What's Next Mel‪?‬ Melanie Kinchen

Xian Bell, a music artist that has been placed on Apple's Music Artist to look out for in 2023. 

We sit down with Xian Bell to talk about his latest album, Crenshaw at Midnight.

We speak about his process on creating this album?

The highs and lows of being an independent music artist. 

His take on R&B being consider "dead/canceled"

You can follow Xian on social media: 

Instagram: @xian_bell

Twitter: @xian_bell

Listen to Crenshaw at Midnight album

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I speak with Jada, the CEO of INDI Media Group. Who created F**k Anxiety. We speak on creatives who might have fallen into their fear due to mental health and anxiety. Sometimes anxiety and fear pressures us into thinking that we should create or publish our work because we are not good enough. Coming together allows us to create a safe space for creatives, empaths, and more to share their fears, goals, and accomplishments.

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We see it talked about on social media or amongst family and friends but are we truly helping Black Men and their Mental Health. 

I speak with Kam, a mental health advocate on how society pressures Black Men & what it does to their mental health.

We speak on Black male celebrities and how they either help or not on raising awareness for Black Men and their mental health.

Why are older generations scared to believe that mental health is an issue or concern?

Kam Phillips facilitates programs that integrate financial and emotional wellness to prepare students for career success. After excelling with investment management firms, Kam decided to use walk away from the corporate world and use his gifts to help the next generation manage their emotions, money, and relationships.

Kam is a proud native of metro Atlanta, former college athlete, author, and mental health advocate.

Connect with Kam: 

Instagram: @itskamphillips

Website: Kameron Phillips

Non-Profit: Make True Change

Connect with Mel: 

Instagram: @whatsnextmel

Website: What's Next Mel?


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"...Lookin' for real friends (real friends), How many of us? How many of us are real friends; To real friends, to the real end, 'Til the wheels fall off, 'til the wheels don't spin..." - Kanye West (Real Friends- The Life of Pablo)
Some of our friends truly aren't real. As we continue to grow and go on our journeys of life. Friendships change because each of us go through our evolution. 
In this episode, I talk about boundaries, growth, and more with friends. 
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Website: What's Next Mel?
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It's 2022 and we're going through a transition from a global pandemic to some type of "normalcy." As we go through this transition, you have heard or seen people discussing living a Holistic lifestyle. 

Holistic living is a lifestyle that nourishes your mind, body, and soul. It is a way of looking at the bigger picture and connecting with one self. 

We speak with Jacklyn Sweet on living a Holistic lifestyle and how we can start this journey of a more conscious living. 

Jacklyn Sweet is a Certified Holistic Life and Wellness Coach, registered yoga teacher, and creator of vibes and safe spaces. Residing in sunny Los Angeles (by way of New Jersey), Jacklyn has always been a lover of health and wellness and leading a life lived well. Her passion and mission to empower women to live a life of authenticity through wellness inspired her to create “Sweet Life Sundays,” a lifestyle wellness brand founded by Jackie in 2016. Creating a sacred space that’s chill, inviting, and relatable for WOC to heal, release, and restore in their divine feminine energy is what Jacklyn prides herself in. One of Jacklyn’s favorite quotes to live by is, “Success is the child of audacity”. Live boldly!



Connect with Jacklyn: 

Instagram: @jacklynsweet, @sweetlifesundays

Website: Sweet Life Sundays

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Instagram: @whatsnextmel

Website: What's Next Mel?

Youtube: What's Next Mel?


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Christina Flach is a Celebrity Makeup and Hair Artist and the creator/CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup.
Christina was married to professional tennis player, Ken Flach. In 2018, he died after a brief bout of sepsis. Since then, Christina has been dedicated to raising public awareness of the danger of sepsis, the symptoms to watch for, and the importance of receiving swift medical attention. She has partnered with Sepsis Alliance to produce awareness campaigns highlighting Ken’s story.
On this episode, we talk to Christina about facing your imposter syndrome head on and how to overcome it while running a business. 
Imposter Syndrome is doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. High-achieving people have a difficult time accepting their accomplishments. Many question whether they deserve their accolades. 
Connect with Christina: 
Instagram: @christinaflachmakeup
Website: Christina Flach
Stay connected with us: 
Instagram: @whatsnextmel
Youtube: What's Next Mel?
Website: What's Next Mel?

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