Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life

Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life podcast is a place where ordinary people go to reveal their greatness. Host Loronda C. Giddens speaks with guests from across the globe who become extraordinary when they share their greatness with the world. It's a conversational style format that gives guests a comfortable space to share how they transformed their life to reveal their greatness. Layers are those things that no longer serves us and hinders us from being a better version of ourselves. Layers can be guilt, shame, fear, anger, self-doubt, procrastination, mommy issues, daddy issues, money issues, lack of confidence or feelings of unworthiness. The list goes on and on. Regardless of the layers we have to peel, we have to begin peeling and healing in order to evolve. www.lorondainspiresgreatness.com

118: Emma Dhesi - Reframe How You See Yourself 02/18/2024

117: Olson Aguirre - Reclaiming My Time 02/11/2024

116: Ntokozo Ncogwane - Become Fearless 02/04/2024

115: Rometris Christine - Go Beyond The Limitations 01/28/2024

114: Kenric Brooks - The Freedom To Be 01/22/2024

114: Kenric Brooks - The Freedom To Be ALL THE WAY FROM GHANA!!! 5 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SERIES Check out our previous conversation titled, Follow Your Heart (episode 102). Kenric Brooks is always asked, when did you start traveling? Well, I can say that I always remember traveling. We would always travel to the family farm on the weekends or the beach every summer. I joined the boy scouts; we also traveled to different campsites and states. Some of my fondest memories as a child were at places I have traveled. There were terrific memories from outdoor activities to beaches. My love for travel continued throughout my military career. I lived in Germany for over three years. While there, I took a trip to Pairs, Netherlands, and more. Driving along the countryside, beautiful green fields and vineyards in the distance France and many places in Europe is where my love for travel and food flourished. In 2018, after retiring from the military and working in the private sector for two years. I suffered a mental break. I was in search of myself. Within the last seven years, I experienced several significant life-changing events. It was then that I turned back to travel. In 2018 I started my journey to travel to all 206 countries and territories. And like everyone, 2020 happened. 2020 helped me realize the genuine connection we have to each other and the need to feed that connection with family, friends, and experiences. I’m more determined than ever to see this journey, though. I am on a long and challenging process of personal change and development. I travel through unfamiliar countries to learn about or familiarize myself with the culture and share the experience with others. I intend to connect with the people who have been dispersed from their original homeland to understand the connection with the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of the particular nation. Check out our previous conversation titled, The Ultimate Mindset (episode 1). Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens Copyright ©2024 by Loronda C. Giddens All rights reserved /episode/index/show/peelinglayers/id/29587858

113: Ashley Shaw - Life Moves In Waves 01/15/2024

112: Zachariah Bourne - Stand At The Gate Of Your Mind 01/07/2024

Season 4 Promo: 5 Years Anniversary Series 01/03/2024

111: Jordan Green - Keep Moving Forward 10/10/2022

110: Wesley J. Harris - It Takes A Village 10/02/2022

109: Dr. Gerald C. Hassell - Redirect Your Energy 09/25/2022

108: Olson Aguirre - Challenge Yourself To Think Differently 09/18/2022

107: JK Hobson - Global Perspectives 09/11/2022

106: Meres J. Weche - Be Open To The Experience 09/04/2022

105: Harry Kennedy - I'm A Rare Breed 08/28/2022

105: Harry Kennedy - I'm A Rare Breed ALL THE WAY FROM BELGUIM!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Harry Kennedy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but he grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in Information Technology. His interest in IT began at age 11 when he disassembled his first PC. His career in IT and his interest in life abroad officially started in 2014 as an intern at a global company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. There, he gained experience in Computer Networking, Systems, Security, and interacting with employees abroad. This eventually paved a pathway into being offered a full-time position. Harry working both with his local and foreign colleagues sparked curiosity in all sorts of ways regarding life abroad. In 2016, he finally went abroad for the first time to Denmark, Poland, and France on business travel shortly after starting full time. This experience made an immediate impact which grew into a passion for life abroad and learning about different cultures. In 2018, he jokingly got the opportunity to live and work abroad for the company’s office in Belgium. He decided to take advantage of learning Flemish (Dutch), one of the country’s official spoken languages. He became the sole IT resource for the EU offices. This, along with his new founded language learning skills, both impressed and won over the support from his Belgian colleagues. After realizing the impact reaching people in their native language had and the value it brought, this motivated him to learn more languages. He decided to aim to become multilingual. Since then, he’s learned Dutch, French and Spanish to conversational fluency all within 4 years. He also serves as Chairman of the board for Passport For Change, a non-profit startup aiming to use global exploration to help black and brown youth between the ages of 5 and 18 to become global citizens. His experience abroad has been truly eye opening. He’s absolutely grateful for taking on this challenge as it’s helped him grow exponentially as a person. He’s learned how to take on new approaches to life. With this knowledge and experience, he’s using his time to give back to youth and others. He hopes to inspire them to pursue life changing experiences just like he had done. He also wants to share his story, and help others get into language learning and travel. Instagram: YouTube: Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens Copyright ©2022 by Loronda C. Giddens All rights reserved /episode/index/show/peelinglayers/id/24188406

