Hey fam! This week's featured guest is Dr. Abena Berry!!! A licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois. She currently works in private practice at the Gersten Center for Behavioral Health, but has worked in a variety of other clini

LAKESHA LORENE RETURNS!! + A special announcement

May 11th, 2023 1h 4m

Hey fam! This week's featured guest is actor, producer, founder and filmmaker, Lakesha Lorene! She returns for her 2nd BCC podcast appearance (episode 23 if you’d like to hear the 1st interview) and headsup, this episode was originally recorded

Obsessed with the Process w/ Willonius Hatcher

Feb 21st, 2023 58m 58s

Hey BCC fam! This week’s featured podcast guest is the one and only Willonius Hatcher! Willonius and I became "pandemic pals" in 2020 after our paths crossed in an online writing space for creators of color. We quickly connected over being insa

Anti-racist Creative Badassery w/ Morgan Barnhart

Feb 7th, 2023 1h

Hey fam! This week’s featured podcast guest is the one and only Morgan Barnhart! Morgan is a content creator, speaker and social justice warrior dedicated to educating and empowering other activists and advocates from her notable tiktok series,

Talking Stories w/ Raquel Russell

Jan 24th, 2023 58m 7s

Hey fam! This week’s featured podcast guest is my friend, fellow writer and peer mentor, Raquel Russell! We met only a few years ago, but it feels like we’ve been connected forEVERrrr. Raquel is a scholar, published writer, blogger and podcaste

Solving Problems with Creativity w/ my client & friend, SARA LUKE!!

Jan 17th, 2023 42m 18s

Hey fam! This week, I sat down with the multi-passionate and multi-talented SARA LUKE!! She was one of the first to ever sign up for my signature 1:1 “creative resilience” coaching program. Sara saw me CREATE the program, the community and the

Quality questions??? Quality life :)

Jan 14th, 2023 25m 9s

Today’s episode is all about what it means to ask QUALITY QUESTIONS! I share a little about my journey with one of life’s hardest questions, then I ask a few more that were once asked to me in a time of great duress and creative yearning. You m

Taking Inspired Action from Life's pain w/ Roxie Wilson

Jan 10th, 2023 51m 41s

Hey fam! It's the first guest episode of 2023! In today's episode, I sat down with social media queen, content creator, comedian and strategist, ROXIE WILSON! Roxie shares some of her origin story with me and we get into the importance of using

13 Mindset Shifts for Creative Resilience in 2023 **Season 3 PREMIERE**

Dec 26th, 2022 50m 16s

Whatup fam! It's been a whole year since I dropped an episode of this show, but life finally allowed an opportunity to bring things BACK and I am soooo excited and grateful. We have new energy, new opportunities, new perspectives, and a new gro

3 Key Priorities for Creative Resilience in 2022 ** Season 2 Finale**

Dec 31st, 2021 37m 49s

Hey fam, Thanks so much for an AMAZING and UPLIFTING 2021. This is the finale episode of season 2 and I hope it inspires you and motivates you to go deeper into your courageous, creative life! if you are interested in Life coaching for Creative

Ask, Believe, Receive w/ Walnette Marie Santiago

Dec 27th, 2021 48m 8s

The final guest of 2021 is THE Walnette Marie Santiago (BMF, Doom Patrol, Atlanta) She is the founder of Sippin’ Success, which is an actors collective and community with the objective of choosing to live under the influence of success both on

Balancing Multiple Gifts w/ Alana Johnson

Dec 13th, 2021 1h 1m

Hey fam! Welcome to our 40th episode!!! This week's podcast guest is the incomparable, Alana Johnson! We speak about comedy, podcasting, SCHOOL, mental health, owning and honoring our feelings, rap, stand-up, auditions, moving from city to city

Child Like Faith w/ L.A. Roberts

Dec 6th, 2021 1h 4m

Hey Y’all! Been a minute I know, but we’re back with a real treat! Today’s guest is transformation coach, author and speaker, L.A. Roberts! She shared a little about her background and the work she does as a motivator helping others realize the

