Akii Lanier: Learning to Break Our Hard Exteriors and Unveiling Our True Selves

We sit down with Kuukua Eshun an award-winning filmmaker, director, writer and all-around creative who raises awareness about social issues and mental health through her writing and films. In this episode, we speak on the ways in which we are meant to steward our creative gifts as Christians to glorify our very creative God. LET'S GET INTO IT!...What did you enjoy about our conversation? Did something stick out to you?Let me know below in the comments! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT :)If you like what you've heard, please LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE + FOLLOW US ON IG: www.instagram.com/victoryovercircumstance

We sit down with Brenda Palmer, author, preacher, and podcast host to discuss her background and how she ended up saying YES to Jesus' call on her life to preach! We talk about how we can go about finding ourselves in Christ when we lose sight of what he's put in us, as well as how that led to writing her first book, "The Journey of Yes: The Everyday Adventure of Radical Obedience". We also talk about the ways in which you can use social media to push your ministry and serve Jesus' Kingdom; because He will use ALL things to satisfy His purpose.

WELCOME BACK Y'ALL!!!After a 4 year hiatus, Mamé Adjei is back as the host of the Victory Over Circumstance Podcast! VOC is a Christian rooted podcast and platform that celebrates the resilience and healing journeys of women who’ve overcome personal battles to walk in their God-given purpose. It’s real, heartfelt storytelling — centered on faith, growth, and victory through all of life’s challenges; reminding us that we are NOT our circumstances! In the season 2 premiere of the Victory Over Circumstance Podcast...Mamé dives into her personal life and shares about her struggles these past few years. From mental health, to failed relationships, to grief; she is not afraid to dive in deep and get to the meaning of it -- all while growing in her faith in Jesus Christ. ...What did you enjoy about our conversation? Let me know below in the comments! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT :)

Kirstin is a powerful and dynamic young woman who’s recent circumstances have been nothing but fuel to her purpose of uplifting + teaching others, and showcasing FAITH. Kirstin, shortly after moving to Los Angeles, CA with dreams of creating a lane for herself in the entertainment industry, was diagnosed with Cancer in July 2019, and endured 6months of intensive chemotherapy to eradicate it. With the unfailing support of her family and friends, she battled this time in her life like a champ, and was cancer-free by the turn of the new year. She has since relocated to Louisiana where she continues to build with her family, a beautiful church and ministry Lift City Churcg, and a platform for Christian families to seek guidance and support while empowering them through faith, called The Modern Christian Family. She is also embarking on a new venture to make everyone feel beautiful with her cosmetic subscription box, BeatBox. With interests in fashion, home decorating, cooking, curating a healthy lifestyle, and “all things cute”, we can’t wait to see what Kirstin does next! Her story is truly one of VICTORY over circumstance.

Deddeh is a lifestyle, beauty, and fashion influencer who was raised in Liberia & Ghana, in west Africa. She immigrated to the US to continue her studies to become a nurse when she began modeling and realized how racist the industry was. This birthed the viral project she is most known for “The Black Mirror Project” where she challenged high fashion campaigns using only white models. She soon pivoted and began her blog. Through out her journey though she has been with a lot of push back from her audience about the fact that her partner is white even though she continues to champion issues that black women face. Can you fight for black women and have a white partner? We discuss it all!

Our last conversation was so good we had to keep it going! Part 2 gets emotional, so get ready to get REAL! Akii Lanier is a successful highly established model who has a heart of literal Gold. After experiencing many hardships growing up in a mixed race household and struggling to define her own identity, while fighting off bullies in school each day, she wins a modeling competition which affords her the chance at a new and exciting life in Miami where she falls prey to life in the “fast lane”. We discuss how her journey has led to her overall growth. PART 2 

Akii Lanier is a successful highly established model who has a heart of literal Gold. After experiencing many hardships growing up in a mixed race household and struggling to define her own identity, while fighting off bullies in school each day, she wins a modeling competition which affords her the chance at a new and exciting life in Miami where she falls prey to life in the “fast lane”. We discuss how her journey has led to her overall growth.

In this episode, we dive into the unique journey of Melody Rae. A college drop out who once had dreams to someday play basketball for the WNBA decides to model on a whim, changing her life. She is now an actress, and entrepreneur who’s fitness business is now booming. Her faith and modes to feel self love, have grounded her and propelled her to success. Tap in !

In this episode, Mame discusses reasons why she wanted to begin a platform and podcast like this which allows its listeners to chime in and contribute with their own stories of triumph over their obstacles; noting that although all of our circumstances may be different, our experiences are universal. And sharing ourselves with one another is what will bond us and break barriers.

Research and recent data has shown that depression and anxiety amongst teens age 15-19 has shot up 62%, and 44% for younger teens 10-14 (per 100,00 girls according to reported U.S. hospital admissions for non-fatal self-harming); suicide rates have also gone up significantly. What is the cause of heightened depression in our country? Is it the advent of social media? We explore the effects of social media on our mental health, and how social media has become the unavoidable drug of choice for many people.