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This week’s guest is Aprille Franks. Aprille is a MAGNETIC Feminine Conscious Business Coach, speaker, and author. She is the Founder of Women Recharged, parent to EPICWOMAN and Aprille & Co. As a master community builder, content creator, and launch strategist to women entrepreneurs. Her superpower is transforming the business and personal lives of the women connected to her. Not only is she a BADASS at what she does, she’s also a no BS, unapologetic, powerful AF woman living fully in her purpose. I’m so excited for you to hear her story + share some laughs with us as you receive these incredible gems of wisdom. Get ready to drop all excuses and begin living up to your fullest potential. In this episode, we talk about… How to use adversity to further embrace your authentic SELF + Thrive What energetic shifts Aprille made to go from fired and broke to making $17k in 5 weeks What it takes to change your relationships with failure/uncertainty to become unstoppable How the magnetic power of feminine

This week’s Solosode is on the POWER of VULNERABILITY. It’s time to debunk the myth that you can’t be both strong AND vulnerable. That the expression of vulnerability is only through softness, tears, or emotional distress. In fact, it requires an immense amount of STRENGTH to be vulnerable. In the beautiful words of Brene Brown: “the definition of vulnerability is uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. But vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our most accurate measure of courage.” When you show up in complete authenticity, share your heART work with the world, and continually rise up after getting knocked down, you are in the rawest state of vulnerability that exists. In this episode I deep dive into: How to live in an empowered state of vulnerability without masking, closing off, or hiding it 4 essential pillars to enhance your expression of vulnerability  5 non-traditional ways to express vulnerability through SEL-Empowerment How to handle rejection, approach tough conversations, and hold yo

This week’s Solosode is an Energy Optimization Masterclass designed to guide you in managing your time + energy like a BADASS. By investing in your energetic state, you truly maximize your time. And this doesn’t have to be overwhelming or complicated, as I often say, “Inches make the mile.” Having personally studied + integrated these viable high-quality + performing lifestyle habits into my day-to-day, I KNOW these key components will largely improve your focus, energy, hormones, and overall health. In this episode I break down… Nourishing SELF-Connection + harmonizing Yin Energy practices to start your day Yang Energy activation to your empower physical energy + performance High-quality nutrition recommendations that will support your energy, hormones, and recovery How to sustain strong energy + focus while working (especially if you’re mostly sedentary at work) Relaxing Yin night rituals + what to avoid in order to enhance your quality of sleep Let me know how this episode impacted you via IG i

This week’s Solosode was a Valentine’s Day inspired episode centered on the most important relationship you’ll ever have – the one with yourSELF. In this episode, I share 10 empowering principles to help you anchor + fortify your SELF-Love. As I always say, “SELF-LOVE is the Queen of battle.” It helps you DO the hard things that are necessary for your ideal growth + also helps you get through all of the battles you face along the way to your victory. It takes radical HONESTY + warrior levels of COURAGE to develop a powerful, authentic connection with YOU. Get ready to discover… How to overcome SELF-judgment + allow more Self-Acceptance Step outside the thinking mind + FEEL into your heart space How to live into your Sovereignty through intentional solitude Ways to enhance SELF-Honesty, humility, + Self-compassion How to trust yourself to be in your own corner during life’s battles Let me know how this episode impacted you via IG in the comments, DMs + story shares, and tag @roxylook + @blackbeltbe

This week’s Solosode is all about heART work that I love, live + swear by JOURNALING. I’ve been journaling for almost all of my life.  My journals have traveled all over the world with me.  They hold my history, thoughts, aspirations, and everything in between. When I journal, I connect to my future SELF. which is also my Highest Self.  It’s such a crucial modality to develop Self-Awareness + clarity, which is why I want to share this gift with YOU We know that energy is EXPENSIVE.  Learning how to manage it is everything when it comes to optimal performance in life. In this Solosode I share my 4 go-to journal prompts that are designed to empower your creativity, authenticity, and energy.  Go ahead and get out a pen + your favorite journal (and maybe even some crystals or candles for my overachievers ;)  because we’re going DEEP in this conversation.  Leave SELF-Judgment behind, invite the student of YOU to join in, and let’s have FUN doing this Self-Mastery work TOGETH

