In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique, Marlenne and Latisha sit down with author and therapist Sam for an honest conversation about childhood trauma, domestic abuse, mental health, and the hidden cost of resilience. Sam shares how she found her voice through writing, learned to redefine her identity, and discovered that healing isn't a destination—it's an ongoing journey.

Because being strong doesn't mean you have to carry everything alone.

🎙️ Stories you know from voices you don't.

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What happens when the things that told you who you are get taken away in the same week?

In 2022, Linda lost her father. Her company sent flowers on Tuesday. On Friday, driving home to Canada to make arrangements, she got the call that she was being laid off.

What she reached for was her pen. In this conversation, Linda shares how writing by hand carried her through that moment, and how it led her back to a part of herself she had set down years earlier: the artist, the poet, the storyteller

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And we’re starting at the starting line.

What happens when you keep asking questions, take the risk, and follow the things that make you curious?

For Maria , somehow the answer includes running marathons around the world… and donkeys.

Yes. Donkeys.

In our Season 2 premiere of My Story Is Not Unique, Maria takes us from her military background to the streets of the London and Berlin Marathons, into her passion for donkeys, and through the opportunities that opened simply because she was willing to ask, “Why not?”

Her story is about more than running.

It’s about curiosity.
It’s about taking the chance.
It’s about challenging those old tapes that tell us what we can and cannot do.
And it’s about realizing that starting over doesn’t have to mean you failed.

Sometimes, you simply get another starting line.

Maria says:

“My story begins today because I feel like I’m always starting over.”

“If she can do it, I can do it.”

“No matter how slow you go, you still get there.”

And next? Tokyo.

Season 2 of My Story Is Not Unique starts with a woman who reminds us that you never really know where your curiosity might take you.

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What if the questions you've carried your whole life were never meant to have simple answers?In this episode of My Story is Not Unique , we sit down with Shahnaz, whose journey begins with a young girl asking "why?" Growing up those questions became a lifelong pursuit of authenticity, courage, and the freedom to choose her own path. Together, we explore the tension between who the world expects us to be and who we know ourselves to be, the stories we inherit, the scripts we follow, and what it means to step outside of themBecause sometimes the most powerful thing we can do isn't solve the mystery it's have the courage to keep asking.#MyStoryIsNotUnique #Authenticity #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #CareerJourney #Identity #Purpose #Courage #Boundaries #MentalWellbeing #LifeStories

What if the biggest question you ask yourself isn't "What's next?" but "Am I doing life right?"

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique, hosts Marlenne J. and Latisha D. welcome Courtney, founder of Center Court Collective, for an honest conversation about self-trust, purpose, and having the courage to redefine success.

If you've ever felt like you're standing at a crossroads, questioning your purpose, or wondering whether you're truly living the life you were meant to live, this episode is for you.

Because while your story may not be unique, your voice and the way you choose to live it matters.

Stories you know. Voices you don't. Welcome to My Story Is Not Unique.

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What if the thing you've been searching for isn't out there it's something you're meant to create?

In this inspiring episode of My Story Is Not Unique: Stories You Know from Voices You Don't, Latisha and Marlenne sit down with entrepreneur, strategist, and self-proclaimed “Vision Producer” Alisa Manjarrez to explore a journey that many of us know all too well: the search for where we belong.

From growing up in Fresno, California, to moving across the state in pursuit of bigger opportunities, Alisa spent years asking herself a familiar question: Who am I? Along the way she discovered that fulfillment wasn't tied to a location, a title, or even a carefully crafted career plan. Instead, it emerged when she stopped trying to find the perfect path and started creating her own.

In this conversation, Alisa shares:

• Her lifelong journey of self-discovery and reinvention
• Why searching for your purpose can sometimes keep you from creating it
• The surprising lessons she learned from being laid off
• How surrender opened doors she never expected
• What it means to be a “Vision Producer”
• Why fearlessness isn't the absence of fear—it's moving forward anyway
• The power of starting before you're ready

Through stories of career pivots, entrepreneurship, faith, and trusting the unknown, Alisa reminds us that growth often begins when we stop trying to fit ourselves into a box and allow ourselves to evolve.

Because your next chapter may not be about finding yourself it may be about creating yourself.

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What happens when the hosts become the guests?

In this special episode of My Story Is Not Unique: Stories You Know from Voices You Don’t, Latisha and Marlenne turn the conversation inward. Six months into the podcast journey, they pause to reflect on their own stories, the seasons of change they are navigating, and what it means to give themselves permission to be new.

From starting new jobs and rediscovering old passions to navigating divorce, identity shifts, creativity, and self-discovery, this candid conversation explores the uncomfortable but transformative space between who we were and who we are becoming.

Together, they discuss:

• What it means to embrace being "new"
• Letting go of identities that no longer fit
• Rediscovering parts of ourselves we thought were lost
• The tension between certainty and growth
• Why our stories don't need to be extraordinary to be worth sharing

Honest, reflective, and deeply personal, this episode is a reminder that change is rarely neat, growth is often uncomfortable, and every story especially the ones still unfolding is enough.

Because sometimes the most important story to tell is your own.

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What happens when you trust your gut and take the leap?

In this episode of My Story Is Not Unique, we sit down with Caroline, whose story is filled with friendship, sports, unexpected pivots, and the courage to keep choosing what feels right even when it means changing course.

From growing up in Cincinnati to moving across the country, Caroline reflects on the communities that shaped her, the lessons learned through injury and leadership, and the importance of building a life that feels true to who you are.

We talk about confidence, family, finding your people, embracing change, and why sometimes the best adventures begin when you stop following someone else's timeline.

Because growth isn't always about having a plan. Sometimes it's about having the courage to say yes to what's next.

Listen now.