Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing life after leaving the classroom and what it looks like to create the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo discuss all things HVAC, and how women can ask the right questions and make the right decisions when working with HVAC companies. For the Pioneering Woman segment, the ladies highlight Adrienne Bennett, who is recognized as the first Black female master plumber in the United State...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing life after leaving the classroom and what it looks like to create the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo talk about imposter syndrome and the way it shows up in different areas of their lives. For the Pioneering Woman segment, the ladies highlight Lupita Nyong'o who famously dealt with imposter syndrome until she was given some simple yet life-changing advice that catapulted her confidence...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing life after leaving the classroom and what it looks like to create the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo sits down with the amazing Debra Senegal, a multi-talented children’s book author, to dive into the beauty of her journey and how she crafted a heartwarming story that touches and inspires both kids and grown-ups alike. This week, the ladies shine the spotlight on their in-person Pionee...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing life after leaving the classroom and what it looks like to create the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo discuss religion and spirituality and how the two intersect in their own lives. This week, the ladies highlight D. Danyelle Thomas. A Black faith and spirituality speaker, author, public theologian, spiritualist, activist, and founder of a brand called Unfit Christian. A woman who...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing life after leaving the classroom and what it looks life creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo discuss a heavy subject...death. Not in a sad way though. It's more of a, "what legacy do you want to leave behind?" kinda conversation. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Florence Wooten—a brilliant optometrist, trailblazer, and beloved pillar in Houston’s African American c...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo discuss the beauty of the word "no". This week, the ladies highlight Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam tennis champion and a powerful advocate for mental health awareness, who's known not only for her athletic excellence but also her courage. As they move into the episode topic, ...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In the TWENTY-FIFTH episode *WOOP WOOP*, the dynamic duo talk with their special guest about all things taxes and entrepreneurial life. This week, the ladies highlight their special guest, Ugonna Agbo, a successful tax specialist and business owner making a name for herself by building her own tax empire where she t...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo talk about their relationship with alcohol and how it's affected them throughout the years. This week, the ladies highlight Melissa Urban, Co-founder and CEO of Whole30, a well-known 30-day nutrition reset program that aims to help people identify how different foods affect th...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo talk about releasing their limiting beliefs and behaviors as they refresh their mind, body, and soul for the Spring season. This week, the ladies highlight the amazingly talented, Viola Davis. Her journey is a testament to the power of letting go of old narratives, stepping into you...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo discuss the art of choosing yourself when your employer is making your life miserable. Both ladies have had great experiences as "quitters" and are sharing what they learned with y'all! This week, the ladies highlight the incomparable Tabitha Brown. She is an actress, author, busine...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo have gone completely off-kilter, but somehow find their way back to discussing goal-setting. This week, the ladies highlight a woman who has had a lot of controversies and rumors surrounding her in recent years, but whose story is undeniably inspirational...Oprah Winfrey. Yes, we kn...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo tease the second part of their Sovereign Individual series called, "Living The Sovereign Life". This week, the ladies switch it up a bit and instead of introducing a new pioneering woman, they look at the lessons Madam CJ Walker taught during her life experiences and what we can lea...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo tease the first part of a multiple part series called, "Living The Sovereign Life". This week's Pioneering Women are from the past and the present. The ladies highlight a notable figure, Madam CJ Walker, and a modern figure, Jade Sykes (@ijaadee on all platforms). Though completely ...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo discuss life's cheat code: REPETITION! This week's Pioneering Woman is the iconic, Serena Williams, who everybody knows as a living tennis legend. Serena's dedication to the sport she loves brought her to her success today. Her desire to consistently and repetitively hone her skill ...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo discuss what "having it all" looks like and if it's even possible. The Pioneering Woman for this week is Beyoncé...enough said. :) As they move into the episode topic, Desiree & Benita discuss their perspective on whether women can have both a successful career and a successful...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! Happy New Year and welcome to 2025! In the year's first episode, the dynamic duo welcome their first guest, Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, MD who explains the art of eating intuitively rather than using food as a coping mechanism. The Pioneering Woman for this week is none other than our esteemed guest, a board-certified physician...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode (the last episode of the year), the dynamic duo discuss the lessons they've learned in 2024 and what they're looking forward to in 2025. The Pioneering Woman for this week is the phenomenal and audacious, Zora Neal Hurston. A woman who knew who she was and proclaimed it boldly. Her unapologetic acc...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo discuss breaking free from being "good girls" and getting comfortable with breaking societal rules. The Pioneering Woman for this week is none other than the fabulous, Coco Chanel, who made a mark in the fashion industry by redefining what it means to be a woman through clothing and...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo discuss the power of Artificial Intelligence and how they use it to improve their own lives. The Pioneering Woman for this week is the intelligent and innovative Dr. Latanya Sweeney, a computer scientist and professor passionate about blending technology and privacy to make t...

Send us a text Join Desiree & Benita, two former educators, discussing how they gained the courage to leave the classroom and begin creating the life they desire! In this week's episode, the dynamic duo discuss the beauty of romanticizing your life! The Pioneering Woman for this week is the beautiful and talented, Solange Knowles whose love for art and her commitment to celebrating Black culture make her a remarkable example of romanticizing life through creativity and heritage. ...