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"No matter the cards we've been dealt in life or the mistakes we've made, we will not allow our past to determine our future.

All that we go through is just a part of our story on the journey God has us on."

09/09/2024

We praise the Lord for being in our fourth year of podcasting and are looking forward to releasing new episodes soon! To God be the glory!

22/06/2024

We are on break from releasing new episodes. Feel free to listen to some episodes you haven't gotten to listen to or listen to some episodes you've already heard! Have a great summer!

04/04/2024

Check out the preview & full episode 81, where podcasts are available, or via the links below with brother James Starling Jr. who shared some of his story of being impacted by divorce & some of his current journey.

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https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/brother-james-starling-jr-shared-some-of-his-story-of-being-impacted-by-divorce-some-of-his-curr/

19/02/2024

We praise the Lord that we will be releasing new episodes in March.

Feel free to reach out to us if you feel led to share your story/testimony or if you would like to refer/recommend someone who has a story/testimony to share!

12/12/2023

We are on break from releasing new episodes. Feel free to listen to some episodes you haven't gotten to listen to or listen to some episodes you've already heard! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

28/11/2023

We have been informed that there is an issue happening with our website for those trying to make purchases. We apologize for any inconvenience. Due to this issue we have extended the date of our 50% off sale. Please have patience with us until this issue is resolved. In the meantime please DM or reach out to us for your orders.

25/11/2023

We would love your support by purchasing any of our apparel that's automatically 50% off (with the coupon word being Thankful) when you purchase online.

We are flexible as needed for those who would like to make an in-person purchase. Please DM us to make the needed arrangements.

We are thankful to those who have already supported us & we are grateful to those who will be supporting us during our current promotional sales from 11/25/23-11/27/23.

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28/10/2023

We praise the Lord for the opportunity to attend this year's 13th Annual Mothers & Daughters Day Conference where we facilitated a workshop as well as we had the opportunity to vend. We are grateful to all those who attended our workshop which we don't take for granted. Additionally, we praise the Lord for all that we learned, the people we met, etc. at this amazing event that continues to be a blessing to us & others. To God Be The Glory!

27/08/2023

We are grateful to the Lord in looking forward to releasing new episodes starting in September 2023!

23/06/2023

We praise the Lord for the blessed message shared! It was a blessing having the opportunity to meet , her boyfriend & brother on our vacation in Canada! We thank you for your kind words & blessed support! To God be the glory!

19/04/2023

We are on break from releasing new episodes. Feel free to listen to some episodes you haven't gotten to listen to or relisten to some episodes you've already heard!

08/03/2023

Check out the preview and the full episode 69, by clicking the links below or in the bio, with our guests brother Robin & sister Bessie Griffith who shared some of their story pertaining to brother Robin Griffith Sr. being a kidney transplant recipient.

https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/preview-our-guests-brother-robin-and-sister-bessie-griffith-shared-some-of-their-story-pertaining-to-brother-robin-griffith-sr-being-a-kidney-transplant-recipient/

https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/our-guests-brother-robin-and-sister-bessie-griffith-shared-some-of-their-story-pertaining-to-brother-robin-griffith-sr-being-a-kidney-transplant-recipient/

28/12/2022

We are taking a break from releasing new episodes for the rest of this year. We pray that you will catch up on listening to some of our episodes you haven't gotten a chance to listen to. Or feel free to relisten to episodes you've already heard. We are looking forward to releasing new episodes next year! We pray you have a blessed New Year!

16/12/2022

Check out episode 65 with our guest brother Quintin Mayfield who shared some of his story of being born with HIV and his current journey.

https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/our-guest-brother-quintin-mayfield-shared-some-of-his-story-of-being-born-with-hiv-and-his-current-journey/

01/12/2022

Check out episode 64 with our guest sister Shelita Reid who shared some of her story of being diagnosed with HIV as a teenager 19 years ago and her current journey.

https://nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/64

30/11/2022

Check out episode 64 preview with our guest sister Shelita Reid who shared some of her story of being diagnosed with HIV as a teenager 19 years ago and her current journey.

https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/preview-our-guest-sister-shelita-reid-shared-some-of-her-story-of-being-diagnosed-with-hiv-as-a-teenager-19-years-ago-and-her-current-journey/

Full episode scheduled to be released Thursday December 1, 2022 which is World AIDS Day.

"World AIDS Day brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.

