to experience this variety of emotions.” This episode is a little different and was hosted with a studio audience in New York, NY at Brace Life Studio. Conversing with Dr. Jennifer Mullan, of Decolonizing Therapy at Triggered AF’s first live event, The Evolve Experience, was life-altering. Dr. Jennifer helped us to begin to unpack the different ways to identify and release our rage. It is essential to acknowledge what is and be intentional about finding places and spaces where you can be revitalized.

Sometimes rage gets a bad rap. There are different layers of rage and acknowledging ways to rejuvenate yourself so that these past experiences are not controlling us is vital. Find ways to include compassion and grace within your life's experiences that may trigger rage. Learning how to release your rage in healthy ways helps you to remain in control.

KEY POINTS:

Events like colonization and historical trauma have an impact on everything and everyone surrounding us. Most traumatic events are associated with these events. The lack of love and affection we all deserve is missing from our everyday lives. If a situation begins controlling you, remove yourself before it escalates.

When trauma happens it didn’t just verbally happen, your body had a response and it keeps the score. And if it’s keeping score it needs a way to release some of that pain in order for it to start to heal.

Anything related to trauma is like a mirror being held. And it requires people to self-reflect and not everyone is ready to look at things that are buried or are painful so it’s important to meet people where they are.

Anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and illness manifests when we keep swallowing our emotions versus having a conversation or admitting we need help.

QUOTABLES:

“Find ways to release rage in a healthy manner.”

“We do better together than separated”

“The stigma of people thinking we’re weak many times keeps us from seeking or asking for help.”

“Don’t only just stuck in what feels good or bypassing [your emotions] and jumping to what feels good.”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Dr. Jennifer Mullan

Website | http://decolonizingtherapy.com

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Alechia Reese

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Managing Your Anxiety as an Entrepreneur with Jackie P. Taylor Aug 15, 2023

In the “Managing Your Anxiety as an Entrepreneur” episode, Jackie P. Taylor gave us the tools to stay in the game while growing your business or advancing professionally. Creating a balance within sets the tone for external relationships. You are the most important asset in your life. Your evolution requires you to prioritize your mental health and integrate your wants and needs into your schedule. Finding balance between our personal and professional life helps you see clearer.

Prioritize yourself as an asset in your life. You need time for you. That way you are able to reset and add value to others. You cannot function on empty. It is important to learn your triggers and energizers, so that you are in control of yourself and not being controlled by external factors.

KEY POINTS:

– There are highs and lows in life and it is important to embrace stress, but it should never remain a constant factor in your everyday life.

– Use the resources and guidance around you to elevate in any way possible.

– Developing strategic relationships is NOT a bad thing. Create relationships with those that can benefit you and be willing to also provide a benefit to them as well.

QUOTABLES:

– “Treat your personal life and your health the same way you would any other asset in your life.”

– “Embrace Stress.”

– “A solocation is just as important as a group vacation”

– “When you learn something, implement immediately”

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

Jackie P. Taylor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackieptaylor/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thehrexpert

“Give Me A Boost” Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1955107815?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_QZ4YY4EAA0GKQK11SX9Q

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS:

Alechia Reese

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Managing the Stress of Being a Stepparent with Jennie Guay Aug 08, 2023

In the “The Unspoken Stressors of Being a Stepparent” episode, children’s book author, Jennie Guay, helps us break down the complexities of being a step-parent. Being intentional about creating healthy spaces as a step-parent is the basis of the relationship. Every parent and step-parent has their unique set of parenting tactics; however, all tactics must benefit and protect the child.

Having open discussions on the role you’ll play and the dynamic of each parent is vitally important to the continued success of any step parent journey. Not only is communication important for all adults involved, but it is essential to create a space for the child to communicate their feelings.

Learning how to manage your frustrations connected to parenting starts with healthy communication. It’s imperative to understand if you have trouble managing your own emotions, you will struggle as a stepparent. You will need to find ways and tools to manage your stress on a daily basis.

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KEY POINTS:

Deciding what you agree “bad” parenting looks like is a great place to start when coming into agreement on parent styles with multiple parents. If you can get on the same page as to what you agree is bad, ensuring there are no negative implications on the children, then you can get on board with each other. If you all agree on the wrong way then that's a strong position to start from.
Identify the parenting methods that are not acceptable for your family unit, agree on those as a unit, and consistently reinforce those with your child(ren).

You cannot tell children what to think, but you can teach them how to think.

If you have trouble managing your own emotions, you will struggle as a stepparent. You will need to find ways and tools to manage your stress on a daily basis.
Knowing how to teach your child instead of telling them what to do will benefit them most in the future.

QUOTABLES:

“There is no right way to parent, but there is a wrong way.”

“It is important to allow children to have choices and avenues to communicate their feelings.”
Children go on feeling, not just the title of mom and dad.
“You cannot tell children what to think, but you can teach them how to think.”
“Sometimes our own coping mechanisms can work against the connection with our children.”
“It can be challenging to be a better person for a child you may not have had otherwise.”

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How to Overcome the Hurt Experienced by Your Mother Aug 01, 2023

In the “Things My Mother Did Right” episode, your Triggered AF Podcast hosts explore how to overcome the hurt experienced by your mother. No one is perfect and mommy wounds - much like church hurt - can cut deep! Those childhood experiences can still affect our lives today. Some of us had some really crappy, mean, broken, and downright evil mothers … and still, there’s something about them raising us that made us who we are.

This episode explores the gifts and the pain caused by our mothers and how shifting our perspective can bring about true healing. Figuring out how your childhood experiences are connected to your trauma helps you better understand how to make healthier choices. Your habits and cycles are inherited from your parents and those who raise us, but we get to decide how much of an effect they have on our lives.

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KEY POINTS:

Understanding our mothers were simply women having a human experience helps us to remove our expectations and requirements to free ourselves from what we hoped they would be for and to us.

Apologizing to your children is an important part of parenting. Learning how to communicate with your child is an essential part of parenting. There’s nothing wrong with seeking help from a therapist to guide you through traumatic experiences. Healing is a timeless journey.

Cultivate a community to reparent that inner child. So many of us are stuck at the place and in the stage where the trauma happened. Stop moving, living, and operating from a space that’s not even who you really are. Don’t condemn yourself to a life of misery. You can change.

QUOTABLES:

“Slow progress is still progress.”

“It is ok to acknowledge when you are wrong and apologize.”

“Children pay more attention to what you do than what you say.”

“If you have to isolate your mother or parents for your own sanity, do it from a place of power, not a place of pain, frustration, bitterness, and resentment.”

“Check in with yourself to determine what type of boundaries you may need to put in place for your protection.”

“Sometimes their reactions to you aren't solely about you. Sometimes that’s just who they are.”

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S6 EP12: Adoption Options | Erin Quick Jun 20, 2023

In this episode, your Triggered hosts discuss another dope topic that doesn’t get talked about enough - adoption. And here to answer some of the questions many want to ask but few have the access or ability to, Alechia and Dani welcome Erin Quick - founder of PairTree and self-described modern adoption advocate.

Discussing the realities of adoption as opposed to what we may hear on the grapevine, tune in as Erin debunks common adoption misconceptions, shares her own dark days of infertility, and why her jaw-dropped when she went through the adoption process.

KEY POINTS:

The jaw-dropping realities of the adoption process
Steps to navigate the grief that comes with infertility
Challenges of transracial adoption and resources to overcome them
Do Black families adopt? Debunking the myth
Common misconceptions around adoption
What is “adoptive parent guilt”?

QUOTABLES:

“When you get pregnant, and then when you lose a baby, it's one of the darkest times and it's not talked about, and it's there. When you do talk about it, you realize you're actually part of a gigantic club.” - Erin Quick

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Pairtreefamily.com

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S6 EP11: This AND That | Crystal Love Jun 13, 2023

“Perfectionism is for basic bitches.”

In this episode, recovering perfectionist and founder of Perfectaholic, Crystal Love, wants you to say goodbye to perfectionism and hello to the good life. Sharing how she was forced to let go of perfectionism, tune in as Crystal speaks to what pain can teach us, what it means to be this AND that, and how we can start to accept and embrace all the messy parts of our own journey.

