Sunday SoulDay

Damesha Craig
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🔋 Fuel for Your Mind, Body, Soul & Heart — New Episodes Every Sunday at 1PM PST Welcome to Sunday SoulDay with Damesha Craig, Founder, Leadership Purpose Alchemist & Startup Advisor, as she sits down with athletes, entertainers, founders, executives, coaches, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to explore real conversations on personal transformation & the pursuit of purpose. 🌿 Topics covered: Harmonizing business success with personal wellness Healing trauma Turning pain into purpose Mindset shifts for high achievers Neuroscience Spiritual growth for leaders Real stories of resilience, growth, and transformation 🎙 Whether you’re a founder, corporate executive, entertainer, parent, people leader, coach, or simply someone on a growth journey — Sunday SoulDay is your weekly leadership reset to align your mind, body, soul and heart. ✅ Subscribe & turn on notifications to never miss your Sunday fuel! About your host: Damesha Craig, Leadership Purpose Alchemist | Startup Board Advisor | Founder of Leadership Garden and Talent Connect Network | Author | Mom | Speaker

  1. Burnout Is a Signal—Not the Problem | Graham Skidmore (S4 E9)

    MAR 29

    Burnout Is a Signal—Not the Problem | Graham Skidmore (S4 E9)

    What happens when you walk away from conventional success—and step into sovereignty? In this powerful episode of Sunday SoulDay, we sit down with Graham Skidmore, former Rocket Mortgage executive turned entrepreneur, educator, and systems thinker, to explore the deeper truth behind burnout, identity, and reclaiming personal power. After two decades helping scale one of corporate America’s most influential client acquisition engines, Graham experienced what many would call burnout—but what he now recognizes as a profound spiritual initiation. That moment didn’t break him. It redirected him. Today, Graham is building systems that honor the soul, restore agency, and integrate ethical AI to support human potential—not replace it. 🌱 In this episode, we explore: The hidden truth behind burnout—and why it’s often a turning point Why “the systems are broken, not the people” How fear, trauma, and conditioning shape our lives—and how to transform them Reclaiming personal sovereignty in a world of one-size-fits-all systems The role of ethical AI in supporting human intelligence and evolution What it means to live in alignment with your authentic self 🌿 About Graham’s Work Graham is the founder of: EnGen — a nonprofit incubating healing, education, and decentralized community SATH Solutions — building ethical, soul-aligned AI infrastructure Harmony Health — helping individuals reconnect with their potential through education, tools, and practitioner support He is also the creator of I Didn’t Come With an Owner’s Manual, a multi-part YouTube teaching series and forthcoming book that explores how personal growth, healing, and self-awareness are deeply connected to how we understand ourselves—and the systems we live within. 🌸 Why this conversation matters This episode challenges the idea that something is “wrong” with you. Instead, it offers a new perspective: 👉 What if your struggles are not failures—but signals? 👉 What if your path isn’t broken—but misaligned? 👉 What if your power was never lost—just buried? 🌱 Who this is for Leaders navigating burnout or identity shifts Founders and creators questioning conventional success Anyone seeking deeper alignment, healing, and purpose Those curious about the intersection of consciousness, systems, and AI 🌿 Subscribe for more conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: ⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com https://www.dameshacraig.com/ #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #ConsciousLeadership #AI #Healing #Sovereignty #SundaySoulDay

    56 min
  2. From Pro Footballer to $20M Entrepreneur: Ben Camara on KLIQ, Creator Economy, and Scaling (S4 E8)

    MAR 22

    From Pro Footballer to $20M Entrepreneur: Ben Camara on KLIQ, Creator Economy, and Scaling (S4 E8)

