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Victory Over Circumstance
by Mame Adjei
Circumstances are temporary, your purpose is not. And though we may all have been dealt with different circumstances in life, our experience as women is universal. We hope to create a safe space for women to be able to divulge their personal stories, share their life lessons, and tell us how they overcame their various obstacles. Our goal is to empower women to fulfill their life purpose by learning from others. Join the movement that celebrates the tenacity of women; healing through storytelling. Hosted by top model, activist, and entrepreneur, Mame Adjei. (Check out our videos on YouTube) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/victory-over-circumstance/support
Episodes
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Faith,Culture &Calling: Creating a Space for Young Christians in LA | Petrina Delacey’s Bold Mission
In this episode of Victory Over Circumstance, I sit down with Petrina Delacey — Christian artist, entrepreneur, and community builder, to talk about what it truly means to abide in Christ while navigating the music industry.Petrina and her husband are the founders of a groundbreaking Christian…
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From New Age Sex Worker to a NEW LIFE IN CHRIST | Mercedes Otano’s VOC Testimony
In this deeply moving and redemptive episode of Victory Over Circumstance, host Mamé Adjei sits down with Mercedes Otano for a raw and powerful testimony of transformation — from the New Age and sex work to total surrender in Christ.Mercedes shares her journey through witchcraft, spiritual...
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"What Do You Want Me to Do With This, God?” | Raye Boyce on Platform, Purpose & Motherhood
In this inspiring episode of Victory Over Circumstance, host Mamé Adjei sits down with legendary beauty content creator and entrepreneur Raye Boyce (also known as @itsmyrayeraye) for a heartfelt conversation about purpose, platform, and walking with God in real life.Raye reflects on her journey...
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AM I HEARING GOD RIGHT? : Navigating Purpose, Pressure, and Creative Ambition
In this episode of Victory Over Circumstance, I sit down with Misha Bledsoe; voiceover actor, producer, podcast host, and mother of three with two working film actor & commercial actors — for an honest conversation about discerning God’s voice while navigating purpose, pressure, and creative...
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Saved, Yet Struggling | When Loving Jesus Doesn’t Mean Life Is Easy w/ Bree Bush
In this deeply moving episode of Victory Over Circumstance, host Mamé Adjei sits down with fellow model and Christian influencer Bree Bush for an honest, spirit-led conversation about faith, identity, and healing.Bree shares her powerful salvation testimony — how she truly came to know Jesus…
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How To Navigate Your Creativity as a Christian to Glorify God
We sit down with Kuukua Eshun an award-winning filmmaker, director, writer and all-around creative who raises awareness about social issues and mental health through her writing and films. In this episode, we speak on the ways in which we are meant to steward our creative gifts as Christians to...
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Finding Ourselves Again through Christ +The Journey to Saying Yes with Brenda Palmer
We sit down with Brenda Palmer, author, preacher, and podcast host to discuss her background and how she ended up saying YES to Jesus' call on her life to preach! We talk about how we can go about finding ourselves in Christ when we lose sight of what he's put in us, as well as how that led to...
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My Testimony: Jesus Will Allow You to Fall, So He Can Pick You Up!
WELCOME BACK Y'ALL!!!After a 4 year hiatus, Mamé Adjei is back as the host of the Victory Over Circumstance Podcast! VOC is a Christian rooted podcast and platform that celebrates the resilience and healing journeys of women who’ve overcome personal battles to walk in their God-given purpose.…
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Kirstin Niche: Running on Faith to her Victory Over Cancer
Kirstin is a powerful and dynamic young woman who’s recent circumstances have been nothing but fuel to her purpose of uplifting + teaching others, and showcasing FAITH. Kirstin, shortly after moving to Los Angeles, CA with dreams of creating a lane for herself in the entertainment industry, was...
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Deddeh Howard | Black Influencer + White Fiancé: Living authentically
Deddeh is a lifestyle, beauty, and fashion influencer who was raised in Liberia & Ghana, in west Africa. She immigrated to the US to continue her studies to become a nurse when she began modeling and realized how racist the industry was. This birthed the viral project she is most known for “The...
