Succeeding Over All Roadblocks Lifecast
Do you find yourself often learning lessons the hard way? Instead of running into roadblocks on your journey, you can SOAR. Succeeding Over All Roadblocks is a lifecast about vibrating higher in every area of your life. Join Kesha Whitaker, entrepreneur, and transformational speaker as she shares personal experiences and has revealing conversations with Olympic athletes, influencers, community and political leaders who are SOARing and giving advice on how to overcome unthinkable challenges.
Episodes
24 episodes
Beyond the Lights and Laughs with Henry Coleman
In this episode I get a chance to catch up with actor and stand-up comedian Henry Coleman. His credits include a number of TV appearances including BET’s Comic View and Season 7 of HBO’s Def Jam Comedy. A 20-plus year veteran in the entertainme...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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40:08
Keeping Calm in the Midst of a Storm with Lynn Whitney
When faced with one of life’s storms, how do you handle it? Serial entrepreneur, certified life and business coach Lynn Whitney drops gems on how to keep your cup full and cope with any challenge - especially those that attack your peace of min...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:08:03
The Power of Intention
When used correctly, the power of intention can set you up for great success. In this solo episode, I dive into how intention works, how to set intentions, and how being strategically intentional landed me conversations with NBA General Manager...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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17:47
Forgive and Be Forgiven with Justin Brazil
Justin Brazil endured more than 60 surgeries after being set on fire by a bully at the age of 10. His life had been one of pain and sadness, but he transformed that pain into triumph, becoming a Navy Veteran and international motivational speak...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:30
Stop Sabotaging Yourself with Jennifer Migan
Former pro tennis player Jennifer Migan is uber-talented and accomplished, yet struggled with self-sabotaging behaviors. The writer and public speaking coach is also the host of The Players Lounge Podcast. We had a very candid conversation abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:11:57
Manifesting Dreams One Story at a Time with Sonya & Yvonne Johnson
Drs. Sonya and Yvonne Johnson are two educators using their gifts to help their students learn about all of the contributions of African-Americans that surround them everyday. The sisters co-authored a children's book,
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:26
Discovering Hidden Gems with Karyn Parsons
Actress and author Karyn Parsons, star of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air kicks off Season 2 and Black History Month. We had a conversation about the cultural significance of the ground-breaking show, an unexpected roadblock she faced after the sho...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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52:46
SOAR Lifecast Season 1 Finale (Part 3)
This is a real talk conversation with my sister circle about dating, careers, debunking myths about black women, true sisterhood and the life challenges we've SOARed over. Plus, we talk about being childless vs. childfree in our 30s and 40s.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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22:50
SOAR Lifecast Season 1 Finale (Part 2)
This is a real talk conversation with my sister circle about dating, careers, debunking myths about black women, true sisterhood and the life challenges we've SOARed over. Plus, we talk about being childless vs. childfree in our 30s and 40s.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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13:53
SOAR Lifecast Season 1 Finale (Part 1)
Let's toast to season one with the SOAR Lifecast Virtual Happy Hour: Single Ladies Edition!This is a real talk conversation with my sister circle about dating, careers, debunking myths about black women, true sisterhood and the life chal...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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38:19
The Art of Intentional Living with Dorian Spears
Zen goddess Dorian Spears is a community leader, advocate and thought leader in the non-profit world. She is a self-described empath, who practices and teaches the art of self-care, setting boundaries, and breaking generational curses. Dorian s...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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41:33
Flipping the Script in Politics with Verlina Reynolds Jackson
New Jersey Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds Jackson joined me to talk about the events that turned her into a community advocate and led to her b...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:08
5 Minutes of Gratitude
Taking stock of the highs and lows of 2020 and finding ways to be grateful through it all.
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Season 1
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4:05
The Road Less Traveled Leads to a Phenomenal Woman
What could have been fatal for me was actually the wake up call I needed to make my dreams happen. In this solo episode, I open up about an accident that inevitably led me to the Olympics and beyond. Mentioned in this episode:
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:10
Brand Yourself By Being Yourself with Dana James Mwangi
Brand strategist extraordinaire
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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49:35
Glow Up Using Inner Beauty with Kontji Anthony
Award-winning journalist Kontji Anthony is on the podcast to talk about her fascinating career in television, the qualities of inner beauty, and how she is facing a particular roadblock in her life. Kontji is a main co-anchor at WMC-TV A...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:01:58
Controlling Your Destiny with Carolyn Hardy
To close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Carolyn Hardy joins me to share how she beat breast cancer, along with pearls of wisdom about life and business. As President/CEO of Chism Hardy Investments and Henderson Worldwide Investments, she is...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:33
A Seat at the Table with Mike Bland
Election Day is fast approaching and so much is at stake for the nation. We must take a seat at the table whether it is running for office, casting our vote, supporting candidates, or being an advocate on issues that matter. Joining me i...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:24
Turning Health into Wealth with Almetria Turner
Celebrity chef, blogger and healthy budgetnista Almetria Turner joins me to share how she broke an unhealthy cycle with food and obesity to lose 177 pounds naturally through lifestyle and fitness changes. She began to inspire and help others, b...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:57
Pain, Positivity and Purpose with Danielle Scott
Professional indoor volleyball legend Danielle Scott is a 5-time Olympian and 2-time silver medalist who is also a survivor of domestic assault. She was hospitalized for stab wounds suffered while defending her sister Stefanie, who was allegedl...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:43
The Power of Words
Words matter. Sometimes it's what you say, other times it's how you say it. Most times, it's both. In this solo episode, I share a personal experience where two words had a profound effect on me. Then I break down the situation using principles...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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9:12
I Feel So Vulnerable with Roger Caesar
Born in Grenada and raised in Canada, Roger Caesar went from shy guy to three-time champion as an award-winning, international speaker. In this episode, my fellow Distinguished Toastmaster and I talk about the power of being vulnerable and shar...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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47:01
