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The #FearlessKea podcast explores the complexities of fear and the pursuit of happiness. According to Dr. Christopher Bader, “people often fear what they cannot control.” Every Friday, a special guest will join host, #FearlessKea, to delve deep into parts of their personal journey that has led them to live a life free from fear. Through the stories shared on this podcast, we hope to inspire others to be bold, fearless, and authentic in their pursuit of happiness. Follow @FearlessKea on Twitter + Instagram.

The FearlessKea Podcast

The FearlessKea Podcast
Society & Culture
62 episodes
Fearless Chat: Juneteenth 2020
The only independence day we acknowledge! I wanted to recap my ancestors and the black communities TRUE independence day in this country, Juneteenth! This recap could not be complete without my friend, Jill Lofton. From the Juneteenth Parade in Inglewood to Lemeirt Park Rising, we take you through a day in history that will never be forgotten!
19m • Jun 29, 2020
19m
Ep. 053: I Lack Nothing Ft. Tola Lawal
Tola Lawal, Executive Director of Gryl Wonder and Founder of Brown Gyrl Social, discusses her fear of not successfully using all of the gifts God has given her, the importance of creating spaces and communities for brown girls, and learning how to be still while giving herself grace during her journey.
33m • Jun 15, 2020
33m
Ep. 052: Visualizing My Potential Ft. Chris Lubin
Chris Lubin, a strategy lead at Spotify, discusses his fear of not living up to his potential, the positive impact of meditation and creating a morning routine, and reflecting on mental health throughout his journey.
55m • May 26, 2020
55m
Ep. 051 My God-Given Talents Ft. Courtney Whitaker
Courtney Whitaker, TV Executive, discusses her fears of letting her talents go to waste and not reaching her fullest potential, founding @BingeThisNow, and using this time in quarantine to creatively express herself through different artistic mediums that bring her joy.
52m • May 18, 2020
52m
Ep 50: Attracting The Right Parter Ft. Tunde Ogundipe
Tunde Ogundipe, SVP & GM of African Music & Culture Intelligence a Sony, discusses his fears of living a life without intention and feeling like he has achieved security emotionally, financially, and spiritually enough to build a future with someone…but is that someone attracted to him for the wrong reasons.
1hr 13m • May 11, 2020
1hr 13m
Ep. 049: Trusting My Journey Ft.t Dzifa Yador
Dzifa Yador, Project Manager, Video & Podcast at Spotify, discusses her fears of being content and falling victim to self-doubt, reflecting on trusting God in the process of her life’s journey, and knowing that she is more than enough.
41m • May 04, 2020
41m
Ep. 048: Manifesting My Destiny Ft. Charles Kuykendoll
Charles Kuykendoll, Head of Talent Acquisition at PlayVS, discusses his fears of not being able to manifest his destiny and being broke baby, reflecting on his journey to creating RnB Houseparty, and the power of having a strong support system in your corner no matter the storm.
48m • Apr 27, 2020
48m
Ep. 047: Taking Care of My Family Ft. Dr. Nadia Marie Sasso
Dr. Nadia Marie Sasso, Creative Producer + Unconventional Scholar, discusses her fear of not be able to take care of her family in a way that last generations, balancing the prioritization of self while growing through motherhood, and exploring her latest art exhibition #13AlbumsTo31 & #BcuzSheSaidSo tour taking a deep dive into the multifaceted every day black women.
52m • Apr 20, 2020
52m
#FearlessChats: Living A Life With No Limits
New Year, New Decade! What did you leave in the last decade? What lessons did you learn? As we continue to attack our goals for 2020, I want to make sure you have some guiding principles to help you live your best life fearlessly. Here are some tips and tricks to help you #liveradiant this year and beyond! Sponsored by Tampax Radiant.
13m • Jan 24, 2020
13m
046: Feeding Your Ego vs Your Calling Ft. Jodie Taylor
40m • Oct 11, 2019
40m
045: Investing In The Wrong Person Ft. Julian Mitchell
52m • Oct 04, 2019
52m
Ep. 044: Dreams Deferred Ft. Michael Muse
Michael Muse Jr., Creative Director at TheManTheMuse.com and Co-Host/Founder of The Psyce Podcast, discusses his fear of having his dreams deferred, protecting his inner creativity while marching to the beat of his own drum, and being the truest version of himself in every facet of his career.
