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Real, Raw, & Relevant: A Guide to Authentic Living
by Alesha Eads
Welcome to "Real, Raw, Relevant," the podcast where we dive deep into the messy, beautiful, and often overlooked aspects of life. In this podcast, we'll explore a wide range of topics, from personal growth and relationships to current events and social issues. We'll have candid conversations with inspiring guests, share our own personal stories, and offer practical tips and insights to help you navigate the complexities of life. Whether you're looking for motivation, connection, or simply a good laugh, "Real, Raw, Relevant" is the place to be. So grab your favorite beverage, put on your headphones, and get ready to dive in. Welcome to the Real, Raw & Relevant Community! A Rose Is Still a Rose: You Hold The Power by Alesha Eads, Hardcover | Barnes & N
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Top 10 Most Powerful Manifestations
What are you finally willing to let go? Fall gives us the space to realign with our values, clarify our desires, and magnetize our goals with grounded, earthy energy. Manifesting Autumn, is your seasonal guide to the top 10 most powerful manifestations you can call into your life during fall....
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Black Cat Energy Part II
Black Cat Energy Part II is back by popular demand! Thanks to our listeners for requesting a part II. A black cat is calm, affectionate on her own terms, completely comfortable in her skin, and doesn't run around begging for attention. She expects the room to adjust to her calm pace. The secret…
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Radiant Energy
Beauty begins with mindfulness! You have to nurture yourself through mindfulness that’s where true beauty begins. Don’t be that person trying to dress up sadness. On this episode we will discuss all of the true elements that creates radiant energy, through meditation, prayer, gratitude,...
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So What?
Maybe you made a genuinely bad decision—one that keeps you up at 3:00 AM in a cold sweat, wishing you could hit a rewind button. Maybe a friendship that used to feel like home has drifted so far apart that you barely recognize each other anymore. Or maybe your heart is completely broken, and…
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Redemption
Redemption is the moment you look at the odds stacked against you—the debt, the broken relationships, the self-doubt, the fear—and you decide: “This is where my story turns.” When you’ve made real mistakes, burnt bridges, or set yourself back, how do you actually rebuild? Here are 10 concrete…
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30 Manifestations That Will Change Your Life
Hey there, beautiful souls! Manifesting isn't just sitting in a room, wishing on a star, and waiting for a bag of money to fall from the sky. Real manifestation is about aligning your mind, your spirit, and your daily actions with the life you are meant to live. It’s about making a decision that...
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God Has Better Plans for You
When one door closes, God often opens a better one. God has better plans for your life. Even when you can't see it, trust that there's a purpose in every situation, and that God is working behind the scenes to bring about good. Even when life doesn’t go accordingly to your plan, you can rest...
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Beauty After The Storm
Hey there, beautiful souls! Today we are exploring the beauty after the storm. Life has a way of bringing storms—seasons of pain, loss, uncertainty, and change. These storms can feel overwhelming, and at times, never-ending. But what comes after is just as important as the storm itself. Healing....
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Radiant Energy & Peace
Hey there, beautiful souls! This episode were talking about that radiant light that shines from within, the one that comes from a place of peace, presence, and profound self-love. This isn't about chasing fleeting happiness; it's about building a sustainable wellspring of joy, resilience, and…
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Identify Your Love Language
Today we are decoding the secrets of connection and intimacy! We will identify your love language, and the power of expressing it. Love is a universal language that connects us all. We all give and receive love in different ways. What makes one person feel cherished and appreciated could leave...
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Worthiness: You Are More Than Enough
Get ready for an explosive conversation we are focusing on the fact that YOU. ARE. ENOUGH! We are going deep into unworthiness, identifying the lies we tell ourselves, and arming you with the truth that has been waiting. This is about freeing you up to actually live. You can’t not earn something...
