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10/29/2025

Redefining Love

We talk a lot about love—how we give it, how we show it—but what if true love looks like preparing your loved ones to live comfortably in your absence?

This conversation reminded me that what we don’t know really can hurt us. When we avoid the hard talks about end-of-life care, making decisions in advance about the division of assets, and end our lives unprepared, we leave our families ill-equipped to honor our legacy and cultivate dysfunction, chaos, and, for some, mental, emotional, and financial ruin.

Because our journey with the people we love doesn’t end with us, it extends far beyond, carried in the lives we’ve shaped and the peace we’ve secured.

Love isn’t just a feeling. It’s a responsibility.

A new episode of With Love, Gwen is LIVE NOW. Dr. Towanda Davis (Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling & Leadership, End-of-Life Consultant • Certified Clinical Chaplain • Speaker & Educator • Ordained Evangelist • Author) equips us with the necessary tools to love our families in a way that cultivates peace, connection, health, and wealth.

Share this episode with someone you love—it has generational value. Link in comments.

10/20/2025

NEW EPISODE of With Love, Gwen Live NOW!

The Special Edition That Changes How We Love, Lead, and Leave Legacy.

Because You Love Them: Practical Steps to Give Your Family Permission to Grieve & Leave a Lasting Legacy is LIVE!

This conversation isn’t about fear—it’s about freedom. It’s about love that protects peace, preserves dignity, and prevents chaos when life happens.

In this Special Edition of With Love, Gwen, I’m joined by Dr. Towanda Davis (DMin, MACC, BA)—End-of-Life Consultant • Certified Clinical Chaplain • Speaker & Educator • Ordained Evangelist • Author

Together, we dive into valuable, vulnerable conversations that have the power to shift the trajectory of your family’s future for generations to come.�
✨ Wills, advance directives, and healthcare power of attorney�
✨ The insurance that actually protects your family’s peace�
✨ Hospital advocacy—what to ask and how to stand up for your loved ones�
✨ Caregiver realities and burnout prevention�
✨ Burial vs. cremation and planning that prevents family conflict

If you’ve ever said, “I’ll get to it one day,” today is the day.�Because true love goes beyond living well.
Real love is legacy-focused, and it plans ahead.

🔗 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube.

Then, sit your family down and start this conversation.

Lead with love. Prepare with purpose. Leave a legacy that promotes generational health, wealth, and healing.

I genuinely love this for US!

From my heart to yours,

With Love,
Gwen

Let’s talk about it.Not about what we’ll do one day—but what we need to do now.They say love leaves a legacy, but what happens when we don’t prepare?Chaos ta...

10/19/2025

Let’s talk about it.

Not about what we’ll do one day—but what we need to do now!
They say love leaves a legacy, but what happens when we don’t prepare?

*Chaos takes root, healing is halted, division festers, and families fracture under the weight of conflict.
*Grieving and closure are replaced with endless to-do lists, financial pressure, and the weight of honoring a loved one’s life and protecting their assets with limited resources.

As a mother, wife, daughter, sister, Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, and Mental Health Advocate who’s walked through loss myself, this conversation is near and dear to my heart.

This Special Edition of With Love, Gwen, entitled
“Because You Love Them: Practical Steps to Give Your Family Permission to Grieve & Leave a Lasting Legacy,” featuring Dr. Towanda Davis, DMin, MACC, BA does more than educate—it equips.

It gives you the tools to love your family well, informs you of resources available to you, and reminds you why these conversations are vital and must be normalized —because they protect peace, preserve dignity, and prevent chaos when life happens.

This is more than a podcast.

It’s a redefinition of love.
A wake-up call.
A removal of excuses.
A conversation that can unlock generational wealth—mentally, emotionally, and financially.

If you’ve ever said, “I’ll get to it one day,”—this is that day.
Because true love goes far beyond simply living well.
Real love is legacy-focused—and it plans ahead.

The official trailer is live now—watch it here.

The full Special Edition of With Love, Gwen drops tomorrow, wherever you listen to your podcasts and on YouTube.

From my heart to yours,
With Love, Gwen

10/17/2025

I’m back!

And I’ve got a gift for you that will add generational value to your life!

This Monday, a Special Edition of With Love, Gwen drops, and we’re bringing HEAT! 🔥

This isn’t just another episode; it’s a cultural shift toward leadership, legacy, and what true love really looks like.

It’s more than a podcast—it’s a call to action.
We’re redefining love and giving our community access to advocacy, generational wealth, and resources designed to empower your loved ones to honor your legacy and heal holistically while you rest.

You’re not ready for this one ...
BUT GET READY!!

This Special Edition of With Love, Gwen drops Monday, and because I love you, if you don’t listen to another episode of WLG, I’m telling you: Sit your family down and listen to this one.

