Life Ain't Fair - Win Anyway!

About Life Ain't Fair - Win Anyway!

Life isn’t fair—but you were made to be unstoppable. Life Ain’t Fair – Win Anyway delivers real, unfiltered conversations with guests who’ve faced their hardest moments and still proved unbreakable. Their stories of overcoming impossible odds reveal an undeniable truth: with faith, courage, and grit, you can win no matter what comes against you. If you’re searching for hope, strength, and testimonies that shake the room, this podcast is for you.

Publisher

TJ Everhart

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jan 2026

Latest episode

21 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Jul 2026

   One decision. 20 years to pay

   One decision changed everything.At just 20 years old, Derrick Smith made one decision that cost him 20 years in prison. But what happened next is something few people could have imagined.Instead of allowing prison to define his future, Derrick discovered his purpose. Through faith, personal accountability, education, and intentional growth, he transformed his life from inmate to motivational speaker, educator, and founder of the Derrick 2.0 movement.In this powerful episode of the Life Ain't Fair—Win Anyway Podcast, TJ Everhart and Derrick have an honest conversation about life's unfair moments, the consequences of our choices, redemption, forgiveness, identity, and the mindset required to rebuild your life.If you've ever felt like you've made mistakes you can't recover from...If you've ever believed your past disqualified your future...If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start over...This episode is for you.In this episode you'll learn:• How one decision changed Derrick's life forever• Why your worst mistake doesn't have to define you• The mindset shift that transformed 20 years in prison into a life of purpose• Why accountability is the first step toward healing• How faith and intentional action can change your future• Practical tools to help you W.I.N. Anyway™One of Derrick's most powerful reminders:"You are not your decisions."If this conversation encouraged you, please:✅ Like this video✅ Subscribe to the channel✅ Share this episode with someone who needs hope today📘 Get the book Life Ain't Fair—Win Anyway🌐 https://www.tjeverhart.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVGJBcWlwSnpDNE1RMF8yamsxS25hcnxBR3JiS2FsVFV3Z2tjT2xjYzVPN1FheTB4N3V4RWRXanZtV1R6WjJpd1NIQVM4N08xSGdxMUFMdzUwTmI2R2xPTUFKZWJYRWdEbWgyLThRTUxoWmh3YzJrVEpYUWFsZUhQNzJJ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tjeverhart.com%2F&v=MflVpcGV8eY)🎙️ Interested in sharing your story on the podcast?Apply to be a guest:https://www.tjeverhart.com/podcast (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUzBoT0c0VGdSU3VFWnlGTVpnLWdYNHxBR3JiS2FsZHdQOUo2RHdsR1FHc1hWOEFQNUFkNjZTZ2ppUXVoMUtEcHhRZFRha19CT29SYTBVWjZaYkRCWkI3dDJSVi12U2VxU192MW1MTW5QUjdjcXRhS2ZRTU8tbUxzSFhF&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tjeverhart.com%2Fpodcast&v=MflVpcGV8eY)Follow TJ Everhart for more encouraging stories, practical tools, and faith-based strategies to help you W.I.N. Anyway™ despite life's challenges.#LifeAintFairWinAnyway (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lifeaintfairwinanyway) #DerrickSmith (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/derricksmith) #Redemption (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/redemption) #Purpose (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/purpose) #PersonalDevelopment (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personaldevelopment) #Faith (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faith) #Motivation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/motivation) #PrisonTransformation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prisontransformation) #SecondChances (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/secondchances) #Mindset (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mindset) #OvercomingAdversity (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/overcomingadversity) #ChristianMotivation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianmotivation) #WinAnyway (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/winanyway)

2. 

   8 May 2026

   From Survival Mode to Living Again with Latonja Cummings-Harris

   What happens when life keeps hitting you… and you still refuse to quit?In this deeply powerful episode of Life Ain’t Fair—Win Anyway, TJ sits down with empowerment coach, minister, cancer survivor, and overcomer LaTonja Cummings-Harris for a raw conversation about surviving abuse, rejection, trauma, sickness, heartbreak, and years of simply trying to stay afloat.From surviving domestic violence and cancer… to overcoming the wounds of childhood trauma and learning how to truly live again — LaTonja shares how faith, healing, and purpose carried her from survival mode into freedom.This episode is for anyone who:Feels exhausted from fighting through lifeHas battled trauma, rejection, or abuseIs struggling to hold onto faithFeels stuck in survival modeNeeds hope that life can still get betterTheir stories prove one thing:You may get pushed into deep water… but you do NOT have to sink.💬 One of the most powerful moments:“The devil wanted me before I was even born… but I’m still here, still standing, and still winning.”🔥 In this episode:Surviving childhood traumaDomestic violence & emotional abuseCancer battles & healingFaith during unfair seasonsMarriage after heartbreakMoving from survival mode to peaceWhy you cannot give up on God — or yourself✨ CALL TO ACTION:If this episode encouraged you, don’t keep it to yourself.➡️ LIKE this video➡️ COMMENT the word “WIN” if you’re refusing to sink➡️ SHARE this with someone who needs hope today➡️ SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications for more powerful conversations📘 Download the Life Ain’t Fair—Win Anyway Workbook & Journal at:TJ Everhart Official Website. Also grab the book online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million or Walmart

3. 

