http://www.brandstoriesthepodcast.comenHealth & FitnessCopyright Carmen Cousinhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9da9401e992c2d9760b182b4a6cb4a28.jpghttp://www.brandstoriesthepodcast.comThu, 06 Apr 2023 05:04:48 +0000Carmen CousinCarmen Cousincarmen@brandstoriestheblog.comBrand Stories the Podcast is a podcast about real-life stories of individuals and entrepreneurs who overcame adversity to find their authentic selves and purpose in life. My mission is to help people embrace and cultivate their authentic selves...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-matchmaking-for-the-beautiful-brilliant-and-bold-black-woman-with-julie-o-wadley--45616846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45616846Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:24:03 +0000Carmen CousinIn this week's episode I discuss matchmaking for the Beautiful, Brilliant, and Bold Black Woman with matchmaker and relationship coach Julie O Wadley. Julie is the founder of Eli Simone, the premier matchmaking and coaching boutique for women of...2622blackwomen,dating,matchmaking,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-hormonal-health-and-wellness-with-dr-kristin-black--44550088innovative wellness solutions.

She is the owner and operator of New Day Wellness in Charlotte, NC and New Day Family Practice in Lancaster, SC. Her special interests in women’s health, bioidentical hormone replacement, weight loss, nutrition and dietary counseling, and alternative medicine has made her one of the hottest "go to doctors" in women's health.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44550088Thu, 29 Apr 2021 01:07:53 +0000Carmen CousinIn this week's episode I discuss women's hormonal health and wellness with Dr. Kristin Black. Dr. Black is s a top-rated board-certified physician and trusted practitioner in innovative wellness solutions. She is the owner and operator of New Day...innovative wellness solutions.