    What does it really take to transition from elite athlete to successful entrepreneur and build a $20M business along the way? In this powerful episode, we sit down with performance coach, investor, and founder Ben Camara to explore the mindset, identity shifts, and systems behind sustainable success. From his early career as a professional footballer across the UK and Europe to coaching global icons like Kate Moss and Madonna, Ben shares the unseen realities of high performance, pressure, and reinvention. We dive deep into the pivotal transition from sport to entrepreneurship, the emotional toll of losing your first identity, and how Ben rebuilt his purpose through coaching and business. With nearly $20M in sales and over 15 years of experience scaling companies in wellness and technology, Ben breaks down what truly separates thriving founders from those who struggle. We also explore his latest venture, KLIQ—backed by Google for Startups and Serena Ventures—and how it’s transforming the creator economy by helping coaches and creators build their own apps, own their audience, and turn content into real revenue. If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or leader navigating growth, identity, and scale, this conversation will challenge how you think about ownership, systems, and success. In this episode, we cover: Lessons from professional football: pressure, resilience, and identity Navigating life after sport and rebuilding purpose Coaching high-profile clients and patterns among elite performers The shift from coach to investor and systems thinker What investors really look for in founders and ideas Building and scaling companies to $20M in sales The vision behind KLIQ and fixing the broken creator economy Why ownership matters more than ever for creators The mindset shift from content creator to business owner What separates successful creators from struggling ones The future of creator-led platforms and digital ownership Learn more: Camara Coaching: https://www.camaracoaching.com/ KLIQ: https://www.joinkliq.io 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: ⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com #creatoreconomy #joinkliq #coachingplatform #entrepreneurs

    58 min
  3. How to Release Hidden Anger & Emotional Burnout with Jennifer Grove, Venting Coach (S4 E7)

    MAR 14

    How to Release Hidden Anger & Emotional Burnout with Jennifer Grove, Venting Coach (S4 E7)

    Are you carrying unspoken anger, resentment, or exhaustion — but don’t have a safe space to release it? In this episode of Sunday SoulDay, I sit down with Jennifer [Last Name], a venting coach, yoga teacher, and transformational guide who helps high-achieving women reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their power, and return to authentic ease. Jennifer’s journey — from corporate accountant to yoga teacher to health and mind coach — is a story of resilience, awakening, and radical self-compassion. Today, she empowers women to let go of the hidden weight they’ve been carrying and step into alignment. We explore: 🌱 Why so many women suppress emotions, and how safe venting can heal 🌱 Jennifer’s awakening at a retreat in Costa Rica that changed everything 🌱 Her transition from corporate to a purpose-driven life 🌱 Why self-care is like the 10,000-hour rule — and what consistency really looks like 🌱 How breathwork, EFT tapping, and movement help women transform 🌱 The gender differences in power, validation, and healing 🌱 Why adapting your healing tools matters as you evolve ✨ If you’ve ever felt drained, disconnected, or like you’re carrying more than your share, this episode will give you the permission — and the tools — to release, reset, and realign. Connect with Jennifer Grove: https://www.jgrovewellness.com/ 🔔 Subscribe to Sunday SoulDay for soulful conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: ⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com

    48 min
  4. She Quit Her Job at 6 Months Pregnant | LauraAura on Gutsy Moves & Honest Branding (S4 E6)

    FEB 28

    She Quit Her Job at 6 Months Pregnant | LauraAura on Gutsy Moves & Honest Branding (S4 E6)

    What does it really take to make a gutsy move? And when was your last gutsy move? I’m joined by LauraAura, keynote speaker, coach, and host of The Gutsy Podcast, who quit her full-time job at 6½ months pregnant to launch her first business. That was just the beginning of her Gutsy moves. For years, she fought to keep her branding studio alive… until she realized the business she built had started owning her. Exhausted. Anxious. Cash-poor. Resentful. Something had to change. In this conversation, LauraAura shares what happened when she got brutally honest with herself and stopped building her life around “shoulds.” We talk about identity, burnout, clarity, and what it really means to build a brand that feels aligned instead of performative. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your own business, this episode will hit home. 🎙️ In this episode, we cover: • The courage behind quitting her job while pregnant • How to recognize when your business is consuming you • Why radical honesty is the foundation of aligned branding • How to strip away societal “shoulds” • What a true “gutsy move” looks like in business • 2–3 practical steps to simplify your brand message today • Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship • One powerful exercise to help you come alive again For 17+ years, LauraAura has helped people break through resistance and take bold action. Today, she’s a full-time keynote speaker and coach, featured in WealthInsider and Yahoo! News, with a Top 100 Global Podcast and a community of 60k+ people who show up for her lovingly blunt guidance. Her message is simple but powerful: Your mind can fuel your next big move… or keep you stuck. Connect with LauraAura https://lauraaura.com/ https://lauraaura.com/gutsy-collective/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatlauraaura/ If you’re ready to stop hesitating and start building something that actually feels like you, this episode is for you. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s one gutsy move you’ve been avoiding? 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: ⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with our host: Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com #gutsy #entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #changeyourmindsetchangeyourlife

