Introduction to Free Concepts

Introducing the host. Sharing our mission, experiences, testimonies and overcoming adversities. Unmasking. If I can do it, so can you! 

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Unmasking Fear and Embracing Healing

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Welcome to Free Concepts Everyone , where we motivate , educate and elevate . I am your host , shaniqua , and thank you so much for tuning in to my very first podcast episode . It is a joyful moment for me to have my very own platform so I can spread love , knowledge and wisdom that I've gained through my very own experiences . Let me ask you a few questions . First , are you tired of the mediocre life routines or not being fulfilled , and are you tired of being used , mistreated and having failed relationships , whether that's friendships , family ships , co-workerships or intimate relationships , and are you just sick and tired of being sick and tired and fed up with the world's negativity ? Then this is the podcast that will change your life forever and for the better . Before I go any further , my name again is Shaniqua .

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I'm a woman , mother and healer . I'm originally from Jamaica , queens , new York . Go Queens , go New York . I have raised three amazing children , mostly as a single parent , and successfully broken generational cycles . I am only 49 years young and look nothing like what I've been through . I dash around like I'm 29 and that's a miracle and a blessing within itself , especially with all the ailments that I have . There is nothing , pretty much , that I haven't been through . I have had 26 losses , some by murder , suicide and natural causes . I have been through all types of abuse . I have worked 45 jobs , from Waitress into corporate Fortune 500 companies . I even worked for Usher at Usher's New Look . I even had my own business for five years elevating women through fashion . I also lived in 10 states , from North to South . I have been engaged five times , married three and divorced . I was also homeless recently , which led me to TikTok to talk about my journey , which gained me over 17,000 TikTok fan members and only just a few months from sharing my stories and posting inspirational videos . Shout out to Community of Unity , my platform on TikTok . We made a job . Shout out to Usher and his team for doing an amazing job with at-risk youth over 20 years .

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These are a few things that I wanted to highlight to help you understand that I feel you and that there is hope for you as well . If I can do it and God can do it for me , then without a doubt , he can do it for you . You must have faith and believe in it in order for it to manifest . The amazing part about all of what I just said is that I got through those things and I am , in my right mind , not on any medications and I didn't take nobody out y'all , but for real . That should speak volumes . It should show that if I can come out on the other side , then you can do it too .

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Now I know that parts of my life may seem crazy to the average person , but I'm not average . You may think , dang , she's been through a lot , and I have . Or you might be thinking that this woman sounds unstable as hell . But , on the contrary , at times we must have seasons of instability , some shakeups that will teach valuable lessons to find the answers in which we are seeking all along through life's journey . I'd rather listen to someone that has experienced all aspects of life rather than listen to somebody that hasn't been through anything . You wouldn't go to a mechanic for surgery . You would go to someone who is experienced , and I am clearly experienced . I think we all can agree on that . I have plenty of experience .

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I like to call it life's journey , because we all only exist until we actually go on the journey , going for that ride . The meaning of living is being active , the meaning of life is to exist , but the meaning of journey is to an act of traveling . So we only exist until we live by going wherever the journey takes you . At times , we must go wherever we're led in order to figure out who we are and what our purpose is . Through my own personal journey , I was led to many places and for a long time not understanding why my life was what it was , because it didn't look like anything I witnessed and it didn't look like , you know , it wasn't right from what society's stance was . But God told me that I had to go through all of what I've been through so that I could break generational curses and one day speak to people and share my testimonies in order to help change the world and yes , I just said change the world . I feel that because if I share my story of my growth with you and you share your stories too to help others and so on , then we are changing one at a time and over time .

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Hopefully , we can all heal in the name of love . If I can do it , so can you . I believe that God has equipped me for this season . He has me on assignment . Y'all , I promise to be genuine , authentic and transparent in my episodes , but you must be willing to listen without judgmental ears and do the work of unmasking yourself , one day at a time , healing the old wounds , getting basically to the root of the pain . I would love for us to challenge ourselves , to take off the mask that hinders our growth . It takes away from who God created us truly to be , and many of us have been hiding behind it for years , trying to be someone that we aren't just to impress or please others . So let's start an evolution . So let's say it's an evolution . Well , I'll assume that you said it and you're with me , as well as thousands of others it's time to heal .

