In the premiere episode of the Soul Story® Show, host Brooke-Sidney welcomes Shelah Marie —author of Unruly, founder of Curvy, Curly, Conscious, and a leading voice in self-love and radical authenticity.

This conversation dives deep into themes of healing, identity, and empowerment. Shelah shares her journey of embracing her full self, discussing the importance of "main character energy," the practice of "Serious Daydreaming," and the courage it takes to live unapologetically.

Key Takeaways:

• Embracing one's full identity without apology
• The transformative power of self-love and acceptance
• Practices for reclaiming personal power and authenticity
• What it means to manifest in a "crooked room" as a Black woman

💬 Notable Quote:

“If self-love is the destination, self-acceptance is the vehicle.” – Shelah Marie

📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=latiLSKent8

🔗 Connect with Shelah Marie:

• Website: shelahmarie.com
• Instagram: @theshelahmarie
• Buy her book: https://amzn.to/43wvhjR

🔗 Connect with Brooke-Sidney:

• Website: brookesidneybooks.com

• Instagram: @thebrookesidney

• Buy her book, the Mama Love Planner™: https://amzn.to/4jnzCfc

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