Sunday SoulDay

What does it really mean to overcome something that changes your life forever? For Dr. Craig Woodall, that question is deeply personal. Craig, a former athlete, spent more than 30 years in education, including 12 years as a high school principal, helping young people develop character, resilience, and purpose. But behind the leader his students knew was a man carrying a profound loss of his own. On September 11, 2001, Craig lost his brother. Twenty-five years later, Craig joins me on Sunday SoulDay for a deeply personal conversation about grief, faith, resilience, leadership, and what it means to rebuild hope without leaving the people we love behind. We talk about who Craig was before September 11th and how losing his brother changed him, the difference between “moving on” and moving forward, and what the long journey through grief actually looks like. Craig also shares the moment he began recognizing that although he couldn't change what happened, he could choose what happened within him from there. We explore how that lived experience quietly shaped his 30-year career in education, his leadership as a high school principal, and the way he now helps others navigate life's inevitable storms. We also discuss why the leadership book Craig originally intended to write became something much more personal: his first book, Overcome: Rebuilding Hope After Losing My Brother on 9/11. This conversation explores: • The person Craig was before September 11th and the brother he lost • What 25 years of grief has taught him about healing • The stages of grief and why healing isn't always linear • The choices we still have when we cannot change what happened to us • How grief, faith, and adversity can shape the way we lead • Why resilience is more than simply “bouncing back” • The difference between moving on and moving forward • What it really means to overcome • Where Craig continues to find hope • What fuels his mind, body, and soul One of the most powerful ideas underneath our conversation is that overcoming doesn't necessarily mean leaving the experience behind. Sometimes it means learning how to carry what happened while continuing to build a meaningful life around it. Craig Woodall, Ed.D., is a speaker, coach, former high school principal, and author of Overcome: Rebuilding Hope After Losing My Brother on 9/11. Today, he works with leaders and organizations to build resilience and develop the mindset needed to navigate adversity. Connect with Craig and learn more about his work at craigwoodall.com. ️ Sunday SoulDay Conversations about leadership, identity, healing, purpose, and the inner work behind how we live and lead. Hosted by: Damesha Craig, Leadership Strategist and Purpose Alchemist | Founder, Leadership Garden OS & Leadership Garden AI | Executive Coach | Host, Sunday SoulDay | Publisher, The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with Damesha Craig https://www.dameshacraig.com https://www.leadershipgarden.ai https://soulfuelerjournal.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dameshacraig ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sundaysoulday⁠⁠ Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com www.sundaysoulday.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when the life you worked so hard to build completely falls apart? Ken Miller’s journey has taken him from the halls of the Ivy League to homelessness, addiction, prison, and ultimately a powerful journey of redemption, resilience, and rebuilding. In this deeply personal episode of Sunday SoulDay™, Damesha Craig sits down with author, speaker, and Denali FSP founder Ken Miller, whose book Becoming Ken: One Black Man’s Journey from Ivy League to Prison and Back Again chronicles his extraordinary path through adversity and toward a life rooted in truth and authenticity. Ken opens up about the pivotal moments that contributed to his rock bottom, what it took to begin climbing back, and why telling ourselves the truth can become one of the most important steps toward healing. They also explore what resilience actually looks like when life is difficult, how to reclaim your identity after being defined by addiction, incarceration, or your worst decisions, and why your lowest chapter doesn't have to become the final definition of who you are. Today, Ken uses what he has lived through to help others. As founder of Denali FSP, he works with organizations around sustainable funding, while his speaking and programs such as From Rock Bottom to Resilience challenge people to face adversity, embrace authenticity, and make meaningful choices about who they want to become. In this conversation, you'll hear about: • Ken’s journey from the Ivy League to homelessness, addiction, and prison • The pivotal moments that led to rock bottom • Truth and authenticity as foundations for healing • What resilience looks like when giving up feels easier • Reclaiming your identity after addiction and incarceration • Moving beyond the labels society places on you • How adversity shaped Ken’s approach to leadership • Turning painful experiences into wisdom that can serve others • Where someone struggling with shame or their past can begin Your past may be part of your story. It doesn't have to be the definition of your future. If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to rebuild after losing your way, this conversation is a powerful reminder that redemption isn't about erasing where you've been. It's about deciding what you will do with what comes next. 🎙️ Sunday SoulDay™ Hosted by: Damesha Craig, Leadership Strategist and Purpose Alchemist | Founder, Leadership Garden OS™ & Leadership Garden AI™ | Executive Coach | Host, Sunday SoulDay™ | Publisher, The Soul Fueler Journal™ Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sundaysoulday⁠ Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com https://www.dameshacraig.com/ www.sundaysoulday.