Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis

Mya Lamis

Beyond Normal is more than a brand—it’s a movement. It was created for those who refuse to settle, for the dreamers, the go-getters, and the ones who know they were meant for more. We believe in elevation, resilience, and breaking barriers—because success isn’t about fitting in, it’s about rising above. Our brand represents persistence, ambition, and the power of belief—especially for minorities and underrepresented communities who are rewriting their own narratives. Beyond Normal is a daily reminder that you are capable of greatness, your dreams are valid, and anything is possible when you refuse to be ordinary. Every piece we design carries a message: elevate, push beyond limits, and create your own legacy. Beyond Nrml, because normal was never enough!

  1. 6d ago

    “Slavery Was Too Long Ago?” Let’s Talk Reparations, Jim Crow & Redlining | Beyond Nrml Ep. 51

    “Slavery was too long ago.” That's one of the first arguments we hear whenever reparations for Black Americans are discussed. So in Episode 51 of **Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis**, I decided to ask a different question: **What if we took slavery out of the conversation for a moment?** What happens when we look at what happened AFTER slavery? Jim Crow. Legal segregation. Black Codes and vagrancy laws. Convict leasing. Voting discrimination. Redlining and housing discrimination. Employment discrimination. Unequal schools. Racial violence and intimidation. And policies that affected Black Americans' ability to own property, vote, receive an equal education, obtain certain jobs, build businesses and accumulate wealth. The Civil Rights Act wasn't signed until 1964. The Voting Rights Act came in 1965. The Fair Housing Act came in 1968. That means there are Americans alive today who were born into a country where many forms of racial discrimination and segregation were still legally permitted or enforced. So when someone says, “That happened so long ago,” I think we have to ask: **How long ago is long enough?** In this episode, we're talking about: • The reparations debate beyond slavery • What happened after emancipation • Black Codes and vagrancy laws • Convict leasing • Jim Crow and legal segregation • Voting discrimination • Redlining and discriminatory housing policies • How homeownership affects generational wealth • Employment and educational discrimination • The difference between individual responsibility and government responsibility • Why “I didn't do it” doesn't answer every question surrounding government policy • What people actually mean when they discuss reparations • Arguments for and against reparations • Questions surrounding eligibility, cost and implementation • Why this history still matters when discussing Black wealth today This isn't about pretending there aren't difficult questions surrounding reparations. There are. Who qualifies? What would reparations look like? Who would pay? Would compensation be individual, community-based, or both? How would the amount be determined? Those questions deserve serious discussion. But asking **how repair should happen** is different from pretending there was **nothing to repair.** Whether you support reparations, oppose them, or don't know where you stand, I want this episode to encourage you to learn the history first. Then make your own decision. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: **If slavery were completely removed from the argument, do Jim Crow, segregation, redlining and other discriminatory government policies change how you think about reparations?** Keep the conversation respectful in the comments. 🎙️ Subscribe to **Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis** for conversations about history, society, Black wealth, healing, entrepreneurship, current events and becoming the best version of ourselves. 👕 Shop Beyond Nrml: BeyondNRML.com 📚 eBooks, coaching & resources: stan.store/MyaLamis #Reparations #BlackHistory #BeyondNrml #MyaLamis #JimCrow #Redlining #Segregation #BlackWealth #CivilRights #BlackEconomics #GenerationalWealth #AfricanAmericanHistory #BlackPodcasters #HistoryPodcast #SocialCommentary

