Experience the inspiring journey of Nicole Walker, a woman who defied expectations and embraced her true potential. From feeling undervalued in the corporate world to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Nicole's story takes an unexpected twist. As she navigates the path of self-discovery, Nicole discovers her favorite color, red, symbolizing her passion and energy. Get ready to be captivated as Nicole's royal hue, her true purpose, come to life.

Join host Nikita Burks-Hale as she welcomes the vibrant and playful Nina Everflow, an instructional designer and trainer facilitator, on a journey to rediscover the transformative power of play in adult life, challenging societal expectations and infusing joy, spontaneity, and creativity into everyday experiences. In this episode Nikita and Nina explore the transformative power of play in adult life. Nina opens up about her personal journey of rediscovering playfulness after a stressful college experience, which led to health issues. Through her own experiences as an entrepreneur, Nina emphasizes the importance of infusing play into daily life as a way to rebalance the mind-body relationship.

Danielle Desir, a badass podcaster and entrepreneur, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth, challenging herself to take risks, step out of her comfort zone, and color outside the lines to achieve success. Danielle Desir is a personal finance and travel podcaster, founder of Women of Color Podcasters, and full-time entrepreneur. She is passionate about creating safe spaces for women of color to share their stories and find the courage to step into their true selves.

In this episode, Martha Cristina Garza, a Mexican immigrant, jewelry designer, and powerful brand strategist, must navigate trusting herself and others through a transformational year of self-discovery and growth to build magnetic and reflective brands. Martha Cristina Garza is a Mexican-American entrepreneur and brand strategist based in Brooklyn. She is the founder of her own brand strategy consulting firm, where she works with a team of incredible women to help clients build magnetic brands that reflect their brilliance. She is also a jewelry designer and metalsmith.

Join me on today’s episode of Headphones and Crayons as I explore how to build trust and create an atmosphere of safety and vulnerability for authentic conversations with Anna DeShawn, a streaming platform creator who centers and celebrates Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and Queer Trans People of Color (QTPOC). Anna shares her story of rediscovering trust, both in her life and business, and the importance of creating safe spaces for vulnerable conversations. Anna DeShawn dives into the different layers of trust, from superficial to deep, and how we can actively prioritize trust-building. Get ready to learn, color, and reflect on the power of trust. Let the exploration begin.

I often speak about the importance of using your voice and how your message can make a difference. For me, this platform has not only been a way to bring folks together but has also been a great source of personal healing. However, sometimes it is easy to get swayed into thinking about “right” or “wrong”. Sometimes we get so afraid of messing up that we don’t give ourselves the chance to try. What if there was a way to walk this journey from a place of neutrality? A space where good or bad doesn’t exist and you get to make the next move based on what truly aligns. The purpose of life is not to stop making mistakes, but rather to acknowledge the choices we are making and determine whether or not they are in alignment. It’s about listening to and choosing what feels good and allowing this feeling to integrate into all parts of our lives. Today, I am super excited to be coloring and journeying with the amazing Stacy Kellogg. Join Stacy and I for a conversation on the power of your message and why it’s important to get it out there even when we are afraid. Tune in to hear Stacy share tidbits and lessons from her life and career. From learning that there is no “right way” to the importance of community.

As we go through life, we often find questions in our hearts that we hope the journey can answer. Sometimes, adhering too much to our idea of the answer can make us miss the point completely. What if we were to give ourselves the space to pause, reflect, process and then discover possibilities outside of our expectations? What would that change? What would it free up inside of us? How would your journey be different? Giving ourselves space to discover who we are without rigid planning is a much needed kindness. It’s okay to make mistakes, to feel frustrated or stuck and to surrender to big emotions because beautiful discoveries can come from these places. Today’s guest is someone that can teach us the power of surrendering to the journey and all the important discoveries we find along the way. Join Julie Neale and I as we explore the beauty of releasing expectations and letting the journey be our guide. Tune in to hear more about how Julie has been discovering her voice, how this plays into her activism and community-building, and how every moment can be a chance to discover something new.

In a world that wants folks to constantly be "doing", it can be hard to give ourselves space to exist. To just be. Sometimes dropping all the tasks that make us “go go go” can make us feel anxious. As Black women, being "strong" and “resilient” is so deeply embedded in how others see and describe us, that it can slowly become something that keeps us from being our most authentic selves. Learning how “to be'' is a part of the journey. It takes practice and it takes time. Join me and the amazing Laura Cathcart Robbins as we journey together and have a candid conversation around releasing the burden of “doing” and allowing ourselves “to be”.

Sharing your message, your unique contribution to the world, can be a powerful thing. It can also be a grey and vulnerable unfolding that often asks us to sit with the parts of us that are hurting, to take our time. This is the part of the journey we call LIFE. Whether you're shouting it from the rooftops or speaking it in a whisper that only you can hear, your message matters simply because it is yours. Today's guest is someone that is deep in their journey of uncovering and rediscovering who they are. In this episode, I am honored to be coloring with the multi-passionate Ronni Hill. Join Ronni and I for an open and vulnerable conversation on her journey to claiming her message, how she is learning to make space for her multiple interests, the power of re-exploring her creativity and why now more than ever it is important for Women of Color, especially Black Women to put their message and their voice out there.

It can be hard to trust that every step you take in your journey has a purpose. It can be even harder to believe everything you release along the way is taking you closer and closer towards alignment. That it is all a part of the process. The flexibility, the honesty, the ability to surrender and believe everything will work out in the end. It all takes practice but you can do it! As an artist, creative, or entrepreneur, trust is the foundation of your work. It is an essential part of becoming. Today's guest Sasha Huff teaches us a valuable lesson on trusting and believing in your work and yourself. Join Sasha and I as we journey through our relationship with trust. Tune in to hear more about why we should trust our identities even as they shift, the value of surrendering to endings and the power of trusting yourself to start and become something new.

As we grow and step into our most aligned selves and navigate life’s obstacles, our voice evolve to reflect who and where we are. This can be a scary thing as times of change and transition are often gray, but we must learn to sit in the silence and find comfort and trust in the unknown. This stillness can allow us to use our voice in ways that truly fulfill us and give our lives purpose. The journey to finding our voice is just that, a journey. And as it unfolds, it brings you closer to your true self. On today's episode, I colored with Shaunda Head, CEO or Dope and Different®. Join us as we journey through finding your voice in times of change, leaving room for your voice to evolve, and why life is about bringing your voice to the masses.

What does it mean to amplify your voice and message? To stand in what you believe in unapologetically, whole,and aligned. To give yourself permission to question what you are doing and to resist moving through the world passively. To ask yourself why and be open to hearing and receiving the answer. Today's guest, the vibrant and fiery Mia Francis-Poulin truly embodies the essence of fearless self amplification. Tune into our insightful coloring session where we talk life lessons, ethical marketing, and the power of standing in your truth.