The day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care around the world. It has become one of the most widely recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have died, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services." Retrieved from World Health Organization's website

25/11/2022

We continue to thank the Lord for those who have already blessed us with purchasing our apparel which we don't take for granted. For those who are led and are able to do so please feel free to buy a hoodie or a long sleeve shirt to stay warm or whenever you feel led to wear it! Or feel free to buy it as a gift for someone you feel led to bless. For those who are led to shop online please feel free to click the link in our bio then click the store tab. Please note we do carry the sizes of 2XL & 3XL in some of our hoodies and long sleeves which the cost of these sizes are slightly a little higher than the listed in-person and online prices. If you need a 2XL or a 3XL please reach out to us directly. Additionally, for those who are local and would like to buy in-person please reach out to us at: [email protected] or send us a direct message.

18/11/2022

Check out episode 63 with our guest sister Alisa Smedley who shared some of her story being impacted by teen parents growing up & her book Embracing Your Story: How to Build a Great Life Out of Hardships

"Coach Smedley was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She shares that she was born into twenty negative barriers - teen parents, addiction, violence, incarceration, sexual abuse, and poverty among others. Her father's 15-year incarceration and the incarceration of her uncles and aunt, totaling over 75 years behind bars, had a dramatic effect on her life. A mild learning disability that went undiagnosed until her adulthood also threatened to limit Coach Smedley’s opportunities.

Instead God, grit, and a devotion to helping others thrust her into a favored life! Coach Smedley is a popular conference speaker on the issue of jail and prison reentry. She has assisted hundreds of men to return to society after incarceration.

Her commitment to excellence, respect, and compassion deeply influence her Spirit-filled personal and professional life.

Coach Smedley spent ten years working inside a maximum-security jail. Prior to that she spent years working in community corrections, treatment centers, and shelters as a contractor with the State of Ohio. In 2022 she launched a virtual reentry program for family and loved ones of the incarcerated to support their loved ones. Coach Smedley lives in New York..."

https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/our-guest-sister-alisa-smedley-shared-some-of-her-story-being-impacted-by-teen-parents-growing-up-her-book-embracing-your-story-how-to-build-a-great-life-out-of-hardships/

16/11/2022

Check out episode 63 preview with our guest sister Alisa Smedley who shared some of her story being impacted by teen parents growing up & her book Embracing Your Story: How to Build a Great Life Out of Hardships

"Coach Smedley was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She shares that she was born into twenty negative barriers - teen parents, addiction, violence, incarceration, sexual abuse, and poverty among others. Her father's 15-year incarceration and the incarceration of her uncles and aunt, totaling over 75 years behind bars, had a dramatic effect on her life. A mild learning disability that went undiagnosed until her adulthood also threatened to limit Coach Smedley’s opportunities.

Instead God, grit, and a devotion to helping others thrust her into a favored life! Coach Smedley is a popular conference speaker on the issue of jail and prison reentry. She has assisted hundreds of men to return to society after incarceration.

Her commitment to excellence, respect, and compassion deeply influence her Spirit-filled personal and professional life.

Coach Smedley spent ten years working inside a maximum-security jail. Prior to that she spent years working in community corrections, treatment centers, and shelters as a contractor with the State of Ohio. In 2022 she launched a virtual reentry program for family and loved ones of the incarcerated to support their loved ones. Coach Smedley lives in New York..."

https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/preview-our-guest-sister-alisa-smedley-shared-some-of-her-story-being-impacted-by-teen-parents-growing-up-her-book-embracing-your-story-how-to-build-a-great-life-out-of-hardships/

Full episode scheduled to be released Friday November 18, 2022.

04/11/2022

We praise the Lord for the opportunity to vend at the blessed 12th annual Mothers & Daughters Day event. To God be the glory!

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04/11/2022

Check out episode 62 with our guest sister Iris Bryant who shared some of her story of being adopted & how she gives back to others impacted by adoption.

