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Elevathers
by Elevathers
Hosted by entertainment pros Amanda Booz and Krystal Vega, each episode dives into the real stories behind modern womanhood, from the highs of entrepreneurship and personal wins to the lows of heartbreak and self-doubt. They break down trending topics, relationship dynamics, career pivots, and everything in between, all with honesty, humor, and a dose of sisterhood. Whether you're chasing your next level or rebuilding from scratch, this is your space to feel seen, supported and inspired. El·e·vat·hers: /ˈeləˌvāt/hers/ Women who continue to transcend through the peaks and valleys of life's journey while maintaining authenticity and grace.
Episodes
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S2 | EP 44: What Does Your Friendship Budget Say About You?
Send us Fan Mail How do you set friendship boundaries without feeling like a bad friend? And what happens when different expectations around time, money, travel, and generosity start creating resentment? In this episode, we’re talking about adult friendships, people pleasing, friendship…
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S2 | EP 43: Your Nervous System Is Driving Your Money Habits
Send us Fan Mail Your money habits might not be a “discipline problem” at all, they might be a nervous system pattern. We sit down with Jessica Bayers, founder of Bougie on a Budget and a neuroscience-trained personal finance educator, to explain why so many smart women know what to do with money...
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S2 | EP 42: Making More Money Isn’t Making You Wealthy | Quiana Shante
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt like you’re making money but it’s still not turning into wealth, this conversation will hit different. We’re joined by Quiana Shante, a top-producing Atlanta luxury real estate broker, founder of Watch Reality Co., and a woman who’s turned a $5,000 move to...
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S2 | EP 41: From Prison To Purpose featuring Yocairys Diaz
Send us Fan Mail The worst thing you’ve lived through does not get to be the last word on who you are. We sit with entrepreneur, speaker, and execution strategist Yocairys Diaz as she opens up about a tragedy at 17 that led to incarceration and the death of her brother, the moment she dropped to...
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S2 | EP 40: You Got in the Room… Now What? featuring Imani Ellis
Send us Fan Mail What if the reason networking feels so exhausting is because we’ve been doing it all wrong? This week, we sit down with Imani Ellis, founder and CEO of CultureCon, for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build relationships, community, and a career that feels as...
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S2 | EP 39: Stop Waiting for Someone to Travel With You | Solo Female Travel featuring Gabby Beckford
Send us Fan Mail Solo travel sounds glamorous until you picture the logistics, the safety questions, and that first dinner reservation for one. We sit down with Gabby Beckford, the creator behind Pax Light, to make solo travel for women feel less like a dare and more like a learnable skill. She...
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S2 | EP 38: Am I Behind in Life… or Is My Definition of Success Changing?
Send us Fan Mail A listener asks a question that stops us in our tracks: Has your definition of success changed as you’ve gotten older? And that was just the beginning. In this episode, you asked, and we answered. We’re taking voice notes and questions directly from our listeners and getting into...
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S2 | EP 37: Are You Trying To Be Impressive Or Impactful?
Send us Fan Mail “I did it all myself” might get applause, but it could also be the reason your business isn’t growing. In this episode, we’re talking entrepreneurship, business growth, collaboration, partnerships, delegation, and the myth of being self-made. There’s a difference between being...
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S2 | EP 36: What Happens To Your Career When The Internet Changes The Rules?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Elevathers, we're diving into the future of journalism, the creator economy, personal branding, and how media is evolving in the age of influencers and social media. We kick things off with a nostalgic conversation about the possible return of MySpace, why...
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S2 | EP 35: Owning Your Own Narrative
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the rise of women owning their narrative through authenticity, confidence, and intentional personal branding. Whether you're an entrepreneur, content creator, corporate professional, or building your next chapter, this conversation is packed with...
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S2 | EP 34: What Is Being Low Maintenance Secretly Costing You?
Send us Fan Mail “Low maintenance” gets applauded like it’s a flex, but we’ve learned it can come with a real price tag, just not always on a receipt. We’re Amanda Booz and Crystal Baka, and we’re getting honest about how presentation becomes currency: the way you show up affects respect,...
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S2 | EP 33: Modern Love Without The Old Rules
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Do we even need each other anymore?” you’re not alone and we’re not sugarcoating it. Amanda Booz and Crystal Vega dig into the question behind so many modern relationships: when women don’t need men financially and men don’t need women…
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S2 | EP 32: Are Your New Friends Real Or Just Adapting To You?