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This is the season of restoration and healing . I know we may feel unworthy of God's forgiveness , his grace and mercy , but he has a plan for each of us and no matter what you've been through , he will still use you for His glory . Remember it's His plan and His divine timing . If things don't go your way , you know what ? Know that God has something better . So don't give up . I will be sharing secrets of my soul with you in hopes that you will uncover the mask that you currently possess and open up to share your own stories , your own personal stories or testimonies , in order to set yourself free free of the very thing that holds many of us back from our purpose and that is fear . Fear of people judging you , fear of starting a business , fear of writing that book , fear of success , fear of love , fear of unpacking the traumas , even from childhood , fear of just being naked and vulnerable in front of the world . Fear is the number one thing that holds us back from our purpose , and the very reason that we are here on this earth is purpose .

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When I was younger , I was fearless and I lived on my own terms and I wasn't afraid of anything until I got older , probably because I had so much more to lose . But I let the enemy talk me out of things behind fear . But after my last divorce , I decided to take time for me and go through the healing process and unpack those things , and I finally decided to stop ignoring God's call . God said that it was time to transform into the person that he needed me to be . Playtime and people pleasing was over . It was time to stop running and answer his call , and it's also time for you to stop running as well .

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Look , if I'm being honest , I feel like what can I do ? I'm no one special , but he sends wounded people to me , even animals , because I have this gift . Strangers will share their deepest stories with me , and God will always give me something profound to say to them and encourage them . He also replayed all of the things that he brought me through . There were times that I knew I should have been dead , but he kept me for a reason , and I believe that their reason is to share my stories and what lessons I got out of them . With the devil meant for my bad , god made it good All my life . Demons and devils have tried to take me out , but here I am and here I stand , just one of God's miracles . Even in the middle of the storm , I danced and laughed through it , refusing to lay down and die . My name , y'all , should have really been victory . Victory is an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle or game or any other competition , but if you look back at all of the things that you've been through , I'm sure that you could say your name should have been victory , or victory too .

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There is so much that we can learn from looking at someone else's life without judgy eyes . Either we want to emulate their life or we don't want those situations for our lives . One way or another , it helps us choose what life we want to live and whether it's positive or negative . You have free will . My mission here is to help as many people as I can to blossom into the best version of themselves . Our episodes will motivate , educate so you can elevate . I would love for us to heal the past so that we can all walk into our future better and stronger than ever . I'm sharing the mess so that I can bring out the best . There are layers to all of us , so let's peel back these layers and get our healing groove .

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On y'all . We will have different topics every week , co-host or guest on from time to time , we will have giveaways and so much more , but what's most important is that we will be healing together . You are not alone . So , to my women never let anyone dim your light . Shine like the star that you are . To my men stay strong and know that you are loved . To my parents out there the struggle is real . I'm just going to say the struggle is real , but I know firsthand , of course . But you are up for the challenge . It's not easy , but it's definitely going to be worth it in the long run .

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Stay in there and to everyone change the world and don't let it change you , be your unique , weird , different self . And don't worry about what others' opinions are of you that ain't none of your business . That is their issue . Because I believe that your haters are definitely motivators . I love to prove the haters wrong by never stopping . Thank you for listening .

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Before I close out , I would like to leave you with these words First , corinthians , 13 , 4 through 8 . Love is patient , love is kind , it does not envy or boast , it is not proud , it does not dishonor others , it is not self-seeking , it is not easily angered , it keeps no record of wrongs . Love does not delight in evil , but rejoices with the truth . It always protects , always trusts , always hopes , always perseveres , and with rejoices with the truth . That's what we're going to do on here . We're going to tell the truth so that we can heal and set ourselves

Free Concepts Podcast

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free .

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Guys , we will air episodes every Monday morning to start your week off right with some laughs , some truths and some lessons . So tune in next week for Free Concepts' first episode , y'all Woo , and our topic will be church hurts . If you have any comments or if you want to write in , please email us at freeconceptspodcastsatgmailcom . Again , that is Free Concepts with an S Podcastsatgmailcom . Thank you so much again . I appreciate your time with me . You could have been anywhere else , but you chose to listen to me and be kind to others . Show them some grace , the same grace that God gives us . Happy Monday . Have a blessed rest of your week . Peace and love .