KEY POINTS:

Accepting “both and all” parts of you
Steps to embrace yourself through the chaos
Boundaries, saying no, and taking time for yourself
How to release the desire for control
The “what if” to “even if” method for getting out of your head

QUOTABLES:

“The truth hurts. It especially hurts when that truth is coming from yourself. And you have to be ready to accept that pain.” - Crystal Love

“Most things that are beautiful are not perfect. They're broken. They're flawed.” - Crystal Love

GUEST RESOURCES:

Crystal Love

perfectaholic.com

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How to Get Over Your Fears with Tonya Rapley Jun 06, 2023

Fear is a Friend with Tonya Rapley

In this episode, Alechia and Dani talk about the one thing that trips up every single one of us, whether male, female, black, white, orange, or purple - FEAR. At some point, every human has to deal with fear. Fear of failure. Fear of the unknown. Fear of….But how can we reframe our relationship with fear so it can go from being our enemy to something we can leverage and utilize as a friend?

Tune in as mompreneur and founder of My Fab Finance, Tonya Rapley, shares the importance of trusting your intuition, how she uses fear as a catalyst, and the steps you can take to shift your defaults and habits to live a life NOT rooted in fear.

KEY POINTS:

How Tonya learned to move and work through fear
Building your fear muscle
Ask yourself: What’s the worst that can happen if I fail?
Tips to override and rewire deep innate fear
Your intuition is your superpower
Why you need to get clear on your core values

QUOTABLES:

“Every extraordinary thing is on the other side of fear.” - Alechia Reese

“The more that I tried and the more that I faced fear and the more that I was successful, made me more fearless. And I think that we expect to be fearless without trying ourselves.” - Tonya Rapley

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Tonya Rapley

Tonyarapley.com

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S6 EP9: Business and Bravery | Tori Autumn May 30, 2023

At Triggered AF, we love discussions around business and money, but we don't have enough of them. Especially as women, we get afraid to talk about how we’re showing up and the steps we need to take to create and build lives that feel, look, and nourish us financially.

So in this episode, conversion copyrighter Tori Autumn discusses how she helps business owners, particularly women, make money and get to the bag. From how storytelling can move people to want to take action to the “power of one,” tap into the apprehensions and fears keeping you from embodying your full self in business and learn to overcome them with Tori Autumn.

KEY POINTS:

How to overcome the fear of showing up
Learning to be comfortable as your authentic self in business
4 mental blocks stopping us from being visible
What does a real marketing strategy look like?
Moving past and through imposter syndrome
Tips to transform followers into customers

QUOTABLES:

“I'm not self-made. I'm community mate.” - Tori Autumn

“What truly fuels impostor syndrome is just the inner critic voice that's giving you proof. And proof, what it really is, is just a belief. And a belief, it's not a fact.” - Tori Autumn

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Tori Autumn

heytoriautumn.com

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S6 EP8: Overcoming church hurt and trauma with Pamela Merritt May 23, 2023

S6 EP8: Church and Trauma | Pamela Merritt

Skirts below the knee. No jewelry, accessories, or makeup. Stockings in bed and no relaxing your hair. Does this sound familiar?

KEY POINTS:

Why is church membership dramatically dropping?
Is the rise in community violence correlated with the lack of connection to spirituality?
Do we need the church to teach us accountability and structure?
The positive benefits of the church
What trauma looks like and how it’s perpetuated from the pulpit
How to nourish your relationship with the divine outside of the church

QUOTABLES:

“Once you understand who you are and what your needs are and what your beliefs are, you can reimagine your connection with the divine in a different way.” - Pamela Merritt

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Pamela Merritt

holysmokesmovement.com

thefaithcommunity.org

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S6 EP7: Stop Playing Yourself | Koereyelle May 16, 2023

Today’s guest is the epitome of consistency and the sentiment she believes in most? Stop playing yourself and start WERKing for what you want!

In this episode, special guest Koereyelle gets triggered as she explains how you can uplevel your life without having to choose between the money and the honey. Listen in as she urges you to admit what you really desire and stop basing your life decisions on what someone else thinks you should do or expects you to do.

Stop playing with your potential and tune in to this bold episode of Triggered AF with Koereyelle!

KEY POINTS:

- Living in radical accountability

- How to stop playing yourself and stand in your standards

- Teach people how to treat you by how you treat yourself

- Do you know your value? Or are you underselling yourself?

- Challenges in curating your circle

- The effects of stepping into motherhood

QUOTABLES:

“I think the biggest mistake that we are making is not even being honest with ourselves about what we want.” - Koereyelle

“We get the thing, we do the thing, we accomplish the thing, we got the title, we got the degree, we got whatever, and then we're still not happy. But a lot of times, it's because you're making decisions based on somebody else's opinion.” - Koereyelle

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S6 EP6: It's Never Too Late | Maya Elious May 09, 2023

Once we hit a certain age or phase in life, a lot of us begin to restrict ourselves, believing some things are just off-limits. From motherhood to dating to starting over in our careers, we are counting ourselves out. But why?!

In this episode, business coach and CEO of Built To Impact, Maya Elious, discusses why it’s never too late to be exactly who you are destined to be! We just need to be a little bit delusional, a tad more accepting, and a lot more mindful. So tune in, get uncomfortable, and start shifting your perspective to believe in new opportunities at every stage, every phase, and every age of your life!

KEY POINTS:

- Are you counting yourself out too early?

- Finding a balance between delusion and acceptance

- “Sometimes we fight so hard to keep our limitations.”

- How to start trusting your own voice

- Why you need to be mindful of who you get advice from

- Navigating dating in different phases of life

- Stop limiting your abundance!

QUOTABLES:

“If you have breath in your lungs, you have purpose in your life, and you are valuable.” - Maya Elious

”There are some things that are possible. But is it purposeful? I think we need to really just ask ourselves, what is God's purpose for me right now in this season?” - Maya Elious

“You will eat yourself alive trying to live in regret and stay in a situation so long because you feel like you've invested all of this time.” - Maya Elious

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Maya Elious

Mayaelious.com

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S6 EP5: Waiting for Perfect | L'Oreal Thompson Payton May 02, 2023

For many people, especially those of color, we’re taught never to show our underbelly - never to move forward with anything until it’s perfect. It’s almost ingrained in us to wait for perfection before we make a move, which, in reality, only results in delays and sometimes even forfeitures. So how can we get out of our own way and stop waiting for perfection?

In this episode, author and award-winning journalist L'Oreal Thompson Payton gets triggered as she talks about what it means to wait for perfect, how it affects us, how it shows up in our lives, and what we can do about it. From her fertility journey to COVID lockdowns to writing her first book, tune in as L’Oreal shares her experiences with perfectionism, and when it hurt her as well as served her.

KEY POINTS:

- How L’Oreal’s fertility journey taught her to release control

- Steps to overcome the need for perfection

- The connection between procrastination and perfection

- “Done is better than perfect.”

- Releasing perfectionism in your relationships

- Why we need to learn how to rest

- Can perfectionism ever be useful?

QUOTABLES:

“You can't control life. You can do your best, and you can show up, and you can try again. But you can't be perfect all the time. Nor should you.” - L'Oreal Thompson Payton

“Perfect is the enemy of good. As Black women, we have been conditioned from the womb to work twice as hard to get half as much.” - L'Oreal Thompson Payton

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton

ltinthecity.com

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S6 EP4: Body Liberation | Chrissy King Apr 25, 2023

Chrissy King spent nearly a decade of her life yo-yo dieting and being consumed by her weight, equating her worth with her appearance. But when Chrissy finally reached her smallest size and strongest body, she was the most miserable she had ever been as an adult. And with this, The Body Liberation Project was born.

Taking back control of the narrative around our bodies, tune in as Chrissy and your Triggered hosts share their experiences with body image, self-worth, and how you can become so liberated in your body that it becomes a force for good.

