25 NOV 2020 · Named a leader using her voice and talent to elevate humanity by Oprah Winfrey, Zim Flores (née Ugochukwu) is the founder of Italicist, an online styling service that helps women discover modest clothing they love, without the time commitment. Previously she was the CEO of Travel Noire, a boutique travel company reaching millions of travelers each month. In 2017 she sold the company to pursue Christ. A serial entrepreneur, Zim is a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee who has been featured in the New York Times, TIME, ELLE, Glamour, The Nation, Essence, and NPR, among others. She often writes in faraway places and lives with her husband in Illinois. Connect with her at www.zimism.com and @zimism. Snag a copy of her book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400218691/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_GeNVFbJ1QV06G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=

18 NOV 2020 · Kelsey Aida is a next-generation thought leader who has taught thousands of people how to own their power and win at life through her inspirational blog, online courses, and international retreats. She’s also the author of #ActuallyICan: The Art of Affirming Yourself to Greatness, Affirmations for Happiness, and co-host of the popular personal development podcast "High Vibin’ It". Visit kelseyaida.com to learn how to manifest the life of your dreams. You can snag Kelsey's book here: http://bit.ly/affirmations4happiness

28 OCT 2020 · Stacy Ike is a TV host, actress, and entrepreneur currently based in Los Angeles. Stacy works to impact the perception of traditional media by creating original content and uses her platform to entertain and inspire while reigning true to her integrity and social responsibility. Hailing from Houston, Texas and a proud University of Missouri J-School graduate, Stacy embarked on her evolving career immediately after graduating. Creating waves in the U.S and Australia, her luminous and charismatic personality has allowed her to build a rapport as the host to share the best moments with, including interviews with Oprah, Tom Ford, Viola Davis and Melissa McCarthy to name a few. Stacy has worked worked with Afterbuzz TV, toured with Mountain Dew hosting live shows and partnered with Smashbox Cosmetics for a talk-series with fellow influencers. She has also worked with Baller Alert, Regal Cinemas, Tribune Publishing and the Hollywood Reporter as a writer and on-camera talent. Stacy recently took on the position as the first live show host of the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). As the host of OWN Tonight, a late-night show, Stacy interviewed cast members from the hit-drama Greenleaf along with other celebrity fans. Stacy is the founder of Fight For Your Fairytale, a brand inspiring and encouraging other creatives to believe in themselves wholeheartedly and to continually grow past their fears to be the best version of themselves. And most recently, she launched her podcast Human 2 Human She often says, ""Each moment I decide to be myself, I give someone else permission to do the same thing."" When she's not prepping for an interview, rehearsing a scene for acting class, or dropping inspiration and straight talk on her Youtube channel, you might find her binge-watching the latest new Netflix show with a huge bowl of kettle popcorn. You can catch up with Stacy at StacyIke.com, or on Instagram and Twitter @onetakestace.

21 OCT 2020 · Kat Harris is a Brooklyn-based online educator, digital content creator, female empowerment advocate. She loves God, a good Beyoncé dance party, + has an affinity for Ranch dressing (don't take it away from her!). Her vision is for women to know their beauty, identity and value. She is Co-Founder of the online publication, The Refined Woman and host of The Refined Collective Podcast. She has also been a full-time photographer for the last decade with her work being featured in: GQ, Forbes, People, Who What Wear, US Weekly, and Glamour UK. She believes in the power of story, that done is better than perfect, quality triumphs quantity, and that the journey truly is the destination. The vehicles for her message are: her podcast, online courses, written articles, hosted leadership development workshops, speaking at conferences, and more. It has become a bigger passion in her life then she ever could have imagined. You can find Kat online at https://therefinedwoman.com/podcasts and on Instagram @therefinedwoman.

14 OCT 2020 · Laura Leigh Turner is an Arkansas native and now lives in New York City where she is starring as Karen Smith in the hit Broadway musical Mean Girls. She is the host of the brand new podcast "Living in the Light", where she interviews artists and they tell their real life stories of how Jesus took them from the dark and into His glorious Light. Laura Leighvirtually leads a community of college girls called "College Girls for Christ", where each week she teaches her Bible and gathers girls to grow in their faith alongside each other. She also enjoys writing a weekly email "Love, Letter" to her subscribers through her blog Love, Laura Leigh. You can find Laura Leigh's podcast, Living In The Light HERE.

