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The Big Chop: Breaking the Rules and Redefining yourself with Melissa Knowles

Christy Lee Stephens Season 1 Episode 40

Has pressure to fit into certain beauty standards or a specific way of presenting yourself kept you from living out your authenticity?

On today’s episode, I have a candid conversation about breaking out of the box with TV personality Melissa Knowles. Over the past two decades, Melissa has built an impressive career as a CNN newscaster, a regular co-host on Morning Express with Robin Meade, a sideline reporter for the Super Bowl, and now, as the creator and producer of her own YouTube channel.

Melissa opens up about the pressures she faced growing up, particularly around beauty standards within the Black community, and how she learned to embrace her natural curly hair as a symbol of pride. She discusses how fitness, especially through SoulCycle, has played a pivotal role in building her confidence and overcoming life's challenges. 

Throughout the conversation, Melissa emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community and creating spaces where women, especially Black mothers, can come together to share experiences and offer mutual support. This inspiring episode offers valuable lessons on vulnerability, resilience, and the joy that comes from embracing one's true self.

Find her here: https://youtube.com/@knowlesitall?si=McNCvF6ySvgHcjaK

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