We often think that our trials and tribulations are so obscure from others that we stray away from telling our stories, but in reality our experiences as women are not only unique but undisputed in a male dominant world. We hope to create a safe space for men and women to share their personal stories, experiences, and life lessons they learned on their path to growth. Our goal is to empower women to be confident and to elevate their mindset by learning from others.
(Part 2) That SHIP Has Sailed: Friendships, Situationships, & Relationships. A Deep Dive From the Male Perspective!
LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED!!! Please do not listen to this episode if you are not 18 years or older!
Part 2 of the season two finale, is even spicer than the first. In this episode, we dive deep into what our guest Keston, Daniel, and Keary deal breakers are within a relationship, their opinions on natural beauty vs makeup, and so much more. Sit back, grab your tea and.crumpets and enjoy this episode!!
Follow the guys on Instagram: Keston @just_say_kes; Daniel @aufaitdan; & Keary @quotablekreations!! Also, don't forget to follow us on our social media. Instagram @Upgrowth_Mindset & Facebook Upgrowth Mindset!!
25 Oct 2021
That SHIP Has Sailed: Friendships, Situationships, & Relationships. A Deep Dive From the Male Perspective!
On Part 1 of the season two finale, things get super spicy as we put our wonderful male guest in the hot seat. In this episode, we grill Keston, Daniel, and Keary on what makes a successful friend, situation, and relation-SHIP. Ladies make sure to have your pen and paper ready because they are spilling all the TEA!
Make sure to follow our guys on Instagram: Keston @just_say_kes, Daniel @aufaitdan, & Keary @quotablekreations !!! Also, don't forget to follow us on our social media. Instagram: @Upgrowth_Mindset & Facebook: Upgrowth Mindset!
11 Oct 2021
Parents: Are you equipping your child(ren) for success?
Being a parent is by far one of the hardest jobs to do because their is no real correct way to do so. It's all subjective. As kids we always think our parents are wrong, controlling, overbearing, or that they simply just don't understand us, but we don't realize until we're grown that is not always the case. But parents ask yourself, are you really equipping your child or children with the necessary tools to be successful?? When we mean success it's not just preparing them for the workforce, but financially, physically, mentally, and emotionally preparing them on their journey through this swallow you up and spit you out world. In this episode, Damon and Caroline Witherspoon sit down with us to discuss navigating the world of parenthood (being young parents), the trials and errors they accrued over the years, and some of their best practices. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Follow us on Instagram @Upgrowth_Mindset & Facebook at Upgrowth Mindset!
3 Oct 2021
HBCU vs PWI
Figuring out what school you are going to attend for college is one of the hardest decision you have to make. You think about location, financial aid, campus life, what majors they provide, etc. In this episode, we get down to the nitty gritty with our guest Fachaitte Kinslow and Eugene "Church" Buckman about their decisions on which school they attended, why they chose it, and what they have learned from their experiences. These are our opinions on why we decided to go to either an PWI or HBCU. What school did you attend?
Make sure to follow Eugene on Instagram @churches_n_verses and follow Fachaitte on Instagram @fachaitte!!!
Also, follow us on Instagram @upgrowth_mindset and Facebook: Upgrowth Mindset!!
BYEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
27 Sept 2021
Breakdown of Purpose
Have you ever struggled with what's your purpose in this world? How to fulfill your purpose or how do you know if you found it? We all have had at some point of time! In this episode, we address the answers to these questions and more with our special guest Tasha Hart. Tasha also known as The Puzzle Lady connecting all the pieces to help people live out their purpose in all areas of their lifes, dives deep into how she helps people find their purpose and create a plan to bring it into fruition.
Please follow Tasha on instagram @puzzled2purpose!
Follow us on instagram @Upgrowth_mindset!!
12 Sept 2021
Mental Health Check-In
We're back for season 2!!! In this episode we tackle Mental health as it pertains to COVID -19. Jade, Raven, and India discuss the effects COVID-19 has had on there mental, physical, and emotional stability. This episode gets personal as the ladies dive deep about some of the stressors they have had to endure due to COVID, some best practices they used to control and handle their stress, and the positives that have stemmed from the pandemic.
All statistics discussed in the podcast can be found at, www.cdc.gov!
If you or someone you know has been struggling with their mental health, please reach out to 1-800-662-HELP(4357)!!
Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram @Upgrowth_Mindset & on Facebook at Upgrowth Mindset!!!
1 Jun 2021
Mother's Day Series - Part 3
Going out with a bang! Our third and final episode of our Mother's Day series conclude with an another admirable mother, Esther Sarpong. Esther is a jack of all trades and the true definition of a superwoman. Born and raised in Ghana, West Africa but currently residing in Las Vegas, she takes pride in teaching her young daughter and son their African roots. In this episode, she passionately expresses the importance of teaching her daughter to embrace being a beautiful unapologetic young black girl and how to navigate this racially gender biased world. Esther also goes into detail about balancing being a wife, the real nitty gritty of motherhood, and being an entrepreneur. Although her days may be long and tiresome there is no greater reward for her than being able to care for what she says, 'her layaways from God', her children. It is so many great tips and advice that was given in this episode for all women to be able to take from. We hope you enjoy this episode!
#themindsetmatters #superwoman
Make sure to follow Esther on Instagram @maameakua!
Also, follow us on Instagram @Upgrowth_Mindset and on Facebook @Upgrowth Mindset!!!
