Episodes

Are you tired of making everyone else a priority? Are you looking for ways to add some excitement and meaning to your life? Then you'll want to hear from Robin Tillotson, an avid traveler and the Chief Cultural Officer for This I do for me: Women Over 50, Black and Fabulous. Robin is also a self-proclaimed “activist for joyful aging.” In this episode, Robin explores the challenges and triumphs of black women, over 50, who have put themselves on the back burner while attending to the needs of th...

Did you know that even though you Gen Xers are by nature self-sufficient, resourceful, flexible, and highly-educated, to name just a few of your admirable characteristics, you still worry about debt, paying your mortgages, student loans for you and your children and credit card interest. In short you are stressed about your finances, and not having enough emergency funds on hand, what your retirement will look like, and whether Social Security will still exist. In this episode, PK shares why ge...

If you've ever asked yourself, "What's my purpose?" It's because you were in the space of assessing your spiritual wellbeing, which is less about your religious affiliation and and more about your personal values, your beliefs and your search for meaning and purpose in life. In this episode, PK shares the connection between your spiritual wellness and your physical, mental and emotional wellness, and it's not about your religious affiliation. You'll want to listen to this episode so you can ass...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’re working so hard you feel sleep deprived more often than you feel rested, or you’re working so hard that you forget to eat or you ignore important household chores, like paying your bills or doing laundry until you have nothing clean to wear, and for those of you with children, you are unable to make time for your children’s extra curricular or even their activities at home? These are all indications that you need to find a work life balanc...

How are you celebrating this Valentine’s day? Is it with a loving partner, girlfriends, your family or are you alone? Whatever situation you find yourself in, it is important to take some time to focus on your emotional health today! In this episode, PK provides Reason # 4 for why she thinks Cupid should really be working harder today, since many of you are going to experience a rollercoaster of emotions depending on the outcome of the day. In her book, The Gifts of Imperfection Brene Brown, ...

Ever noticed how good you feel after you have interacted with people with whom you share a mutually positive connection? There’s a reason for that. In fact, research from the National Institutes of Health says that not only do social connections influence our biology and well-being, strong social ties can impact everything from a longer life, stress reduction, your ability to fight off germs and better heart health ,which is very appropriate since February is also designated American Heart Month...

How much is your physical health contributing to whether you're a participant or observer of life? In this episode, PK encourages listeners to join with Cupid in being intentional about focusing on getting or maintaining great physical health. Right now everyone is focused on Omicron and other COVID variants because those are highly communicable diseases. But it is also important that you pay attention to health concerns such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, several cancer and hypertension a...

Are you mentally healthy? Mayo Clinic, defines mental health as the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave in personal and family relationships, at work or school and in social settings. Listen to this episode to find out the cues that might alert you to the need to seek help from a mental health professional. If some of those cues resonate with you, then work with Cupid to give yourself the gift of being mentally healthy because the effects will impact your life b...

As Valentine's Day approaches, are you looking forward to it with anticipation or dread? Many of you will go through a lot of emotions ranging from sheer ecstasy because you anticipate your significant other sending you flowers or gifting you with chocolate or jewelry or cute lingerie or other tokens of affection. Others will be disappointed because their significant others forgot or ignored the day, and others may even feel despair at the thought of yet another Valentine's day alone. In this e...

Have you ever been in a situation where you feel deep in your heart that the life you're living is not the life you're meant to live? Well, that's where Avalaura Gaither found herself, in spite of the fact that she worked tirelessly in her dream profession, had a great income, drove a nice car and had a great family. So why did she find herself in an emotional heap on the floor crying out to God for help? You'll want to listen to this episode to hear how Avalaura overcame her circumstances and ...

Critical Steps You Don’t Want To Miss If You’re Starting A Business: Entrepreneurial Advice From Elaine Slatter We cannot ignore the fact that the COVID19 pandemic has had many negative impacts on the lives of individuals, families, businesses, our country and the world-at-large. However, the pandemic has also provided opportunities for many. One such group is female entrepreneurs and, in fact, business experts say that 40 % of female entrepreneurs launched their businesses as a direct result o...

As you know, many people use the beginning of a new year to make resolutions about things they’d like to improve in their lives. The question is how successful have you been with seeing those resolutions come to fruition? If you haven't had much success over the years, perhaps you need to stop making resolutions and start setting intentions instead. In this episode, Peggie Kirkland (PK), Host and Executive Producer of Momma’s Motivational Messages challenges listeners to set intentions instead o...

