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We’re back with another episode recorded on location—this time at Creative Shell Studios with the incredible Michelle R. Michelle is a photographer, designer, creative strategist, mother of two, and a woman who has continually redefined her identity through life’s detours.

In this powerful conversation, we explore what it means to rediscover yourself while navigating motherhood, career transitions, cultural expectations, faith, and the chaos that shapes us. Michelle shares her upbringing across countries, the discipline and pressure she grew up with, the challenges of losing her job while pregnant, and the journey of rebuilding her creative business from the ground up.

We dive deep into identity, purpose, resilience, and the courage required to reinvent yourself—especially when life shifts unexpectedly. Michelle also reflects on how her daughters have influenced her growth and how moments of faith, community, and grace gave her strength along the way.

If you’re a mom, a creative, a woman in transition, or someone working to reconnect with who you are beneath all the roles you play—this episode will speak to you.

Michelle’s personal profile can be found here: https://popl.co/card/wAGn8BfS/2/s
You can follow her business on Instagram: mycreativechelle

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In this powerful episode, we speak with an incredible woman who transformed unimaginable personal tragedy into a life's mission to help others. Eight years ago, she lost her husband to suicide. With two small children, she was suddenly faced with emotional devastation, financial ruin, and the immediate need to secure her family's future.

She shares her deeply personal journey of finding her husband, the immediate aftermath, and how she was determined to make his death "not in vain". You'll hear:

The "Cancer of the Soul" She explains how she views suicide as an illness—the cancer of the soul—and the importance of speaking openly about it to help break the stigma.

The Path to Healing: Why she immediately sought counseling and trauma therapy for herself and her children to ensure her mental health was a priority.

Perseverance & Discipline: Her athlete's mindset and her mother's example helped her face overwhelming debt and impossible choices by taking things literally "one day at a time".

Finding Forgiveness: She opens up about overcoming anger by understanding that her late husband "didn't want to leave, he just didn't know how to stay".

A New Legacy: How she's using her experience and her small business teaching kids to ride bikes to instill the core value: "If you fall 100 times, you get up 101 times".
This episode is a testament to the fact that tragedy does not have to define who you are. It's a must-listen for anyone dealing with grief, trauma, or feeling like there's no way out.

Need Support? If you or someone you know is struggling, please know there is always a way out and someone who loves you.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Connect with our Guest: Our guest is passionate about sharing her story and helping others. You can reach her at:
Email: danielahudson@me.com

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In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Empowerment & Alignment Network (LEAN) Podcast, host Mahogany sits down with Urmi Hossain — a woman who turned cultural challenges into confidence, strength, and purpose.

Born in Italy to Bengali parents and now living in Canada, Urmi shares her journey of discovering identity, embracing her roots, and finding empowerment through leadership. From feeling out of place to becoming a corporate finance professional, author, speaker, and advocate for women’s empowerment, her story shows how resilience and faith can transform insecurities into power.

This episode reminds every woman that confidence is built through courage, self-acceptance, and the willingness to grow despite challenges.

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Instagram / LinkedIn / YouTube: @UrmiHossain
Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/urmihossain
Book: Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from an Interracial Struggle (Available on Amazon)

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In this powerful episode of the LEAN Podcast, Mahogany welcomes Gigi — a Haitian-American entrepreneur and near-death survivor from Brooklyn, New York, now living in Texas. Gigi shares her extraordinary story of losing her mother and surviving a horrific car accident on the same day, an experience that changed the course of her life.

She opens up about her years of recovery, from relearning how to walk after being told she never would, to confronting addiction, grief, and depression. Gigi also recounts her spiritual and emotional healing through therapy and her journey to Costa Rica, where she found renewal and peace through self-reflection and faith.

This episode is a moving reminder that healing isn’t linear, and that even after tragedy, it’s possible to rebuild life with gratitude and hope.

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Instagram: @ambitious_gii
Business: @edible_joint__

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of the Ladies Empowerment & Alignment Network Podcast — our first-ever in-person interview.

In this episode, host Mahogany sits down with Sabrina S., a first-generation Canadian who transformed her early struggles into a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio. Growing up in a low-income household with immigrant parents, Sabrina made the decision at sixteen to take control of her financial future. Today, she owns and manages over $15 million in real estate and helps other women build wealth through development and investment.

Sabrina shares her personal journey from living in a small two-bedroom apartment with her family to becoming a real estate investor, coach, and developer. She talks about how trauma became her drive, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and the power of changing your environment to change your future.

You’ll hear about:
• Building wealth through real estate development
• Using the BRRRR method and other people’s money (OPM)
• The mindset shift from survival to success
• Why women should pursue financial independence
• How mentorship and community accelerate growth

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Instagram: @sabrina.smai
Facebook: Sabrina S.

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From the Chicago projects to a powerhouse entrepreneur! In this powerful episode of the LEAN Podcast: Ladies Empowerment & Alignment Network, host Mahogany sits down with the multi-talented Kennisha McDowell—a certified life coach, doula, mother of five, and generational curse breaker. Kennisha shares her journey to finding absolute clarity in her identity and purpose, offering a blueprint for anyone seeking personal and spiritual growth.

Kennisha's story is one of profound resilience. She speaks candidly about growing up in the Robert Taylor Homes in Chicago, detailing the challenges she overcame, including poverty, molestation, trauma, and generational trauma. She explains how these difficult experiences ultimately made her stronger and guided her toward her calling.

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Instagram: @nubiangoddess83
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In this powerful episode of The LEAN Podcast, Mahogany sits down with Chrys, the founder and host of The Monthly podcast. Chrys shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming immense loss and hardship. She opens up about the grief of losing her grandmother and the trauma of a domestic violence situation, where her ex-husband assaulted and attempted to murder her. Despite a period of feeling "secretly in my own hell," she recounts how prayer, self-reflection, and a conscious choice to embrace optimism helped her navigate through it all.

Chrys reveals how these heartbreaking experiences became the catalyst for her advocacy work. A self-published author , she is the founder of the nonprofit The Ink Advocates of Oklahoma, which fights against period poverty by providing menstrual products to those in need. Chrys, a survivor of PCOS and endometriosis, also created The Monthly podcast to educate and empower others on reproductive health and rights, helping people learn how to advocate for themselves.

This episode is a testament to the fact that even in the darkest of times, you can choose to move towards the light and use your story to help others. Chrys's message is one of hope and resilience, reminding us that we are capable of so much more than our current situation.

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Facebook: Diamond Hickey
Instagram: @thamonthly

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In this episode of the LEAN Podcast Season 2, Episode 6, host Mahogany sits down with Diamond Hickey, a Texas Realtor, custom home builder, and investor. Diamond shares her journey from being a young mom to building a career in real estate while staying grounded in faith and self-care. Together, Mahogany and Diamond discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of setting boundaries, and the role of faith in creating balance. Listeners will gain insight into how Diamond manages motherhood, a demanding business, and her personal growth, all while inspiring women to pursue their goals with confidence and resilience.

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Instagram: @diamond.txrealtor
Website: legacynesthomes.com

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