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Welcome to the Ayana podcast, where amazing things happen.
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I am a womanpreuer!
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Hey Beautiful! This podcast is literally about everything! We will talk about starting a business, being a mother, getting divorced, dating again, being stood up, working out, skin care... I mean the WORKS!!
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Every week, blogger and freelance writer Ayana Lage chats with talented creatives about their career journeys and the twists they've faced along the way. Each episode feels like you're hanging out with two of your friends, so tune in for fun, illuminating conversation.
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Reflections from the Red Chair with Ms. Ayana
Ms. Ayana Burnett, LCSWC; Psychotherapist & Soul Coach
Some insights are too good to keep to one selves, this is a space where I shall share of the treasures that Life and the Universe have gifted me to help uplift the other seekers of my global tribe. Join me, an expert in the art of personal transformation, as I share wisdom that has served thousands who have been willing to enter the Healing Room and take a seat across from me in my therapeutic Red Chair. Who am I? I AM Ms. Ayana! Learn more of me and my Holistic Psychotherapy Healing Practic ...
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This week's episode features Courtney White (@courthousecouture) to discuss how she balances her job as an attorney with her fashion blog. Courtney walks us through how she got through law school with imposter syndrome, the struggles of practicing family law (CW: mentions of abuse), pivoting to corporate law, and launching her blog as a creative ou…
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So excited to be joined by Julia Dzafic, the blogger behind @lemonstripes today! She's been blogging since 2010 and has a cookbook releasing next year. We discuss how she launched her blog and found success, dealing with unsolicited advice online, what cookbook writing is really like, and advice she has for aspiring creators. Connect with Julia: in…
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Danielle Bayard Jackson (@daniellebayardjackson) is on the show this week, and it's a delight! We discuss how she became a friendship coach, growing a social media audience, setting boundaries on the Internet, her upcoming book, and much more. Connect with her below: http://betterfemalefriendships.com/…
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🌟 Are you feeling overwhelmed by it all? Is meditation alone falling short? Tune in as we dissect this popular myth and explore whether meditation is truly the silver bullet for obtaining inner peace. 💪 This episode is your guide to redefining self-love, self-care, and self-empowerment. Together, we'll break the silence surrounding these challenges…
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In this episode, we fearlessly tackle the notion of shedding that old, worn-out internal measuring system that might have you secretly feeling like a failure. 📏 It's time to liberate yourself from those self-doubts and rewrite your story. 💪 I'm not about cookie-cutter solutions here, but rather serving up thought-provoking recommendations to reigni…
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This week's episode features Lauren Maffeo, an author and service designer for a government contracting firm (we discuss what that means). Lauren shares how she ended up in her career field and why she decided to write a book. She provides pointers for anyone who's trying to write a book while balancing other responsibilities — it's a must-listen f…
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Shannon Leyko (@shannonleyko) is on the show today! She's an author and ghostwriter, previously served as Miss New York, and has three young children. Shannon has a fascinating career journey, and we discuss how becoming a mother changed her view of work. We talk about how society often pits at-home and working parents against each other and how to…
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This week's episode is a treat! I'm joined by Megan Mensink, founder of Folklor (@_folk_lor), a Canadian pre-loved jewelry brand with a focus on sustainability. We discuss how Megan went from studying to be a doctor to her present-day role, how her love of consignment shops inspired Folklor, launching a business, and finding daily stability as a bu…
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Katie Crenshaw (@katiemcrenshaw) is on the show today! She is a best-selling author, mental health advocate, and speaker. We talk about how she got her start blogging about motherhood, the chaotic experience that is going viral on the Internet, deciding how much to share online, and being the coolest mom ever because Taylor Swift recently liked her…
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If you're an aspiring writer, this is the episode for you. Danielle Sinay is an associate beauty editor at Glamour, and we discuss how she landed the role. Also discussed: her experience writing for TV, dealing with writer's block, why you don't need a journalism degree to be a writer, and whether her job is *really* as glamorous as it seems. Insta…
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It's time to debunk the misconceptions and get real about what it means to be happy! You know that whole idea that happiness is either something you're born with or something you must express 24/7? Yeah, I’m calling BS on that. Prepare to have your assumptions turned upside down as we dive into the deep end of emotions, self-discovery, and the art …
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Tanorria Askew (@tanorriastable) is on the show today! She's a personal chef, food creative, public speaker, podcast host, and racial injustice change-maker based in Indianapolis. We discuss her experience on MasterChef that led her to quit her day job, where her love of cooking came from, and how she sets boundaries while doing social justice work…
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Asked by Ayana is back after a six month hiatus, and I'm kicking off the new episodes with a good one! Chelsey Cox and Rachel Rector are the brains behind Chinotto House (@chinottohousedesign), a Florida-based commercial and residential interior design firm specializing in relaxed, creative and contemporary design. We talk about their personal desi…
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Have you ever been let down? Experienced the devastation that comes with being told “no” to your heart’s desire despite it being so close you can touch it? The topics of the law of attraction and “manifestation” are still trending, yet who is talking about when that shit don’t work? I AM! Tune into today’s episode while I recall a moment that revea…
