~ About This Life ~
Welcome to About This Life! Here, we celebrate the journey of renewal and transformation. Our mission is to help you break free from limiting mindsets and heal emotional wounds, empowering your mind, body, and spirit to thrive. Every content features powerful stories and heartfelt conversations that reveal how simple shifts in thought and belief can lead to profound changes in your life. Tune in for practical insights and inspiration designed to motivate you to take action and transform your life—one day at a time.
Episodes

Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
S3 Ep 38 There is Always Better If You Take the First Step
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Family is supposed to be a safe space for a child. But what if family members use you and inflict harm? A conversation with Kimmie speaks to how you can heal and have hope despite the odds against you. Trigger Warning: rape, incest, death
#shame
#rape
#incest
#faith
#forgiveness
#mentalhealth

Monday Jul 01, 2024
S3 Ep 37 Close Your Eyes and Look
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Elijah Caldwell writes a captivating parable about the quest to find yourself and find a life filled with purpose. Through storytelling, we meet Micah, a timeless dreamer whose journey takes us on adventures with Mr. Heart, Miss Destiny, Master Mind and other characters in search of purpose. Every page has words and phrases that can be easily quoted as affirmations, every principle serves our spirit and increase our faith. In our conversation, Elijah gives us a glimpse of his genius and unveil some truths about the book. You don't want to miss this episode, it will change your life. ~

Sunday Jun 23, 2024
S3 Ep 36 Don’t Throw It Away
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
When you go about the process of updating your home, you find unexpected surprises. It is the same with life -- when you let go of mistakes and baggage that drags you, you create space for blessings to flow. Listen with me, your host Ann-Marie.

Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
S3 Ep 35 Sunday Motivation with Kevin McLemore and Friends
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Sunday Motivation with Kevin McLemore takes us inside the power of words. I was invited to be a guest on the podcast where ordinary people talk about extraordinary things. This week we look at how opposite statements can be true at the same time. We are changing our lives one day at a time. ~
#KevinMcLemore
#RMKProductions
#quotes
#powerofwords

Monday Jun 03, 2024
S3 Ep 34 A Standout Mind with Elijah Caldwell
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Through his love of words and an entrepreneurial spirit, Elijah Caldwell runs a masterclass in a paradigm shift from "do, do, do" to "allowing yourself to be who you are." Our conversation runs through being identified as talented and gifted to courageous conversations of living out your own vision. Adding motivational speaker to his credit, Elijah shows us why we must get out of our own way to live a fulfilled life. Author of "Close Your Eyes and Look: How to Journey Within to Find Success," Elijah invites us to see how we define ourselves differently from the norm.
#CreativeArtist
#multilinguist
#flytimelessmotivation
#GrowthMindset
#SiliconeValleyCapitalClub
#motivationalconcerts
#authenticlife
#cultureandlanguages
#omegapsiphi

Tuesday May 21, 2024
S3 Ep 33 Believe Her When She Tells You -
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains sensitive information about domestic violence, incest and suicide. ~ Hotline - 800-799-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Suicide Hotline - Call or Text 988
Listen, a life filled with tragedy is redeemed. Surviving incest, pregnant by force and a near death incident was just the beginning. It's a miracle thatTywanah Evette is alive. Hear Tywanah tell her story of rising from ashes to victory.
#domesticviolence
#survivor
#incest
#suicide
#stepparent
#narcissisticpartner

Thursday May 16, 2024
S3 Ep 32 Technology Roadblocks and Rocking in Your 60s
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
There's nothing like hitting your sweet spot and then being derailed. The speed at which technology works can challenge progress. The proverbial 10 steps forward and 2 steps back shows up in life. Find out how a technical glitch almost through me off track. Reach out to me if you're on the cusp of turning 60. Welcome to the club and let's talk about life!

Tuesday May 14, 2024
S3 Ep 31 I Choose Life with Risa August
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Author and speaker Risa August faces a brain tumor head on. In this inspirational story of resilience and hope, Risa rides a thousand miles with Bubba. Find out how she defeats cancer in her love letter to life.
#speaker
#author
#Gestaltpractitioner
#resilient
#cyclist
#igniterofdreams
#playbook

About Ann Marie
Ann Marie is an experienced wellness advocate and educator with a diverse background in teaching, speaking, and writing. Passionate about connecting mind, body, and soul, she utilizes activities such as dance and strength conditioning to promote holistic well-being. A skilled writer and poet, Ann Marie has been featured in various publications and events, including the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s Restorying Project and the Smithsonian Institution's Poetry Slam 2024.
As a facilitator, she has designed impactful workshops for teens and launched the "About This Life" podcast, along with the "Becoming Enough" online community. With a Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction and National Board Certification, Ann Marie mentors both students and educators, fostering creativity and resilience through arts integration.
Her extensive experience includes managing significant budgets for health campaigns, developing public information and educational programs, and securing grants for student enrichment. In 2014, she was honored as Teacher of the Year in her district. Ann Marie is dedicated to promoting healing through poetry, supporting individuals in overcoming life challenges, and helping them find their voice.







