I've Got Scars Baby!

I've Got Scars Baby!
I've Got Scars Baby! Podcast

I've Got Scars Baby! is about exploring "scars" of all sorts, from physical to mental and emotional "scars." We will speak with people from various backgrounds who share their life lessons and how they have become empowered by their scars. The purpose of this show is to present the audience with possibilities for overcoming trauma and turning your scars into your superpower. ABOUT AUDRA: Life Coach/Motivational Speaker/Author Audra Bryant is a life coach, motivational speaker, singer, and author who shares her transformational journey of healing to help others turn their scars into their superpower. After an accident caused her to receive burns on her chest, neck and shoulder at the tender age of 18-months, Bryant spent nearly 25 years trying to rid herself of the scars with surgeries, compression vests, acid treatments, and injections. She then began to cover them with t-shirts and turtlenecks and refused to look at her scars in the mirror until she was 25 years old, only to find herself missing out on her purpose and meaningful relationships. Because of her experience, the Detroit native wrote her song “Scars” to encourage others going through similar situations and shares her journey in a book “I’ve Got Scars Baby! How to Embrace Your Scars and Power Your Purpose.” In it, Bryant reveals that through prayer, affirmations, therapy, and other methods, she eventually found her purpose by embracing her scars. Additionally, as a certified life coach, she’s empowered countless others through workshops, personal coaching, speaking engagements, online courses, and her podcast “I’ve Got Scars Baby!”, which explores “scars” of all sorts from physical to mental and emotional. Bryant’s infectious smile, impeccable talent and powerful testimony led to her being a motivational speaker and performer for The Detroit Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Los Angeles Unified School District, Accelerated Radio, LA Talk Radio and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Through the victories and the times of challenge, Bryant’s learned that we all have a purpose that is inextricable linked to one another so it is her desire to encourage others in their journey and make them smile along the way! To learn more or purchase Audra’s book please visit: https://www.audrabryant.com/

  1. 28/10/2021

    The Effects of Childhood Trauma - An Interview w/ Robert Cooper

    ***** This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. I’ve Got Scars Baby listeners get 10% off their first month at: http://betterhelp.com/IveGotScarsBaby  It’s always a good time to invest in yourself. Turn your scars into your superpower! ***** On the show, Robert discusses his experience growing up in a volatile household and how holding in his anger caused disease in his body #IveGotScarsBaby #BlackMen #HealingTrauma ABOUT ROBERT: Founder of Young Men Becoming Men Services Offered: Family Engagement Workshop: Families have lost love, respect, honesty, and a good work ethic gives nuclear families the foundation for important social behaviors. Workshops is design to help families work through the disconnect through open communication and forgiveness. Millennial Trauma Workshop: Youth boys lack emotions due to their emotions begin taken away. It started from when we are little boys and we fall down. We are told we better not cry. A lot of emotionless young boys are dealing with masked emotions. Pain Trauma Purpose is the process we help youth destroy the cycles that hold them back within their minds. G.O.A.T Coaching University: Your purpose starts when you invest into it! Your traumatic experiences was not just for you. The pain you experience through your trauma is not in vain. It is for you to help others overcome and see their purpose. CONNECT WITH ROBERT: robertcooper@youngmenbecomingmen.org https://youngmenbecomingmen.org/ **** CONNECT WITH AUDRA: https://www.instagram.com/audraabryant/ https://www.audrabryant.com/ Audra's New Book: "I've Got Scars Baby! How to Embrace Your Scars and Power Your Purpose  You Can Get Your Copy Here: https://www.audrabryant.com/store