"Iris P. Bryant is a writer, educator, Hidden Jewels podcast host, and worship leader. . She has served as an educator in the public schools of North Carolina since 1998. She is married to David Bryant and together they have three young adult children, a teenager, and a 2-year-old granddaughter. She loves coffee, milk chocolate, and watching the sunrise, preferably at the beach! She firmly believes in God’s promise found in Romans 8:28, and she desires to help others believe and apply that truth to their lives. She desires to help women maximize each moment and season they encounter and show them God doesn’t waste any of our experiences--whether good or bad. One of her greatest desires is to help those who feel lost, abandoned, and hopeless find purpose on the other side of their pain. She serves as worship leader at Love and Faith Christian Fellowship, Greensboro & is the founder of Hidden Jewels Women’s Ministry—which is designed to help women find purpose on the other side of pain. She can be found offering hope and inspiration at irispbryant.com and a newly launched virtual community, adopteesatarms.com"

https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/our-guest-sister-iris-bryant-shared-some-of-her-story-of-being-adopted-how-she-gives-back-to-others-impacted-by-adoption/

02/11/2022

Check out episode 62 preview with our guest sister Iris Bryant who shared some of her story of being adopted & how she gives back to others impacted by adoption.

"Iris P. Bryant is a writer, educator, Hidden Jewels podcast host, and worship leader. . She has served as an educator in the public schools of North Carolina since 1998. She is married to David Bryant and together they have three young adult children, a teenager, and a 2-year-old granddaughter. She loves coffee, milk chocolate, and watching the sunrise, preferably at the beach! She firmly believes in God’s promise found in Romans 8:28, and she desires to help others believe and apply that truth to their lives. She desires to help women maximize each moment and season they encounter and show them God doesn’t waste any of our experiences--whether good or bad. One of her greatest desires is to help those who feel lost, abandoned, and hopeless find purpose on the other side of their pain. She serves as worship leader at Love and Faith Christian Fellowship, Greensboro & is the founder of Hidden Jewels Women’s Ministry—which is designed to help women find purpose on the other side of pain. She can be found offering hope and inspiration at irispbryant.com and a newly launched virtual community, https://adopteesinarms.com/"

https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/preview.../

Full episode scheduled to be released Friday November 4, 2022.

21/10/2022

Check out episode 61 with our guest sister Nikita Mckenzie who shared some of her journey when she was impacted by Domestic Abuse and her current story as a survivor.

Nikita states, "My journey as a teenage mother taught me that I get to decide what happens next. It was through this experience that I learned that circumstances do not define you, but it is how you respond to your circumstances that matters most. It was through this and other transitions that I learned that I AM and can be whatever I say! Today, I can confidently say that I Am Someone He Empowered to inspire and support women as they transition through life. ...With a compassionate heart to help women confidently pursue purpose and maximize their potential, her vision finally met her purpose! IAmShe Nikita is the founder of I Am Someone He Empowered, INC., a nonprofit organization established to support women as they transition through the many obstacles that come to shape their definition of themselves...IAmShe Nikita has undeniably found her purpose in her pain! She has experienced much adversity, but God has shown himself to be faithful. Everything that she has endured has been for now. She can confidently say, “I am not my sister’s keeper. I am my sister!”...Not only does she serve as a midwife through one-on-one coaching, but she facilitates empowerment sessions, workshops, and is a conference and motivational speaker. IAmShe Nikita is Someone He Empowered!"

https://nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/61

19/10/2022

"October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. Physical violence is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behavior as part of a much larger, systematic pattern of dominance and control. Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and even death. The devastating consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and last a lifetime. Although there has been substantial progress in reducing domestic violence, an average of 20 people are physically abused by intimate partners every minute. This equates to more than 10 million abuse victims annually. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been physically abused by an intimate partner, and 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men have been severely physically abused by an intimate partner. Millions of Americans live in daily, silent fear within their own homes. In addition, every year millions of children are exposed to domestic violence. Domestic violence incidents affect every person within a home and can have long-lasting negative effects on children's emotional well-being, and social and academic functioning. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has compiled a list of helpful resources for parents and caregivers, children and teens, mental health providers, child welfare workers, law enforcement professionals, educators and school staff, and policy makers." Retrieved from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), https://www.nctsn.org/.../national-domestic-violence...

Check out the preview to episode 61 with our guest sister Nikita Mckenzie who shared some of her journey when she was impacted by Domestic Abuse and her current story as a survivor.
Nikita states, "My journey as a teenage mother taught me that I get to decide what happens next. It was through this experience that I learned that circumstances do not define you, but it is how you respond to your circumstances that matters most. It was through this and other transitions that I learned that I AM and can be whatever I say! Today, I can confidently say that I Am Someone He Empowered to inspire and support women as they transition through life. ...With a compassionate heart to help women confidently pursue purpose and maximize their potential, her vision finally met her purpose! IAmShe Nikita is the founder of I Am Someone He Empowered, INC., a nonprofit organization established to support women as they transition through the many obstacles that come to shape their definition of themselves...IAmShe Nikita has undeniably found her purpose in her pain! She has experienced much adversity, but God has shown himself to be faithful. Everything that she has endured has been for now. She can confidently say, “I am not my sister’s keeper. I am my sister!”...Not only does she serve as a midwife through one-on-one coaching, but she facilitates empowerment sessions, workshops, and is a conference and motivational speaker. IAmShe Nikita is Someone He Empowered!"

https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/preview.../

Full episode scheduled to be released Friday October 21, 2022.

