YOU BELONG with D. Michelle

Episodes

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   Season 4 Ep. 1: Shutdown But Not Shut Out

   Interview with essential worker and faithfilled woman of God Taocque Steele.

   Dec 11, 2025

   31m
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   Season 3 Ep. 26: Mom's Hope

   Listen in as D. Michelle interviews former ESPN sportscaster now Executive Director Mom's Hope. Episode Highlights: 1. Kim's "belong" story 2. Identity Tuning 3. Supporting single moms 3.

   Oct 6, 2021

   16m
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   Season 3 Ep. 25: When the Title Doesn't Suit You

   Listen in as D. Michelle interviews TODD WILKOWSKI, not just another attorney but a "TRUSTED ADVISOR." Episode highlights: 1. Todd's "belong" story 2. Getting out of your comfort zone as an ally 3. Shifting the narrative about lawyers

   Sep 8, 2021

   38m
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   Season 3 Ep.#24 - Transform Your Life

   :isten as D.Michelle interviews executive coach STEVE CHUA. Steve is co-host Transform Your Life with Steve providing practical life application wisdom to help you reject false mindsets, discover your identity, and come into alignment with the destiny and purpose God created you for. Episode...

   Aug 11, 2021

   29m
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   Season 3 Ep. #23 - Biblical Entrepreneurs

   Listen in as D.Michelle interviews special guest: PATRICE TSAGUE, Founder Nehemiah E-Community at global network for entrepreneurs

   Aug 4, 2021

   30m
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   Season 3 Ep. #22 - 3rd Culture People Belong

   Listen in as D. Michelle interviews Chief Stewardship Officer, YEATHUS JOHNSON of 3rd Culture People.

   Jul 28, 2021

   25m
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   Season 3 Ep. #21: Heaven Belongs in Business?

   Listen in as D. Michelle interviews ANDY MASON, Director Heaven in Business at Bethel Church, podcast host "Authentic Conversations" and author of several books. Episode Highlights: 1. Andy's "belong" story 2. What does it mean to have "heaven" in business 3. Tips for bringing heaven to your...

   Jul 22, 2021

   29m
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   Season 3 Ep. #20 - Success Chronicles

   Listen in as D. Michelle interviews 20+year teacher/coach, author and podcast host CHIP BAKER. Episode Highlights: 1. Chip's "belong" story 2. Chip's definition of success. 3. Success tips

   Jul 14, 2021

   14m
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   Season 3 Ep. #19 - Win at Home First

   Listen in as D. Michelle interviews author/podcast host CORY CARLSON sharing with leaders and all how to "Win at Home First!" Episode highlights: 1. Cory's "belong" story 2. Celebrating small wins 3. Tips for Winning at Home

   Jul 7, 2021

   21m
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    Season 3 Ep. #18 - Overcoming the Shadow Grief w/Jonathan Pitts

    Listen in as D. Michelle interviews author of MY WYNTER SEASON: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief, Mr. Jonathan Pitts pastor, leader and legacy carrier of his late wife Wynter Pitts, Founder FOR GIRLS LIKE YOU. Episode Highlights: 1. Jonathan's "belong" story 2. Seeing God's...

    Jun 30, 2021

    20m
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    Season 3 Ep. #17 - The Office & The Altar w/Courtney Grace

    What happens when you navigate life between the office and the altar? Listen in as D. Michelle interviews guest Courtney Grace author of GROWING UP: Navigating Life Between the Office and the Altar Episode Highlights: 1. Courtney Grace's "belong" story 2. How to navigate after a setback

    Jun 23, 2021

    20m
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    Season 3 Ep. #16 - Be Bold w/LaToya Burrell

    Listen in as D. Michelle interviews LATOYA BURRELL, an attorney and business woman by trade inspired to BE BOLD last year in a powerful way. Episode Highlights: 1. LaToya's "belong" story 2. Tips to Be Bold 3. Inspiration to keep speaking up like should we everyone say "Happy Juneteenth?" do you...

    Jun 16, 2021

    16m
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    Season 3 Ep. 15: Know Better Do Better w/Ray Leonard Jr.

    Listen in as D. Michelle interviews RAY LEONARD JR., Diversity consultant/speaker, Podcast Host "Know Better Do Better." Episode Highlights: 1. Ray's "Belong" Story 2. Passion for Making A Difference; Not just a point 3. Tips to Know Better Do Better

    Jun 9, 2021

    19m
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    Season 3 Ep. 14: Finding Grace Over Grind w/Shae Bynes

    Listen in as D. Michelle is reminded by author SHAE BYNES belong to God means we can find "Grace Over Grind" in work and life. Shae Bynes is author/founder KINGDOM DRIVEN ENTREPRENEUR and GRACE OVER GRIND. Episode Highlights: 1. Shae's "belong" story 2. Defining a Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur 3....