57m • Jun 08, 2019
57m
043: Neglecting Valuable Relationships Ft. Passion Artis
Passion Artis, Certified Public Accountant and Budget Analyst in the Film Industry, discusses her fear that her goals and dreams will overshadow her relationships due to her scheduling, why it’s important to financially budget based on your values, and what it’s like to transition into a profession/industry that’s more aligned with your current position in life.
56m • May 20, 2019
56m
042: Impacting The World In A Unique Way Ft Donovan Thompson
Donovan Thompson, Producer/Panelist on The Grapevine TV and Co-Hosting NoDazeOff Podcast, discusses his fear of being stuck and not impacting the world in a unique way, how black women helped him overcome two fears in his life - coming out and losing a sibling, and the importance of unlearning generational systematic thinking through the power of storytelling.
49m • May 10, 2019
49m
041: Not Having It All Ft. Destinee Swindell
Destinee Swindell, Media Supervisor at Cashmere Agency and Founder of Strivers’ Row, discusses her fear of not having it all, taking a break from climbing the corporate ladder, and the importance of building a platform that celebrates young black doers who are establishing new standards in their areas of expertise.
52m • Apr 26, 2019
52m
040: True Happiness Ft. Kameron Mack
Kameron Mack, Senior Video Director & Producer at Complex and creator of the film “Kings America Made,” discusses his fear of never tapping into true happiness, unpacking the impact of the losing a parent, and the importance of taking the necessary measures in order to truly enjoy life.
54m • Apr 19, 2019
54m
039: Finding True Love Ft. Ashley Akunna
Ashley Akunna, filmmaker and creator of The Grapevine TV, discusses her fear of not finding her one true love, investing in her vision with The Grapevine TV, and the importance of staying ready for your blessing.
38m • Apr 12, 2019
38m
038: Running Out Of Time Ft. Cory Townes
Cory Townes, Editorial and Content Consultant and Executive Founder of The Cory Townes Company, discusses his fear of running out of time, chartering his own path outside of his father’s legacy, and the art of manifesting your dreams into reality.
1hr 1m • Apr 05, 2019
1hr 1m
037: Self-Imposed Limitations Ft. Jasmine Clennon
Jasmine Clennon, Advertising Insights Marketing Strategist, discusses her fear of self-imposed limitations, unlearning negative narratives of being the only black woman in the room, and her career transition from television to the tech industry.
46m • Mar 29, 2019
46m
036: God's Plan For My Life Ft. Dela Yador
Dela Yador, consumer marketing expert & brand manager, who in the past has worked on brands such as Martell cognac, Avion tequila, BET and VH1, discusses his fear of not fulfilling God’s plan for his life, the importance of monitoring your energy, and always asking the question personally and professionally: “What’s in it for the culture?"
39m • Mar 22, 2019
39m
#FearlessChats: Save a Coin, Beloved!
What does your financial health look like? Are your prepared for a rainy day, a lay off, or a new career move across the country? As we continue to attack of goals of 2019, we want to make sure we can afford the life we envisioned for ourselves. Here are some tips and tricks to improve your financial health this year. #FearlessFund
26m • Jan 29, 2019
26m
Ep. 034: Tapping Into My Light Ft. Ashlee Merritt
Ashlee Merritt, Product Manager at Def Jam Recordings, discusses her fear of not tapping into her inner light and using her purpose to serve her loved ones, trusting God’s direction for her life, and becoming best version of herself.
1hr 5m • Dec 21, 2018
1hr 5m
Ep. 34: Reaching My Fullest Potential Ft. Robert Avery
Robert Avery, Associate Director of Public Relations at Complex Networks, discusses his fear of not reaching his fullest potential personally and professionally, the fear of not having control of certain personal pursuits, and his journey of becoming a force within the public relations industry.
37m • Dec 14, 2018
37m
Ep. 33: Building With Your Tribe Ft. Imani Ellis
Imani Ellis, Founder of The CCNYC and Senior Communications Manager of Bravo TV, discusses her fear of living a life of quiet desperation, learning lessons from your highs and lows, and the magic that happens when you build with your friends. She also reflects on the squad’s success with @theccnyc 2nd Annual #CultureCon
50m • Dec 07, 2018
50m
032:Leaving My Mark On This World Ft. Denequa Willams - Clarke
Denequa Williams-Clarke, Owner of LIT Brooklyn, discusses her fear of departing this world and not having an impact, a candid conversation about the loss of a parent, and building a legacy and loyal fan base with LIT Brooklyn.