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the seemingly disconnected chapters of your life are actually pointing you toward your purpose? Jake de Guzman has spent much of his life wrestling with some of our biggest questions: Why am I here? What am I being called to do? How can my gifts, experiences, and passions be of service to others? His own path has been anything but linear. From Jesuit formation to television production, finance, entrepreneurship, teaching leadership, writing, coaching, and even competing as a triathlete, Jake describes a journey that often only made sense when he looked at it through the “rearview mirror.” Today, Jake is an author, teacher, producer, and coach who helps people explore the intersection of leadership, spirituality, psychology, storytelling, and purpose. His book, The Call to Lead: Ignatian Wisdom and the Journey to Leading, brings together Ignatian spirituality, the Enneagram, psychology, narrative theory, and practical leadership development to help people better understand themselves and discern how they are being called to serve. In this episode of Sunday SoulDay, we explore the threads connecting Jake’s unconventional journey and what they can teach us about our own. We talk about moving from Jesuit formation into an entirely different life, recognizing purpose in hindsight, and why our experiences may be more connected than they initially appear. Jake also takes us deeper into the Enneagram, including why knowing your “type” is only the beginning. We explore how our upbringing, expectations, identities, and the roles we learn to play can shape our patterns, and how greater self-awareness can help us distinguish those patterns from who we are becoming. We also discuss Ignatian spirituality, the Hero’s Journey, life stories and genograms, leadership formation, and why some of our greatest struggles can become invitations for growth. And ultimately, we return to the question at the heart of Jake’s work: What are you being called to do with the life you’ve been given? If you're navigating a crossroads, reconsidering your purpose, trying to understand the patterns in your own story, or simply sensing that there may be something deeper calling you forward, this conversation is for you. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: Damesha Craig, Leadership Strategist and Purpose Alchemist | Founder, Leadership Garden OS™ & Leadership Garden AI™ | Executive Coach | Host, Sunday SoulDay™ | Publisher, The Soul Fueler Journal™ Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sundaysoulday⁠⁠ Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com www.sundaysoulday.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when the life you spent decades building no longer feels like the life you’re meant to live? After 30 years in the fashion industry as a producer, agent, and agency owner in Miami and Los Angeles, Maia Holmes had built the kind of career many people dream about. But behind the success, something deeper was calling her. At 50, she chose to listen. In this episode of Sunday SoulDay, Maia joins Damesha Craig for a deeply personal conversation about reinvention, healing, identity, and what it means to come home to yourself. Today, Maia is a transformational healer, intuitive guide, Reiki Master, certified Rapid Transformational Practitioner (RTT), and founder of Soul Spring Healing. Her work combines energy healing, RTT, and somatic practices to help people release emotional blocks, challenge limiting beliefs, and reconnect with their sense of purpose. In this conversation, we explore: 🌿 What was happening behind the scenes of Maia’s successful fashion career and the inner search that eventually changed her life 🌿 Finding the courage to leave an identity you’ve spent decades building 🌿 Reiki, energy healing, and what Maia means when she says “energy has no container” 🌿 How RTT, somatic healing, and energy work can work together to create transformation 🌿 Why she co-founded Travel by RE, blending luxury travel, sacred experiences, and holistic healing 🌿 The unexpected story behind her soulful children’s book series, The Adventures of Micah and Mathilda 🌿 Reinventing yourself at 52 and why Maia believes transformation is our birthright This conversation is for anyone who has ever looked at a life that appears successful from the outside and quietly wondered, “Is there something more for me?” Sometimes starting over isn’t about abandoning the life you built. It’s about finally listening to the part of you that has been trying to lead you home. 🎙️ Welcome to Sunday SoulDay, where we explore the inner work behind how we lead, live, heal, and become. Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, identity, purpose, healing, neuroscience, spirituality, and living a more intentional life. #SundaySoulDay #MaiaHolmes #HealingJourney #ReikiHealing #EnergyHealing #RTT #PersonalTransformation #FindingYourPurpose #Reinvention #SpiritualGrowth #DameshaCraig Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the biggest obstacle to peace isn't what's happening around you—but what's happening inside your own mind? In this episode of Sunday SoulDay™, I sit down with author, blogger, and software engineer Brian Sachetta, whose personal journey through anxiety and depression inspired his bestselling book, Get Out of Your Head. Drawing from both his background in computer science and his own lived experience, Brian shares practical strategies for breaking the cycle of overthinking, calming an anxious mind, and building a life rooted in greater peace and purpose. Whether you've struggled with anxiety yourself or simply find yourself caught in