    40 min
  2. 16/09/2021

    Finding Your Divinity in the Darkness - An Interview w/ Kelly Jo Minter

    ***** This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. I’ve Got Scars Baby listeners get 10% off their first month at: http://betterhelp.com/IveGotScarsBaby  It’s always a good time to invest in yourself. Turn your scars into your superpower! ***** ABOUT KELLY JO: Kelly Jo began her career in entertainment behind the scenes as a Grip on mainstream and pornographic films.[3][4] It led her to getting onscreen acting roles in film and television.[3][4] In 1982, Minter portrayed Angela in an episode of the third season of Fame called "Break Dance". In 1984, she portrayed Carla in the television short The Pilot. In 1985, Minter made her film acting debut as the prostitute Lorrie in the drama film Mask.[5] She starred alongside Cher, Sam Elliott, and Eric Stoltz. The film earned positive reviews[6] and was a financial success.[7] The same year, she portrayed Kelly on an episode of the television series T.J. Hooker called "Street Bait" and Rachel Torres in the television film Badge of the Assassin. In 1986, Minter portrayed Toni in the television film Charley Hannah and Vicky in an episode of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color called "The Deacon Street Deer". In 1987, Minter portrayed Kathy in an episode of Hill Street Blues called "It Ain't Over Till It's Over" and Denise Green in the comedy film Summer School. The same year, Minter portrayed Maria in Joel Schumacher's cult horror comedy film The Lost Boys. She subsequently portrayed Treena Lester in The Principal. The following year, she portrayed Charlotta in Steve De Jarnatt's apocalyptic thriller Miracle Mile and Charisse in two episodes of the television series A Different World. In 1989, Minter portrayed Yvonne Miller in Stephen Hopkins' fantasy horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. She starred alongside Lisa Wilcox as Alice Johnson and Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger. The same year, she portrayed Loret in the film Cat Chaser. The following year, Minter was cast as LaDonna in Reginald Hudlin's comedy film House Party. In 1991, she portrayed a recovering drug addict in New Jack City, Cheryl in Popcorn, Mulready in Doc Hollywood, and Ruby Williams in Wes Craven's The People Under the Stairs. The same year, she had guest appearances on a variety of television series such as Father Dowling Mysteries, WIOU, and Sibs. In 1992, Minter portrayed Sharonda in the television film Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story. The following year, she portrayed Joanna in the film Sunset Grill and Rhodesia in an episode of Martin. In 1994, she was cast in the television film Cosmic Slop. In 1996, she portrayed a hooker in The Rich Man's Wife, a crack mom in an episode of ER, and Rita in the television film A Face to Die For. The following year, she portrayed Chrissie Brooks in Dead Men Can't Dance. In 2001, Minter starred in the television film Stranger Inside and had a guest appearance in the televisions series Providence. The following year, she portrayed Vielle Montoya in an episode of Strong Medicine. In 2003, she portrayed Angie in the film Tapped Out. In 2008, she portrayed Karen in an episode of Zoey 101. In 2010, Minter appeared as herself in the documentary Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy. In 2012, she appeared as herself in the documentary After the Violence. CONNECT WITH KELLY JO: https://www.instagram.com/kellyjominter/ **** CONNECT WITH AUDRA: https://www.instagram.com/audraabryant/ https://www.audrabryant.com/ Coming Soon!!! Audra's New Book: "I've Got Scars Baby! How to Embrace Your Scars and Power Your Purpose  Get on the Pre-Order List Here: https://www.audrabryant.com/bookpreorder

