Episodes

  • Ep. 162 | EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION: Encouraging Teens to Register to Vote
    Sep 24 2024

    In this inspiring episode of the LITE It Up Podcast, Dr. Aginah Musherah interviews Letina Brady Pettis, founder of Get Out the Vote (GOTV) 4 Teens and National Teens Voter Registration Day. Tina has made it her mission to empower young people across Chicago and its suburbs through civic engagement and community building. As the author of I Want to Vote and I Voted, Tina uses her work to inspire young readers to grasp the importance of voting and civic responsibility. During this conversation, Tina also shares her leadership roles as Director and Co-Chair for the League of Women Voters of Illinois-Issues and Advocacy and Director of Issues and Advocacy for the League of Women Voters of Chicago. Her advocacy spans multiple causes, including women’s rights, voting rights, gun violence prevention, and community oversight of police. Tune in to learn more about her impactful work and how you can get involved in voter registration efforts!


    Connect with Letina Brady Pettis:

    www.gotvforteens.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GOTV 4 Teens


    Purchase Letina's Books:

    I Want to Vote and I Voted on Amazon https://a.co/d/06iL9vu or Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-want-to-vote-letina-brady-pettis/1146224133?ean=9798218499976


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    29 mins
  • EP. 161 | The Power of Self-Love and Self-Care
    Sep 18 2024

    In this empowering episode of the LITE It Up Podcast, Dr. Aginah Musherah sits down with Self-Love and Empowerment Coach, Echo Muhammad, to discuss the transformative power of self-love and self-care. Together, they dive into why prioritizing yourself is essential, especially for Black women navigating today’s challenges. Echo also shares details about her upcoming "EmpowerHER Mind, Body & Soul Retreat," happening on Saturday, October 12th. Get all the information you need on how to register for this rejuvenating self-care experience designed exclusively for Black women. If you’re looking to recharge and refocus, this episode is for you!


    Register now for the EmpowerHER Mind, Body & Soul Retreat! https://bit.ly/RelaxReleaseRetreat

    Early bird special ends September 18th

    Retreat will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ Salonlb, 1010 W. 35th Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60606


    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    1 hr
  • Ep. 160 | Season 9 Premiere: Embracing Legacy and Passion
    Sep 10 2024

    After a long summer hiatus, Dr. Aginah Musherah, the host and creator of the LITE It Up Podcast, returns for an exciting Season 9! In this special premiere episode, Dr. Aginah opens up about her unwavering passion for helping others and how she continues to honor her late father’s legacy in all she does. Tune in to hear Dr. Aginah share heartfelt stories, reflections on personal growth, and an exclusive preview of what’s in store for the upcoming season of LITE It Up! This season promises even more enlightening conversations, powerful insights, and inspiring guest speakers to help you live your best life.


    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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    29 mins
  • Ep. 159 | WOMEN WHO LEAD: The Prescription to Impact Change
    May 8 2024

    In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah's guest is Fallon Flowers, Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Nursing Inspired, LLC. Nurse Fallon is on a mission!

    Nursing Inspired LLC provides coaching, courses and organizational tools to Black pre-nursing students and aspiring nurses to help them prepare, plan and pay for nursing school through our signature system.

    During this episode, Nurse Fallon shares her journey to becoming a nurse practitioner and entrepreneur, guided by her resiliency of personal experiences and spiritual growth along the way. Nurse Fallon also talks about her highly anticipated podcast "Listen Up Future Nurse" set for release on May 8, 2024.


    For more information about online courses or to schedule a consultation, contact Nurse Fallon at Nursing Inspired, LLC today.


    Visit Nursing Inspired website: https://www.nursinginspired.com

    Subscribe to Listen Up Future Nurse Podcast: https://www.nursinginspired.com/podcast


    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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    42 mins
  • Ep. 158 | WOMEN WHO LEAD: Aligning Your Business with Purpose & Passion
    May 7 2024

    In honor of Women's History Month, Dr. Aginah Musherah continues to highlights Black Women Entrepreneurs. This week's guest is Tameika Hinton, owner of Meika Cleaning Service. Tameika discusses her commitment to keep her customers safe, healthy, and happy. Meika also shares several gems for achieving success as a businesswoman.

    For more information about commercial cleaning services or to schedule a consultation for your business or home, contact MEIKA's today.


    Visit MEIKA's Cleaning Service website: ⁠http://www.meikainc.com/


    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liteituppodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • EP. 157 | TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY: Strategies for a Healthy Lifestyle
    Mar 24 2024

    In honor of Women's History Month, Dr. Aginah Musherah continues to highlights Black Women Entrepreneurs. This week's guest is Coach Fannie, CEO of Create Your World, LLC. Coach Fannie is deeply committed to guiding individuals on their journey to a healthy lifestyle. Listen to our in-depth conversation about strategies to jumpstart a healthy lifestyle and create the world you deserve.


    Visit Create Your World, LLC website: ⁠https://www.createyourworld.org


    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liteituppodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    ⁠⁠Purchase Dr. Aginah's book:

    Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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    54 mins
  • Ep. 156 | TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY: We Didn't Have That Conversation w/Melanie K. Hall
    Mar 13 2024

    In honor of Women's History Month, Dr. Aginah Musherah highlights Black Women Entrepreneurs. This week's guest is Melanie K. Hall, LCPC and CEO of Insights Therapeutic Services, LLC. Melanie is deeply committed to guiding individuals and couples on their journey to mental wellness and personal fulfillment. Through Melanie's work with couples, she found that communication is the root of the challenges that many experience. Melanie helps couples transform their relationship from confusion to clarity with "We Didn't Have That Conversation" cards. These cards are designed to foster deeper connections and open dialogues for couples at various stages of their relationships, from dating to marriage.


    Listen to our in-depth conversation about strategies that can be used to improve communication between couples.

    Melanie's practice is distinguished by its WBE (Women's Business Enterprise) Certification, reflecting her commitment to excellence and empowerment in the business community.


    Purchase "We Didn't Have That Conversation" cards: https://www.insightsts.com/cards

    Visit Melanie K. Hall, LCPC website: https://www.insightsts.com/


    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liteituppodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.



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    48 mins
  • Ep. 155 | WOMEN WHO LEAD: Impactful Tips to Flourish Beyond!
    Mar 6 2024

    In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah has an in depth conversation with Cathy A. Griffin about her journey and accomplishments over the last 23 years as a successful entrepreneur who has scaled multiple businesses to 6 and multi-7 figure revenues. A small business consultant for female entrepreneurs, Cathy is dedicated to helping other women in business. Her passion lies in empowering women to actualize their dream business, experience happiness, freedom and ultimate success! Join the Flourish Beyond Community and connect w/Cathy Griffin! info@flourishbeyond.com

    www.flourishbeyond.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishbeyond/


    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liteituppodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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    59 mins