Create Yourself: Imagery. Intimacy. Innovation.

Joyce Kyles
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Greetings and welcome to a place where people from all walks of life and various backgrounds around the world come to share their transformative personal and professional stories  of restoration, confidence, clarity, advocacy, inspiration, and empowerment. The are here to share their solution-centered strategies, tangible tools, resources, and affirming guidance. If you are ready to transition, transform, and thrive, THIS is the podcast for you. Whether starting a business, leaving corporate, transitioning from a traumatic experience, advocating for social justice, seeking financial guidance...if you're ready to create the life you desire and deserve, chances are, you'll find what you need here!

  1. Create Yourself featuring Eddie L. Johnson

    1d ago

    Create Yourself featuring Eddie L. Johnson

    “Sometimes, good things fall apart so that better things can fall together.”-Marilyn Monroe. In this episode, Breakthrough Expert Eddie Johnson offers a very thought-provoking conversation about leadership, resilience, embracing change, coaching, and the powerful life transitions that have shaped his journey. Learn more about what led to the writing of his book and how faith has continued to be his anchor. If you’ve been laid off, are ready to pivot, are experiencing a ‘what’s next’ moment in your personal or professional life, or know someone who is, lean into this conversation.  About Eddie: Eddie L. Johnson is a Breakthrough Expert who empowers professionals to overcome challenges, embrace new beginnings, and unlock their full potential. Centered on human connection, empathy, and positivity, Eddie equips clients with clear, actionable tools that turn setbacks into opportunities. As a Career Strategist, Eddie supports professionals who are silently searching, recently laid off, and faith-driven professionals navigating high-stakes career transitions with clarity, confidence, positioning, and forward momentum. With a blend of practical strategies and tailored coaching, Eddie motivates professionals to take the next step, one focused move at a time, helping them to realize their next breakthrough is just one step away! Connect with Eddie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieljohnsone4/  Website: https://www.eddieljohnson.com/  Support the show

    36 min
  2. Create Yourself featuring Dr. Sam March Clark

    Jun 23

    Create Yourself featuring Dr. Sam March Clark

    Dr. Sam March Clark’s insights around traditional and nontraditional health and wellness will inspire you to rethink how you’re truly caring for yourselves. We deeply discuss the high level of judgment and low level of consideration when it comes to women’s health and needs, her current virtual health practice, her unique and proprietary framework, and the book she authored that’s indeed changing lives.  About Dr. March Clark: Dr. Samantha March Clark is a Doctor of Chiropractic with 12 years in practice, a Health Performance & AI Strategist, and an NIH-affiliated researcher who helps high-performing leaders understand what their bodies are trying to tell them. Her mission became deeply personal when she watched high performance destroy her father — and nearly followed him into the same fate herself. That experience didn’t just change her career; it became the foundation of everything she does today. Through her proprietary Rmoniz® Framework, she helps high-achieving leaders — especially women navigating hormonal shifts, leadership pressure, and major life transitions — finally choose harmony over survival, instead of pushing themselves toward burnout. She’s also the author of Harmonize Your Life: Finding Alignment From Within, and works with both individuals and organizations to bridge the gap between clinical insight and real-world performance. Her message is simple but powerful: you are not broken or behind. You’re whole, healing, and becoming. Connect with Dr. March Clark:  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drsamclark Instagram: www.instagram.com/drsammarch Order Your Book Here: https://www.rmonizliving.com/the-book-for-wellness-coaching Support the show

    35 min
  3. Create Yourself featuring Dr. Tyler Hodges

    Jun 16

    Create Yourself featuring Dr. Tyler Hodges

    There is power in the pivot, and it may cost your comfort. Dr. Hodges, however, isn’t afraid to explore and execute. This episode explores legacy, transition, community building, and a unique journey from news to education and her current space in healthcare. As the founder of Sister Soul Glow, you’ll learn about her intentionality around creating a platform to support Black Women and her unique, upcoming conference. Tune in and be sure to connect with her afterward! About Dr. Hodges: Dr. Tyler J. Hodges is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. She is passionate about cultivating a sense of belonging and connection for marginalized communities in the workplace and collaborating with partners to build cultures of equity. She has been an avid DEI practitioner and researcher in a variety of functional areas across institutions and organizations throughout the United States. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, karaoke, and leading with her women's empowerment organization, Sister Soul Glow. Connect with Dr. Hodges: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-hodges-ed-d-7431a368/ Instagram: @sistersoulglow, @beingtylerj Website: sistersoulglow.mystrikingly.com Support the show

