The Be Well Beautiful People Podcast

Be Well Beautiful People
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The Be Well Beautiful People Podcast

Featuring dynamic individuals from around the globe to inspire you to center healing and liberation in every area of your life. Join host and founder Demarra West as she interviews inspiring individuals worldwide. Hear personal stories and insights providing practical advice to help you heal, liberate yourself, and rise to new levels in every area of your life.

  1. 5D AGO

    Reimagining Justice Through the Lens of Survivors with Carol Adams

    Be Well Beautiful People podcast, the show that inspires you to live your best joy filled life by centering healing and liberation above all.  In this powerful super extended episode, Demarra West is joined by Carol Adams, a survivor, retired officer, and advocate who has spent decades transforming the system from the inside out. Carol shares her deeply personal story of loss and resilience, and how her lived experience has shaped everything she does to fight for survivors. Throughout this raw and honest conversation, she reminds us that real change begins with us. In this episode they talk about: Carol’s path from personal loss to public serviceHow her trauma shaped the way she approaches justiceWhy real healing takes more than leaving an unsafe homeThe role generational trauma plays in Black and brown communitiesAdvice for survivors who want to speak up and move toward healing Connect with Carol Adams: Website: thecaroladamsfoundation.org Linkedin: Carol Adams For more resources, visit ⁠www.bewellbeautifulpeople.org⁠ or to schedule a free consultation, reach us through ⁠here⁠. You can also subscribe to our mailing list ⁠here⁠ to receive weekly inspirational content, exclusive offerings, and updates to be the first to know. To support us and the work that we do, please follow us on social media at @bewellbeautifulpeople on all platforms or through ⁠here⁠. You can also donate through ⁠here⁠ to support our healing & liberation programming at Be Well Beautiful People.

    1h 15m

  2. JUN 12

    Reclaiming Ourselves Through Strength Training with Coach Greg Wallace

    This Father’s Day, Be Well Beautiful People presents a moving conversation about what it really means to be strong from the inside out. In this special episode, host Demarra West sits down with Coach Greg Wallace, veteran fitness educator and founder of IATO Fitness, whose faith-centered approach invites us to see our bodies not as something to fix but as something sacred and worth caring for. Coach Wallace is also the personal trainer who walked alongside Demarra at the very start of her own transformation. After nearly 20 years of struggling with her health, she released more than 40 pounds, a journey not just about weight loss, but about healing, self-love, and learning to honor her body in a whole new way. Together, they explore how strength, when rooted in intention, care, and faith, can lead to liberation and wholeness. What you'll hear in this episode: Coach Wallace’s faith-rooted approach to fitnessHow trauma and stress show up in the bodyHonoring the body as part of healingSpiritual reconnection through intentional movementLetting go of grind culture in wellnessReclaiming your body with small, consistent steps This episode is for anyone learning to reconnect with their body with grace, faith, and the belief that healing is always possible.Connect with Coach Greg Wallace MS: Website: ⁠https://iatofitness.com Facebook: IATO Fitness Instagram: ⁠@iatofitness Linkedin: ⁠Greg Wallace For more resources, visit www.bewellbeautifulpeople.org or to schedule a free consultation, reach us through here. You can also subscribe to our mailing list here to receive weekly inspirational content, exclusive offerings, and updates to be the first to know. To support us and the work that we do, please follow us on social media at @bewellbeautifulpeople on all platforms. You can also donate through at www.bewellbeautifulpeople.org to support our healing & liberation programming at Be Well Beautiful People.

    53 min

  3. FEB 26

    Healing & Liberation Through African Dance & Tradition with Kukuwa

    Be Well Beautiful People podcast, the show that inspires you to live your best joy filled life by centering healing and liberation above all.  For this special Black History Month episode, Demarra West sits down with Kukuwa, aka Mama Kuks,—an African dance icon, global wellness leader, and cultural ambassador—to explore the power of movement as a tool for healing, liberation, and cultural connection. Born and raised in Ghana, Kukuwa has dedicated her life to preserving and sharing the power of African dance as a tool for healing and vitality. As the founder of Kukuwa® Fitness, Africa With Us Travel, and the Africa With Us Foundation, she has built a global movement that empowers people to embrace joy, wellness, and cultural connection. From training First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House to being recognized by Oprah, her impact is undeniable, inspiring people worldwide to move with purpose and reconnect with the motherland. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 3:27 The role of dance in healing and transformation 9:57 Her winding pathway to becoming a professional dancer  14:01 Building a global fitness & travel brand rooted in African culture 22:23 African healing practices the world overlooks 33:39 From Oprah to Michelle Obama—How Kukuwa’s work gained global recognition 41:52 Why African indigenous practices are essential for our healing & liberation Connect with Kukuwa: Website: Kukuwa Fitness | Africa With Us | Africa With Us Foundation Facebook: Kukuwa Fitness | Africa with Us - An Authentic African Experience | Africa with Us Foundation Instagram: @kukuwafitness | @africawithus | africawithusfoundation Linkedin: Kukuwa For more resources, visit www.bewellbeautifulpeople.org or to schedule a free consultation, reach us through here. You can also subscribe to our mailing list here to receive weekly inspirational content, exclusive offerings, and updates to be the first to know. To support us and the work that we do, please follow us on social media at @bewellbeautifulpeople on all platforms or through here. You can also donate through here to support our healing & liberation programming at Be Well Beautiful People.

