Tay Talks Positivity

In this episode of Tay Talks Positivity, I’m sharing how to revive your faith when it feels like it’s completely faded. I’ve been there—questioning, doubting, feeling distant from God—and I know how hard it can be. I’ll walk you through a powerful story, encouraging scriptures from the CSB Bible, and real steps you can take to reconnect with your belief. If you’ve ever felt like giving up on your faith, this episode is for you. Let’s reset together and speak life back into your spirit.

In this episode of Tay Talks Positivity, I’m diving into how to recognize the moment when God is trying to tell you something. I share signs to look for, ways God speaks, and how to respond when He does. I also walk through the story of Samuel from 1 Samuel 3 and explore three powerful scriptures from the CSB that help us discern God’s voice. Whether you’ve been feeling unsure, restless, or just curious about whether God is speaking to you, this episode will help bring clarity and encouragement.

In this powerful episode of Tay Talks Positivity, we dive deep into what it means to feel conflicted—especially when it seems like life keeps pushing you back every time you try to move forward. Through biblical insight, relatable storytelling, and practical steps, Tay encourages listeners to trust God’s timing, even when prayers feel unanswered. Featuring three uplifting CSB scriptures, a biblical lesson from King Saul, and a heartfelt story about a woman battling discouragement, this episode will leave you with renewed faith and clarity for the road ahead.

In this episode, I’m talking about something I’ve personally struggled with—seeking validation from others. I share how I learned to stop letting people’s opinions define my worth and started embracing who God says I am. If you’ve ever felt like you needed approval to feel valuable, this one’s for you.

This episode of Tay Talks Positivity was inspired by a powerful dream — a reminder that the doubt others try to plant in us does not define who we are or what we can achieve.Join me as we break down the signs of unhealthy doubt, the difference between real guidance and fear-based discouragement, and practical ways to stay rooted in confidence.We’ll cover three uplifting scriptures (CSB version) and close with an affirmation to seal this truth in your spirit.You were created with purpose. It’s time to walk boldly in it — no matter what anyone says.

In this episode of Tay Talks Positivity, I’m overjoyed to share the story of how I married my best friend, Shamira, on April 18th. We first connected online in 2016—each of us healing from past relationships—and discovered that even across the miles, God can cultivate something beautiful. I dive into the top three keys that sustained us through long distance and continue to strengthen our marriageJoin me as I prove that even broken hearts can be mended, distance can draw you closer, and with faith as your foundation, real love truly endures.

This week on Tay Talks Positivity, we will be talking about the steps and things we can do to break free from our past. Sometimes all it takes is the desire to want change in order to take the first step toward living a positive lifestyle.

Sometimes tying to stay positive is hard to do when it seems like you always find yourself coming across people that are always negative. This week we are going to talk about what to do when negative people try to dim you light.

One of the main focuses of this podcast is to identify what it takes for us to heal and move forward into a life of positivity. This week we will be diving into learning how to identify our triggers and taking steps to work past them.

Sometimes one of the hardest things to do is be truthful with ourselves. In order to grow into the people we want to be, we first have to do some self reflecting and face some things from our past in order to move forward.

Ever have difficulty trying to tell someone how you feel? You know how you feel but you want to be able to express those emotions without the conversations going left and turning into something heated. Well you're in the right place. Today we are going to go over some tips that are going to help us all learn how to do just that. So go ahead and grab your cup of tea or coffee, some pen and paper and take some notes while we discuss how to effectively express our emotions.

How many of us ever get frustrated when there's something that we want? Or when there's a goal that we've been trying to reach that is just not within our grasp? This week we are going to talk about the importance of having patience with ourselves and the importance giving ourselves grace. So go ahead and grab your cup of tea or coffee and cozy up so we can get into it.

In life we all face storms, not like the ones when it's raining outside, but the storms of life. This week I want to take some time out to encourage someone that may feel like giving up, or someone who needs advice on what to do when the storms of life are raging. So grab you cup of tea or coffee and cozy up while we get into it.

Welcome back to season 3 of Tay Talks Positivity! The podcast where we always try to find the positive in the negative. This week we are going to talk about the importance of learning how to set boundaries in order to protect our peace. So grab your cup of tea, or coffee and cozy up while we have our talk.

This week a share with you the experiences I've had first hand when it comes to being a lesbian and going to a baptist church. Plus, there's a special thank you to someone who made me feel like it was ok to be me.

We sometimes wonder why we feel stuck and just can't seem to get out of that rut we find ourselves in. This week I want to take the time to talk about how we have to learn to let things go in order for us to get to the next level that God is trying to take us to.

Knowing all that you know now and having experienced all the things that you have, if you could tell your younger self anything, what would it be?

This week I want to take the to tell someone out there who made need to here, that you may feel broken, but you are still useful.

This week I wanted to speak to the seniors and the parents/guardians of the Class of 2024. As they all prepare to embark on the next phases of their lives, I just want to share a few words of positivity with you all and for my family as well as my daughter prepares to graduate from high school this year.