In this week’s Solosode I’m sharing my 5 POWER MOVES to develop SELF-CONFIDENCE. When striving for any form of success, it’s vital to operate with strong levels of Self-Confidence. This kickass attribute will keep you driving forward to fully show up for yourself + your dreams. In this episode, I break down how to: Develop loyalty + trust with your most authentic SELF Enhance your SELF--Esteem so you can take on any battle + feel worthy of the victory Become the proof that you have what it takes + become FEARLESS in the pursuit of your goals Align your words + actions so you’re always operating out of integrity Age like a BADASS + protect your vitality Let me know how this episode impacted you via IG in the comments, DMs + story shares and tag @roxylook + @blackbeltbeauty -- I LOVE connecting with you. Are you loving BlackBeltBeauty Radio? We would LOVE your support! Subscribe, share + give our podcast a 5 Star rating and review HERE My team and I SO appreciate the support! Enjoy! xRx   STAY CONNECTED WI

In this week’s Solosode I’m talking about one of my favorite attributes + core values– INTEGRITY. First, let’s break down what defines integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness The state of being whole and undivided That second definition really hit home for me. Being WHOLE is truly one of the most rewarding, validating, and SELF-Loving ways to live. In this episode I dive deep into: How to be in graceful observation of yourself + in alignment with your actions, words, and habits The ways integrity shows up in life (even in the small moments) Embracing the “mess” + using those moments to learn, grow, and fortify even higher levels of integrity How integrity is a SELF game that influences your self-trust, self-compassion, and self-respect Using integrity to set the standard of how you choose to show up in your relationships, workouts, business, and everything in between Let me know how this episode impacted you via IG in the comments, DMs + s

  This week’s guest is EQ Warrior QUEEN, Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Neeta is a mother, wife, entrepreneur, 4x author, speaker, and global Emotional Health Educator + Performance Coach. Her work has been a supportive force for thousands of changemakers, high-achievers, and CEOs who crave more fulfillment in their lives and careers. From her own past of threaded adversities, including tragic loss and domestic abuse, Neeta knew she was the only one who could find the magic in the mess. From this awareness, she decided to leave behind her toxic relationship and successful multi-million-dollar dental practice in order to find true inner happiness. Today she is helping others triumph over their own dark days with the psychology, neuroscience, and ancient philosophies that guide in unlearning society’s conventional definitions of “success” and “happiness” so they too can claim their greatness. This episode is truly a gift as we dive deep into Neeta’s newest book, That Sucked. Now What?, and talk about… How to alchem

This week’s guest is my neuroscience soul sister (and Gemini twin), Nicole Vignola. Nicole is a business owner and entrepreneur who coaches individuals and consults with organizations on brain health, longevity, mindset change, and optimization using science-based evidence. Nicole has a BSc in Neuroscience and MSc in Organizational Psychology with a research focus in cognitive neuroscience that investigates high-risk decision-making. As a personal coach for over 12 years, Nicole has paired her knowledge in the neuroscientific field to consult and educate companies on the science of human optimization, mindfulness, and well-being focusing on health and longevity to enable individuals to perform better in their daily lives and in turn, the workplace. Nicole is a force when it comes to educating and empowering individuals with tools that are rooted in strong science that help them to achieve optimal well-being and expansive levels of SELF-actualization. If you’re ready to crush your new goals this New Year, this

In this week’s Solosode I take you into deeper layers of a recent IG post I shared that is focused on operating with true confidence in who you are and who you are becoming. https://www.instagram.com/p/CUpszrcFNwo/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= My quote reads: “You have to become so confident in WHO YOU ARE you bet on yourself, even when the odds are against you.” This post was inspired by one of my morning meditations in conversation with my Muse, aka my Highest Self + my Future Self. I asked her to give me insight into what was coming next on my uncharted path in life… She said: “If you know WHO YOU ARE, it is unnecessary to know what’s coming next. Because withIN this KNOWING you understand with UNBREAKABLE CONFIDENCE, whatever it will be, you will RISE + you will THRIVE from it.” SELF-Confidence is the precursor to SELF-Trust. In this episode, I unpack the entirety of this caption to empower your highest potential as you discover… The difference between your external vs. internal roadmap + how to know which to ch