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Female Empowerment: Rise Up
If you’re ready to ignite your inner fire, unleash your unapologetic voice, and stand in your absolute power then you are in for a treat on this episode! This episode is a call to every woman who has ever been told she’s too much, not enough, or out of place. It’s for the ones who have lost...
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Embracing Vulnerability
Hey there beautiful souls! On this episode we are focusing on the art of being vulnerable. The art of being vulnerable is embracing all of your flaws and emotions. It’s about unlocking the transformative power of vulnerability allowing yourself to embrace all of your imperfections and walking…
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Effortlessly Chic: Top 10 Beauty Secrets
Hey there, beautiful souls! Today, we are talking about a vibe, an aesthetic, a lifestyle that so many of us chase but often overcomplicate. We are talking about being effortlessly chic. You know exactly what I mean. It’s that person who walks into the room looking like they just threw themselves...
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Motivation From My Father
Dad, I honor you today. I give you the utmost respect. There is absolutely no way I could be doing what I do today—standing on stages as a motivational speaker, connecting with people all across the world—without you. You built the confidence, the character, and the woman of substance I am today....
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2026 Summer Glow-Up: Internal Glow, & Living Out Loud
Hey there, beautiful souls! Welcome back to Real, Raw & Relevant. It is June 2026, the sun is blazing, the energy is high, and you already know what time it is. We are talking about the Ultimate Summer Glow-Up. We are stripping away the aesthetic nonsense today. We’re talking about a real...
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It’s Inside You: You Got The Power
It’s time to stop looking outward for what can only be found inward. Strip away the titles, strip away the expectations, and look at the mirror. Everything you need to conquer this season of your life is already inside you. The blueprint is there. The fire is there. The power is there. It’s in…
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Shape Your Future: Feed Your Destiny
Every person has a unique destiny; an extraordinary purpose waiting to be fulfilled. Yet too often, our potential remains dormant because we feed our fears, doubts, and distractions instead of nurturing the vision planted within us. Just as our bodies need nourishment to thrive, so does our...
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Ignore The Roar: They Can’t Stop You
This episode explore what the “roar” represents, all of the distractions. It’s easy to get caught up in the “roar” of external voices and lose sight of our own inner compass. We will focus on developing the discernment to filter out the noise that doesn’t serve us and cultivate a stronger...
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Empty Out The Negative
When you carry emotional baggage, it drains your energy, clouds your judgment, affects your relationships, and stops you from taking new opportunities. It's like trying to run a marathon with a literal backpack full of bricks. It’s time to empty out the negative. Releasing baggage literally makes...
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Mother’s Day Celebration
Happy Mother’s Day! In honor of my mother who has shaped me into the woman I am today. I’m resharing this exciting and inspirational interview with my mom and I podcasting for the first time together! There’s so many great gems and inspiration unpacked in this episode.
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Windows of Gratitude: Seeing Beyond the Glass
Gratitude is more than a feeling. Gratitude is a powerful lense in which we view the world. When we take a step back and open the window of gratitude, we transform our experiences in life. Life filled with abundance peace and fulfillment. Just like a window that lets in fresh air and light,...
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Priceless
Happiness is an inside job. If you’re waiting for a bank balance to make you feel "enough," you’ll be waiting forever. You have to be "enough" in your skin first. Integrity is not loud. It doesn’t trend. It never leaves you bankrupt. The one thing that can’t be taken from you unless you give it...
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Beauty For Ashes
As a Renaissance woman, I often talk about the world being my canvas. But let’s be honest: sometimes the canvas gets torn. Sometimes, the colors bleed into a mess you didn't ask for. We’ve all had those seasons where it feels like everything we’ve built has crumbled into a pile of gray, cold…
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Good Friday & God’s Blessings
Good Friday is the ultimate story of resilience. It’s about a selfless act for the greater good. In my life and my coaching, I see so many women—especially my sisters, my women of color—who are carrying heavy crosses. You’re carrying the weight of your family, your community, and your own high...
