And I never once mentioned God.

That realization has forced me to revisit what I believed about growth, self-improvement, strength, surrender, and the version of myself I spent years trying to become.

Because what happens when we are constantly working on ourselves while God is trying to build us?

What happens when self-improvement becomes easier than surrender? And what if the “best version” of ourselves we keep chasing is keeping us from being fully present with who God is calling us to be right now?

In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, I’m having an honest conversation about the shift from self-help to spiritual formation, why survival taught me to keep improving instead of surrendering, and what “becoming” looks like to me now that God is no longer absent from the process.

This is not me pretending I have arrived.

This is repentance.

This is reflection.

This is me looking back with grace while taking responsibility for what I know now.

Maybe the question isn’t simply: “Who are you becoming?”

Maybe the question is: Who is building you?

In this conversation:

• Self-improvement vs. spiritual formation
• Becoming without God
• Surrendering the “best version” of yourself
• Strength, survival, and dependence on God
• Why presence matters more than endless striving
• Letting God into the places we keep trying to manage ourselves
• Surrendering old dreams for current assignments

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This episode is not about fear, shame, or performing spirituality. It’s about realizing that God already sees us fully — not the version we try to present, not the polished version, not the “I’m fine” version — but who we are for real. And somehow, that truth is still an invitation.

An invitation to repentance. An invitation to honesty. An invitation to return to the Father. An invitation to stop acting like the creator when we are the created. In this conversation, I’m processing what accountability has been revealing in my own heart — especially around responsibility, ministry, leadership, repentance, and humility.

Because if we were created from God and for God, then our lives were never meant to be lived outside of His sight, His Word, or His direction. Scripture discussed: Hebrews 4:13 Hebrews 4:12-13 Luke 15 — The Prodigal Son David’s posture of repentance

Take this scripture with you this week. Read it slowly. Sit with it honestly. Ask God what accountability looks like in this season of your life.

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There is a first yes we give God, but there are also many yeses that come after it.

In this episode, I reflect on the difference between a one-time decision and a daily posture. I talk about how our yes grows, how surrender can feel difficult when trauma has shaped the way we protect ourselves, and how obedience is deeply connected to trust.

Scripture Mentioned / Reflected On

• John 3:16
• 1 John 4:19
• Romans 12:1
• Matthew 16:24
• Luke 1
• Isaiah 6
• Galatians 2:20
• Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane

This conversation also explores how love, discipline, sacrifice, and submission are all connected to our walk with God. Not in a legalistic way. Not as a checklist. But as part of a real relationship with Him.

In this episode, I reflect on:

• why saying yes to God is not a one-time moment
• the difference between relationship and religious routine
• surrender, obedience, sacrifice, and love
• how trauma can make surrender feel difficult
• why obedience reveals our trust in God
• what it means to present ourselves as a living sacrifice
• how God’s discipline is connected to His love
• biblical examples of surrender and availability
• learning to pray through our pain points before they control us

This episode is for the person who has said yes to God, but is realizing that the yes still has to be lived out daily. I'm excited that you tuned in today. Don't forget to subscribe, like and share with a friend.

I’m learning that wholeness is not just about feeling better, thinking better, or doing better. It is about allowing God into every part of who we are.

In this episode, I sit with the connection between peace, wholeness, mental health, spiritual health, self-awareness, surrender, and Scripture. I also reflect on how easy it can be to bring God the parts of us that feel polished while keeping the hidden, ashamed, overwhelmed, or uncomfortable places closed off.

But 1 Thessalonians 5:23 reminds us that God is not interested in partial healing. He is the God of peace, and He desires to sanctify us completely. This episode is an invitation for you to slow down, sit with Scripture, and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal what God wants to correct, heal, and sanctify—not just through you, but in you.

In this episode, I reflect on:

• 1 Thessalonians 5:23 in the Message, Christian Standard Bible, and Amplified translations
• what it means to be made whole in Christ
• why spirit, soul, and body matter
• how peace can reveal our posture toward God
• why we cannot keep hidden rooms closed off from Christ
• the connection between mental health and spiritual wholeness
• how to approach Scripture without fear or comparison

If this episode encourages you to stay connected by subscribing to this channel, consider sharing it with someone who may be learning how to bring their whole self before God.

I’m looking forward to you coming alongside me as I grow, because I truly believe we can grow together.

In this episode, of Eat Don’t Compete is an honest conversation about mental health, emotional overwhelm, therapy, spiritual wholeness, and what it actually means to feed your soul.

Episode 87 is a reflection on

• why mental health is often overlooked
• soul-feeding rhythms and routines
• therapy and emotional healing
• overwhelm and control
• spiritual completeness
• how Scripture speaks to the soul, mind, and body
• why pain can sometimes blind us to purpose

This conversation also explores how our relationship with God shapes the condition of our soul and why intentional care matters spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.

Scriptures Mentioned:

• 1 Thessalonians 5:23
• Psalm 51:5

Authors/Theologians Mentioned:

• Dallas Willard
• Thomas à Kempis
• David Guzik

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“Are we rich?”

And honestly… it stopped me in my tracks.

In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, we talk about value systems, spiritual desperation, humility, and what Scripture actually says about being “rich in faith.” Because somewhere along the way, many of us learned to measure wealth through money, status, influence, appearance, or achievement… but James 2:5 challenges us to rethink what true riches really are.

This conversation explores:

• Rich in faith vs rich in possessions
• Why spiritual arrogance is dangerous
• The connection between humility and dependence on God
• Why desperation for God matters
• What it means to be “poor in spirit”
• Biblical wealth and the Kingdom of God

Anchored Scriptures:

• James 2:5
• Matthew 5:3
• Luke 6:20–23
• Luke 12:23
• Matthew 19:24

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In this episode, I’m reflecting on what the last year has truly produced—not just content, not just numbers, but obedience, stretching, humility, and a deeper understanding of what it means to walk with God.

Because the truth is… I had to unlearn what I thought success was. I had to confront the tension between knowing God and actually obeying Him. And I had to realize that some fruit only comes when you stop striving and start surrendering.

This episode is personal. It’s honest. And it’s an invitation for you to reflect on your own year—what God has done, what He’s revealed, and how He’s been shaping you.