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Today, I'm talking about...nightmares. Could there be a higher purpose to those scary dreams that can sometimes wake you up in a sweat? Let's Reflect! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana51/message
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Often when divorcing parents come to me, one has been estranged from their child and they don't know why. They feel heartbroken and are full of fear that things in court will not go their way. Despite our work together to get them insight into what their child is truly thinking and feeling, there are natural delays in both the healing and legal pro…
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I'm joined by Laney Schwartz (@lifeisbutadish) today! Laney has a fascinating story about how she became a successful food blogger. We talk about how she started blogging with her kids at home and turned it into a job, tips she has for people who want to learn to cook at home, and how to build an audience as a creator. Use code AYANA for $100 off h…
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Aubrey Johansen (@thatswhatsheeats) is on the show today! She's a personal chef to professional athletes and incredible recipe developer who recently competed on Chopped. We talk about it all — how she became a food photographer, building a social media presence, how she comes up with new ideas, and why she thinks it's important to make accessible …
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This week, I'm joined by the fabulous Gulin Cetin (@coffeecupsandroses). She's one of the most creative people I follow online, and I loved getting to hear her story. We talk about how she became a full-time content creator while a Comparative Literature PhD candidate, where she finds inspiration and how she plans out shoots, and her thoughts on cu…
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Welcome back to the show! After a quick summer break, we’re back and better than ever with an incredible guest. Charlene Carruthers (@charlenecarruthers) is a feminist activist, author, and filmmaker. We talk about her award-winning film The Funnel, her background as an activist, and why she became a filmmaker. You can connect with her below: thefu…
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After a brief hiatus, the podcast is back — and I'm joined by Camile Lofters (@inliteralcolor) to discuss leaving the classroom after 15 years. Camile is a brilliant educator who is passionate about teaching high school English and journalism, and she graciously shared her experience with me. We discuss how the pandemic changed schooling, what it's…
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One of my favorite parts of the show is learning about jobs I didn't know existed, and that's what this week's episode is all about! I'm chatting with Erin Andersen (@yourbrandnetworker) about her job as a career transition coach and LinkedIn marketing strategist. Erin became a career coach after leaving a toxic work environment herself, and now sh…
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This week, I virtually hopped across the pond to chat with the one and only Chloé Watts. She's the founder and CEO of chloédigital, the premier business development and digital strategy membership for creators. It's been a huge help to my business, so I was thrilled to chat with her. We cover how she started her career as a self-taught designer, wh…
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Josie Bullard (@josie.bullard) is on the show today! She's one of the first influencers I ever followed, and she has so many insights to share. We talk about her dropping out of college to become a full-time content creator and how that paid off, along with how she's been able to find success on multiple social platforms. Josie also shares her dail…
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Tabitha Sewer (@tabithasewer) is on the show today (and yes, that's her real last name). She's a fashion and sewing content creator who specializes in creating colorful, vibrant clothing. We discuss her career journey — going back to school after leaving the military, how she fell in love with fashion, learning to sew, and getting past creative blo…
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I'm joined by the one-and-only Jess Kirby today, who's one of my absolute favorite bloggers to follow. We discuss how she got her start in the industry, her decision to walk away from Instagram in a few months, the boundaries she's drawn about sharing her daughter online, and staying politically minded as an influencer without feeling overwhelmed b…
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I'm chatting with Marnely Murray (@marnely_murray), a professionally trained pastry chef, food writer, and the co-founder of a digital marketing agency! We discuss how she moved to New York from the Dominican Republic to attend The Culinary Institute of America, how she started food blogging, and where she found her love of baking and cooking. Conn…
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Today is the first ever episode with multiple guests, and it's a treat. I'm chatting with Winter Dunn and Mikayla Bartholomew about Dear Mama, a short film that centers Black family, loss and hip-hop. Winter directed the short, and Mikayla stars in it. We discuss how they ended up in the entertainment industry, how Dear Mama materialized, the impor…
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I'm joined today by Courtney Caldwell, the co-founder and CMO of ShearShare. ShearShare — affectionately known as "HairBNB" — is an app that lets beauty professionals rent out their salon spaces, and it's available in more than 900 cities. Courtney has an incredible story about how she and her husband came up with the app (while eating at Chipotle!…
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Yes, ladies and gentlemen. Will Smith did that thang. He did it. He was exposed to a vulnerable moment and he slapped the ish out of Chris Rock. However, if we're being really honest with ourselves, how many times have you actually been that person who reacted or imagined being that person who slapped the heck out of somebody after they made what y…
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Thrilled to introduce y'all to Lizzetth Bellot, the director of people operations at Light. Lizzetth has worked at companies like Curai, Dropbox, FireEye, and Facebook. She went back to school as a single mom to get her bachelor's and master's degrees and has worked in Silicon Valley since. We talk about the importance of networking, the example sh…
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I'm joined by the fabulous Natalie McMillan (@nataliemcm) this week! She's the founder and sole creative behind her self-titled lifestyle brand and focuses on unique and slightly off-beat pieces. We discuss how she got started with jewelry making, what it's like to make the leap to full-time entrepreneurship, why she doesn't feel the need to have a…
