Hi, my name is Lakisha Austin, also known as Coach LA "Your Favorite Around The Way Therapist".
I am a psychotherapist and life coach with a down-to-earth approach to providing therapeutic support. I love using music, an empathetic ear, a witty sense of humor, and unapologetic clinical skills to debunk myths about therapy.
Step into my office and listen to real people have candid conversations about this thang called LIFE.
Don’t hesitate to Chime in & help me encourage individuals to own their stuff & set boundaries to fix their life!
Share your experiences, relationship issues, and daily stressors on the live interactive Facebook chat!
My virtual office hours are Sundays 11am-12noon on the UrbanHeat 98.1fm!
Call-In 617.238.7111, Tune In, or Just Listen live at https://www.heat981fm.com/ weekly on Sundays at 10 pm.
Listen to the replay weekly on Thursdays or watch it LIVE on the UrbanHeat Facebook page.
I’M GOOD… BUT AM I REALLY? THE EMOTIONAL COST OF ALWAYS BEING THE STRONG ONE
🎙️💜🔥 **I'M GOOD… BUT AM I REALLY?!**
SISSSS! Who checks on the STRONG friend?! 👀☕️
We talk about being strong, but what happens when you're emotionally exhausted from being EVERYTHING to EVERYBODY?
Today, I'm riding SOLO on **Conversations with Coach LA**, and we're spilling some much-needed THERAPY TEA! ☕️
💜 The pressure of being the strong one
💜 People-pleasing & emotional burnout
💜 Setting boundaries without guilt
💜 Choosing YOURSELF without apologizing!
🎙️ **TODAY | 11 AM EST**
📻 Urban Heat 98.1FM | iHeartRadio
☎️ **WE'RE TAKING LIVE CALLS! 617-238-7111**
🔥 **QUESTION:** Are you the STRONG friend? And who's checking on YOU?
👇🏾 COMMENT, TAG YOUR STRONG FRIEND & TUNE IN!
Because being strong shouldn't mean suffering in silence!
**BELIEVE. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM. BET on SELF™!** 💜
22 Oct 2026
Becoming HER Again: The Hidden Cost of Success, Mental Health & Women in Entrepreneurship | Robbie DeBarros
# 🎙️ BECOMING HER AGAIN: Who Are You Beyond What You Do? | Robbie DeBarros
**The Ups, Downs & Unspoken Truths of Women in Entrepreneurship**
💜 **What happens when the woman behind the business loses sight of herself?**
Success comes with a price, but should your mental health, relationships, and sense of self be part of the cost?
In this powerful episode of *Conversations with Coach LA*, licensed psychotherapist and host **Coach LA** sits down with **Robbie DeBarros**, Tech Entrepreneur, Event Tech Strategist, Women's Empowerment Leader, and Founder of GDBIZ LLC and Live Pulse.
Together, we explore the REAL experiences of women in entrepreneurship, from navigating burnout and balancing personal identity to redefining success beyond titles, achievements, and financial milestones.
**🎧 IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE:**
- 💜 The emotional cost of entrepreneurship and success
- 👑 Rediscovering yourself beyond professional titles
- 🔥 Navigating sacrifice, loneliness, and reinvention
- 💰 Separating self-worth from productivity and achievement
- ✨ Building a business without losing yourself
- ♠️ The power of resilience and BETting on SELF™
☕ **COACH LA'S THERAPY TEA:**
*Your productivity is NOT your identity, and your success does NOT determine your self-worth.*
Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, working professional, or woman navigating life's transitions, this conversation reminds us that **becoming HER again isn't about going backward. It's about coming home to yourself.**
🎙️ **REAL PEOPLE. REAL CONVERSATIONS. HEALING. CULTURE. COMMUNITY.**
💬 **JOIN THE CONVERSATION:** Have you ever felt disconnected from yourself while pursuing success?
▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube: **@IamCoachLA**
📻 *Conversations with Coach LA* airs Sundays at 11 AM ET on Urban Heat 98.1FM via iHeartRadio.
**BELIEVE. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM.**
♠️ Always BET on SELF™!
15 Oct 2026
Stop Glamourizing Entrepreneurship: The REAL Cost of Building a Brand | Euan Davis
🚨TIME TO STOP GLAMORIZING ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
Everybody wants to be a CEO.
Everybody wants a brand.
Everybody wants multiple streams of income.
But what does it REALLY take to run a business, build a reputation, survive the setbacks—and stay in the game for 30+ years?
This Sunday on Conversations with Coach LA, we’re going **BEHIND THE BRAND** with Founder, CEO and Licensed Professional Barber Euan Davis.
This isn’t just about the business.
I want to understand the MAN behind the brand.
What did he sacrifice?
What did he get wrong?
What kept him going?
What does longevity actually cost?
And what happens when your entrepreneurial **BET on SELF™ energy** looks nothing like the highlight reel people see online?
Because sometimes BETting on SELF looks like confidence. 🔥
And sometimes it looks like starting over. Pivoting. Losing money. Working when nobody is clapping. Protecting your reputation. Making the uncomfortable decision. And believing in the vision before there's evidence that it's going to work.
We’re talking about the **facts AND realities of building a brand**—money, mindset, mistakes, resilience, leadership, longevity and the mental health behind entrepreneurship.
🎙️MEET EUAN DAVIS
Founder & CEO
Licensed Professional Barber
30+ Years of Experience
PLUS:
☕ What Does Therapy Mean to You?
♠️ BET on SELF™ Moment
🛋️ Coach’s Corner
💼 Entrepreneur Spotlight
📅 **Sunday, October 11**
⏰ **11 AM EST**
🎙️ **Conversations with Coach LA**
If you're an entrepreneur, aspiring entrepreneur, creative, CEO or somebody sitting on a business idea—**THIS conversation is for you.**
👇🏾 Comment “BEHIND THE BRAND”if you're tuning in.
Then TAG an entrepreneur who needs the REAL conversation—not another highlight reel.
▶️ WATCH. LISTEN. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE
Because building the brand is one thing.
Becoming the person capable of carrying it is another.
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