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Honoring Disruptions in Midlife

Life be life'in is an understatement! In this episode, I discuss some challenges I've faced most recently, including family health issues and personal setbacks, and emphasizes the need for self-awareness, adaptability, and gratitude. I've learned to view disruptions as opportunities for growth and to embrace change as a natural part of life. Surrendering to God's […]

Peace in Midlife Pieces

Have you ever felt like you are falling apart? Or your world feels like it is crumbling into pieces?  I have certainly felt this but managed to maintain my peace through it all. In this episode, I discuss how we can find peace amidst the chaos of midlife transitions. Doing the inner work and setting […]

50 is the New 50

Ya Girl Turned 50!! In this episode, I reflect on turning 50, sharing personal challenges and triumphs. I discuss the importance of embracing aging, celebrating milestones, and the lessons learned through life's ups and downs.  I wanted to highlight the joy of self-acceptance, the significance of community, and the power of reframing perceptions about aging. […]

Parenting Parents

Whew! Parenting Parents is HARD AF!! In this episode, I discuss the complexities and emotional challenges of parenting aging parents. Let's dive into the importance of communication and the need for self-care in these caregiving seasons.    And let's not forget the significance of building a support system and being open about one's needs to prevent […]

Blessin's & Lessons

In this episode, I share my journey of navigating midlife challenges, including caregiving for my parents, personal health struggles, and the importance of self-care. I discuss the lessons learned through adversity, the significance of therapy, and my excitement about writing a new book that addresses the complexities of aging and menopause. The conversation emphasizes the […]

Be Selfish to Build a Business in these Midlife Streets

We have been busy achieving success in our careers. We have been busy taking care of children. We have been busy taking care of parents.  But then we get to 40 or beyond and feel different. We have new desires that look different outside of our current career.  We have a desire to build businesses […]

Stop Looking Through the Lens of Insufficiency

Society forces us to look through the lens of insufficiency because we are losing estrogen.Menopause can make you feel like you're losing energy, vitality and beauty.And we keep looking through this lens when we are trying to pivot or build a business in these midlife years, building it can seem too hard. But, we can […]

Identity Crisis Can Enhance Your Midlife Journey Pt 2

You Ready for Part 2?! If you missed part 1, go back to watch it before you dive into this episode! How do we remove the silence and shame around menopause? We can start by removing the stigma connected to menopause and stop accepting the identity of shame that is placed upon us. In this […]

Identity Crisis Can Enhance Your Midlife Journey Pt 1

I think about all of the identities that I’ve immersed myself in.I think about when I felt like I was losing my identity when I started my perimenopausal journey.Through perimenopause and through my transition into entrepreneurship, there were times when I felt like I was in an identity crisis…. I questioned, “Who Am I?”“Who Am […]

Mindset Over Menopause

When people think of Menopause, they automatically think Hot Flashes!But, as I've said before, menopause is so much more than hot flashes.  The impact of the menopausal transition on mental health is significant.  Over 50% of people going through menopause experience neuropsychiatric conditions like depression and insomnia. Many talk about changing our diet and exercise routine […]

Let Them See You Sweat

You're Perimenopausal or Menopausal and I know you are quite familiar with sweat. And sweating in public can be embarrassing! But, what about trying in public? The thought of letting people see you try to build a business or pivot in your career can also spark some embarrassment or even fear.In this episode, I discuss […]

What's On Your Midlife Playlist?

There is research out there looking at the effects of music on menopausal symptoms. In addition to yoga and acupuncture, music intervention can actually be beneficial to dampening the symptoms of menopause. But, I wanted to look at music from a different perspective. What kind of music are you listening to these days? Are you […]

The Midlife Interrupters Can Outweigh the Hormone Disruptors

Here's an unpopular belief….Perimenopause is the disruption that you need right now especially if you want to build a business in these midlife streets. But, there's also hormone disruptors and midlife interrupters that we have to learn to navigate to get to our NEXT level and live our BEST life.Hormone Disruptors, also known as Endocrine […]

Don't Give Menopause the Cold Shoulder in Your Business

Menopause is that stage of life that is frequently ignored.  So, treating or managing symptoms becomes an afterthought. Unfortunately, menopause is under studied and under treated. Midlife dreams and desires are then being lost.  How many of you are out here ignoring your sx? Ignoring feelings or thoughts? Ignoring that nudge telling you to start […]

Navigating a Menopause Brain to Build a Business

Let's dive into the fascinating topic of the  menopause brain as I share my takeaways after reading the book, "The Menopause Brain" by Dr. Lisa Mosconi. During the menopausal transition, our brains naturally undergo a process of pruning, getting rid of neurons that are no longer necessary while refining other connections. This transformation is not only […]

Your Menopause Attitude Affects Your Midlife Altitude

The attitude you have about perimenopause, menopause and aging, andThe stories you tell yourself about perimenopause, menopause and aging,will impact how you show up in these midlife streets….it influences how you show up in your household and how you show up in your business. But, it's not your fault. The menopause stigma and the shame […]

Carrying the Mental Load of Mothering, Menopause and Caregiving

From mood swings and anxiety to depression and cognitive changes, the mental health implications of menopause can be challenging and frustrating. The Mental Load of Mothering, Menopause and Caregiving can be SO heavy but what if you give yourself permission to put some of the load down? In this episode, I discuss how mothering, menopause […]

Menopause Weight Gain: Is Ozempic the Answer?