KEY POINTS:

- How the Eurocentric standard of beauty has affected the way we see ourselves

- The rise of diet culture and the quick-fix mentality

- Why we need to be mindful and curate our social media following

- Steps to repair our sense of self-worth

- What inspired The Body Liberation movement?

- Is size a real metric of health?

QUOTABLES:

“Body image is not a one-time situation. It's something that is a lifelong journey, especially because we're going to keep getting these messages that tell us something is wrong with us.” -Chrissy King

“If we are deriving our worthiness simply on how we look, it's impossible to feel worthy because this physical vessel is just the thing that's allowing us to have a human experience. And this vessel is going to change, regardless if we want it to or not.” -Chrissy King

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Chrissy King

Chrissyking.com

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S6 EP3: The Magic of Surrender | Kute Blackson Apr 18, 2023

The idea of surrendering or relinquishing control can be scary for a lot of us. Especially after COVID, when many of our senses of identity were shaken - losing jobs, loved ones, and things we long identified with. So in this episode, transformational speaker, visionary, and guide Kute Blackson gets triggered as he debunks the misconception of surrender and reveals its true magic.

Tune in as Kute invites you to let go and release expectations, goals, and visions that do not genuinely align with your soul. And to understand that when things don’t go according to plan, this is the true love of the universe.

KEY POINTS:

- How to release unaligned expectations and identities

- “You cannot miss your destiny.”

- Learning to trust divine timing

- Allow yourself time to grieve what was in order to move on

- The role of our ego versus our soul

- When things don’t work out, get curious

- Why surrender is the most powerful thing we can do

- What does true surrender look like?

QUOTABLES:

“Sometimes the goal itself that we're pursuing is not necessarily truly authentic with what is in alignment for our soul, the highest intention. And so sometimes things don't manifest, because, to me, this is the universe's way of course correcting you to dig deeper.” - Kute Blackson

“Surrender is the password to freedom. Surrender, for me, is the key to the next level of life. Surrender is the real secret to true, limitless manifestation.” - Kute Blackson

“I believe that when you follow your soul, and you truly surrender without conditions, you will always end up in the right place.” - Kute Blackson

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Kute Blackson

Kuteblackson.com

boundlessblissbali.com

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S6 EP2: Getting Choosy | Alechia & Dani Apr 11, 2023

“Your boyfriend is keeping you from your husband sis!”

In this episode, Alechia and Dani want you to start dating well AF. And for that to happen, it’s time to get choosy!

Now we aren’t talking about out-of-this-world expectations or superficial and unrealistic standards. In this episode, your Triggered hosts ask you to get intentional and dive into what it takes to get the partner you desire and know you have the power to do so.

So lean in and take notes. It’s time to get clear on what you want and stand in the power to get it!

KEY POINTS:

- Is there a time limit on how long it takes to get married?

- How and when do you communicate your desires in a relationship?

- Being vocal versus thirsty

- What does it really mean to get choosy?

- Get clear on your must-haves, nice-to-haves, and non-negotiables

- “If he wants to, he will”

QUOTABLES:

“I don't believe in the float. I float in water, not in my relationships.”

“If you want to be married, if you want a serious, committed relationship, don't be afraid to vocalize that for fear of losing something that you don't have anyways.”

“You have to get clear. Clarity informs your decisions, and your decisions inform your choices. And that is how you get what you want, ultimately.”

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S6 EP1: Insecure | Alechia & Dani Apr 04, 2023

As much as we talk about vulnerability, your Triggered AF ladies have never dedicated an episode to their own insecurities. So to kick off Season 6, Alechia and Dani get honest about some of their personal struggles and things they’ve had to work through in hopes of helping you do the same.

So join the conversation as your hosts pull back the curtain and acknowledge some of their very real insecurities on their path to understanding and overcoming them.

KEY POINTS:

- Are you insecure or do you have insecurities?

- Alechia and Dani share their insecurities

- Is your circle feeding your insecurities?

- Acknowledging and overcoming your insecurities

QUOTABLES:

“The main thing is not to let your insecurities rule and control and debilitate you. That is the main problem. We all have them. But some of us are wallowing in insecure waters at all times.”

“At some point, it can't just be everybody else's fault. At some point, I am going to do one thing or something to help change what my experience will be.”

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S5 EP18: The Gift in Trauma | Phoenix Jackson Feb 28, 2023

Trauma can bring us an immense amount of pain, but it can also be a beautiful gift if we allow it to be. In this Season Finale episode of Triggered AF, Alechia and Dani welcome Phoenix Jackson, an impact entrepreneur and strategist, to talk about trauma in a different light. Tune in as Phoenix shares her personal journey of healing and spirituality, leaving the environments that caused her trauma, studying different spiritual systems, and ultimately finding Buddhism as the one that forced her to dive into herself. Discover the power of meditation and self-reflection in healing, and the need for forgiveness as Phoenix shares how she used her trauma as a gift to transform her life. So join in on the conversation as your hosts & Phoenix offer a fresh perspective on trauma and the ways in which it can be used as a tool for growth and transformation. KEY POINTS: - Trauma as an opportunity for growth and transformation - Tapping into the power of Sisterhood and female friendships - Defining ourselves beyond external titles and accolades - Having a trusted advisor or consigliere when navigating personal and professional challenges. - Removing yourself from unhealthy environments and seeking alternative spiritual paths - The difficult and unglamorous journey of confronting and processing trauma QUOTABLES:

"Real healing is simply sitting in the energy that is stuck within your body...it's like dissecting all of that to sit with your own self. That's healing and that is never pretty."

"What do you get out of trauma? What is the gift? And if you cannot avoid it, how can you get something positive out of it that transforms your life?"

"The biggest lesson for me is that when we're in a state of transition or change, it's important to be still and listen to our intuition and inner voice."

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Phoenix Jackson

IG | @phoenix_jackson_ instagram.com/phoenix_jackson_

https://hy.page/phoenixaffect

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S5 EP17: Real Love | Sybil Amuti Feb 21, 2023

Grab your besties for this episode, because Alechia and Dani dive into the world of heartbreak, relationships, and self-love with Host of The Great Girlfriends Podcast, Sybil Amuti.

Tune in as your ladies share how they navigate the world once again after being burned one too many times by the ones we love - how do we reconcile with ourselves and the ones who’ve hurt us? How do we let love back into our lives once more? Are we running towards love, joy, and devotion, or running away from trauma, hurt, and pain?

Your hosts and Sybil get vulnerable about all that and more in this episode, so join in on the conversation and take the first steps into opening yourself up to real love in ways you’ve never done before.

KEY POINTS:

- Who you are is your superpower

- What it means to truly and fully love yourself

- How do we overcome the fear of getting hurt?

- Are you running away or running towards something?

- Just because you are healing does not mean you are unlovable

- Creating your circle of Great Girlfriends

QUOTABLES:

“God created the universe to work in support of whatever we humans decide.”

“What you do has not been done until you do it”

“Is it because I was running from something I never wanted to be? Or am I walking into who I am becoming? “

GUEST RESOURCES:

Sybil Amuti

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sybil_amuti/?hl=en

The Great Girlfriends

https://thegreatgirlfriends.com/

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S5 EP16: Dating Well AF | Corvaya Jeffries Feb 14, 2023

Dating is such a brave endeavor, let alone dating in front of a national audience - exactly what Corvaya Jeffries did on OWNTV’s reality dating show “Ready to Love.” And in this episode, she shares her experience, not only on television but as a single woman in Miami in Triggered AF’s first LIVE Q&A episode.

So tune in as Alechia, Dani, and Corvaya discuss everything from non-negotiables to online dating to dating strategies so that you can start dating well AF.

KEY POINTS:

- Overcoming personal obstacles when dating

- What are your non-negotiables?

- You have options! Open your mind

- How do you get him to take the next step?

- Is sex on the first date a bad idea?

- Online dating - quality versus quantity

QUOTABLES:

“I think the lesson here and something I want to share with listeners and viewers is you have a choice. You can choose, and men choose us all the time.”

“Time is the only teacher. Time is what's going to get you where you need to be. So you need to have grace. You need to stroke yourself with a feather, not a whip, and give yourself time.”

