In this heartfelt episode of The Q-Chat, host Shronda Armstrong sits down with model, mother, and Bravo's King’s Court cast member Tari Elegele. From growing up in a large family to facing grief, single motherhood, and reclaiming her voice, Tari opens up about her real-life journey to self-love and healing.

She shares how losing her first love reshaped her world, how she found the strength to open her heart again, and why self-love became her foundation. Vulnerable, raw, and empowering, this episode is a reminder that you are love, and that healing starts within.

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Tari Elegele
01:30 – Modeling Beginnings and Her Mother’s Influence
02:35 – Growing Up in a Large Family & Humble Roots
05:15 – Cultural Identity & Dual Heritage
06:20 – Challenges in Modeling as a Woman of Color
10:13 – Career Highlights: From Volkswagen to WhatsApp
12:52 – Letting Go of the 9–5 & Embracing Authenticity
17:30 – Grief, Loss, and the Story of Troy
23:40 – Choosing to Open Her Heart to Love Again
29:15 – Saying Yes to King’s Court
32:33 – Insecurity, Singleness & Self-Worth
38:00 – Building Sisterhood on Reality TV
41:04 – Self-Love, Reflection & Daily Affirmation
45:16 – Tari’s Closing Words: “I Am Love”

Connect with Shronda at ⁠⁠⁠www.geauxqueen.com⁠⁠⁠ for podcast episodes, magazine features, Pink Reign calls, and in-person empowerment events in Dallas. And remember: Geaux reclaim your power. Geaux walk in your truth. And most importantly—Geaux love ya’self.

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In this raw and vulnerable solo episode of The Q-Chat, host Shronda Armstrong invites listeners into a deeply personal space of reflection following the unexpected passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. With heavy hearts and open minds, we explore the impact of sudden loss—not just of a beloved figure many of us grew up with, but of time, opportunity, and the unspoken words we often leave behind.

Shronda shares candid thoughts on mortality, grief, and how celebrity deaths can stir something profound within us. This conversation journeys through the importance of mending relationships, letting go of resentment, and choosing to live each day with intention. From her own challenges with forgiveness to the urgency of honoring our loved ones while they’re still here, this episode is an emotional reminder of how fragile life truly is.

As you listen, you’ll be encouraged to reevaluate your connections, cherish your time, walk in your purpose, and find joy in the present moment—even on the hard days. Because in the end, death reminds us of one simple truth: we must live while we’re still here.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Reflections on Mortality and Celebrity Deaths
11:31 – The Impact of Death on Personal Relationships
21:14 – Living with Purpose and Gratitude
31:32 – Embracing Life and Overcoming Fear
41:55 – Closing Message: Live, Love, and Geaux Love Ya’self

Connect with Shronda at ⁠⁠www.geauxqueen.com⁠⁠ for podcast episodes, magazine features, Pink Reign calls, and in-person empowerment events in Dallas. And remember: Geaux reclaim your power. Geaux walk in your truth. And most importantly—Geaux love ya’self. 💗👑

Follow for weekly conversations on self-love, healing, and empowerment.

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In this powerful episode of The Q-Chat, we’re joined by the dynamic Telesa Wright—Luxury Certified Real Estate Broker, Certified Elevation Coach, award-winning author of Look Back For What, and founder of the healing movement Patio Conversations. Telesa opens up about her journey of confronting past trauma, releasing abandonment wounds, and reclaiming her identity with boldness and grace.

Through transparency, purpose, and truth, she shares how she turned pain into power and continues to create judgment-free spaces for women to rise. Whether you're on a healing journey or redefining your worth, this conversation will remind you that you don’t have to look back to validate your power.

It’s time to Geaux reclaim your power.

• The meaning behind her powerful book Look Back For What

• How Telesa turned trauma and abandonment into purpose and empowerment

• Reclaiming identity after shame and emotional wounds

• The heart and mission behind Patio Conversations and its national impact

• Why healing isn’t optional if you want to break generational cycles

• How she balances roles as a real estate broker, coach, speaker, and author

• The mindset shift every woman must make to rise with intention

• Her definition of self-love—and how it evolved through her journey

• Advice to her younger self and women still carrying their past

Connect with Shronda at ⁠www.geauxqueen.com⁠ for podcast episodes, magazine features, Pink Reign calls, and in-person empowerment events in Dallas. And remember: Geaux reclaim your power. Geaux walk in your truth. And most importantly—Geaux love ya’self. 💗👑

Follow for weekly conversations on self-love, healing, and empowerment.

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