If a year made this kind of difference in my life… it can in yours too.

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This season, we’re going deeper into identity, obedience, Scripture, and the kind of transformation that doesn’t happen overnight.

This isn’t performance. This is process.

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If you’ve been following the recent conversations on success, calling, and discontentment—this is what that process produced in me.

In this episode, I walk you through the heart behind Picking Flowers and Pricking Thorns—where it came from, what God revealed to me, and why I could no longer ignore the gift He gave me.

This isn’t just poetry. It’s a journey through tension—beauty and brokenness, growth and loss, surrender and purpose. From “before awareness” to “walking in purpose,” this book was written intentionally to reflect what it looks like to process life with God, not apart from Him. If you’ve ever wrestled with your calling, questioned your gifts, or felt the tension of becoming… this conversation is for you.

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This is the final installment of the Biblical Success series (Episodes 79–82)—and we’re not just defining success anymore… we’re confronting it.

We started this series by exposing discontentment. We walked through what the world calls success. We anchored ourselves in what God actually says.

And now… we’re ending with the question that reveals it all: “Who am I really doing this for?”

This conversation comes from a real wrestle—one that forced me to examine my motives, my pace, and even how I viewed my own gifts.

Through Scripture and personal reflection, we walk through what it actually means to live a life that is successful in God’s eyes—not the world’s.

We’re anchoring in:

• What God defines as success (Joshua 1:7–8)
• Why discontentment reveals misplaced priorities (Luke 12:15)
• What it looks like to seek God first (Matthew 6:33)
• How to work from a place of obedience, not performance (Colossians 3:23)

And we close this series with something personal—what it looked like for me to stop striving, surrender my gift, and simply obey… even when it wasn’t seen.

This episode isn’t just a conclusion. It’s an invitation to realignment.

So before you move on to the next thing, sit with this: Who am I doing this for?

Today, we’re anchored in Joshua 1:7–8, walking through what God actually said about success—not what culture defines, not what we’ve made it, but what He established.

Across multiple translations, the instruction is consistent: Be strong and courageous. Obey the Word. Meditate on it. Don’t stray from it.

Success isn’t about achievement—it’s about alignment.

This episode is an invitation for you to slow down, sit with Scripture, and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal what God wants to correct, heal, and sanctify—not just through you, but in you.

If this resonates with you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with someone who’s been trying to define success on their own.

In this part 2 of our series on Christian success, we sit with a realization that challenged me deeply: what if the discontent we feel isn’t because we’re behind… but because we’re measuring our lives by a definition of success God never gave us?

We often inherit our understanding of success from culture—results, visibility, numbers, progress. But as believers, we are called to something different.

In this conversation, I don’t fully unpack the answer yet… but I begin to confront the question: What am I actually using to define success? We briefly look at Joshua 1:7–8—not to break it down, but to let it challenge us.

If you’ve been feeling pressure, comparison, or like you’re not where you “should” be… this episode is for you.

Next episode (Devotional episode: Ep. 82), we’ll slow down and sit with Scripture together to understand what God actually calls success.

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This is the second installment in our series about success. When I got honest, I realized what looked like ambition on the outside… was rooted in something deeper on the inside.

In this episode, we’re slowing down and sitting with Luke 12:15, where Jesus gives a warning that challenges how we define success, contentment, and what really matters.

“Watch out… be on guard against all greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”

This isn’t just about money. This is about motives. This is about what’s driving you.

We’re unpacking:

• What greed actually is (biblically, not culturally)
• Why discontentment reveals more than we think
• How success can’t be defined outside of God’s will
• What it means to truly be content in Christ

If you’ve been striving, comparing, or quietly feeling like “it’s still not enough”… this conversation is for you.

This episode is an invitation for you to slow down, sit with Scripture, and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal what God wants to correct, heal, and sanctify—not just through you, but in you.

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In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, we begin a new series exploring what success actually means for a Christian. Many of us come into the faith carrying definitions of success that were shaped by culture, ambition, productivity, and comparison. But over time, God begins to expose the tension between worldly success and biblical faithfulness.

In this episode, I open up about my own wrestle with discontentment, selfish ambition, and redefining success through the lens of Christ.

We talk about:

• Why ambitious Christians often struggle with discontentment
• How comparison and misplaced value systems lead to dissatisfaction
• What Luke 12:15 reveals about covetousness and contentment
• Why defining success the wrong way will always leave us off balance  
• The difference between hustling for success and stewarding what God gives

This episode lays the foundation for a larger series where we’ll explore:

• Biblical success
• Joshua 1:7–8 and God's definition of success
• Christian fruitfulness vs worldly achievement
• Faithfulness, obedience, and stewardship
• If you've ever wrestled with feeling like you're not doing enough, not achieving enough, or not moving fast enough in life or ministry — you're not alone.

This conversation is about learning to fix our eyes on Christ so we can live faithfully without constantly redefining success according to the world. Scripture Mentioned Luke 12:15 Philippians 4:11–13

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This episode is an invitation for you to slow down, sit with Scripture, and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal what God wants to correct, heal, and sanctify—not just through you, but in you.

Hebrews 12 calls us to lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles us, and to run with endurance the race set before us.

But what if some of our spiritual fatigue isn’t attack — it’s distraction? What if we’re carrying things we were never assigned to carry? If you’ve been feeling heavy, stagnant, or spiritually tired — this reflection is for you.

Thank you for sitting in Scripture with me today. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may be feeling weary in their race. And if you’re walking through these Anchored In devotional episodes with me, I’m grateful you’re here.

We’ll continue anchoring ourselves in the Word, together.

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In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, I share how one of the greatest lessons from this season wasn’t strength — it was spiritual stamina.

Spiritual stamina is the endurance to stay faithful when storms don’t stop. It’s the sobriety, consecration, and discernment required to withstand weight you once prayed for.

We talk about:

• The cost of anointing
• Accepting what the Lord allows
• Why spiritual preparation matters
• How knowing God builds discernment
• Why comfort can weaken spiritual endurance
• What it means to stand firm because you know whose you are If you’ve been feeling stretched, opposed, or spiritually fatigued… this conversation is for you. You’re not being broken. You’re being built. 🤎

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• And answer this in the comments: Where do you need to grow your spiritual stamina?

