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In this episode, I interview pastor, author, and marriage counselor, Glenn Vellekemp on his views on singleness, attraction, and dating.
In this episode, I interview my good friend Debora Dumaine on her insights about navigating singleness.
In this special episode, I interview entrepreneur and thought leader, Paul C. Brunson on his career journey, business start-up, and thoughts on love as a former match-maker.
In this episode, I interview friend and outreach coordinator, Wendy Roche, on her journey and aha moments as a single woman.
In this episode, I interview another friend who is blogger at NakedWriterBlog.com, Mac Josselin. Lisen as she shares her journey and AHA moments as a single woman.
In this episode, I interview another friend, accomplished Nurse, Sandra Pryor, DNP. Listen as she shares all her AHA moments along her journey of being single and then being in a relationship.
In this episode, I interview one of my closest friends, Millennial Therapist, Alexandria Deas. Listen as she shares lots of insights into her own journey through singleness.
In this episode, I interview a friend of friends, Joreal Mack, who shares her insights as a single woman.
Short sentences have now become a new life goal for me. Probably because I’m more interested in quality content over length of content. And I’ve got a crazy writing goal this summer.
So here goes.…
In no particular order….
Worked for a toxic staffing company for 3 months then quit on day 90. Day 91 no other job lined up. Thought I’d be my own entrepreneur. #YOLO. Picked up project work for small businesses and what not. Start my own coaching business too. Those bills thoooooo. #NOYO Lesson: Don’t make quantum leaps in business start-up with no plan, no earmarked savings, and without additional support for your new commitment.
Went on a summer exchange program in high school to Cambridge University in London, England back. It was amazing. Bright minds. International students. Tea time at 2 pm. Tennis on grass courts. Grateful grateful grateful a la Hezekiah Walker. But….. Didn’t have a passport to return home to the US. Thank you Mom & Dad for making me believe I could leave the country with just my naturalized US citizen certificate. Lesson: Don’t trust your parents with quantum leaps involving logistic-government-approval stuff.
Started selling candy in middle school. My friends didn’t respect my hustle and wanted my candy for free. Lesson: These streets ain’t loyal. Stick to your business plan and find other streets to corner the market.
Decided to take private tennis lessons senior year of high school. Improved my game, confidence, and stamina. Completely lost district finals off my serve. Lesson: Listen to your coach when he says to practice a flat no-brainer serve.
Graduated college with a business degree yet decided to become a teacher at a troubling middle school. Worked for 2 years. Found out my salary would only increase by 10% after 10 years in the field *with* a grad degree. Hated my job, my pay, and the students were rough. Pursued nursing. 3 months into nursing school: “Nah,” God said. “Why don’t you really pursue your passion for writing, speaking, and coaching?” Lesson: Make quantum leaps in line with how you sense God created you.
Tried online dating. Drew up a friendship with a pretty swell guy from South Africa. Wanted more out of our relationship. (LOL at my naivete) Decided to event-plan his entire surprise birthday party by face-booking his sister for help in coordinating + group messaging his friends an invitation to his surprise bday party at his sister’s house + ordering his favorite cake to be delivered to his job + sending a signed copy of his favorite author’s new book to his door. (Note: I did not show up to South Africa) But….. Where are they now a la OWN Network? He married someone in South Africa + I’m in a relationship with someone in South Florida. Lesson: Don’t make a quantum leap for love across the globe. Stay at least in your hemisphere state.
In this episode, I interview a college friend, Sara Corvil who is a college student empowerment leader. Listen in as she shares her own reflections from singleness journey.
I love how this podcast gives a "boots-to-the-ground" perspective on issues swirling around in a millennial woman's mind.... dating, being happy while single, figuring out how to maximize your time as an unmarried woman are all things that most folks don't talk about. Really appreciate that this show gives space to hear how millennials took steps to do something like changing their career or starting a business. Great ideas. And I promise I'm not biased at all.
Wow, it's a hard realization that I fall into this demographic, but it's the (often harsh) reality of the world we're living in. This podcast is life!! We can all glean from each other, amirite?!
These are the kinds of conversations you have with good friends, soul-sharpening friends, coffee (wine) and notebook in hand, prematurely considering when you might get together again. Have you ever thought, I wish this was recorded? Gayon recorded it. And it's a breath of fresh air.
