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. Sep 8

    Create Yourself featuring Kendra Appling

    Kendra Appling shared how she transformed her experience as a domestic violence survivor into a mission of advocacy and empowerment. We discussed the importance of education, survivor-centered support, and the resources offered through Awakening Voices. The conversation emphasized replacing judgment with compassion and helping survivors find safety, strength, and freedom.  About Kendra: “I am the Founder and Executive Director of Awaken Voices Domestic Violence Services, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to empowering survivors through support, education, and advocacy. I’m also a Certified Domestic Violence Advocate and a 16-year survivor of domestic violence, so this work is deeply personal; it’s not just work, it’s purpose. I understand firsthand the fear, barriers, and silence that survivors face, which allows me to connect with them through lived experience, compassion, and understanding. Awaken Voices provides survivor-centered support, including safety and exit planning, resource navigation, support groups, community education, and empowerment-based training. Our goal is to help survivors rebuild confidence, restore self-worth, find their voices, and move from survival to empowerment. What excites me most is seeing lives transformed. As we expand across Georgia through partnerships, outreach, and education, we are breaking cycles, restoring hope, raising awareness, and changing the way the story ends.” Connect with Kendra: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwakenvoicesdomesticviolenceservicesInc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenvoicesinc/ Linkedln:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/awakenvoices TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@awaken.voices.inc Support the show

    Create Yourself featuring Kendra Appling

  2. Sep 1

    Create Yourself featuring Bisharah Shabazz

    What happens when you walk boldly in your purpose? Today, we’ll hear from AlignHer founder Bisharah Shabazz for an empowering conversation about leadership, growth, and giving yourself and others a chance. Get ready to be inspired to live intentionally, empowered, and aligned.  About Bisharah: Bisharah Shabazz is the Founder and CEO of AlignHer Inc., a professional development firm specializing in coaching and mentoring for Black and brown women and young women. Her journey started early: at 15, she opened her own SnoBiz franchise, was named a national finalist for the Girls Going Places Scholarship, and was featured on the cover of Black Enterprise for Teens. Years later, in a corporate leadership role, Bisharah discovered her true calling: intentionally pouring into young Black and brown women professionally. That experience became the turning point that led her to found AlignHer, where she now helps women build professional readiness, confidence, and leadership skills at every stage of their journey. Based in Atlanta, Bisharah is driven by faith, authenticity, and a deep belief in the power of intentional growth.    Connect with Bisharah: Website: www.alignher.global   Email: bisharah@alignher.global Support the show

    Create Yourself featuring Bisharah Shabazz

  3. Aug 18

    Create Yourself featuring Janice Williams RN

    Registered Nurse Janice Williams’ journey as a caregiving consultant and her work with family caregivers comes from a place of passion and personal experience, leading her to found Caregivers Respite and later pivot to JOW Consulting. Today we are emphasizing the importance of respite and proactive care planning, Janice’s unique services, the Women Who Care Bootcamp, and her must-have book, “Caregiving and Understanding Respite.” You’ll find today’s segment relevant, with great gems throughout for caring for yourself, not just others.  Janice Williams is a Registered and Faith Community Nurse. This year she is celebrating her 30th year in nursing and 15th year working with Family Caregivers. She founded the non-profit Caregiver’s Respite in 2010-22, out of her own experience caring for her father. Janice is passionate about seeing family caregivers like herself succeed by becoming more informed and taking better care of themselves. About Janice: Author-Book: Caregiving and Understanding Respite:  Caregiving and Understanding Respite Published in 2 research articles, one on Caregiving and Communication, the other on Transitional  Care.Business: JOW Consulting - Coaching, Care coordination, and Long -term care planning Events:  Day of Respite ---- Break for a Family CaregiverWomen Who Care Boot camp ----- Care planning Boot campAwards:  Lois Barnes Commitment to Respite Award 2024Connect with Janice: Website: Janice-Williams.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicewilliamsrn/ Facebook: Janice Williams RN Support the show

    Create Yourself featuring Janice Williams RN

  4. Jun 30

    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

    Create Yourself featuring Eddie L. Johnson

  5. 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

    Create Yourself featuring Dr. Sam March Clark

  6. 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

    Create Yourself featuring Dr. Tyler Hodges

  7. 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

    Create Yourself featuring Dawn Adams

  8. 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

    Create Yourself featuring Coach Jordan Nichols
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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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