This week’s guest is the ever-dynamic Jeniffer Cohen. Jen is an entrepreneur, brand strategist, podcaster, and educator. Her roster of clients has included some of Hollywood’s greatest,  Olympic athletes, blockbuster recording artists, top CEOs, and more.  She’s the author of three books in the fitness, wellness, and healthy habits space and host of the top-rated podcast, Habits & Hustle (featuring guest superstars like Tony Robbins, Mark Cuban, Chelsea Handler, and Bobbi Brown).  She’s sold companies for millions of dollars, has appeared on major network shows, and is a highly in-demand motivational speaker for brands and business schools.  Her TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has received more than 5 million views. It goes without saying that Jen is a total badass and lives what she preaches, never afraid to evolve into her next-level SELF.  Having personally known Jen for almost two decades now, I can truly say she is the epitome of authenticity. Her

In this week’s Solosode I break down 2 essential skills for optimal goal achievement: decision-making + commitment. As a high-performance badass, I know you’re looking to expand your life in some capacity this year. And I want you to WIN. So whether your goal is in health, fitness, finances, career, or relationships, anchoring into these core tenets will keep you out of burnout, disappointment, and fatigue so you can find SUCCESS.  In this episode I share… How to get clear on your vision so you can take precise action Ways to strategize effectively + consistently for excellence What happens when you encounter decision fatigue + how to keep focused How to identify the actions that don’t align with your vision + replace them with ones that do How to incorporate SELF-compassion in the face of challenges + setbacks to continue on your path Let me know how this episode impacted you via IG in the comments, DMs + story shares, and tag @roxylook + @blackbeltbeauty -- I LOVE connecting with you. 

This week we have my girl Hannah Koenig returning to the show to continue the second part of the absolutely EPIC conversation we had last week in EP 194. In part one we talked about the origins of our current money mindset, how to break free from our subconscious resistance to money, and the importance of releasing mainstream money rules to engage our own intuitive wealth wisdom. In part 2 get ready to learn wealth-building strategies that are so GAME CHANGERS. Some other highlights topics in this episode are: The 3 components of financial intimacy – emotional, intellectual, and experiential Why working harder doesn’t always translate into more wealth + what does The pros of integrating both passive + active income streams What gender wealth gap statistics tell us + how we can use them to our advantage How to clarify your financial vision to generate REAL results  Let us know how this episode impacted you via IG in the comments, DMs + story shares,  and tag @roxylook + @blackbeltbeauty&n

This week we have my girl Hannah Koenig returning to the show for a potent conversation on MONEY. I’ve found that there are two taboo topics that people have a very hard time discussing: Sex + money.  And if we don’t talk about it, how can we truly comprehend + master it with confidence?  Well in this conversation my girl Hannah and I are going deep into unpacking money stories that empower you on the path of claiming high-level WEALTH + WORTH. Today’s episode will guide you in… Identifying where in your childhood and past experiences your money story derived from + how it manifests in your life today Attributes that will support you in breaking subconscious barriers that are creating resistance to calling in wealth Overcoming the internalization + associated failures of past financial mistakes  Shattering mainstream money “rules” to find SAFETY in intuitive spending, earning, saving and investing Approaching wealth with energetic masculine + feminine harmony  Let us know

In this new Solosode, I walk you through how to move through rejection like a BOSS + how rejection can actually make you STRONGER. Let’s face it, rejection sucks. From career to love to self-rejection, it’s never pleasurable but ultimately a part of life. What’s important is that you don’t BECOME the rejection. You can choose not to own the no and instead move through it in the most empowered way possible.  Tune into this episode as I share… My 5 go-to tips that will support you in moving through rejection like a badass Ways to reframe rejection that will inspire vs. break you How to see rejection as protection + redirection How to avoid taking things personally by anchoring into your authentic SELF + creating space between you and the stimuli  Discovering the opportunities within the circumstance to expand + grow  Let me know how this episode impacted you via IG in the comments, DMs + story shares and tag @roxylook + @blackbeltbeauty -- I LOVE connecting with you.  Are you lov