   10 Apr 2026

   Leading With Bleeding with Rosilyn Houston

   She died… and came back. Then had to fight for her baby’s life. Yeah… this one is different. In this episode of Life Ain’t Fair—Win Anyway, I sit down with Rosilyn Houston, a former Fortune 500 executive who was leading at the highest level… while privately fighting for her life. From flatlining during childbirth to hearing her 23-month-old son had a deadly form of leukemia—this conversation will shake you, strengthen you, and shift your perspective. 💔 This is for the person who feels like life hit you too hard… 💔 This is for the one asking, “Why me?” 💔 This is for the one who feels like giving up… 👉 Press play if you need a reminder that you can still WIN—no matter what you’re facing. How to keep going when life doesn’t make sense The truth about “leading while bleeding” Faith that stands when everything else falls apart The mindset shift that turns pain into power Grab your Life Ain’t Fair—Win Anyway Workbook & Journal 👉 www.tjeverhart.com (http://www.tjeverhart.com) What part of this episode hit you the hardest? Drop it in the comments 👇 And share this with someone who needs this message TODAY. 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 📤 Share Because somebody you know is going through something unfair right now. 🔥 What you’ll walk away with:✍🏾 Don’t just listen—DO THE WORK:💬 Let’s talk:🚨 Don’t miss what’s next:

4. 

   12 Mar 2026

   Grief Almost Destroyed Her… Then She Discovered Her Purpose with Tonya Hill Mitchell

   In this powerful episode, TJ Everhart sits down with TonyaHill Mitchell to talk about grief, healing, faith, and finding purpose after loss. Tonya shares how the passing of her mother changed her life, how she worked through deep grief and anger, and how God led her to create Dianne’s Heart, a nonprofit that supports single mothers. Along the way, she shares four powerful questions to helplisteners reflect on their own lives: Who are you? What do you want? Who are you here to serve? Who do you need to become? This conversation offers hope, wisdom, and practical toolsfor anyone walking through a hard season and needing the courage to keep going. If this episode encouraged you, take a moment to share itwith someone who may need hope today, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review so more people can hear stories of overcoming life’s toughest challenges. And remember… life isn’t always fair, but you can stillwin anyway.

5. 

   9 Mar 2026

   Gracefully Broken with Kristi Dionne Oliver

   Kristi Dionne Oliver shares what it looks like when grief,family battles, and a breast cancer scare hit all at once—and how God kept her through it all. From losing her mother, to her sister’s brain tumor, to learning life-changing news the same day her mom passed, Kristi brings “gangster gospel” truth, faith, and tools to help you keep going. If you’re in a wilderness season, this episode will remind you: life ain’t fair… but you can win anyway. 👉 Download the Life Ain’tFair—Win Anyway workbook + journal at TJEverhart.com and reflect as youlisten. 🔔Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs hope today.

6. 

   20 Feb 2026

   The Test That Birthed The Life Changer with Lisa B

   Today you see the success — the attorney, the TEDx speaker, the leadership strategist. But before the accolades… there was a white envelope that said FAIL. Not once. Not twice. But three times. In this powerful episode of Life Ain’t Fair – Win Anyway, Lisa B. shares how failing the bar exam, facing financial pressure, and questioning God didn’t break her — they built her. This is a conversation about: ✨ Faith + action ✨ Changing strategy instead of quitting ✨ Fighting the right battles ✨ Becoming unbreakable If you’re in a season where life feels unfair, this episode will remind you: Delay is not denial. Tests build strength. And you can win anyway. 📓 Grab your Life Ain’t Fair – Win Anyway Journal and reflect as you listen. Like. Share. Subscribe. And remember — Life Ain’t Fair… but you can win anyway. 💪🏾✨ #LifeAintFairWinAnyway #Unbreakable #FaithInAction #OvercomingFailure #Leadership If you want it even punchier (more dramatic hook style), I can tighten it one more level. 🎙️ The Test That Built The Life Changer | Lisa B

7. 

