Speaking the truth isn't easy, but it's powerful. In this episode, Angel Charmaine revisits her first book, Speak with Chic: One Woman Ten Truths, and unpacks why silence costs us more than honesty ever could. If you've been holding in your story, this is your reminder that the truth matters, your story matters, and it can set both youi and someone else free.

Have you ever felt like you’re performing your way through life while smiling, clapping, and keeping it all together on the outside and quietly exhausted on the inside? That’s the performer mask, and it’s one of the heaviest we wear.

In this episode of the SpeakUpSis Podcast, Angel Charmaine unpacks why we learn to perform, what it really costs us, and how to finally take the mask off.

Tune in for this week’s Mirror Moment and be reminded that performance may win applause, but authenticity builds connection.

We’ve all said it: “I don’t have time for this,” but most of the time, it isn’t really about the clock, it’s about avoidance. In this episode, Angel Charmaine unpacks how the busyness mask keeps us from facing hard truths, what it costs us when we keep running, and the freedom that comes from being honest about our priorities.

If you’ve been hiding behind busy, this conversation is your reminder that time isn’t the problem. The truth is that authenticity means making space for what matters most.

Tune in for this week’s Mirror Moment and find the courage to stop running from the things that need your attention.

We hear the word authenticity everywhere, but what does it really mean to live authentically, and why does it matter? In this kickoff episode, Angel Charmaine, author and inspirational conversationalist, unpacks the difference between performance and authenticity and shares a personal story about what happens when you choose to show up real instead of polished.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re wearing a mask or running on empty trying to keep it all together, this conversation will remind you that authenticity may not always be the easiest path, but it is always the winning one.

Listen in and be encouraged to put the performance down and step into the freedom of being fully you.

In this episode of the Speak Up Sis Podcast, we shine a spotlight on author Deborah Jefferson in our new Author Showcase series. Deborah opens up about the inspiration behind her book A Rose Wrapped in Thorn, a powerful story of love, loss, and healing. She takes us behind the scenes of her writing process, her journey to publishing, and how her personal experiences shaped the pages of this deeply moving work. Whether you're an aspiring writer or a book lover seeking stories that touch the soul, this conversation offers insight, wisdom, and a reminder that beauty often blooms through adversity.

In this episode, Angel Charmaine encourages you to embrace your God-given uniqueness and recognize that your authentic self is your greatest asset. She shares three ideas for you to think about and settle within yourself to help you show up authentically. Angel wraps this episode with an action activity to get you started on your journey to tapping into the power of showing up as you are. You can contact Angel Charmaine at podcast@speakupsis.com to share your questions and/or comments about this segment. Also follow the show on FB and IG @speakupsispodcast.

This episode of SpeakUpSis Podcast is a One-on-One w/Angel and guest Nya Simone. Nya is an accomplished musician and visionary founder of the Make Us Known (MUK) initiative that seeks to empower youth through education and career readiness. It's always an honor to create space for young adults to speak up and share their stories to inspire the stories of others.