Episodes

In this empowering episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond opens up about her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and embracing identity as her mother’s daughter. After recently moving into a new home, blending families, and celebrating her 36th birthday, she reflects on the positive traits she inherited from her mother—despite surviving an abusive childhood. Blaque Diamond shares how her mother’s drive, education, and fashion sense live on in her, shaping her commitment ...

In this deeply transformative episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with best-selling author, spiritual coach, and master healer Cheryl Stelte, founder of the Star of Divine Light Institute. Together, they dive into the powerful intersection of energy healing, subconscious trauma, and spiritual empowerment for women on a journey to rise above their past. Cheryl shares how a life-changing spiritual encounter set her on a path from depression to divine alignment—an...

In this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond steps away to assist her family in moving into their new home as a blended family. While she embarks on this exciting new journey in her life, former co-host Fearlessly Beautiful sits down with Women on the Rise spotlight guest, Tara Wiskow, to uncover a journey of resilience, identity, and healing. From the life-altering discovery at eight years old that reshaped her sense of belonging, to losing her biological father...

In this raw, powerful, and emotionally charged episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Black Diamond shares the gripping conclusion of her survival story in Runaway Bride Part 2. From the trauma of domestic violence to the strength it took to escape a dangerous situation with her child, this episode is a testament to courage, self-worth, and the will to live free. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed accounts of physical abuse, emotional manipulation, and trauma. Listener dis...

In this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Black Diamond sits down with Jenna Udenberg, an inspiring disability advocate, accessibility educator, and author of Within My Spokes. From growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to becoming a manual wheelchair user at just 8 years old, Jenna shares her journey of resilience, advocacy, and creating a more inclusive and accessible world. Jenna opens up about her Bush Fellowship experience, founding the nonprofit Above and Bey...

In this raw and deeply personal episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, Blaque Diamond opens u p about a chapter of her life that began like a fairy tale… and ended in shock. From the excitement of moving in with her fiancé and blending their families, to a whirlwind courthouse wedding, she truly believed she had found her forever. But just days after saying “I do,” cracks began to show. Lies unraveled, red flags waved high, and the man she thought she knew transformed before her eyes. What st...

In this soul-stirring episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, Blaque Diamond takes a backseat and allows former co-host Fearlessly Beautiful to sit down with Catherine Crestani, a phenomenal leader, intuitive coach, and founder of Willow Healing, to talk about what it really means to be a woman on the rise. 🌟 Catherine shares: How she built (and let go of) a multi-six-figure empire to escape burnout Her journey from chronic stress to spiritual alignment How motherhood, health, and h...

In this inspiring episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, your host Black Diamond gets real about the truth behind self-publishing—the wins, the lessons, the frustrations, and the freedom that comes with owning your story. Whether you're an aspiring author, a curious reader, or someone sitting on a story that’s just waiting to be told, this episode is for YOU! 💎 Black Diamond kicks off with a heartfelt life update, sharing how her family showed up for her during a painful tooth ordeal and how s...

In this powerful and inspiring Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with the incredible Dr. Christiane Schroeter—a university professor, bestselling author, business coach, and host of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast. From earning her PhD at Purdue to raising two young female entrepreneurs of her own, Dr. Christiane shares her journey of building a life of balance, leadership, and purpose while empowering other women to follow their dreams. 💼 ...

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, your host Black Diamond takes you on an emotional journey of resilience, motherhood, and advocacy during Disability Pride Month. 💔 When another Facebook post about a blind mother losing custody of her child due to discrimination surfaced, it triggered Black Diamond’s own traumatic experience of nearly losing her son—not due to neglect, but because society still doubts the capabilities of blind parents. From being inte...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Gail Showalter, founder of Single Women Ed, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping single mothers pursue higher education and meaningful employment. Gail shares her own story of resilience as a single mom of three and the passion that led her to create a support network for women navigating similar paths. Together, Blaque Diamond and Gail dive into topics such as: 💡 The real-...

In this inspiring episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, your host Black Diamond opens up about childhood dreams, overcoming adversity, and turning pain into purpose. 💎 From aspiring hairstylist to award-winning author and now songwriter, Black Diamond shares her powerful story of resilience, faith, and drive—proving that no dream is too big when you refuse to give up. ✨ 💬 Plus, she shines a spotlight on small business owner Kay’s Sweets & Comforts and reveals exciting news: she’s becoming a ...

✨ In this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, a holistic wellness platform designed for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. 💪🌿 Together, they dive deep into: 🔹 What perimenopause really is—and why it’s time to stop suffering in silence 🔹 The unique challenges women of color face during hormonal transitions 🔹 How NourishDoc empowers women globally through affordable, culturally-sensitive ...

