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What if changing careers didn’t mean starting from the bottom?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chelsea Hampton, career strategist and founder of Careers Equipped, to talk about pivoting with confidence, strategy, and peace.

From federal law enforcement to corporate America to healthcare program management, Chelsea shares how she transitioned industries without losing momentum — and how you can too.

In this episode, we discuss:
✨ Career pivots without starting over
✨ Leveraging transferable skills
✨ Navigating burnout & workplace pressure
✨ Mental health in high-stakes industries
✨ The power of community and strategic networking
✨ Setting boundaries and protecting your peace

If you're in a transition season, feeling stuck, or ready for more — this episode is for you.

🔗 Connect with Chelsea:
Instagram: @careersequipped22
👉 Check the link in her Instagram bio to join a session or schedule a strategy call
🌐 Website: www.careersequipped.com

Comment “PIVOT” if you’re stepping into something new this year.

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In this deeply moving episode of the LEAN Podcast, host Mahogany sits down with Jasmine Diaz, the founder of Nailed It Academy. Jasmine opens up about a life defined by "the dirty silver spoon"—having the material things she needed but growing up in a home shadowed by domestic violence and drug culture.

The Turning Point: Jasmine shares the harrowing details of fleeing an abusive relationship in Atlanta only to face a traumatic confrontation with her biological father in Texas. She describes the exact moment of hitting rock bottom—sitting on the floor of an Airbnb with no water or internet—where she heard the voice of God tell her, "Get down and do it right now." Five minutes of wailing in obedience led to an immediate breakthrough that changed her life forever.

Inside this episode:
Unlearning the Hustle: Moving from the "fast life" to a life of spiritual rest.

The Ministry of Nails: How Jasmine uses the craft of nail artistry to mentor girls ages 13–21, teaching them entrepreneurship and self-worth.

Removing the Pedestal: Why putting anyone (even a father) above God leads to disappointment.

The Power of Isolation: Why God sometimes "snatches you by the neck" to get you alone so He can speak to your heart.

Connect with Jasmine Diaz:
Instagram: @n.i.academytx
TikTok: @naileditacademy

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💜 Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to stop shrinking, start healing, and step fully into your power. Let’s unlearn the hustle and embrace the healed woman within.

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In this powerful episode of the Ladies Empowerment Alignment Network Podcast, host Mahogany sits down with DeAngela, an entrepreneur and mother of three, to share a testimony that defies medical expectations. After a year of spiritual preparation and "breaking" by God, DeAngela faced a life-altering diagnosis: Stage 3 or 4 Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.

When doctors labeled her condition as "bad luck" and rushed her toward chemotherapy, DeAngela leaned into her discernment, choosing to put God at the top of her healing journey. She opens up about her decision to refuse the "chemo machine" in favor of a radical lifestyle change rooted in Earth’s medicine.

Connect with D'Angela:
Stay updated on her journey, find resources for natural healing, and join the community.

Instagram: diaryof_deangela
Facebook: FAITH AND HEALING HAVEN
YouTube: @Diaryof.Deangela
Website: faithandhealinghaven.com

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First episode of the year and we’re setting the tone in a powerful way. We filmed this episode live at Core Performance 38:16, and it couldn’t have been a better space to have this conversation.

In this episode of the LEAN Podcast Season 2, we sit down with Chrissy Harrison, founder of Core Performance 38:16, to talk about leadership that actually pours into people, what it means to own your voice as a woman in male-dominated spaces, and how to build a life and career without letting titles define your worth.

Chrissy shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, the sacrifices behind success, and why strategy, accountability, and community are non-negotiable if you want long-term growth. This conversation is honest, grounding, and deeply encouraging for women navigating corporate life, entrepreneurship, or the in-between seasons where identity feels shaky.

If you’ve ever felt capped, unheard, or unsure about your next move, this episode will remind you that your voice matters and your path doesn’t need permission.

Filmed at Core Performance 38:16, a space intentionally created for growth, wellness, and alignment.

Connect with Chrissy Harrison:
Instagram: @chrissybeingchrissy
LinkedIn & FB Page: Core Performance 38:16
Website: www.coreperformance3816.com

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📈 Want to grow your real estate portfolio like Mahogany & Myka Artis did?
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💜 Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to stop shrinking, start healing, and step fully into your power. Let’s unlearn the hustle and embrace the healed woman within.

#OwnYourVoice #WomenInLeadership #LeadWithIntegrity #CareerGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #FaithAndLeadership #PersonalDevelopment #LevelUp2026 #CorePerformance3816 #WomenWhoLead

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In this episode, Mahogany sits down with the incredible Verna Stone, a mother, former chemical engineer, and the founder of the Black Girls Guide to Real Estate Investing. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, Verna shares her powerful journey from a demanding career in engineering to becoming a full-time investor and educator.

Throughout the conversation, Verna discusses the devastating loss of her grandmother’s home to foreclosure and how that tragedy motivated her to master the real estate market to help others avoid the same fate. She explains why she chose to transition from a high-level plant manager role to prioritize her family and financial freedom, and why she is now dedicated to teaching Black women how to navigate real estate through seminars, webinars, and digital products. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, strategic planning, and the importance of speaking your goals into the universe.