32m • Nov 30, 2018
32m
031: Carrying Out My Parents Legacy Ft. Mike Tonge
Ep.31 Carrying Out My Legacy Ft. Michael Tonge Michael Tonge, Founder of The CultureLP and Senior Marketing Manager at Brooklyn Museum, working on cultural campaigns such as the David Bowie x Spotify Brooklyn Museum partnership, discusses his fear of not carrying out what he thinks has been laid out in front of him by his parents, being an only child and dealing with the loss of a parent, and ...
50m • Nov 16, 2018
50m
030: Enjoying My Moments Ft. Janell Hickman
Janell Hickman, a beauty writer and brand consultant, who has worked with brands such as Allure, Teen Vogue, Gilt, BET and many more, discusses her fear of not allowing herself to enjoy the moments she’s worked so hard to create, diversity in the beauty industry, and being more intentional with her time.
49m • Nov 09, 2018
49m
029: Success Without The Love Of My Life Ft. Keyley Mable
Keyley Mable, a Business Architect, discusses her fears of being a successful black woman without the love of her life, having to uproot her life to take care of her family before she’s ready, and the importance of finding peace and joy in enjoying her own space.
50m • Nov 02, 2018
50m
028: Walking In My Purpose Ft. Briana Owens
Briana Owens, Founder of SpikedSpin, a lifestyle fitness brand offering cycling classes crafted around being self-aware, confident, and strong, all while turning up, discuss her deepest fear of not living up to her fullest potential in this world, what it really means to walk in your purpose, and how important it is to surround yourself by positive energy.
49m • Oct 26, 2018
49m
027: A State Of Potential Success Ft. Jeff J
Jeff J, Video Producer at Bleacher Report, Co-Host @ForAllNerds Show, and #PowerAfterHours Host, discusses his fear of falling below the expectations that he has for himself, how he defines success, and how he manifested his dream job.
56m • Oct 19, 2018
56m
026: Vision of My Potential Ft. Melanie Yvette
Melanie Yvette, Founder & Editor of BeautifullyBrown.com, an editorially provocative site that caters to ethnic women and their beauty needs and concerns, and Social Media Manager at DevaCurl discusses her fear of not living up to her fullest potential based on the vision of her evolved self, how a trip to Cuba transformed her life, and why she made the decision to focus on just “doing” vs the ...
43m • Oct 12, 2018
43m
025: Making My Parents Proud Ft. Jarrod Anderson
Jarrod Anderson, is a creative specializing is visual stories via photography working with brands such as Vogue Italia, Link NYC, Jumpman 23 and the Creative Director for Striver’s Row, a community that celebrates doers, discusses his fear of not making his family proud, defying the odds, and pursuing a passion that fulfills him.
50m • Sep 28, 2018
50m
024: My Full Potential Through Authenticity Ft. Alexandra Hill
Alexandra Hill, an Account Supervisor at Team Epiphany and Founder of JustAddHotSauce.com, a food blog that caters to your wants and needs, discusses her fear of not living up to her full potential through authenticity, growing up with the complexities of race and colorism, and what inspired her to bring her love for food to life through her blog.
49m • Sep 21, 2018
49m
023: Fulfilling God's Plan Ft. Sylvia Obell
Career vs Love? Do you have to choose one or can you do both? Sylvia Obell, Entertainment Reporter for BuzzFeed News and host of #HellaOpinions Mondays at 9PM EST on Twitter, discusses her fear of not fulfilling God’s plan for her life, particularly when it comes to her personal pursuits of love and family, how she grinded her way to perfecting her craft as a writer and journalist, and the imp...
40m • Sep 14, 2018
40m
022: Not Letting Down My Loved Ones Ft. Mark Clennon
What would happen if let down the people who invested in you? Mark Clennon, a digital advertising professional turned photographer, discusses his fear of letting down the people who've invested in him, why he doesn’t dwell on congratulations when it comes to success as a full-time photographer, and how having a strong black woman in his corner has helped him flourish as a person and pursuing h...
43m • Sep 07, 2018
43m
#FearlessChats: Be Honest With Yourself
Are you being honest with yourself? This week's #fearlesschat addresses living in your truth, taking accountablity for ourselves, and living an honest life.
16m • Jun 22, 2018
16m
#FearlessChats: Are You Happy?
Are you happy? There are all these pressures of feeling like you have to live up to societal expectations of what it means to be successful. But are you truly happy?