Weight gain and the desire to lose weight is top of mind for MANY women, especially midlife women.   Ozempic in addition to other drugs like it has been very popular in the media and doctors' offices these days.  And given my weight management journey, the chatter definitely piqued my interest which is why I […]

Creating Legislation So We Can Thrive in Menopause: Elevation Talk with Congresswoman Rochester

Millions of women are entering the menopausal transition with fear due to the lack of guidance, education and support. There is also a lack of women's health research and training for health care professionals to assist women in navigating this big transition in their lives.  These are the realities and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester along […]

Unlocking the Power of Self-Advocacy in Menopause & Beyond

Are you being SEEN?Are you being HEARD? There are countless midlife women who show up to their doctor's office looking for answers to the many changes that are occurring within their bodies but leave the office feeling like they weren't seen or heard….and dismissed. In this episode, I share my story of my horrific visit […]

Living in Your Zone of Genius in Menopause: Elevation Talk w/Joia Jefferson Nuri

"What is your 90 year old self gonna say about you?" When many of us enter the menopausal transition, we can spend a lot of time thinking about the woman we used to be…what she used to look like, what she used to act like, and what she used to like or want. Many of […]

The Journey of Puberty and Perimenopause

My daughter is a  WHOLE TEENAGER NOW! I wasn't ready but here we are!  Imagine us both experiencing uncomfortable changes in our mind and body while trying to figure out our identity and purpose in the world….this is the journey of puberty and perimenopause in the same household. The journey of puberty and perimenopause has […]

Can We Age Out of Greatness?

Your GREATNESS does not have a deadline. When you engage in purposeful aging, you optimize your health and wellness so that your greatness is amplified through your menopausal transition. In this episode, I discuss how we can ditch the deadlines and use aging and menopause to our advantage.Tune in!! Are you ready to level up […]

Midlife Brain Fog is REAL: Unlocking Clarity to Build the MidLife You Want

I used to be the one in the family that remembers EVERYTHING… But, I ain't her anymore! I experienced brain fog in my perimenopause journey….difficulty concentrating on tasks at work…memory lapses. And it actually got better over time.  Don't ask me how long it lasted because I don't remember. LOL But, I've experienced it again […]

Weathering in the Black Experience of Menopause

The Black woman's experience of Peri/Menopause can be different.  There are studies that show Black women can enter menopause 8.5 months earlier, have more intense symptoms, and have a longer transition into menopause compared to white women.  The SWAN (Study of Women's Health Across the Nation) study that began in 1994 has revealed the racial […]

Cultivating Self-Love for Menopause and Your Business

You don't need more Self-Discipline when it comes to navigating Menopause and building a business…you need more Self-Love instead. The root cause of perimenopause is definitely fluctuating hormones. These are fluctuations we cannot control, but we must realize that the symptoms are exacerbated by how we’re living on a daily basis…and how we love ourselves […]

Elevation Talks featuring Karen Taylor Bass-Being STILL in Midlife, Menopause & Beyond

HAPPY BELATED VALENTINE'S DAY! I hope you took some time to show YOURSELF some LOVE.  You can start by tuning into this episode where we dive into seduction.In these midlife streets, we can easily be seduced by the busyness… We are quick to tell people, "I am SO busy."We are quick to tell ourselves, "I […]

Happy Birthday Menopause Moguls Podcast!

Menopause wasn't getting enough attention especially when it came to Black women and Women of Color, but it also was getting a bad rap….and I wanted to change that!  So, Menopause Moguls™(formerly known as Midlife-ish™) Podcast was born 3 years ago and what an amazing journey it has been!! On this podcast, you get the best […]

Stop Using Menopause as a Discount

The cost of menopause is mind-boggling.  There are studies that show the annual cost of lost work days is $1.8 billion and that nearly $25 billion in medical costs are due to disruptive menopausal symptoms like vasomotor symptoms. Perimenopause and menopause can affect us negatively in the workplace and in running a business.  And  society […]

Redefining You and Your Marriage in Midlife

Let's admit marriage is HARD! And then throw in the evolution of you, your partner and your relationship….it can be a whirlwind of emotions as you, your partner and the relationship is changing in the midlife journey. Dr. Chavonne shares her methods on how women can  figure out how to manage through these evolutions by […]

Uncertainty in Midlife and in Business

My recent trip to get my mammogram just reminded me of how uncertainty can be crippling.When we enter the menopausal transition, there is so much uncertainty.When we enter entrepreneurship, there is so much uncertainty. Over the years, I've realized that uncertainty is part of life's journey and I'm learning to embrace it…because when I didn't […]

Elevation Talks featuring Dr. Maria Uloko

Get ready to meet Dr. Maria Uloko!! Who said vulvar health, vaginal health, sexual health doesn't matter?!NOBODY over here! It ALL matters and in this episode Dr. Maria Uloko will share the importance of increasing your knowledge of your vulvar health so you can advocate for your health powerfully in this broken healthcare system. Dr. […]

Create New Systems in your Midlife Journey

You don't need more hormones or another supplement to feel good in your skin again…You don't need more New Year's resolutions or more goals to build your business…You NEED NEW SYSTEMS in order to get the results you want.In this episode, I discuss how creating new systems when it comes to taking care of you […]

Menopause Requires a Different Response in 2024

Menopause requires a response, not a reaction. When I would have brain fog or wake up soaked from night sweats, my reaction was frustration and anger.When I didn't get the results I wanted when building my business, my reaction was frustration or I would beat myself up for not getting the result.I eventually learned that […]

Midlife-Ish is Seasonal

There are many seasons we encounter during these midlife years and it's important to recognize the season you are in and act accordingly. Are you in a season of growth? Are you in a season of rest? When you recognize which season you are in, you're able to respond to midlife circumstances or challenges accordingly.In this episode, […]

Menopause Makes YOU READY

You think you’re not ready because of menopause or midlife challenges (kids, taking care of parents). You think Menopause and midlife circumstances are roadblocks to your dreams of building a business. What if I told you that your Midlife changes, challenges and circumstances actually makes you ready for the next version of you? My perimenopause […]

Permission to Give 3 F's in Midlife

I know we run out of F’s to give when we get to a certain age but these F’s are necessary to make audacious moves in these midlife streets. In this episode, I discuss how I needed to give myself permission to Feel, Forgive and Fear in order to take actionable steps in building then […]

