Episodes

Join host Sheila Dunbar as she sits down with leadership coach and author, Doris Jackson Shazier. In this episode, Doris shares her journey from a young manager to a full-time leadership coach, delves into neural linguistic programming (NLP), and discusses how she helps mid-level leaders achieve high accountability and high morale. Additionally, Doris gives insights into her book 'Raising Justice,' which focuses on the unique bond between mothers and daughters. Tune in for valuable tips on balan...

Join host Sheila Dunbar as she sits down with leadership coach and author, Doris Jackson Shazier. In this episode, Doris shares her journey from a young manager to a full-time leadership coach, delves into neural linguistic programming (NLP), and discusses how she helps mid-level leaders achieve high accountability and high morale. Additionally, Doris gives insights into her book 'Raising Justice,' which focuses on the unique bond between mothers and daughters. Tune in for valuable tips on balan...

In this episode of Sheila's Take, Sheila Dunbar interviews Becky Upchurch, a Mindset Coach who empowers women to create lives they love by setting boundaries and embracing authenticity. Becky shares her journey from academia and customer service to coaching, highlighting the importance of mindset shifts for sustainable change. The conversation delves into strategies for overcoming people-pleasing, fostering genuine connections, and navigating challenging situations. Tune in for insightful discus...

In this episode of Sheila's Take, Sheila Dunbar interviews Becky Upchurch, a Mindset Coach who empowers women to create lives they love by setting boundaries and embracing authenticity. Becky shares her journey from academia and customer service to coaching, highlighting the importance of mindset shifts for sustainable change. The conversation delves into strategies for overcoming people-pleasing, fostering genuine connections, and navigating challenging situations. Tune in for insightful discus...

In this episode of Sheila's Take, Sheila Dunbar welcomes Terry Tucker, founder of Motivational Check LLC. Terry, a former NCAA athlete, SWAT negotiator, and 12-year cancer survivor, shares his incredible journey of overcoming adversity. He discusses his four truths for navigating challenges—controlling the mind, embracing pain, leaving a legacy, and resilience. Terry's insights, drawn from experiences detailed in his book 'Sustainable Excellence,' offer profound lessons in personal growth, stren...

In this episode of Sheila's Take, Sheila Dunbar welcomes Terry Tucker, founder of Motivational Check LLC. Terry, a former NCAA athlete, SWAT negotiator, and 12-year cancer survivor, shares his incredible journey of overcoming adversity. He discusses his four truths for navigating challenges—controlling the mind, embracing pain, leaving a legacy, and resilience. Terry's insights, drawn from experiences detailed in his book 'Sustainable Excellence,' offer profound lessons in personal growth, stren...

In this inspiring episode, Paul Lamar Hunter shares his incredible journey from a challenging childhood marked by poverty and tragedy to achieving success as an author and entrepreneur. He attributes much of his resilience to the strength and faith instilled by his extraordinary mother, Louise Hunter, who birthed 21 children and founded the first homeless shelter in Wisconsin. Hunter discusses his commitment to community support, his academic achievements, and the profound impact of faith on his...

In this inspiring episode, Paul Lamar Hunter shares his incredible journey from a challenging childhood marked by poverty and tragedy to achieving success as an author and entrepreneur. He attributes much of his resilience to the strength and faith instilled by his extraordinary mother, Louise Hunter, who birthed 21 children and founded the first homeless shelter in Wisconsin. Hunter discusses his commitment to community support, his academic achievements, and the profound impact of faith on his...

Join Sheila Dunbar as she speaks with the best-selling authors of 'The Unbreakable Marriage,' Jeeva, and Sulojana Sam. In this heartfelt conversation, the Sams share their journey from being featured in a Canadian Christian television network series inspired by the 'Fireproof' movie to becoming sought-after marriage mentors. Discover key insights from their 40-year arranged marriage, the essential habits they teach in their mentorship program, and how they developed a process that guarantees bre...

Join Sheila Dunbar as she speaks with the best-selling authors of 'The Unbreakable Marriage,' Jeeva, and Sulojana Sam. In this heartfelt conversation, the Sams share their journey from being featured in a Canadian Christian television network series inspired by the 'Fireproof' movie to becoming sought-after marriage mentors. Discover key insights from their 40-year arranged marriage, the essential habits they teach in their mentorship program, and how they developed a process that guarantees bre...

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 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...