21m • Jun 08, 2018
21m
021: Finishing What I Started Ft. Amanda Moore-Karim
When is the last time you finished what you started? Amanda Moore-Karim, an independent wardrobe stylist & owner of her own fashion publication, Luxy Haus, discusses her fear of not being able to finish what she started, socio-political issues working within the fashion industry, and addressing how to manage anxiety and stress while being a creative.
54m • May 04, 2018
54m
020: My Own Definition Of Success Ft. Fatimot Isadare
What is your definition of success? Fatimot Isadare, NYC Celebrity & Editorial Makeup Artist, discusses her fear of not being successful, how to navigate makeup industry in the Big Apple, and sticking to your dreams and aspirations through the midst of it all.
39m • Apr 20, 2018
39m
019: Finding Fulfillment In Life Ft. Papa Gyan-Baffour
Are you living a fulfilled life? Papa Gyan-Baffour, Financial Analyst & Business Development Professional, discusses his fear of not living a fulfilled life, learning the meaning of life after the loss of his best friend, and the importance of executing on your ideas and sharing your gifts with the world.
50m • Apr 13, 2018
50m
018: God Taking His Hands Off Me Ft. Kristin Meyers
What happens if God takes his hands off you? Kristin Meyers, Production Manager of Music Specials and Programming at BET Networks, discusses her fear of God removing his hands from her life, the importance of self-discipline, and becoming more aware of what you consume mentally, spiritually, and physically.
59m • Apr 06, 2018
59m
017: Return On My Parents Investments Ft. Gia Peppers
Gia Peppers — Entertainment Journalist & On-Air Talent for BET, Essence and more — discusses her fear of not making the return on her parent's investments, fighting for herself, and the power of prayer, hustling hard and manifesting the things you want to happen in your life.
1hr 9m • Mar 30, 2018
1hr 9m
016: Not Living Up To My Expectations Ft. Amanda Booz
How do you manage living up to your own definition of success? Amanda Booz, Media Journalist & On-Air Talent, discusses her fear of not living up to her own success, how to move forward when life throws you a curveball and the power of investing in her own spiritual journey with God.
43m • Mar 16, 2018
43m
015: Not Fulfilling My God-Given Purpose Ft. Xavier Jernigan
Are you walking in your purpose? Xavier Jernigan, Head of North America - Shows & Editorial | Host of Showstopper at Spotify, Deacon at Emmanuel Baptist Church, and founding member of The Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council discusses his fear of not walking in his God-given purpose, the importance of trusting God's plan, and his journey from Procter & Gamble to overseeing music programming ...
1hr • Mar 09, 2018
1hr
014: Not Living An Authentic Life Ft.Michelle Dalzon
Do you remain true to yourself in everything you do? Michelle Dalzon, Founder of The BOM (Black-Owned Market) discusses her fear of not living an authentic life, why peace is more important than stability in entrepreneurship, and the importance of her Haitian heritage.
36m • Mar 02, 2018
36m
013: Success Without My Day Ones Ft. Kenneth Kyrell
What's the point of being successful if you can't share it with the people you love? Kenneth Kyrell, a DJ • Creative Consultant • Co-Founder of The Art of Finesse podcast, discusses his fear of reaching a level of success and not being able to share it with his loved ones, how he turned his passion of DJing into a paycheck, and the importance of being authentic.
38m • Feb 23, 2018
38m
012: My Own Potential Ft. Kameron McCullough
Are you afraid of your own potential? Kameron McCullough, Entrepreneur and Partner at The TNTH Agency, discusses the fear of his own potential, learning humility in the midst of adversity, and the importance of alignment and timing when it comes to his newly formed partnership with Dusse and Roc Nation, #DussePalooza.
48m • Feb 16, 2018
48m
011: Wasted Talent Ft. Stewart Cornelius
How are you maximizing your God-given talent? Stewart Cornelius, Client Partner at Twitter, discusses his fear of wasting his talent, overcoming a post-traumatic childhood experience, and the importance of paying it forward in the black community within the tech industry.
46m • Feb 09, 2018
46m
010: The Person I Could’ve Been Ft. Mouse Jones
How do you prevent yourself from becoming the “what if” story? Mouse Jones, discusses his fear of being the “he could’ve been” person, the impact of fatherhood, and the hustle of a rising host in the entertainment industry.
37m • Feb 02, 2018
37m
#FearlessChats: Get A Hobby!
Got too much idle time on your hands? Get a hobby, beloved! This week's #Fearlesschat discusses what to do when you're bored or find yourself with too much idle time on your hands?
14m • Jan 26, 2018
14m

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