    Jun 3, 2021

    28m
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    Season 3 Ep. #13 - Trust the Process

    Listen in as D. Michelle interviews podcast host/Domino's Supply Chain Leader & entrepreneur JOHN W. PEOPLES. Episode features: 1. John's "belong" story 2. How to Trust the Process 3. Tips for Staying the Course

    May 26, 2021

    24m
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    Season 3 Ep. #12 - Seeing What God Sees in You

    Listen in as D. Michelle interviews REBECCA WALTON, editor of the Dallas Theological Seminary Magazine. Episode Highlights: !. Rebecca's "BELONG" story 2. How to overcome underemployment 3. Tips to seeing life through a God lens About Rebecca Walton: Rebecca S. Walton's experience is concentrated...

    May 20, 2021

    21m
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    Season 3 Ep. #11 - Speaking for Results

    Have you ever felt like you aren't being heard? Well listen in to ELIZABETH BACHMAN, the coach who helps speakers get results! She has firsthand experience from the opera house to the boardroom to help women especially learn strategies to speak with purpose and power. Episode Highlights: 1....

    May 12, 2021

    18m
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    Season 3 Ep. #10 - Finding Healing in the Workplace

    Listen in as D. Michelle interviews Angela D. Holmes, founder, The Impact Movement and Arise Coaching and Consulting Institute which focuses on her mandate to "Help Hurting Women Heal". Episode Highlights: 1. Angela's "belong" story 2. Courageous Love that Heals 3. Mind Renewal Tips

    May 5, 2021

    29m
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    Season 3 Ep. #9: Courageous Love Part III. Black History & Culture

    Listen in as host D. Michelle interviews special guest, ELIZABETH LIEBA, founder Black History & Culture Academy making it possible for Black History to be a year round experience for business leaders. Elizabeth is a literature professor, podcast host and journalist who found her self retelling a...

    Feb 26, 2021

    25m
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    Season 3 Ep. #8: Courageous Love in the Workplace Part II

    Listen in as D. Michelle interviews DARLA MORRISON, founder of the Lioness Summit. Episode Features: 1. Darla's Belong Story 2. Courageous Love Unites 3. Lioness Summit 02.24.21 4. Persistence Tips

    Feb 23, 2021

    23m
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    Season 3 Ep. #7: Courageous Love in the Workplace Part I.

    Join D. Michelle as she interviews ERICA HOLSTON, Relationship Coach from Honey Love Academy and discusses love in the workplace and we're aren't talking about an office romance...but it can be just as juicy. Episode Highlights: 1. Erica's Belong Story 2. What's the most Courageous Love? 3. How…

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    Feb 16, 2021

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    Season 3 Ep. #6: Joy to Get Unstuck with JOY SUTTON

    Listen in as D. Michelle interviews the sultry Sutton voice of THE JOY SUTTON SHOW. Episode Highlights: 1. Joy's TV to Podcast Belong Story 2. Focus on the Message & The 1 3. Tips to Get Unstuck

    Feb 11, 2021

    17m
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    Season 3 Ep. #5: Belief to Get Past Life's Dumpster with NICK CAVUOTO

    Join D. Michelle as she interviews the pastor to entrepreneurs, NICK CAVUOTO, host of Mentoring Millions as he inspires entrepreneurs and all business leaders to get past life's dumpster to achieve their divine purpose. Episode Highlights: 1. Nick's Belong Story 2. The Belief Hurdle 3. Defining...

    Feb 2, 2021

    16m
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    Season 3 Ep. #4: Diversified Entrepreneurs

    Join D. Michelle as she interviews Kellen "Ca$H" Coleman who was a former promoter for secular rap artists only and now has diversified his clientele and life to now represent all artists, be an artist himself, founder of COLEMAN PR FIRM and creator of a movement of entrepreneurs launching...

    Jan 28, 2021

    30m
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    Season 3 Ep. #3: Unleash Love

    Join Author D. Michelle as she interviews business consultant turn children's author, Danise DiStasi. Danise has a timely message to "Unleash Love" for business leaders, children of all ages and anyone who feels like the just don't belong. All lessons learned/relearned on love through her dog…

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    Dec 9, 2020

    20m
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    Season 3 Ep. #2: Happy Me...Happy We...Happy Thanksgiving

    Listen in as D. Michelle interviews AUDRA HANNERS, a global nursepreneur and founder Community Care Coaching ,LLC. Episode Features: 1. Audra's Belong Story 2. Finding a "fit" with Biochemistry + Keto 3. Tips for Balancing Holiday Stress

    Nov 25, 2020

    21m
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    Special Promo: 3rd Annual Faith At Works Conference

