The Blueprint
by Yanique Walters
Latest episode
My 85-Year-Old Grandma’s Story Will Change How You See Life
My 85-Year-Old Grandma’s Story Will Change How You See Life
About this podcast
Join host Yanique as I take you on an engaging journey of self-development, leadership, and personal growth. This podcast dives deep into actionable strategies and real-life experiences that help individuals unlock their full potential.
Whether you're an emerging leader, a professional seeking direction, or simply looking for motivation, Yanique will provide thoughtful insights and practical advice.
What to Expect:
Inspiring Conversations: Yanique will discuss topics like personal development, the power of perseverance, leadership, and mindset shifts that lead to success.
Guest Experts: Industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and thought influencers join the podcast to share their stories and offer tips to help you thrive in your personal and professional life.
Practical Tips: Each episode is packed with actionable steps you can implement immediately to move closer to your goals.
Who It’s For:
The Blueprint is for anyone looking to improve their leadership skills, enhance personal development, and navigate life with intention. Whether you're a professional looking to advance in your career or an individual focused on personal growth, this podcast provides the motivation and tools to guide your path.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 29 episodes
- My 85-Year-Old Grandma’s Story Will Change How You See Life · 1 h 10 min · Season 2 Episode 19Welcome back to The Blueprint Podcast 💛 This episode is extra special… because I’m sitting down with someone who helped shape my life—my 85-year-old grandma, recorded while I was…
- Turning Vivid Dreams Into a Published Novel | Michelle Nicole Farley · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 18Hey friends, welcome back to The Blueprint Podcast. I’m Yanique — your host, your sister, and your friend. In this episode, we’re joined by author Michelle Nicole Farley, who…
- “I Lost Myself for 33 Years” | Surviving Narcissistic Abuse & Finding Freedom · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 17What happens when you spend 33 years in a narcissistic marriage and don’t even realize what you’re living in until decades later? In this powerful episode of The Blueprint, host…
- Silent Bloom in the Dark: Gift’s Story of Abuse, Loss, and Healing Through Faith · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 16In this episode of The Blueprint, Yanique Walters sits down with Gift Ijeoma, a faith-driven writer, budding entrepreneur, and plant biology student from Nigeria, for a powerful…
- Homeless with a 1lb Baby: A Story of Divorce, Shame, and Redemption · 1 h 16 min · Season 2 Episode 15In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, Yanique sits down with Daneil Dunkley for a raw and deeply moving conversation about rebuilding life from the ground up. From moving to…
- Gaslighting, Power & Control, and Healing From Relationship Trauma (Part 2) | Briyon Minor, LAPC · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 14Welcome back to The Blueprint Podcast. I’m Yanique — your friend, your sister, and your host. If you caught our last episode with Briyon Minor, we explored parenting, children’s…
- Race to Mental Freedom | Army Veteran Ingrid Garofola on Trauma, Healing, Boundaries + Self Love · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 13Welcome back to The Blueprint! I’m Yanique Walters, your host, your sister, and your friend. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ingrid Garofola, an Army veteran with over 20 years…
- Parenting Styles & Kids’ Mental Health: Breaking Generational Cycles (w/ Briyon Minor, LAPC) · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 12Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — and for many of us, especially Black families and single mothers, we’re trying to raise emotionally healthy children while healing…
- Testimony with Aneisha “Wealthy Annie” Rose: Confidence, Faith, Money & Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be · 1 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 11This episode is a testimony. In this episode of The Blueprint, I sit down with Aneisha “Wealthy Annie” Rose — a certified John Maxwell life and business coach, entrepreneur, and…
- Self-Care vs Self-Love (and Why Both Matter) — with Ashley Sessions of Pampering Sessions · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 10Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s how we show up whole. Today I’m joined by Ashley Sessions, the powerhouse behind Pampering Sessions, a self-care brand creating decadent body…
- She Turned Pain into a Powerhouse Brand: HOPATHEKAREY on Confidence, Healing & Starting Over · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 9On this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, host Yanique Walters sits down with Karen “Karey” Casto-Chrin, founder of the global award-winning beauty brand Hopa the Karey / Hoppy…
- They’ll Talk, Then They’ll Stop: Dating, Boundaries, and Black Love w/ Gemini · 1 h 4 min · Season 2 Episode 8Dating can be messy. Community can be messy too. Today, Gemini (Shanna Spence) keeps it all the way real about running Toronto’s largest Black singles community, navigating…
- That’s a You Problem: Dating, Green Flags & Real Talk w/ Clint Coley · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 7On this week’s Blueprint Podcast, Yanique Walters sits down with comedian, writer, podcaster, and relationship truth-teller Clint Coley for a raw, funny, and brutally honest…
- Picking Up the Pieces: From Shy & Sheltered to Confident Woman of Purpose w/ Adrienne’s Story · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 6Adrienne went from a shy church girl who married at 18 to a woman of purpose who leads and empowers other women. In this honest conversation, we talk about divorce at 26, the…
- From Divorce to Destiny: Story of Healing, Courage & New Beginnings w/ Sherica Willians · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, your host Yanique Walters sits down with Sherica, a woman who embodies what it means to rise after heartbreak and loss. From failing a…
- From 13 Bullets to Healing: Rose’s Story of Survival, Faith & Love · 1 h 6 min · Season 2 Episode 4Hey friends—today’s episode is sacred. Rose survived a targeted shooting (hit 13 times), the loss of her child’s father, homelessness, health battles, and back-to-back grief. For…
- Monique Williams: The Love We Deserve — Healing, Self-Worth & Breaking Cycles · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 3“I’ve been spit on. I’ve been dragged downstairs. I’ve been punched in the eye.” With that raw opening, Monique Williams invites us into her powerful journey of hurt, healing…
- From Surviving to Leading: How Devon Croom Reclaimed Her Power (Faith, Therapy, Journaling) · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 2Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of abuse and trauma. This week on The Blueprint, Yanique sits down with Devon Croom—author of Abused But Not Broken, minister…
- The Blueprint | From Ashes to Beauty w/ Kim Cole-Bartley (Healing & Faith) · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this inspiring episode of The Blueprint, Yanique sits down with Kim Cole-Bartley—educator, minister, life coach, and founder of Beautiful Ashes and The Complete Woman…
- Reflecting on 9 Incredible Weeks of The Blueprint | Thanksgiving Special · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 10his week’s episode is all about gratitude and reflection. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to pause and thank each and every one of you for being part of this amazing…