104: Greg Thomas - Still In The Discovery Phase 08/20/2022

103: Michael Ruth - Step Into Your Full Power 08/14/2022

102: Kenric Brooks - Follow Your Heart 08/07/2022

102: Kenric Brooks - Follow Your Heart ALL THE WAY FROM HONDURAS!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Kenric Brooks is always asked, when did you start traveling? Well, I can say that I always remember traveling. We would always travel to the family farm on the weekends or the beach every summer. I joined the boy scouts; we also traveled to different campsites and states. Some of my fondest memories as a child were at places I have traveled. There were terrific memories from outdoor activities to beaches. My love for travel continued throughout my military career. I lived in Germany for over three years. While there, I took a trip to Pairs, Netherlands, and more. Driving along the countryside, beautiful green fields and vineyards in the distance France and many places in Europe is where my love for travel and food flourished. In 2018, after retiring from the military and working in the private sector for two years. I suffered a mental break. I was in search of myself. Within the last seven years, I experienced several significant life-changing events. It was then that I turned back to travel. In 2018 I started my journey to travel to all 206 countries and territories. And like everyone, 2020 happened. 2020 helped me realize the genuine connection we have to each other and the need to feed that connection with family, friends, and experiences. I’m more determined than ever to see this journey, though. I am on a long and challenging process of personal change and development. I travel through unfamiliar countries to learn about or familiarize myself with the culture and share the experience with others. I intend to connect with the people who have been dispersed from their original homeland to understand the connection with the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of the particular nation. linktr.ee/countryboytravels206 Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens Copyright ©2022 by Loronda C. Giddens All rights reserved /episode/index/show/peelinglayers/id/23979495

101: Christopher Squires - Create A Life You Love 07/31/2022

101: Christopher Squires - Create A Life You Love ALL THE WAY FROM AUSTRIA!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Christopher Squires grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and was a pitcher/closer for the baseball team. He was drafted by the Miami Marlins and spent his time as a journeyman, traveling the country from Rookie Ball to Double A, as well as a few Independent ball stints in leagues stretching from Canada to Mexico. His baseball career eventually led him to Austria where his dream of starting a fashion label and creative studio would come to fruition. Off‐seasons were spent further developing his passion for fashion and style, a bloodline trend cultivated by the small boutique and personal shopping service started by his Grandmother and Great Aunt in New York City. He took on roles as a personal stylist for men’s clothier J. Hilburn, he has explored the modeling world from coast to coast as well as abroad, and worked for the independent luxury label, Weber + Weber that is now based in Vienna, Austria. Luvet Lifestyle was born in 2016 as a blog to connect others to content centered around international life and boutique fashions and styles, while encouraging them to embrace their uniqueness, chase their dreams and design a life they love. Soon after, it was time to move the closet design work into the foreground and begin creating garments that embodied the Luvet attitude. Mr. Squires continues to play and coach baseball for the Dornbirn Indians in Austria. His style reflects his passion for baseball, and sits at the intersection of hard and soft, rigidity and fluidity, rugged elegance. He encourages a minimalistic base infused with personality. Throughout Luvet Lifestyle’s pieces and content, you will find authentic and original details created and produced solely by Mr. Squires. These include, but are not limited to photos, music, logos, and much of the overall aesthetic. Inquiries on these topics, including styling and image consulting, for personal use, your website, business or brand, can be discussed by contacting Mr. Squires. Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens Copyright ©2022 by Loronda C. Giddens All rights reserved /episode/index/show/peelinglayers/id/23913003

Season 3 Promo: Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast 07/20/2022

100: Loronda C. Giddens - Peeling Back the Layers of My Life 12/26/2021

100: Loronda C. Giddens - Peeling Back the Layers of My Life Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Host Loronda C. Giddens is interviewed by Ashlee Braxton for the 100th episode. Loronda finds out what it feels like to be on the other side of the mic. Ashlee appeared as a guest on Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® podcast, Black Women Living Abroad Series. She is also the host of The Happy Choice podcast and Founder of Quantum Leap Consulting. PODCAST MILESTONES -Inaugural episode debuted January 17, 2019 -100 Episodes -Listenership in 73 countries -50 international guests representing 36 countries -Listeners and guests from 6 continents -Internationally syndicated show Loronda C. Giddens is an Army veteran who worked as a corporate professional for over a decade before transitioning to state government. She is a national conference speaker and certified instructor who educates on wellness in the workplace, youth empowerment women's empowerment, and personal development. She holds a Masters degree in Forensic Psychology and is Founder and CEO of EnerPeace Creations, a business that provides training and speaking services. Loronda is a 3x self-published author and creator, host, and producer of two internationally syndicated podcasts. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in her final year of graduate school, Loronda rediscovered her life purpose. She is a teacher, a healer and a life changer who uses the power of her words to elevate the consciousness of humanity. LEARN MORE ABOUT LORONDA C. GIDDENS www.lorondainspiresgreatness.com LEARN MORE ABOUT ASHLEE BRAXTON ALSO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE Check out the new YouTube Show, Gifting Generational Knowledge Co-Hosted by Loronda C. Giddens and Ashlee Braxton Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens Copyright ©2021 by Loronda C. Giddens All rights reserved /episode/index/show/peelinglayers/id/21602768