    Host D. MIchelle interviews founder of ImaniWorks, CAROLINE MBANACHO, and shares about the importance of understanding Culture, Connections and Choices. Register today for FREE conference Saturday, November 14th 11amEST Visit ImaniWorks Facebook page

    Nov 13, 2020

    16m
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    Season 3 Ep. #1: Walking in Your Own Personal Greatness

    Join D. Michelle as she interviews CYRUS WEBB, radio host "Conversations Radio Network" (ABC News Radio and iHeart radio), celebrity journalist/Founder "Conversations Magazine" and best-selling author. Episode Highlights: 1. Cyrus's Belong Story 2. The Best Celebrity Interview of 2020 3. The…

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    Nov 6, 2020

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    Season 2 Ep. #20: No Excuses to Belonging

    Join D. Michelle as she interviews special guest, TIMOTHY L. ANDERSON, MBA.. Tim is a leader, a believer, a husband, a dad and grandfather who happens to also be the CEO of the United States Senate Federal Credit Union. Listen in as he encourages those who "belong" to remove the excuses. Episode...

    Oct 24, 2020

    20m
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    Season 2 Ep. #19: Pearls of Wisdom for Work & Life

    Listen in as motivational speaker and author, D. Michelle interviews Lisa Worley, Founder Pearls of Promise Ministries. Lisa, a former ESPN sportscaster traded the locker room talk for women's ministry chats on radio, television and more. Austin, TX Oct. 17th Workshop Episode Highlights: 1.…

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    Oct 7, 2020

    25m
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    Season 2 Ep. #18: The Power of Connectedness w/CEO Walter Woods

    Listen in as D. Michelle interviews Walter D. Woods, CEO of Humana Foundation to discuss belonging and more. Episode Highlights: 1. How to lean in to discomfort and "isms." 2. The S.M.U.R.F. way to balance investments and belonging. 3. Connectedness based on being "Linked Not Ranked"

    Sep 3, 2020

    19m
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    Season 2 Ep. #17: 4Word Women Connect On Purpose

    Listen in as Author D. Michelle interviews DIANE PADDISON, Founder/President, 4 Word, a global community of professional Christian women. Episode highlights: 1. ) Diane's "Belong" Story 2.) Importance of Spiritual-Relational-Professional 3.) Being Intentional About Diversity

    Aug 19, 2020

    24m
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    Season 2 Ep. #16: Racially Awakening the Workplace Part V.

    Listen to YOU BELONG podcast host D. Michelle as she interviews MIKE KELLY, Founder, YOU LEAD WELL and Leadership Development Consultant at Target. Episode highlights: 1. Mike's "belong" story 2. Mike's personal awakening living/working down the street from where George Floyd was murdered. 3....

    Aug 11, 2020

    21m
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    Season 2 Ep. #15: Racially Awakening the Workplace Part IV.

    Join Author D. Michelle as she interviews Dr. Deborah Ashton, Phd. a thought leader in the Diversity & Inclusion space. Episode Highlights: Dr. Deb's Belong story Loving Through the Blind Spots Changing Course D&I Impact

    Jul 16, 2020

    29m
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    Season 2 Ep. #14: Racially Awakening the Workplace Part III.

    Join Author D. Michelle as she interviews her "brother" in Christ, the serial entrepreneur and HR thought leader, John McCarthy. John shares his awakening to the need for Courageous Conversations in the workplace to truly "love your neighbor as yourself" as we walk in grace and truth. Episode...

    Jul 8, 2020

    23m
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    Season 2 Ep. #13: Racially Awakening the Workplace Part II.

    Join author D. Michelle as she is joined by a mystery guest named Gerard, providing thoughts on HR leadership and DIversity & Inclusion brought to life in the workplace. Episode Highlights: 1. Oil & Gas vs. Technology D&I experiences 2. How to Go Beyond a D&I Statement; Everyday Culture 3. The...

    Jul 2, 2020

    27m
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    Season 2 Ep. #12: Racially Awakening The Workplace Part I

    Join Author D. Michelle as she interviews Charlene Butcher and Ama Koram, HR leaders for Fortune 500 companies and more importantly two courageous women navigating corporate America without sacrificing "belonging" and staying true to themselves.. Episode Highlights: 1. "Belong" Story exposing...

    Jun 24, 2020

    34m
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    Season 2 Ep. #11: Created to Captivate

    Join D. Michelle as she interviews international recording artist, speaker and trainer CSILLA MUSCAN. Originally from Hungary, Csilla overcame "belong" challenges to "Awaken" and finding her unique voice to empower women. Episode Highlights: 1. Csilla's You Belong Story 2. How Women Overcome…

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    Jun 15, 2020

    22m
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    Season 2 Ep. #10 - You Belong...Speaking Life

    Join Author D. Michelle as she interviews Hospitality leader Yannick Um Gwet who has successfully high-end clientele in France, New York City and now Buckhead, Atlanta. Episode highlights: 1. Yannick's "Belong" story overcoming racism. 2. The importance of "Speaking Life." 3. D. Michelle's...

