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Light Up the Mic Podcast

Kembala Evans

26 episodes

2 weeks ago

As 2025 comes to a close, host Kembala Evans reflects on the journey that launched the Light Up the Mic podcast and revisits the most powerful life lessons guests shared this season. From learning that love begins within, to believing in yourself against impossible odds, to understanding the keys to success and why time is more valuable than money, this episode shares real nuggets of wisdom to help you on this journey called life. Whether you’re navigating relationships, finances, purpose, or...

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As 2025 comes to a close, host Kembala Evans reflects on the journey that launched the Light Up the Mic podcast and revisits the most powerful life lessons guests shared this season. From learning that love begins within, to believing in yourself against impossible odds, to understanding the keys to success and why time is more valuable than money, this episode shares real nuggets of wisdom to help you on this journey called life. Whether you’re navigating relationships, finances, purpose, or...

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Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/26)

Light Up the Mic Podcast

10 Powerful Life Lessons to Live By | A Year-End Reflection

As 2025 comes to a close, host Kembala Evans reflects on the journey that launched the Light Up the Mic podcast and revisits the most powerful life lessons guests shared this season. From learning that love begins within, to believing in yourself against impossible odds, to understanding the keys to success and why time is more valuable than money, this episode shares real nuggets of wisdom to help you on this journey called life. Through real-life stories of resilience, faith, discipline, gr...

2 weeks ago

16 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Real Estate: The Simple Truth About Buying, Selling & Building a Business | Marci Muster

In this Light Up the Mic episode, host Kembala Evans sits down with a seasoned realtor Marci Muster with more than 30 years of experience helping families buy and sell homes across Rhode Island and Georgia. Marci puts the real in real estate — from how she got started to why great photos, honest communication, and negotiation skills matter more than fancy brochures or brand names. She shares stories about walking away from bad deals, building trust that lasts decades, and how today’s ma...

1 month ago

41 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Listen to This Before You Shop Black Friday or Cyber Monday

The holiday season is here — which means deals, discounts, and temptation everywhere. In this episode, Kembala Evans breaks down 10 powerful strategies to help you shop smarter on Black Friday and Cyber Monday so you can save more, stress less, and protect your wallet. From planning ahead and comparison shopping to avoiding impulse buys and staying safe online, Kembala gives practical, real-world tips to help you stay on budget and make the most of your money. She also shares a heartwarming r...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Delay is Not Denial: Making Childhood Dreams Come True | Lanée Blaise

In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, host Kembala Evans sits down with Lanée Blaise—screenwriter, producer, and co-host of Imagine Yourself Podcast—to talk about how delay is not denial when faith, patience, and persistence meet divine timing. Lanée shares how a middle-school “dream binder” became real-life scripts, and her journey from writer to producer of the new Rekindled for Christmas film streaming on Apple TV and Amazon. She opens up about the people who played key roles in he...

2 months ago

52 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Breast Cancer Journey: How Early Detection, Mindset, and Faith Saved My Life | Carmaneila Green

In this heartfelt Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode, host Kembala Evans sits down with Ms. Carmaneila Green, a breast cancer survivor and social worker of 50+ years. Carmaneila shares her candid, hope-filled personal journey. With honesty, humor, and faith, she shares her inspiring story—from early detection to healing—and reminds us of the power of mindset, gratitude, and people. After a routine mammogram, Carmaneila discovered a lump and learned why a diagnostic mammogram can reve...

2 months ago

40 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Is Social Media Draining Your Wallet? How to Break the Spending Cycle | Todd Christensen

Is social media quietly draining your wallet? 💸 In this eye-opening episode of Light Up the Mic, Kembala Evans and Todd Christensen, financial educator and author of Everyday Money for Everyday People, dive into the digital spending trap millions of Americans fall into every day. From flashy ads and influencer “must-haves” to sneaky algorithms designed to trigger impulse buys, social media isn’t just shaping what we see—it’s shaping how we spend. Todd unpacks the psychology of online spending...

3 months ago

33 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Money Talks: What Really Keeps Us Up at Night…

Real Voices. Real Struggles. Real Money Lessons. In this episode of Light Up the Mic, host Kembala Evans hits the streets to ask people a powerful question: what keeps you up at night about your finances? She talks with everyday people, from college students and young adults to seasoned retirees, you’ll hear real voices share their honest and eye-opening take on financial worries—and the wisdom they’ve learned along the way. This episode is filled with struggles, solutions and stories. From a...

3 months ago

24 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Still Looking for Love? Start Here. | Carla Marie Mills

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode mentions domestic violence. Everyone wants to be loved, but it can be hard. In this open and candid conversation, Carla Marie Mills joins Kembala to share why real love starts within. And how you can find healing, happiness and love again after a major breakup. Whether you’re navigating relationships, healing after divorce, or learning to embrace being happily single, this conversation will encourage you to keep your heart open and choose joy in every se...

4 months ago

34 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Lifesaver: The Lifestyle Shift That Reversed Type 2 Diabetes | Oscar Camejo

What happens when your doctor says you’ll be on meds “until your name is on the tombstone”? For Oscar Camejo, that became a challenge to prove his doctor wrong. In this powerful episode of Light Up the Mic, host Kembala Evans sits down with the Beating Diabetes Lifestyle podcast host—to uncover his raw, emotional, and resilient journey of transformation. Oscar opens up about the near-death diagnosis that forced him to confront his habits, the dramatic food purge that put him in grouch mode, a...