    52 min
  3. 03/09/2021

    The Power in Paying It Forward - An Interview w/ Linda McQueen

    ***** This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. I’ve Got Scars Baby listeners get 10% off their first month at: http://betterhelp.com/IveGotScarsBaby  It’s always a good time to invest in yourself. Turn your scars into your superpower! ***** Linda McQueen discusses her experience as a flight attendant and being severely burned on the job. She also describes the "out of body" experience she had that encouraged her to start her foundation and the fight she had trying to get back to work with her scars. ABOUT LINDA: Linda McQueen, founder and chief executive officer of the Heartburn (fire) foundation. A Georgia based non-profit organization, 501c3, whose mission is to support needy families who have been burned out of their residence, and do not have insurance. We are a recovery organization providing direct assistance to burn and fire survivors in need of food, clothing, temporary shelter, rehabilitative counseling, and relocation services. On June 10, 1972 my life totally changed. At the age of 22, I was burned beyond recognition; I feared I would never be the same again to experience life, as I knew it. It took a total of five years for my total healing. I knew I had to do something to thank God for his healing so I started the foundation to help others who had been burned, or in a fire. Their mission at the Heart-Burn foundation is to address these needs as we assist families with their recovery. She has been featured on T.B.N. Christian stations Celebrate Life, taking a break with Joni Lamb, Josyln Dorsey, Channel 2, Fox 5, Clayton County News Daily, V103 People station with Wanda Smith. **** CONNECT WITH AUDRA: https://www.instagram.com/audraabryant/ https://www.audrabryant.com/ Coming Soon!!! Audra's New Book: "I've Got Scars Baby! How to Embrace Your Scars and Power Your Purpose  Get on the Pre-Order List Here: https://www.audrabryant.com/bookpreorder

    29 min
  4. 05/08/2021

    Changing the Worldview Through Art - An Interview w/ Joshua Leonard

    (Character Designer | Animator | Creator of Team Supreme) discusses his introduction into animation and how he decided to use his art to change the landscape of entertainment through his project "Team Supreme." ABOUT JOSHUA Character Designer - Creator Born in Miami, Florida to a Military family. His passion for drawing was first noticed and evident at a very young age. His artistic abilities and skills, were head turning as early as grade school. Now currently at Netflix Animation, he always had a love and appreciation for animation. It inspired him to pursue his passion, graduating with a college degree in Animation. The accomplishment was not an easy undertaking, he went from being a homeless, hurricane Katrina victim, to graduating at the top of his class maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Her currently resides in Atlanta, GA, and plans to create compelling characters that are diverse, inclusive, and that drive the story. He’s the creator of the highly anticipated cartoon, Team Supreme. The cartoon puts kids who have a special need, and or disability in the forefront, as their so-called disability doubles as their super power. “My goal is to normalize what society calls a disability, while also being inclusive and diverse as possible. He continues to expand his knowledge, skills, and abilities; and has created and developed character designs for: Sony Immersive Studios, Netflix Animation, Nickelodeon, Baobab Studios, Drake, BearBack, Dymelyfe, Black Skullz, and more. Whenever he has time, he works out at his local gym. A former four sport athlete who had scholarships to play at D-1 schools, staying healthy, and spending time with his daughter is very important to him. CONNECT WITH JOSHUA: https://www.joshualeonardart.com/ https://www.leonardstudios.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imjoshualeonard/ **** CONNECT WITH AUDRA: https://www.instagram.com/audraabryant/ https://www.audrabryant.com/ Coming Soon!!! Audra's New Book: "I've Got Scars Baby! How to Embrace Your Scars and Power Your Purpose  Get on the Pre-Order List Here: https://www.audrabryant.com/bookpreorder

    29 min
  5. 16/07/2021

    Examining Lowered Expectations for Black Youth - An Interview w/ Dr. Marck Abraham

