In Part 2 of my Mind, Body, Business series, I focus on the role our bodies play in helping us live, lead, and pursue the things that matter most.

Mindset is powerful, but our bodies are the vehicle that carry our vision. When we care for them intentionally, we create the energy, strength, and resilience needed to show up fully in our lives and our work.

In this episode, I share the philosophy that shapes my approach to fitness and nutrition: my race, my pace. Instead of chasing perfection or comparing myself to others, I focus on sustainable habits that support my body through different seasons of life.

I talk about how I learned to define what “enough” means for me when it comes to weight, exercise, and nutrition, and why clarity around those boundaries has helped me stay consistent.

I also share how daily habits like movement, sleep, hydration, and mindful nutrition support my overall wellness, along with the importance of prevention, self awareness, and creating an environment that makes healthy choices easier.

Most importantly, I discuss the role of grace in the wellness journey. When something doesn’t go as planned, I choose to reflect, adjust, and move forward instead of being hard on myself.

Caring for the body is not about perfection. It is about building sustainable habits that allow us to live well today while also supporting the life we want to live decades from now.

In this first episode of my three part Mind, Body, and Business series, I’m sharing the experiences that shaped the way I think about life, resilience, and personal growth.

Before I ever coached women on wellness, mindset, or entrepreneurship, I was learning some of my most important lessons from my grandmother. She was a Black female business owner in the 1980s, the matriarch of our family, and the first person who showed me what discipline, strength, and leadership looked like.

In this conversation, I reflect on the life lessons I learned watching her run her business, manage her finances with intention, and care deeply for her family.

We also talk about how my childhood experiences shaped my confidence, how becoming a mother changed the way I approach my health and purpose, and the challenges that helped me discover just how resilient I really am.

This episode is about mindset, but not the motivational quote version. It’s about the real mindset that develops through life experience, through love, through struggle, and through the choices we make every day.

If you’ve ever wondered how your past experiences shape the way you show up in your life today, this episode is for you.

In the next episode of this series, we’ll explore the second pillar of transformation: the body, and why the way we care for ourselves physically determines how fully we get to live the lives we’re building.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren McCullough, Senior Scientific Director of Epidemiology Research at the American Cancer Society, to discuss the groundbreaking Voices of Black Women study. We explore why Black women must be centered in cancer research, the deeper social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes, and how long term data can reshape the future of prevention, diagnosis, and care. This conversation balances science and sisterhood, offering both evidence based insight and heartfelt truth about what it means to truly study and support Black women’s health.

If you are a Black woman between the ages of 25 and 55 and have never been diagnosed with cancer, you may be eligible to participate in this historic research initiative. Your voice has the power to help shape the future of cancer care for generations to come. Learn more and see if you qualify at http://www.voices.cancer.org

Lately, I’ve noticed something tender surfacing in conversations with women my age — a quiet awareness of mortality. When someone around us passes, especially unexpectedly, it can stir fear, questions, and a deeper reflection on our own lives. In this episode, I’m opening up about mortality anxiety and the emotions that come with realizing time isn’t limitless. Not from a place of fear, but from a place of honesty.

Together, we’ll explore what it means to live fully in the face of uncertainty. How do we shift from “what if something happens?” to “how do I want to live right now?” If you’ve been feeling a little more reflective lately, this episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and gently reconnect with what truly matters — your presence, your power of choice, and the life you’re actively building today.

In this mini episode, we’re talking about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs it may be time to slow down. Not because you’re failing. Not because you’re falling behind. But because your body, your energy, and your spirit are asking for it.

We’ll explore how to listen to your body before it forces you to stop, release the fear of “letting people down,” and reframe rest as part of the work — not a reward for exhaustion. If you’ve been pushing through, overriding your needs, or telling yourself you’ll rest “after this week,” this conversation is your gentle reminder: slowing down is not weakness — it’s wisdom.

Connect with me and learn more about my wellness group for women at: www.mariamore.com

She didn't start over, she started wiser...

This week’s episode is a conversation that feels especially close to home. I’m sitting down with a longtime client — a mom, academic director, and a woman who, like so many of us, has spent years putting everyone else first. After experiencing both success and setbacks (including a health scare that forced her to reevaluate everything), Renita Craig found herself starting over… again. But what followed wasn’t a quick fix or extreme reset — it was something far more powerful: steady, sustainable consistency.

We talk about weight regain without shame, rebuilding discipline during a busy season of life, and what it really looks like to prioritize your health in your late 40s when your calendar is full and motivation isn’t always there. This episode is for any woman who feels behind, discouraged, or like she has to be perfect to make progress. Her story is proof that you’re not starting from scratch — you’re starting from experience. And it’s never too late to come back stronger.

Follow Renita on Instagram: @renitarochella

What if the same habits that help you build a business today could also help you thrive decades from now?

In this episode, I’m sharing three simple but powerful choices that prepared me for entrepreneurship and are now setting me up for a healthy, fulfilling retirement.

Living below my means.
Building community outside of work.
Prioritizing my health like it’s non-negotiable.

These aren’t just “success tips.” They’re life habits that create freedom, independence, and peace of mind at every age.

If you want to build a life you don’t need to escape from, this conversation is for you.

Learn more about the Cancer Research Study for Black Women (mentioned in this episode) here: www.sistersonthemic.com

Awareness should never come at the cost of your well-being. In this episode, I reflect on current events, the emotional toll of constant exposure to trauma, and the importance of choosing how we engage with difficult moments. We’ll also unpack how attitude influences success, why focus creates freedom, and how to keep going after a stumble, without shame or self-abandonment.