    41 min
  4. Create Yourself featuring Dawn Adams

    Jun 5

    Create Yourself featuring Dawn Adams

    As founder and CEO of OHM (Open Heart Ministry) Publishing Co. since 1998, she is the epitome of what it means to do it yourself, and she does so with excellence. She shares about her podcast launch, “Cafe Talk”, business tools and resources, overcoming unhealthy relationships, and the distractions that almost derailed her destiny. And she even has an upcoming book signing event that includes yours truly! Dawn is a woman after God’s heart and thoughtful, meaningful insights. Tune in and be sure to connect with her afterward. About Dawn: Dawn Adams is a certified life/business coach with an Associate's in Social Work, a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Research Studies, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration. With nearly 30 years of experience, the author is a passionate writer with a creative and concise tone seeking to help people who are suffering from mental anguish due to childhood trauma and poor decision-making as adults.  Having won two International Impact Book Awards in 2025 for Art of Online Dating (Where do we go from here?) and Joyful Noise (Changing the lyrics of your past), she provides sound resolutions to inner conflicts, transitioning those in need from trauma to triumph one book at a time. She now lives on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia, where she is focused on her books, speaking engagements, and Café Talk podcast.  Connect with Dawn: Website: www.booksbydawn.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-adams-833485201 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newgeorgiapeach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawn.adams.177500 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dawn-n9x Support the show

    37 min
  5. Create Yourself featuring Coach Jordan Nichols

    Jun 2

    Create Yourself featuring Coach Jordan Nichols

    In this episode, Coach Jordan discusses his journey as founder and editor-in-chief of Entrepreneurs of Color Magazine. He candidly shares his transformative pivot in his branding, tying in his business and fitness coaching for youth and athletes, and how poetry and spoken word saved him. And, his book is a must-have for business owners and those aspiring! Listen and connect with him, just in time for his upcoming launches. About Coach Nichols: Coach Jordan Nichols, also known as Preech da GodBody, is an entrepreneur, media founder, author, and public speaker born in Pensacola, FL. His journey began with early entrepreneurship and expanded into entertainment and media in 2011 with his blog What’s The News?, laying the foundation for a career centered around storytelling, business, and community impact. As a traveling spoken word artist, Jordan has performed across multiple states while building his brand and hosting community-driven events. In 2013, he founded Entrepreneurs of Color Magazine, which expanded into networking events and the “Let’s Talk Business” podcast. He is also the author of the Amazon #1 Best-Seller, 100 Tools & Resources to Boost Your Brand. Connect with Coach Nichols: Calendly Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Support the show

    23 min
  6. Create Yourself featuring Dr. Clara Denise West

    May 5

    Create Yourself featuring Dr. Clara Denise West

    Black women and workplace challenges. A daughter's suicide attempt. Historical context. Career advocacy. The Civil Rights movement. Restorative frameworks. Dr. Clara Denise West provides a data driven, transparent and transformative blueprint as well as the opportunity to hear her perspectives from a personal and professional experience lens.  About Dr. West: Dr. Clara Denise West is a systems engineer and author who applies rigorous analysis to decode institutional behavior and build protection frameworks. One of fewer than 3,000 Black women in U.S. history to earn a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, she spent 27 years documenting systematic racism in federal STEM (NASA, U.S. Army) and testified before Congress, contributing to the No FEAR Act of 2002. After her daughter's suicide attempt following relentless school bullying, Dr. West applied the same systems engineering approach to peer dynamics and institutional failure, creating Koko and Friends™—a comprehensive K-12 restorative SEL system. Author of THE COLLISION: White Male Fragility Meets Black Female Resilience—Lessons Learned, Dr. West provides systems analysis of institutional power for Black women navigating hostile workspaces and restorative frameworks for children facing peer-driven harm. Same methodology. Different populations. One mission: protection when institutions fail. Connect with Dr. West: Personal Website: www.claradenisewestphd.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clara-west-ph-d-794a20a/ Instagram: @dwest200 Facebook: facebook.com/denise.west.313 Book -THE COLLISION: www.thecollisionbook.com Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/189231312X Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-collision-clara-denise-west/1149700424 Independent Bookstores: https://www.strandbooks.com/the-collision-white-male-fragility-meets-black-female-resilience-lessons-learned-9781892313126.html KOKO AND FRIENDS: www.kokoandfriends.com & www.kokoandfriendsfoundation.org Support the show