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Reclaiming the Narrative: Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
Allow me to reintroduce myself. I’m Alesha Eads. If you’ve been following the journey, you know the titles: Author. Podcaster. Life Coach. Motivational Speaker. But those aren't just hats I wear; they are the tools I use to paint a much bigger picture. I’m a renaissance woman because I refuse to…
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Finding the Lost You: Reclaim Your Identity
Hey there, beautiful souls! Today’s episode is about taking back your identity. Let’s get raw. Nobody wakes up one morning and decides to abandon themselves. It’s a slow fade. It happens when you choose "peace" over your own truth. It happens when you prioritize being "likable" over being...
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250th Episode Celebration– Real, Raw, Relevant, and YOU
Hello, family. Welcome to a very, very special episode of the Real, Raw and Relevant podcast!!! When we started this journey, it was just a vision—a mission to create a safe space for authenticity, for the kind of growth that hurts a little before it heals, and for the intellectual,...
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It Didn’t Break You — It Made You
Today’s episode we will explore the importance of understanding you are a survivor, and how to rewrite your narrative. There was a time when you thought it was the end. You thought the heartbreak would define you. You thought the betrayal would harden you. You thought the rejection meant you...
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Endurance & Stamina of Life
The endurance and stamina of life are not about never falling. They are about always rising. It’s about trusting that hardship shapes character, and character shapes destiny. You have to believe that what you are carrying today is strengthening you for tomorrow. On today’s episode we will discuss...
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Cozy & Confident
Today we are getting into it—real, raw, and very relevant. We’re talking about the one thing that never goes out of style, fits every body type, and works for every occasion from the boardroom to the bedroom: Confidence. But we aren’t talking about that fake-it-’til-you-make-it, loud, "look at…
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Love Has No Limits
We often confine love to narrow definitions, limiting it to romantic relationships or specific categories. But the truth is, love is far more expansive than we often allow ourselves to believe. This episode isn’t about denying the complexities of relationships or ignoring the pain of heartbreak;...
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Girl Code & Galantine’s Day
Today's Episode is all about celebrating your bestie! Girl code and galantine’s day is a celebration and the decision to choose loyalty over jealousy, honesty over silence, and love over competition. It’s knowing that another woman’s shine does not dim your own—and that your best friend’s wins…
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A Rose is Still A Rose: You Hold The Power
Hey there, beautiful soul! We are constantly inspiring and uplifting people on the Real, Raw & Relevant podcast and today is no different. On today’s episode I will share with you insights from my new book A Rose is Still a Rose: You Hold The Power. Female empowerment, relationships 101, careers...
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The Tolerance Trap
The price of settling is everything you could have been. It’s the most expensive bill you’ll ever pay, and you’re paying it in daily installments of your own potential. The "unknown" is scary, sure. But you know what’s scarier? Being in the exact same spot 365 days from now, still making excuses...
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Manifesting A New Chapter in Life
On today’s episode we will explore the reality behind manifesting a new chapter in your life. You cannot manifest a "New Chapter" while you are still rereading the old one. If you are still holding onto the resentment of your last breakup, the bitterness of that old job, or reliving past trauma,...
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You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Amazing
Today’s episode gets real about the perfectionist trap! We’ve convinced ourselves that Amazing is a destination at the end of the Perfection road. But I’m here to tell you that those two things don't even live in the same neighborhood. Perfection was never your assignment. Your assignment was...
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Break Free From Negativity & Transform Your Life
Today’s episode we’re getting into something that almost everyone is carrying right now, whether they realize it or not: The weight of negativity. This isn't about "toxic positivity." I’m not going to tell you to just "smile more" and your problems will vanish. That’s not what we do here. We’re...
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The 2026 Elevation Special 🥂 Saying Goodbye to the "Old You"
Happy New Year, family! Welcome to the very first episode of 2026. Before we can welcome the new, we have to be raw about what we’re leaving behind. Take a deep breath right now. That version of you that stayed silent to keep the peace? The version that let fear dictate your career moves? The...