5 AUG 2020 · Arielle Estoria is a Writer, Author, Speaker and Social Media StoryTeller. Her motto, "Words not for the ears but for the soul" stems from her dedication to remind her audience that words are meant to be felt and not just heard. Arielle’s first EP, a collection of music and poetry called Symphony of a Lioness is now available on iTunes or Apple Music. She is Co-author of two self published collections of poetry: Vagabonds and Zealots (2014) and Write Bloody Spill Pretty (2017) which can both be found on Amazon.com. She is made of sass and good intentions, has a deep love for car karaoke, brunch and flowers. In this episode, we’re talking about turning your creativity into a career. CONNECT WITH ARIELLE: Website Instagram, Twitter and Facebook - @arielleestoria LinkedIn CONNECT WITH KELSEY: Instagram Website The Radiant Tribe Facebook Group *This post contains affiliate links – read full disclosure here.*

29 JUL 2020 · Popular Instagram poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life’s work around the stories of others. Morgan’s popular Instagram feed (@morganharpernichols) has garnered a loyal online following, and each poem she shares is created in response to the personal stories submitted by her friends and followers. Known for its lyrical tone and vibrant imagery, Morgan’s work is an organic expression of the grace and hope we’ve been given in this world. In addition to her burgeoning career as a poet and illustrator, Morgan has also successfully established her reputation as a musician, with her song “Storyteller” amassing more than one million Spotify plays thus far. She has performed as a vocalist on several GRAMMY-nominated projects and written for various artists, including a Billboard #1 single performed by her sister, Jamie-Grace. Morgan is often on the road creating, teaching, and performing, in hopes of spreading her unique inspirational message and inviting others into her creative process. Morgan currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Patrick Kekoa. You can find Morgan online at www.morganharpernichols.com and on Instagram @morganharpernichols.

22 JUL 2020 · Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, teacher and mentor whose life and business were completely transformed by encountering the unrelenting love of God. She is Founder and Chief Fire Igniter of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, a global movement that inspires, teaches, and mentors entrepreneurs who desire to be led by God in their business so they can experience His best and have a greater Kingdom impact in the marketplace. She has authored or co-authored 11 books, including The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur’s Guide: Doing Business God’s Way, Encountering God, and Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can’t. As an author, speaker, podcast host, and filmmaker, Shae leverages the power of a story to ignite greater faith in what is possible when entrepreneurs partner with an awesome and limitless God in business. Shae and her husband Phil reside in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and are the proud parents to three daughters, ranging from toddler to college student.

15 JUL 2020 · Melinda Sims is the Founder of Mel Sharell Paper & Company a boutique lifestyle brand that empowers leadership mindsets and intentional planning habits through a luxe organizational tool, The Pinnacle Planner®. As a busy wife and business owner, she discovered that she needed a planner that would help her stay organized and on top of her daily to list as well as to help her grow as a leader. This inspired Melinda to create The Pinnacle Planner®, a companion tool that coaches leaders throughout the year to keep them on track to reaching their goals. Melinda lives overseas with her husband and mini-golden doodle 10 months out of the year. In her free time she enjoys lifting weights, cooking international dishes, and cuddling with a good book. Melinda has been featured in 21 Ninety, YFS Magazine, Conscious Magazine, Harness Magazine, GovLoop, Black Women Hustle and Love Darling Greatly to name a few. You can find Melinda online at https://morethanaplan.com/ and on Instagram @thepinnacleplanner.

8 JUL 2020 · Rachel is a high-energy, passionate digital marketer running primarily on coffee & avocado toast. Her background includes managing email marketing programs both client and agency-side, social media marketing, content curation, and online business management. She's currently based in Indianapolis where she practices intentionality by living her best life on purpose and is committed to living a non-toxic lifestyle. She shares her story of love, life and loss on social media and when she's not streamlining systems or managing inboxes, you can find her on the couch with a full-bodied glass of wine, catching up on all things Bravo TV, entranced by a thriller novel, grabbing a cocktail with my girl gang, or mindlessly wandering the aisles in Whole Foods. Today we chat about Rachel's thoughts and views on self-care, wellness, faith, marriage loss, and so much more! CONNECT WITH RACHEL: INSTAGRAM WEBSITE CONNECT WITH KELSEY: INSTA // FACEBOOK The Radiant Tribe Facebook Group *This post contains affiliate links – read full disclosure here.*