  2. Sep 11

    50 Episodes Later: Why You HAVE to Bet on Yourself | Confidence, Growth & Purpose | Ep. 50

    50 EPISODES. 🎙️💚 When I recorded Episode 1 of Beyond Nrml, I couldn't see Episode 50. I didn't know exactly where this journey would take me—I just kept showing up. And that's exactly what Episode 50 is about. BETTING ON YOURSELF. In this milestone episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, I'm reflecting on what 50 episodes have taught me about confidence, consistency, failure, rejection, comparison, purpose, success, and having enough faith in yourself to START before you feel ready. Because here's something I've learned: You don't always become confident and THEN take the leap. Sometimes you take the leap scared—and the confidence comes afterward. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: • Who I was when I started vs. who I am today • Why waiting until you feel “ready” can keep you stuck • How taking action builds confidence • The uncomfortable side of betting on yourself • Dealing with rejection and failure • Why consistency matters more than perfection • Comparing your journey to other people's success • Learning to trust yourself • Why everybody doesn't need to understand your vision • Redefining what success means to YOU • Taking action on the dream you've been sitting on • What I want the next 50 episodes of Beyond Nrml to look like Maybe I'm celebrating Episode 50 while you're still sitting on your Episode 1. Your Episode 1 might be the podcast. The business. The book. The degree. The audition. The YouTube channel. The career change. The dream you've been talking yourself out of. You don't have to know exactly how it's going to work. You don't need everybody's approval. You don't even have to stop being scared. You just have to be willing to take the next step. So ask yourself: What would you attempt if you weren't afraid of being embarrassed? What if you stopped asking, “What if I fail?” and started asking… WHAT IF IT ACTUALLY WORKS? Here's to the first 50 episodes of Beyond Nrml—and whatever comes next. 💚 👇🏾 COMMENT BELOW: What's YOUR “Episode 1”? What are you finally ready to start? 🎧 Subscribe to Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis for conversations about motivation, healing, confidence, entrepreneurship, financial freedom, current events, personal growth and becoming the best version of yourself. 👕 SHOP BEYOND NRML + MERCH: BeyondNRML.com 📚 EBOOKS, COACHING, CLASSES & RESOURCES: stan.store/MyaLamis 📲 FOLLOW MYA: Instagram & TikTok: @MyaLamis YouTube: @ElevateWithMya #BetOnYourself #PersonalGrowth #BeyondNrml #MyaLamis #Motivation #Confidence #SelfConfidence #Consistency #GrowthMindset #BelieveInYourself #Purpose #EntrepreneurMindset #MotivationalPodcast #BlackPodcasters #Podcast

  3. Sep 4

    Black Spending Power vs. Black Wealth: What If We Built Our Own? | Beyond Nrml Ep. 49

    What if the issue isn't that Black America doesn't have money—but what happens to our money after we spend it? In Episode 49 of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, we're talking about Black wealth, Black spending power, ownership, collective economics, community support, and what could happen if we intentionally started building together. And I'm officially introducing my listeners to UWI and the idea behind the power of just $1. This conversation isn't simply about becoming rich. It's about creating ownership, building businesses, sharing resources and skills, supporting our communities, protecting future generations, and leaving something behind. In this episode, we discuss: • The difference between income, spending power, and actual wealth • Why earning more doesn't automatically create generational wealth • Black spending power and where our dollars go • Supporting Black-owned and local businesses • Why we have to stop expecting discounts and freebies from small businesses • Ownership vs. consumption • Learning and teaching valuable skills within our communities • The power of collective economics • Why trust, transparency, and accountability matter • What we could accomplish when large numbers of people contribute small amounts • The vision behind UWI • How $1 can become powerful when it's multiplied by a community • Building opportunities instead of waiting for someone else to create them • What we can start doing TODAY to create a different future The power isn't necessarily in one person's dollar. The power is in participation. This episode asks us to imagine what's possible if we stop looking only at what we don't have and start organizing what we DO have. What if we supported each other's businesses? What if we shared knowledge? What if we taught each other skills? What if we created opportunities? What if we intentionally built something our children could inherit? And most importantly... What if it actually worked? 💚 Learn more about UWI: 1dolla.com 👕 Shop Beyond Nrml + Dope Healer: beyondnrml.com 📚 eBooks, resources & more: stan.store/MyaLamis 🎙️ Subscribe to Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis for conversations about wealth, healing, growth, entrepreneurship, current events, community and living beyond what's considered normal. DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational and commentary purposes and should not be considered individualized financial advice.   #BeyondNrml #MyaLamis #BlackWealth #BlackEconomics #GenerationalWealth #CollectiveEconomics #BlackSpendingPower #SupportBlackBusiness #BlackOwnedBusiness #FinancialFreedom #BlackEntrepreneurship #CommunityWealth #UWI