Send us Fan Mail Someone can feel like your exact match and still be the wrong person to let in. We start with a real weekly reset conversation: the post-vacation bounce back, getting back in the gym, meal prepping without burning out, and how small routines like planning outfits or setting out...
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S2 | EP 31: Are You Networking Or Just Showing Up?
Send us Fan Mail We trade summer travel updates and get real about what major festivals look like when you are actually trying to build relationships and land brand work. From Cannes to Essence Fest, we share what surprised us, what felt worth it, and what we are leaving behind as we head deeper...
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S2 | EP 30: Here's Why You Should Ruin Your Reputation
Send us Fan Mail Ruining your reputation sounds reckless until you realise how many of your choices are being made for an audience that is not even watching. We get honest about the invisible pressure to stay “on brand,” stay likable, stay polished, and stay available, and how that pressure can...
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S2 | EP 29: You Don't Need a Vacation, You Need A New Life
Send us Fan Mail Your vacation can be fun and still feel like you. We’re sharing the real habits we use to stay grounded while traveling so we come home energized instead of depleted, broke, and scrambling to “get back on track.” If summer travel usually knocks your routine out, this conversation...
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S2 | EP 28: Creating Versus Ownership & Who Loses
Send us Fan Mail Miami was doing what Miami does best: stacking major weeks on top of each other. Between Miami Swim Week activations and the American Black Film Festival closeouts, we were outside, on our feet, and paying the price the next day, including Amanda’s voice getting taken out by...
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S2 | EP 27: Finding Growth in Embarrassment
Send us Fan Mail We bounce from pop culture chaos to real-life lessons, unpacking how hype, power, and money influence what people buy and what stories people believe. We keep it honest with our own not-so-elevated moments, then pull out the practical rules that help us move smarter in dating,...
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S2 | EP 26: The Cost Of Being So Lucky With Les Alfred
Send us Fan Mail Luck looks glamorous from the outside, but we wanted to talk about what it really costs to build a big life. Amanda Booz and Krystal Vega sit down with Les Alfred, media entrepreneur and cultural storyteller behind She’s So Lucky (formerly Balanced Black Girl), for a...
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S2 | EP 25: Let's Break The Habit Loop On This Monday
Send us Fan Mail You can feel it when a habit stops being “just a thing you do” and starts shaping who you are. We sit down early and get honest about the patterns we’ve had to outgrow, from overthinking and people pleasing to staying up too late and waiting for the “right” time to start. The big...
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S2 | EP 24: From Intern To Global Brand President At NYX & Here's How It's Done
Send us Fan Mail She started by packing boxes as an intern. Now she’s the Global Brand President of NYX Professional Makeup. Denee Pearson joins us for a candid, laugh-out-loud, notes-app-worthy talk about what it really takes to elevate in the beauty industry and in corporate life when you’re...
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S2 | EP 23: What If Being Left Out Is The Point?
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S2 | EP 22: Inside The Hanifa Pause: Luxury takes patience
Send us Fan Mail The internet loves a meteoric rise—and an even faster takedown. We open with a raw look at BBL reductions and what this reversal says about influence, body autonomy, and the unseen costs of surgical upkeep. Then we make a sharp turn into the realities of building a luxury brand:...
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S2 | EP 21: Exposure Becomes Currency & Conscience: ANTM Food For Thoughts
Send us Fan Mail We trade party recaps and food festival finds for a deep dive into the ANTM docuseries, weighing representation, power, and what accountability should look like on and off camera. We end with three takeaways on exposure, inclusion, and the value of attention. • balancing...
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S2 | EP 20: The Life You Want Starts With No
Send us Fan Mail What if the life you want starts with the word no? We get brutally honest about how fast time is moving, why our priorities sharpened in our 30s, and the boundaries that keep our peace intact. From money to messages to nights out, we map the small decisions that compound into a...
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S2 | EP 19: Smart Love: Red Flags & Real Talk
Send us Fan Mail We pull apart the small, repeatable patterns that make or break modern dating: the partner who’s “nice on paper” but allergic to depth, the sleepover-without-a-title trap, and the way effort often fades the minute the chase is over. With Valentine’s noise all around, we ground…
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S2 | EP 18: How Underdogs Build Unshakable Confidence
Send us Fan Mail The loudest room this week wasn’t the stadium or the red carpet—it was the quiet space where confidence is built before anyone claps. We start with real life—busy seasons, training for a 5K, and how small disciplined wins stack into momentum—then ride into the cultural wave of...