constant mental chatter, this conversation offers compassionate insight and actionable tools to help you respond differently. In this episode, we explore: 🌱 Brian's journey from anxiety and depression to purpose-driven work 🧠 Why anxiety is often rooted in fear of the future 💭 How overthinking keeps us stuck—and practical ways to interrupt the cycle ❤️ Two simple strategies anyone can begin practicing today to reduce anxiety 🌿 The mindset shifts that helped Brian heal and reclaim his life ✨ What it really means to build a lifestyle of calm instead of constantly managing stress 💙 A message of hope for anyone navigating anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm This episode is sponsored by Ruminotes—the second brain for thinking, reflection, and better decisions. If today's conversation inspires a new perspective, don't let it pass you by. Capture it, reflect on it, and let it grow with Ruminotes. Learn more at Ruminotes.com. About Brian Sachetta Brian Sachetta is an author, blogger, and software developer based in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the author of Get Out of Your Head, a practical guide that draws parallels between computer systems and the human mind to help readers better understand anxiety and develop healthier thought patterns. His work focuses on mental health, wellness, and personal growth, with a mission to help others live healthier and more fulfilling lives. 🔗 Learn more: https://getoutofyourhead.com About Sunday SoulDay™ Sunday SoulDay™ is where leadership meets humanity. Hosted by Damesha Craig, each episode explores leadership, identity, healing, purpose, emotional intelligence, and what it means to cultivate human potential, in our work, our relationships, and our lives. Because growth isn't about becoming someone else. It's about becoming more fully yourself. 🌱 Learn more: https://dameshacraig.com 👍 If this conversation encouraged you, please: • Like this video • Follow to the channel on Spotify and Subscribe on YouTube • Share it with someone who may need this message today #SundaySoulDay #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Overthinking #BrianSachetta #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Wellbeing #EmotionalHealth #Leadership #HumanPotential #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #Purpose #GetOutOfYourHead Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if chronic pain, burnout, and fatigue aren’t just “part of life”—but signs your body is out of alignment? In this powerful episode, Dr. Nick Athens, trusted chiropractor to legends like Joe Montana, Roger Craig, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, the San Francisco Giants, and many other elite athletes, shares how true performance starts with the body, not just the grind. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Athens has helped elite athletes and everyday individuals unlock longevity, resilience, and peak performance through alignment, consistency, and proactive care. From a Super Bowl sideline adjustment seen by millions to transforming how leaders think about health, his work bridges the gap between high performance and lifelong well-being. In this conversation, we explore: • Why waiting until pain shows up is the biggest mistake most people make • The real connection between stress, emotions, and physical health • What elite athletes understand about consistency that most people don’t • How chiropractic care became essential at the highest levels of sports • The philosophy behind his book *To Health With You* • Simple, practical ways to start reconnecting with your body today This isn’t just about athletes—it’s about anyone who wants to feel better, think clearer, and live longer with intention. If you’ve been pushing through, ignoring the signals, or feeling disconnected from your body… this conversation will shift how you think about your health. #ChiropracticCare #PeakPerformance #Longevity #HolisticHealth #MindBodyConnection #dameshacraig #joemontana #rogercraig #ronnielott #jerryrice #fredwarner #steveyoung #sf49ers #sfgiants Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your voice isn’t just how you speak, it’s how you lead, influence, and are remembered. In this episode, we explore how AI is transforming the way we understand communication, confidence, and self-expression—starting with your voice. What if your voice is the most underdeveloped leadership tool you have? In this episode of Sunday SoulDay, I sit down with Makaeel Sheikh (Co-Founder & CEO) and Raheem Sheikh (Co-Founder) of NūrAI—an AI-powered voice coaching platform designed to help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and intention. Founded by two scientist brothers, NūrAI is redefining how we understand communication—analyzing not just what you say, but how you say it: your tone, rhythm, presence, energy, and patterns over time. We explore: Why your voice is deeply connected to identity and leadership How real-time AI feedback can transform how you communicate The hidden ways people shrink, code-switch, or disconnect from their voice How self-awareness in communication leads to confidence and growth The future of voice, AI, and human potential Nūr isn’t just about communication—it’s about alignment, self-awareness, and reclaiming your authentic expression. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, overlooked, or unsure how you’re coming across… This conversation will shift how you see your voice—and your leadership. 🌿 Join the NūrAI Waitlist / https://mynur.ai/exclusive-invite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mynur_ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nūrai-inc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenursignal?