Real Talk With Deb & Nia
The mission of Real Talk is to provide our audience with engaging, inspiring, entertaining and life-changing information that can be used to support personal and professional growth, enhance spiritual development, encourage financial wellness, enhance interpersonal relationships, boost emotional and physical well-being, and deepen intergenerational bonds.
Our goal is to help people (especially women) who want to transition from surviving to thriving in their personal and professional lives to become more wealthy, confident, and successful. We feature enlightening conversations with experts that spark personal growth and transformative action.
By sharing our own successes, losses, challenges, and solutions with an openness and vulnerability, we aspire to liberate our audience (and ourselves) to live life free from unnecessary boundaries, judgement and self-flagellation.
Join us on this journey into some of the crucial conversations that lay a foundation for a lifetime of personal growth, intergenerational understanding and abundant mother/daughter love. Our podcast is dedicated to the memory of our beloved mother/grandmother, Connie, who began the vibrant, love-filled, life-affirming conversations that we continue today.
Episodes
75 episodes
Five Tips for Thriving Through the Messy Middle
Are you looking for inspiration on how to overcome tough times with more resiliency? Join us as we share our own "thriving through life's sometimes messy-middle" stories. You'll discover our top tips to help you stay motivated and positi...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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32:16
Beyond Mindset: Why You Need to Retrain Your Brain for Success
Today, neuroscientist Sarah Asquith-Vallance explains why mindset alone may not be enough to achieve the success we desire and why you should consider retraining your brain. Many people, especially entrepreneurs, hit roadblocks in their ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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1:03:55
The Power of Mindset: Habits That Will Help You Thrive
Tired of just surviving day to day, and ready to start thriving in every area of your life? We’ve got you covered! Transforming your mindset and adopting beneficial habits will help you reach your full potential. From becoming more self-...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:12:11
The Path to Peace, Prosperity and Personal Power: Men & Emotional Intelligence
For many years, women have tried to decipher what is going on in a men’s heads. Yet, today, we’re asking a different question – “What is going on in a man’s heart?” Join us as coach and mentor, William Grace Frost - shares his personal s...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:09:11
Beyond Surviving: The Courage to Thrive
Think you’re too old (or young) to find and live your purpose? Think again! Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Author, and Coach Karyn Pettigrew spills the “tea” on how we can thrive in our personal lives and work or business. Join us, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:01:31
What Cancer Can Teach Us About Thriving in the "Dash"
When life gets tough, how do you respond? Do you succumb to the weight and pressure of it all? Are you able to continue to live in a state of joy and gratitude? Just in time for Easter, Real Talk’s favorite scientist, Dn. Joe Ferrari joi...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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55:08
Ensure YOUR Lifestyle with Insurance
Professional Insurance Advisor Susan Blais joins us to spill the “tea’ on insurance. With Susan as our guide, we’re able to gain greater understanding of the significance of including insurance in our financial plans. Join us to learn ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:16:15
LIVE with Women Behind The Mic: The Magic Behind the Music You Love
This final episode of our Black History Month series features our conversation with two entertainment industry executives/authors of the newly released book, Women Behind The Mic. These women were responsible for creating and pro...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:12:59
Thriving Personified: A Legend Reflects
Rhodessa Jones is a multi-talented performer, writer, teacher, actress, director, mentor, and activist. She not only personifies this season’s theme (Surviving to Thriving), Ms. Jones also embodies Real Talk’s tagline, “Out of the Box. S...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:09:06
Maximize Your Health: Longevity for the Journey
Today’s conversation highlights a foundational element of every “surviving to thriving” journey—our health. It is impossible to fully thrive without taking care of our bodies. In fact, a lack of wellbeing can make the journey difficult a...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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57:21
The Nomadic Coach: Living the Dream
Have you ever felt the pull to make a major life change? Do you feel the urge to quit your job, sell your possessions, book a ticket, fly half-way across the world, and begin anew?Well, today’s guest did it! Mindse...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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57:53
Surviving to Thriving: Living INjoy!
