Episodes

Join Sheila Dunbar on this special episode of Sheila's Take Podcast as she interviews Takiya La'Shaune, a remarkable survivor who turned her experiences of stalking, domestic trauma, childhood abuse, and personal struggles into a beacon of hope and healing. Takiya shares her inspiring journey of faith, resilience, and empowerment, discussing how pivotal moments, like a triggering Thanksgiving event in 2023, led her to confront her past and reclaim her life. Through her ministry and podcast, 'Beh...

Join Sheila Dunbar as she interviews Mark Collins, a dedicated pastor, coach, and author passionate about helping Christian men become their best selves. Drawing from his experiences and his book 'Life Mastery: Living Life by Design, Not by Default,' Mark shares invaluable insights into balancing life’s roles, mastering thoughts, and living authentically. Discover powerful testimonies and strategies for personal growth and spiritual fulfillment, and learn how to access Mark's transformative reso...

Join Sheila Dunbar as she interviews Mark Collins, a dedicated pastor, coach, and author passionate about helping Christian men become their best selves. Drawing from his experiences and his book 'Life Mastery: Living Life by Design, Not by Default,' Mark shares invaluable insights into balancing life’s roles, mastering thoughts, and living authentically. Discover powerful testimonies and strategies for personal growth and spiritual fulfillment, and learn how to access Mark's transformative reso...

In this podcast transcript, host Sheila interviews Dr. Soma Mandal, a physician with expertise in both Western and Eastern medicine. Dr. Mandal discusses her holistic and personalized approach to healthcare, emphasizing the importance of considering a patient's background, diet, and lifestyle. She addresses common health issues faced by women of color, particularly related to menopause, and highlights the significance of integrating traditional and alternative medicine practices. Dr. Mandal also...

In this podcast transcript, host Sheila interviews Dr. Soma Mandal, a physician with expertise in both Western and Eastern medicine. Dr. Mandal discusses her holistic and personalized approach to healthcare, emphasizing the importance of considering a patient's background, diet, and lifestyle. She addresses common health issues faced by women of color, particularly related to menopause, and highlights the significance of integrating traditional and alternative medicine practices. Dr. Mandal also...

In this episode of Sheila's Take Podcast, mindset and fitness coach Elena Brandner talks about her remarkable journey of resilience, determination and transformation following a life-altering accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Elena shares the details of the accident, her recovery journey, and the mindset shifts that have helped her overcome adversity. She discusses the importance of aligning habits with goals, maintaining a positive outlook, and letting go of past expectation...

In this episode of Sheila's Take Podcast, mindset and fitness coach Elena Brandner talks about her remarkable journey of resilience, determination and transformation following a life-altering accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Elena shares the details of the accident, her recovery journey, and the mindset shifts that have helped her overcome adversity. She discusses the importance of aligning habits with goals, maintaining a positive outlook, and letting go of past expectation...

In this riveting episode of Sheila's Take Podcast, host Sheila Dunbar is joined by special guest Erik Allen. From overcoming a tumultuous childhood, battling addiction, and facing incarceration and bankruptcy, Erik's story is a powerful testament to the power of faith and perseverance. Now a successful entrepreneur and host of the top-rated MMA podcast, Erik discusses the pivotal moments that led him to turn his life around, including finding faith through an unlikely invitation. Tune in to hear...

In this riveting episode of Sheila's Take Podcast, host Sheila Dunbar is joined by special guest Eric Allen. From overcoming a tumultuous childhood, battling addiction, and facing incarceration and bankruptcy, Eric's story is a powerful testament to the power of faith and perseverance. Now a successful entrepreneur and host of the top-rated MMA podcast, Eric discusses the pivotal moments that led him to turn his life around, including finding faith through an unlikely invitation. Tune in to hear...

Join us on this inspiring episode of Sheila's Take, where Lynette Hill Sosa shares her emotional journey of battling and overcoming Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Lynette recounts her initial diagnosis, challenges with traditional treatment methods, and her ultimate decision to embrace natural remedies and her unwavering faith. Through her profound story, Lynette provides insights on the importance of advocating for one's health, the power of faith, and the remarkable impact of natural medici...

Join us on this inspiring episode of Sheila's Take, where Lynette Hill Sosa shares her emotional journey of battling and overcoming Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Lynette recounts her initial diagnosis, challenges with traditional treatment methods, and her ultimate decision to embrace natural remedies and her unwavering faith. Through her profound story, Lynette provides insights on the importance of advocating for one's health, the power of faith, and the remarkable impact of natural medici...

In this episode of Sheila's Take, Sheila welcomes Roman Fisher, a fitness and nutrition expert whose journey was inspired by personal and family health issues. Roman shares how his younger brother's transformation motivated him to embrace fitness and how he overcame being self-conscious about his skinny frame. They discuss his dedication to fitness, the trial and error process of learning about workouts and nutrition, and his success in helping clients transform their lives. Roman also talks abo...

In this episode of Sheila's Take, Sheila welcomes Roman Fisher, a fitness and nutrition expert whose journey was inspired by personal and family health issues. Roman shares how his younger brother's transformation motivated him to embrace fitness and how he overcame being self-conscious about his skinny frame. They discuss his dedication to fitness, the trial and error process of learning about workouts and nutrition, and his success in helping clients transform their lives. Roman also talks abo...