"Learning how to be productive without productivity running me" w/ Briana Clearly

Nov 8th, 2021 54m 5s

This episode features Chicago based Director, Screenwriter and Author, Briana Clearly! Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brianaclearly/ Check out Brian's website: https://www.brianaclearly.com/ For more on the BCC: https://www.instagr

Coming home to yourself w/ MJ VanDevere

Oct 25th, 2021 58m 33s

Hello Creators! This week we're chatting with MJ VanDevere! A friend, former coaching client of mine and Writing Coach! To learn more about MJ or work with her, check out: https://www.mjvandevere.com/ And for more BCC links and resources: https

Name it and Claim it w/ Nasa Bawa

Oct 18th, 2021 1h 9m

Get excited! This week, we're hearing from Nasa Bawa, who is an ancestor MEDIUM (and incredibly gifted at it). She's also a Certified Life Coach & Chakra Practitioner! She empowers her clients to overcome childhood & religious trauma by teachin

Never Slow Your Own Agenda w/ Rhonesha Byng

Oct 11th, 2021 1h 13m

This week's guest is journalist, CEO, and Forbes 30 under 30, Rhonesha Byng! Find out more about her here by visiting http://www.rhonesha.com/ and become a HER AGENDA INSIDER: https://heragenda.com/her-agenda-insiders Also, sign up for the BCC

Creativity: A Path to Healing w/ Carlos Anthony

Sep 20th, 2021 1h

This week's guest is Ontario based writer/filmmaker Carlos Anthony! Find out more about him here: https://linktr.ee/carlosxanthony Also, sign up for the BCC Sunday Table Read October 31st, 3pm ET/noon PT! Thank you for listening and following!

Lexie Wilson ReTuRnS!!!

Sep 11th, 2021 1h 14m

Hey fam! This is hopefully the first of many in a series where I'll be interviewing former guests of the show. Had to kick it off FIRST with one of our early guests and fan favs, Lexie Wilson!! We got a really amazing life and biz update from h

5 Thoughts for Planning During & Around Chaos

Aug 21st, 2021 22m 32s

This week's episode is a solo ep! A new guest will be on next week! In the meantime, I hope today's topic helps someone in worrying less! Trust yourself to figure it out and BE HERE NOW! Sending love to all. -Lauren If you would like to support

The Leo Queen episode (you are so welcome) featuring Shannon Brown

Aug 15th, 2021 1h 16m

Hey BCC fam! This week's special guest is Shannon Brown from Black Film Queen Studios and SO much more! Enjoy! I mean, I know you will, it's 2 leos on Zoom, what more can you even ask for? Linktree for Shannon & BFQ studios: https://linktr.ee/

Self Care v. Self Preservation featuring Brittany Sherell

Jul 24th, 2021 1h 9m

This week’s special guest is Brittany Sherell! a Mindset Coach, TEDx Speaker and Author. For more on Brittany, check out her website! https://brittanysherell.com/ As always, thank you for supporting the BCC if you are or plan to! Resources/Lin

Do What You Love! There’s Room For That. featuring Raman Mama

Jul 17th, 2021 46m 38s

This week’s episode features writer, comedian, musician, mentor and ad man, Raman Mama. Grab your inhalers and let him take your breath away with what he creates and how he sees the world. Follow him on IG & Spotify for more! https://www.instag

"If I weren't afraid, I would ...slap my landlord"

Jul 10th, 2021 32m

No, this isn’t an episode about my landlord, she’s actually pretty nice, but the title will make sense towards the end. This week I’m walking you through my process as a creator for how I essentially manage my time and audit exactly how I spend

Don't Wait for Permission featuring Kyla Sylvers

Jul 3rd, 2021 57m 58s

Kyla Sylvers (Melanin & Magic Productions) tells us about growing up in Chicago, studying acting while abroad in London, England, the importance of making your own work and more!! Check it out!! Follow and support Kyla: https://linktr.ee/ksylv