Talk soon,
With Love,
Gwen

07/05/2025

and I had the honor of joining Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, on the Feel Free Again podcast!

This wasn’t just a conversation—it was a full-circle moment.

We sat down with Cole to share how the Grief Recovery Method didn’t just transform our individual healing journeys—it reshaped our marriage, our family, and our mission.

We opened up about:
💛 The hidden grief we didn’t even know we were carrying
💛 The power of emotional honesty
💛 What it looks like to give grief language in a culture that often silences it
💛 Why we now view grief work as an act of generational love and leadership

For us, walking through the Grief Recovery Method isn’t just personal—it’s generational. We’re not just healing for ourselves. We’re rewriting the emotional story our children inherit and giving the next generation permission to feel, speak, and heal freely.

If you’ve experienced loss in any form—death, divorce, loss of identity, broken trust—this conversation will meet you with compassion, truth, and ignite hope.

With love,
Alfonzo & Gwen
Certified Grief Recovery Specialists

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06/24/2025

Feeling stuck?
Stop searching.
Start looking within.

"Everything I needed was in the house. I had to stop… but I had to start again."
—Miranda Cox Haskins

Sis, what if the very thing you’ve been praying for, hoping for, or waiting on—is already in you?
What if you stopped searching outward and looked within?

This month’s WLG SHERO, Miranda Cox Haskins, did exactly that. She turned $1 cupcakes into provision for her children—and she didn’t stop there. Today, she’s the owner of Legacy Cakes & Courtesies, an award-winning bakery in Goldsboro, NC.

Her story is raw, real, and a powerful reminder that you don’t need perfect conditions to build something beautiful. You just need to believe that what’s already in you is enough.

Sometimes, you don’t need more—you just need to look again.
This is your sign: what’s already in your house can change everything.

Encourage a sister today: take inventory, take courage, and take the first step.

Watch this inspiring new episode of With Love, Gwen.
It’s not too late. You’re not too far behind. You’re right on time.
It’s never too late to pivot.

With love,
Gwen
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06/19/2025

✨You can’t skip the struggle.✨

This episode is a reminder that the strength, resilience, and confidence we carry doesn’t come easy. It comes by walking through the hard stuff—even when our feet get wet.

If resilience were a person, it would be this month’s shero: Miranda Cox Haskins.
In honor of Juneteenth and the undeniable power of Black Girl Magic, I invite you to tap in and hear a story that’s already touching hearts and shifting mindsets.

I’m loving all the beautiful comments around this conversation—keep them coming! And in the words of our girl Miranda: “Refuse to lose.”
It’s all working together for your good.

This is the story you didn’t know you needed.
🎧 Watch it now.
💬 Like, comment, and subscribe.
And let me know—what part resonated with you most?

With love,
Gwen 💛
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06/16/2025

What happens when life pushes you to the edge, when the plan you were holding onto falls apart, and you’re left with nothing but grit, faith, and a divine idea that could change your life?

This episode of With Love, Gwen is a tribute to Miranda Cox Haskins—a visionary, a trailblazer, and a reminder that it’s never too late to change your story.

What happens when life pushes you to the edge? When the plan you were holding onto falls apart, and you’re left with nothing but grit, faith, and a divine idea that could change your life?

This episode of With Love, Gwen is a tribute to Miranda Cox Haskins—a visionary, a trailblazer, and a reminder that it’s never too late to change your story.

Miranda is the owner of Legacy Cakes & Courtesies in Goldsboro, NC—the woman who turned $1 cupcakes into an award-winning brand and a legacy that continues to inspire.

I was honored to sit with her and unpack what it really means to rebuild from the inside out. When life backed her into a corner, she didn’t crumble—she pivoted. With nothing but faith and her God-given gift, she built a successful business and a life she and her children love, completely from scratch.

This one’s for the woman who’s rebuilding, rediscovering herself, or finally giving herself permission to dream again.
Sis… if you’ve ever had to start over, question your worth, or wonder if your dream still matters—this one is for you.

🎧 Be sure to subscribe, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that everything they need is already within.

And if you’re listening right now, wondering if it’s too late for you— Let this be your sign: It’s not over. There is life after loss. You can pursue and recover all.

🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an episode!
💌 With love,
Gwen
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06/13/2025

Some stories don’t just inspire you—they change you.
They challenge you, expose you, and then ignite (or reignite) a fire deep within.

This is one of those stories.

A new episode of With Love, Gwen is dropping SOON, and this SHERO is giving us something we can feel.

We talk about love, legacy, and what this boss chick did when life tried to put baby in a corner. If bounce back were a person, she’d be the queen—and I cannot wait for you to hear her story.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, tired, or unsure of what’s next—this episode is for you

It’s for the woman who’s rebuilding, rediscovering herself, or simply needs a reminder that everything she needs to fulfill what she was divinely designed and called to do is already within her.

