In this powerful episode of the Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with Mary Harris, a leadership coach (and former engineer of 20 years) now based in the south of France near Nice.

Mary shares what sparked her major career pivot—navigating a full life, becoming a stepmom overnight, motherhood, and the wake-up call many women experience when the schedule is packed but something still feels off. Together, they unpack the difference between traditional “push through” productivity and what Mary calls a more sustainable approach: managing your energy, not just your time.

You’ll hear Mary break down her Core Energy Coaching perspective, including the four key areas that influence burnout and fulfillment—mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual energy—and how small shifts (like movement, boundaries, alone time, and values alignment) can create big change. Blaque Diamond also opens up about her own journey into becoming a certified empowerment coach, the power of finally making your “natural gift” official, and why self-care is so much deeper than spa days.

To learn more about Mary and explore her Energy Profiler, visit: www.resonance.coach

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In this soul-stirring episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond sits down with transformational coach, author, and Reiki master Kelly Keefe, whose life journey is nothing short of divinely orchestrated. Together, they explore the power of healing through energy, overcoming fear, and living authentically in alignment with one’s soul mission.

Kelly shares how a chance encounter in a New Jersey bookstore led her to discover Reiki, sparking a journey of healing, spiritual leadership, and frequency mentorship that now spans over a decade. The conversation flows through themes of divine timing, self-publishing success, and transforming trauma into testimony—with both women opening up about their own paths of resilience, self-empowerment, and global impact.

You’ll hear how Kelly supports women in “retuning to their authentic frequency,” and how Blaque Diamond’s own healing journey has led her to become an award-winning author, certified empowerment coach, and beacon of hope for women around the world. They also dive into the energetic power of storytelling, the emotional complexity of fear, and the deep wisdom that comes from learning to trust yourself and the divine plan.

Topics Covered:

• Energy healing and vibrational alignment
• Writing as a spiritual channel
• Redefining fear and limiting beliefs
• Divine delays and spiritual timing
• Navigating trauma with grace and purpose
• Entrepreneurship as a spiritual calling

📚 Books discussed: Rise Above Fear (by Kelly Keefe) SHE (Kelly’s upcoming fiction release) Stolen Innocence: a Survivor’s Journey to Freedom and Braille's Superpower (by Blaque Diamond)

🔗 Connect with Kelly: www.thekellykeefe.com

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In this joyful and refreshingly unique episode of the Women on the Rise segment of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Blaque Diamond welcomes the vibrant and multi-passionate Kathy Nesbitt—a Canadian laughter yoga instructor, sprout grower, and worm composting advocate with a mission to change lives one giggle and one worm at a time.

Kathy shares her extraordinary journey from being terrified of worms to launching Kathy’s Crawly Composters, a business rooted in sustainability, education, and purpose. She dives into the magic of vermicomposting, the beauty of red wigglers, and how worm poop (a.k.a. “black gold”) can save the planet—one household at a time.

Blaque Diamond also explores Kathy’s discovery of laughter yoga, a practice she now shares weekly through her free online Laughter Club as a tool for stress relief, joy, and deep healing. She breaks down how laughter activates feel-good chemicals (D.O.S.E.: dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins), why mirror neurons matter, and how we can laugh our way into better health—no jokes required.

And if worms and laughter weren’t enough, Kathy also teaches us about sprouting—growing your own nutrient-dense food on your kitchen counter. She explains how sprouts are biogenic, alkaline, and enzyme-rich—making them a powerful self-care food for all ages.

🌿 Get ready to laugh, learn, and look at worms, food scraps, and your own joy in a whole new light.

✨ Topics Covered:

• Why composting with worms is an act of empowerment

• How laughter yoga boosts your mental and physical health

• The benefits of eating sprouts daily for energy and longevity

• Tips for reducing stress and living with purpose

• Reclaiming human connection in a disconnected digital world

🎧 Join Kathy’s free Laughter Club every Tuesday at 9:30 AM ET via KathysClub.com and discover more on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

🌱 “When we feel good, we do good."

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