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Take Up Space Podcast
by Leah Johnson
Sometimes we shrink ourselves to make others feel comfortable. We have conversations about breaking that cycle to become more self-aware and confident in who we are. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/take-up-space-podcast--5182502/support.
Episodes
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Healing is Work
This week, we're so excited to share that Leah is joined by the incredible Kathy Mou, the host of Ignite Your Power: The Kathy Mou Podcast. Their conversation is a beautiful exploration of healing and how it has positively influenced their relationships. What have you experienced in your healing...
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Denise Young 2_22_24
Denise Young of Love in Action Kingdom Coaching joins us this week to discuss finding one's purpose. Have you found yours? Support our guest! https://www.loveinactionkingdomcoach.com/pages/home https://www.instagram.com/loveinactioncoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/LIACC20/...
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Love Covers All - Juan Lee (Edited)
This week's guest is @juanleetheauthor https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-lee-the-author/ https://www.facebook.com/ClearJourneyInc Fundraiser: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/2c87b756-fc61-4d78-93b9-9107c0eb6bca Thanks for supporting our guest! Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Ep. 119: Therapy Confessions
Follow the podcast https://linktr.ee/takeupspacepod Be sure to follow Jason! https://www.instagram.com/jj_newberry/ https://vsco.co/jjnewberry/gallery https://twitter.com/JJ_Newberry https://www.tiktok.com/@jj_newberry Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Ep. 118: Spring Has Sprung
Follow the podcast https://linktr.ee/takeupspacepod Be sure to follow Jason! https://www.instagram.com/jj_newberry/ https://vsco.co/jjnewberry/gallery https://twitter.com/JJ_Newberry https://www.tiktok.com/@jj_newberry Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Ep. 117: One-Dimensional Labels
Leah and Jason are back! During some much-needed time away Leah has learned how much communicating with others can lead to people creating taglines in real life to introduce themselves. Reducing yourself into a tagline can help to identify a small part of you, but it doesn't accurately articulate...
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Ep. 116: The Weight of Leadership
00:00 The Weight of Leadership 05:45 The Workplace Bully 25:50 Pop Culture Break 37:04 In Closing... Follow the podcast https://linktr.ee/takeupspacepod Be sure to follow Jason! https://www.instagram.com/jj_newberry/ https://vsco.co/jjnewberry/gallery https://twitter.com/JJ_Newberry...
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Ep. 115: Obituary Season
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #holidayseason This was a doozy of an episode, but a necessary conversation about how we process this time of year, Obituary Season. Please take care of yourself and connect with those who bring you joy. 0:00 Intro 03:49 Leah's tangents 06:50 Obituary Season...
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Ep. 114: From Extrovert to Introvert
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #podcast More than two years of being in a whole panoramic, and we're seeing the long-term social side effects of being isolated for so long in society at large and at home. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Ep. 113: Dynamic v. Passive Workplace
Follow the podcast https://linktr.ee/takeupspacepod Be sure to follow Jason! https://www.instagram.com/jj_newberry/ https://vsco.co/jjnewberry/gallery https://twitter.com/JJ_Newberry https://www.tiktok.com/@jj_newberry Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Ep. 112: Woman King Boycott
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #womanking Costar: Jason Melton Synopsis: Jason and Leah talk about #BoycottWomanKing and its implications in social media and Black Hollywood Follow the podcast https://linktr.ee/takeupspacepod Be sure to follow Jason! https://www.instagram.com/jj_newberry/...
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Ep. 111: Good Times or The Cosby Show
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #podcast Which show did you enjoy watching? 00:00 Intro 10:40 Good Times or Cosby Show 30:00 Have you no shame? Be sure to follow Jason! https://www.instagram.com/jj_newberry/ https://vsco.co/jjnewberry/gallery https://twitter.com/JJ_Newberry...
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Ep. 110: Gettin' Grown and Assertive
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #podcast Jason and Leah talk about how important it has been for them to learn and practice asserting themselves in life. Follow Jason! https://www.instagram.com/jj_newberry/ https://twitter.com/jj_newberry Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Ep. 109: The Seattle Trip
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #seattle #podcast Jason came to Seattle and it was such a necessary break. It can be hard to break away from the titles and responsibilities of everyday life, but it's important to have a community where you can just be yourself. Follow Jason!...
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Ep. 108: Make Room for the Good Stuff
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #podcast What's getting in the way of your peace? We have a tendency to hold on to things that are draining us of our time and energy. Think about one thing you can let go of this week to make room for something new. Follow us on the socials...
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Ep. 107: Lessons in Letting Go
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #mentalhealth Letting go isn't always easy. Whether you're letting go of a relationship, a job, car, or watching your kids grow up. Leah discusses with Jason her process of letting go of her dog in her new chapter in life and her experience so far. Colt has...
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Ep. 106: Healing is Multidimensional
#takeupspacepod #championsofdiscourse #mentalhealth Let's be real, healing is not all butterflies and rainbows. Healing is a multidimensional, lifelong experience and it can be hard and painful. However, it is so worth it to be the person you're striving to be. Follow Jason!...