For years, I thought “present your body as a living sacrifice” meant simply giving something up for God. But through fasting, prayer, and consecration, the Lord revealed something deeper:

Transformation doesn’t happen without surrender. Holiness doesn’t happen without offering ourselves fully.

In this devotional episode, we walk through Romans 12:1 in multiple translations and talk honestly about:

• what a living sacrifice really means
• how fasting becomes an act of worship
• why consecration precedes transformation
• and how God uses obedience to shape us from the inside out

This isn’t about performance. It’s about posture.

This episode is an invitation for you to slow down, sit with Scripture, and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal what God wants to correct, heal, and sanctify—not just through you, but in you.

If you’ve been praying for change, renewal, or growth with God… this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, I share honestly about why I fasted, what was revealed during that season, and how surrender, consecration, and sober-mindedness opened the door to deeper intimacy with God. From family illness and exhaustion to hidden ambition and the call to slow down, this fast exposed more than I planned—but it also transformed me.

We explore what Scripture really says about fasting, why obedience often comes before understanding, and how yielding to God is not weakness—it’s freedom. This conversation is for anyone who feels stretched, called deeper, or aware that God is inviting them to let go of control and trust Him more fully.

Scriptures referenced:

• Acts 13:2
• Matthew 6:16–18
• Psalm 139:23–24
• Romans 12:1–2
• 2 Corinthians 3:17–18

This episode is an invitation to reflect, surrender, and ask an honest question: What are you laying down before the Lord right now?

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In this devotional episode of Eat Don’t Compete, I want to invite you to sit with Psalm 139:23–24—a prayer that became weighty yet grace-filled for me as I allowed God to thoroughly search my heart and lead me in His everlasting way.

As we read this passage across multiple Bible translations, I share why asking God to search us can be both powerful and uncomfortable. Through personal reflection, I talk about spiritual growth, the danger of becoming casual with God, and how hidden heart issues—like offense, anxiety, and misplaced comfort—can quietly shape our walk with Him.

This episode is an invitation for you to slow down, sit with Scripture, and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal what God wants to correct, heal, and sanctify—not just through you, but in you.

If you’re longing for deeper spiritual maturity, heart transformation, and honest prayer, my prayer is that this episode encourages you to let God do the internal work that leads to lasting change.

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In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, Jazmine shares vulnerably about a season of slowing down, listening more closely to God, and realizing that stillness isn’t inactivity—it’s cooperation. Through personal reflection and biblical truth, she explores how God often exposes our hearts privately before anything ever surfaces publicly—and how that kind of exposure is not punishment, but grace.

This episode unpacks:

• Why God slows us down when ambition gets loud
• How stillness reveals what striving tries to hide
• The difference between godly ambition and selfish ambition
• Why hidden seasons are often preparation, not punishment
• How refinement precedes true spiritual transformation
• What it means to trust God’s timing over our own pace

If you’ve felt frustrated by waiting, uncomfortable with rest, or confused by a season of slowing down, this conversation is an invitation to see stillness as grace—and refinement as proof that God is investing in you.

Stillness doesn’t mean you’re behind.

Hidden doesn’t mean you’re forgotten.

And refinement is often where transformation begins.

If this episode resonated with you:

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• Leave a review to help others find this space and know they’re not alone

And take a moment today to sit in stillness—God may be revealing something to you, privately, in love.

In this Anchored In God’s Word devotional, we reflect on what it truly means to fear God, keep His commandments, and live with eternal perspective. Ecclesiastes 12:13 reminds us that after all striving, searching, and questioning, God’s Word brings us back to what matters most. This devotional is an invitation not just to listen — but to sit with Scripture, study it, and allow it to shape how you live.

For further Bible study: Read Ecclesiastes chapter 12 in full and ask:

– What does “fear God” mean in my daily life?

– Where have I been striving apart from obedience?

– How does this verse anchor my purpose?

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In this first episode of 2026, Jazmine opens the year with Selah — a holy pause rooted in obedience, reflection, and trust. After a season of momentum, plans, and ambition, God gives a “no for right now” — and instead of pushing forward, Jazmine chooses to stop, listen, and yield.

This episode explores:

Why God’s “no” is just as sacred as His “yes”

What it means to slow down without losing purpose

The tension between ambition and obedience

Why rest, stillness, and consecration are acts of faith

And how Selah becomes a spiritual reset, not a setback

The episode closes with a spoken-word poem titled Selah — a raw, reflective offering about stillness, rest, obedience, and God’s nearness in the pause.

- This is not about resolutions.

-  This is about intentions with God at the center.

If you’re entering a season where God is asking you to wait, breathe, or stop — this episode is for you.

What are you being intentional about in 2026, concerning your relationship with God?

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing:

🌿 My biggest wins + lessons from 2025

🌿 Why stepping on camera this year was obedience

🌿 How hesitation and perfectionism almost held me back

🌿 The behind-the-scenes pivots with The Study Room & the 10-Day Blueprint devotional

🌿 What my elevation to minister taught me about consecration, timing, and obedience

🌿 The importance of reflection before stepping into a new year 🌿 Why “Go For It” became the loudest theme God spoke to me in 2025

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Scriptures Mentioned in This Episode

• James 2:17 — “Faith without works is dead.”
• Philippians 3:13-14 — Pressing toward the mark
• Joshua 1:9 — Be strong and courageous
• Hebrews 11:6 — Faith and obedience
• Jeremiah 29:11 — God’s plans
• Proverbs 3:5-6 — Trust in the Lord

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Eat Don’t Compete is a faith-based empowerment podcast for women who want to grow spiritually, heal holistically, and walk boldly in their God-given identity — without comparison, competition, or compromise. Hosted by Jazmine DeWees creator and founder of Hey God, I Have Questions. Here, we talk faith, womanhood, discipline, identity, spiritual growth, obedience, and the real-life process of becoming who God has called you to be. Let’s Connect, today!

