It's OK to have your tribe sit with you in your messy. It doesn't have to be perfect, fixed, pretty or pleasant for you to let them in. That's why they're your safe space.

Walk with me as I describe letting my tribe into my messy and why it has taken me 324 days to get back to BeverlySpeaks.

Where have I been? I’m glad you asked. I’ve been processing life and coming to terms with loss and learning to live with a series of firsts. Take a walk with me down memory lane.

It’s been a really long time since I was here. Here’s the reason why, and here’s how I’d like to appreciate you all. Beverly is finally speaking again. You are LOVED and you are ENOUGH.

I am finally strong enough to talk about my journey towards healing after losing my Mummy. I have so much joy right now. This journey, the ability to celebrate and honor both her and Daddy through my life has given me the permission to be happy.

Let’s talk about fear … and how to overcome it. Let’s talk about learning to fight for you and loving you enough to fight. You are LOVED. You are E. N. O. U. G. H.

You cannot fully and unconditionally love someone until you are fully at peace within yourself. In this episode, I explore the relationship between inner peace and true love.

One thing that got me through these past few months was prayer. Many times I could not pray but those around me - my tribe - held me up in prayer. They continue to do so. Today I want to pray for someone out there who needs a soul hug. May these words bring you peace and comfort. You are LOVED. You are E. N. O. U. G. H.

Grief knocked on the door of my heart once again and once again grief almost overwhelmed me ... but the lover of my soul, He found me and loved me back to Him, Back to healing. Back to wholeness. 

In this episode I speak to the goodness of God in my season of grief after recently losing my Mummy. Come walk this journey with me. I pray it brings us both healing.

He is a husband, a father, a serial entrepreneur, a coach, a mentor, a published author and so much more. He is known as the Ruthless Executioner. His passion is to see entrepreneurs succeed and exceed their set targets in the hundred folds. He is my friend - the one who bullies me and pushes me and makes me bolder and braver than I have ever been. Listen to how he impacted 500 business, directly causing them to succeed during the COVID Pandemic. He is blunt, he is funny, he is authentic and, in his own words, he is bald, buff and a badass! Come talk Dollars and Sense with Steve Harris.

In this season when humanity has and continues to deal with so much, how do you ensure that you remain of sound mind?   My guest today is a Mind Doctor of sorts. He is trained in NLP, is a Life Coach and Therapist, and a brilliant mind. He is obsessed over matters of the mind and unlocking the secrets therein to help us live healthier, more mindful lives.  Over and above that, he is one of the most kind hearted people I have had the pleasure to meet.  A friend who has and continues to push me to do more and be more.   Welcome Bankole Williams to BeverlySpeaks.   Let's talk Matters of the Mind with Mr. Bankole Williams.

Shariffa is one of the sweetest, most sensitive and empathetic souls I have had the pleasure of interviewing.  Come sit with us as we talk parenting, entrepreneurship, life, growth, grief, healing and wholeness.  She's a mum, singer/songwriter, gospel artist, dental hygienist and entrepreneur.    Over the last 20 years there has been a small selection of gospel artists who’ve broken the mold and crossed over to the mainstream by infusing pop, R&B, and hip hop into their songs without compromising on content.  Shariffa Nyan is adding her name to that list with projects like EVERY PART OF ME (2016) – her second “Neo-Gospel” EP containing elements of R&B, funk, and hip hop with productions by Don Christion and Lawrence “Illoquint” Wilder as well as mix tape, SOUL FOOD (2017)- a six track banger that bridged the gap between the secular and church worlds. 2018 yeilded 3 hit singles including UNITED by Dice Gamble ft. Shariffa Nyan, Pelle Price and VellVett, HEAVEN (Remastered) and THIS CHRISTMAS.  HEAVEN scored Shariffa a partnership opportunity with God's Glory Music Group and distribution deal with Symphonic.  Shariffa created quite the buzz with her 2019 single DO IT FOR LOVE ft. Dauntee VellVett!  Consistent spins on college and terrestrial radio as well as international and national blogs, definitely placed Shariffa in a lane all her own.    Though 2020 was one history's most tumultuous years, God still blessed!  Shariffa garnered several award nominations, launched a custom shoe and apparel line HÜEMÖN® collaborated with several amazing Gospel, Country and CHH artists worldwide, and released her long anticipated EP, "Foreign".    Today, Shariffa Nyan continues pursing her purpose as a mother of 3, a dental hygienist, singer/songwriter, budding entrepreneur and Woman of God.    To know more about her brand, her music and her journey in faith, visit www.shariffanyan.com today!

Welcome to Season 3 of BeverlySpeaks the Podcast.  I am super excited to be starting Episode 1 by doing something completely different ...  We moved from just me speaking in Season 1, to me interviewing guests on audio in Season 2 and now we've got Video with Season 3.  How EXCITING is that??    So ... Episode 1 introduces you to the amazing Christina Ford.  A gentle spirit with a huge heart.  Come watch us talk about Loss, Grief, Healing, Dating (online and otherwise), Health and Purpose.  YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!!!!  Christina Ford (@christinadford on Instagram) is an actress, writer, motivational speaker, youth advocate and entrepreneur, located in Los Angeles, California.  Born and raised in the Washington DC area, she always had a passion for entertainment and her faith in Christ at a young age.  She went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.  After graduating Spelman, she started her career in entertainment working for MTV Networks in New York City while also pursuing acting for Broadway, Television and Film.  Christina moved to Los Angeles in 2009 for her acting and producing career working both in front and behind the camera.  With a passion for fitness and her faith, she is founder of FIT4LYFE a faith-based fitness bootcamp along with creator of Kings Meet Queens a Christian singles ministry both to build up the Kingdom.  She enjoys mentoring, ministering, and motivating others and all while enjoying her favorite foods and trying new adventures.

Last week she talked to us about career and purpose. Today she tells us how she dealt with COVID and the blow death dealt her in 2020. Welcome back Olukemi Oye; The Career Doctor.

Meet Olukemi Oye. Another sister from another mother who speaks the most proper and perfect English! She is a Career Coach, HR Professional, Trainer and Speaker based in the UK. They call her ‘The Career Doctor’, - I call her friend. Come hear how she braved 2020, watched COVID-19 enter her home and snatch a loved one. Come hear her story of healing and her journey to wholeness.

Season 1 was a journey of discovery. Season 2 was lessons of survival. Here comes season 3: The Evolution. Come listen to Mumbi’s story. And really my story of Mumbi’s kindness to me since I moved to Rome. Hear about her love for her daughter ans their amazing relationship. Welcome to Season 3. You are Loved. You are ENOUGH.

What do you do in between seasons? What do you do with your in-between season? How do you find healing and wholeness for your future? How do you move forward from your past?

So we’re now in October but it feels like this year has had 82 months already. But guess what? We still have three more months to make it count. Today we’re going to explore how social media, social fears and social interactions have affected our world in this longest, shortest year ever. Come on this journey with me!

So this move has been one of the most challenging yet one of the most exciting things I’ve done in my life. Let’s talk about change. Let’s talk about how your environment affects your growth. Let’s talk about birthing. Let’s talk about the sheer joy and excitement of a new season and a new adventure. And let’s learn a new phrase - Andra Tutto Bene!

Beautiful people, I’m back!!! First of all to say thank you for walking with me and looking for me while I was silent. And secondly to explain the silence. But last but most certainly not the least, to share a new adventure with you. Listen in 😍 It’s gonna be awesome!