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The Stories We Tell
Jaime Messina
107 episodes
2 days ago
I’m on a mission—a mission to speak with the most inspiring people from all over the world. I want to know their stories. I want to know…what stories they used to tell. Are they the same ones they tell today? Or did they redefine that story to overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve. I want to help them share their stories. Why? Because I KNOW the power of the story. I know that it can make or break you. It can give you the world, or it can tear you apart. You see, there’s always two sides going on down in your head. And you get to choose. Will I listen to the one that is trying to stop me?
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I’m on a mission—a mission to speak with the most inspiring people from all over the world. I want to know their stories. I want to know…what stories they used to tell. Are they the same ones they tell today? Or did they redefine that story to overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve. I want to help them share their stories. Why? Because I KNOW the power of the story. I know that it can make or break you. It can give you the world, or it can tear you apart. You see, there’s always two sides going on down in your head. And you get to choose. Will I listen to the one that is trying to stop me?
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The Stories We Tell
This Is for Anyone Who’s Tired of Quitting on Themselves

Tired of starting over? In this episode, I’m breaking down what really keeps people stuck—and how The Momentum Method, my new 8-week coaching program, can help you build habits that actually stick.

Learn more + join here → https://jaimecoaches.com/themomentummethod


Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

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7 months ago
17 minutes 48 seconds

The Stories We Tell
LILLES After Dark Series: Zara Barrie

2 years ago I did this thing where after my initial podcast interview, I would go into something we called "The After Dark". This was a special interview for our Patreon Subscribers. I always knew we would eventually share them here as well, and now is the time!

In this episode, I talk with Zara Barrie, a published author, writer, and podcaster who has been pouring her heart out on the internet for over a decade. She is the former Senior Writer for Elite Daily and former Executive Editor of GO Magazine, the nation’s preeminent lesbian print, and digital publication. In 2020 she published her first book to much critical acclaim Girl, Stop Passing Out In Your Makeup: The Bad Girl’s Guide To Getting Your Sh*t Together.


Follow Zara on Social:

TikTok: @ZaraBarrie

IG:  @ZaraBarrie

FB: https://www.facebook.com/zarabarriewords

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FactoryGrrrl

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VYgUD9lUnVI5USCY2mdcA

Website: https://www.zarabarrie.com/


Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

Interested in our Coaching Program? Go here: https://jaimecoaches.com/themomentummethod

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7 months ago
40 minutes 6 seconds

The Stories We Tell
LILLES After Dark Series: Ayesha Harris

2 years ago I did this thing where after my initial podcast interview, I would go into something we called "The After Dark". This was a special interview for our Patreon Subscribers. I always knew we would eventually share them here as well, and now is the time!

In this episode, I speak with actress Ayesha Harris about her career, life, manifestation, energy, and all the good vibes!

Follow Ayesha on Social:

IG: @ayesharaasheed

Out Front Magazine Article: https://bit.ly/3FXEruK

Follow me on Social: 

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

Interested in our Coaching Program? Go here: https://www.jaimecoaches.com/

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7 months ago
22 minutes 29 seconds

The Stories We Tell
LILLES After Dark Series: Olivia Stambnouliah

2 years ago I did this thing where after my initial podcast interview, I would go into something we called "The After Dark". This was a special interview for our Patreon Subscribers. I always knew we would eventually share them here as well, and now is the time!


In this episode, I speak with actress Olivia Stambnouliah about coming to terms with sexuality, her first experience in Paris, and growing up as a tomboy! 

Follow Olivia on Social:

IG: @oliviastambouliah

Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina 

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

Interested in coaching? Go here: https://www.jaimecoaches.com/

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8 months ago
20 minutes 5 seconds

The Stories We Tell
LILLES After Dark Series: Jillian Abby (Author of Perfectly Queer)

2 years ago I did this thing where after my initial podcast interview, I would go into something we called "The After Dark". This was a special interview for our Patreon Subscribers. I always knew we would eventually share them here as well, and now is the time.

In this episode, I speak with Jillian Abby, author of Perfectly Queer, about all things late in life lesbian.