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I'm thrilled to be joined by Felicia Pride (@feliciapride) today! She is an author turned award-winning filmmaker and TV writer who has written for shows like Queen Sugar and Grey's Anatomy. She's also won accolades for directing tender, a short film, and producing Really Love, which debuted on Netflix as a Top 10 movie. Felicia moved to Los Angele…
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This week, I'm chatting with Janina Santillan. She's the director of creative marketing and brand strategy at East Olivia, a creative agency specializing in large scale floral installations. She shares what it was like to start her career in theater and how she ended up where she is today, advice for handling rejection, and the benefits of working …
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I’m joined by Carmen James (@thegoodcarmablog) for today’s episode! She’s the assistant principal at a Montessori school and a blogger. We talk about how education is becoming politicized (critical race theory, Florida’s “don’t say gay” bill, and more). She explains common misconceptions about Montessori education, and we also discuss how she becam…
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This week, I'm chatting with Zara Hanawalt, a full-time freelance writer who's been published in publications like Glamour, Parents, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, The Huffington Post, and many more. We discuss how she became a successful freelance writer, what it's like to be underrepresented as a South Asian woman, how to pitch and find story ideas,…
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Happy Wednesday! I'm joined today by Austen Tosone (@austentosone), a fashion and beauty content creator, consultant and entrepreneur. We discuss it all — how she survived print magazine layoffs, what it's like to be consistent across multiple social media platforms, how to get over imposter syndrome when creating educational content, and how she's…
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Just some random talking about something that came to mind. And a brief welcome back to the podcast world
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Today I'm joined by Malarie Burgess, better known as @thejockscientist! They use humor and compassion to educate folks about the downfalls of diet culture and benefits of health at every size. We discuss her day job as an exercise physiologist, advice she has for people entering the industry, and the benefits of exercise that have nothing to do wit…
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I’m joined today by the fabulous Nicole Lapin (@nicolelapin), who you may know from the Money Rehab podcast or from one of her best-selling books! We talk about tons of good stuff: how she started her career as the youngest anchor in CNN’s history, becoming a financial expert even though she didn’t have a good relationship with money growing up, an…
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Pumped to have my friend Ali Bonar (@alibonar) on the podcast today! We discuss how eating disorder recovery led her to co-found Oat Haus, a brand that makes *incredible* granola butter. She shares what it's like to bootstrap a company, how she handles burnout, what Shark Tank is really like, and her thoughts on whether being an influencer is hard.…
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Kar Brulhart (@karbrulhart) is on the show today! Kar is a coach, speaker, and Instagram expert. She's had the coolest career experience, including working at the United Nations World Food Programme. We talk about her becoming an Instagram strategist and starting her own biz in early 2020, how she went from 0 to 45,000 followers in a matter of mont…
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Thrilled to be joined today by Raven Gibson, founder of Legendary Rootz (@legendaryrootz) — one of my favorite small businesses. We discuss how the push to support Black businesses in summer 2020 felt overwhelming at the time, how she built a cohesive clothing brand without graphic design experience, and how non-Black allies can support Black busin…
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Happy New Year! Our first 2022 episode features a chat with Carmen Renee (@carmenreneeblog). She's been blogging for about a decade and has the most fun tips and thoughts on hosting, fashion, home decor, and family life. We talk about how to know your worth as a creator of color, how she batches content strategically, and building a community onlin…
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In spirit of the holy days, I am delighted to deliver this special message to you. I have been waiting over a year to share this (so give grace when the math might be a bit off.) Take a listen. Ready to work with me 1-on-1? Visit www.msayana.com/soulcheck. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana51/message…
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Okay, obsession might be too strong of a word. Yet I definitely have had a long standing passion and love affair with self-development. Today, I share why in hopes that you too might be inspired to embrace this powerful practice for yourself. Ready to take the deep dive with Ms. Ayana? Visit www.msayana.com/soulcheck. --- Send in a voice message: h…
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Have you heard that the 4th Matrix Movie debuts on the 22nd this month?!! It does!!! And I’m super excited. In fact, the trilogy is my inspiration for today’s episode. When I share how much I love these movies, I’m often hit with mixed responses. So whether you too love the Matrix or whether you hate it, take a listen and let’s reflect on the nugge…
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Cassy Joy Garcia (@fedandfit) is on the show today! She's a New York Times bestselling author and recipe creator who makes meal prep less overwhelming. We talk about struggling with cooking at home and how to get over it, shifting from a full-time job to entrepreneurship, and why it's important to outsource things. Follow her below: Web: fedandfit.…
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Arielle Greenleaf, chief education officer and co-founder of Restfully, joins me today to talk about sleep coaching. She's a certified pediatric sleep coach and began her sleep consulting journey after struggling with her daughter's sleep schedule. We discuss her scientific approach to baby sleep, how people can find the right method, and why sleep…
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“How are you living in your meantime?” During the moments of uncertainty between knowing what you desire and living without it, are you anxious? Are you frustrated? Annoyed? Criticizing yourself or judging yourself? We can feel all these things when we have clarity about what we want and yet it is taking life such a long time to deliver! In today’s…
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