_r=1&_t=ZS-93nln9efllI 🌱 Explore Leadership Garden AI™ https://leadershipgarden.ai/ #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #PublicSpeaking #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #Confidence #FounderStory #Startup #VoiceCoaching #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #SundaySoulDay Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when you walk away from conventional success—and step into sovereignty? In this powerful episode of Sunday SoulDay, we sit down with Graham Skidmore, former Rocket Mortgage executive turned entrepreneur, educator, and systems thinker, to explore the deeper truth behind burnout, identity, and reclaiming personal power. After two decades helping scale one of corporate America’s most influential client acquisition engines, Graham experienced what many would call burnout—but what he now recognizes as a profound spiritual initiation. That moment didn’t break him. It redirected him. Today, Graham is building systems that honor the soul, restore agency, and integrate ethical AI to support human potential—not replace it. 🌱 In this episode, we explore: The hidden truth behind burnout—and why it’s often a turning point Why “the systems are broken, not the people” How fear, trauma, and conditioning shape our lives—and how to transform them Reclaiming personal sovereignty in a world of one-size-fits-all systems The role of ethical AI in supporting human intelligence and evolution What it means to live in alignment with your authentic self 🌿 About Graham’s Work Graham is the founder of: EnGen — a nonprofit incubating healing, education, and decentralized community SATH Solutions — building ethical, soul-aligned AI infrastructure Harmony Health — helping individuals reconnect with their potential through education, tools, and practitioner support He is also the creator of I Didn’t Come With an Owner’s Manual, a multi-part YouTube teaching series and forthcoming book that explores how personal growth, healing, and self-awareness are deeply connected to how we understand ourselves—and the systems we live within. 🌸 Why this conversation matters This episode challenges the idea that something is “wrong” with you. Instead, it offers a new perspective: 👉 What if your struggles are not failures—but signals? 👉 What if your path isn’t broken—but misaligned? 👉 What if your power was never lost—just buried? 🌱 Who this is for Leaders navigating burnout or identity shifts Founders and creators questioning conventional success Anyone seeking deeper alignment, healing, and purpose Those curious about the intersection of consciousness, systems, and AI 🌿 Subscribe for more conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: ⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com https://www.dameshacraig.com/ #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #ConsciousLeadership #AI #Healing #Sovereignty #SundaySoulDay Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it really take to transition from elite athlete to successful entrepreneur and build a $20M business along the way? In this powerful episode, we sit down with performance coach, investor, and founder Ben Camara to explore the mindset, identity shifts, and systems behind sustainable success. From his early career as a professional footballer across the UK and Europe to coaching global icons like Kate Moss and Madonna, Ben shares the unseen realities of high performance, pressure, and reinvention. We dive deep into the pivotal transition from sport to entrepreneurship, the emotional toll of losing your first identity, and how Ben rebuilt his purpose through coaching and business. With nearly $20M in sales and over 15 years of experience scaling companies in wellness and technology, Ben breaks down what truly separates thriving founders from those who struggle. We also explore his latest venture, KLIQ—backed by Google for Startups and Serena Ventures—and how it’s transforming the creator economy by helping coaches and creators build their own apps, own their audience, and turn content into real revenue. If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or leader navigating growth, identity, and scale, this conversation will challenge how you think about ownership, systems, and success. In this episode, we cover: Lessons from professional football: pressure, resilience, and identity Navigating life after sport and rebuilding purpose Coaching high-profile clients and patterns among elite performers The shift from coach to investor and systems thinker What investors really look for in founders and ideas Building and scaling companies to $20M in sales The vision behind KLIQ and fixing the broken creator economy Why ownership matters more than ever for creators The mindset shift from content creator to business owner What separates successful creators from struggling ones The future of creator-led platforms and digital ownership Learn more: KLIQ: https://www.joinkliq.io 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: ⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com #creatoreconomy #joinkliq #coachingplatform #entrepreneurs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you carrying unspoken anger, resentment, or exhaustion — but don’t have a safe space to release it? In this episode of Sunday SoulDay, I sit down with Jennifer [Last Name], a venting coach, yoga teacher, and transformational guide who helps high-achieving women reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their power, and return to authentic ease. Jennifer’s journey — from corporate accountant to yoga teacher to health and mind coach — is a story of resilience, awakening, and radical self-compassion. Today, she empowers women to let go of the hidden weight they’ve been carrying and step into alignment. We explore: 🌱 Why so many women suppress emotions, and how safe