How your Past doesn't Define You to Reach your Goals
Podcast Aug 20, 2025 2:36:10 AM jamar-jones 2 min read
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In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into conversations about confidence, career paths, resilience, and the courage to start over. Our guests share powerful stories and practical insights that will motivate you to think differently about money, education, and mental health.
✅ Rhonda Nordike – Divorce Financial Advocate and author of Bold Beginnings – on helping women reinvent themselves after divorce and build financial confidence.
✅ Jonaed Iqbal – Founder of NoDegree.com and host of the No Degree Podcast – on creating career opportunities for people without college degrees and challenging traditional success narratives.
✅ Deanna Pelley – Mental health therapist & speaker – on the importance of self-reflection, resilience, and embracing emotions instead of running from them.
✅ Torel Simmons – Host of Rise Urban Nation Podcast – on amplifying Black and Pan-African entrepreneurial voices and creating spaces where representation matters.
💡 Key themes you’ll hear in this episode:
Why knowledge + experience = confidence
How to overcome shame and self-doubt around money and divorce
Rethinking success without a college degree
How COVID revealed hidden struggles with anxiety, depression, and relationships
Why self-reflection is the secret key to resilience and growth
The power of storytelling and representation in inspiring future generations
✨ Tune in to hear powerful insights, practical advice, and bold beginnings that can inspire your own journey.