We're diving deep into Tesha's journey from growing up in foster care at 10 years old to becoming the educated educator she is today. She's opening up about how she went from wanting to be a social worker to becoming a mental health specialist at a children's hospital, training adults in crisis de-escalation, and even pursuing nursing school before pivoting into education.

But this conversation goes beyond her professional journey. We're talking about the hidden struggle with self-esteem that nobody would ever guess. Tesha gets real about how she internalized hurtful words as a child, how she learned to shrink herself to avoid being seen as "too much," and how she carried that weight for years without realizing it. She shares how therapy wasn't socially acceptable when she was growing up, so she declined it even though it was offered in foster care.

We're also getting into Tesha's side hustle as the owner of Taste Bud Tantalizing Treats, where she makes custom cakes, cupcakes, and Rice Krispie Treats. From Sweet Tea's Kitchen Cakes and Pies to graduating from a small business program and rebranding, Tisha shares how her friends pushed her to turn her gift into a business. And let me tell you, her Cookies and Cream Rice Krispies Treats are everything!

We're also talking about how her name means joy, how she attended Light of the World Church, and how her undergraduate school's motto was "having light, we pass it on to others." God doesn't make mistakes, y'all.

And don't miss the special segment where you get to know Enjoli a little bit more! E-Will sat down with her to ask her some questions, and they talked about little Enjoli, how she struggled with shrinking herself to fit into spaces, how she grew into my confidence, and her love for Jem and the Holograms. Yes, that's where the pink and blue come from!

This episode is a beautiful reminder that your light is meant to shine, that healing is a journey, and that the struggles you've faced don't define you. Tisha's transparency about her self-esteem struggles, her foster care experience, and her journey to becoming the confident, joyful woman she is today will inspire you to stop shrinking and start shining.

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We're diving deep into Mic’s journey to becoming the mental health counselor and man of God he is today. But we're not talking to Pastor Mic today. We're talking to just Mic, and he's opening up about everything from witnessing his mom survive domestic abuse to getting robbed at gunpoint twice and not realizing he had PTSD until 2020. Yes, you read that right. He lived with undiagnosed trauma for over a decade because, like so many of us, he normalized it. He shares how a panic attack triggered by a car slowing down finally made him confront what he'd been carrying all those years.

But this conversation goes beyond trauma. We're talking about the Holy Spirit revealing he didn't love himself, how he was giving everyone else grace and compassion but being cruel to himself, and why he finally decided to go to therapy after already being a therapist for seven years. Mic gets real about setting unrealistic standards for himself as a husband and father, trying to be perfect at things he'd never even seen modeled, and how he learned to give himself the same kindness he freely gave everyone else.

We're also getting into Mic's family life, his two older sisters, his parents' divorce when he was seven, and how his mom packed up three kids and moved into her parents' attic to escape an abusive marriage. He shares how his dad has always been present despite the divorce, how he met his wife on the first day of seventh grade, and why his kids call their house "our house" instead of "dad's house." Plus, we're talking about his journey into powerlifting, how his trainer Matt Scott saw potential in him that he didn't see in himself, and how he won his first competition in the novice category.

And don't miss our Triggered Moment featuring Worthless Wendy from my book "Triggered," available now on Amazon. This segment hits hard as we explore how trauma and circumstances can make us believe lies about our value and worth.

We're also playing a fun game of music versus where Mic breaks down Drake versus Kendrick (and why Drake is the culture's biggest hit maker), Beyonce versus Rihanna, old school versus new school R&B, and his top three R&B artists from 2000 to 2008. Spoiler alert: Destiny's Child, Mario, and India.Arie made the cut, and he'll fight you over Mario.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that freedom is for you, that you deserve the same grace you give everyone else, and that life is meant to be enjoyed. Mic's transparency about his mental health journey, his marriage, his parenting, and his refusal to surrender a single day without finding joy will inspire you to get free and live unapologetically.

So go ahead and like, share, subscribe, and hit that bell so you never miss an episode! Drop "get free" in the comments and tag your people because all of 2026, we're getting free!

And remember, friends: Live Life, Love God, and Live Chic!

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Connect with Michael Johnson at UpgradeCounseling.com for therapy sessions and speaking engagements!