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Akii Lanier: Learning to Break Our Hard Exteriors and Unveiling Our True Selves PART 2
Our last conversation was so good we had to keep it going! Part 2 gets emotional, so get ready to get REAL! Akii Lanier is a successful highly established model who has a heart of literal Gold. After experiencing many hardships growing up in a mixed race household and struggling to define her own...
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Akii Lanier: Learning to Break Our Hard Exteriors and Unveiling Our True Selves
Akii Lanier is a successful highly established model who has a heart of literal Gold. After experiencing many hardships growing up in a mixed race household and struggling to define her own identity, while fighting off bullies in school each day, she wins a modeling competition which affords her...
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Melody Rae: From Hoop Dreams to our TV Screens and Becoming a Boss
In this episode, we dive into the unique journey of Melody Rae. A college drop out who once had dreams to someday play basketball for the WNBA decides to model on a whim, changing her life. She is now an actress, and entrepreneur who’s fitness business is now booming. Her faith and modes to feel...
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V.O.C Story + message from Renee Bull
In this episode, Mame discusses reasons why she wanted to begin a platform and podcast like this which allows its listeners to chime in and contribute with their own stories of triumph over their obstacles; noting that although all of our circumstances may be different, our experiences are...
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Instagram vs Reality: Social Media is Really Affecting our Mental Health
Research and recent data has shown that depression and anxiety amongst teens age 15-19 has shot up 62%, and 44% for younger teens 10-14 (per 100,00 girls according to reported U.S. hospital admissions for non-fatal self-harming); suicide rates have also gone up significantly. What is the cause of...
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Maaliyah Papillion: Adulthood is Ghetto + Spiritual GROWTH
Maaliyah Papillion is a force to be reckoned with. She has never said no to a challenge she was faced with and continues to push herself to reach new heights in her life and career. She is a former Miss Louisiana USA, who now works as a model & actress, all while helping others heal and master...
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Brianna Michelle: A Survivor’s Story + Healing After Assault
Brianna Michelle is a model and actress who’s light and love for the world could not be dimmed by a brutal rape that she suffered at the hands of an attacker. She refuses to be a victim of her past circumstances though, and now works to empower women who have experienced sexual assault to become...
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Sharina Gutierrez: From Sadness in the Limelight to Wholeness within Family
At 13, she was discovered at a modeling competition in New York City, and her very first job was for Vogue Italia. Gutierrez has appeared in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Elle, and modeled for brands such as United Colors of Benetton, Levi’s, Rimmel London, Phillip Lim, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger,...
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Open Letter to the Fashion + Modeling Industry
In a recent survey carried out by the Black Beauty Roster, we found out that: 97% of black models have had to do their own hair while on-set because the hair stylist wasn't equipped to do it. 83% of black models have been asked to come to set with their hair prepped and “ready to go”. 77% had to…
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Eugena Washington: Fighting For Space
Welcome back to the VOC podcast! Today we are speaking with Eugena Washington, fellow America's Next Top Model Alumn, who went on to star in a slew of films and tv commercial roles, as well as be named Playmate of the year in 2016. We discuss her not-so-pleasant encounters with Tyra Banks,...
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Hi, Nice to Meet You! I’m Mame Adjei.
Welcome everyone, to the Victory Over Circumstance podcast! I’m your host Mame Adjei; Ghanaian-American international model, activist, and social entrepreneur. In this episode, I am revealing myself to you all and telling you my #VOCStory! Join me as I dive into how growing up on different...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Circumstances are temporary, your purpose is not. And though we may all have been dealt with different circumstances in life, our experience as women is universal. We hope to create a safe space for women to be able to divulge their personal stories, share their life lessons, and tell us how they overcame their various obstacles. Our goal is to empower women to fulfill their life purpose by learning from others. Join the movement that celebrates the tenacity of women; healing through storytelling. Hosted by top model, activist, and entrepreneur, Mame Adjei. (Check out our videos on YouTube) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/victory-over-circumstance/support
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