Website: https://www.iamshenikita.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAmSheNikita
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmSheincNikita
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsheinc_nikita/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-mckenzie-mba-3a083b29/

07/10/2022

Check out episode 60 with our guest sister Latoya Cooper who shared some of her story when she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer & her current journey.

"LaToya Cooper, Confidence Coach and Breast cancer SurThriver, has helped guide women to challenge their limiting beliefs and work through obstacles renewing self-love and purpose in their lives. In her coaching business, she provides support, strategy, and tips to help you pinpoint your fears, confront self-doubt and perceptions, and thrive in self-confidence. LaToya is often described as the quiet storm, walking you confidently through the fire.

As an under 40 Breast cancer SurThriver, LaToya has been an advocate of preventive care and putting your health first. During her breast cancer journey she noticed that when she shared her story of how the lump was discovered, many women didn’t remember the last time they performed a self-breast exam. This led her to start the “I Love My Breasts” initiative amongst her family and friends of monthly reminders to perform monthly self-checks, schedule your preventive care appointments, and taking time for yourself.

You can connect with LaToya via her website http://iamlatoyakcooper.com/, on Instagram and Facebook , and Twitter ."

https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/our-guest-sister-latoya-cooper-shared-some-of-her-story-when-she-was-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer-her-current-journey/

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Check out our current preview & episode 89, by clicking the links below or wherever podcasts are available, with our guest Marguerita Wilcox who shared some of her story of being impacted by Breast Cancer more than once & her current journey. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize Breast Cancer Survivors as well as remember those who are no longer here who were impacted by Breast Cancer. https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/preview-for-episode-89-marguerita-wilcox-shared-some-of-her-story-being-impacted-by-breast-cancer-m/ https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/marguerita-wilcox-shared-some-of-her-story-being-impacted-by-breast-cancer-more-than-once-her-curr/

Check out the preview and full episode 88 for our guest, Atupele Mwaungulu, who shared some of her story of being impacted by domestic violence and her current journey. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-awareness-month/

Dr. C. Nicole @dr.cnicholetv shared some of her story about her journey of getting her General Education Diploma (GED) to her Doctorate in Ministry (DMin.) degree now out in our new podcast preview & full episode 87. Available wherever podcasts are available or on our website via the links below: https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/preview-for-episode-87-dr-c-nicole-shared-some-of-her-story-about-her-journey-of-getting-her-gener/ https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/dr-c-nicole-shared-some-of-her-story-about-her-journey-of-getting-her-general-educational-diploma/

Check out the preview & full episode 86 with our guest Brother Joe Bud who shared about the non-profit Men Who Care of Germantown, Inc. & how he & others are giving back to make a difference in the lives of those he & others serve Links to the preview & full episode are below or wherever podcasts are available. https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/preview-86-brother-joe-budd-shared-about-the-non-profit-men-who-care-of-germantown-inc-how-he/ https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/brother-joe-budd-shared-about-the-non-profit-men-who-care-of-germantown-inc-how-he-others-are/

Check out the preview & full episode 85 with our guest Adenike A. Harris a Women's Transition & Transformational Coach who shared about self-love as a survivor/thriver of sexual abuse. Links to the preview & full episode are below or wherever podcasts are available. @restorativenotions https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/preview-85-adenike-a-harris-a-womens-transition-transformational-coach-shared-about-self-love-a/ https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/adenike-a-harris-a-womens-transition-transformational-coach-shared-about-self-love-as-a-survivor/

Check out the preview & full episode 84 Mothers Celebrated & honored by Some of Their Children, where podcasts are available, or via the links below with our different guests who shared some stories about their moms. We celebrate & honor mothers by hearing some of their children share how their mothers impacted their lives. https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/preview-84-mothers-celebrated-honored-by-some-of-their-children/ https://www.nothowyoustartbuthowyoufinish.com/mothers-celebrated-honored-by-some-of-their-children/