Let’s face it, the holidays are a time for merriment, feasts, fun, love and laughter as you gather with family and friends. However, this time of year can also be a time of great stress as you manage careers, and preparations such as decorating and shopping for the perfect gift, gift wrapping, cleaning, preparing unique and familiar meals and everything else that goes also with it. All of this can be both exciting and overwhelming as you feel yourself being pushed and pulled in all directions ca...

Have you ever been in a situation in which you find yourself procrastinating, going around in circles, unable to accomplish what you have in mind, literally feeling stuck with no clear way out? In this episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, Becca Ribbing, author of The Clarity Journal and a Career Coach shares many nuggets about the dangers of staying stuck for too long, and how it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy that prevents you from getting the momentum to break through to the next ...

Let’s face it, being promoted to a supervisory position can be both exciting and daunting. On the one hand, you feel excited about having been recognized for your experience and expertise, on the other, you can have fears about leading others in a way that will optimize their talents to advance the company’s interests. Terry says that can be a real challenge for new supervisors. This is why seeking help from a professional coach can make the process faster and get you to your goals sooner. In t...

Do you have stories inside of you that you would love to share as part of your legacy but no one has heard them because you don’t think of yourself as a writer? What would you say if I told you that by starting a journaling practice a few times a week you can learn to express yourself authentically, which can transform not only your own life but the lives of others? Well, you’ll want to listen to this episode in which Nkem Chukwumerije, writer and writing coach, takes you on her journey from he...

Part of a larger Divine plan is how you sometimes come to view your life, If you’ve lived log enough. You also realize that life sometimes takes us on unpredictable journeys, that may initially make our heads spin, but once we get over the initial shock of the experience, and we take some time to reflect, we may realize that things that happen are not just coincidences. That was the experience of Rochel Marie Lawson in her journey to what she calls blissful living. In this episode, Rochel Marie...

Let’s be honest. Getting a divorce can take a toll on your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health leaving you feeling broken and burnt out. The good news is that you can rebound from a life challenge such as this and start thriving again. In today’s episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, I interview Kelly Foster to discuss her road back to finding herself and living in her purpose. One, of many, important points that Kelly makes is about the importance of looking inside yourself, f...

Learn to put yourself first is our message to ladies over 40. This is not an easy habit to form when you've been used to prioritizing everyone else's needs above your own, but it is something you can learn to do. It is crucial for women to internalize the fact that focusing on themselves is the most unselfish act they can perform because everyone around them benefits when they are healthy in mind, body, spirit, professionally and financially. In Season Two listeners will hear from guests who, t...

Last week we focused on health and well being. This week the focus is on self-care, self-esteem and self confidence. Peter Willis, a best selling author and International training coach from the UK says that self care is "...intrinsically linked to your self-esteem and self- confidence,." That really resonated with me. He said, “... people with high self-esteem and self-confidence value themselves as much as others and recognize that unless they take care of themselves, they’ll diminish the cont...

This week's focus has been on health and well-being. It is Day 15 in our Season of Affirmations. and today's affirmation is "My ability to forgive others frees me to lead a more fulfilling life ." When someone wrongs you and you hold on to negative feelings in your hart, guess whose life is being damaged? Your own! Psychology experts say that holding grudges can significantly impact your mental and physical health. It’s like that often quoted statement that says, being reluctant to forgive som...

This week's focus is health and well-being. It is Day 14 in our Season of Affirmations. and today's affirmation is "I Forgive Myself For All Past Mistakes." Whether you believe it or not, forgiveness can play an important role in your mental and physical health. Think about the guilt and shame you feel when you know that you've done something that is out of character. Those feelings can lead to anxiety and depression, and some psychology experts even say you can risk increasing your blood press...

It is Day 13 in our Season of Affirmations. This week's focus is health and well-being, and today's affirmation is "I am able to direct my thoughts and manage my emotions." An important aspect of our mental wellness is being able to control what we think about. Just knowing that you have the ability to control what you're thinking about at any moment, to choose whom or what to focus your attention on, is the greatest power you can have. When you learn to direct your thoughts and keep them focus...

It is Day 11 in our Season of Affirmations. This week's focus is health and well-being, and today's affirmation is "I allow myself to have excellent health by developing a healthy mindset." It's not easy to lead a healthy lifestyle with all the stresses of modern life, but if you develop a healthy mindset, you can start living a healthier life. Think about it, "How would your health change for the better if you made it more of a priority? Would you have more energy to do the things you want to d...