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S2 | EP 17: The Real Reason Having a Man is Embarrassing
Send us Fan Mail Remember when a flower crown filter could fix a bad day? We start with that 2016 nostalgia and follow it straight into a candid look at modern relationships, where soft launches protect hearts, public breakups stir the timeline, and privacy becomes a power move. From A$AP Rocky’s...
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S2 | EP 16: New Year, Real Talk! Cheers to 2026!
Send us Fan Mail Pop the bubbly and set a higher bar. We’re stepping into 2026 with a clear lens on discipline, audacity, and accountability—and what it really takes to turn a fresh year into a fruitful one. The celebration is short; the focus is sharp. We talk about cutting the noise, choosing...
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S2 | EP 15: The Art Of Being A Good Guest And An Even Better Friend
Send us Fan Mail The holidays don’t always sparkle—and that’s okay. This is a softer, saner take on the season, focused on showing up as we are, finding joy in small rituals, and letting go of pressure and perfection. From slow mornings and cozy movie nights to simple ways to create a warm home...
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S2 | EP 14: When Art, Culture, and Comedy Collide — Art Basel Special
Send us Fan Mail Step inside a raw, unfiltered moment from Unc’s Arte Hause, where conversations about creative expression, cultural identity, community-building, and the evolving space for Black and brown artists took an unexpected — and hilarious — turn. What began as a thoughtful discussion...
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S2 | EP 13: How To Elevate Your Space Without Wasting Money
Send us Fan Mail Ready to make your place feel like home, not a showroom? We dive into the mindset, methods, and money moves that turn any space into something elevated, personal, and deeply livable. We start where most people don’t: cleansing and blessing the home to set the tone. From there, we...
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S2 | EP 12: Self advocacy is the difference between life and death
Send us Fan Mail It started with a pebble—small, hard, and easy to ignore. A rushed appointment. A quick dismissal. And then, a phone call that stopped everything. At 33, Tierra Neal was young, healthy, and busy raising her son when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. No family history. No...
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S2 | E11: Being Likable Will Get You Far ft. TyreakToldYou
Send us Fan Mail You don’t need a million followers to build a real creator career—you need a voice people trust. We invited our friend Tyreek, who we go way back with from our BET days, to share how he went from a hot, off-the-cuff TikTok rant to a full-time creator stacking income streams…
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Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Glow-Up!
Send us Fan Mail We’re coming right back! While Amanda and Krystal take a quick beat on life, , and everything that’s been happening off the mic. From real talk moments to fresh perspectives, it’s all about getting back into the groove—and back to our regularly scheduled elevation. In the…
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S2 | EP10 Quarter Four, When Inspiration Fades, Discipline Leads!
Send us Fan Mail We move from pop culture chaos to a candid talk about feeling uninspired, why discipline beats motivation, and how to protect your peace in a loud season. We share small, steady steps for staying on track, even when the spark isn’t there. • fourth quarter mindset and why plans…
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S2 | Ep 9: The Hidden Price You're Paying For Comparison
Send us Fan Mail We trade fall small talk for a stark travel safety story, then map the path from rising costs and social pressure to the true price of comparison. Practical steps follow: set boundaries, reframe envy into action, journal your growth, and run your own race. • travel safety tactics...
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S2 | EP 8: The Secrets To Side Hustle Success
Send us Fan Mail The hardest part isn’t the idea—it’s showing up for it when no one’s clapping yet. We pull back the curtain on turning a side hustle into a steady income stream without losing your sanity, your schedule, or your story. From vending machines to digital products to creator...
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S2|EP 7: Are Influencers Going Corporate? Creator Economy Chat With Emmy Petit
Send us Fan Mail The creator economy is at a fascinating crossroads—corporate professionals are diving into content creation while established creators are exploring traditional employment. What's behind this shift, and how can you navigate it successfully? Join hosts Krystal and Amanda as they...