Drawing from Genesis 32:24–30, we follow Jacob’s wrestle with God—his identity shift, his name change, and the tension that shaped his destiny. This message is for anyone who feels the weight of transition, transformation, spiritual tension, or the struggle between who you were and who God is calling you to be.

I walk through:

• What are you really wrestling with?
• Have you encountered God in the middle of your tension?
• Does your tension hold a blessing?
• Has your name changed—but you’re still answering to the old one?
• Are you walking in your spiritual birthright?

I also share my own origin story—my childhood, abandonment, adoption, rebellion, endurance—and how God used every tension in my life to shape the call on my life. This message is both instructional and testimonial, a reminder that God still uses the least likely and builds miracles from messy beginnings. If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, calling, surrender, or transformation… this message will speak to you. God is still changing names, shifting destinies, and calling His people to become everything He ordained.

Key Scripture: Genesis 32:24–30

Supporting passages: Genesis 25 • Genesis 28 • Genesis 35 • Genesis 46 • Genesis 27:36 • John 3 • John 17 • Galatians 3

Main Themes:

– Wrestling with God

– Spiritual tension

– Identity in Christ

– Name change in scripture

– Birthright vs blessing

– Calling, purpose, destiny – Transformation and spiritual growth

– Becoming who God has called you to be  

If this message blessed you, share it with someone who is in a season of becoming.

We’ve walked through an entire season of honest conversations with God — questions that helped shape your identity, your faith, your habits, your community, and your spiritual rhythm.

And in Episode 69, we’re recapping all seven episodes so you can revisit the topics that matter most to your spiritual growth.

Below are the exact questions we explored and the heart behind each one:

EP 62 — “Hey God, I Have Questions” “This whole thing started because my honest questions to God sparked some of the deepest spiritual growth of my life — even in a culture that told me not to question Him.”

EP 63 — “Why Am I Wrestling With the Tension of Becoming?” “Becoming is hard because you’ve never ‘became’ before — and wrestling through that tension is actually biblical.”

EP 64 — “How Do I Find My Tribe?” “You can do life alone, but why would you, when God created us for community and not isolation?”

EP 65 — “How Do I Steward My Blessings Well?” “Stewardship hit me hard — am I truly stewarding my time, finances, relationships, and opportunities in a way that honors God?”

EP 66 — “How Do I Balance My Spiritual Life With My Daily Responsibilities?” “Balancing it all taught me this: it’s not about perfection, it’s about surrender — I have to focus more on submitting than striving.”

EP 67 — “How Do I Maintain the Posture of Being Chosen Yet Unworthy?” “I had to unlearn the world’s definition of worthiness and wrestle with the biblical truth that I’m both chosen and unworthy at the same time.”

EP 68 — “How Do I Steward My Feelings So They Don’t Get in the Way of My Calling?” “Feelings are loud, but they’re not the leader — stewarding my emotions is one of the hardest but most necessary parts of my growth.”

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Let’s grow, ask hard questions, and pursue God with intention. You don’t have to wait for the new year — start now. If you missed any episodes, this recap will guide you through the heart, the tension, the Scripture, and the spiritual growth behind every question we wrestled with.

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In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into spiritual sensitivity, discernment, and the discipline of paying attention to the presence of God.

Last time (in Episode 67), we explored what it means to know you’re chosen yet still feel unworthy. Today, we take that further. When you become more aware of God’s holiness, your spiritual sensitivity often increases — emotionally, mentally, and even physically.

Using 1 Kings 19:11–13, Hebrews 5:14, and Psalm 16:8, we unpack:

• Why God heightens your awareness as you grow in Him
• How sensitivity can serve your calling instead of overwhelming it
• How to let Scripture filter your emotions so your faith leads, not your feelings

This episode will help you develop spiritual maturity, strengthen your discernment, and embrace sensitivity as a gift God uses to draw you closer. If you’ve ever wondered: “Lord… how do I manage what I feel so it doesn’t distract me from what You’ve called me to do?” — this conversation is for you.

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Being chosen by God doesn’t mean being flawless — it means being trusted to carry His power in fragile form. In this episode of Hey God, I Have Questions, Jazmine DeWees reflects on 2 Corinthians 4:7, exploring how to walk in the confidence of being chosen while remaining grounded in humility. Through Scripture and reflection, she unpacks how God’s strength is revealed through our weakness, reminding us that being chosen isn’t about perfection — it’s about surrender.

If you’ve ever asked God how to stay confident without becoming prideful, this episode will help you realign your heart with the truth: the treasure is His — we’re just the vessel.

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In this vulnerable conversation, we dive into what it really means to keep a God-first posture while navigating real life—responsibilities, busyness, and the constant overwhelm that can come with it. This isn’t a picture-perfect discussion; it’s an honest one about what it looks like to seek God, first, in the middle of the mess, not just in the quiet moments, or at our conveniences.

Rooted in Matthew 6:33, this conversation reminds us that balance isn’t found in a perfectly managed schedule but in a surrendered heart that seeks God first. It’s about choosing presence over pressure and faith over frantic striving. May this encourage you to pause, realign, and let your day—and your life—flow from a place of seeking Him first.

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Are you overwhelmed by the very blessings you prayed for? Sounds strange, until it happens. In today’s episode and the third installment of the Hey God, I Have Questions series, we unpack what it really looks like to balance blessings and be a great steward over them. Based on Luke 12:47-48 we unpack how blessings are assignments that we need to be steward over. How are you stewarding your blessings? In this conversation, I endeavor to help you recognize where God is stretching you, how to steward opportunities well, and how to find grace when the blessings feel heavy.

Suggested important areas to steward:

— Time

— Finances

— Open and Closed Doors

— Relationships

— Witness

Key Scriptures: Luke 12:47-48 (AMP)

Tune in for a Journal Prompt and Community Challenge

Comment “I won't let the enemy trick me out of my blessings” if this encouraged you!

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In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, Jazmine DeWees explores what it truly means to find your tribe — the spiritual village that helps you grow, heal, and stay rooted in faith.