See y'all next time on our glow up movement! BYEEEEEEEE!!!!
24 May 2021
Mother's Day Series - Part 2
Back 2 Back! On the second episode of our Mother's Day series we have another amazing mother joining us, Shinice Smith. Shinice is a keeps it REAL surgery technician from the unforgiving streets of South Central LA. She has given birth to three of her best friends: two boys named Dailon and Kye and a girl named Daijane. In this episode, Shinice goes into detail about her upbringing and how she was able to manage the gritty streets of LA, to her being a young mother who was forced to learn life with her kids, to her passion for wanting to bridge the gap between generations. In this episode, she also drops tons of knowledge and parenting gems, such as the importance of communication and not allowing the media to raise her kids. We hope you enjoy this episode and gain as much insight as we did!
#themindsetmatters #superwoman
As always follow us on Instagram @Upgrowth_Mindset and on Facebook @UpGrowth Mindset!!! BYEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
10 May 2021
Mother's Day Series - Part 1
To kick off our Mothers of May special celebrating amazing moms, we have Krystal Hunter joining us this episode. Krystal is the perfect example of a superwoman, she is a successful author, life coach, certified scrum master in Information Technology, and her greatest accomplishment is being a proud single mother to her beautiful 15 year old daughter Kailey. In this episode Krystal expresses the importance of communication when it comes to parenting her daughter, the role her spirituality plays in guiding her to raise a young black queen, and how she has been able to overcome depression and anxiety to not only be an amazing mother but a successful entrepreneur as well. In this episode, she also drops tons of knowledge and great tips for single mothers out there trying to find their way through motherhood. We hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for joining our glow up movement! #themindsetmattters #byeeeeeee
As always follow us @UpGrowth_Mindset on Instagram & UpGrowth Mindset on Facebook!!!!!
Also, make sure to connect with Krystal on her social media:
Instagram - @krystalinspires_ & @klionesss (personal page)
Facebook - Krystal Hunter
Email - khunterpro@gmail.com
3 May 2021
Sexual Assault From The Males Perspective
This episode is rated PG-13!!!
Often times men aren't afforded a safe space for them to openly talk about sexual assault and harassment, until now. In this episode, local KC artist A'Sean comes through and tells his story of dealing with sexual assault at a young age. Things get really deep as the episode progresses, as he describes the emotional scarring this trauma has had on his life both personally and romantically. A'Sean also attest to how therapy and writing music has helped him on his healing journey. Strap in for this roller coaster ride of emotions!!
Make sure to follow us on instagram @Upgrowth_Mindset
A'Sean socials: Instagram/Twitter: @fuckyouasean
Clothing website: www.swan.team
Apple Music/Spotify: A'Sean
19 Apr 2021
Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Child Sexual Abuse
According to RAINN, child sexual assault statistics show:
Child protective services found that 57,239 children were victims of sexual abuse.
34% under age of 12 & 66% between age 12-17.
Among cases of child sexual abuse 93% are known to the victim. Of the 93%, 59% are acquaintances, 34% are family members, & 7%strangers.
In this episode, we get really personal as India tells her story of being sexually abused as a child. She goes into detail about the lasting effects this traumatic experience has had on her life, how she has been able to overcome it, and how she is now using her story to speak out for those who have been silenced. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, please call the National Sexual Assault hotline at 800-656-4673 or chat online at online.rainn.org.
4 Apr 2021
Our Mom Is A Strong Black Woman!
In this episode things get real SPICY, as our special guest Stephanie Johnson (our mother) drops by to discuss losing a spouse to death and battling with bipolar manic depression. Be ready to experience a wide array of emotions as she goes into details of watching the love of her life last breath leave his body, to the struggle of being a widow with two kids, to being diagnosed with bipolar depression, and working tirelessly to over come the obstacles life threw at her. Tune in on this roller coaster ride of emotions!!
#TheMindsetMatters
Follow us on IG: @upgrowth_mindset!!!!
22 Mar 2021
Am I A Victim Of Trauma Bonding?
Did you know?? In an article from the National Council for Behavioral Health, they found that 70% of adults in the US have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives.
In this episode, we along with our guest Brittney (Bri) dive into our personal experiences dealing with trauma bonding within the family dynamic, our friendships, and romantic relationships. We also discuss reaching our breaking point from our trauma bonding partner and setting healthy boundaries to help prevent us from going through the same vicious cycle. #TheMindsetMatters
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14 Mar 2021
Hi, we're India & Jade! Welcome to our Podcast!
Welcome everyone, to the UpGrowth Mindset Podcast! We are your host India and Jade aka Jadakins. We are revealing who we are and telling our personal story of how we have been able to grow in our confidence & elevate our mindset. Join us as we dive into childhood trauma, unhealthy coping mechanism, finding our purpose in helping young girls and women grow in their confidence, and starting the UpGrowth Mindset platform.
8 Mar 2021
Losing A Parent To Death
Welcome to the first episode of UpGrowth Mindset podcast! Today we are speaking with Mikhayla Gibson. In this episode we discuss the hardships she faced losing her mom to the terminal illness COPD, having to step up an become the primary care giver for her mom and her younger sister, and how she was able to overcome her grief and blossom into the strong woman she is today.
Follow Mikhayla on Snapchat @mgibson02 & on Twitter/IG @mikhaylagibson!!
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