Verna’s story is a reminder that it is never too late to shift your career and start building a legacy for your family. Whether you are looking for a side hustle or an aspiring full-time investor, this interview will ignite your purpose and provide you with the inspiration to take the next step in your financial journey.

Visit the website: www.blackgirlsguidetorei.com
Connect with Verna: 📸 Instagram: southerenbell_latx

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💜 Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to stop shrinking, start healing, and step fully into your power. Let’s unlearn the hustle and embrace the healed woman within.

#RealEstateInvesting #LegacyBuilding #BlackGirlsGuideToREI #GenerationalWealth #VernaSmithStone #PropertyConsultant #ProtectTheLegacy

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We’re back with another episode recorded on location—this time at Creative Shell Studios with the incredible Michelle R. Michelle is a photographer, designer, creative strategist, mother of two, and a woman who has continually redefined her identity through life’s detours.

In this powerful conversation, we explore what it means to rediscover yourself while navigating motherhood, career transitions, cultural expectations, faith, and the chaos that shapes us. Michelle shares her upbringing across countries, the discipline and pressure she grew up with, the challenges of losing her job while pregnant, and the journey of rebuilding her creative business from the ground up.

We dive deep into identity, purpose, resilience, and the courage required to reinvent yourself—especially when life shifts unexpectedly. Michelle also reflects on how her daughters have influenced her growth and how moments of faith, community, and grace gave her strength along the way.

If you’re a mom, a creative, a woman in transition, or someone working to reconnect with who you are beneath all the roles you play—this episode will speak to you.

Michelle’s personal profile can be found here: https://popl.co/card/wAGn8BfS/2/s
You can follow her business on Instagram: mycreativechelle

📅 New episodes drop every Thursday at 12 PM CST on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Hit that subscribe button, grab your journal, and get ready to feel inspired and aligned!

📈 Want to grow your real estate portfolio like Mahogany & Myka Artis did?
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💜 Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to stop shrinking, start healing, and step fully into your power. Let’s unlearn the hustle and embrace the healed woman within.

#Identity #Motherhood #Creativity #WomenEmpowerment #Faith #Resilience #LifeDetours #MichelleR #CreativeShellStudios #PodcastEpisode

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In this powerful episode, we speak with an incredible woman who transformed unimaginable personal tragedy into a life's mission to help others. Eight years ago, she lost her husband to suicide. With two small children, she was suddenly faced with emotional devastation, financial ruin, and the immediate need to secure her family's future.

She shares her deeply personal journey of finding her husband, the immediate aftermath, and how she was determined to make his death "not in vain". You'll hear:

The "Cancer of the Soul" She explains how she views suicide as an illness—the cancer of the soul—and the importance of speaking openly about it to help break the stigma.

The Path to Healing: Why she immediately sought counseling and trauma therapy for herself and her children to ensure her mental health was a priority.

Perseverance & Discipline: Her athlete's mindset and her mother's example helped her face overwhelming debt and impossible choices by taking things literally "one day at a time".

Finding Forgiveness: She opens up about overcoming anger by understanding that her late husband "didn't want to leave, he just didn't know how to stay".

A New Legacy: How she's using her experience and her small business teaching kids to ride bikes to instill the core value: "If you fall 100 times, you get up 101 times".
This episode is a testament to the fact that tragedy does not have to define who you are. It's a must-listen for anyone dealing with grief, trauma, or feeling like there's no way out.

Need Support? If you or someone you know is struggling, please know there is always a way out and someone who loves you.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Connect with our Guest: Our guest is passionate about sharing her story and helping others. You can reach her at:
Email: danielahudson@me.com

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📈 Want to grow your real estate portfolio like Mahogany & Myka Artis did?
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💜 Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to stop shrinking, start healing, and step fully into your power. Let’s unlearn the hustle and embrace the healed woman within.

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In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Empowerment & Alignment Network (LEAN) Podcast, host Mahogany sits down with Urmi Hossain — a woman who turned cultural challenges into confidence, strength, and purpose.

Born in Italy to Bengali parents and now living in Canada, Urmi shares her journey of discovering identity, embracing her roots, and finding empowerment through leadership. From feeling out of place to becoming a corporate finance professional, author, speaker, and advocate for women’s empowerment, her story shows how resilience and faith can transform insecurities into power.

This episode reminds every woman that confidence is built through courage, self-acceptance, and the willingness to grow despite challenges.

📚 Connect with Urmi Hossain:
Instagram / LinkedIn / YouTube: @UrmiHossain
Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/urmihossain
Book: Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from an Interracial Struggle (Available on Amazon)

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📈 Want to grow your real estate portfolio like Mahogany & Myka Artis did?
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Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to stop shrinking, start healing, and step fully into your power. Let’s unlearn the hustle and embrace the healed woman within.

Thank you for tuning into the LEAN Podcast. If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review. Let’s continue to empower and uplift each other one story at a time. Until next time, stay strong, stay aligned, and keep leaning into your purpose.