Menopause is For You, Your Business is Not For You

Menopause is not happening TO YOU but is happening FOR YOU.  It took me a minute to  understand this but realizing that my perimenopause journey was actually an opportunity for self-discovery, self-awareness and development of self-trust was a game changer….which allowed me to build my business. But when I made the business about me, I […]

Your Pushing Season

When I thought about building a business at 45, there was this heavy shadow of fear and discomfort. I’ve never built a business before. I don’t know enough about business. I don’t know all of the steps between A and Z. I am afraid that it will fail. I am afraid that I will fail. […]

Labor Pains in Menopause and Business

Yes, you have to go through Labor to build a business while navigating through the menopausal transition.  Labor is the expenditure of physical or mental effort especially when something is difficult. In this episode, I discuss how you can experience a laboring process when trying to manage symptoms of perimenopause, build a business or dealing with […]

Your Inner Critic is a Liar

It's too late…You're too old…It's too hard. These are the lies that our inner critic can tell us when we are trying to do something we've never done like build a business in our midlife years.In this episode, we discuss how we can connect to our Inner Coach instead so that we can follow all […]

What the HEEL is Going On?!

Stepping out of bed with excruciating heel pain is my new thing now. As if I needed ANOTHER version of pain.  I thought this pain was related to my Long Covid but who knew that it is most likely related to my perimenopause journey.As I navigate through this new pain, it reminds me of the […]

Growing Season in Menopause Pt. 2

Tune in to Part 2 of the growing season in menopause and business where I will delve into the concept of life's thorns and how they can impact our journey. Drawing inspiration from Luke 8:7,  I reflect on my personal experience with long COVID and the challenges of perimenopause. Also,  discusses the physiological effects of […]

Growing Season in Menopause Pt. 1

We (doctors) say eat more plants…Yes, eating a plant-based diet can help mitigate menopausal symptoms and optimize your overall health.But, let's talk about the seeds that we put off planting.In this episode, I discuss the internal environment I had to create in order to plant my seed of a business idea as I navigate midlife […]

Choosing Health Over Security in Menopause

If you had to choose between your steady paycheck and your health, which would you choose? This decision may be easy for some but for others who feel the pressure of maintaining a household and the need to "push through" in a high-powered career, the decision can be quite difficult. Dr. Michel talks about why […]

The Power of Worship in Menopause & Business

I realized that I had been "worshiping" my symptoms and challenges, which kept me stuck in a victim mindset.  When I shifted my focus toward self-love, gratitude, and spiritual connection as forms of worship, I was able to regain energy, work on my business, and embrace the role of a victor rather than a victim. […]

How to Know if It's Time to QUIT

Dr. Taniqua has mastered QUITTING in her midlife journey. As a Life Coach, she is showing other women of color to do the same so that they can live a boundless life in these midlife streets.   Tune in to learn how she QUIT not only her clinical practice but other things in her life […]

Menopause in the Delivery Room

While menopause traditionally signals the end of a woman's reproductive years, I submit to you that it is also the commencement of one's most productive phase. In this episode, I uncover the parallels between birthing a business and birthing a child and discuss the need to be delivered from self-doubt, perfectionism, procrastination, and the fear […]

Failure Breeds Success in Entrepreneurship

Dr. Kimmy has mastered failing and now on her way to having a MILLION DOLLAR coaching business. She is my AMAZING Business Coach that transformed not only my life but the lives of many Black women doctors. Tune in to learn how she has used failure as a springboard into making multiple 6 figures in […]

Loss, Love & Legacy to Menopause & Beyond

Hey Hey!I know it's been a minute but I'm back! In this episode, I delve into my personal struggles with long COVID and how I am coping with new symptoms of perimenopause. I discuss the importance of recognizing and giving oneself permission to grieve the losses that come with these life changes and the significance […]

Own Your Mess to Success

RAW and UNCUT episode…talk about MESSY!In this episode, I share parts of my current mess but still have my eyes on my destiny…God willing!  Tune in to hear more. I created my Menopause Moguls™  online group coaching program to help high-achieving Black women 40 and over who have a desire to build a service-based business […]

"Elevation Talks" featuring Dr. Nicole Rochester

Get Ready to meet Dr. Nicole Rochester!!Dr. Rochester shares her story about being a caregiver to her late father and how it propelled her into pursuing entrepreneurship.  In this episode, she is dropping gems about health advocacy and equity in addition to how she had to look in the mirror to overcome the roadblocks on […]

Mindset is your BIGGEST Asset.

Did you know that your Mindset determines your Assets? I have learned that building a successful business is 99.9% based on your mindset. Building my business was not easy.I remember Doing ALL the things….obtaining so much information from watching webinars or YouTube videos…creating a pretty website….googling how to write a business plan.After hiring a business […]

"Elevation Talks" featuring Julie Gordon White

I'm excited to introduce Mrs. Julie Gordon White!! In this episode, Julie drops some awesome nuggets about starting a business and maintaining a thriving multi-million business in her midlife years. Julie Gordon White is the founder and CEO of Bossa Bars Menopause Energy Bars, and advocates for women in all stages of "The Pause". Julie […]

Think Big Without Shrinking Yourself

Building a business is a BIG thing. The thought of building a business is a BIG thing especially if transitioning into menopause or experiencing midlife changes. The thought of then launching a business is a BIG thing. So how do we think BIG and do BIG things if we are conditioned to shrink ourselves? I […]

Celebrating 100 Episodes!!

OMG!! We are at 100 Episodes Y'all!! This episode is EXTRA special….SPECIAL GUESTS AND you can watch it on MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SUBSCRIBE SO YOU CAN WATCH! AND THANK YOU ALL FOR LISTENING AND SHARING TO THIS PODCAST. I am GRATEFUL to you for taking time out of your day to listen to my world! […]

Why NOT Now?