You can find more of her quirky storytelling at Reframe with Jillian Abby on Substack: https://jillianabby.substack.com/archive

Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

Interested in our Coaching Program? Go here: https://www.jaimecoaches.com

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8 months ago
20 minutes 54 seconds

The Stories We Tell
LILLES After Dark Series: Kirby and Ember

2 years ago I did this thing where after my initial podcast interview, I would go into something we called "The After Dark". This was a special interview for our Patreon Subscribers. I always knew we would eventually share them here as well, and now is the time.

In this episode, I speak with Kirby and Ember from Tiktok about all things late in life lesbian.


Follow all things Kirby and Ember: linktr.ee/mykirbygirl

Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

Interested in our Coaching Program? Go here: https://www.jaimecoaches.com

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8 months ago
17 minutes 57 seconds

The Stories We Tell
Unpopular Opinion: Don’t Cut Off People Who Vote Different From You

Post-election thoughts.


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IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina 

Club Lilles FB Community

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Join us for The 10-Day Confidence Mastermind: https://www.jaimecoaches.com/

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12 months ago
15 minutes 5 seconds

The Stories We Tell
The Queer Country Club: Conscious Sapphic Dating with Sophia Spallino

In this episode, I talk to Sophia Spallino about the launch of her new dating platform, The Queer Country Club!

Join The Queer Country Club: https://member.queercountryclub.com/invitation?code=D2DC7E

Quit wasting time swiping on dating apps that let everyone inside…and join the ONLY platform for Queer Womxn EXCLUSIVELY seeking lifelong monogamous partnership! 


Follow Sophia on Social:

IG: @sophiaspallino

TikTok: @sophiaspallino


JOIN THE MANIFEST MASTERMIND STARTING MONDAY AUGUST 5th, 2024!

https://jaimecoaches.com/manifest


Follow me on social media:

IG: @jaimemessina

TikTok: @jaimemessina

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

Club Lilles: https://clublilles.com/


Learn more about becoming a client of Jaime's: https://jaimecoaches.com/







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1 year ago
20 minutes 3 seconds

The Stories We Tell
Manifestation & The Law of Attraction: Woo Woo or Legit??



In this episode, I discuss Manifestation, the Law of Attraction, and how that is tied to our brain!


Join the Manifest Mastermind: https://jaimecoaches.com/manifest

Follow me on Social: 

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @Jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

Interested in Coaching? Let's Chat: https://www.jaimecoaches.com/

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1 year ago
18 minutes 40 seconds

The Stories We Tell
Moving with The Times with Author Louise Rafkin

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with author Louise Rafkin, who recently wrote an article for The New York Times that references Club Lilles. During our interview, we discuss her coming out story, her journey as a writer, and the evolution of the lesbian community.


Learn more about Louise Rafkin: http://www.louiserafkin.com/


Follow me on Social: 

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @Jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

Interested in Coaching? Let's Chat: https://www.jaimecoaches.com/


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1 year ago
40 minutes 35 seconds

The Stories We Tell
I'm Coming Out Pride Series: Paving The Way with Tracy A. Wood

In the episode, we hear from Tracy A. Wood, one of the hosts of the Rock That Relationship! Podcast on her coming out in the early 90's. We hear how she navigated coming out as a police officer at that time, and what she's up to now!


To follow along with Tracy:

Instagram: @an_unemployed_lawyer

The Rock That Relationship Podcast: https://rockthatrelationship.com/


Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

Interested in Coaching? Go here: https://www.jaimecoaches.com/

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1 year ago
51 minutes 14 seconds

The Stories We Tell
Building an Iconic Lesbian Community Online with Sophia Spallino

Back in February, I was on the SOCIAL EQUITY™ Podcast with Sophia Spallino about building an iconic lesbian community Online, and today, I had the opportunity to share that here with all of you!


Check out Sophia and the Social Equity Podcast here: SophiaSpallino.com


If you would like to join our upcoming 10-Day Manifest Mastermind go here: https://jaimecoaches.com/groupcoaching


Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/



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1 year ago
44 minutes 18 seconds

The Stories We Tell
Fearless Friday: Facing Fears with Jillian Abby

In this episode, I speak with the author of Perfectly Queer, Jillian Abby.