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S2|EP 6: Owning Your Decisions: The Power of Free Will
Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to have free will in a world constantly telling us what to do, how to look, and who to be? This deeply personal episode tackles the complex reality of making choices that truly align with our authentic selves. We kick off with a candid discussion about…
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S2|EP 5: Breaking the Bank: The Hidden Costs of Being a Wellness Girly
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it really costs to be a "wellness girly"? After doing the math, we were shocked to discover the price tag: $2,575 per month! From $300 Pilates memberships to $1,200 grocery bills, the financial burden of modern wellness culture is staggering—and...
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S2|EP 4: Your Four-Month Plan for Life-Changing Results
Send us Fan Mail September has a way of reminding us of fresh starts. Even as adults, that back-to-school feeling lingers—a season of renewal, focus, and possibility. In this episode, we explore a powerful idea: tomorrow doesn’t actually exist. When it arrives, it’s simply today. That shift in...
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S2|EP 3: Loyalty may be holding you back
Send us Fan Mail Krystal and Amanda delve into the complex nature of loyalty and when it may be costing us our logic and personal growth. We examine how blind loyalty impacts relationships, careers, and friendships. • Looking at loyalty through the lens of the Gunna, Young Thug, and Southside...
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S2|EP 2: Summer Rebalancing: Why It's Time for Your Reset
Send us Fan Mail Summer is the perfect time to recalibrate our routines, relationships, and mindset for the remainder of the year. As entrepreneurs, we need to be intentional about setting up systems that keep us consistent even when we're away from our normal environment. • Consistent morning...
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S2|EP 1: The Reset We Needed: Building Now for the Life We Dream About
Send us Fan Mail We’re back! After a much-needed three-month break, Season 2 kicks off with a deep dive into the power of rest, rejuvenation, and the strategies that help us return to our most productive selves. As the saying goes, “Do the hard things now, the soft life later”—and we’re unpacking...
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EP 40: Your Dreams Are Waiting for You to Show Up
Send us Fan Mail Are You Standing in Your Own Way? | Break Free from Imposter Syndrome & Start Thinking Bigger Are you ready to stop *playing small* and finally claim the life you *deserve*? In this powerful and vulnerable episode, we unpack the invisible barriers holding so many of us...
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EP 39: Therapy Changed My Life: A Deep Dive into Mental Health for Modern Women
Send us Fan Mail **Mental health isn't just a trend—it’s survival.** In this *deeply honest and heart-opening* episode, we pull back the curtain on our personal mental health journeys—what healing has looked like, what therapy has taught us (or still scares us), and why so many women of color are...
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EP 38: Your Past Self Called and It's Time to Say Goodbye
Send us Fan Mail Ready for a fresh start? Reinvention isn't just for New Year's resolutions—it's a powerful journey you can embark on at any moment, especially as you navigate your 30s. In this deeply reflective episode, we explore the transformative process of reinventing yourself and breaking...
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EP 37: Pivot, Produce, Prosper: The Hilarious Truth Behind Our Podcast Journey
Send us Fan Mail Celebrating a full year of podcasting feels surreal. What began as birthday week conversations has evolved into a journey of growth, consistency, and unexpected lessons that extend far beyond just hitting the record button. Starting a podcast requires more than just a good...
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EP 36: Jess Hilarious, Loren Lorenzo & The Work Battle You Too, May Face One Day
Send us Fan Mail What Really Happened Between Jess Hilarious & Loren Lorenzo? | Navigating Ego, Support & Survival in the Spotlight When two powerful women walk into the same professional space, are they set up to collaborate—or compete? In this deeply vulnerable and unfiltered episode, media…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by entertainment pros Amanda Booz and Krystal Vega, each episode dives into the real stories behind modern womanhood, from the highs of entrepreneurship and personal wins to the lows of heartbreak and self-doubt. They break down trending topics, relationship dynamics, career pivots, and everything in between, all with honesty, humor, and a dose of sisterhood. Whether you're chasing your next level or rebuilding from scratch, this is your space to feel seen, supported and inspired.
El·e·vat·hers: /ˈeləˌvāt/hers/ Women who continue to transcend through the peaks and valleys of life's journey while maintaining authenticity and grace.
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Hosted by entertainment pros Amanda Booz and Krystal Vega, each episode dives into the real stories behind modern womanhood, from the highs of entrepreneurship and personal wins to the lows of heartbreak and self-doubt. They break down trending topics, relationship dynamics, career pivots, and...
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