You can build your business NOW. You can build your business NOW without confusion. You can build your business NOW without feeling overwhelmed. You can build your business NOW without having the large amount of capital you think you need. In this episode, I discuss why you think you can't build your business NOW and […]

The Business Killer They Won't Talk About

Other business coaches will talk to you about your business plan, marketing strategy, maybe websites/logo…and barriers like capital that may not allow your business to take off and thrive…..but they won’t tell you about what really can kill your business and it’s success…and that is……Your Midlife Brain and Your Midlife Health. In this episode, I […]

Starting a Business After 40 Requires You to Be Weak

Starting a Business Requires You to be “Weak” sounds crazy, right? Starting your own business requires you to be vulnerable. Even admitting that you are entering the menopausal transition requires you to be vulnerable. In this episode, I discuss how starting a business can require us to take our superwoman cape off and….     –Accept […]

Don't Lead with Service to Them When Building a Business

When you start building a business,  other business coaches tell you to start serving your people NOW….get on social media…put the service you're offering on blast on all social medial platforms….do your market research. I say, if you start with serving Them, this will lead you to overwhelm and subsequent burnout before your business even […]

Child-Like Hope & Faith in Business

My daughter built a business and unfortunately it was shut down in 2 days! But her reaction through it all did not involve mind-drama like I had when I first started building my business.In this episode, I discuss how child-like hope and faith can lead us to success in building a business in these midlife […]

Summon Your Village in these Midlife Streets

It takes a village to raise a child is an African proverb that means an entire community of people must interact with children for those children to grow in a safe and healthy environment. I believe it takes a village to grow an adult. We are still growing into our FULL selves, still becoming our […]

Rehearsing Tragedy Can Keep You Stuck

My panic attack while getting a MRI of my brain reminded me to stop rehearsing tragedy in my life. When I was trying to build my future and also navigate through perimenopause, I rehearsed tragedy often….by predicting failure for everything which kept me stuck in confusion which prevented me from taking actionable steps toward my […]

Grieving Through Menopause and Entrepreneurship

Many of us only associate Grief  with Death of someone we love but  it can also be experienced when anything you expected or hoped for is not your reality.I realized that this post-Covid journey, my introduction to perimenopause and my entrepreneurial journey have all been met with grief…so let's talk about the 5 stages of […]

Covid Disrupted My Business Part 2

Well, Covid did it again….disrupted me…my business…my whole damn life. So it continues….After SO many emotions which included a lot of anger, I've learned to accept where I am mentally, physically and emotionally and re-learn Me again. Tune in to hear more about my relationship with Covid and with myself as I walk a different […]

Covid Disrupted My Business Part 1

Well, Covid did it again….disrupted me…my business…my whole damn life. I'm finally ready to start sharing my story of my 2nd Covid experience…..the many trials and tribulations of my health journey in this season of my life.And if you've been following me for awhile, you know I had a very interesting experience with Covid the […]

Staying IN Control Can Keep You Stuck in Business and Menopause

I am a recovering control freak, but I still slip back into wanting to control the outcome of everything I do, especially in my business. I wanted to control what was happening to my body…the hormonal changes. Many of us have a need to be in control which is understandable, we want to be in […]

Lose Weight To Build Your Business After 40

If you wanna build a business after 40, you need to lose weight. But stop trying to lose weight. And Diet and Exercise is NOT enough to lose weight. Wait, what?Let me explain…In this episode, I discuss how I turned my focus from losing physical weight to losing other ish that was weighing me down […]

Black Women in Menopause and Business

Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs….but at what cost.Black women are biologically aging faster than white women. Women of color tend to enter perimenopause and menopause at earlier ages than their white peers, have longer transition periods, and experience more intense hot flashes and vaginal symptoms.In this episode, I discuss the disparity […]

The Relationship that Really Matters in Menopause and Business

Menopausal Transition can affect all the relationships in your life…the relationship you have with your husband or significant other, your children, other loved ones, your friends, your colleagues at work, your clients or patients. It affects how you show up in the world and in these relationships. In this episode, I discuss the importance of […]

Capacity to Thrive in Menopause and Business

I reached out to a friend and asked how she was doing…she responded “I’m surviving.” I reached out to another friend and asked the same thing…she responded “I’m maintaining.” This bothered me because I don't want us to "just survive" out here in these midlife streets, I want us to THRIVE. We are all capable […]

Throw Away the Business Plan

I remember thinking about a business plan and the steps to make one. I remember my clients wondering about which systems or protocols and standard of operations they will use for their business. I attended multiple webinars to get information on starting an online business. After a webinar, I had a spiral notebook full of […]

What if Being Uncomfortable was a Good Thing?

My menopausal symptoms (night sweats, irritability, acne, memory loss, exhaustion) made me very uncomfortable.It was uncomfortable when I decided to prioritize myself.It was uncomfortable when I decided to start building a business. I was making my discomfort mean "I'm not supposed to do this thing." I realized that the discomfort is actually what I needed […]

Disruption in Construction of Menopause and Business

The menopausal transition can be a disruption. The mental and physical changes can disrupt your life.There could also be disruptions as you start building a business in this season of your life.In this episode, I discuss some personal disruptions, how I've been able to continue work in my business through the disruptions and how I […]

Giving Yourself Permission in Menopause and Business

Giving ourselves permission to fail puts us in a position to win. But we have to give ourselves permission when we are navigating through the midlife transitions like perimenopause and becoming an entrepreneur. When we give ourselves permission to change, to rest, to fail, then we get closer to the woman we were designed to be. […]

Menopause Moguls LIVE series Day #3-Coaching Client Spotlight

You do NOT want to miss this conversation with one of my AMAZING clients, Dr. Laryssa Creswell! Dr. Laryssa Creswell is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as a board-certified & licensed music therapist in Maryland. Additionally, she is a Maryland Board Approved Clinical Supervisor.  She has […]