Jazmine unpacks why so many believers struggle to find authentic connections, what the Bible says about godly community (Romans 12, Hebrews 10, Acts 2), and how spiritual accountability shapes your walk with Christ.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your journey or prayed for a faith-filled tribe, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, we dive into the tension of becoming who God has called us to be. Drawing from three powerful scriptures—Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32, Paul’s image of jars of clay in 2 Corinthians 4, and the thorn in the flesh in 2 Corinthians 12—we see how struggle, weakness, and dependence on God are all part of spiritual growth.

I also unpack the difference between purpose, calling, and assignment, and how understanding each one can bring clarity to your walk with God. Whether you’re wrestling with your identity, battling your own “thorn,” or simply trying to keep going in the middle of life’s challenges, this episode will remind you that the tension is not a sign of failure—it’s a sign of transformation.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stay faithful when life feels heavy, this conversation will encourage you to lean into God’s process and keep pressing forward.

Tune in, take a deep breath, and be reminded: you are seen, known, and wonderfully made by God. You are different because that's the way God made you.

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I share my heart on being nervous about how I show up in the world as I  trust God’s design and live boldly in His calling. If you’ve ever felt the tension between who you think you should be and who God made you to be, this conversation is for you.

Tune in, take a deep breath, and be reminded: you are seen, known, and wonderfully made by God. You are different because that's the way God made you.

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Wisdom isn’t something we can buy cheaply or gain through shortcuts — it’s a Christian virtue that shapes how we live, decide, and discern. Together we’ll answer three key questions:

1. How not to get wisdom?
2. How we’ve settled for cheap wisdom?
3. How to pursue godly wisdom?

Using biblical examples, like Joseph’s choices in sharing his dreams, we’ll unpack what it means to walk in wisdom that honors God and leads to godly living.

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If you’ve ever wondered how God takes a mess and turns it into a miracle, then tune in. Journal Prompt: What anchors you?

Community Challenge: what's your rhythm in God?

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We’ll explore:

• Why Jesus calls us His friends (John 15:14-15)
• The importance of daily dependence on the Bread of Life (John 6:35)
• What makes prayer effective: faith, obedience, humility, confession, fasting, and more
• Ephesians 1:17—through 3 different Bible translations

This is a soul check. Are you prioritizing prayer or treating it like a backup plan?

Reflection Question/Journal Prompt: How well do you wait on God? Are you approaching prayer as something you "have" to do or something you "get" to do?

Don’t just talk about God—talk to Him. Jump into the comments and let’s talk: What’s one thing you’re praying for right now? Like, Share, and Subscribe if this episode stirred something in your spirit. Drop a comment and tell me what you’re praying for today.

Join the tribe and stay tuned for a free devotional that you can use as you follow this series.

Ways to fight spiritual warfare:

• "Belt of Truth"
• "Breastplate of Righteousness"
• "Footwear with the Gospel of Peace"
• "Shield of Faith"
• "Helmet of Salvation"
• "Sword of the Spirit"

Scriptures:

Ephesians 6: 14-17

Isaiah 52:7; 59:17

Other resources: EduringWord.com

Life Application Bible

Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

Amplified Bible (AMP)

It is my hope that we grow and not crumble. Pray for and with the body of Christ.

This episode was important to me because I had the opportunity to reflect on my personal journey and how I was being discipled long before I even had the language for it. For many of us, the people who’ve poured wisdom into us over the years may not have called it “discipleship”—but if they were teaching us to walk more like Christ, isn’t that exactly what it was?

We explore what it means to honor those who came before us while walking in deeper revelation, and why we must resist the temptation to get ahead of ourselves when we receive new knowledge. Grace is essential.

I also dive into the three key pillars of discipleship outlined in the title):

• Community – We are not formed in isolation. Don’t let the enemy trick you out of the benefits of living in community.
• Correction – True love tells the truth. Pruning was always meant for long-term growth, rather than short-term comfort. 
• Commitment – Discipleship is daily, not just seasonal. Without the sacrifice of commitment, there comes a lack of appreciation. Commit to God and commit to being discipled, being a disciple and discipling others.

Three questions came up as a revelation that I believed the Lord wanted me to meditate on as I journeyed with him and initially began to learn more about discipleship. 

(1) Who am I as a disciple; 

(2) How am I being discipled;  and 

(3) Who am I discipling?  

I believe He wanted me to share these with you today to evaluate where you are in relation to where he wants to take you. Be open to what he wants to say to you.

Scriptures covered include: Matthew 28:19–20 – The Great Commission and our call to make disciples. John 8:31 – Comparing the AMP and MSG versions to reveal deeper meaning in abiding in truth. John 15:8 (NLT) – What it means to bear fruit that multiplies through others. 

This is a soul-shaping conversation for anyone growing in faith, spiritual maturity, or walking out their assignment as a disciple of Christ. Thank you for tuning in and journeying with me, it’s a privilege to walk alongside you, in faith.

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This episode gave us space to pause and reflect on the spiritual journey we've been on so far—starting with salvation, moving through identity, growing in intimacy with God, and now diving deep into repentance and forgiveness. We’ve come too far to turn back now... lol but seriously.

I loved revisiting 2 Chronicles 7:14 to unpack what I call the 4-part formula for forgiveness:

1. Humble yourself

2. Pray to God (ask for forgiveness)

3. Seek Him continually

4. Turn from sinful ways

This episode is both a checkpoint and a heart check, getting us ready for what’s coming next: discipleship, prayer, and eventually, my personal testimony on becoming.

QOTD (Question of the Day): What are you petitioning God for in the areas of salvation, identity, intimacy, repentance or forgiveness?

Community Challenge: Go back through those areas of your life (salvation, identity, intimacy, repentance or forgiveness) and bring it to God in community so that he can challenge us to grow together.

Whether you’re just joining the series or have been walking with me step by step, this episode reminds you why rebuilding with God is worth it. Don’t miss it.

