This week, Marissa sits down to talk with the visionary President and Founder of Activate Worldwide LLC, Lucinda Cross. Lucinda opens with an energetic introduction and speaks about the shift that has been most impactful in her life (5:04). She

S3-EP14-Let’s Talk Breaking Church Rules with Janice Roberson-Anderson

Sep 18th, 2023 36m 38s

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with the inspiring CEO of Moruwa Consulting and the founder of Significant Life, Janice Roberson-Anderson. Janice begins the discussion with her greatest passion right now: working as the founder of Signific

S3-EP13-Let’s Talk Shame with Britney Harris

Sep 11th, 2023 37m 18s

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with the Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, and super-(s)hero, Britney Harris. Britney starts the discussion with her most transformational shift: gaining the courage to push back her shame and talk about her ab

S3-EP12-Let’s Talk Beating Cancer with Lindsey Walker

Aug 28th, 2023 33m 30s

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with the ultimate powerhouse, Publicist and Author Lindsey Walker. Lindsey begins by opening up with Marissa about her cancer journey and the accompanying shifts over the past 5 years (8:02). She recounts ho

S3-EP11-Let’s Talk Health Scares & Self Worth with Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo

Aug 21st, 2023 40m 2s

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with Dr. Omolora Thomas Uwemedimo of Melanin & Medicine. Dr. Omolora is not new to life shift, she's true to it. She starts the conversation by sharing with Marissa everything she knows to be true about shif

S3-EP10-Let’s Talk Job Loss with Markeith Braden

Aug 14th, 2023 41m 14s

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with transformational speaker Markeith Braden. Marissa begins the chat asking Markeith about the most disruptive shift in his life and he opens up about his experience being laid off (4:27). Markeith details

S3-EP09-Let’s Talk Friendship + Community with KeAnna Daniels and Bridget Flaherty

Aug 7th, 2023 41m 3s

This week, Marissa sits down to chat with podcast hosts KeAnna Daniels and Bridget Flaherty. From the outside looking in, the two seem like an unlikely pair, but they quickly explain why they are actually a perfect match based on what's inside

S3-EP08-Let’s Talk Husband Do-Overs: Marrying the Same Man Twice with Dr. Shamieka Dean

Jul 24th, 2023 34m 14s

This week, Marissa sits down with award winning marketing solutionist and thought leader, Dr. Shamieka Dean. Shamieka starts off by sharing with Marissa what she believes to be her most impactful life shift; divorcing and remarrying the same ma

S3-EP07- Let’s Talk Whole Child Development

Jul 17th, 2023 38m 28s

This week, Marissa sits down with Authorpreneur Stephanie Krauss. Stephanie starts by explaining how she got her start and why based on her history, she's not "supposed" to be where she is today (4:02). Marissa asks Stephanie to reflect on her

S3-EP06-Let’s Talk Addiction with Rachel Dehler

Jul 10th, 2023 28m 21s

This week, Marissa sits down with breath-work facilitator, Rachel Dehler. Rachel opens up about the various shifts that happened in her life that led her to turn to breath work (5:12). She then opens up about transitioning from a student of bre

S3-EP05-Let’s Talk Sustainable Weight Loss with Datasha Mayo

Jul 3rd, 2023 36m 38s

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with business and personal development coach, Datasha Mayo. Datasha talks with Marissa about what comes to mind when she reflects on her most transformational shift (4:06). When thinking through her 100 poun

S3-EP04-Let’s Talk Leadership with Melissa Tureaud

Jun 26th, 2023 39m 7s

This week, Marissa sits down with one of her besties, Melissa Tureaud, VP of Early Learning Programs. The two start the conversation reflecting on the start of their 30 year friendship and how they both took the unconventional path towards succ

S3-EP01-Let’s Talk Unexpected Shifts with Bridgett Deana

Jun 19th, 2023 27m 51s

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with financial services professional and bad ass mom, Bridgett Deana. Growing up together and being only six years apart, Bridgett has seen Marissa through a lot of shifts. Bridgett speaks about which life s

S3-EP02-Let’s Talk Mental Breakdowns with Jewell Samone

Jun 19th, 2023 34m 2s

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with lifestyle content creator, Jewell Samone, who also happens to be Marissa's only daughter. Growing up watching Marissa take on many life shifts, Jewell reflects on her favorite one that completely change

S3-EP03-Let’s Talk Healing with Treniss Roberts

Jun 19th, 2023 37m 18s

This week, Marissa sits down to talk with associate marriage & family therapist/ certified bestie, Treniss Roberts. It's one of those friendships that have been going on so long they hardly remember how it started, but apparently, it started wi

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S3-EP00-Talking Shift with Marissa Q. Paine (Trailer)

Jun 15th, 2023 11m 9s

Talking Shift is a "kitchen conversation among friends" transparently discussing the realities of #MakingShiftHappen" in life, love, business and beyond. Our mission is to normalize what's normal and talk about what's taboo until every human gi

S2- EP24- Bonus Episode Live from Instep Church

Feb 23rd, 2021 34m 50s

SURPRISE! In this bonus episode Marissa has Valentine's Day on the brain and doesn't quite understand what all the fuss is about (2:25). James is feeling grateful for his health after undergoing oral surgery earlier in the month that left him b

S2- EP 23- Best of Season 2 Rewind #3

Feb 9th, 2021 18m 51s

As we near the end of this season, our hosts spend time reflecting on the best moments of season 2.

S2- EP 22- Best of Season 2 Rewind #2

Jan 26th, 2021 24m 29s

As we near the end of this season, our hosts spend time reflecting on the best moments of season 2.

S2- EP 21- Best Of Season 2 Rewind

Jan 12th, 2021 33m 36s

As we near the end of season 2, our hosts spend time reflecting on their favorite moments with featured guests.

S2- EP20- Issue Spotting

Dec 29th, 2020 41m 47s

This week, a recent celebration of life has Marissa reflecting on the true strength of love (4:45). James spends time pondering the quote “addictions are reactions to emotions we can’t handle”(12:03). The fight of the week is sparked by an impu

S2-EP19- The Funniest Fight of the Week

Dec 22nd, 2020 44m 25s

This week Marissa spoke a lot about what wasn’t on her mind (2:39) before eventually deciding that ultimately, she couldn’t stop thinking about Christmas (8:13). James has spent his week reflecting on yet another quote, and you must ask yoursel

S2- EP18- Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Met and Married in a Pandemic

Dec 15th, 2020 44m 52s

In the third and final episode of the series: Inquiring Minds Want to know, our hosts sit down with two newly married couples who managed to find love in a pandemic.

S2- EP 17- Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Bachelor Edition

Dec 8th, 2020 53m 54s

This week Dr. James and Marissa Paine speak with Chris, David, and Justin as they continue the three part singles' series 'Inquiring Minds Want to Know'.

S2- EP16- Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Ladies First

Dec 1st, 2020 54m 54s

This week Dr. James and Marissa Paine speak with Cindy, Lynette, and Rhoshay to kick off the three part singles' series 'Inquiring Minds Want to Know'.