“When a man is true about you, is supposed to be in your life, whether it's for a season or whether it's forever, there's nothing about you that's going to be too much or too little for him.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Corvaya Jeffries

IG | instagram.com/corvaya

Twitter | twitter.com/corvayajeffries

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S5 EP15: Black Goodness | Tré Thomas Feb 07, 2023

Too many times we hear so many negatives around Black men. In the media, Black men are often depicted as violent, hypersexual, or even lazy. And your hosts are TRIGGERED!

In an effort to combat these false narratives, Alechia and Dani bring some Black goodness into the world and welcome talent manager and business developer Tré Thomas. So tune in and tap in to some good Black male energy and learn a bit more about the Black male experience and how we can love and support them better.

KEY POINTS:

- How Tré disrupts the narrative

- Rebranding the “Black man”

- The impact of negative stereotypes

- “Black women have had my back.”

- Why you need to love yourself first

- Men have emotions! Communicate and nurture them

QUOTABLES:

“I like to be disruptive. So I'm going to change the narrative. You're gonna see an educated black man. You're gonna see a businessman. You're gonna see me in rooms that you probably never expected me to be in.”

“I don't want us to change who we are. I want us to go harder.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Tré Thomas

IG | instagram.com/tre__thomas

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S5 EP14: Joy in the Valley | Crystal Streets Jan 31, 2023

When we are going through the valley - those dark and low points in our lives - we often feel alone and like there is no straight path out. So how can we cut through the vegetation and chaos to find the other side without getting stuck?

In this episode, energetic alchemist, intuitive fine jeweler, healer, cosmic guide, and spiritual coach Crystal Streets joins your Triggered hosts to share how she was able to sit in the void, work through the pain, and reach the gifts on the other side. From breathwork to the art of surrendering, listen in as Crystal guides you through the death of your old self to the birth of a more aligned and authentic you.

KEY POINTS:

- Crystal’s transformative life process

- How to stay anchored when all you want to do is give up

- What is on the other side of the “void”?

- Tools to help get you through the valleys

- The hidden superpower of breathwork

- What to do when it seems like nothing is working?

- Joy and excitement are the gateway to your alignment

QUOTABLES:

“When we don't honor our own intuition, we fall out of alignment. And when you fall out of alignment, it opens you up to whatever is not in your path to coming in.”

“It's like this hidden superpower that we don't know, and we're not educated on. But we are our own healers.”

“Your joy and your excitement are the gateway to alignment. Follow it!”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Crystal Streets

Crystalstreets.com

IG | instagram.com/crystalstreets

crystallinitywellness.com

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S5 EP13: The Stories We Tell Ourselves | Jude Charles Jan 24, 2023

We are the author of our own lives, making the stories we tell ourselves, the stories that define us, and the stories that map out our lives extremely important. But sometimes the story we tell isn’t truly ours, and it may even limit how we approach life and business. So how can we better speak to ourselves and curate our story to shift the way we move through life?

Tune in as author, entrepreneur, and expert storyteller, Jude Charles, shares his mission to lead and empower entrepreneurs to have relentless courage, find their voice, and write a new script for the best version of their lives.

KEY POINTS:

- What is the story you tell yourself? Is it even yours?

- Are you delusional or walking in your purpose?

- The necessity of purpose and clarity of vision

- Why you need to sit in stillness with your purpose

- How to shift your story to shift your life

QUOTABLES:

“Whether you believe you can or you believe you can't, you're right.”

“Money isn't enough. The dream is never enough. It's the purpose.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Jude Charles

Judecharles.co

IG | instagram.com/judecharles

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S5 EP12: Til Death Do Us Part | Dr. Safiya Lyn-lassiter, MD Jan 17, 2023

Today’s conversation will allow us to reflect on the choices and decisions we’ve made, as well as take a hard look at the experiences we’ve had, both good and bad, and decide how we want to shape our lives moving forward.

So listen in as emergency medicine and integrative medical cannabis physician Dr. Safiya Lyn-lassiter shares her personal experiences of loss and change, including the death of her husband and a major professional transition, and how these experiences have shaped her identity. Hoping not only to help her patients navigate the space of medical cannabis but empower listeners to take ownership of their own stories and move through fear to create the lives they want.

KEY POINTS:

- Moving through fear and unleashing your light

- The power of taking ownership of your story

- Rebuilding while honoring grief and the past

- Why compartmentalization is both a strength and a weakness

- Redefining the purpose of cannabis and Dr. Lyn’s medical career

- The challenges of pivoting into a new space

- Ways to curate and support your chosen family

- How loss changed Dr. Lyn’s approach to love

QUOTABLES:

“I'm honestly redefining who I am minus the titles, and more so based off of my peace and intention.”

“It's been a daily practice in intention, to not let my story define who I am, and I think I got to this place by taking ownership and power of my story.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Dr. Safiya Lyn-lassiter, MD

Askdoctorlyn.com

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S5 EP11: Letters to Our 20 Year Old Selves | Alechia & Dani Jan 10, 2023

With a bit more life experience under their belts, your triggered hosts take this short and sweet episode to speak to their 20-year-old selves. From buying Amazon stock to dating up to jumpstarting their healing, listen in as Alechi and Dani look back on some of the things they’ve done and how they could've done them better.

So whether you are 20, 30, or 40, tune in and talk to your younger self! And remember to take those lessons into the future vision you are creating for your life!

KEY POINTS:

- What would you tell your 20-year-old self?

- Date with intention - look for experiences outside of love

- When you are confident in who you are, you always win

- Try all the new things! And have fun!

QUOTABLES:

“My programming and any trauma that my body remembered just prevented me from feeling like I could do anything, and if I could tell my 20-year-old self any piece of advice is you can do anything you want to do.”

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S5 EP10: Changing the Game | Roshawnna Novellus Jan 03, 2023

A doctor of computer engineering and finance, FinTech founder, author, and lender, Roshawnna Novellus has stepped into spaces where no one looked like her and changed the game! And not only for herself but for others as well, deploying working capital to women and people of color to help them grow their businesses. But how did she do it?!

Tune in as Roshawnna shares the mindset and energy that allows her to do things differently and urges you to quiet the noise and learn to have faith in yourself.

"If you know who you are, no one can ever take that from you.”

KEY POINTS:

- Why determination is what separates success from the rest

- Removing the noise and finding who you are

- The obvious gaps in women’s empowerment in business

- Pouring into other’s cups as well as your own

- Do you always need to accomplish more?

- Who are you outside of what you do?

QUOTABLES:

“I think a lot of us always are immersed in the noise of people's opinion, of what other people are doing. And now with social media, I think it's really important to practice mindfulness strategies so that you know who you are, and what's important to you.”

GUEST INFORMATION:

Roshawnna Novellus

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Twitter | twitter.com/DrRoshawnna

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S5 EP9: Red Flags | Alechia & Dani Dec 27, 2022

In this episode, Alechia and Dani let you in on a little bit of girl talk and discuss the topics that may not always be politically correct on air. And today’s gossip is all about red flags!

From thin eyebrows to a lack of effort, tune in as your hosts share their yellow cautionary flags and the red flags that send them running for the hills.

KEY POINTS:

- What do you do when you see a red flag?

- Tough love does not mean abuse!

- Why do we make excuses for people’s lack of effort?

- Is it difficult to be happy for others when you’re not happy?

- Gaslighting and love bombing

QUOTABLES:

“It's important for women to be able to identify red flags and also identify what your reactions are and if that is the healthiest reaction to when you see a red flag.”

“I think it's a red flag when somebody always wants to point out what's wrong with you. And then never what’s right. That is a red flag, and it's not out of love. We have to come out of this mindset that people who love us are cruel to us.”

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S5 EP8: Frolic Sis | Cici Battle Dec 20, 2022

We have been socialized to base our value on our labor and titles. We've been told we always need a check-point plan, and when it comes to rest…we must earn it! But in this episode, frolic facilitator, global equity strategist, and connoisseur of all things excellence, Cici Battle, is here to debunk these myths and remind us that we are worth so much more than the bare minimum!