Menopause Moguls LIVE series Day #2

Here’s the number one thing that is holding us back from navigating through the menopausal transition and then subsequently transition into entrepreneurship… We are too committed to the old or prior version of ourselves…how we used to do things, how we used to look, how we used to feel.  In this episode, I share the […]

Menopause Moguls LIVE series Day #1-Coaching Client Spotlight

Did you catch the Menopause Moguls Live series in my private Facebook group? In this episode, one of my Amazing clients shared her hesitancy about starting Menopause Moguls… “I was afraid that I wouldn’t stay committed to the process.” Ladies, I know we’ve all wanted to do certain things but didn’t do it because we were […]

Motherhood, Menopause, Mogul

Mommy guilt is REAL.The guilt of starting a business can also pull us away from stepping into our next level.Menopause can be the bridge to you becoming a Mogul after launching a business. In this episode, I discuss work-life balance ( which I think is trash) vs self-balance and how to incorporate the latter in […]

Courage in Menopause and Business

There are so many changes that can occur when transitioning into menopause and into entrepreneurship.I realized a Fear of Change equates to a Fear of Loss…. Losing the way we used to do things,Losing the way we used to feel about ourselves,Losing the way we looked, the way we looked at ourselves,Losing our identity,Losing our […]

Doing HARD things in Menopause and Business

I realized that I've been doing HARD things most of my life.Then here come Perimenopause that was also HARD.  I struggled to keep a happy face when I felt like literally a "hot mess," until I couldn't take it anymore.After I risked my life as well as the life of my children, I had to […]

What if 40 is the Preparation?

I was talking to a friend on her birthday who just turned 40, and she was a little sad because she was not where she wanted to be….the business she wanted and the house she wanted had not manifested yet.Why do we put deadlines on our dreams?Why do we beat ourselves up when we hadn't […]

Are you a Midlife Worker Bee?

When you've been conditioned to be a "worker bee", it can be hard to transition into a different version of yourself. Now what does the "worker bee" have to do with the menopausal transition and your dreams of launching your own business, stay with me and let me explain. In this episode, I discuss how […]

A Human Doing vs a Human Being in the Transition

As high-achieving Black women, we are conditioned to be Super Human.Conditioned to DO ALL the things to be acknowledged, to be seen, to be heard. I had to work twice as hard to get into med school and in medicine to prove to people that I belonged. I got caught up in the DOING.Then, when […]

Floating Through Transitions

You ever feel like you can barely keep your head above water doing ALL the things.Putting pressure on ourselves to do everything in a 24 hour period, taking care of our responsibilities in our career, taking care of kids, taking care of parents, any other outside responsibilities-a committee, active in community.You're treading water to stay […]

Complacency in Your Transition

Fear of failure or the fear of what other people think can propel us to stay complacent or comfortable. Those fears are powerful forces that can produce limiting beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that inhibit our potential and our happiness. In this episode, I discuss an article in Forbes Women called 5 Danger Signs that […]

Leaning on Myself Became Heavy

Over the years,  I got lost….I was doing all the things for all the people around me, my husband, my children, my patients, my colleagues…. just trying to be the best that I can be. Leaning on my own strengths and my own understanding.  And I think over time that was just really weighing down […]

Are Perimenopause and Covid Cousins?

Hey Hey!!Y'all it's been a journey and I have so much to share with y'all.I want to start with sharing my experience with COVID then post-COVID,  how I feel like perimenopause is like a cousin to COVID  but how perimenopause actually helped me through this whole post COVID experience.  But, I have to give all […]

Menopausal Health is a Business Expense

You health during the menopausal transition is a business expense you cannot ignore or leave unpaid. In this episode, I discuss: -how physical symptoms of menopause and physical symptoms of illness can be a manifestation of something you're doing or NOT doing when it comes to your well-being.-acknowledging the state of your health should take priority […]

Uncovering Your Why in Menopause and Business

Midlife challenges can certainly draw our attention away from our dreams….but we can change that.  Menopause can be an opportunity for us uncover our why,…our purpose and create the life we truly want. In this episode, I discuss how we can choose to uncover our WHY and figure out the HOW to bring your WHY […]

Thrive in Menopause and Business by Raising Our Standards

Breaking glass ceilings requires you to raise your floor. As Black women in the menopausal transition, there are barriers seen and unseen that makes menopause more challenging.As Black women aspiring to be successful entrepreneurs, there are barriers seen and unseen that makes building a business more challenging and overwhelming. Some barriers we simply can’t control […]

Become Unstuck in Menopause and Business

Sometimes we feel stuck and that we can't follow our dreams. I remember feeling stuck and still feel stuck at times and I realized these periods of feeling stuck was related to my focus on the things I don't like about myself. I've talked about building a business when you Know, Like and Trust yourself […]

Satisfaction in Transitions

Sometimes talking yourself out of smaller things can put you at risk of missing the bigger thing that was meant for you to have. Your menopausal transition can be your springboard to your NEXT level.In this episode, I discuss how to avoid talking ourselves out of our next level by changing the relationship we have […]

Aging into Menopause and out of Business?

