The Melanated, Mindful and Monetized Podcast

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A common misconception about growth is that once you start doing "the work," the fear and doubt simply vanish. In this deeply transparent episode, Charae Metevia reveals that the inner critic doesn't actually leave—it just gets smarter. Charae shares a raw "pivot moment" from a recent leadership conference and reflects on how that same voice has followed her from childhood relay races to the ...

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Are you caught in a loop of "shoulda, coulda, wouldas"? In Part 2 of the Mindset Reset series, host Charae Metevia dives deep into the mental traps that keep us stuck in the past and ruminating on "what if." This episode explores two of the most powerful tools for emotional and professional recovery: Gratitude and Forgiveness. Charae shares her personal journey of using gratitude as a lifeline dur...

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Have you ever felt like life was happening to you rather than for you? In this series opener, host Charae Metevia gets deeply transparent about her 2019 "rock bottom"—losing her job, car, and home—and the grueling process of rebuilding from survival mode. This episode explores how to shift from a victim mindset to a growth mindset, even when you’re in the middle of a "storm". We dive into why mind...

What if the very thing frustrating you… is actually your assignment? 

In this Women’s History Month spotlight, we explore the story of Jessica O. Matthews—inventor, founder, and visionary who turned a moment of frustration into a global energy solution. 

From experiencing power outages at a family wedding in Nigeria to creating the SOCCKET (a soccer ball that generates electricity) and building a multi-million dollar infrastructure c...

 In this episode, I get honest about the gap between the life I said I wanted and the habits I was actually living — and the conversation with my future self that changed everything. This isn’t just about health. It’s about alignment: between your words, your beliefs, and your actions. 

📚 Referenced in this episode: 

The 5 Areas of Healing by Dr. Zeb Tally III 

“Don’t Create a Vision Board — Create a GPT” by Blonde Braids, Big Tech; ...

The Black Business Blueprint

What if “too niche” was actually your superpower? 

In this special Black History Month episode, I’m breaking down the real stories behind eight powerhouse entrepreneurs who didn’t wait for permission — they built infrastructure. 

Not just visibility.
Not just deals.
Ownership. Leverage. Systems. Empire. 

We’re walking through The Black Business Blueprint in four phases: 

Phase I: The Foundation - Bui...

In this second part of my conversation with Coach Maleeka Love, we move beyond the idea of just improving health and into the decision to truly live well.

Coach Maleeka is a health and wellness professional, educator, and founder of ProAge Collective, a faith-centered wellness company helping midlife and menopausal women understand their bodies, reclaim energy, and age with intention.

If part one helped shift your perspective, this e...

What does it really mean to live? Not just exist, survive, or get by?

In this powerful Part 1 conversation, Charae sits down with health and wellness coach Maleeka Love to talk honestly about aging, menopause, health myths, and the choices we must make to have a high quality of life in this next season.

This episode is for the woman who’s realizing that what worked before isn’t working anymore and who’s ready to stop buying the lie t...

The Melanated, Mindful, and Monetized Podcast – Season 2, Episode 1 Show Notes

Growth doesn’t always look like staying the course. Sometimes, it looks like trusting yourself enough to pivot.

In this Season 2 opening episode of The Melanated, Mindful, and Monetized Podcast, Charae Metevia sits down with licensed cosmetologists Evelyn Murray of Elevations Beauty Bar and Fatima, founder of Fatima’s Natural Hair, for an honest conversat...

NPower Founder and CEO, Genise Thomas, has established and maintained an impressive roster of diverse talent with whom she cultivates viral and visible programming and marketing platforms. Genise has over 10 years of experience working within the entertainment industry. 

​Beginning locally, she began to take part in the production of various concerts and conferences within the East Region by providing technical assistance and coordi...

Charisse Gibbs is the creator of Making Sense with Charisse. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Family Studies from the University of Maryland College Park and her master’s degree in Human Services Counseling from Liberty University. Currently, Charisse works as the Senior Director of Family Services for the Baltimore County Head Start Program. She has spent her working life committed to helping others become their best selves. In...

Charmayne Wilson is the mom of 2 awesome young men, Judah, who’s living his dream as a musical artist and singer, and Cai, a freshman living out his dream on the college football field. Charmayne herself is a graduate of the University of Alabama, a worship pastor, and a Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Charmayne is impactful in ministry and has moved masses to tears with her beautiful singing voice. 

Over the years, Charmayn...

Adrienne E. Bell is a 23x Amazon Bestselling publisher, movie director-producer, and brand management expert. Her superpower is to energize, empower, and encourage authors, coaches, speakers, and thought leaders to be remarkable, outstanding, and legendary in business, love, and friendships!
 
Affectionately known as AB by her clients and supporters, she has served an audience of 10,000+ through her supremely produced tours...

I wanted to have this conversation with Dr. Zoe because over the years, I’ve come across more and more people who are acknowledging the importance and valuing the impact of therapy, and how important our mental health is to our success in life, as a parent, as an entrepreneur, as a person. And who better to have this conversation with than someone who helps people every day? So let me introduce you to my guest

Dr. Zoe Shaw is a lice...

Co-parenting is not an easy task. It takes a level of maturity that requires effective and open communication, and a whole lot of grace.

In this episode, I pay homage to my late ex-husband, Alex, without whom I never would have learned these invaluable lessons about co-parenting.

I decided to honor Alex the week of what would have been his 48th birthday by sharing some of the things we learned that helped us to successfully co-parent...

You don’t have to be an entrepreneur or business owner to know what procrastination looks and feels like. 

Laticia Brice, a tech expert and business consultant who specializes in helping her clients overcome procrastination to see the results that they desire, helps us unpack questions like:

• Why do we do it? 
• Why do we procrastinate?
• How do we stop?

Some tips Laticia gives us to combat procrastination are to:

1. Create momentum...

Have you ever questioned yourself after making a decision? Do you have a hard time making choices? Maybe you make the choice, but then spend countless hours wondering about the “what ifs”.

Listen. I get it. It’s not always easy to trust yourself to make the right decision. Sometimes you might even feel like you have no choice in a matter. 

Know this: You always have a choice. 

But how do you decide which path to take? How do you know ...

Tasha Hart is a talented speaker, entrepreneur, artist, mom, and wife. In this podcast episode, she pours into us with her message that “Your Piece Matters.” 

Three notables that I took away from my conversation with Tasha:

1. Inspiration can come from the most unlikely places;
2. We aren’t meant to live this life alone; and
3. Your piece matters so much that the picture isn’t complete without you.

Take a listen as Tasha drops these and...

"The biggest factor in your success is you!" - Annette Beale, Multipreneur, Boy-Mom, Collaboration Queen

Annette wears so many hats, that I just had to ask "how do you handle it all"? Managing multiple business, raising 3 boys as a single mom, running a track club, and just being alive... its a lot! But Annette has managed to do it all, so she's more than qualified to give us some advice on how to ...