She is the owner and operator of New Day Wellness in Charlotte, NC and New Day Family Practice in Lancaster, SC. Her special interests in women’s health, bioidentical hormone replacement, weight loss, nutrition and dietary counseling, and alternative medicine has made her one of the hottest "go to doctors" in women's health.]]>2799bioidential,bioidentialhormone,healthandwellness,hormonalhealth,hormone,hormonereplacement,womenscarecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-leadership-and-the-power-of-hip-hop-with-anton-gunn--44269664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44269664Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:20:20 +0000Carmen CousinIn this week's episode, I discuss leadership principles, what it means to be an Admired Executive, and the power of hip hop music and culture with former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and the world's leading authority on Socially Conscious...3839admiredexecutive,hiphop,hiphopculture,hiphopmusic,leadership,leadershippriniciplescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-nfl-veteran-and-fcfl-commissioner-ray-austin-talks-football-acting-and-the-fcfl--44027085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44027085Wed, 24 Mar 2021 02:58:37 +0000Carmen CousinIn today's episode, former NFL player, actor/model, Ray Austin shares how he co-founded the Fan Controlled Football League and his transition as an NFL player to becoming a sought after actor/model, starring in Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, and Empire...2539chicagobears,chicagofire,chicagopd,empire,fcfl,nfl,rayaustincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-busy-moms-finding-healthy-with-dr-lisa-folden--43825212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43825212Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:05:53 +0000Carmen CousinIn today's episode, Dr. Lisa Folden, a licensed physical therapist and mom-focused lifestyle coach shares with us how she help busy moms find their ‘healthy' lifestyle by guiding their food, exercise and wellness choices through optimal organization,...2259blackwomenhealth,busymoms,healthylifestyle,mealprep,physicaltherapy,selfcarecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-the-covid-vaccine-and-black-america-with-dr-jason-t-hayes--43611329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43611329Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:12:32 +0000Carmen CousinIn today's episode, Dr. Jason T. Hayes shares a closer look at the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black America and minorities and what can be done to increase trust. He also discusses his personal experience with the vaccine and his plans for his...3505blackamericacovidvaccine,blackhealthcare,covidvaccine,healthcarecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-self-care-and-the-black-woman-with-shamyra-parker--42588630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42588630Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:33:10 +0000Carmen CousinIn today's episode, Shamyra Parker shares why it is important for Black women to practice self-care and the challenges that prevent them from doing so. Shamyra is the Founder and Chief Well-Being Officer (CWO) of Born Boundless International. She...3329blackgirlmagic,blackwomenselfcare,selfcare,selflovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-the-rise-of-nfl-superagent-tory-dandy--41559504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41559504Wed, 21 Oct 2020 01:26:26 +0000Carmen CousinIn today's episode, Tory Dandy shares how he became the first African American Managing Partner/Co-Head of CAA Football. Representing more than 3 dozen NFL clients with a combined contract value of $600M, Tory will oversee the world's largest football...2028caafootball,football,nfl,sports,sportsagentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-talking-tlc-with-shelia-woodward--41342875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41342875Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:39:02 +0000Carmen CousinToday we have life coach and fitness professional Sheila Woodward on the show. She discusses how Total Life Changes products has helped her clients with proper food intake and exercise shed stubborn body fat and boost their metabolism in just a few...1578fitness,gym,healthylifestyle,loseweight,tlcproducts,weightloss,workoutscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-holisitc-health-and-wellness-with-carolina-marrelli--41115940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41115940Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:58:42 +0000Carmen CousinOn the show today, we have Carolina Marrelli, a certified Holistic Health Coach, Plant-Based Medicine and Essential Oil Instructor and President of EquiBalance Health. Carolina shares her story of how she came face to face with a deadly health crisis...2228essentialoils,healingwithoils,health,healthcoach,holistichealth,naturalhealing,wellnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-the-enneagram-with-milton-stewart--40644869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40644869Wed, 02 Sep 2020 01:41:01 +0000Carmen CousinToday we have professional certified Enneagram and career coach, Milton Stewart, on the show. Milton shares how he uses the enneagram to help individuals grow personally and professionally. The host of one of the top-ranked Enneagram podcasts called...2623enneagram,growthmindset,personaldevlopment,professionaldevlopmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-black-and-missing-with-derrica-wilson--40513084
Derrica shares with us how discovered her purpose at an early age, her experience being a Black woman in law enforcement, and how she used that experience to form the non- profit organization Black and Missing, an organization that helps raise awareness for missing persons of color.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40513084Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:48:12 +0000Carmen CousinToday we have the co-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation and CEO of RLD Limited Group, Derrica Wilson on the show. Derrica shares with us how discovered her purpose at an early age, her experience being a Black woman in law enforcement, and...
Derrica shares with us how discovered her purpose at an early age, her experience being a Black woman in law enforcement, and how she used that experience to form the non- profit organization Black and Missing, an organization that helps raise awareness for missing persons of color.]]>1869blackandmissing,blackgirlmagic,blackgirlsrock,blacklawenforcement,findourmissing,purposedrivencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-brothers-restoring-urban-hope-co-founder-victor-durrah--40398012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40398012Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:13:15 +0000Carmen CousinToday we have co-founder of Brothers Restoring Urban Hope, Victor Durrah on the show discussing how he used his experience growing up in Cowpens, SC to give back through the nonprofit organization BRUH. He also discusses the challenges of starting and...2851black,blackboyjoy,blackmalementors,blackmentors,community,mentorship,nonprofitcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-dj-puff-talks-how-he-sets-himself-apart-reading-a-room-and-verzuz--40280388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40280388Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:14:04 +0000Carmen CousinToday we have DJ Puff on the show discussing how he got started in the entertainment business as one of the hottest DJs! He talks about what sets him apart from other DJ’s, how he reads a room, and his thoughts on the Verzuz battles. DJ Puff...2454dj,djpuff,geniusrebel,hiphop,music,puffonthetrack,verzuzcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-snap-back-and-stay-motivated-during-the-pandemic-with-nicole-chaplin--40146053
She also shares her challenges of snapping back into shape after having her son via c-section and ways we can stay motivated to work out during the pandemic.