I believe this testimony is the spark that will reignite your hope, renew your faith, stir your passion, and restore your belief in what’s still possible.

Subscribe now so you don’t miss it when this episode goes live.

With love,
Gwen
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06/02/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵?

That question stopped me in my tracks last week.

I sat with it.
And one of the answers surprised me:
Scrolling.

Yep—me, the blogger, podcaster, and content creator!

Scrolling has inspired, taught, and connected me to new voices.

But it’s also

distracts me,
drains me,
and sometimes leaves me creatively paralyzed.

It became noise instead of nourishment—
a barrier I didn’t even realize I had.

Here’s the truth I’m wrestling with:
The same tool that feeds us can also deplete us.

And it's a slow kill.

I reach for my phone …
Then my brain switches to autopilot, and I become some sort of scrolling zombie.

Ten seconds becomes ten minutes.
Ten minutes becomes an hour.

It got really scary when scrolling started to manifest physically and evolved into a version of brain fog that looked like this:

*Inability to focus

*Difficulty retaining or recalling information

*Feeling uncomfortable simply sitting still without stimulation

𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗿?

I tried to blame the symptoms on a vitamin deficiency… or perimenopause. But there’s too much research supporting a direct connection between what I was experiencing and excessive scrolling.

I know scrolling isn’t inherently bad—sometimes it is the getaway, laugh, or point of connection we need. But when it starts replacing our ability to be present, think clearly, or exist without it—that’s when it becomes a barrier.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮, 𝟰, 𝟴, 𝟮𝟰, 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝟰𝟴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴?

I’m learning:
**To pause and become more aware of my personal defaults.
**To pick up a book instead of my phone.
**To scroll with intention—not out of habit.

Not everything we take in is helping us grow.
Some of it is keeping us stuck.

This is no longer just a trend—
𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲.

And the only way I know how to interrupt it
is to do what I always do:
1. Bring awareness to it.
2. Initiate positive, safe conversations around it.
3. Develop realistic tools to support change.

I hope this one helps you as much as it's helping me.
Let’s grow together.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹: 𝟯 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

1. Set a Time Limit – Don’t scroll mindlessly. Try setting a 10-minute timer and honor it.

2. Curate Your Feed – Follow accounts that inspire action, not comparison. Mute or unfollow anything that drains you.

3. Ask Before You Scroll – “What am I looking for right now?” If you don’t have an answer, try journaling instead.

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
I’m choosing less noise… and more becoming.

What’s one barrier you’ve identified lately?
And how are you working to remove it?

With love,
Gwen
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05/27/2025

What a thought! It's actually more than a thought, it's a scientifically backed truth.

“If obstacles are removed, the individual will develop into a mature, fully realized adult, just as an acorn will develop into an oak tree.”
Wow.

Dream with me for a moment:
Obstacles removed—who would you have become by now?
Where would you be tomorrow? In five years?

Now pause.
What are your obstacles?
And more importantly, how can we start working to remove them?

It’s not too late.
Every single day is a new opportunity for growth.

May your week begin with a shift in focus—one that empowers you to recognize and remove the barriers to your growth.

With Love,
Gwen
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05/23/2025

3 Reasons Why Curiosity and Play Are Two Items Worth Your Investment

I get it, we’re all busy, and I’m over here yelling from the top of my lungs:

STOP, PAUSE, DREAM!

Here’s why:

Curiosity breaks barriers.

Reality can become a barrier to growth. Wonder and curiosity allow you to move beyond the confines of reality and cultivate hope, expanding your world by reminding you what’s possible. I’ll start, you finish: “What if...”

Permission unlocks vision.

When you give yourself permission to dream, you’re not just imagining—you’re casting vision. You begin to see the version of yourself that exists beyond the limits of time, money, societal expectations, family pressures, or whatever other barriers stand in the way of the life you desire, putting you in alignment with your core values and allowing you to connect with your authentic self.

Consider this: Who could I become without all of these constraints?
Aren’t you just a little bit curious?!?!

Mindset shift sparks possibility.

If your mind is stuck in what always was, what is, or what’s not, you’re continuously suppressing what can be. Wonder, curiosity, possibility—your dreams revitalize the parts of you that life has caused you to suppress. There’s freedom and growth connected to a curious mind—the kind that doesn’t just ask, “What is?” but dares to explore, “What could be?”

Earlier this month, I crafted a list of tools to sustain you during your G.R.O.W.T.H. season. But I believe the very first step to growth... is permission.

What if you gave yourself permission to be curious again?
To see yourself and your future with a different end?
To try something new?
To consider what your heart desires?
Tostir up your gifts?

I’ve crafted this permission slip that I hope you’ll take advantage of.

Complete it
Sign it
Post it up and be reminded that you are allowed to

Ask questions
Be curious
To dream with your eyes wide open!

With love,
Gwen
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