October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to elevate voices, honor survivors, and amplify stories of transformation.

Tonight, we spotlight Artice Amor, a Boston-based entrepreneur who turned adversity into artistry. Her journey from pain to purpose — captured in her piece “Becoming Artice” — reflects the essence of reinvention, resilience, and radical self-love.

This conversation explores what it means to build a legacy business while healing generational trauma and redefining beauty — not as vanity, but as vulnerability, vision, and victory.

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Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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This week on Conversations with Coach LA, we’re talking about what it means to transform pain into purpose.

After losing her child’s father, Marcus Hall, to gun violence, Shiaka McIntosh could have let grief define her story — but instead, she decided to rewrite it. As the founder of Parties From Above, Shiaka has hosted more than 100 birthday parties and community events for children who’ve lost a parent to violence or overdose. Through balloons, music, and moments of joy, she’s creating healing spaces where grief meets celebration.

Join Coach LA as she and Shiaka explore:

✨ The power of post-traumatic growth and how purpose can emerge from pain

✨ Why play, joy, and community connection are vital in childhood grief recovery

✨ The emotional toll and triumph of grief-informed community work

✨ Practical ways to BET on SELF™ — even when your heart is heavy

This conversation is raw, real, and restorative — a reminder that healing isn’t linear, but it’s possible.

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According to the CDC, over 48,000 people die from gun violence annually in the U.S., leaving tens of thousands of children grieving a parent.

Research from the National Alliance for Children’s Grief shows 1 in 12 kids will lose a parent or sibling by age 18.

Studies in positive psychology confirm that community connection and joyful rituals significantly reduce trauma symptoms and foster resilience.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

In this deeply moving and empowering episode, Coach LA sits down with creative visionary and health advocate LaDonna Hampton, Founder of The Posh Group, to explore what it truly means to reclaim your health while living with a chronic condition.

With over 25 years of experience designing events that celebrate culture, elegance, and purpose, LaDonna opens up about her journey as both a successful entrepreneur and a chronic illness thriver. From curating large-scale galas and community events to raising awareness for Sickle Cell warriors, she has turned her personal challenges into platforms for empowerment and impact.

Together, LaDonna and Coach LA unpack the theme Mindset Medicine: Reframing Your Relationship with Chronic Illness — revealing how belief, mindset, and purpose can become powerful forms of healing. They also dive into the realities of self-advocacy in healthcare: navigating bias, demanding to be heard, and reclaiming agency in medical spaces that often silence women and people of color.

LaDonna’s story is more than inspiration — it’s instruction. Her journey reminds listeners that healing is not just physical; it’s emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal. And when you choose to BET on SELF™ — Believe, Empower, Transform — you begin to write a new prescription: one filled with courage, self-compassion, and unshakeable faith.

60% of U.S. adults live with at least one chronic health condition.

1 in 3 people with chronic illness experience depression or anxiety.

Black women are 3–4 times more likely to experience preventable complications due to bias in care.

Mindset interventions improve emotional well-being by up to 32%, according to studies on health psychology.

“Your diagnosis doesn’t define you — your belief does. Healing starts when you stop waiting for permission to feel whole. BET on SELF means betting on your ability to rebuild, even in the midst of the storm.”

“I stopped asking ‘Why me?’ and started asking ‘What now?’ — that’s when healing began.”

“My events aren’t just parties; they’re platforms for purpose.”

“Self-advocacy is an act of self-love. It’s saying, ‘I deserve to be heard and cared for.’”

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

In this powerful episode, Coach LA sits down with Dr. Kimberly Claude, a nurse practitioner and community advocate, to explore what it means to mother the community. Together, they unpack the intersection of civic engagement, leadership as service, and the critical importance of breast cancer awareness—especially for Black women, who face higher risks and disparities in care.

With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Claude shares why she organized the upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on October 4th, and how advocacy and wellness initiatives like this bring healing, resources, and hope to our communities.

Why civic engagement is a powerful form of leadership.

Breast cancer awareness and prevention: closing the gap for Black and Brown women.

The role of mental health in fear, stigma, and screening.

Organizing the walk: Dr. Claude’s story and her call to action.

BET on SELF™ reflections on showing up for your health and your community.

Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women (CDC).

Only about 65% of Black women receive regular mammograms (ACS).

Anxiety and depression are common after a cancer diagnosis—yet often under-treated.

Where can you “mother” your community this week?

How can you turn fear into empowerment when it comes to your health?