As I share how I’ve learned to take in the beauty around me and hand over the burden of bitterness, you’ll be reminded that repentance isn’t about shame—it’s about freedom. Repentance is about becoming in the way that you were meant to; the complexities journeying through simply being. Strengths, weaknesses and everything in between. I chose to shoot this episode where I was and God meant me where I was. When you choose to be in the mist of your offense, God will meet you right there. In the pain, God will meet you there. When it’s hard to forgive, God will meet you there. In spite of how you feel, God will meet you there. With folks almost knocking over the camera, with me not being formal in my approach, but simply "being"... The true blueprint of becoming is allowing God into the places that you think you have under control over. Because the truth is, we have no control. He is in control. Just welcome Him in, give him room to change the "room" and space to change your mind. Change your mind about offense and change your heart about forgiveness. He did it for me, so I know he can do it for you. And forgiveness isn’t letting someone off the hook—it’s setting yourself free.

🔹 Scriptures to Reflect On:

• Matthew 6:14-15 – “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you…”
• Ephesians 4:31-32 – “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger… forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
• Proverbs 19:11 – “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”
• Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

Are you carrying the weight of unforgiveness in your life?

This week, take intentional time in prayer and reflection. Ask God to show you where offense or unforgiveness may still be lodged in your heart—and give it to Him. Let peace replace the pain and allow God to carry the heavy burden.

Tune in as we explore the transformational nature of true intimacy with Christ. Beyond surface-level faith, this conversation challenges you to examine whether you are walking in real friendship with God—or simply knowing about Him from a distance. We unpack the difference between head knowledge and heart transformation, the weight of obedience in cultivating closeness with God, and how reverence and trust form the foundation of spiritual intimacy.

You’ll hear reflections on the sobering realization that not everyone is a friend of God—and the grace that invites us into deeper communion with Him. Whether you’ve been walking with God for years or you’re just beginning to seek Him for yourself, this episode invites you to go deeper—to know and be known by the only One who truly matters.

Scriptural guidance: 

• Moses face to face with God: Exodus 33:11-16
• Coming close to God: James 4:8
• Obedience & Trust: Hebrews 11
• Prayer: I Peter 5:6-8
• Fellowship: Acts 2:42 

QOTD: Do you know and are you known by God?

Community Challenge: Evaluate your circle

This is only Part 4 of The Blueprint of Becoming: God’s Process of Spiritual Architecture. Stay until the end of the series to receive your free devotional and reflective study guide, I can’t wait to share it with you guys.

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From laughter to tears, we open up about how God's love has transformed us — how we’re no longer who we once were. We have fun and dive deep as we answer three key questions:

• What are some contributing factors that help you identify who you are today?
• Concerning identity, what would you say to your 15-year-old self?
• Who are you [without mentioning the roles you play in life]?

I open this episode with one of my favorite quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson: "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."

We also discuss God’s purpose for our lives, reflect on the promise of Jeremiah 29:11, and stand firmly on the truth of Ephesians 1:5-9.

This conversation is as natural and unfiltered as it gets — the kind that would have happened whether the camera was rolling or not. It’s faith-filled, heartfelt, and packed with the kind of spiritual encouragement your soul needs right now.

Topics We Dive Into:

• Identity in Christ
• Faith vs. Feelings (again 🤷🏾‍♀️)
• The foundation of who God created you to be
• God as the architect of your true identity
• Biblical truth for discovering your identity
• Honest reflections on who we were — and who we’re becoming in Christ

Stay until the end for a little "soul food" — you don’t want to miss it.

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Throughout this series we will cover:

• Spiritual Architecture
• Salvation
• Identity
• Intimacy
• Repentance
• Discipleship 
• Truth
• Sanctification
• My story/My testimony 

In this episode, I’m sharing my own reflections on what I believe it means to walk out our souls salvation continuously, in response to Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins. I reflect on foundational [biblical truths] and some fundamentals of salvation.

We reflect on the impact of God's love mentioned in John 3:16.

It’s my prayer that you expand on this list and add to it. Comment below and let me know of some fundamentals of the way you live out your salvation?

Reflection Question: Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior?

Challenge: How have you taken your salvation for granted? 

This week, take time to sit with that question in prayer. Ask God to show you where He wants to take you deeper, and recommit to growing beyond the basics of your faith.

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I promise you, I’m not here to talk at you — I’m here to walk with you. This isn’t just a podcast series — it’s a spiritual excavation, a rebuilding, a holy realignment with the Chief Architect Himself. In this powerful kickoff episode, we’re laying the foundation by diving deep into what I call Spiritual Architecture.

We’ll explore the 5 Core Spiritual Architecture Layers God often walks us through when He’s rebuilding us from the inside out:

1. Demolition – God removes what can’t support your future. (Things like pride, idols and the weight of trauma…) Jeremiah 1:10; Supporting scriptures: Hebrews 12:27, Jeremiah 12:14-17, Col. 2: 6-7

2. Reset – God lays a new foundation in Christ, establishing his truth in your life. I Corinthians 3:11; Supporting scriptures: Isaiah 28:16

3. Framework – God reveals who we are in Him 2 Corinthians 5:17 Supporting scripture: John 1:3

4. Blueprint – God aligns you with His intentional design for your life. Jeremiah 29:11; Supporting scripture: Proverbs 19:21

5. Inspection & Refinement – Tested and tried. Can’t build anything without first testing that it's sturdy. I Peter 6:7; Supporting scripture: James 1:2-4

In this episode, I encourage you to pause and assess where God currently has you in your own spiritual construction zone. Are you in a season of tearing down old structures, or is He showing you the next layer to build upon? This is not about perfection — it’s about progression. It’s about being honest with yourself and open to what God wants to do in your life. Because becoming isn’t passive — it’s intentional.

Throughout this series, we’ll journey through several themes spiritual architecture (today’s episode), salvation, identity, intimacy, repentance, discipleship, truth, sanctification, and ending with my story / my testimony.

Question of the Day: Which Architectural layer does God currently have you on?

Challenge: Evaluate, poll your friends and family, journal and/orpray about the architectural layer God is currently building in your life. Take time today to thoroughly assess your current season. Is God demolishing something in you, resetting your foundation, or refining what He’s already begun? Be honest. Be open. And most importantly — be available. Let Him show you what’s next.

Let this episode stir your faith, confront your comfort, and inspire you to become who He’s building you to be.

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In this milestone episode, I’m sharing what it really looks like when God starts rebuilding things inside of you—on purpose, in purpose, and with purpose. Whether it’s your faith, your identity, your dreams, or your resilience, God is laying a new foundation, and it’s stronger than ever.