    1h 1m

  4. JAN 23

    Sustainable Financial Empowerment For & By the People with James Screal Eberheart Jr., Founder of Motivating Inner New Dreams

    The Alchemizing Trauma for Community Impact series highlights nine inspiring stories of Detroit leaders who have transformed individual and community trauma into transformative work in Detroit and beyond. In our final episode of the Alchemizing Trauma for Community Impact series, Demarra West sits down with James “Screal” Eberheart Jr. As the founder of Motivating Inner New Dreams Screal has spent years empowering marginalized communities through entrepreneurship, mentorship, and mental wellness advocacy.In this powerful conversation, we explore how James has worked to address systemic inequities and promote healing individual and collective healing. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:4:16 – Entrepreneurship as a pathway to healing and empowerment15:04 – James journey of acquiring knowledge for personal growth and business success.34:10 – How James’ own healing journey shaped his approach to destigmatizing mental health.49:45 – Financial empowerment as a source of healing.1:06:45 – Words of inspiration for those facing financial challenges and looking to build sustainable wealth for themselves, their families, and their communities. Connect with James Screal Eberheart Jr.: Website: motivatinginnernewdreams.org Instagram: @screal__ Linkedin: James "Screal" Eberheart Jr. To get Demarra’s book, click the link ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to get a 25% discount on her book or to learn more and get a free chapter click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. For more resources, visit ⁠⁠⁠www.bewellbeautifulpeople.org⁠⁠⁠ or to schedule a free consultation, reach us through ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. You can also subscribe to our mailing list ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to receive weekly inspirational content, exclusive offerings, and updates to be the first to know. To support us and the work that we do, please follow us on social media at @bewellbeautifulpeople on all platforms or through ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. You can also donate through ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to support our healing & liberation programming at Be Well Beautiful People.  This Podcast Series is Sponsored By ⁠⁠⁠The Love Building⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠HNB Building Services⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠The Lip Bar⁠⁠⁠.

    1h 11m

  5. JAN 16

    The Light Is Available When We’re Ready with Katrina Stewart, Author & Mentor

    The Alchemizing Trauma for Community Impact series highlights nine inspiring stories of Detroit leaders who have transformed individual and community trauma into transformative work in Detroit and beyond. In this episode, Demarra West has a heartfelt conversation with Katrina Stewart, author of Through Trauma to Grace, as she shares her incredible journey through generational trauma, abuse, and alcoholism. Today, Katrina is dedicated to mentoring over 300 women, helping them create lives of purpose, joy, and financial independence. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:2:31 – What it means to move from trauma to grace, and how that transformation shaped Katrina's life.8:24 – The impact of mentoring over 300 women and the inspiring story of her first mentee’s transformation.24:36 – The healing practices Katrina encourages her mentees to adopt, and how these simple practices have made a huge difference.36:58 – How mentoring has been a healing tool for Katrina and how it’s helped reverse the damage of trauma.44:04 – Katrina’s advice for anyone wanting to turn their own trauma into a force for positive change in their community. Connect with Katrina Stewart: Website: katrina-stewart.com Instagram: mrstrina99 Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Katrina Stewart Facebook: Katrina Stewart To get Demarra’s book, click the link ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to get a 25% discount on her book or to learn more and get a free chapter click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. For more resources, visit ⁠⁠www.bewellbeautifulpeople.org⁠⁠ or to schedule a free consultation, reach us through ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. You can also subscribe to our mailing list ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to receive weekly inspirational content, exclusive offerings, and updates to be the first to know. To support us and the work that we do, please follow us on social media at @bewellbeautifulpeople on all platforms or through ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. You can also donate through ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to support our healing & liberation programming at Be Well Beautiful People.  This Podcast Series is Sponsored By ⁠⁠The Love Building⁠⁠, ⁠⁠HNB Building Services⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠The Lip Bar⁠⁠.