Society programs us to think that we cannot be taken seriously once we get to a certain age and we age out of everything like starting a business.  The uncertainty and fear gets us stuck in spaces that no longer brings us joy. In this episode, I discuss how we can change the narrative and […]

Gaining Visibility for Your Business

Many coaches focus on increasing your visibility by doing live videos, post 2-3 times a day on social media, consider buying adds, get more followers, build a pretty website. They say people buy from or seek services from businesses that they Know, Like and Trust but I say you need to Know, Like and Trust […]

Security vs Being Insecure in Business

You may think investing time into building your own business will be too hard especially during the menopausal transition You may feel more secure in your 9-5 because you know that check or direct deposit is coming every 2 weeks.  I remember thinking and feeling the same way.But, I realized I was holding on to […]

Be Open to F.A.I.L. in Menopause and Business

I remember resisting symptoms-feeling less confident, feeling crazy, didn't want to acknowledge them. Then, I realized I had to acknowledge them and embrace it and it made me figure out what I needed for my mind, body and spirit to feel better, to feel whole. I remember resisting making the move into entrepreneurship because it […]

Your Feelings Matter in Menopause and in Business

What if feeling unsure and lost is part of the process? As a black women, we are conditioned not to feel or show emotion.  As high-achieving women, we are conditioned to always be DOING to be seen and heard, get acknowledged for our accomplishments. So, as a black woman entrepreneur, I’ve been doing many things […]

Are You Attached To Your Labor?

Just like the menopausal transition being a roller coaster, Entreprenuership can have highs and lows…and I'm currently in a low point. This episode is me owning my truth.I've shared my perimenopause journey so I need to share my entrepreneurial journey with you too, the highs and the lows.In this episode, I discuss how I've been […]

Checking Your Feelings in Menopause and in Business

I talked about how YOU are the business and I wanted to dive deeper on how you process your feelings can make an impact on how you show up. You may think Dr. Joy'El is always positive. and I have it ALL together. NOPE, I don't.So, I wanted to share my truth with you. I […]

YOU are the Business

"You cannot wait for things to get better…You get better." You think you have to wait for things to get better…surrounding circumstances…at home or at work, then you can do this "other" thing. You think you have to wait for things to get better before you can start doing things that you want to do. […]

New Year:New Mindset Part 2

When you know better, you do better. But some of us know better but still won’t do better.  You know to eat healthy. You know to exercise.You know that you need to start your business to get off the hamster wheel of struggle in your current situation. But you don’t or you try to do […]

New Year:New Mindset

You may think you can’t launch a business because it’s too late or you've been doing this one thing for so long that you can’t start over….or the vision looks cloudy…or you need to brainstorm more ideas first.Most say building then launching a business is only 20% skills and 80% mindset…..I say it's more like […]

New Year:New Relationship with You

As I was starting my menopausal transition, I realized that I was "casually dating" myself and then left me, my wants, my needs in the dark…ignored.  And I didn't even have healthy conversations with myself…I wasn't kind.When I decided to start a new relationship with myself, a committed relationship, there was a shift.  I shifted […]

New Year:Change Your Response

There may be mental and physical changes that feel out of your control during the menopausal transition.  There may be circumstances happening around you that are beyond control when you're trying to build a business.  But you can still control your response to these changes and circumstances.These transitions don't have to keep you on the […]

A New Year of Change

It's New Year so that means it's time for change! Yes, another change.This season of our lives is all about evolution….how we continue to evolve over time.  So, I'm evolving and so is this podcast. This podcast is getting a new name, a new look and a new vibe! I want to build something that […]

Living with Intention in Menopause

"Energy flows where our intention goes." This quote spoke to me because I believes it applies to our journey through menopause as well as entrepreneurship.  As we embark on a new year, I want all of us to be intentional about our choices…intentional about food choices….intentional about moving our bodies…intentional about taking steps toward building […]

What Are You Chasing?

Are you chasing the next "quick fix" as we embark on another year? A "quick fix" to manage weight, to get rid of symptoms ASAP or quick tips to build a business.I realized when I was chasing the "quick fix," I was actually running away from the next version of me. I was avoiding her […]

Menopause Moguls LIVE interview with Dr. Laryssa Creswell

Dr. Laryssa Creswell will share her journey in becoming a Menopause Mogul! She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Music Therapist with 20 years experience in the mental health field. She is also an adjunct professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology with research focused on developing creative art therapies treatment for […]

3 Pillars in Becoming a Menopause Mogul

Becoming a Menopause Mogul requires 3 main pillars:1. Versatility2. Movement3. Prioritization of YOUIn this episode, I'll discuss how I learned how to implement these pillars in my life so that I can thrive, instead of barely surviving, in my perimenopause journey AND start a business that is transforming women's lives. Are you a black professional […]

It's Higher Than Us

You think it is ALL on you. You've come this far because of your own abilities…putting all the pressure on you to get things done, to fix problems, to regain "control," figure out all the things to manage your symptoms and start your business.But it's NOT ALL on you.In this episode, I discuss how Self-Care […]

My Grand Vision for Menopause Moguls

Menopause is all about change, right? I continue to evolve as my journey unfolds and I decided to change the name of my private Facebook group.  In this episode, I share why and my vision for this community moving forward.  The short version is, I want to see Black women WIN! I want Black women […]

Striving for Perfection in Menopause

My girls made muffins that exploded in the oven…."Mommy, they look messy and they don't look perfect, but they taste really good!"They were right!This reminded me of how I was looking to be the…Perfect mother, the Perfect doctor. Searching for the Perfect regimen to fix my symptoms. Waiting for the Perfect time to start my […]

Asking for Help Can Reveal Our Transformation

"I should be able to do it ALL." "I don't need help, I'll just figure it out on my own." These were things I told myself because I was afraid to ask for help, especially from a coach!I was very hesitant in hiring a coach but when I finally did, I asked myself, "why didn't I […]

Press Repeat on the PAUSE

I discussed the power of the PAUSE back in Episode 27 because the menopausal transition requires to BE STILL and listen to our bodies and give it what it needs.  There will be other times when taking a PAUSE is necessary….repeatedly.  As women, especially black women, we are so used to "pushing through" pain and […]

Protect your Bone Health While Aging

Sticks and stones may break our bones and so will the lack of estrogen during the menopause.  Our bone mass peaks at age 30 then we slowly lose bone mass around 40.  This bone loss becomes accelerated in menopause so it's important that we are proactive when it comes to our bone health.In this episode, […]

Are You Menopausal and Full of Ish?