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Ep. 105: Don't Poison the Well
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #podcast Leah and Jason are back after a much-needed break. They chat about how to navigate through the relationships and conversations where people in your circle are less than supportive. With everything going on in the world, it is important now more than...
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Ep. 104: It's Our Podiversary!
#takeupspacepod #championsofdiscourse #podcast Take Up Space Podcast turns two this week! Thank you to all our supporters, the guests, the fellow creators, and especially my family and cohosts!! Follow and share our content! https://linktr.ee/takeupspacepod Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Ep. 103: Stories that Made Us
Ep. 103: Stories that Made Us Costar: Jason Synopsis: Leah and Jason talk about school bullies, Jason's upcoming visit, and their first hangover. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/take-up-space-podcast--5182502/support.
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Ep. 102: Juneteenth Commercialized
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #juneteenth 00:00 Intro - New Vocab 09:00 Jason Voorhees vs Michael Myers 14:56 Juneteeth Commercialized 40:50 Assimilation or Accommodation 50:00 Actions Have Consequences 59:30 "...to my core" 1:02:00 Merch Follow Jason! https://twitter.com/jj_newberry...
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Ep. 101: Authenticity in Unfamiliarity
#takeupspacepod #championsofdiscourse #podcast 00:00 Intro - Early Mornings for Night Owls 05:00 Your Word is Your Bond 13:40 Trying Not to Self-Sabotage 26:23 Unpacking Survival Gear 35:10 Puzzle Update 41:00 Representation Matters 55:00 Breaking Barriers by Being Authentic Follow our co-star!...
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Ep. 100: Paula Patton's Hostile Kitchen
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #podcast We did it! 100 episodes in the books for Take Up Space Podcast! Of course, Leah and Jason are back with conversations that range from Skynet to critical thinking, learning to cook (or whatever Paula Patton was doing), and how Black Americans pass…
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Ep. 99: Leah Did a Webinar!
championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #growth After two weeks of preparation, Leah was successful in conducting her first corporate webinar! Follow our guest! https://www.instagram.com/jj_newberry/ https://twitter.com/jj_newberry Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Ep. 98: Scarcity Mindset
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #ultimatim What would you do if the person you're dating gives you an ultimatum on the 3rd date? Is it easy for you to leave jobs or relationships that don't serve you? Leah and Jason discuss the harms of making decisions from a scarcity mindset. Sometimes we...
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Ep. 97: Collaborative Knowledge
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #whoiszordon Leah and Jason discuss the benefits of having a network of people who are knowledgeable in various fields of study. We know what we know and that's all we know. However, if we connect with different people in an array of fields, our connection to...
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Ep. 96: Hyper Independence
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #hyperindependence Jason and Leah discuss what it takes to be successful and how hyper independence can hinder that success. We'd love to hear from you! How do you define independence? What steps do you take to establish and maintain support for yourself?...
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Ep. 95: Manipulative Relationships
Jason and Leah start the episode talking about the common color-coded tropes in movies within the Black community. Then they discuss the impacts of transactional relationships and how quickly it can escalate into manipulative relationships. People are not commodities that appreciate and…
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Ep. 94: Career Development
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #careerdevelopment Leah was offered an opportunity to expand her business and growth her skillset. And it's caused her to take a pause for the cause to evaluate how she sees her skills, worth, work ethic and the perception of these things from others. Where…
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Ep. 93: Embracing Seattle
Jason (JJ Newberry) joins Leah to talk about embracing her new journey in Seattle. If there's anything this global situation has taught us, it's that life is too short to wait for the perfect time. Leah took a leap to achieve a dream seven years in the making and she finally feels like she's made...
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Ep. 92: Jamal the Broker
This week Leah is joined by Jamal Miller, a real estate agent and broker. Jamal is new to the Real Estate industry and shares his experience getting onboarded and going through his first sale. Leah and Jamal also discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in the work place, regardless of…
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Ep. 91: Adventure Awaits!
Well, the time has come for Khalah to take her leave. It's been wonderful having her here and doing such amazing work on the show. Please send her your love and support to her and her family. Follow her below! https://www.instagram.com/danielspathoflife/ Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Ep. 90: Dioveris Lopez
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #dioverisartistry #podcast Rounding out the Survivor Series, we have Dioveris Lopez. She's a creative, loving, and communal woman of God. There were many habits she learned to survive that she shed to thrive. It's been an incredible journey for her and we…
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Ep. 89: Derrick Murphy (DMurph)
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #podcast #survivor In the second installment of the Survivor Series, Leah is joined by Derrick Murphy (former athlete, podcast host [Why Not Sports and Flagrant 2 w/D Murph], and author). In this episode, DMurph discusses his spirituality, growing up with his...
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Ep. 88: From Queens to QUEENS
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #survivor #podcast Welcome to a new series! This week Leah chats with Jaimie Sherling who shares her story of her growing up in Queens, getting knocked down by life, and literally being saved by QUEENS! From cancer and divorce to finding her strength and...