    55 min

  6. JAN 9

    Going Back to Our Roots For Holistic Nourishment with Keesa V. Johnson, MDes., Human-Centered-Systems Designer

    The Alchemizing Trauma for Community Impact series highlights nine inspiring stories of Detroit leaders who have transformed individual and community trauma into transformative work in Detroit and beyond. In this episode, Demarra West chats with brilliant Keesha V. Johnson MDes., an award-winning human-centered-systems designer. Keesha is dedicated to advancing equity in Michigan’s food systems through policy advocacy and community-driven design, combining African and Indigenous methodologies for healing and transformation. Dive into how equitable food systems can help heal trauma, empower communities, and address systemic inequities in food access. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: - Keesha’s journey into human-centered design and how it addresses historical trauma. - The role of policy change in empowering communities of color. - The importance of African and Indigenous methodologies in food systems. - Inspiring steps for healing and community transformation. Connect with Keesha V. Johnson MDes: Website: ⁠https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/keesa-johnson Linkedin: ⁠Keesha V. Johnson MDes To get Demarra’s book, click the link ⁠here⁠ to get a 25% discount on her book or to learn more and get a free chapter click ⁠here⁠. For more resources, visit ⁠www.bewellbeautifulpeople.org⁠ or to schedule a free consultation, reach us through ⁠here⁠. You can also subscribe to our mailing list ⁠here⁠ to receive weekly inspirational content, exclusive offerings, and updates to be the first to know. To support us and the work that we do, please follow us on social media at @bewellbeautifulpeople on all platforms or through ⁠here⁠. You can also donate through ⁠here⁠ to support our healing & liberation programming at Be Well Beautiful People.  This Podcast Series is Sponsored By ⁠The Love Building⁠, ⁠HNB Building Services⁠ and ⁠The Lip Bar⁠.

    1h 18m

  7. JAN 2

    Failing Forward Fast Towards Our Purpose with Kwaku Osei, Executive Director of The Love Building

    The Alchemizing Trauma for Community Impact series highlights nine inspiring stories of Detroit leaders who have transformed individual and community trauma into transformative work in Detroit and beyond. The series continues with our host Demarra West's powerful conversation featuring Kwaku Osei, Executive Director of The LOVE Building. In this conversation, he shares the personal challenges that shaped his mission, the myriad of ways he’s failed forward, and the transformative work happening through The LOVE Building. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 2:35 - Kwaku’s journey to becoming an "economic freedom fighter". 29:16 - The impact of The LOVE Building and how it’s driving community transformation. 38:34 - The importance of nurturing “health, wealth, and love” and how these principles are essential for Detroit’s healing and growth. Connect with Kwaku Osei: Website: thelovebuilding.org Instagram: @kwakuosei44 Linkedin: Kwaku Osei To get Demarra’s book, click the link here to get a 25% discount on her book or to learn more and get a free chapter click here. For more resources, visit www.bewellbeautifulpeople.org or to schedule a free consultation, reach us through here. You can also subscribe to our mailing list here to receive weekly inspirational content, exclusive offerings, and updates to be the first to know. To support us and the work that we do, please follow us on social media at @bewellbeautifulpeople on all platforms or through here. You can also donate through here to support our healing & liberation programming at Be Well Beautiful People.  This Podcast Series is Sponsored By The Love Building, HNB Building Services and The Lip Bar.

    1h 6m

  8. 12/19/2024

    Removing Every Barrier, For Every Student, Every Time with Cyekeia Lee, Executive Director of the Detroit College Access Network

    The Alchemizing Trauma for Community Impact series highlights nine inspiring stories of Detroit leaders who have transformed individual and community trauma into transformative work in Detroit and beyond. In this episode, Demarra West sits down for an inspiring conversation with Cyekeia Lee, Executive Director of the Detroit College Access Network (DCAN) which provides college access support for over 50 high schools in Detroit. During this episode we discuss how her own experience with trauma has shaped her mission to empower students, break down barriers, and create sustainable, impactful change in the educational system. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 2:47 - Cyekeia’s path to becoming an educator and how her personal challenges, including Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), fueled her passion for expanding educational access. 21:34 - How education systems can better support students dealing with trauma and homelessness. 36:44 - Cyekeia’s personal healing journey and the crucial role education played in her transformation. 44:36 - The role abundance mindset played in securing impactful partnerships, including with Colin Kaepernick’s foundation, and earning the President’s Volunteer Service Award. 52:27 - Cyekeia’s vision for the future of education in Detroit and how it can drive healing and empowerment in underserved communities. Connect with Cyekeia Lee: Instagram: @limelight_lee Linkedin: Cyekeia Lee⁠ To get Demarra’s book, click the link here to get a 25% discount on her book or to learn more and get a free chapter click here. For more resources, visit www.bewellbeautifulpeople.org or to schedule a free consultation, reach us through here. You can also subscribe to our mailing list here to receive weekly inspirational content, exclusive offerings, and updates to be the first to know. To support us and the work that we do, please follow us on social media at @bewellbeautifulpeople on all platforms or through here. You can also donate through here to support our healing & liberation programming at Be Well Beautiful People.  This Podcast Series is Sponsored By The Love Building, HNB Building Services and The Lip Bar.

    1h 4m
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Featuring dynamic individuals from around the globe to inspire you to center healing and liberation in every area of your life. Join host and founder Demarra West as she interviews inspiring individuals worldwide. Hear personal stories and insights providing practical advice to help you heal, liberate yourself, and rise to new levels in every area of your life.

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