    ***** This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. I’ve Got Scars Baby listeners get 10% off their first month at: http://betterhelp.com/IveGotScarsBaby  It’s always a good time to invest in yourself. Turn your scars into your superpower! ***** On the Show: Dr. Abraham discusses being a student thriving in athletics but struggling with literacy and his academic failures being overlooked due his athletic abilities. He also discusses the importance of affirming your children in their formative years in order to help them establish the confidence they need to be successful. ABOUT DR. ABRAHAM: Dr. Abraham is a transformational leader with a wealth of experience in urban education. He is committed to providing a world-class educational experience that ensures all students achieve their goals of post-secondary college and fulfilling careers. His mission has been to create environments that assist students to reach their maximum potential in life. With more than ten years of experience in education, he currently serves as the principal of McKinley High School. He successfully oversees the daily workings of the largest CTE schools in Buffalo, which is the second largest urban school district in NY. In this role, he handles the budgets, manages serious personnel issues, and acts as a school representative in the community. Furthermore, Marck oversees staff development and trainings, creates and maintains community partnerships, and increases productivity while containing costs. At McKinley, he has shown success by increasing graduation rates, decreasing negative behaviors within the school, raising teacher expectations, providing instructional focus to schools, and increasing parental involvement. In addition, he has experience at both elementary and secondary levels in developing and implementing policies, initiatives, and systems to continually boost efficiency and performance. Marck is the CEO and founder of MEA Consulting, LLC. MEA offers real estate management, educational lectures, workshops, training, and personal coaching. Marck is an educator, transformational leader, instructional leader, administrator, motivational speaker, and educational consultant. Additionally, he has experience speaking on radio shows, at schools, churches, conferences, and many community-based organizations. Marck’s school has been recognized as a NYS Black Male Graduation Rate Model School and NYS CTE Model School. He was named Principal of the Year in 2018  and established the first Buffalo Urban Teacher Academy. Marck is of Haitian descent and he grew up in Miami, Florida. He moved to Buffalo on a football scholarship while seeking to play Division IA football. Taking the discipline and work ethic from the field to the classroom, he developed a passion for education and felt compelled to impact young men after his two close friends were killed. He is also a loving father who values faith and family. Marck enjoys reading, music, lifting weights, and traveling. He is a big guy in stature with an even bigger personality, a commanding force both physically and inspirationally. He also strongly believes that “When wishing won’t, work will,” and his favorite Nelson Mandela quote is: “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.” CONNECT WITH DR. ABRAHAM: https://www.instagram.com/Dr.Marck_Abraham/ http://meaconsultantsllc.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/What-Success-Looks-Like-Increasing/dp/1475861087/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=marck+abraham&qid=1626895669&sr=8-3 ******** CONNECT WITH AUDRA: https://www.instagram.com/audraabryant/ https://www.audrabryant.com/ Coming Soon!!! Audra's New Book: "I've Got Scars Baby! How to Embrace Your Scars and Power Your Purpose  Get on the Pre-Order List Here: https://www.audrabryant.com/bookpreorder

    36 min

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I've Got Scars Baby! is about exploring "scars" of all sorts, from physical to mental and emotional "scars." We will speak with people from various backgrounds who share their life lessons and how they have become empowered by their scars. The purpose of this show is to present the audience with possibilities for overcoming trauma and turning your scars into your superpower. ABOUT AUDRA: Life Coach/Motivational Speaker/Author Audra Bryant is a life coach, motivational speaker, singer, and author who shares her transformational journey of healing to help others turn their scars into their superpower. After an accident caused her to receive burns on her chest, neck and shoulder at the tender age of 18-months, Bryant spent nearly 25 years trying to rid herself of the scars with surgeries, compression vests, acid treatments, and injections. She then began to cover them with t-shirts and turtlenecks and refused to look at her scars in the mirror until she was 25 years old, only to find herself missing out on her purpose and meaningful relationships. Because of her experience, the Detroit native wrote her song “Scars” to encourage others going through similar situations and shares her journey in a book “I’ve Got Scars Baby! How to Embrace Your Scars and Power Your Purpose.” In it, Bryant reveals that through prayer, affirmations, therapy, and other methods, she eventually found her purpose by embracing her scars. Additionally, as a certified life coach, she’s empowered countless others through workshops, personal coaching, speaking engagements, online courses, and her podcast “I’ve Got Scars Baby!”, which explores “scars” of all sorts from physical to mental and emotional. Bryant’s infectious smile, impeccable talent and powerful testimony led to her being a motivational speaker and performer for The Detroit Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Los Angeles Unified School District, Accelerated Radio, LA Talk Radio and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Through the victories and the times of challenge, Bryant’s learned that we all have a purpose that is inextricable linked to one another so it is her desire to encourage others in their journey and make them smile along the way! To learn more or purchase Audra’s book please visit: https://www.audrabryant.com/

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