Southern Sunshyne Podcast

Join the host as she encourages listeners to do the real work. "Nothing worth having comes easy". Every dream, goal, or aspiration requires both vision and action. 

Tune in for a brief update. And be sure to catch the next podcast episode on Thursday, April 30th! Thanks for listening!

Tune in as the host shares her personal journey from hardship to clarity, explains how trials can be training and purpose can be birthed from pain.  Listeners are invited to reflect on their struggles, consider how God might be using them for growth, and gain an understanding on how all things can work together for their good.

Tune in as the host shares a candid conversation about seasons when life feels like it’s falling apart. This episode encourages us to find joy amid chaos, rebuild on a stronger foundation of faith, and dare to dream, love, and hope again.

Life rarely follows the script we write for it. In this episode, we explore what it really means to surrender control, have faith in uncertain seasons, and discover that some of the most meaningful chapters begin exactly where our plans fall apart.

Tune in to listen to today's episode with special guest Rodgenall Phillips as he shares how he takes care of home and enlightens others on marriage, faith, and family. 

Join me with guest host Annetta "Nettie Bee" Willis as she shares life parenting a child with special needs. We talk about what the day to day looks like---from managing meltdowns, the importance of advocacy to life in the classroom and raising awareness. This was a very moving experience. This episode was lifechanging for me as I listened to my dear friend share the joys and pains of navigating through parenting an exceptional child. I am hopeful that every listener is enlightened by Annetta's transparency. 

Join us for an essential conversation on Men's Health with Dr. Kendrick Bankhead, as he discusses what it really means to thrive as a man in today's world. We're diving into: -Physical, spiritual, and financial wellness -Balancing work and family without burning out -The screenings and checkups you can't afford to skip -Critical health stats—especially for Black men and more! So whether you're overdue for a checkup, need some motivation to take better care of yourself, or just trying to find balance, this episode is packed with great information and resources and has the insight you need to help you live you best life.

Join us on the Special Anniversary Episode in convo with Mental Health Advocate, Dr. Shonna Tillman. We talk all things mental health, suicide, self care and more! 

Tune in to the last episode of 2025 as we reflect on what was, celebrate the holiday season we are in and preparing for what is to come. You may need a cup of coffee, cocoa or hot tea and a notebook/pen for this one so that you can write down some of the power questions that are shared. I hope that every listener is blessed by this episode. Wishing you and your loved ones a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Join me for a nostalgic experience as I share my childhood Christmas memories from favorite foods and Christmas movies, to holiday music and family traditions. And of course, the real reason for the season!

Join me as I reflect on my fondest Thanksgiving memories and the importance of having an attitude of gratitude. Wishing you and your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! 

People say the Darndest things don't they? I had to learn that it not's always about what they say, but it's about how we react to it. Tune in to listen to some tips about how to handle harsh words that people speak about us. And find out how we can become better about using our words wisely as well. Hope this episode encourages you! 

What may be the most wonderful time of the year could be the most dreaded time of the year for many. Tune in and listen to today's episode as I speak to the souls who may be dealing with Holiday Blues during the holiday season. 

Tune in to a special episode with special guest Missy Rias as she shares hacks, tips, and budgets for the holiday season!

With so many deaths happening recently---many of whom I know personally or are connected to my family, friends or community; I am just grateful to be on this side of the dirt. And you should be too! We are still here for a reason. And the older I get, the more I am learning to embrace that truth and live life to the fullest. Correction: Shout out to River City Cafe in Moss Point, MS, (not Riverside Cafe sorry). 

Inviting you to listen in as me and my guest co-host Annetta Willis discuss Happily Ever Whatever You're After. Society pressures us to have this or have that by this time or this age. But what is it that you are after? What do you want out of this life? 

Making time for you may involve identifying what's taking time away from you. Having time for and to yourself is a gift---especially nowadays with the busy world that we live in. In this episode I share practical ways to make time and the importance of having time to do the things that are important to you. Happy Listening. 