venting can heal 🌱 Jennifer’s awakening at a retreat in Costa Rica that changed everything 🌱 Her transition from corporate to a purpose-driven life 🌱 Why self-care is like the 10,000-hour rule — and what consistency really looks like 🌱 How breathwork, EFT tapping, and movement help women transform 🌱 The gender differences in power, validation, and healing 🌱 Why adapting your healing tools matters as you evolve ✨ If you’ve ever felt drained, disconnected, or like you’re carrying more than your share, this episode will give you the permission — and the tools — to release, reset, and realign. Connect with Jennifer Grove: https://www.jgrovewellness.com/ 🔔 Subscribe to Sunday SoulDay for soulful conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: ⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it really take to make a gutsy move? And when was your last gutsy move? I’m joined by LauraAura, keynote speaker, coach, and host of The Gutsy Podcast, who quit her full-time job at 6½ months pregnant to launch her first business. That was just the beginning of her Gutsy moves. For years, she fought to keep her branding studio alive… until she realized the business she built had started owning her. Exhausted. Anxious. Cash-poor. Resentful. Something had to change. In this conversation, LauraAura shares what happened when she got brutally honest with herself and stopped building her life around “shoulds.” We talk about identity, burnout, clarity, and what it really means to build a brand that feels aligned instead of performative. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your own business, this episode will hit home. 🎙️ In this episode, we cover: • The courage behind quitting her job while pregnant • How to recognize when your business is consuming you • Why radical honesty is the foundation of aligned branding • How to strip away societal “shoulds” • What a true “gutsy move” looks like in business • 2–3 practical steps to simplify your brand message today • Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship • One powerful exercise to help you come alive again For 17+ years, LauraAura has helped people break through resistance and take bold action. Today, she’s a full-time keynote speaker and coach, featured in WealthInsider and Yahoo! News, with a Top 100 Global Podcast and a community of 60k+ people who show up for her lovingly blunt guidance. Her message is simple but powerful: Your mind can fuel your next big move… or keep you stuck. Connect with LauraAura https://lauraaura.com/ https://lauraaura.com/gutsy-collective/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatlauraaura/ If you’re ready to stop hesitating and start building something that actually feels like you, this episode is for you. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s one gutsy move you’ve been avoiding? 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: ⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with our host: Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com #gutsy #entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #changeyourmindsetchangeyourlife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when grief becomes the catalyst for growth? In this powerful bonus episode of Sunday SoulDay Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneur and marketing strategist Satara Brown to explore her journey from law enforcement to full-time entrepreneurship — and how the devastating loss of her mother transformed her life and purpose. Satara opens up about navigating burnout, homelessness, and grief — and how free yoga classes in the park became a lifeline during her darkest season. Today, she’s building purpose-driven ventures through SB Consulting Firm, GirlBossBrand, and The Balance Suite, and preparing to open her own yoga studio in 2026. We discuss: Pivoting careers with faith and resilience Building businesses “messily” and learning as you go Supporting burned-out women entrepreneurs The healing power of yoga and community Turning pain into purpose-driven leadership Staying consistent when growth feels slow If you’re navigating grief, burnout, reinvention, or the desire to pivot into something more aligned, this conversation will encourage and empower you. Satara’s story is proof that your lowest season can become the foundation for your highest calling. 🎧 Listen now and be reminded: healing and ambition can coexist. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: ⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network, & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it take to rise to the top 5% of performers in corporate America—while navigating layoffs, pivots, and the unique challenges of being a Black woman in tech? In this powerful episode of Sunday SoulDay, I sit down with Katheline Jean-Pierre, a transformative tech executive, investor, and podcast host of Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®. With two decades leading billion-dollar portfolios at Google and LinkedIn, Katheline now helps leaders and entrepreneurs future-proof their careers, build thriving side businesses, and scale with purpose. We cover: 🌱 How Black women are being disproportionately impacted by layoffs—and what the future of work could look like 🌱 Building & scaling a side business to become layoff-proof 🌱 Leveraging your personal brand on LinkedIn to land deals, clients, and portfolio opportunities 🌱 The Top 5% Method®: How to accelerate your career and earn like the elite performers 🌱 Her journey through multiple pivots—from music to tech to entrepreneurship 🌱 Self-care, motherhood, and staying fueled mind, body, and soul If you’re a professional, entrepreneur, or changemaker navigating uncertainty, this episode will show you how to root yourself, rise with clarity, and