So how do we change what we think we deserve? And how do we prioritize rest and play, or frolic culture, in our lives? Tune in to your Triggered hosts and Cici Battle to find out!

KEY POINTS:

- What is frolic culture?

- Is frolicking a fantasy or are our priorities skewed?

- When the pandemic sparked Cici’s mindset shift

- Re-evaluating and overcoming grind culture

- How can we incorporate frolicking into our daily life?

- Stop shrinking yourself! Become your own culture creator!

QUOTABLES:

“What are you doing? I'm frolicking. And that meant I was chasing my hope, my wholeness. I was chasing my joy, and I wasn't chasing any accolades. I wasn't chasing any visibility. If it felt good in my spirit, that's what I did.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Learn more about Cici Battle and join the #FrolicFam!

thefrolicculture.com/frolic

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S5 EP7: Money Worships Me | Ashley M. Fox Dec 13, 2022

How does financial education specialist and CEO of Empify, Ashley M. Fox, make breaking generational curses and building generational wealth sound so easy? Or is the real question: who told you it had to be hard?

In this episode, your hosts have the necessary but often triggering conversation around money and why we aren’t positioning ourselves to leverage it in the most positive ways.

Tune in as Ashley M. Fox shares the secrets she learned working in the finance industry, why being a Black female is one of her biggest assets, and her 3 tips to get financially secure and abundant.

KEY POINTS:

- What attracted Ashley to the financial industry?

- Being a Black woman in a male-dominated industry

- How to win against a system built for you to lose

- Why Ashley makes it sound so easy

- Building wealth - where do we start?

QUOTABLES:

“Yes, the system is not designed for people to win. However, you can win in the system. You just have to know the rules.”

“You don't attract what you want. You attract who you are. You have to become the person with money before the money comes.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Ashley M. Fox

www.empify.com

IG | instagram.com/_ashleymfox

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S5 EP6: After the Storm | Unique Matthews Dec 06, 2022

With the pandemic and all the things everyone's been going through these last years, it’s often hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. And some of us have even more experience with hardship and trauma, but is it an excuse not to live a full life?

Tune in as certified plant-based chef, fashion designer, cannabis specialist, travel enthusiast, and jane-of-all-trades, Unique Matthews, joins Triggered AF to talk self-care, loving your inner child, and setting up your life to make sure you can show up as your highest self. Because there's no better opportunity to rebuild and create what you love than after a storm.

KEY POINTS:

- Reframing trauma into a fabulous life

- How to stay present and grateful when life gets hard

- Are you honoring yourself?

- Why being selfish is a good thing

- Ask yourself: What do I need?

- Giving your inner child the experiences they never had

QUOTABLES:

“Brushing my hair so it can shed, doing my nails, and cutting my cuticles - I want to scrub my body and remove all things negative. Because if I feel like I'm carrying something negative, then I'm gonna attract it. I want it all gone.”

“After a storm, after everything is destroyed and messed up, it's literally the perfect opportunity to rebuild and to create things how you want them to be.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Unique Matthews

Eatinncheat.com

IG | instagram.com/eatinncheat

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S5 EP5: No New Friends | Alechia & Dani Nov 29, 2022

Are you open to making new friends, or are you singing Drake’s “No New Friends” song on repeat? Well, in this episode, your host, resident friend-maker, and professional collector of good people, Alechia, shares her tips for intentional friend-making and why it is so important to find your tribe.

From evolving friendships to how to make new ones, tune in and take a deep dive into friendship with Alechi and Dani!

KEY POINTS:

- Do you know how to make new friends?

- How do you turn a connection into a friendship?

- Check up on your friends!

- Are you afraid of rejection? So are they!

- What are your levels of access?

QUOTABLES:

“There is a world and a space and a place where there are just genuinely really great people. And because you've cut yourself off from that you also cut yourself off from the possibility or the opportunity of meeting and connecting with some really, really dope people.”

”Sometimes you're forming such close and deep connections with people that you've known for three months that ended up being deeper than people you've known for three decades.”

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S5 EP4: Love Your Journey | Garrett Brown Nov 22, 2022

Whatever the goal may be, it can be difficult to stay the course when things start to fall off the edge or the reality does not look like what we envision. We may even focus too much on the end goal or get distracted by where other people are on their journey. So how can we fall in love with the process, even when things get uncomfortable?

Tune in as visionary and entrepreneur Garrett Brown shares his journey and methods to get through the overwhelm. From fasting to learning to sit with yourself to letting go of what no longer serves you, don’t miss this look at Garrett Brown’s journey and how we can apply what he learned to navigate our own.

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KEY POINTS:

- Learning to love the uncomfortable parts of your jour journey

- Methods to push past the hard times

- What is the character of your tribe?

- The inspiration and birth of “Love Your Journey”

- How to love a reality that does not match your vision

- Garrett’s tips to help keep you going

QUOTABLES:

“I always say and believe however the journey feels is how the destination will feel.”

“I think it's so important for people to start to be really honest with themselves and not envy and look at somebody else's plate and feel like oh, I need that on my plate.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Garrett Brown

IG | instagram.com/gb_king_fsc

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S5 EP3: Complicated Complexions | D’Marie Sambolin Nov 15, 2022

Connecting over the dopest conversations while getting her nails done, your triggered hosts welcome global mogul and nail goddess D’Marie Sambolin.

While D’Marie has taken nails to a whole new level, in this episode, this power trio tackles an extremely sensitive and uncomfortable conversation - skin complexion in the Black community.

So what does it mean to be light-skinned? Or part of the African diaspora? Is there an intentional divide? Does colorism exist within our community? And why are we so focused on getting “chosen” before choosing ourselves?

KEY POINTS:

- What does it mean to be Black?

- Is light-skinned privilege real?

- Do we fetishize complexions?

- Racism vs colorism

- Why the battle between Black and Latinx women?

- Playing the “pick-me” game

QUOTABLES:

“It's like a cage that we automatically put people in depending on how they naturally look.”

“We don't emphasize and congratulate or pedestal certain people. And then we wonder, well, why are we not being chosen? We don't even choose ourselves sometimes!”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Find more about D’Marie Sambolin at:

IG | instagram.com/iheartdmarie

nailgawdbydmarie.com

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S5 EP2: Growing Where You’re Planted | Kenasha Paul Nov 08, 2022

Many of us get so used to executing, we rarely take a moment to take stock and see if what we do aligns with our spirit or lights our soul on fire. So what do we do when we realize that the path we’ve taken is not actually how we want to get to our destination?

Tune in as the founder of Black Professionals Network, Kenasha Paul, joins your triggered hosts, sharing her journey carving out her own path and helping Black professionals connect, as well as provide solutions, business equity, and access.

Creating an ecosystem for legacy builders, Kenasha dares you to sit down with yourself long enough to find what you are good at, where you thrive, and what opportunities align most with your soul.

KEY POINTS:

- How did Kenasha create her own lane?

- Reimagining her credentials as a lawyer

- Why create a network specifically for Black professionals?

- The importance of social capital

- “Love is fleeting, but vision is forever.”

- Stop doubting your vision!

QUOTABLES:

“Challenging does not mean delayed. It doesn't mean that you're not going to get to the destination. This is something that is reminding you, do you really want it and an invitation to go harder.”

“I saw that my education experience taught me that social capital weighed far more than education.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

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S5 EP1: Do Your Best? | Alechia & Dani Nov 01, 2022

Welcome to season 5 trigger-happy fam! Alechia and Dani are back for all things magic this season as they host more provocative, thoughtful, and uncomfortable conversations triggering us to keep moving forward!

And your triggered hosts don’t hold back as they pose some difficult questions to kick off the season - Has mediocrity become king? Are we a world of enablers? What happens when our best isn’t good enough? And are we really giving 100%?

Tune in as Alechia and Dani get real about “doing your best,” yes men, hardwired habits, and when it’s okay to be selfish. Because on the journey to figuring out what our best looks like, we have got to get honest!