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Feed Your Destiny
Every person has a unique destiny; an extraordinary purpose waiting to be fulfilled. Yet too often, our potential remains dormant because we feed our fears, doubts, and distractions instead of nurturing the vision planted within us. Just as our bodies need nourishment to thrive, so does our...
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Rewrite Your Story in 2026
You are the author of your life. We’re going to get real and raw about the challenges of letting go of old stories and explore how to embrace the power to rewrite our narratives and create the lives we truly desire. On this episode We’ll explore what it means to rewrite your story, discuss the...
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Heart & Soul
Your heart and soul are your compass, guiding you toward a life of meaning, connection. and peace. When you learn to honor your inner voice, embrace your truth, and nurture your spirit, you begin to live with freedom and authenticity. Heart and Soul reminds you that the answers you seek aren’t...
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VLOGMAS Special Holiday Magic
Hey there, beautiful souls! Today’s episode, we're taking you through a packed holiday weekend: we tried to make Pinterest-perfect Christmas cookies (spoiler: it was a mess), battled the holiday crowds for gifts at Hudson Yards, drank eggnog, and braved the utterly chaotic but beautiful…
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Holiday Vibe Check: Don't Be a Grinch
Let's face it: the holidays can be a pressure cooker. When you mix long shopping lines, awkward family dinners, and spending money on presents, it’s easy to slip into Grinch mode—that cynical, bah-humbug refusal to participate—or become a Negative Nancy—the person who points out everything that's...
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Don’t Lose Your Joy
Life can be challenging. We face setbacks, disappointments, and periods of stress that can dim our inner light and steal our joy. This episode isn’t about pretending those difficulties don’t exist; it’s about recognizing the importance of protecting our joy, cultivating resilience, and finding…
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Holiday Joy: Managing Holiday Stress
During the holidays, it's easy to neglect our inner selves. We prioritize external achievements and often forget to nourish our souls. But just like our bodies need nourishment, our souls need care and attention. On this episode we explore tips on enjoying the holidays with loved ones but also...
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Tis the Season: Best Creative Gift Ideas
We are officially in the thick of the holiday season. The eggnog is flowing, the carols are playing, and... the panic buying is about to set in! This episode is about getting creative this year with creative gifts that will not break your bank! Need a pick me up! Indulge in this delicious tasty...
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Worthiness: You Are Enough
Today, we are focusing on the fact that YOU. ARE. ENOUGH. We are going deep into unworthiness, identifying the lies we tell ourselves, and arming you with the truth that has been waiting. This is about freeing you up to actually live. You are enough. Not “when you lose the weight.” Not “when you...
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An Incredible Year: Thank You!
From the bottom of my heart, I want to express my real, raw, and relevant thankful spirit to every single one of you, our listeners, across the globe. What an incredible year it's been! It has been a profound honor to speak life, to share stories, and to encourage you all. We've talked about what...
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When They Go Low, We Go High
You are happy and in a great place in your life, but you noticed that some people aren’t happy for you. We encounter negativity, experience disappointments, and sometimes face hurtful words or actions from others. In these moments, it's easy to react with anger, resentment, or even retaliation.…
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Welcome to "Real, Raw, Relevant," the podcast where we dive deep into the messy, beautiful, and often overlooked aspects of life. In this podcast, we'll explore a wide range of topics, from personal growth and relationships to current events and social issues. We'll have candid conversations with inspiring guests, share our own personal stories, and offer practical tips and insights to help you navigate the complexities of life.
Whether you're looking for motivation, connection, or simply a good laugh, "Real, Raw, Relevant" is the place to be. So grab your favorite beverage, put on your headphones, and get ready to dive in. Welcome to the Real, Raw & Relevant Community!
A Rose Is Still a Rose: You Hold The Power by Alesha Eads, Hardcover | Barnes & N
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