This week on the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Black Diamond sits down with a special guest for a heartfelt and eye-opening Father’s Day episode. Meet Joey Ortiz, a devoted single father of two daughters who opens up about the realities, sacrifices, and mental toll of single fatherhood. 👨‍👧‍👧 From custody battles to emotional wellness, co-parenting struggles, and financial sacrifices, Joey shares what it truly means to show up for your children as a father — especially when society often forget...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Black Diamond sits down with author, therapist, and podcast host Malisa Hepner for an open-hearted conversation about healing, purpose, and emotional growth. ❤️‍🩹 Malisa shares her personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma, addiction in the family, and complex PTSD (C-PTSD). She dives into how her lived experiences shaped her career in therapy, inspired her book Owning My Crazy, and led her to create her pod...

In this heartfelt solo episode, your host Blaque Diamond invites listeners into her world with a candid check-in and powerful reflections on growth, purpose, and the journey of self-belief. 🎧✨ She shares updates on: Finishing her HR management coursework 📚 Writing her 4th children’s book, Braille’s Superpower 👧🏽🦯 Crafting her 3rd AI-assisted songwriting EP 🎶 And stepping into her new solo podcasting chapter with intention and purpose 💫 This episode dives deep into the soul of what the ...

In this powerful Women on the Rise episode, Blaque Diamond sits down with Sharon Dunlevy , a passionate educational advocate for children in foster care. Sharon shares how her journey from children's ministry to policy-level education reform has transformed the lives of countless youth, especially those aging out of the system. Together, they unpack: The urgent need for trauma-informed practices in schools The misconceptions about foster care and educational access The lifelong impa...

Description: In this deeply personal and powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast , hosts Blaque Diamond and Fearlessly Beautiful open up about their own journeys with mental health, sharing real-life struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem , and healing through faith, community, and inner work. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month , they dive into: The difference between mental health and mental illness Childhood trauma, suicidal thoughts, and surviv...

In this powerful Women on the Rise episode, Blaque Diamond welcomes Fanny Tristan —a women's empowerment coach, trauma therapist, retreat leader, and founder of Her Soul Supply . Fanny shares her journey of working with firstborn daughters and single women, helping them break free from generational trauma, redefine their self-worth, and create purpose-filled lives outside of romantic relationships. Together, they dive into: The intersection of birth order, trauma, and self-worth The em...

This special Mother’s Day episode is all about love, legacy, and the powerful women who shape our lives. 💐 Join Blaque Diamond and Fearlessly Beautiful as they open up about what motherhood truly means to them. From personal reflections to powerful affirmations, this episode is filled with love, gratitude, and inspiration for every kind of mom. 🎙️ They give heartfelt shout-outs to the mothers and mother figures who’ve impacted their lives, and share words of encouragement for every woman o...

In this empowering episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, hosts Blaque Diamond and Fearlessly Beautiful dive deep into the importance of self-care—not just as a trend, but as a necessary act of self-love and survival. Too often, women pour into everyone else while leaving themselves empty. Today, we’re flipping the script. ✨ We’re talking about: • What self-care really means beyond bubble baths and spa days • How to set healthy boundaries without guilt • Daily practices to nurture your min...

Breaking the Cycle: a Powerful Conversation in Honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month In this deeply moving episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, hosts Blaque Diamond and Fearlessly Beautiful open their hearts to shine a light on an issue that’s often kept in the dark—child abuse. In honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month, Blaque Diamond courageously shares her personal journey of surviving abuse from infancy and how, in a heartbreaking twist of fate, her abuse only ended after she lost her sigh...

🎓 College: In-Person or Online? Let’s Talk About It! 🎧 In this episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, Blaque Diamond and Fearlessly Beautiful get real about their college journeys—the highs, the hurdles, and the life lessons in between. With two very different experiences—one navigating the world of in-person classes, the other thriving through remote learning—these best friends open up about what worked for them, what didn’t, and how they stayed motivated along the way. 💡 Whether you’re fre...

🚀 Welcome to the BFF Empowerment Podcast! 🎙️✨ What happens when you take two powerhouse friends with a passion for empowering women, inspirational life stories, engaging conversations, and give them a mic? 🎤 You get the BFF Empowerment Podcast! 🎉 In this exciting debut episode, long-time best friends Blaque Diamond and Fearlessly Beautiful—who’ve shared 18 years of laughter, growth, and sisterhood—invite you into their world. They’ll take you on a journey through their unbreakable bond, share th...