KEY POINTS:

- Your best is not always good enough

- Be honest - did you really do your best?

- Does your tribe hold you accountable?

- There can’t be growth without discomfort

- Is mediocrity the new best?

- Why it’s okay to be selfish (sometimes!)

QUOTABLES:

“I do think that we need to start honoring and telling the truth about, hey, this wasn't my best. I did what I had to do. And my goal is that I can do better and be better moving forward.”

“We have decided that mediocrity is what our best looks like. And the moment you accept that your mediocre mess is what your best looks like, you have literally decided to accept a life that is a lot less than what you deserve and what you're capable of.”

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S4 EP18: Race Matters | Tyler Warren Sep 06, 2022

Lightning only strikes once, and this episode is a true testament to that!

KEY POINTS:

- What makes a mass shooter? Race, family, socioeconomic status?

- Do racism and slavery affect white people?

- Is it impossible for a white person to not be racist?

- How can we better educate each other on race?

QUOTABLES:

“I only know Black people from on TV. And according to the television, they're violent and crazy and ghetto and hypersexual. So when you don't have access to diversity, then what?”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Find Tyler Warren and his work on social media!

IG | instagram.com/wtylerward

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S4 EP17: Soft Life Me Please | Kela Walker Aug 30, 2022

Get ready for another dope conversation as your Triggered hosts welcome 7x Emmy nominated style maven and red carpet extraordinaire, Kela Walker!

Putting down her superhero cape, tune in as Kela discusses balancing life as a boss b*tch while also leaning into her femininity as a soft woman.

Giving permission to all women to stand in their light and power, don’t miss this episode on why you need to consider your needs first, indulge in what brings you joy, and create a “soft life”.

KEY POINTS:

- Why you need a bit of delusional confidence

- “You rent your title, but you own your character”

- Releasing the “how” and focusing more on the “what”

- Comparison is the thief of joy - build a life YOU love

- How to move through imposter syndrome and self-sabotage

- Leaning into femininity and curating a “soft life”

QUOTABLES:

“I always say be mindful of your character, and your reputation will watch after itself.”

“Who says I have to be the strong black woman? Just because I'm strong doesn't mean that I can't also be soft.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Find more on Kela Walker: linktr.ee/kelawalker

IG | instagram.com/kelawalker

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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S4 EP16: Trigger Happy | Alechia & Dani Aug 23, 2022

If you have joined the Triggered family before, you know Lola and Elsa - Alechia and Dani’s low vibrational doppelgangers. And while your hosts have alluded to their lower vibrational selves before, in this episode, they take a deep dive into what it looks like when your lower self comes knocking at the door.

Sharing real scenarios of when Lola and Elsa took the wheel, tune in as your Triggered queens discuss why you must honor your lower vibrational self and examine what they could have done differently on their healing journey to figuring it all out!

KEY POINTS:

- How to recognize (and name!) your lower vibrational self

- Check-in with yourself - what are your highest triggers?

- Why you can’t fight your lower vibrational self

- Creating a new default - what now?

- Who are Lola and Elsa?

QUOTABLES:

“I believe in allowing Lola, my lower vibrational self, to ride shotgun. And the reason I let her ride shotgun is because I need her there to help me identify the triggers.”

“Because I am clear and aware of the fact that there is darkness in me that exists, I can choose. It is all about choice and personal accountability. I can choose to make a different decision.”

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S4 EP15: When Toxic is Life | Jerome Coleman Aug 16, 2022

Is it toxic to sleep with a man on the first date? Is dating, for men, about finding the right one or the right one at the right time? And is there a difference between a hoe and a f*ckboy?

Tune in and get toxic as your Triggered family welcomes Jerome Coleman - 12-year pro athlete, real estate investor, and creator of the “Vacay Experience.” Sharing his path from hurt to healing, tune in as Jay spills the tea on all things toxic from a man’s perspective. And flips the script on Alechia and Dani with his own questions!

KEY POINTS:

- Are only men toxic?

- What are the red flags some men chose to ignore?

- How do men decide who is “the one”?

- The rise of the “City Girl”

- Is it toxic to sleep with a man on the first date?

- Showing up for men in relationships too

- Why it’s important to curate your circle

QUOTABLES:

“Toxic is fun. It’s unfortunate, but it’s fun.”

“If you're not ready physically, mentally, or financially, you shouldn't be dating for one, and you definitely can't have a wife. How are you going to maintain a household or anything of that nature when you're not there and ready to be there? Because it takes work.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Follow Jerome Coleman on social media:

IG | instagram.com/vacay_jay/

instagram.com/vacay_experience/

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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S4 EP14: Living Well | Amber Forrester Aug 09, 2022

It’s time to get trigger-happy with wellness coach, organizational consultant, wife, mom, and entrepreneur, Amber Forrester!

Refusing to dim her light to make anyone more comfortable, tune in as Amber speaks to why it’s okay to honor your values and fill your cup first so that you can show up authentically and RADIATE! From what living (and parenting!) intentionally really looks like to why Amber does not believe in “til death do us part,” don’t miss the challenges, lessons, and Amber’s action steps to flow, flourish, and live well.

KEY POINTS:

- Take up space and let your light shine!

- Why you need to honor and prioritize your needs first

- Are you a method actor in your relationships?

- What is intentional parenting?

- How to be “brave enough to be self-aware”

- Aligning purpose, passion, and profit to create the life you desire

QUOTABLES:

“It's never served me not to shine my light. It has always served me well when I let my light shine - when I show up as my authentic self.”

“When we live by default, you get what you get. When you live by intention and when you are open to learning from situations and not just judging them, it just opens up life.”

“To me, not being happy is a failure. Not being fulfilled is a failure. Not being fully self-expressed is a failure.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Learn more about Amber Forrester and start living well at: quartzwellnesscollective.com

IG | instagram.com/theflowcoach

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S4 EP13: Following Your Bliss | Danielle Leslie Aug 02, 2022

Get your pen and paper out as the “millionaire maker” and one of the best business coaches in the country, Danielle Leslie, joins the Triggered AF fam!

So don’t miss the laughs and the gems dropped in this episode on rediscovering your truth and following your bliss.

KEY POINTS:

- Trying on new identities to grow your business

- Why your story is so valuable

- Does success always require struggle?

- “Your environment fuels your enlightenment”

- Who is your prophet, visionary, catalyst, and builder?

- How to recognize and honor your own voice again

QUOTABLES:

“When I think about my life, I think of it in three phases. I think the first was discovering who I was. Then it was creating who I was. And now I'm remembering who I am.”

“Your story is so valuable. And guess what, it provides infinite possibilities.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Learn more about Danielle Leslie: danielleleslie.com

IG | instagram.com/danielleleslie

Twitter | twitter.com/danielleleslie

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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S4 EP12: The Wait | Alechia & Dani Jul 26, 2022

When it comes to sex, “the wait” can be a daunting and exciting time. And with the outdated adage of waiting until marriage no longer the standard for many of us, the real question now is how long do we wait, and especially when it comes to someone we want to pursue?

Would you buy a car without driving it? Do you live every day as if it could be your last? Or do you believe in the beauty of delayed gratification? Tune in as your Triggered AF hosts get raw about sex and share their “been there, done that” two cents on the waiting game.

KEY POINTS:

- If we aren’t waiting for marriage, how long are we waiting?

- Do you have p*ssy discipline or are you “dickmatized”?

- Is sex truly meaningless?

- Why freedom and discipline can go hand in hand

- Energetic transfers and cleansing - what does it mean to you?

QUOTABLES:

“There's so much value in waiting so that you don't get so distracted by how good the sex is that you can't see clearly who the person is.”

“I'm really free, and I can make all these decisions. But with that freedom, I can have the discipline to be intentional and to make the decisions that best serve me.”

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S4 EP11: Unboxing Labels | Benjamin Carlton Jul 19, 2022

“I’m black. I’m a minister. And I’m gay.”

In this episode, your Triggered AF family continues to push the envelope with conversations that refuse to play nice as they welcome author, activist, actor, comedian, and minister of love Benjamin Carlton.