   12 Feb 2026

   Birthed Into Violence: God Heard Me

   This domestic violence survivor story shares how Tijuana T.J. Everhart overcame childhood trauma through faith. In this powerful Christian testimony, she reveals how God heard her — just like Ishmael in the Bible. In Birthed Into Violence: God Heard Me, TJ opens up about growing up in a home marked by domestic violence, trauma, identity struggles, and devastating loss. After losing her mother at just 20 years old, she faced grief, shame, and the painful choice between anger and forgiveness. But this is not a story of victimhood — it’s a story of victory. Through faith, forgiveness, and biblical truth, TJ discovered that no matter how you got here, God hears you. Just like Ishmael in the wilderness, your beginning does not determine your ending. If you’ve ever: • Experienced domestic violence • Struggled with childhood trauma • Felt unseen or unwanted • Questioned your worth or purpose This episode is for you. 🖤 Don’t just listen — reflect. Grab the Life Ain’t Fair – Win Anyway Workbook & Journal at 👉🏾 www.tjeverhart.com (http://www.tjeverhart.com) and take time to process your own story. Healing happens when we do the work. 🎟️ Save the Date: August 22 – Life Ain’t Fair – Win Anyway Live Experience (Birmingham, AL) Comment below: “God hears me.” Life ain’t fair… but you can win anyway.

8. 

   5 Feb 2026

   Cancer Tried Me--I'm Unstoppable with Taliesha Cash

   Taliesha Cash’s story is a living reminder that life ain’t fair… but you can win anyway. In this powerful episode, Taliesha shares her journey of facing cancer diagnoses, medical setbacks, and moments that should’ve taken her out—yet she chose a faith fight instead of fear. From being told she had “eight months,” to declaring “I shall live and not die,” Taliesha walks us through what it looks like to trust God, follow His instructions, and keep showing up—one breath, one prayer, one praise at a time. If you’re in a hard season, this conversation will give you both hope and practical tools to stay anchored. Go to www.tjeverhart.com and grab a companion workbook that you can use as a tool for transformation in your own life as you listen to the episode. ✨ Key themes: trusting God’s direction, guarding your words, resilience, purpose, and being UNSTOPPABLE. Connect with Taliesha / Sisters Cancervive: Sisterscansurvive.org | 205-514-8085 Follow: Taliesha Harris Cash (Facebook/Instagram) + Sisters Cancervive ▶️ Subscribe, like, comment, and share this with someone who needs strength today. Taliesha Cash’s story is a living reminder that life ain’t fair… but you can win anyway. In this powerful episode, Taliesha shares her journey of facing cancer diagnoses, medical setbacks, and moments that should’ve taken her out—yet she chose a faith fight instead of fear. From being told she had “eight months,” to declaring “I shall live and not die,” Taliesha walks us through what it looks like to trust God, follow His instructions, and keep showing up—one breath, one prayer, one praise at a time. If you’re in a hard season, this conversation will give you both hope and practical tools to stay anchored. ✨ Key themes: trusting God’s direction, guarding your words, resilience, purpose, and being UNSTOPPABLE. Connect with Taliesha / Sisters Can Survive: Sisterscansurvive.org | 205-514-8085 Follow: Taliesha Harris Cash (Facebook/Instagram) + Sisters Can Survive ▶️ Subscribe, like, comment, and share this with someone who needs strength today.

9. 

   29 Jan 2026

   Betrayed But Unbreakable--Dr. Tabitha Bellamy

   Dr. Tabitha Bellamy’s story is one of betrayal—but she’s still unbreakable. In this episode of Life Ain’t Fair, Win Anyway, host Tijuana “TJ” Everhart sits down with Dr. Tab—psychometrician, PhD Mommy, author, and powerhouse mom of two—who opens up about surviving a chaotic, abusive childhood, finding faith in the middle of pain, and rebuilding her life after her then pastor-husband chose another path and abruptly walked away from their marriage. Through honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom, Dr. Tab shares the tools that helped her keep going: prayer, forgiveness, gratitude, and her “nevertheless” trust in God. If you’ve ever felt humiliated, blindsided, or asked “Why me, Lord?”—this conversation will remind you: life isn’t fair… but you can still win anyway.

10. 

    22 Jan 2026

    Life Ain't Fair--Win Anyway Podcast Introduction

    Life Ain’t Fair, Win Anyway is more than a podcast—it’s a reminder that your story isn’t over. In this opening episode, Tijuana T.J. Everhart shares some of her personal journey through loss, hardship, and “why me” moments, revealing how faith, resilience, and intentional choices lead to victory. This podcast exists to restore hope, normalize life’s unfair moments, and equip listeners with tools and faith-based insight so they don’t quit in the middle of their journey. It’s about exposing the stories behind the success and reminding you that what wounded you doesn’t get to define you. If this episode resonates, subscribe, listen weekly on Thursdays, and share it with someone who needs encouragement today. Life isn’t fair—but you can win anyway. Visit www.tjeverhart.com

11. 

    9 Jan 2026

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