I’ll also share the Eat Don’t Compete story, a powerful quote from J.K. Rowling, and a timely reminder from Psalm 139:23–24 (David's prayer). No matter how uncomfortable or unexpected the process may feel, I’m challenging you to find comfort in growing in community, be more resilient and ultimately stay with God through it all.

This one’s for you if:

You feel like God is rebuilding you!

You’re called to rebuild something for others!!

You’re the resilient woman who knows it’s time to get back up!!!

Remember that even if your journey doesn't look like everyone else -- that's by design.

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In this raw, unpolished, unfiltered podcast trailer I share with you the essence of the Eat Don't Compete podcast, where I've been and how I've grown. I would love to help you understand God's blueprint for EDC 2.0, the show formerly known as the Eat with Her Don't Compete with Her podcast show. The message of this video is the heart of the show, real vulnerable conversations that build community, cultivate a safe space that is faith-based, for women like you and me.

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Eat Don’t Compete has been a part of the online space for 5 years now.

And you’ve gotten used to turning us off and on when you want to through your computers and smart devices. However, we will be LIVE and in color on Saturday, April 8th for our first in-person event.

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Welcome Back to another episode of Eat w/ Her Don’t Compete w/ Her Podcast Show & this is your host Jazmine.

In today’s episode, we post the questions: Have you ever thought to yourself, “I am on my way? And what does it feel like to be on your way?” Are you impatient on your journey? We don’t talk enough about the process we all must go through as we journey from where we are to where we want to be. We either talk about how we start or brag about how we end, leaving our journey to be this mystery that everyone around us must figure out. Do you have selective memory regarding the more challenging moments in your life? How can anyone learn lessons from your life when you are leaving out the most important parts?

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Welcome Back to another episode of Eat w/ Her Don’t Compete w/ Her Podcast Show & this is your host Jazz. In today’s episode, we discuss staying grounded. The four main ways that I stay grounded and my suggestions for how you can stay grounded. I speak about practicing gratitude, maintaining the right perspective, sustaining my faith, and the the love of my family being the main ways I stay grounded.

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Welcome Back to another episode of Eat w/ Her Don’t Compete w/ Her Podcast Show & this is your host Jazz. In today’s episode, we will be discussing how to and the importance of giving folks the opportunity to grow. We can form so many opinions from the unchecked facts of yester-years but the reality of most situations is that just because you knew a person doesn’t mean you know them. How often does the drama of your youth taint the promise of your adult life? I see all too often how family and friends live off of the understanding of who someone was without giving that family member or friend the opportunity to grow, or even recognizing that they have grown.

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Welcome Back to another episode of Eat w/ Her Don’t Compete w/ Her Podcast Show & this is your host Jazz. In today’s episode, we will be discussing insecurities, specifically perception. Perception is the acceptance we think we need from the outside world or even the validation we are looking for from within. How much time are you investing in your persona, reputation, and the way others view you? If happiness is an inside job, why do we work so hard to get the attention of others? How much are you actually willing to pay to get noticed? How much of our permanent integrity are you willing to bargain for just 15 minutes of fame? We see this all too often in our society, so I thought this would be the perfect way to close out our Insecurity series. I believe it’s time that we address dysfunctional societal norms, like this one. 🤔

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Welcome to another episode of Eat w/ Her Don’t Compete w/ Her Podcast Show & I am your host Jazz. Today's episode is part II of my series on Insecurities. In a world filled with toxic masculinity, fueled by a generation that indicates you are either too feminine or too masculine, my question is… what is a man to do? No matter what kind of man you identify as, you’ve faced, will face or are currently facing insecurities. It’s inevitable. Is it hard for you to admit to yourself that you are insecure about something because you did not grow up using that language to express yourself? Are your insecurities driven by the feelings you never get to express? Do you define your manhood by financial securities, emotional ignorance, or even societal pressures?

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Welcome Back to another episode of Eat w/ Her Don’t Compete w/ Her Podcast Show & this is your host Jazz.

In today’s episode, we will be discussing insecurities. Does you lack of confidence indicate that you are in some way inferior to your self-reliant companion? Do your insecurities cause you to act out in an unhealthy way? Does your focus on these insufficiencies help or hurt your ability to cope with anxiety, apprehensiveness, uncertainties, and feelings of self-doubt? Are you more insecure because you deal with your insecurities privately? Are they more secure because they cope with insecurities publicly? To be insecure is to not have the confidence or to be uncertain, beset by fear and anxiety. What are your insecurities and how do you deal with them? 🤔

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Welcome Back to another episode of Eat w/ Her Don’t Compete w/ Her Podcast Show & this is your host Jazz.

In today’s episode I will be speaking to you about peace. Have you ever debated the idea of standing up for your good name? In the wake of doing so, you know that you would most definitely ruffle some feathers but the feather that matters the most is yours. Does standing up for your name come at the cost of others' peace? Does standing up for your name come at the cost of your own peace? What cost are you willing to pay for your name? What cost are you willing to pay for your peace? 🤔

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Welcome Back to another episode of Eat w/ Her Don’t Compete w/ Her Podcast Show & this is your host Jazz. Today’s episode is titled, Marinate, it just Tastes Different . Have you ever gone to a restaurant and realized almost immediately that they did not season their food 😤🤮? Have you ever gone to a [mostly Caribbean] restaurant and realized that they marinated their food days😋? How do you know, well you can taste the difference. Listen until the end of the show for today’s affirmation, updates and announcements. I am looking forward to speaking with you about taking the necessary time to marinate. In today’s society I know this seems like something foreign, with many people emerging as overnight success stories, but I think there is much to be said about the person who takes time to develop the things they want to last forever.

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Welcome Back to another episode of Eat w/ Her Don’t Compete w/ Her Podcast Show & I am your host Jazz. In today’s episode, I am speaking on forming more communities and how it is the remedy to internal calamity. I also share some of my foundational reasons as to why the EDC Community was formed in the first place. I speak of the calamity that could have been and affirm that we will continue to live a purpose-fueled existence. In this episode, I am introducing a new segment, affirmations. Stay tuned until the end for updates and announcements.