From CPA, to licensed massage therapist, to homeschooling mom, to craft beer bar owner, to author, corporate storyteller and LGBTQ+ advocate– Jillian Abby is no stranger to making major life changes in pursuit of the most fulfilling life. Her path took her from Buffalo, to Bolivia, to Boston, and beyond only for her to learn one key lesson: finding alignment and fulfillment is an inside job. Her debut memoir, Perfectly Queer (Hay House 2023), was released worldwide and hit #1 on Amazon’s new releases for LGBTQ Memoirs and Biographies. It was included on Good Morning America’s list of 15 delightful books perfect for spring reading, Wondermind’s 13 Books by LGBTQ+ Authors that Feel Like Therapy, and Penguin Random House’s 2023 list of Pride In Your Words: Memoirs that Give Voice to the Queer Experience.


You can find more of her quirky storytelling at Reframe with Jillian Abby on Substack: https://jillianabby.substack.com/archive


Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

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1 year ago
39 minutes 48 seconds

The Stories We Tell
Helping Powerful Women Thrive with Sophia Spallino

In this episode, we talk with LILLES Sophia Spallino. Sophia is your business wing-woman, social media strategist, and personal brand coach (who just happens to be an inter-spiritual lesbian harpist)! She helps purpose-driven female service providers and soul-led coaches around the world build wealth and multiply their revenue with social media strategy.

In her early thirties, she bravely left her entire traditional picket fence life when she left a guy she was going to marry and worked for – all to fully embrace her identity as a lesbian, the truth she tried to “pray away” for years… Talk about a plot twist, right?

With over 400k+ followers across all platforms, she isn’t just a coach who tells you what to do, she can show you how because she has done it! Sophia spent 8 years behind-the-scenes as a social media strategist for big-shot public figures and brands. Depending on prayer and grit, Sophia launched Legacy the Agency in 2022, a done-for-you fame machine. And in 2023, she realized she could help women do it themselves and launched the Profitable Personal Brand™ Live Coaching Program.

Sophia knows her purpose is helping powerful women build their own kick-ass, multi-six-figure Profitable Personal Brands™  in...wait for it…six months or less. 

No BS – her clients have increased revenue an extra $2-10 grand a month within the first couple of months of working with her! 

Her energy is powerful. Sophia’s not just a social media strategist or business coach, she is a woman-builder ready to help you build “break the glass ceiling and generational curses” wealth! 

If…

👉You know you were meant for more and you secretly want to be “social media famous,” you need to talk with Sophia!

👉 Or perhaps you already have a thriving business, but you’re ready to scale your existing service provider business using social media and business systems? 

DM Sophia “Advice” on Instagram, @SophiaSpallino, and she will share the free training that’s right for you! 

Or visit SophiaSpallino.com


Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

Join The 10-Day Manifest Mastermind: https://jaimecoaches.com/groupcoaching

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/



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1 year ago
56 minutes 56 seconds

The Stories We Tell
Unified Not Uniform: The Importance of Sharing Your Story with Jillian Abby, Jen Berlingo, Melissa Giberson.

Learn the importance of sharing your story “Unified not uniform”. Hear from three successful lesbian memoirists: Jillian Abby, Jen Berlingo, Melissa Giberson.


Hear from three successful lesbian memoirists: Jillian Abby, Jen Berlingo, Melissa Giberson. Panel moderated by Club Lilles founder and podcast host of The Stories We Tell, Jaime Messina. 


Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

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1 year ago
1 hour 3 minutes 36 seconds

The Stories We Tell
Know Thyself & Be Thyself

In this episode, we explore domestication and unlearning things that were projected onto us that do not align with who we are at the core. What can we do to truly live authentically as ourselves and experience more joy? Check out this episode!


Join the Know Thyself & Be Thyself Coaching Program: https://jaimecoaches.com/knowthyself


Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/



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1 year ago
10 minutes 46 seconds

The Stories We Tell
Lesbian Heartbreak with Sara Webb

Sara Webb is a resilience and lesbian heartbreak coach. Sara empowers women to maximize healing with simple and effective science-backed technologies that build resilience and confidence from the inside out.


To follow along with Sara, head over to her website: https://www.sarawebbsays.com/


Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

LILLES After Dark Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/CLUBLILLES

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

Interested in our Coaching Program? Go here: https://www.jaimecoaches.com/

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1 year ago
40 minutes 19 seconds

The Stories We Tell
Overcoming Challenges & Making Money Moves with Jill Geysen

In this episode, I interview Jill Geysen whose bio says it all.