Nicole Chaplin, the Jamaican magnetic energizer bunny takes health and wellness to the next level with her patented focus on the body, mind, and soul!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40146053Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:18:18 +0000Carmen CousinToday we have, Master Personal Trainer and Mom-Prenuer, Nicole Chaplin on the show. Nicole discusses her journey of becoming The Fitness Rockstar™, being ranked 2nd on Shape Magazine’s Top 50 Hottest Trainers in America, and her Essence Festival crowd...
She also shares her challenges of snapping back into shape after having her son via c-section and ways we can stay motivated to work out during the pandemic.

Nicole Chaplin, the Jamaican magnetic energizer bunny takes health and wellness to the next level with her patented focus on the body, mind, and soul!]]>2281afrogirlfitness,blackgirlmagic,blackwomen,blackwomenwhoworkout,fitness,gymmotivation,healthiswealth,thefitnessrockstar,workoutcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-how-to-develop-a-successful-entrepreneurial-mindset-with-william-wilson--39892808
William shares the keys to having a successful entrepreneurial mindset and how he has used his platform as an active philanthropist and advocate against domestic violence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39892808Wed, 22 Jul 2020 03:40:31 +0000Carmen CousinToday we have former professional athlete, trailblazer, and celebrity tailor William Wilson on the show. William discusses his journey as the first full time pit crew member in the history of NASCAR and his custom clothing firm, William Wilson...
William shares the keys to having a successful entrepreneurial mindset and how he has used his platform as an active philanthropist and advocate against domestic violence.]]>3199branding,clothing,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialmindset,personal,personaltailorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-doing-time-being-single-was-my-crime-with-author-lakeija-jackson--39760749
LaKeija shares how she navigates being a Christian single in a world that sometimes treats you as if something is wrong with you if you are indeed single.

Her book is a love letter to single's around the globe, a symbol of solidarity and encouragement to stay true to self while trusting God to grant you the desires of your heart.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39760749Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:40:30 +0000Carmen CousinToday we have author LaKeija Jackson on the show to discuss her new book, Doing Time Being Single Was My Crime, a collection of common experiences many singles face on the journey to their happily ever after. LaKeija shares how she navigates being a...
LaKeija shares how she navigates being a Christian single in a world that sometimes treats you as if something is wrong with you if you are indeed single.

Her book is a love letter to single's around the globe, a symbol of solidarity and encouragement to stay true to self while trusting God to grant you the desires of your heart.]]>1651christian,christiandating,christiansingles,dating,marriage,realtionships,single,singlelifecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-how-to-use-photography-to-build-your-personal-brand-with-denise-benson--36732244
If you are considering hiring a brand photographer, check out this episode to learn how to look your best in your photos and how to pick the right photographer for you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36732244Tue, 07 Jul 2020 04:17:01 +0000Carmen CousinToday we have the remarkable brand photographer Denise Benson on the show! She’s here to talk about why brand photography is essential to building a strong personal brand and why it is more important than ever in helping brands to tell their story...
If you are considering hiring a brand photographer, check out this episode to learn how to look your best in your photos and how to pick the right photographer for you!]]>2180brandidentity,branding,brandphotography,brandvisuals,personalbrandingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-black-men-and-mental-health-with-damion-harmon--35045144
He dispels the myths and discusses the stigmas associated with Black men receiving mental health care. If you’re seeking to understand the importance and challenges that Black men face with mental health care, this episode is for you.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35045144Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:22:06 +0000Carmen CousinToday we have mental health therapist, Damion Harmon on the show! He’s here to talk about Black men and mental health. Damion is dropping gems this entire episode! He dispels the myths and discusses the stigmas associated with Black men receiving...
He dispels the myths and discusses the stigmas associated with Black men receiving mental health care. If you’re seeking to understand the importance and challenges that Black men face with mental health care, this episode is for you.]]>3819blackmen,blackmentalhealthawareness,blackmentalhealthmatters,blackmentherapy,blacktherapist,mentalhealth,selfcare,selflove,therapyforblackmen,wellbeingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brand-stories-the-podcast-introduction-episode--34942721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34942721Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:30:04 +0000Carmen CousinBrand Stories The Podcast Introduction Episode84healthandfitnesscleanfull