Are you perimenopausal or menopausal and full of Ish? This is a valid question and you don't hear people talking about it. Yes, I'm talking about constipation….something that is very common in women. If you are not having regular bowel movements, this can impact how you respond to the menopausal transition.I'm not only discussing being […]

Can You Adjust to Menopause?

The ability to adjust in menopause is required.  The mental and physical changes that occur can throw our routines off completely so we have to be open to the fact that we will need to adjust things….adjust how we eat, adjust how we exercise, adjust how we respond to stressful situations.In this episode, I discuss:-the […]

Can You Check My Hormones?

Doctor, can you check my hormones to see if I'm perimenopausal?  The short answer is "no." But the long answer is "checking hormones" may not give me much information if you're perimenopausal because your hormones are fluctuating…they can be "normal" one day and "abnormal" the next day. In this episode, I discuss:-Hormones that I consider […]

Is Sleeping a Luxury?

Parents with small kids out there may be familiar with the book Go the F**k to Sleep by Adam Mansbach.   I was wondering if they have this type of book for adults, especially women who suffer from insomnia during perimenopause and menopause.  Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep or waking up in […]

Vaginal Health after 40-Part 2

The vaginal symptoms of perimenopause and menopause can be frustrating and embarrassing which is why many women don't bring it up in the conversation with their doctors.  There are women who also think there aren't things available to help their vaginal symptoms. But, not true! There are many options and it's important to be aware […]

No Time for Menopause?

I remember creating time to get my hair done and nails to ensure the outside looks good. But I didn't  seem to have the time to do things that are good for the inside….like exercise, self care, rest.  I remember thinking I don't have time to deal with these menopausal symptoms I was experiencing.  I […]

Vaginal Health after 40

Many women are surprised by vaginal dryness and pain that can occur during the menopausal transition.  Twenty to fifty percent of women have vaginal symptoms in menopause. So, let's start with the basics and be proactive about our vaginal health in this season of life. This topic requires multiple episodes so stay tuned for more […]

I'm Over 40, What Should I Ask My Doctor?

September is National Menopause Awareness Month and we have to normalize the conversation about perimenopause and menopause! Do you go to your doctor's appointment and unsure of what to ask, especially when it comes to menopause?In this episode, I discuss:-what you should bring to your appointment to ensure a productive conversation with your doctor.-what questions […]

Are You Loving the Skin You're In?

Is anyone else cussing your face out every morning like I was?  I had acne as a teenager then it cleared up….it came back with a vengeance at the age of 39!  I used to blame it on the hormones but learned through my journey that it involves so much more than that. In this […]

Menopause Responds To You

Menopause is not only happening to you but responding to you too.We tend to focus on the actual symptoms we experience during the menopausal transition but do we take the time to notice how we are responding to them.  Our thoughts and feelings about each symptom can actually influence the intensity of the symptom.  If […]

Menopause is More Than Just Hot Flashes

Menopause is not only about hot flashes and plummeting levels of hormones.  It affects many parts of you. In this episode, I discuss other body systems are affected and potential health risks when women enter menopause:-Heart health-Bone health-Mental health-Bladder health-Vaginal health What if you can optimize your health and decrease your risk of high blood […]

Your Health Matters to your Business

Your overall health affects the health of your business and your brand.  Illness, overwhelming menopausal symptoms, and/or stress can prevent you from being in a headspace required for you to serve in your career/business.  If you ignore signals from your body or signs that your physical body or mental state are unhealthy, then this will […]

Do You Need Supplements?

BONUS  episode as part 2 to Minding Your Temple… There are SO many supplements out there, how do you know which to take?Many don't have to depend on supplements to manage their menopausal symptoms if they are intentional about the foods they eat, exercise, self-care and managing stress.  However, if 1 or 2 supplements are […]

Minding Your Temple in Menopause

Hormones won't save your life, minding what enters your temple will!  Many believe that hormones are the only answer to managing their menopausal symptoms or taking hormones can save their life.  I'm here to say…this is NOT the case!  First and foremost, you have to be mindful of what you allow to enter your body […]

Unloading "Weight" During Menopause

Weight gain or the inability to lose weight is a struggle for many women during the menopausal transition.  And to lose weight, it's not only about eating healthy and exercising. In this episode, I discuss: -how to start managing your weight-stressors and other things that weigh you down and affect your ability to lose weight-the […]

Failing Forward in Menopause

Do you feel like you're failing at menopause? You try the things to eliminate those symptoms…take supplements, eat right, exercise…but nothing is working! You feel like menopause sucks and there is nothing you can do.  But it doesn't have to be this way.  Failure is actually data that allows you to learn how to do […]

Can Menopause Be a Gift?

What if I told you natural menopause can actually be a gift? I know, no one has ever described menopause as a gift because the journey is NOT fun.  Think about it as not only a gift of life but more opportunity to tap into your gifts and nurture your spirit.In this episode, I discuss […]

Why Does My Head Hurt in Perimenopause?