    46 min
  7. Create Yourself featuring Dr. Rev. Sarita Wilson-Anderson

    Apr 28

    Create Yourself featuring Dr. Rev. Sarita Wilson-Anderson

    "Life is a series of movements." This "PK" is living and extending the legacy of her family. She epitomizes 'your gifts will make room for you', using words and movement in all aspects of her life. While this episode is inspiring, it's also quite informative in articulating creative ways to use your resources, dance to the rhythm of life, and operate in your purpose and potential.  About Rev. Dr. Wilson-Anderson: Rev. Dr. Sarita Wilson-Anderson is a native of Hampton, VA, and resides in Memphis, TN.  Currently, she serves as an Itinerant Elder in the AME Church and is the Director of Spiritual Care at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.  At the heart of her ministry is the mantra, Dance the Word.  Through this ministry, which is a unique combination of liturgical dance and pastoral counseling, she focuses on spiritual resilience and self-care.  Her most recent book, Dance the Word:  Healing Grief and Trauma through Liturgical Dance, is a practical resource for both dancers and non-dancers to find healing and hope through movement. Connect with Rev. Dr. Wilson-Anderson: Website: www.dancethewordministries.com Email: drrevsaritawilson@aol.com Dance The Word – FB Sarita Wilson Anderson FB Sarita Wilson-Anderson – LinkedIn Revritasue - IG Support the show

    32 min
  8. Create Yourself featuring Simone Oliver

    Apr 21

    Create Yourself featuring Simone Oliver

    This episode is a timeless conversation filled with nuggets from the very beginning. ‘Walk by faith’ is more than spiritual. Simone Oliver takes us on a journey from interior design and educator, to seminary, and her stubbornness to master and move on to what’s next. We’ll talk survival, the joys of 1-on-1 coaching, purpose in our experiences, eliminating the noise of what ‘everybody’ is doing, and what it means to let your life lead you.  About Simone Simone Oliver is an ordained minister, educator, author, and speaker. She is the founder of ReVision Ministries and its subsidiary ReVision Women Coaching & Consulting, where she prophetically coaches women in ministry and domestic violence survivors who desire to strengthen their faith. Rev. Oliver received the Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary with a certificate in Women’s Studies. She was the recipient of the John Alan Swink Award for Excellence in Preaching.  Rev. Oliver has published Think Like Christ, The Pearl of God’s Eye, From Grace to Grace: A Prayer & Healing Journal, and has co-authored three additional books. She is also an honored recipient of the Phoenix Award from Harambe Social Services for her work in the field of domestic violence. As passionate as she is about ministry and writing, her greatest joy is life with her husband and daughter. Connect with Simone BEST WAY is email: admin@revision-ministries.org Website: https://www.revision-ministries.org/ Support the show

    31 min
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Greetings and welcome to a place where people from all walks of life and various backgrounds around the world come to share their transformative personal and professional stories  of restoration, confidence, clarity, advocacy, inspiration, and empowerment. The are here to share their solution-centered strategies, tangible tools, resources, and affirming guidance. If you are ready to transition, transform, and thrive, THIS is the podcast for you. Whether starting a business, leaving corporate, transitioning from a traumatic experience, advocating for social justice, seeking financial guidance...if you're ready to create the life you desire and deserve, chances are, you'll find what you need here!

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