  4. Aug 27

    Stop Caring What People Think | Confidence, Self-Worth & Being YOU | Beyond Nrml Ep. 48

    In Episode 48 of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, I’m answering a question I get asked often: How did I become so confident? The truth? Confidence didn't magically appear one day. I built it. In this episode, I open up about my own confidence journey, the insecurities I've experienced, learning to stop allowing other people's opinions to control my decisions, and why confidence doesn't mean you never doubt yourself. We get into confidence vs. arrogance, comparison culture, self-worth, authenticity, limiting beliefs, and learning to trust yourself. I also share practical ways you can start building confidence right now. We talk about: Why you shouldn't wait until you “feel confident” to start How taking action actually builds confidence Why comparison can destroy your self-esteem Becoming comfortable with being different Knowing who you are outside of other people's expectations Why everybody doesn't deserve a vote on your life Building self-trust by keeping promises to yourself Being confident even when people don't like or understand you Learning to take up space without apologizing A 7-Day Confidence Challenge Powerful confidence affirmations One of the biggest lessons I've learned is this: Confidence isn't the absence of insecurity. It's deciding that your insecurities don't get to make your decisions. So here's my question for you: What would the confident version of YOU do next? Whatever answer came to mind… maybe it's time to do it. 💚 🎧 Listen to Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis on your favorite podcast platform. 👕 Shop Beyond Nrml + Dope Healer: BeyondNrml.com 📚 eBooks, planners, coaching & more: Mya's Stan Store 🔗 Everything Mya Lamis: Mya's Linktree #BeyondNrml #MyaLamis #Confidence #BuildConfidence #SelfConfidence #SelfWorth #BelieveInYourself #Authenticity #PersonalGrowth #GrowthMindset #StopComparing #MotivationPodcast #BlackPodcasters

  5. Jul 30

    These Questions Will Make You Think... | InHUEmanity Challenge | Beyond Nrml Ep. 47

    What happens when you combine uncomfortable questions, honest conversations, and a willingness to think differently? In Episode 47 of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, I play the thought-provoking card game InHUEmanity, answering questions that explore race, religion, politics, stereotypes, history, culture, and society. This isn't about having all the answers—it's about creating space for meaningful conversations, challenging perspectives, and encouraging critical thinking. ✨ In this episode we discuss: Race and racial stereotypes Religion and faith Politics and current events Society's influence on our beliefs Cultural identity Honest conversations about difficult topics Personal experiences and perspectives Why asking questions is the beginning of growth Every card sparked a different conversation, and every answer challenged me to think deeper. 💭 "Growth begins where comfort ends." Whether you agree with every perspective or not, this episode is designed to encourage respectful dialogue and thoughtful reflection. 🎧 Available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Podbean. 👕 Shop Beyond Nrml & the Dope Healer Collection https://beyondnrml.com 📘 eBooks, Coaching & Resources https://stan.store/MyaLamis 📲 Follow Me Instagram • TikTok • Facebook @MyaLamis YouTube: @ElevateWithMya #BeyondNrml #MyaLamis #InHUEmanity #RaceRelations #Politics #Religion #SocialCommentary #CriticalThinking #CurrentEvents #BlackPodcasters #PodcastDiscussion #Culture #RealTalk #ThoughtProvoking #ConversationStarter