Unlock Your Energy Potential: Battling Fatigue and Reclaiming Vitality with Adrienne Simmons Join Sheila as she interviews Adrienne Simmons, an energy and vitality coach, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic fatigue and unhealthy lifestyle choices. Discover the steps she took to revitalize her life and the founding of her 'Energy Edge' coaching program. Sheila and Adrienne discuss personal transformations, the importance of having a strong 'why,' and actionable advice for anyo...

Unlock Your Energy Potential: Battling Fatigue and Reclaiming Vitality with Adrienne Simmons<br />Join Sheila as she interviews Adrienne Simmons, an energy and vitality coach, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic fatigue and unhealthy lifestyle choices. Discover the steps she took to revitalize her life and the founding of her 'Energy Edge' coaching program. Sheila and Adrienne discuss personal transformations, the importance of having a strong 'why,' and actionable advice for anyone seeking to improve their overall well-being and reclaim their youthful energy.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome<br />00:14 The Onset of Fatigue<br />02:13 Lifestyle Choices and Their Impact<br />03:32 A Wake-Up Call<br />05:37 The Turning Point<br />06:58 A New Beginning<br />07:54 Creating a Support System<br />09:40 Sustaining Energy and Vitality<br />13:20 Developing the Energy Edge Program<br />17:5…

Welcome to another insightful episode of Sheila's Take, where Sheila Dunbar speaks with Jonathan Dumas, a career transition coach, organizational psychologist, and speaker. Jonathan shares his mission to empower individuals and groups to own their stories, unleash their skills, and foster equitable workplaces. The conversation delves into Jonathan's personal journey, defining joy, authenticity, community, and equity in careers, and addressing common challenges in career transitions. With engagin...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Sheila's Take, where Sheila Dunbar speaks with Jonathan Dumas, a career transition coach, organizational psychologist, and speaker. Jonathan shares his mission to empower individuals and groups to own their stories, unleash their skills, and foster equitable workplaces. The conversation delves into Jonathan's personal journey, defining joy, authenticity, community, and equity in careers, and addressing common challenges in career transitions. With engagin...

In this episode of Sheila's Take Podcast, host Sheila Dunbar welcomes the multifaceted Tyrell James, an actor, podcaster, and personal trainer with notable acting credits from networks such as NBC and HBO. Tyrell discusses his journey from a young aspiring actor to a versatile creative professional, sharing insights on overcoming challenges, balancing diverse pursuits, and the importance of a supportive community. Tyrell also highlights his entrepreneurial ventures, including his media company a...

In this episode of Sheila's Take Podcast, host Sheila Dunbar welcomes the multifaceted Tyrell James, an actor, podcaster, and personal trainer with notable acting credits from networks such as NBC and HBO. Tyrell discusses his journey from a young aspiring actor to a versatile creative professional, sharing insights on overcoming challenges, balancing diverse pursuits, and the importance of a supportive community. Tyrell also highlights his entrepreneurial ventures, including his media company a...

Join us as Sean Paul shares his transformative journey to discovering joy and purpose through faith on "Find Your Purpose with God: Sean Paul's Journey to Joy." Dive into an inspiring episode where Sean, with host Sheila Dunbar, explores how aligning with God's plan has reshaped his life, from running a construction company to embracing a missionary life in Guatemala. 🌟 In this heart-stirring discussion, Sean reveals the pivotal moments where faith guided him through major life decisions and ho...

Join us as Sean Paul shares his transformative journey to discovering joy and purpose through faith on "Find Your Purpose with God: Sean Paul's Journey to Joy." Dive into an inspiring episode where Sean, with host Sheila Dunbar, explores how aligning with God's plan has reshaped his life, from running a construction company to embracing a missionary life in Guatemala. 🌟 In this heart-stirring discussion, Sean reveals the pivotal moments where faith guided him through major life decisions and ho...

In this heartwarming episode of "Sheila's Take," James W. Smith opens up about his incredible journey of transformation. From a high-flying lawyer to a convicted felon, and then to a beacon of hope as a pastor and author, James's story is nothing short of inspirational. He candidly shares how he overcame his fear of failure, which he once mistook for a gambling addiction, and how this realization propelled him towards personal and spiritual growth. Sheila Dunbar navigates this conversation with ...

In this heartwarming episode of "Sheila's Take," James W. Smith opens up about his incredible journey of transformation. From a high-flying lawyer to a convicted felon, and then to a beacon of hope as a pastor and author, James's story is nothing short of inspirational. He candidly shares how he overcame his fear of failure, which he once mistook for a gambling addiction, and how this realization propelled him towards personal and spiritual growth. Sheila Dunbar navigates this conversation with ...

🎨✨ Breaking Barriers in Art: A Tale of Redemption and Diversity 🌟 Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Kevo, an artist who transformed his life from incarceration to entrepreneurship through faith and creativity. In this gripping episode, Kevo shares how art became his redemption and a platform to explore and address deep-seated racial dynamics and human experiences. Witness the power of God's transformative grace as Kevo, now a beacon in his community, uses his artistic talents t...