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Uncomfortability is Non-Negotiable

Sometimes God puts you in uncomfortable places to push you to move or make changes. As I grow older, my uncomfortability is non-negotiable. So maybe you need that push to do what’s best for you too.

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This blog may rub some people the wrong way and for that I apologize, however, hopefully by the end of listening to the podcast and reading the blog, you’ll get a better understanding of why looking out for my well being is non-negotiable.

Dana Chanel

As a woman, as an entrepreneur; I am constantly learning that I have to be assertive, speak my mind and be solid. This is in regards to business and personal relationships. Some people think just because you’re not getting cursed out, or my neck isn’t rolling, that I’m okay with certain situations. When in actuality, I am trying to keep my peace, my sanity and not come off as the angry black woman. My poetry and my art are my self expression and therapy for me. Oddly enough, doing this podcast and writing this blog gives me the opportunity to vent and sometimes just hear myself out loud. So when my clients receive emails and contracts from me, I have put my all into making sure that neither one of us are stressed, and that neither of us is uncomfortable. I love my clients, we get to know each other really well and sometimes that can be too a fault. However, please understand that NiSi’s Eyes is still a business and will be structured accordingly. So as I continue to gain knowledge, experience life, receive lessons, achieve victories, and sometimes be uncomfortable; things have to shift.

My uncomfortability is non-negotiable!

I may lose some clients, my circle of friends may get smaller but it is just about as big as a mustard seed already, but I have to make sure I’m good in all situations that I allow myself to be in. I’ve tolerated things for too long and I am the one that feels some kind of way at the end of the day, and in most cases it’s because there was miscommunication or something was lost in translation.

James Fortune

God knows what I can handle, and I have been put in some positions that could’ve broken some people. There were times that I felt that I’d break as well. I’ve been in positions where I didn’t know how rent was going to be paid, in positions where I was taken advantage of, someone breaking in my car within minutes of me coming back to my car with my child. God has put me in some uncomfortable positions because he knows I probably won’t move due to being content. So in being content, I don’t feel like I am using my gifts or growing as I should and being a vessel for others. So, that tells me it’s time to move. So in relationships, business and personal, I have to state what I require! If by me having requirements doesn’t work with you or your finances, I may not be the right person for you. Thank you for thinking of me… maybe next time or next lifetime.

Taronza Graves

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There have been times where I haven’t spoken up because I was worried about how someone would feel or how they would take the information. However, that puts me in a position where I am the one stressed out and the other person/people may not have any idea that they are stressing me out and making me uncomfortable. Lately, I have been speaking out more on life lessons. Coming up as the baby of the family and a preacher’s kid, I haven’t spoken out about my life experiences because I knew my parents would hear it and it may affect them in a certain way. There’s a lot of poetry that I haven’t put out publicly because it’s my truth and in some cases, it’s erotic poetry so I keep those things out of the public eye as much. I am 40 years old and a lot of times still feel like I’m still a little girl. It is an uncomfortable fight that I have with myself on a regular.

As I am growing personally as a woman and in relationships, it allows me to grow in business as well.

Here’s what’s changing for me to be comfortable in my business and personal life:

-Yonitry Part 2 & 3 will be out by the end of the year and more of my life will be revealed

-I will walk more, drink more water and figure out my migraine triggers

-Out of town/overnight bookings (which means you have signed a contract and put a deposit in) will now include the fees to cover my hotel room for the duration of travel

-Relationships/ Situationships require 2 people, I will not be the one doing the most reaching and that same energy not be returned

-All Bridal/Pageant appointments will require a 30 min or less video chat to make sure we’re on the same page and review contract

-I will push myself to be involved in more opportunities to share my art (poetry and visual)

-I am releasing a poetry/vocal album by the end of the year along with my first book

-I will continue to be available to communicate and help my clients the best way I can so that they continually feel comfortably flawless.

Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Click HERE to schedule a what day works best for you or feel free to email me at: info@NiSisEyes.com with the subject: Through the Eyes of NiSi: The Podcast

Through the Eyes of NiSi: Episode 30 (A New Start)

We’re back and we’re now streaming through Anchor/ Spotify. I’ve received some questions about how to hear the show so we’ll use the blog to answer some of the questions.