Tune in as Ben shares his story from preaching that homosexuality is wrong to being the self-described “biggest gay.” Waking up and choosing to go against the grain every day, listen in as Ben speaks to releasing the narratives that caused him to self-hate and how embracing his own labels helped him step into his power and break free of the “box.”

KEY POINTS:

- Do we need labels?

- How you love others is indicative of how you love yourself

- Releasing labels that were assigned to you but are not you

- Advice for those struggling with their identity and labels

- What is the better way toward label inclusivity?

- Living in your truth as it is NOW

QUOTABLES:

“When you have love for self, you have love for your brother. When you have grace, you have grace for your brother. I cannot force you to love me how I need to be loved if you don't love yourself first, and loving yourself is evident in how you love people.”

“If you are living your life trying to please everyone, you will please no one.”

"As we think about the spectrum of sexuality, the spectrum of identity, the spectrum of culture, all those things, we need to make space for people who move up and down the continuum.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Find Benjamin Carlton and his book I’m Black, I’m a Minister, and I’m Gay at: Benjamincarltonlive.com

Blacklovewins.com

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S4 EP10: Trusting Love ... Again | Reginald Bourdeau Jul 13, 2022

Triggered AF gives you a first-class seat at what it looks like to be loved properly as Dani welcomes her fiancee, baby daddy, and overall favorite human to the show, Reggie. Tune in as this power couple discusses emotional baggage, the value of having those uncomfortable conversations, and how they learned to trust and love themselves first before they could submit to love again.

Don’t miss this intimate tell-all and sneak peek into the lives of your Triggered family!

KEY POINTS:

- How to handle emotional baggage in a new relationship

- The importance of having those uncomfortable conversations

- What do heartbreak and healing look like for a man?

- Ways to honor your man, according to a man

- Creating a safe space for your partner

- “What’s more intimate than building a life together?”

QUOTABLES:

“They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a village to sustain healthy relationships, especially romantic ones. Your friends and your family play such a huge role.”

“What's the point of always putting a band-aid over a bullet wound?”

“It's always me and him against the problem, not me and him against each other.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Find Reggie’s clothing brand at: flysupply.clothing

IG | instagram.com/flysupplyco

FB | facebook.com/flysupplyclothing

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S4 EP9: Turning Pages | Abu Fofanah Jul 05, 2022

Pull out the scuba gear because your triggered hosts are taking a deep dive with today’s guest, Abu Fofanah. A GOAT in the digital marketing space, Abu helps entrepreneurs get their brand in front of the right people, generating millions in visibility and sales. But he isn’t here to talk business…

Tune in Abu Fofanah speaks to who is beyond what he does. From his journey finding his value outside of others to learning how to like being around himself to why money can’t buy peace, don’t miss this honest and refreshing conversation on rebuilding your relationship with yourself.

KEY POINTS:

- Finding value in yourself (outside of being needed)

- Why money does not bring fulfillment

- The hardest part of “letting go”

- How to rebuild the trust within yourself

- Navigating imposter syndrome

- You are a priority in your own life!

QUOTABLES:

“For the longest time, I found my value in what I could give. And so I felt like if I wasn't giving anything that I was not valued.”

“If you don't get comfortable letting people down, you'll always be the one who's uncomfortable.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Learn more about Abu Fofanah and how to market your business online at: poweryourlaunch.com

IG | instagram.com/abufofanah

FB | facebook.com/abufofanahpublic

Twitter | twitter.com/theabufofanah

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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S4 EP8: Doing Your Homework To Heal | Jessica Hurley Jun 28, 2022

Today’s special guest has been on the ground floor with your Triggered ladies since the beginning! Managing and producing this podcast, along with her own and so many others, Jessica Hurley is not only responsible for a large part of Triggered AF’s growth but is also widely known for her vulnerability and raw honesty when it comes to just how hard healing and the journey can be.

Because let’s be real…healing sucks. There is no one size fits all approach, and it certainly isn’t linear. Believing that we all need to hear and see that more, tune in as these three powerhouse women speak to the pain of breaking patterns, what healing work really looks like, and what their pain has taught them the most.

As they all know too well, “you are only as healed as your next trigger.”

KEY POINTS:

- Healing is not a one size fits all process!

- The catalyst that brought Jessica to her path of healing

- Why breaking patterns can feel like dying 1000 deaths

- Do you like the person you are becoming?

- What is EMDR therapy? And other effective healing modalities?

- Mastering your shadows and investing in yourself

QUOTABLES:

“The real work begins when you are isolated for a little while and you don't like who you're becoming. And you realize everything that you are allowing in your life, the people you're allowing in your life, are all rooted in your trauma. It's all a reflection. The mirror you're creating is just more trash.”

“Pain is not a sign that something is wrong with you or that you are broken. Pain is an opportunity. It's an invitation for you to be like okay, something in my mind doesn't feel right; how can I address that.”

“People always say ‘feel the feelings.’ But what they really mean is process the feelings. And in order for you to process the feelings, you have to allow them to live their lifecycle.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Love what you’re hearing? Follow Jessica Hurley on social media and share the love!

IG | @jessicahurley__ - instagram.com/jessicahurley__

Gain access to more of Jessica’s resources here: linktr.ee/jessicahurley__

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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S4 EP7: Growing Through the Shifts | Brandon Pankey Jun 21, 2022

Change is the only true constant in life, but the crazy thing is, many of us are often still surprised, frustrated, and even reject change when it comes knocking at our door. Why is it that we are so afraid to be open and uncomfortable? And how can we better move through these moments and emotions when we find ourselves being called to level up?

Always making sure to include men in the conversation, tune in as your Triggered AF hosts welcome Brandon Pankey, founder of APEX Video Network and vice president of Live Nation Urban, to share why he believes the greatest shift you can really make is within yourself. From navigating internal conflicts to what makes him “so f*cking confident” to the village of strong ass black women that make it all possible, don’t miss this fun yet compelling guest interview with Brandon Pankey.

KEY POINTS:

- Who is Brandon Pankey, beyond the titles?

- Why you need to be open to getting uncomfortable

- How to navigate going from great to EXTRAORDINARY

- Do children complete you? A parent’s internal conflict

- Internal shifts versus external shifts - is one more important?

QUOTABLES:

"The greatest shifts happen when you're f*cking uncomfortable."

"People make shifts out of comfort or what they think other people want from them, but they don't make shifts for themselves."

"You have to have a shift within yourself and start to believe more in you. And I think that's the big shift that we all have to take, learning to trust yourself and trust your instincts and trust what you want to do."

GUEST RESOURCES:

Follow Brandon Pankey on social media:

IG | instagram.com/brandon_pankey

Twitter | twitter.com/bpank

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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S4 E6: Wo-Man in the Mirror | Emmelie De La Cruz Jun 14, 2022

Are you protecting yourself or are you self-sabotaging?

In this episode, Triggered AF welcomes fractional CMO, certified lady of leisure, and comedian by nature, Emmelie De La Cruz. Keeping it 100% real, 100% of the time, Emmelie talks about the greatest forms of self-sabotage and how she overcame them. Sharing her lessons turned blessings, tune in for this direct, sarcastic, and witty guide to looking in the mirror, getting honest with yourself, and learning how to heal.

KEY POINTS:

- Why Emmelie is “a girl from the South Bronx”

- How to give yourself the opportunity to evolve

- 3 steps to get unstuck and avoid self-sabotage

- Commit to the process, not the outcome!

- Getting out of survival mode and developing yourself

QUOTABLES:

“In our careers, we focus so much on climbing the ladder and getting the skills and getting the certificates and doing all these things for money, but we don't focus on how can we better ourselves for ourselves.”

“We oftentimes are so stuck looking at what's going on externally that we don't start to think about, okay, what's happening internally - the only thing in the situation that I can control to actually continue to move forward.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Learn more about Emmelie De La Cruz at: onedaycmo.com

IG | instagram.com/emmeliedelacruz

Listen to the Sanity & Success podcast on all major streaming platforms!