Frequent headaches are common around perimenopause.  The World Health Organization ranks headache disorders as one of the top 5 most disabling conditions of women.  In this episode, I discuss:     -new or worsening migraine headaches around perimenopause     -potential triggers of migraines     -keeping a headache diary to determine potential triggers     -possible solutions for […]

Midlife "Pressure" Part 2

Blood Pressure can increase after menopause.  High Blood Pressure is a major risk factor for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).  CVD usually occurs after menopause and is the #1 cause of death of women, especially Black women.  Estrogen has influence on blood vessels and on the levels of the "good" and "bad" cholesterol.  So, it is important […]

Minding your Business with Menopause Brain

Forgetfulness…brain fog….difficulty concentrating are all common complaints of women transitioning through menopause.  These changes can be frustrating and can affect our performance in the workplace.  In this episode, I discuss:     -cognitive changes that affect how we show up in our career or business     -4 ways to improve your brain health:          […]

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Self-Love and acceptance is essential for managing through the menopausal transition. Self-love is essentially the process of knowing yourself, connecting with your inner self, overcoming those self limiting beliefs or that negative self-talk and letting go of things that don't serve you.  And this influences how we show up in our personal lives and professional […]

Being Thrown into Menopause

I discussed the 5 stages of grief that women can experience starting menopause in the last episode but what about those women who are thrown into menopause unexpectedly before "natural" menopause?  Premature menopause can be emotionally devastating. In this episode, I discuss:     -Induced Menopause via Chemotherapy, Radiation and Surgical removal of ovaries     -What […]

5 Stages of Grief in Perimenopause/Menopause

Many women entering perimenopause and menopause can feel a sense of loss…feel like they are losing themselves or feel alone & isolated.  This looks very similar to the 5 stages of Grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance.In this episode, I discuss:     -Denial-"I'm too young to be experiencing menopausal symptoms."     -Anger-one can feel […]

Who is this "Other" Woman?

How do you check-in with yourself when it comes to your mental health? We must make mental health our priority. In this episode, I discuss: -mental changes in perimenopause/menopause -acknowledging that it is ok not to be ok -importance of self-care on our mental health -optimizing mental health so we can show up as the […]

Is This My Mother's Menopause?

Will you experience the same menopause as your mom? Will you experience around the same age as your mother? Maybe or maybe not! In any case, it's important to have a conversation with your mom and other women in your family about their experience with perimenopause and menopause.In this episode, I discuss:-the differences around how […]

What is going on with my period?

Change in menstrual cycle is usually one of the 1st signs of perimenopause. There are 8 changes that can occur with periods during perimenopause.  It is important to keep track of periods and consider keeping a journal to document any other changes that occur around your cycles.  Please mention any changes to your gynecologist to […]

STILL Tired!!

Current events has me in a vulnerable moment and I felt that the need to share. April is Stress Awareness Month and black & brown communities are under ALOT of stress! There is research that shows black women have worse menopausal symptoms and a longer menopausal transition.  Studies suggest that this is do "allostatic loading" […]

Why Am I SO DAMN Tired?!

Why are we so tired in this season of our life?! Well the decline in our hormones is certainly a contributing factor as well as the midlife stressors that many of us encounter.In this episode, I discuss:-the different hormones involved-the impact of the stress hormone, cortisol-potential midlife stressors-how the lack of energy affects how we […]

It's Getting HOT in Here!

Yep, you guessed it….let's talk about those pesky HOT flashes! How can we start managing them?In this episode, I discuss 3 tips to help manage this symptom:     1)Acknowledge it      2)Identify potential triggers                -STRESS                -Caffeine          […]

Menopause Moguls loading…

Have you heard of a Menopause Mogul? Some of you have either heard of or experienced how menopausal symptoms can hinder your performance in your career or business-hot flashes, mood changes, exhaustion.  Many of us are stepping into leadership roles in our career or even starting businesses in our 40s and 50s and menopausal symptoms […]

Don't Beat Menopause but SLAY IN Menopause

Why is it that everyone says we have to BEAT Menopause? Beat it before it beats us up! We can't beat anything that our body wants to do naturally.  We don't have to let it control us but in fact step into our power and be our BEST selves through this transition. We can wake […]

Midlife Pressures

We can become bombarded with pressure to be great in all things-our career, being a black woman and working extra hard to be seen; taking care of our kids in addition to taking care of elderly parents; aging; desire to start a business.  If you are experiencing menopausal symptoms, these added pressures can worsen your […]

Plant-based diet for WHAT?!

"Eat a plant-based diet," they say.  But, why?! We'll what plant-based diet means and its requirement for optimizing our gut health. Our gut is like our second brain and needs to be optimized to achieve optimal health. In this episode, I discuss:-Plant-based diet-Gut health and how to optimize it-Our gut is responsible for most of […]

How Do You Invest in Yourself?

When was the last time you invested in yourself?  This was a question I asked myself often. I didn't have an answer because I was too busy investing my time and energy into other people.As women, we have no problems investing our time, energy and sometimes money into those around us but think twice when […]

Part 2:Do we really need to take Hormones?

Bonus episode!Did somebody tell you that taking hormones will prolong your life?  I wanted to dig deeper into why I think you can avoid a prescription for hormones to manage perimenopausal symptoms. In this episode, I discuss:-The natural progression of hormone levels during the menopausal transition-Changing your lifestyle and NOT taking hormones will prolong your […]

Keep it Small & Simple

Do you have big health goals? Do you find yourself starting things to reach your goal but can't seem to keep it up because it all seems overwhelming? Let's talk about why approaching our health goals with small steps instead of BIG ones can set us up for success in living our BEST life.  In […]

Do we really need to take Hormones?

Let's discuss if hormones are really necessary to improve menopausal symptoms. In this episode, I discuss:-Birth control pills-Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)-Lifestyle changes regarding nutrition-Healthy Habits Please Subscribe and Share this episode! Join my private Facebook group to surround yourself with other women who share the same experience and provide support through this journey.

What the Hell is Perimenopause?!

We are starting with the basics because many don't know what Perimenopause means and feeling confused about it all.Let's review the "5 W's" of Perimenopause:-Who it affects?-Why is it happening?-What to expect?-Where in the body it affects?-When does it happen? When does it stop? Please Subscribe and Share this episode! Join my Facebook group so […]

My introduction to Perimenopause!

You would think as an OB/GYN, I should already know ALL about Perimenopause.  The truth….NOPE! I really didn't know until I started my own journey through Perimenopause. So this is MY story!! 

Welcome to Midlife-Ish:Slay Menopause through Mindful Living