Today's episode encourages every listener to be themselves. You were you well. We can never put on another person's identity and be successful in this life. There is only ONE you and who you are is significant! Keep wearing you well. It fits you. 

Join me for today's episode, "Taking Care of You" as I share tips on how you can take care of yourself---mind, body, and soul. 

Betting on you begins with believing in yourself! When was the last time you invested in yourself? Join me as I talk about why you are worth believing in. I hope that you are encouraged! 

There are some good people still in this world. Are you one of them? And if not, you can be. Join me as I reflect on the good people in the world. 

This episode is about moving on! What is holding you back? Who is holding you captive? Is it you? Listen in as I have a heart to heart conversation about learning to let go and moving forward. Hope it encourages you! 

Unfortunately my edited version of this file was corrupted, so I had to use the original one. I do apologize for sounding like I am under water at the beginning. (WARNING: the volume will BLAST out of nowhere right after the intro.) Once you get past the sound issues, I hope you are able to enjoy the message! Thanks for your patience and understanding. As you know, May is a season of graduation and transitioning. Join me and my special guest, Annetta C. Willis as we discuss preparation for life beyond high school, college, entering the work force and the wonderful world of adulthood. We will share practical advice and wisdom from personal experiences and from a parent's perspective as he/she prepares to send their graduate(s) out into the world.  Please share this episode with someone who is transitioning into a new season of their life. Hope you enjoy! 

Thanks for joining me for another episode. Check out the intro of Pomp and Circumstance! Encouragement for the graduate and all who are in a season of transition. Click on the next episode to listen the conversation with special guest, Annetta C. Willis! 

Tune into today's podcast "Changing the Narrative" and find out some ways you can rewrite your story and start living in your dreams awake! 

In today's episode, I dive a little further into the impact that negative words can have on our lives. Things can serve as a distraction to us to keep us from doing our purpose. Join me today as I share a few things on how to overcome and get back on track. 

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me." How many of us have sang or chanted this familiar tune to protect us from hurtful words? Words do hurt and words can have a long term impact on us. What words have you believed about yourself that are untrue? Tune in as I share some ways that I learned to overcome negative words that were spoken to me and words I have spoken to myself. 

What is the D Word? On this episode I speak about the topic of divorce and my personal journey during that process. I also share some advice I received and applied through marriage, as well as some things that I had to learn while married. All marriages won't end in divorce, but unfortunately some will. Divorce, or the D Word, is not the end of the world. For many, it's just the beginning. Be encouraged knowing that there is life after divorce. And you will get through it. 

With the hustle and bustle of life and the routine of meeting everyday demands, it's easy to become overwhelmed and overworked. And in many cases, with the endless list of things that need to be completed---at work, home, etc; we can also feel undervalued and unappreciated by those we love and trust or work alongside. When is the last time you took time for you to celebrate you? On this episode join me as I share ways to learn how to celebrate you---from your biggest win to the smallest victories.

People not loving us, liking us or accepting us can impact us---but their rejection does NOT have to define us. Join me as I share my thoughts about my personal journey with rejection and how I found my way back to acceptance. 

Rejection has had such a large impact on the lives of so many of us. Join me as I share my personal experience with rejection and how I started my journey of overcoming it. 

Life is not a fairytale; yet in today's world, many of us believe that it is. There is so much pressure to live or have what society deems as the perfect life. In this episode, I talk about the Princess mentality and some of influences behind people desiring to live in a fantasy world that just doesn't exist. 

(Thursday's episode was accidentally deleted so I uploaded it again). It's so easy to lose ourselves in relationships, circumstances, and unrealistic expectations that have been placed on us by others. Sometimes, we simply forget who we are, and we have to be intentional on recovering our identity. This podcast challenges and encourages us to go back and retrieve the person we are, and to show up as ourselves at times. 

Every journey is uniquely designed to fit each individual.  But it can be difficult to embrace this truth when life presents so many opportunities for us to compare our lives to others. In today's episode, I share a few reasons why we shouldn't compare our journeys. There is freedom that comes with living your life for you.