4 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

From ER to Energetic Athlete: How I Beat Diabetes and Changed My Life | Oscar Camejo

268 Pounds. Emergency Room. Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis. For Oscar Camejo, that was the wake-up call of a lifetime. On a weekend, his doctor’s office told him to rush to the emergency room — because his life was on the line. In this gripping and heartfelt conversation, Light Up the Mic host Kembala Evans sits down with WebMD contributor Oscar Camejo for a candid discussion that will both shake and inspire you. She uncovers how Oscar turned a shocking healthcare diagnosis into a powerful physica...

5 months ago

52 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Wellness Champion: How My Mother’s Health Challenges Fueled My Passion | Vanessa Lain

In this inspiring episode of Light Up the Mic, host Kembala Evans reconnects with high school track teammate and wellness advocate Vanessa Lain. With over 27 years in the healthcare industry and a passion for running that spans decades, Vanessa shares her personal journey of resilience—from witnessing her mother’s battle with obesity and diabetes to forging her own path of health, discipline, and community connection. They discuss the importance of goals, accountability partners, and striking...

5 months ago

42 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Cheri Huber on Depression: Finding Love, Peace, and Joy

Content Warning ⚠️: This episode contains an open and honest discussion of depression and suicide. It may be triggering for some. Please use discretion before listening. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline—available 24/7. In this inspiring and revealing episode of Light Up the Mic, Kembala speaks with renowned Zen student, teacher, and author Cheri Huber. Cheri shares her deeply personal story of moving from su...

5 months ago

35 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

The Journey Back to You: Zen, Love, and Letting Go | Cheri Huber

In this deeply enlightening episode of Light Up the Mic, host Kembala Evans speaks with renowned Zen student, teacher and popular author Cheri Huber. Cheri has over 45 years of experience as a student and teacher of Zen. She is the author of 24 books, including There Is Nothing Wrong With You. They discuss the journey of self-acceptance, the layers that people build over time, and the transformative power of love and understanding in overcoming personal challenges. The conversation emph...

6 months ago

43 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Unstoppable Carl Joseph: From One Leg Wonder to Legend

Born with one leg, Carl Joseph never accepted limits. In this deeply inspiring episode of Light Up the Mic, host Kembala Evans speaks with Carl “Sugarfoot” Joseph—a Hall of Fame athlete. Carl Joseph's praying single mother raised him on a tobacco farm in Madison, Florida—without using the word “handicap.” Carl’s story is a powerful testament to faith, grit, and unwavering self-belief. With no prosthetic and no excuses, he excelled in sports earning eight varsity letters in football, bas...

6 months ago

51 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Father’s Day Special: An Authentic Take on Fatherhood | Roderick Langrin

In this colorful episode, Kembala speaks with engineer and devoted father Roderick Langrin about fatherhood. Growing up with a single mother, Roderick was intentional in creating his own father blueprint. Along the way, they discuss the origins of Father’s Day from Sonora Smart Dodd’s campaign in 1910 Spokane, WA to its national recognition in 1972. Roderick shares his idea of a perfect Father’s Day and his most treasured gifts—against a backdrop of the National Retail Federation’s proj...

7 months ago

44 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Financial Stress Got You Down? Here Are Some Tips to Get Back Up

Are you stressed? In this episode, host Kembala Evans shares some practical and effective stress management techniques to help you start feeling better. She also discusses the state of Financial Stress in America. And how it negatively impacts your mental health. She provides insights on the prevalence of financial worries among Americans today. And highlights five effective and practical tips for managing stress, including relaxation techniques, the power of your mindset, practicing gratitud...

7 months ago

13 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

Mother’s Day Special: Filled with Love, Laughs, and Life Lessons | Mayra McEvoy

What do moms really want? In this candid and warm-hearted Mother’s Day episode, Kembala Evans sits down with longtime friend and fellow mom Mayra McEvoy for an honest, uplifting conversation about the joys and struggles of motherhood. They unpack what moms really want—and it’s not fancy brunches and countless roses. From handmade cards and jingle-filled love notes to navigating multigenerational households and dreams, the two explore how family, faith, and self-reflection shape a mother’s jou...

8 months ago

54 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

What is Love? Real Answers, Hard Facts and The Secret

In this heartfelt episode, Kembala Evans takes to the streets and a college campus across Florida and Georgia to explore a timeless question: What is love? Through candid interviews with everyday people of all ages (20-85) and backgrounds, Kembala uncovers the different ways love is defined, experienced, and how love has shaped their lives. Kembala also reveals what Americans think about love from a recent YouGov survey. And other stats on what Americans think about true love and marriage. So...

8 months ago

13 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

On Money - Side Hustles, Housing, Saving, Investing, and More | Beverly Harzog

“Light Up the Mic” listeners get answers to their burning money questions from nationally recognized personal finance expert Beverly Harzog. Kembala Evans and Beverly Harzog sit down and discuss the challenges many Americans have living paycheck to paycheck, side hustle ideas for more income, and the necessity of having an emergency fund. Beverly shares her insights on building a diverse retirement portfolio and the significance of shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance. T...

9 months ago

34 minutes

Light Up the Mic Podcast

How to Save More Money, Pay Off Debt and Reach Your Financial Goals in 2025 | Beverly Harzog

In this episode, nationally recognized personal finance expert Beverly Harzog joins Kembala Evans for a money conversation on how to transform your finances. They explore the importance of setting specific financial goals, practical tips for budgeting and saving, and the emotional aspects of spending. Beverly shares her remarkable personal journey from being in debt to achieving financial empowerment, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and strategic planning in managing finances. She als...

9 months ago

51 minutes