What steps can you take to BET on SELF™ by prioritizing screenings and wellness?

“Mothering the community is about nurturing beyond bloodlines—it’s about service, advocacy, and legacy. Whether through breast cancer awareness, mentorship, or simply showing up, your leadership leaves a mark.” – Coach LA

Join the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on October 4th -click the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKURFUXiwZzOX2pqUNP0I6kt5bcY5MLf3eCJVUKDP2iO5o0Q/viewform?usp=header

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🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

In this episode, Coach LA sits down with author and Boston native Eric Jones (The Scars That Healed) to talk openly about mental health stigma and Black masculinity. From his childhood in Mattapan during the 70s–90s, to becoming a father at 18, to his journey as an author and professional, Eric shares his story of resilience, growth, and breaking cycles of trauma.

This episode explores why so many Black men are suffering in silence and provides evidence-based tools for healing, self-care, and creating safe spaces for men to reclaim their mental health.

Men die by suicide at 4x the rate of women (CDC).

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10–34.

Among Black and Hispanic men aged 18–44 with daily depression or anxiety, only 26% seek treatment (CDC).

The cultural stigma of therapy, generational silence, and systemic racism continue to be barriers.

Evidence-based practices like Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, Men’s Healing Circles, and Narrative Therapy can support healing.

Vulnerability is not weakness—it’s a form of survival and resistance.

📚 Connect with Eric "EJ" Jones: The Scars That Healed | Email: ejones4175@gmail.com

📲 Subscribe: YouTube.com/@IamCoachLA

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

In this episode of Conversations with Coach LA, we continue our Reclaim series with a transformative conversation on faith, healing, and collective freedom.

Joining Coach LA is the legendary Queen Sheba—a 2x Grammy®-nominated spoken word poet, author, professor, and activist—whose voice has ignited stages from the Apollo to international festivals. Sheba brings her truth, artistry, and lived experience to the mic as we explore how faith can help us break generational cycles of pain and trauma.

This conversation dives into Sheba’s newest project, A Hurricane in Heels: Healed People Don’t Act Like That, and how spoken word becomes both a personal healing practice and a collective call to action.

✨ How faith and spirituality provide grounding for healing generational trauma

✨ The role of spoken word as a vehicle to reclaim identity, justice, and wholeness

✨ Why “Healed People Don’t Act Like That” is more than a poem—it’s a movement

✨ Reflections on breaking cycles of pain, both personally and communally

✨ How to #BETonSELF in your own healing journey

Queen Sheba (Bethsheba A. Rem) is a Grammy®-nominated poet, professor of creative writing at Clark Atlanta University, and internationally recognized performer whose work blends art, activism, and healing. Her latest album, A Hurricane in Heels: Healed People Don’t Act Like That, affirms her legacy as one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary spoken word and social justice.

Learn more at: www.thequeensheba.live

Follow: @thequeensheba

What cycles in your life or community are you committed to breaking?

How has faith or spirituality played a role in your healing process?

In what ways can creativity help you reclaim your voice?

Who in your community supports your freedom and wellness journey?

🎤 Guest: Queen Sheba | IG & TikTok: @thequeensheba

📲 Host: Coach LA | IG: @Therapist_CoachLA

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🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

Episode #134 The Strength to Start Over—a powerful dialogue on betrayal, burnout, breakdowns, and building a bold new beginning.

🎙️ GUEST SPOTLIGHT 🎙️

Meet Dr. Lanecha Conner—therapist, speaker, podcast host, and the #1 Connection Coach for millennial women ready to be HER out loud. 🔥✨

Dr. Lanecha blends mental health expertise with transformational coaching to help women stop shrinking, speak with impact, and rewrite the stories that kept them stuck.

💬 From therapy rooms to podcast mics, she’s known for mirror-like truth-telling, wild creativity, and humor that gently slaps self-doubt across the face.

The Strength to Start Over, featuring Dr. Lanecha Conner on Conversations with Coach LA, including segment goals, talking points, and suggested guest questions for an impactful and emotionally resonant show.

Talking Points:

• The emotional and psychological toll of betrayal or burnout
• Why breakdowns are often the gateway to clarity and courage
• Importance of honoring grief, shame, and regret while rebuilding
• The emotional and psychological toll of betrayal or burnout
• Why breakdowns are often the gateway to clarity and courage
• Importance of honoring grief, shame, and regret while rebuilding

This one will speak to the woman who’s been doubting her voice. And by the end, she’ll remember: your voice is not too much.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com

Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media