We're diving deep into Miranda's journey from theater company owner, playwright, and actress to discovering she had been living in the character of Marissa Santiago for 10 years. Yes, you read that right! Miranda opens up about how she became so attached to the character she created that she started living her life, doing her hair, and even choosing relationships based on Marissa's storyline. From people pleasing in her 20s to stepping into a character in her 30s, Miranda shares how she finally found herself at 40 years old when God told her to lay down Dear Dot Nettie Mae Theater Productions and step into her true calling.

But this conversation goes beyond theater. We're talking about identity crisis, performance, and the danger of making ministry an idol. Miranda gets real about how she was checking spiritual boxes without truly having a prayer life, how she struggled with fear of driving and being seen, and why she even hates her first name because it's attached to her mother and grandmother. She shares how a prayer board party changed her life and how spending time with God at 4 o'clock in the morning became her turning point.

We're also getting into Miranda's professional life as a Spanish teacher at Hughes High School in Cincinnati Public Schools, her journey of being fluent in Spanish since age five, and how she balanced creativity with expectations. Plus, we're talking about her brand new podcast, All The Way Extra, where she shares testimonies of people walking with Christ, dealing with sexual spirits, unforgiveness, and surrendering to God's will.

And don't miss our Triggered Moment featuring Prideful Patty from my book "Triggered," available now on Amazon. This segment hits different as we explore how pride can keep us from receiving help and how it masks our need for community and vulnerability.

We're also playing a fun game of This or That where Miranda reveals her ideal man! She's looking for a chocolate king with a beard, suited and booted, old school gentleman vibes, and a big personality who loves the Lord. And her ultimate non-negotiable? He must be a believer with a torn-up Bible full of highlights. Church attendance ain't enough, y'all!

This episode is a beautiful reminder that surrender is the key to discovering who you really are, that performance will leave you empty, and that God's plan is always better than the one we create for ourselves. Miranda's transparency about her fear of attention, struggle with worthiness, and journey to self-love will inspire you to take off your own mask and embrace the person God created you to be.

So go ahead and like, share, subscribe, and hit that bell so you never miss an episode! Drop those fire emojis in the chat and let's get into it!

And remember, friends: Live Life, Love God, and Live Chic!

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*Hey y'all, it's your favorite girl!* Welcome back to The Enjoli Renée Show! Today's conversation is one that's going to touch your heart and shift your perspective. I'm sitting down with the incredible Ja'Lah Willingham, Executive Director of Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, and y'all, this episode is packed with wisdom, legacy, and powerful reminders about what truly matters. We're diving deep into Ja'Lah's journey from being cared for by her trailblazing grandmother, Vera, a first-generation African American female chemist in the 1950s, to now caring for our elderly community. Ja'Lah opens up about how her grandmother's influence shaped her into the leader she is today, instilling values of education, perseverance, and zero tolerance for settling. From those chicken and dumplings memories to sitting on the steps after losing the remote (you gotta hear that story!), Ja'Lah shares how family legacy isn't just about the past but about carrying forward the wisdom and strength of those who came before us. But this conversation goes beyond nostalgia. We're talking about the devastating impact of loneliness and isolation on our elderly. Did you know that loneliness is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day? Ja'Lah breaks down why human connection and relationship building are more important now than ever, especially in our age of technology and AI. She shares how Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is combating this crisis through simple acts of kindness and volunteer-led initiatives that remind our elders they are loved, valued, and not forgotten. We're also getting into Ja'Lah's professional journey, how God ordered her steps from being a volunteer coordinator to becoming an executive director, and why she believes your current situation is not your final destination. Plus, we're playing a fun game of This or That where Ja'Lah reveals she takes her coffee black (no sugar, no creamer, y'all!), loves her grits savory with butter, salt, pepper, and cheese, and chooses connection over convenience every single time. And don't miss our Triggered Moment featuring Helpful Hattie from my book "Triggered," available now on Amazon. This segment hits different as we explore the dangers of finding your worth only in helping others at the expense of yourself. This episode is a beautiful reminder that legacy matters, that knowing your history shapes your future, and that taking care of our elders is not just a responsibility but an honor. So go ahead and like, share, subscribe, and hit that bell so you never miss an episode! Drop those fire emojis in the chat and let's get into it! And remember, friends: Live Life, Love God, and Live Chic! Tap in! Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly: littlebrotherscincinnati.org or call 513-542-7555