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Welcome Back to another episode of Eat w/ Her Don’t Compete w/ Her Podcast Show & this is your host Jazz. New Season New Episodes New Goals!!! If this is your first time tuning into the show, please go back to some of our older content and learn a little bit more about what we do here. Then tell a friend to tell a friend, leave us a review, a rating and don’t forget to subscribe. If you are returning, we’ve missed you and you know what to do.

In today’s episode I talk about my summer, the break I took from the show and why. I also speak about the importance of doing things at the right time, creativity as well as learning and journeying through mistakes. And don’t leave too soon because I have a special announcement at the end of the episode and get this, the entire episode is only 30mins. That within itself is exciting 😉

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Today's episode is a continuation of last week's episode [For the Culture Series - Black Music month PART I], featuring cultural conversationalist Ms. Angelica Smith. Angelica is a music artist and podcaster herself. She has that "it" factor that lets you know she is culturally relevant and sound minded. We had so much fun with this conversation that it lasted way past our normal time. What can I say, the convo got good.

At this point in the conversation we spoke about blackness being this complex thing that is mostly misunderstood and often interpreted by "others" and had to question if we are okay with that.

What does music do for you?

How do you connect it to your culture? Your blackness?

Do not miss out on hearing about how the black culture is made up of so many individually beautiful ingredients that collectively come together to form an amazing pot of gumbo and this gumbo is called "Blackness".

"Music holds me." Angelica Smith #itsthebarsforme

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In today’s show I started another series, I hope you guys aren't tried of me ... not yet? Cool. Today I set down with a cultural conversationalist Ms. Angelica Smith. Angelica is a music artist and podcaster herself. She has that "it" factor that lets you know she is culturally relevant and sound minded.

I wanted to talk about culture, so reaching out to Jellie was a no brainer. Fun fact, we've literally never met. That is a true testament to the beauty and familiarity that culture brings to the black community. This episode is a conversation, specifically on the cultural component of Black Music, in celebration of black music month.

Without giving away the entire episode, I will say that I think you would particularly enjoy how Angelica shares with us what separates our culture as black peoplke from other cultures. I know you will enjoy her take on what music does for us emotionally. She has a way of understanding where we were, while relating it to where we are and having hope for where we want to go.

Lean in, this is not an episode you want to miss. This is a conversation you want to hear. Do not miss out on hearing about how the black culture is made up of so many individually beautiful ingredients that collectively come together to form an amazing pot of gumbo and this gumbo is called "Blackness".

It's a celebration, so stay tuned for part II where Jellie shares her call to action with you. Part II - Monday, June 14, 2021

"Music holds me." Angelica Smith

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Welcome back to another episode of Eat w/ Her Don’t Compete w/ Her Podcast Show. If this is your first time tuning into the show, please don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review. If you are returning, and haven’t subscribed, come on now, what are you waiting for? How am I going to build community without you? Subscribe, leave a rating, I love reading yout reviews, share with your friends and family.

Today’s show went a little differently, I did not have 1 guest on or even two...chileeee I had 4. Four incredible millennial mother’s spoke about motherhood, wanting and raising children and their own childhood experiences. We are not only talking about being mothers, we also discussed our own mothers and what we perceived their journeys to be. We also discussed the correlation between who our mothers were to us and who we wanted for our children.

It will inspire you to hear about the kind of mother Shakera grew up with, you can see how the ideal black woman shaped Shakera into the ideal black woman.

Claudia reflects the reality that many millennial women are facing in the 2021 workforce. It’s a challenge but she finds solicit in knowing that she is not the only one dealing with this challenge and that it’s the “new norm”.

Ashley explains to us the power of submission and how the mirroring ideals of what she believed was her mother’s weakness was actually what shaped Ashley and built her strength.

You guys must have to wait and hear how Phiara explains to us the cultural explanation and connection between the woman she became her own idea or realization of blackness. Trust me it will blow your mind.

Stay tuned for PART II dropping on Mother’s Day (CTA end of PART II), to hear more about healing… specifically about the power of healing well.

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• CLAUDIA: IG - @claudiemae FB - Claudia Marie Peterson
• SHAKERA: IG - @dessertpixie @dessertpixiejewelry FB - Shakera Rosa
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• ASHLEY: IG - @4theloveofash FB - Ashley Smith

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In today's episode, I had the opportunity to interview another guest which was the start of my series BECOMING: A Woman in History. To start this series, I invited Mrs. Deidre Williams Pittman to our show to discuss Keeping Faith in a Faithless Industry. Deidre is a Faith Empowerment Coach and a Marketplace Strategist. Deidre is impactful in how she discusses her journey with us, telling us all about how she learned about what faith truly is, how she used those pivotal moments in her life to thrust her directly into God's arms, in an effort for him to direct her path. And what a road she has traveled. She emphasizes how it was important for her to understand her walk with God as it coincided with her understanding of what womanhood is. In "becoming" she realizes that she is still evolving into who God wants her to be. If you want to learn more about how to keep the faith in a faithless industry, tune in now! I am looking forward to reading your reviews, seeing your subscriptions come in and reading your comments on this week's episode… Tune in now for an impactful conversation. Eat Don’t Compete is available at www.JazmineDeWees.com, Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcast and wherever you listen to your podcast.

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"Today will never start again. Don't waste it with a false start or no start at all," Og Mandino. Remix, "2021 will never start again. Don't waste it with a false start or no start at all," Jazmine DeWees. Let's discuss all things 2020, from COVID-19 to stimulus packages to civil unrest and let us not forget those MAGA maniacs. Listen to the end to hear about what's coming down the pipeline in 2021.

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Bi-weekly audio show w/ discussions around topics that women face as they move throughout life. With your host Jazmine DeWees (@jd_ispeak) stirring the ship, who knows how deep we can dive into each topic. It is her intention to leverage this platform into a sisterhood network. The core theme of the show is that we shouldn't be in competition w/ anyone but ourselves. She is intentional to support, connect and impact women like you. It is her mission to help women stop wasting time and energy on things that are not purpose-fueled rather that which ignites your soul. Tune in now! If you want to pour into this endeavor, please feel free to do so... who am I to stop you.

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