This week I want to talk to you all about learning how to use you Bad Bitch Energy. Sometimes we have to learn that we are enough before we are able to allow anyone else into our space. Come take a few minutes to listen and learn our to take a negative situation and find the positivity that can come from it.

This week we touch base on the 3 different types of supporters and what type of support I want to have in my life. I also touch base on how being successful does not always mean having more financially. Sometime success is measured in different ways.

It's not always easy trying to stay positive when you suffer from different mental health issues like anxiety and/or depression. This week I'll share with you some of the ways I try to maneuver through my depression while I'm trying to live a positive lifestyle.

We live in a time where it seems like younger couples have forgotten how to communicate with one another without playing the blame game. Things almost always seem to get blown out of proportion and nothing ever gets solved, just swept under the rug. This week I share with you all some of the step that I came up with to help me in communicating better in my relationship as well as with other people.

TRIGGER WARNING!!!!This week's episode discuss abuse toward children and may difficult for some to listen to. While no one wants to have to have a talk about sexual abuse, we definitely don't want to have to talk about it happening to kids. Sadly we live in a world where this type of abuse happens more than it should and the only way to try to deal with it, is to shine a light on it and talk about it.

Have you ever tried to be the positive light for someone that just doesn't want to be anything but negative? No matter what you say to them they have a rebuttal for everything? Almost to the point where they have you questioning your own thought process. Sometimes you just have to pull back the curtains and let the sun shine in so that the darkness doesn't overwhelm you too.

You never know how much a kind word or gesture can mean for someone. But there are ways to show someone consideration when you do so,

It takes a big person to admit when they are wrong in a situation. I'm starting season 2 off by taking accountability for my own actions in the fallout I had with the friends I thought would be my best friends for life.

After lots of praying and asking God what to do next for the podcast, I'm about to show y'all how fun reading the Bible really is. I never knew the Bible went in the way it does. So get your copy and follow along as we dive into what be going down in the B.

"Stay in your bag and out your feeling." That statement says a whole lot! When you say you're in your bag, what does that mean? Let me tell you what being in my bag means to me.

This week I've been struggling with being patient. Usually I try to focus on the positive thing but sometimes trying to always stay positive is harder than we think. This week I allow myself to be vulnerable and show that sometimes even I have trouble with alway thinking positive.

A lot of times we fail to pay attention to the intention that people have when they walk into our lives. We have to pay attention to be able to other people's intentions,

You ever feel like sometimes you just have too much stuff going on or too many people around you that you holding onto because you're afraid to let them go?

There are times when we all may feel stuck when it comes to reaching our goals. But the one thing we need to make sure we do is Keep Pushing.

This week we talk about how sometimes using actions is not always best in some situations. Sometimes using or words is the more powerful weapon.

You every wonder why sometimes it seems like those who don't work as hard as you always seem to have more than you? Sometimes we look at what other people have and instead of being happy for them we get envious wondering how they have the things you may be struggling to get. Just because they have those things doesn't mean they didn't have a struggle just like you.

Just coming in to see how everyone's week is going so far. You won't believe how my week started off. LOL But let me tell you....

You ever tell someone about something that you want to do and it just seems like they have nothing positive to say? They can only find flaws in your idea and hinder you from doing what it is you can see for yourself. Not everybody is going to see things the way you do and just because they don't, doesn't mean you shouldn't do it.

This week I take a trip down memory lane and share with you my past relationship experience and how I met my fiancee. I share with you how in the past, I would try to change who I was in order to make the person I was with happy and how when I was doing that, I wasn't happy. Real love won't have you changing who you are. It will make the qualities of who you are shine brighter than ever before.

This week I have a special guest!!! I'm so excited to have my fiancee Shamira sit down with me this week and say a few words.

If anyone told you that they just affirm things and they happen, that's a lie!! You have to put in the work too.

This episode speaks on how sometimes we let our negative thoughts get in the way of us reaching our goals and living out lives to our fullest potential.

Weaknesses can hold us back from achieving our goals and reaching our full potential in life. Sometimes those weakness can even be people that we've loved and cared for. We have to take a step back and see what people are there to actually help build us up, not stop us from achieving more than them.

This episode speaks on how we have to learn to love ourselves and to forgive ourselves in order to grow in life.

In this episode, I open up about one of my personal struggles. How some of life's events have impacted me and how I've moved forward from them. WARNING: This episode contains talk about alcohol abuse and may be triggering to some people. If you or someone you know is suffering from alcohol or substance abuse, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Sometimes, as individuals, we tend to give and give to others until we have nothing left for ourselves. In this episode we will talk about how it's ok to expect the same energy from others that you give them. It's also ok to walk away from someone when they don't give you the same energy in return.

This episode speaks on how sometimes we think that we have to filter who we are in order for people to like us. That's not the case. If people can't accept us for who we are, our flaws and all, then it's their loss.

I'm so excited to get this podcast started. I can't wait to spread positivity and good vibes to so many people. I hope everyone who listens gets a chance to feel the good vibrations and learn something new to help them on their journey to a positive lifestyle. Lets go!