    57 min
  5. *Bonus* From Grief to Growth: Satara Brown on Healing, Entrepreneurship & Yoga in the Park (S4 E5)

    FEB 23

    *Bonus* From Grief to Growth: Satara Brown on Healing, Entrepreneurship & Yoga in the Park (S4 E5)

    What happens when grief becomes the catalyst for growth? In this powerful bonus episode of Sunday SoulDay Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneur and marketing strategist Satara Brown to explore her journey from law enforcement to full-time entrepreneurship — and how the devastating loss of her mother transformed her life and purpose. Satara opens up about navigating burnout, homelessness, and grief — and how free yoga classes in the park became a lifeline during her darkest season. Today, she’s building purpose-driven ventures through SB Consulting Firm, GirlBossBrand, and The Balance Suite, and preparing to open her own yoga studio in 2026. We discuss: Pivoting careers with faith and resilience Building businesses “messily” and learning as you go Supporting burned-out women entrepreneurs The healing power of yoga and community Turning pain into purpose-driven leadership Staying consistent when growth feels slow If you’re navigating grief, burnout, reinvention, or the desire to pivot into something more aligned, this conversation will encourage and empower you. Satara’s story is proof that your lowest season can become the foundation for your highest calling. 🎧 Listen now and be reminded: healing and ambition can coexist. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: ⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com

    39 min
  6. From Layoffs to Leadership: Katheline Jean-Pierre on Scaling Side Businesses & Thriving in Tech (S4 E4)

    FEB 21

    From Layoffs to Leadership: Katheline Jean-Pierre on Scaling Side Businesses & Thriving in Tech (S4 E4)

    What does it take to rise to the top 5% of performers in corporate America—while navigating layoffs, pivots, and the unique challenges of being a Black woman in tech? In this powerful episode of Sunday SoulDay, I sit down with Katheline Jean-Pierre, a transformative tech executive, investor, and podcast host of Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®. With two decades leading billion-dollar portfolios at Google and LinkedIn, Katheline now helps leaders and entrepreneurs future-proof their careers, build thriving side businesses, and scale with purpose. We cover: 🌱 How Black women are being disproportionately impacted by layoffs—and what the future of work could look like 🌱 Building & scaling a side business to become layoff-proof 🌱 Leveraging your personal brand on LinkedIn to land deals, clients, and portfolio opportunities 🌱 The Top 5% Method®: How to accelerate your career and earn like the elite performers 🌱 Her journey through multiple pivots—from music to tech to entrepreneurship 🌱 Self-care, motherhood, and staying fueled mind, body, and soul If you’re a professional, entrepreneur, or changemaker navigating uncertainty, this episode will show you how to root yourself, rise with clarity, and lead with impact. About Katheline Katheline Jean-Pierre is a transformative tech executive, entrepreneur, and former Silicon Valley leader who has driven billion-dollar growth at Google and LinkedIn. She spent a decade at Google as Head of Sales, managing billion-dollar portfolios and earning the highly coveted Outstanding Manager Award, given to less than 1% of employees. She later served as Managing Director at LinkedIn, leading enterprise marketing solutions across financial services, venture, and Canadian operations. Today, she is the Founder and CEO of Driving Impact Ventures, where she helps high-performers and organizations scale their influence, revenue, and leadership impact using her Top 5% Method®. She is also the host of the globally ranked podcast Driving Impact, which reached Apple’s Top 200 Business Podcasts and 100,000+ monthly downloads at its peak. Katheline brings deep expertise in AI-driven growth strategies, executive leadership, and career acceleration — helping leaders break into the top 5% of their industries through her career accelerator programs and LinkedIn personal branding services. Top 5% Method® Career Accelerator Coaching Program: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/career-accelerator-coaching-program-for-tech-workers Top 5% Method® Brand authority & Product Launch Program: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/the-brand-authority-system Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@Top5PercentMethod⁩ 👉 Subscribe to ⁨@sundaysoulday⁩ for more conversations on leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven growth. Hosted by: ⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com

    1h 7m
  7. Bonus Episode: How to Break Free from Pressure & Perform at Your Peak | Elle Ingalls (S4 E3)

    FEB 15

    Bonus Episode: How to Break Free from Pressure & Perform at Your Peak | Elle Ingalls (S4 E3)