lead with impact. About Katheline Katheline Jean-Pierre is a transformative tech executive, entrepreneur, and former Silicon Valley leader who has driven billion-dollar growth at Google and LinkedIn. She spent a decade at Google as Head of Sales, managing billion-dollar portfolios and earning the highly coveted Outstanding Manager Award, given to less than 1% of employees. She later served as Managing Director at LinkedIn, leading enterprise marketing solutions across financial services, venture, and Canadian operations Today, she is the Founder and CEO of Driving Impact Ventures, where she helps high-performers and organizations scale their influence, revenue, and leadership impact using her Top 5% Method®. She is also the host of the globally ranked podcast Driving Impact, which reached Apple’s Top 200 Business Podcasts and 100,000+ monthly downloads at its peak. Katheline brings deep expertise in AI-driven growth strategies, executive leadership, and career acceleration — helping leaders break into the top 5% of their industries through her career accelerator programs and LinkedIn personal branding services. Top 5% Method® Career Accelerator Coaching Program: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/career-accelerator-coaching-program-for-tech-workers Top 5% Method® Brand authority & Product Launch Program: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/the-brand-authority-system Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@Top5PercentMethod⁩ 👉 Subscribe to ⁨@sundaysoulday⁩ for more conversations on leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven growth. Hosted by: ⁠Damesha Craig⁠, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network & Executive Contributor & Editor of The Soul Fueler Journal Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if stress isn’t the price of success? In this powerful bonus episode, we welcome Elle Ingalls , author of The Pressure-Free CEO and Pressure-Free Parenting , and creator of The Pressure-Free Method — a revolutionary performance framework helping high achievers break free from chronic stress and unlock sustainable success. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to students and parents, Elle’s work is transforming how leaders approach pressure, resilience, and peak performance. With a unique background as a performance coach, executive, college athlete, and professional musician, Elle developed a method designed to stop the fight-or-flight stress response before it starts — allowing leaders to make sharper decisions, build resilience, and achieve high performance without burnout. We Discuss: Why high achievers often operate in hidden fight-or-flight mode The neuroscience behind stress and decision-making How CEOs can lead effectively without internal pressure overload Practical tools to prevent burnout before it begins The connection between leadership, parenting, and performance How to build resilience without sacrificing well-being If you're a CEO, entrepreneur, executive, parent, or high-performing professional navigating stress and responsibility, this conversation will reshape how you think about success. Pressure doesn’t have to define your performance. 📣 Upcoming Event in Napa with Elle 📣 Pressure-Free Retreat in Napa Valley, CA. February 27 - March 1, 2026 RESERVE today! https://pressure-free.lpages.co/pressure-free-retreat-napa-2026/ #naparetreat #pressurefree #stresskills #leadershiptips #executive #highperformancecoaching 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Sunday Soulday Is Hosted by: Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we sit down with James Norman, Founder & CEO of Pilotly. How does a teenager hustling in Detroit grow into a tech founder shaping the future of streaming, artificial intelligence, and audience intelligence for global media companies? In this episode, serial entrepreneur, investor, and pioneering technologist James Norman shares how he built multiple companies at the intersection of media, technology, and data — including founding Pilotly, the first audience intelligence and market research platform built specifically for creative content. James breaks down how audience intelligence is transforming Hollywood, streaming platforms, and digital media — giving studios and brands real data about how audiences feel before content goes live. We dive deep into: 🔥 Building one of the earliest online retailers in 1994 🔥 Launching streaming technology in 2007 before it was mainstream 🔥 Creating an audience intelligence platform used by major entertainment companies 🔥 Raising capital as a Black tech founder 🔥 Scaling startups with limited funding 🔥 AI’s impact on storytelling and creative industries 🔥 Leadership, resilience, and mental clarity under pressure 🔥 Advancing Black equity through technology and venture investing This conversation explores: Audience intelligence in media and entertainment AI and the future of creative content Market research for streaming platforms Startup resilience and founder mindset Black founders in tech and venture capital Building data-driven companies in Hollywood James Norman isn’t just building startups — he’s building infrastructure for creative intelligence, cultural equity, and ownership in the digital economy. If you’re a founder, media executive, AI innovator, creative technologist, or investor interested in audience intelligence, streaming, and the future of media — this episode is for you. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Alchemist, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.dameshacraig.com 🌱: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com Happy Black History Month 24/7/365 #AudienceIntelligence #AI #StreamingTechnology #BlackFounders #MediaInnovation #StartupJourney #TechLeadership #CreativeEconomy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it really mean to win? If you love track and field, you have heard of my next guest... In this powerful episode of Sunday SoulDay in our season 4 opener, I sit down with Olympic gold medalist, author, and elite performance coach Marion Jones for an honest, grounded conversation about discipline, resilience, accountability, and rising after setbacks. Marion made history as the first woman to win five medals at a single Olympic Games—and she also walked through one of the most public reckonings in sports history. Today, she’s redefining success through discipline, consistency, and aligned performance across fitness, business, and life. In this episode, we explore: 🌱 How Marion’s definition of winning has evolved over time 🌱 Why discipline matters more than motivation in every area of life 🌱 The inseparable connection between mind, body, and daily habits 🌱 What inspired the launch of MJEP (Marion Jones Elite Performance) 🌱 How to stay consistent when motivation fades 🌱 The intention behind her new MJEP merch line 🌱 What it really takes to rise after personal or professional setbacks 🌱 How Marion stays spiritually and emotionally fueled as a mother, entrepreneur, and elite performance coach. This conversation is for anyone navigating pressure, rebuilding after failure, or seeking sustainable performance rooted in truth—not image. If you’re ready to redefine success, build real discipline, and rise with integrity and purpose, this episode is for you. Tune in this Sunday afternoon for this incredible conversation with someone I have admired for years, Marion Jones! About Marion Marion is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. She made history as the first woman to win five medals at a single Olympic Games, earning three gold and two bronze medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics. A standout at the University of North Carolina, she helped lead the Tar Heels to an NCAA Championship and became a global icon, appearing on the covers of Time, Vogue, and Sports Illustrated, with partnerships from brands like Nike, Gatorade, and Got Milk. In 2007, she faced one of the most defining chapters of her life—taking full responsibility, returning her medals, and serving a 6-month prison sentence. What followed was not retreat, but transformation. Just four months after giving birth to her third child, Marion returned to professional sports in the WNBA and began a new chapter rooted in discipline, truth, and growth. Today, Marion is a speaker, entrepreneur, elite performance coach, and founder of MJEP—Marion Jones Elite Performance. Through her app, training programs, and merchandise, she helps people build consistency, resilience, and strength—physically and mentally. Above all, she’s a devoted mother and a living example of what it means to rise after a fall and redefine what winning truly means. Connect with Marion Facebook- @TheMarionJonesOfficial https://www.facebook.com/themarionjonesofficial/ Instagram- @TheMarionJones https://www.instagram.com/themarionjones TikTok- @TheMarionJones https://www.tiktok.com/@themarionjones MJEP Fitness App- https://mjepelite.com/marion-jones-elite-performance-app/ Interested in working out LIVE with Marion- https://bit.ly/workoutwithmarionLIVE Marion Jones merch- https://www.bonfire.com/store/marion-jones/ 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven and soulful conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Art as Resistance & Healing | What happens when art becomes a voice for what was once silenced? In this deeply moving episode of Sunday SoulDay, I sit down with internationally renowned artist Anne Plaisance, whose work transforms trauma into testimony and pain into powerful acts of resistance and healing. With over 100 exhibitions worldwide and projects spanning painting, installation, photography, and mixed media, Anne’s art confronts some of the most difficult truths of our time—domestic violence, abuse, survival, and the reclaiming of voice—while anchoring them in hope, resilience, and transformation. We explore her groundbreaking exhibition Wonder Women Now, her globally recognized series The Perfumes, and how art can make the invisible visible—especially for survivors navigating their own healing journeys. In this conversation, we discuss: 🌿 How art becomes a pathway to healing and liberation 🌿 Turning silence into voice and trauma into truth 🌿 The role of joy after years of confronting pain 🌿 Art as both resistance and a beacon of hope 🌿 Creativity, community, and resilience across cultures 🌿 A powerful message for survivors reclaiming their power This episode is for artists, leaders, survivors, and anyone who believes that creativity can change lives—and culture. ✨ Art is not just expression. It is resistance. It is remembrance. It is becoming more. Connect with Anne⁠ www.anneplaisance.com⁠ ⁠https://wonderwomennow.com⁠ 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network #artashealing #artisticexpression #domesticviolenceawareness #womenempowerment #healingtrauma Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com 📸: https://www.instagram.com/sundaysouldaypodcast Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is financial security really possible for everyone — or only for a few? If you’ve ever struggled with money management, leadership, or staying consistent on the path to success, this conversation will give you both practical insights and inspiration. In this episode of Sunday SoulDay, I sit down with John Cordero, a financial services leader with nearly 30 years of experience, who has helped over 25,000 families build financial security and mentored 400+ aspiring leaders. John shares his powerful journey from building his own business to creating high-performing teams, while staying committed to financial literacy in underrepresented communities. We dive into: 🌱 John’s journey into financial services and the highs and lows of entrepreneurship 🌱 Why discipline matters more than motivation when building wealth and success 🌱 The urgent need for financial literacy — especially in underserved communities 🌱 How AI and technology are reshaping the financial services industry 🌱 What collaboration, mentorship, and legacy mean to him today 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com https://sundaysoulday.