Most of us desire to live joyfully. But how do we do that? How do we maintain our sense of joy in face of overwhelm, stress, fear, and grief? Is it even possible? Good news…IT IS! Today, Chief Joy Connector, Author, Yoga Teacher, and Lif...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:11:55
Design Your Life: Prioritizing Your Core Values (Part 2 of 2)
Overwhelmed by the number of projects and daily tasks you have? Struggling to create and maintain a schedule that you can keep? Looking for more “white space” in your life? Well, Mindset & Clarity Coach, Janine Deanna, is here to hel...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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33:51
Design Your Life: Prioritizing Your Core Values (Part 1 of 2)
Overwhelmed by the number of projects and daily tasks you have? Struggling to create and maintain a schedule that you can keep? Looking for more “white space” in your life? Well, Mindset & Clarity Coach, Janine Deanna, is here to hel...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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58:32
A Sip of the Tea: Season 3
The past year has been a wild roller-coaster ride for us. We had no idea that our theme for the season (Letting Go) would become the theme of our lives. For the record, we don't believe in coincidences. We believe the i...
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50:53
Here's to 2023: The Vision Board Revisited
We couldn't think of a better way to kick-off the new year than discussing ways we can manifest our 2023 visions and intentions. Ready to take charge of your dreams? Join us as we revisit our Season 1 chat with art therapist, Toren Turner. Get ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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56:13
Grieving Through: Recovering from Life's Losses
Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist Susan Blais joins us to discuss grief. What is grief? How do we know we're grieving? When do we need help? And, how can we let go and heal from the life’s painful experiences and devastating losses? Tune in to...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:06:18
The Warrior Backpack: Managing Anxiety
Counselor and author, Julie Reynolds, LPC, joins us today to talk about a hot topic – anxiety. Many of us, including our young people, struggle with finding ways to cope with life stressors. Tune in as Julie shares strategies, tips, and process...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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51:21
A Teen Convicted: From Prison to Purpose (Part 2 of 2)
This week, we explore survival, pain, loss, fear and anger. We also celebrate the power of forgiveness, vulnerability, awareness, and redemption. Born and raised in West Philadelphia during the 80’s, Jahmal Allen grew up surrounded and i...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:06:51
A Teen Convicted: From Prison to Purpose (Part 1 of 2)
This week, we explore survival, pain, loss, fear and anger. We also celebrate the power of forgiveness, vulnerability, awareness, and redemption. Born and raised in West Philadelphia during the 80’s, Jahmal Allen grew up surrounded and i...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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53:30
Aging is Optional: Ageless Wisdom from Dr. Christiane Northrup (Part 2 of 2)
“Getting older is inevitable. Aging is optional.” These are the words and wisdom of Dr. Christiane Northrup. The three-time New York Times’ bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopaus...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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54:30
Aging is Optional: Ageless Wisdom from Dr. Christiane Northrup (Part 1 of 2)
“Getting older is inevitable. Aging is optional.” These are the words and wisdom of Dr. Christiane Northrup. The three-time New York Times’ bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopaus...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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46:57
COVID, Cancer, & Chaos
We’re back! Join us today for our first episode back after a long and needed 8 month break. Catch up with us as we tell you what’s been happening in our lives, what we’ve been up to in this time, what we struggled with, and what we’ve lea...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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51:12
Breaking the Code: Understanding Your Bloodwork
Ignorance is bliss, right? Wrong. Ignorance is never blissful, especially when it comes to your health. You might not know your bloodwork numbers, but they are important for your health. Bloodwork can sometimes be confusing and difficult...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:01:39
The Clutter Conundrum: What Does the Scientist Say?
Have you accumulated “stuff” in your home or office that you don’t need? Are the piles of paper, things, gadgets, and gizmos overwhelming you? Ready to release the angst and reclaim your space? Real Talk’s favorite scientist, Dn. Joe Fer...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:03:40