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

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S4 EP5: Sowing Seeds: Investing in Yourself | Melissa Mitchell Jun 07, 2022

In this special episode, Alechia and Dani join former guest, artist, entrepreneur, and key-note speaker Melissa Mitchell, at her birthday celebration to speak about Melissa’s journey from living at home to building a million-dollar empire, all from choosing to live in faith, not fear.

Tune in as your Triggered hosts commemorate Melissa’s 40 years, from overcoming life-threatening challenges to becoming a magnet for money. Also believing in pouring back into others, don’t miss Melissa’s open platform urging everyone, especially the black community, to speak more about money and invest in themselves!

KEY POINTS:

- Why we need to talk more about money!

- How Melissa “collapsed time” and what that meant for her success

- Everyone has their own timeline! Stop looking at others!

- The importance of trusting your circle FIERCELY

- Live in faith, not fear!

QUOTABLES:

“Money isn't everything. But money is a lot of things.”

“Once I changed my relationship with money, I became a magnet for it.”

“Don't live in fear. Live in faith. The money will come, the love will come, the opportunities will come. But life is not promised, so use your time wisely.”

GUEST INFORMATION:

Learn more about Melissa Mitchell at: melissaamitchell.com

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S4 EP4: When Lovers Become Strangers | Alechia & Dani May 31, 2022

How is it possible to go from speaking to someone every day, sleeping next to them every night, and having your lives intertwined in every way… just to become practical strangers after a break-up?! A conversation many of us don’t have enough, in this episode, Alechia and Dani explore how we grieve and then heal from those heart-wrenching break-ups.

From releasing people to no longer feeling like a stranger in your own house, tune in as your Triggered hosts get real about the hardest parts of starting over, along with the permission to be excited about figuring it all out.

KEY POINTS:

- Why breakups can feel like a death

- Send love, light, and let it go!

- What is your grieving to healing process?

- Love versus attachment

- Do you find your strength in staying or leaving?

- How to trust yourself to make better love decisions in the future

- There is life on the other side! Open your world to it!

QUOTABLES:

“We have to get out of feeling as though we have to force people to be what we need when we need them.”

“I think after you've gone through your grieving process and you've allowed yourself to create what your new life now looks like without that person, it really is about becoming okay with your lover now being your stranger and accepting and honoring the fact that there's still so much value and so much life on the other side of it.”

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S4 EP3: Mindset Shifts | Makini Smith May 24, 2022

Go to school, get a good job, work for someone your entire life, be miserable, and then die. Is this really the vision you have for your life? Or have we been programmed to believe this is what we want?

Helping women change their programming and walk in their own greatness, mindset coach, mother, and podcaster, Makini Smith, joins Triggered AF to help us get our minds right! Tune in as she shares why, as a self-described healer, she connects more with the people who feel too ashamed to walk through the doors of a church and helps them to shift their mindset to be happy with who they are, what their value is, and what they can bring to the world.

Break out of the confines of that box, and listen in on this fun and witty dialogue about growth and the importance of shifting your mindset first.

KEY POINTS:

- Why Makini describes herself as a healer outside the church

- Who needs a mindset coach?

- How can we get start improving our mental health?

- “Your mind is programmed to find anything that it loses”

- Can we break toxic cycles alone?

- What is the vision you have for your life? What do YOU want?

QUOTABLES:

“A lot of people are in positions at work, doing things, because that's what their parents expected them to do or what their partner wanted them to do or what a teacher told them that they could do. But they're not tapped into what they truly want to do. So they're miserable.”

“You are not your current circumstance. You are not that thing that you went through. The truth of who you are, your spiritual DNA, is perfect.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Like what you’re hearing? Learn more about Makini Smith at: awalkinmystilettos.com

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IG | instagram.com/therealmakinismith

Twitter | twitter.com/makinismith

Listen to A Walk in My Stilettos podcast on all major streaming platforms!

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S4 EP2: Moving in Confidence | Achieng Agutu May 17, 2022

Tap into all the goodness in this episode with Alechia, Dani, and their guest and confidence QUEEN Achieng Agutu. A self-described growing woman, listen in as Achieng shares her ongoing journey to love herself viciously and why one of the most important things you can do for yourself is to figure out who the f*ck you are.

KEY POINTS:

- Confidence can be costly!

- The consequences of not leading with confidence

- Are you born confident? Or do you cultivate it over time?

- Why do so many women struggle with self-confidence?

- How to combat self-doubt with self-talk

- Speaking power into other women - the importance of community

QUOTABLES:

“It just has to go with believing in yourself, knowing that you are worthy of anything and everything that you bring, that you do, that you are.”

“I think if a woman could embrace just being, as opposed to doing and trying. We waste so much of our feminine energy doing the most when you could just be the most.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Like what you’re hearing? Follow Achieng Agutu on social media!

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TikTok | @noordinarynoire

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S4 EP1: But Can We Negotiate | Alechia & Dani May 10, 2022

Your hosts Alechia and Dani are back, and they are TRIGGERED AF! Tune in as they open season four with a conversation around non-negotiables and what they look like in the real world of trying to date, hold friendships, and cultivate relationships. From broke men to big dick energy to paying the bills, Alechia and Dani share their non-negotiables, boundaries, and “nice to haves” in this episode full of truth bombs and hilarity.

KEY POINTS:

- Boundaries as gates, not walls

- Do you meet all your non-negotiables?

- Why Alechia and Dani don’t date broke men

- What are your non-negotiables versus “nice to haves”?

- Identifying the why behind your boundaries

QUOTABLES:

“I think a big part of femininity requires fluidity. It requires you to flow. It requires you to bend because if you can't bend, you're going to break.”

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S3 EP18: Preserving Black Culture in the Face of Gentrification Mar 01, 2022

As we enter Black History Month and the season 3 finale of Triggered AF, your hosts welcome the executive director of the Black Archives, History & Research Foundation, Timothy A. Barber, to discuss the importance of preserving black culture in spite of the challenges.

Focusing specifically on gentrification, tune in as they discuss how to empower a community as well as develop it. From investing in the culture and history that already exists to rehabbing structures in a way that people can remain and thrive in their neighborhood, listen in as they challenge gentrification, and reverse engineer the process to start benefiting the community as a whole.

KEY POINTS:

- Does gentrification help or hurt?

- How to marry gentrification with redevelopment

- The history of Overtown and urban removal

- Why the preservation of black art and culture is so important

- Investing in leaders and gatekeepers we can trust

- Are there any positive effects of gentrification?

- Preserving The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater

QUOTABLES:

“If you don't know your history, you will never know when they're trying to take you back.”

“You have to find a way to empower the people that live in the area prior to bringing in those levels of housing and things of that nature. Because the first thing they need is jobs.”

“Going back to the gentrification effect, bringing these new people in, the difficult part of it is to get them to invest in the community, other than just paying rent in the community.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Learn more about Timothy A. Barber and The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater at bahlt.org

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S3 EP17: Reparenting While Parenting Feb 22, 2022

Expect chills when listening to this episode with sociologist, author, strategist, and changemaker, Dr. Janice Johnson Dias. Speaking about intentional parenting in a world not built intentionally for your child, Dr. Janice discusses the detriment of colorblind parenting and how to create an environment for children to thrive using adversity as a tool. Tune in as she shares how majority culture has framed parenting and explains why if you want a great kid, you’re going to have to be a great human first.

KEY POINTS:

- Who is Dr. Janice Johnson Dias, according to her?

- What is parenting and its universal understandings?

- The top three foundational principles to instill in our children

- Why “do as I say not as I do” parenting is a thing of the past

- Utilizing age-appropriate honesty

- Are there dangers in oversharing with your children?

- Raising black children in white spaces

- How parenting is framed by structural conditions

QUOTABLES:

“We must recognize that parenting is a reflection of ourselves and that we must first attend to things about ourselves if we are going to be modestly successful in parenting. Parenting is about the child, yes, but it's far more about us.”

GUEST RESOURCES:

Learn more about Dr. Janice Johnson Dias at thedrjanice.com

IG | instagram.com/drjanicejohnson

Grassrootscommunityfoundation.org

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