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Dr. Robert Bleck, founder of the Source Completion Therapy Center and the creator of Source Completion Therapy (SCT) —a proven, three-phase process designed to cleanse and permanently heal emotional wounds left behind by trauma, abuse, and painful life experiences. Dr. Bleck’s story begins with unimaginable hardship. From a childhood marked by severe abuse to becoming a nationally recognized therapist, author, professor, and innovator—his journey is a testament to resilience, empathy, and the courage to transform pain into purpose. For over 40 years, Dr. Bleck has helped individuals struggling with: • Trauma & abuse • Addiction • Phobias • Anxiety & depression • Anger issues • Eating disorders • Emotional wounds that linger for decades His method—built on psychological research, neuroscience-aligned principles, and decades of clinical experience—guides people through a powerful process: 1️⃣ Awareness – uncovering the true origins of emotional pain 2️⃣ Re-experiencing – revisiting the memory safely and intentionally 3️⃣ Completion – giving the pain back to its source so the wound can truly heal We also discuss his book, "Give Back the Pain," where he breaks down the SCT process through real-life stories and offers tools, including self-hypnosis scripts, that help readers move toward emotional freedom. If you’re carrying pain from the past… If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck… If you’re seeking a deeper path to emotional healing… This conversation will speak directly to your soul. ✨ Dr. Bleck’s Work & Book Give Back the Pain by Dr. Robert T. Bleck, PhD Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rQZYLX (Also Available: major retailers) 🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Your healing matters. Your story matters. And you are not alone. 🔔 Subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com https://sundaysoulday.com/ #healingtrauma #traumainformed #traumahealing #drrobertbleck #dameshacraig #transformyourlife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this bonus episode, we sit down with Dr. Luissa Kiprono, a high-risk pregnancy specialist, bestselling author, humanitarian leader, trauma survivor, and healer of women’s souls. And this Sunday SoulDay conversation is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and rising after unthinkable adversity. From escaping Communist Romania as a teenager → to rebuilding her life in America → to becoming a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and global women’s health advocate… Dr. Luissa shares how trauma shaped her, strengthened her, and ultimately empowered her to change the world. Her bestselling memoir, PUSH, THEN BREATHE: Trauma, Triumph, and the Making of an American Doctor, reveals a story that is both heart-shattering and deeply hopeful — and today, she brings that same raw truth to our conversation. This episode is for every woman who has ever questioned her worth, battled self-doubt, survived trauma, or carried the weight of being “strong” for everyone else. In this episode, we explore: ✨ Trauma to Triumph — how she transformed unimaginable adversity into purpose ✨ Women’s Empowerment — her message that women are worthy, capable, and limitless ✨ Medicine & Mission — the passion behind her work in the U.S., Kenya, and Latin America ✨ Maternal Health — the urgent changes needed to save more mothers and babies ✨ Leadership & Advocacy — how she uses her voice to champion women globally ✨ Self-Care for the Soul — what keeps her grounded as a physician, mother, and entrepreneur 🌍 ABOUT DR. LUISSA KIPRONO Dr. Luissa Kiprono is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, CEO physician, bestselling author, speaker, and global health advocate. Through her telemedicine practice TeleMed MFM, she brings high-risk pregnancy care to women beyond geographical borders. Through her writing, leadership, and mission work, she equips women with tools for resilience, intentional presence, and emotional healing. Website: https://telemedmfm.com Book: PUSH, THEN BREATHE: https://amzn.to/48EWXWa Website: https://drluissak.com/ 🌞 ABOUT SUNDAY SOULDAY Sunday SoulDay is a weekly podcast and video series hosted by Damesha Craig, spotlighting healing, leadership, authenticity, and soul-centered living. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, healers, and visionaries who are changing the world from the inside out. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch weekly purpose-driven conversations that fuel your mind, body, and soul. Hosted by: Damesha Craig, Certified Career & Life Purpose Coach, Startup Board Advisor, Author, Founder of Leadership Garden & Talent Connect Network Connect with Damesha Craig 🔗: https://www.leadershipgarden.ai 📸 : https://www.instagram.com/dameshacraig/ 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dameshacraig/ 📬: https://dameshacraig.substack.com/ 🔗: https://www.talentconnectnetwork.com Be a Guest: Email us: sundaysouldaypodcast@gmail.com https://sundaysoulday.com/ Music: Earth - The rhythm of memories #highriskpregnancy #prenatalcare #prenatalwellness #womenshealth #traumahealing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.