  6. Jul 16

    Breaking Bread with Hidden Gem Cola: Second Serving | Juneteenth Special

    The conversation continues! In Part 2 of our Juneteenth special, we go even deeper into entrepreneurship, legacy, dreams, and what the future looks like for Hidden Gem Cola. We also play more games, share more laughs, and have heartfelt conversations about supporting Black-owned businesses, creating opportunities for future generations, and never giving up on your dreams. ✨ In Part 2 we discuss: Building a lasting legacy Future goals for Hidden Gem Cola Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Community support and Black-owned businesses Rapid-fire questions Cookout conversations Life lessons and unforgettable moments This episode feels like sitting around the family table on Juneteenth—sharing food, stories, and hope for the future.   #BreakingBread #BeyondNrml #MyaLamis #Juneteenth #HiddenGemCola #BlackOwnedBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #FoodPodcast #SupportBlackBusiness #BlackExcellence #WomenInBusiness #PodcastInterview #LegacyBuilding #Mukbang

  7. Jul 9

    Breaking Bread with Hidden Gem Cola | Juneteenth, Food, Faith & Entrepreneurship | Beyond Nrml Ep. 45

    Welcome to the very first episode of Breaking Bread with Beyond Nrml—a new series where great food meets even greater conversations. In Part 1, I sit down with the owner and chef of Hidden Gem Cola for a special Juneteenth mukbang. As we enjoy an incredible meal, we discuss her journey into entrepreneurship, what inspired her love for cooking, the story behind Hidden Gem Cola, and what it means to build a legacy through food. This conversation is filled with laughter, wisdom, and inspiration as we celebrate Juneteenth by highlighting Black excellence, purpose, and community. ✨ In Part 1 we discuss: The story behind Hidden Gem Cola Her childhood and passion for cooking Becoming an entrepreneur The highs and lows of owning a business Juneteenth and building generational wealth Food, faith, family, and purpose Fun games and plenty of laughs "Legacy is built one decision, one meal, and one opportunity at a time." #BreakingBread #BeyondNrml #MyaLamis #Juneteenth #HiddenGemCola #BlackOwnedBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #FoodPodcast #SupportBlackBusiness #BlackExcellence #WomenInBusiness #PodcastInterview #LegacyBuilding #Mukbang

  8. Jul 2

    Protect Your Peace: Staying Hopeful in a World That Feels Heavy | Beyond Nrml Ep. 44

    In Episode 44 of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, we're talking about something many of us are struggling with right now: protecting our peace in a world that feels overwhelming. Between constant headlines, social media, politics, financial stress, and everyday life, it's easy to feel drained. In this episode, I discuss how to stay informed without becoming consumed, protect your energy, celebrate small wins, and remain hopeful even when the world feels heavy. ✨ In this episode: Why protecting your peace is a necessity, not a luxury The difference between being informed and being overwhelmed How social media and news cycles impact mental health The importance of setting boundaries with people and information Why we need to celebrate small wins more often Supporting local businesses and building stronger communities Creating your own opportunities instead of waiting for permission Personal reflections, encouragement, affirmations, and practical mindset shifts 💭 "You don't have to carry the weight of the entire world to care about what happens in it." If you've been feeling exhausted by everything going on around you, this episode is your reminder that it's okay to pause, protect your energy, and focus on what you can control. 🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Podbean. 👕 Shop Beyond Nrml & the Dope Healer Collection: https://beyondnrml.com 📘 eBooks & Coaching: https://stan.store/MyaLamis 📲 Follow me: @MyaLamis | YouTube: @ElevateWithMya #BeyondNrml #MyaLamis #ProtectYourPeace #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCare #HealingJourney #GrowthMindset #MotivationPodcast #BlackPodcasters #PositiveMindset #SelfImprovement #ChoosePeace #DopeHealer

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Beyond Normal is more than a brand—it’s a movement. It was created for those who refuse to settle, for the dreamers, the go-getters, and the ones who know they were meant for more. We believe in elevation, resilience, and breaking barriers—because success isn’t about fitting in, it’s about rising above. Our brand represents persistence, ambition, and the power of belief—especially for minorities and underrepresented communities who are rewriting their own narratives. Beyond Normal is a daily reminder that you are capable of greatness, your dreams are valid, and anything is possible when you refuse to be ordinary. Every piece we design carries a message: elevate, push beyond limits, and create your own legacy. Beyond Nrml, because normal was never enough!

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  • Creator
    Mya Lamis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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