    Jun 2, 2020

    33m
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    Season 2 - Ep. #9: You Belong.....Even When You Lose Control

    Join Author D. Michelle as she interviews Juliet Clark, a best-selling author and podcast host of Promote, Profit and Publish. Episode Features: 1. Juliet's Journey to Belonging 2. Tips for Emerging Authors 3. The Power of Relating & Listening

    May 11, 2020

    28m
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    Season 2 - Episode 8: Finding Christ in Crazee Part II.

    Join D. Michelle in Part 2 of "Finding Christ in Crazee" with Crystal Joy, host of Nashville's 92Q "Joy in the Morning." Episode Highlights: 1. Crystal's "Belong" story 2. Finding JOY in sorrow 3. D. Michelle's You Belong moment (featuring song by Angelo & Veronica "To Know Him")

    Apr 15, 2020

    32m
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    Season 2 - Ep. #7: Finding Christ in Crazee Part I.

    Listen in to D. MIchelle's special two-part interview with Crystal Joy, host of Nashville's 92Q "Joy in the Morning." Episode highlights: 1. How to find Christ in the crazy situations of life. 2. Crystal Joy's "toilet paper" motivation. 3. Trusting God is a choice; requires intentionality.

    Apr 1, 2020

    33m
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    Season 2 Episode #6: Power to Belong

    Listen in as Author D. Michelle interviews Lucia Ballas Traynor noted by Hollywood Reporter as one of the 25 most powerful women in the entertainment industry. Episode Highlights: 1. The power of negotiating. 2. The power of setting and maintaining your boundaries. 3. The power that comes when…

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    Mar 3, 2020

    20m
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    Season 2 - Ep. #5: Drawing Your Own Bar for Success

    Listen in as Author D. Michelle interviews CEO Ernie Dimalanta of the DIMALANTA DESIGN GROUP. Episode Summary: 1. The importance of know your purpose/Why. 2. How to define success for yourself (Ernie's Belong story) 3. Inspirational nuggets for work and life ,

    Feb 26, 2020

    18m
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    Season 2 - Ep. #4: Move Forward...You Belong Here

    Listen in to part 2 of D. Michelle's Black History month tribute to African-American men making a difference in their community. This week's guest, Tracey Watts, is an engineering consultant and founder CarMarshal.com. CarMarshal.com is the first and only Online Auto Advertiser owned by an...

    Feb 19, 2020

    27m
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    Season 2 - Ep. #3: Nothing Separates When You Belong

    Listen in as Author D. Michelle interviews Cory "Cory Cabri" Nesbitt, a mechanical engineer by day, adjunct professor, Spoken Word artist and more by night. #CabriNes Highlights: - Inside the engineering world from a different lens. - Tips for overcoming workplace challenges. - Special…

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    Feb 12, 2020

    27m
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    S. 2 Ep. #2: Avoid Disasters

    Join Author D. Michelle as interviews guest business consultant Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Phd. . Author of Never Go With Your Gut... Dr. Gleb is on a mission to challenge leaders to get out of their "gut" to avoid disasters in business and even their personal life. Episode Highlights: 1. Learn the need...

    Jan 22, 2020

    35m
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    Season 2 - Episode #1: Work The Future

    Join Author D. Michelle as she interviews WHITNEY VOSBURGH. Whitney is CEO of Brand New Purpose a consultant, author, speaker and workshop leader. Whitney's work is featured in numerous media outlets including ABC, BBC, Conscious Company, Newsweek, Time, US News & World Report, Venture, The Wall...

    Jan 7, 2020

    30m
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    Ep. #12 - The God-Factor Wins

    Listen in as Author D. Michelle interviews former judge Fanon Rucker and candidate running for Hamilton County prosecutor in 2020 15 years later, as he shares what's different this time around. Episode Highlights: 1. Rucker's platform for a reentry court. 2. Rucker's own journey to belonging. 3....

    Dec 11, 2019

    16m
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    Ep. #11 - You Belong: Be Grateful for the Pace with Abel Fitness

    Episode Summary: Listen in as Author D. Michelle interviews Lauren Abel of Abel Fitness a corporate wellness coach/trainer. Highlights: 1. Overcoming "belonging" obstacles by focusing on "being." 2. Learn the key to finishing strong a 50-mile marathon. 3. The importance of not just passion but pace.

    Dec 3, 2019

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