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Ep. 87: Dr. Walter Lee
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #education #drwalterlee Dr. Walter Lee is a Professor of Middle Level Education at the University of South Carolina and he gave so much insight on the perspective of the teachers in South Carolina. Leah and Dr. Walt discuss the impacts he's seen in education...
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Ep. 86: Adam Smith
Adam Smith is an Adjunct Professor who has a passion for teaching mathematics. In this episode, Leah and Adam discuss his experiences working in secondary and higher education. They also discuss how to provide tools to students and parents who are learning to pivot while continuing their…
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Ep. 85: Teach with Tadgh
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #education Tadgh O'Donovan joins Leah to talk about his experience as a teacher in the UK and Ireland. This conversation offered a fresh perspective on how educators are viewed, supported and established in other countries. Many countries should take note of...
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Ep. 84: Teach Hustle Inspire
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #teachhustleinspire This week we have Dr. Shaun Woodly joining Leah to kick off our second installment of the Education Series. From #CRT (Critical Race Theory) to parent-teacher-school relationships to empowering student advocacy they cover it all. Be sure…
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Ep. 83: Mortgage Mike
Mike Draper joined Leah to give a lot of information on the homebuying process. Buying a home is a huge undertaking, but having the right, knowledgeable people around you can make the process go smoother. Be sure to check out the example of what actual funds are needed for purchasing a $400,000...
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Ep. 82: Randy R. Graham - Agent and Investor
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #realestate This week's guest is Randy Graham, a family man, firefighter, real estate agent and investor. You have to have multiple streams of income and we love it! Join us as Randy drops all kinds of gems about reputable resources, what trends he's noticed,...
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81: Maurice Pierce and Lynn Pierce, Jr - Real Estate
The next installment of the Real Estate Series is quite a treat! We have Maurice Pierce and Lynn Pierce, Jr. who are brothers and have also gone into the real estate industry. In this episode, the brothers discuss the importance of being advocates for their clients while building a reputable…
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Ep. 80: Carole DeLaney - CD Real Estate Group
Welcome one and all to a new series: Realtor Series! Leah is joined this week by Carole DeLaney (Principal Broker of CD Real Estate Group). Carole has a powerful story about pushing through to achieve her dreams as an agent and broker. She also talks about some of the pitfalls some may become…
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Ep. 79: Jamiel Owens - Ausomeness Inc.
For the last episode in the Autism Advocacy series, we turn to Jamiel Owens. Jamiel brings a unique male perspective to the conversation that we've yet to have on this show. He's honest about how he felt, where his mind was, and how he overcame himself to be there for his son. If you know of any...
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Ep. 78: Dear Autism Mama
#ChampionsofDiscourse #TakeUpSpacePod #AutismAwareness This week's guest is Missy of Dear Autism Mama. For parent and caregivers, it can be hard navigating this new world of resources, sleepless nights, phone calls, dead ends, rejection and everything in-between when getting the diagnosis of your...
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Ep. 77: Advocate for Me
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #autismawareness Welcome to our new series: Autism Awareness! We're kicking off these series with a conversation Leah had with L'Vonne McMillan of Advocate for Me. L'Vonne sought to fill a need for the parents of children on the autism spectrum. It can be...
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Ep. 76: Joi Knows How
Wrapping up the 'Jack of All Trades' Series is Joi of Joi Knows How. She a multi-passionate who helps other multi-passionates gain focus and clarity when working on projects or building a life that is suitable to the individual. It can be difficult to narrow a focus or even get started when…
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Ep. 75: Chef Justin Hartley
#championsofdiscourse #takeupspacepod #chefjhart #cookingwithhart Rounding up the end of the Business Owner Series, we have Chef J Hart (Justin Hartley), and it's a great convo! Being in the hospitality industry, you've gotta have thick skin, a focused mind, and a willingness to be open and…
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Ep. 74: Nathan Logsdon
This week we have Nathan Logsdon joining Leah in the second installment of 'Jack of All Trades'. Nathan will be deploying soon, so please be sure to send your good vibes, thoughts, and prayers to him and his family. Thank you for your service, Nathan! Nathan shares with Leah his journey in…
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Ep. 73: Tamara the Dawn
Tamara the Dawn drops by to converse with Leah about being a business owner and the leap of faith she took to get started. Being a business owner is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage, ingenuity, and a whole lot of work. Follow our guest! https://tamarathedawn.com/ Become a supporter of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sometimes we shrink ourselves to make others feel comfortable. We have conversations about breaking that cycle to become more self-aware and confident in who we are.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/take-up-space-podcast--5182502/support.
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Leah Johnson
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Sometimes we shrink ourselves to make others feel comfortable. We have conversations about breaking that cycle to become more self-aware and confident in who we are. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/take-up-space-podcast--5182502/support.
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Take Up Space Podcast is created and hosted by Leah Johnson.
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