In this week’s Solosode I’m breaking down the experience of going viral. This Instagram clip from an incredibly meaningful conversation I had with my girl Lisa Bilyeu on her show Women of Impact, broke the internet. It’s currently hanging around 20+ million views and thousands of shared voiceovers. I’m SO MOVED that these words spoken directly from my heart directly impacted millions around the world. It’s so inspiring to see so many around the world creating reels with this audio and empowering their own fierceness of boundaries. My viral quote: “I have a very soft heart. I’m very empathetic and compassionate. I am all love. And at the same time, my whole life, without ever having to prove anything, you know not to fuck with me.” Because there was SO much impact made from this clip, I felt compelled to create this episode where I dig deeper into the message shared in the clip. In this episode, I talk about: The frequency of words and what it emits to others How to enforce strong boundaries without being guar

In this week’s Solosode we’re talking about how to get UNSTUCK. If you’re in a space right now where it feels like you’re gaining ZERO traction and you’re not moving forward, my heart goes out to you. And with that, I also have radical belief in your ability to overcome this cycle + unlock yourself from this self-created construct. How? Today’s episode will guide you in… Identifying subconscious programming that is no longer serving you + keeping you locked in a habitual loop Elevating your consciousness to elevate your frequency *How to do the SELF-work without judgment through a student lens of curiosity How to break free from the comforts of outdated patterns + paradigms Shifting your current state through radical SELF-love + worthiness This bite-sized talk is laced with empowered energy to support you through your pivoting process :) Let me know how this episode impacted you via IG in the comments, DMs + story shares, and tag @roxylook + @blackbeltbeauty -- I LOVE connecting with you. Please support this

In this week’s Solosode we’re talking about GRATITUDE. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, this is definitely a topic that’s top of mind right now. But beyond that, gratitude is an ESSENTIAL, everyday, optimal performance tool that goes so much deeper than just creating a list. In this conversation, I want to share the holistic impact gratitude has on the entire mind, body, and soul including… The science-backed + spiritual enhancements that gratitude practices have proven to increase How to develop habitual, integrative gratitude practices of your own My personal favorite gratitude tactics including journaling, vision boards, and gratitude jars How to embody gratitude even more on the hard days The non-traditional ways to demonstrate gratitude that deepen our experiences Let me know how this episode impacted you via IG in the comments, DMs + story shares, and tag @roxylook + @blackbeltbeauty -- I LOVE connecting with you.  REAL ASK (it takes 2 mins): Are you loving BlackBeltBeauty Radio? We wo

This week’s Solosode is about SELF-BULLYING. Have you ever had your thoughts ambushed with disempowering scripts that lower your frequency? As I always say, SELF-awareness is the greatest agent of change – and now that you recognize this battle with your inner dialogue, it’s time to transform it. In this episode, I talk about… Striving for a lifestyle of potent VITALITY vs. just “being healthy” Go-to practices that will support you in checking in with your energy + shifting. How to raise your frequency to become magnetic + manifest. Nourishing the relationship between your mind, heart, soul, and body for ultimate SELF-Empowerment. Developing high levels of SELF-compassion to always operate from your fullest expression. Let me know how this episode impacted you via IG in the comments, DMs + story shares and tag @roxylook + @blackbeltbeauty -- I LOVE connecting with you. ⭐️ REAL ASK (it takes 2 mins): Are you loving BlackBeltBeauty Radio? We would LOVE your support! Subscribe, share + give our podcast a 5 Star

In this week’s Solosode I talk about following your HEART MAP. This Halloween I had the most EPIC experience of getting to attend a concert by one of my favorite bands, Duran Duran (check out my post about it here). If you have been in my online community for a minute, you know by now that music is my first love. But this experience Im sharing with you represented so much more than just going to an awesome concert. It represented all of us who feel our heart calling us towards an opportunity, but get stuck OVERTHINKING. This conversation is here to fully encourage you to GO FOR IT and follow your heart’s directive. Topics include: How to make decisions based on your intuition + deciphering when your heart is expanded or constricted as an internal compass Empowering yourSELF by doing epic things SOLO + not missing out on experiences just because you’re rockin’ it in solitude Aligning your intuition + intellect to cultivate deeper SELF trust Overcoming the underlying fear of loss when making decisions