Episodes

What if bankruptcy wasn’t failure—but data? In this powerful and eye-opening episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Amy Nicole Ellis, creator of The Debt Decoder and founder of Fix Yourself and Flaunt It, for an honest conversation about money, mindset, healing, and rewriting the narrative around financial “mistakes.” Amy boldly shares her story as a three-time bankruptcy survivor—with zero regrets, and explains how those experiences became the foundation fo...

What happens when your fiancé has a secret life, and you find out just weeks before your wedding? In this hilariously raw and empowering episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Charity Sinclair, data expert by day and breakout author of the Amazon #1 bestseller We’re All Dating the Same Guy, to dive into the chaotic, cringeworthy, and sometimes comical world of modern dating. Charity opens up about calling off her wedding after discovering years of betrayal, h...

In this empowering episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Urmi Hossain, a corporate finance professional by day and a passionate creative and advocate by night. Based in Montreal and originally from Italy with Bangladeshi roots, Urmi shares her inspiring journey of navigating multiple cultures, building confidence, and creating space for women to lead authentically. She opens up about her work as a self-published author, speaker, mentor, podcaster, and her ro...

In this candid and heartfelt episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and author Holly Porter, who opens up about the rollercoaster of life, business, motherhood, and healing after a near-death experience. From building 11 businesses while raising a blended family of eight children, to surviving a 70-day COVID hospitalization, Holly shares how she transformed personal tragedy into purpose with her book "Near Death Shift." Together, they ...

On this powerful Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Tina Coleman—spiritual teacher, world traveler, former massage therapist, and author of the bold and empowering book Fifty, Fabulous, and Fuckable. Tina shares her extraordinary life journey, from surviving abusive relationships and life-altering car accidents to teaching metaphysics, healing others through bodywork, and ultimately reinventing her life abroad. Now living internationally...

In this powerful Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, Blaque Diamond sits down with coach, speaker, and author Susan Snow—a woman who knows firsthand what it means to bulldoze through fear. Susan shares the heartbreaking story of losing her father, a Los Angeles police detective, who was ambushed and killed while saving her younger brother’s life on Halloween night when she was just 17. She opens up about the years of unrecognized PTSD, depression, anxiety, emotional masking...

In this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with author and survivor Amanda J. Scott to talk about the courage it takes to break free from abusive relationships and begin the journey back to yourself. Amanda shares her story of leaving a 17-year abusive marriage, the subtle ways emotional, verbal, financial, and psychological abuse can show up, and how shame and silence keep so many women trapped. Drawing from her book Finding My Way Back to Me and her ...

In this powerful episode of the Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with the extraordinary Roxanne Chaput—a globally renowned modern-day creatrix, oracle, and host of the Soul To Soul podcast. As a mother of three and a conscious leadership mentor based near Canada’s stunning Great Lakes region, Roxanne brings a deep, multidimensional perspective on healing, integrity, and embodied leadership. Together, they explore what it truly means to lead...

Let’s Talk About Grief: The Healing We Didn’t Know We Needed

On this powerful Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, Blaque Diamond sits down with Carolee Beckham—coach, author-in-progress, mother of four, and one half of a transformative duo helping couples and singles become conscious co-creators of their lives. Carolee opens up about healing after repeated infidelity, deconstructing from Mormonism, and rebuilding a life rooted in sovereignty, spirituality, and embodied love. She shares how motherhood, home births, and a worldwide se...

On this empowering Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Leah Johnson—artist, author, retreat leader, and former city council member—whose life journey spans 25 years in politics to a soul-led pivot into painting and transformative healing. Leah opens up about the “addiction to success,” PTSD, postpartum depression, alcoholism, and a suicide attempt—and the courageous decision to step away from reelection to choose motherhood, sobriety, and ...

In this inspiring Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with author, mother, and braille proofreader Jo Elizabeth Pinto to talk about the power of storytelling, perseverance, and passion. Jo shares her remarkable journey of being a published author for over a decade, having written across multiple genres—from poetry and young adult fiction to romance and memoir. With nearly 30 years of experience as a braille proofreader and six books under her ...

In this empowering conversation, your host Blaque Diamond sits down with author, historian, and lifelong educator Barbara Mojica—the mind behind the Little Miss History series, to explore why knowing our history fuels critical thinking, confident leadership, and a better future. Barbara shares her journey from general education teacher to special education director and district administrator, and how collaborating with speech, OT, and PT teams shaped her student-centered approach. Together, Bla...

In this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with transformational life and business coach, motivational speaker, and podcast host Neena Perez. From overcoming abuse, teen pregnancy, and poverty, Neena shares how she turned her pain into purpose and now helps women align their God-given gifts with their businesses through her programs Purpose by Design and Wisdom to Wealth. Together, they dive deep into breaking free from self-sabotage, renewing the min...

In this empowering Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with coach, speaker, and Next Level University’s Director of Group Coaching Amy Lenius. Amy shares her journey from studying anatomy and physiology to becoming a women’s health speaker after living with endometriosis—and how honoring women’s cyclical nature informs the way she coaches habits, goals, and sustainable growth. You’ll learn: What endometriosis is (and why it’s often misunderst...

In this empowering Women on the Rise episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Khiara Cureton, an executive career and wealth coach, keynote speaker, healthcare executive, and founder of AncHer Co. Khiara shares her inspiring journey of navigating career growth, motherhood, and money management, and how her personal struggles with career delays and financial identity as a new mom led her to create AncHer Co.—a holistic coaching program that helps ambitious mother...

In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond welcomes Shannon Michelle, a survivor of a near-fatal motorcycle accident, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and breast cancer. Shannon opens up about how she lost everything — from her memory to her mobility — and had to completely relearn how to live, think, walk, and speak. Through unwavering faith, community support, and her own self-healing practices, Shannon began a journey of miraculous reco...

In this empowering Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Tracey Napier; an intuitive life coach, Reiki practitioner, author of Get Changed: How to Be the Master of Your Own Life, and a woman who transformed what once felt like a limitation into her greatest strength. Tracey opens up about her journey of overcoming childhood bullying, finding her spiritual path after the loss of her mother, and embracing her voice—literally and figurativel...

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 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 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 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 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-...