Jillian Geysen's Bio:

Jillian Geysen's journey from a small town in Connecticut, where she grew up in a lower-class family supported by her grandparents, is a testament to her resilience and determination. As the eldest of three sisters, she learned the value of hard work and perseverance from a young age.


In the late summer of 2014, just over a year after graduating from Hofstra University in New York, where she studied and played Division 1 field hockey, Jillian faced a life-changing moment when she received a cancer diagnosis at the age of 22. While concurrently pursuing prerequisite courses for PA school in New Haven, CT, she worked at a restaurant and lived temporarily on a friend's basement couch to maintain some degree of independence from her parents.


Enduring four months of chemotherapy (twice a week) that resulted in hair loss and a month-long radiation treatment concluding in February, Jillian faced significant medical expenses. Nevertheless, her determination never wavered.


In March of 2015, Jillian embarked on a new chapter by relocating to Boston to work at Massachusetts General Hospital, aiming to fulfill pre-requisites for entry into a PA program. Over the course of five years in the healthcare industry, she gained insights from both clinical and administrative roles, ultimately realizing that it wasn't her true calling, scarred by her frequent personal visits to a multitude of healthcare centers.


In early 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Jillian relocated to Tampa, driven by her commitment to her girlfriend, whom she met at Pensacola Pride in 2019. In June 2020, she took a position in exterior home remodeling sales, meticulously saving every penny and making astute financial investments.


By October 2023, Jillian had made the bold decision to quit her job, now comfortably sustaining herself through her well-managed investments. Her journey is a story of perseverance, adaptability, and a commitment to shaping her own path in life, living authentically as a proud lesbian. If you'd like to learn more about Jillian, feel free to reach out, as she's always open to sharing her experiences and insights.


Follow Jill on Social:

IG: @jillang_1


Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/


Budgeting Apps:

Rocket Money

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1 year ago
1 hour 3 seconds

The Stories We Tell
Down & Out to Total Badass with Ashley Bean

Get ready for an amazing episode of our podcast! We're diving into Ashley Bean's inspiring journey. She's a tough single mom raising six kids and facing life's tough hurdles head-on. In this episode, Ashley shares how she turned her hardest times into stepping stones for a fantastic life.

Listen in to see how Ashley went from feeling really down to finding her groove and thriving. With a strong will, she takes us through a journey where she fought tough times and came out even stronger.

You're in for a touching experience as Ashley talks about the moments that helped her beat challenges and even see them as opportunities to grow. Her story shows how powerful people can be when they face problems with courage.

This episode is all about the incredible strength that's inside all of us. It's a reminder that even when things look really tough, we can change and grow. Join us as we cheer for Ashley's amazing journey. Her story is here to inspire us all and prove that with the right attitude and strong determination, we can overcome anything and truly shine.


Join The Unleash Your Inner Badass Mastermind: https://jaimecoaches.com/


Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @jaimemessina

LILLES After Dark Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/CLUBLILLES

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

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2 years ago
40 minutes 19 seconds

The Stories We Tell
Unleash Your Inner Badass

In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite books of all time, The Four Agreements. This is a super simple, but incredibly powerful book. It is actually what inspired me to create the upcoming Unleash Your Inner Badass 12-Week Mastermind.


I am super excited to share it with all of you, I hope you enjoy it!


Join us for the Unleash Your Inner Badass Mastermind: https://jaimecoaches.com/


Follow Me on Social:

IG: @jaimemessina

Tiktok: @Thejaimemessinamindset

LILLES After Dark Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/CLUBLILLES

Club Lilles FB Community

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/

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2 years ago
32 minutes 10 seconds

The Stories We Tell
I’m on a mission—a mission to speak with the most inspiring people from all over the world. I want to know their stories. I want to know…what stories they used to tell. Are they the same ones they tell today? Or did they redefine that story to overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve. I want to help them share their stories. Why? Because I KNOW the power of the story. I know that it can make or break you. It can give you the world, or it can tear you apart. You see, there’s always two sides going on down in your head. And you get to choose. Will I listen to the one that is trying to stop me?