  1. Will the show air on Wednesdays at 10am? No, you don’t have to listen at 10am weekly, however, new shows will be uploaded on or before Wednesday morning. This makes it easy to find, and means you’ll be notified when new episodes are released.
  2. How can I hear the show? Currently, you can only listen via the Spotify and Anchor app.
  3. Do I have to have Spotify or Anchor app to listen to the podcast? Yes, you can go to Spotify webpage, or use the app. Most of my shows will include music, so you will have to add the Spotify or Anchor app to your phone. You’ll get a snippet of the music if you only have a free Spotify account. Spotify is free for listeners. Anyone with a free Spotify account can listen to podcasts. However, you’ll need a Premium account to download podcasts for offline listening, just like with songs and albums. If my show has music in it (most of them will), you will only hear 30 seconds unless you have a premium account.
  4. How can I follow? Click the Follow button next to the title of the show. If you’ve followed it correctly, the button should change to Following. You’ll be notified when a new episode is uploaded. To see your Spotify-followed podcasts, go to Your Library > Podcasts.
  5. Why can’t I hear the whole songs on the show? You’ll need a premium account to hear the full song.
  6. Do I have to listen at a specific time? No
  7. How can I find out what song was played on the show? When you select the episode, it gives you a track listing, the songs played during the show are displayed. By clicking the 3 dots to the right of the song, you can: Like, Add to playlist, Add to Queue, Share, Go to Radio, View album, View Artist, and Song Credits.

I’m enjoying the freedom to talk longer. You get to hear from me directly rather than me squeezing what I can into 15 minutes and typing the rest in a blog. Please feel free to let me know what topics you want me to get into and be sure you’re doll me so you don’t miss it. Also let me know what streaming service you normally listen to podcasts from, I’ll see what I can make happen (but for now, Spotify and Anchor).

Interested in being a guest on the new podcast? Click HERE to schedule a time to chat or feel free to email me at: info@NiSisEyes.com with the subject: Through the Eyes of NiSi: The Podcast

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Through the Eyes of NiSi: Episode 28- June Music Spotlight: Alex Isley

Press PLAY to catch the audio replay of 6.29.22 show

I don’t know how I found this voice, but once I did; I sought her out. Alex Isley’s smooth, pitch perfect sound is what drew me in. Although, closely related to the Isley Brothers; her vocals stand their own ground.

Alexandra Isley is an American singer-songwriter and producer. She released her debut EP The Love/Art Memoirs in 2012. She already has a catalog of great music and has been featured with some amazing artists such as Tank and the Bangas, Moonchild, Masego, Robert Glasper, and so many more. As I mentioned, she is the daughter of Ernie Isley; I truly believe her music is timeless and she definitely had staying power.

Below you’ll find some of her music that are my favorite songs, tour information and breaking news about what’s next for NiSi. I hope you continue to rock with me, there’s some amazing things coming up and I’d love for you to be on this journey with me. Now lets get to the music!

Alex Isley, Masego & Jack Dine – Good & Plenty
Alex Isley-Into Orbit
About Him (Official Video)
Alex Isley “Smoke and Mirrors”
What Lovers Do
Still Wonder (feat. Robert Glasper)
Go for Gold (The Outro)
Tank And The Bangas – Black Folk ft. Alex Isley, Masego (Official Video)
Moonchild – “You Got One” feat. Alex Isley (Official Lyric Video)

LAST SHOW ON WDRBMEDIA – JULY 6th AT 10AM EST– www.WDRBMedia.com

You can stream the show on iHeart, iTunes, Streema, TuneIn, etc.(links to the apps are under the Radio tab- this info will be going away once the last show airs).

NEW PODCAST!!!!!!!
On July 13th, Through the Eyes of NiSi : The Podcast begins! Click HERE so you don’t miss a beat (and guess what, you’ll be able to follow the artists directly from the podcast)

Interested in being a guest on the new podcast? Click HERE to schedule a time to chat or feel free to email me at: info@NiSisEyes.com with the subject: Through the Eyes of NiSi: The Podcast

Always with a Brush,

NiS