    In this powerful bonus episode, we welcome Elle Ingalls, author of The Pressure-Free CEO and Pressure-Free Parenting, and creator of The Pressure-Free Method — a revolutionary performance framework helping high achievers break free from chronic stress and unlock sustainable success. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to students and parents, Elle’s work is transforming how leaders approach pressure, resilience, and peak performance. With a unique background as a performance coach, executive, college athlete, and professional musician, Elle developed a method designed to stop the fight-or-flight stress response before it starts — allowing leaders to make sharper decisions, build resilience, and achieve high performance without burnout. We Discuss: Why high achievers often operate in hidden fight-or-flight mode The neuroscience behind stress and decision-making How CEOs can lead effectively without internal pressure overload Practical tools to prevent burnout before it begins The connection between leadership, parenting, and performance How to build resilience without sacrificing well-being If you're a CEO, entrepreneur, executive, parent, or high-performing professional navigating stress and responsibility, this conversation will reshape how you think about success. Pressure doesn’t have to define your performance. 📣 Upcoming Event in Napa with Elle 📣 Pressure-Free Retreat in Napa Valley, CA. February 27 - March 1, 2026 RESERVE today! https://pressure-free.lpages.co/pressure-free-retreat-napa-2026/ #naparetreat #pressurefree #stresskills #leadershiptips #executive #highperformancecoaching 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com

    1h 10m
  8. From Detroit Hustles to Global Influence | James Norman on Audience Intelligence, AI & Black Equity (S4 E2)

    FEB 15

    From Detroit Hustles to Global Influence | James Norman on Audience Intelligence, AI & Black Equity (S4 E2)

    In this episode, we sit down with James Norman, Founder & CEO of Pilotly. How does a teenager hustling in Detroit grow into a tech founder shaping the future of streaming, artificial intelligence, and audience intelligence for global media companies? In this episode, serial entrepreneur, investor, and pioneering technologist James Norman shares how he built multiple companies at the intersection of media, technology, and data — including founding Pilotly, the first audience intelligence and market research platform built specifically for creative content. James breaks down how audience intelligence is transforming Hollywood, streaming platforms, and digital media — giving studios and brands real data about how audiences feel before content goes live. We dive deep into: 🔥 Building one of the earliest online retailers in 1994 🔥 Launching streaming technology in 2007 before it was mainstream 🔥 Creating an audience intelligence platform used by major entertainment companies 🔥 Raising capital as a Black tech founder 🔥 Scaling startups with limited funding 🔥 AI’s impact on storytelling and creative industries 🔥 Leadership, resilience, and mental clarity under pressure 🔥 Advancing Black equity through technology and venture investing This conversation explores: Audience intelligence in media and entertainment AI and the future of creative content Market research for streaming platforms Startup resilience and founder mindset Black founders in tech and venture capital Building data-driven companies in Hollywood James Norman isn’t just building startups — he’s building infrastructure for creative intelligence, cultural equity, and ownership in the digital economy. If you’re a founder, media executive, AI innovator, creative technologist, or investor interested in audience intelligence, streaming, and the future of media — this episode is for you. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com Happy Black History Month 24/7/365 #AudienceIntelligence #AI #StreamingTechnology #BlackFounders #MediaInnovation #StartupJourney #TechLeadership #CreativeEconomy

    58 min
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🔋 Fuel for Your Mind, Body, Soul & Heart — New Episodes Every Sunday at 1PM PST Welcome to Sunday SoulDay with Damesha Craig, Founder, Leadership Purpose Alchemist & Startup Advisor, as she sits down with athletes, entertainers, founders, executives, coaches, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to explore real conversations on personal transformation & the pursuit of purpose. 🌿 Topics covered: Harmonizing business success with personal wellness Healing trauma Turning pain into purpose Mindset shifts for high achievers Neuroscience Spiritual growth for leaders Real stories of resilience, growth, and transformation 🎙 Whether you’re a founder, corporate executive, entertainer, parent, people leader, coach, or simply someone on a growth journey — Sunday SoulDay is your weekly leadership reset to align your mind, body, soul and heart. ✅ Subscribe & turn on notifications to never miss your Sunday fuel! About your host: Damesha Craig, Leadership Purpose Alchemist | Startup Board Advisor | Founder of Leadership Garden and Talent Connect Network | Author | Mom | Speaker

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  • Creator
    Damesha Craig
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2023, Sunday SoulDay
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