MEET OUR GUESTS

Meet Our Inspiring Women

Diamond The Doula

with Diamond Johnston

At 9 years old - Diamonds mother went missing. No one really talked about where her mom was or what may have happened to her. At 18 years old, she went on a mission to find her mother that lead to results no one saw coming.

She has been through unimaginable trauma but as Diamond says - she learned to push through.

Season 2 / Episode 1

Push On Through

with Celia DuBose

In response to spiritual "mishandling" at a very early age, Celia has boldly gone down many paths toward spiritual growth, creative expression and the fight for environmental and social justice.

Celia is a champion at shaking up the status quo, whether fighting for the rights of others, starting an all female quasi-punk band or giving her heart to environmental campaigns.

Season 1 / Episode 10

Shaking Up The Status Quo

A Battle Worth Fighting with Courtney Wood

Courtney Wood is an inspiration in doing what is right, even when it feels like the world is against you. Even when the courts and systems set up to protect children are fighting against them being protected. Even when some family turn against you.

Season 1 / Episode 9

The Tenacious Crusader

Machelle Gardner

Machelle Gardner was a "normal kid" who grew up in a loving home. She was not a person anyone would have expected to end up on a journey that led to 15 years in prison. Many in her circumstances would have given up or continued down a not great path for the remainder of their life. But not Machelle. She inspires us to change courses if our path is leading the wrong way but to never give up.

Season 1 / Episode 8

Against All Odds

Shirley Perry-Richardson

Shirley Perry -Richardson joins Jess, Dr. Harris and Kristin Peck in a conversation about her life that blew our minds. Shirley DEFINES resilience. She is one of the most inspiring women we have ever encountered.
Listen in and be prepared to go on an incredible journey!!!

Season 1 / Episode 7

Resilience Defined

Reba Hollingsworth

Reba Hollingsworth is one of the most familiar faces on our morning Televisions as the Morning Anchor on WTVR - CBS6. She is one of the most successful News Journalists in Richmond, Virginia and certainly one of the most beloved.
In additional to being a journalist, she is also an entrepreneur, a mom and now an author. She inspired us with her ability to go for her dreams and to trust her instincts. We think Reba will truly inspire you to figure out what you want to really do in life and to just GO GET IT!

Season 1 / Episode 6

Go Get IT

REAL TALK with Jamillah Sabir Wheaton

Jamillah proves how much power and healing there is in telling your story. She shared her experience with a fiancé who turned into a violent monster, her road to emotional recovery and the path she is now on to fulfill her passion for writing. Flip Flops & Tiaras host Jess Ellett and Jamillah were best friends in high school and remain great friends to this day. It was humbling and an honor to have Jamillah trust us enough to share her experience with us. This is a podcast you won't want to miss and one that will inspire all women who listen in.

Season 1 / Episode 5

A Survivor - Not a Victim

Cara – "Follow The Rules Until You Can Make Your Own"!

Cara Pressley is a motivation to us all. She worked for 20 years in the government but had a vision for her life that would inspire others and uplift those in need. Now she leads the life of a true entrepreneur with all the ups and downs that come with running your own businesses. She is a social media influencer who is spreading encouragement and boy we felt it during our conversation! Her best advice to young women was to follow the rules until you can make your own. We LOVED that!!

Season 1 / Episode 4

The Career Cheerleader

Pulling Up Your Bootstraps with Diane!

Diane Jones is such a great example of how to pivot and reinvent yourself when things get tough. We were inspired by her ability to overcome challenges and create her own destiny. A true pleasure to have on the show!

Season 1 / Episode 3

Virtual DiVA

FUN with Kristin Peck

Our 2nd podcast with Kristin Peck was so much fun! This was girl power all the way with sips of wine and an enlightening chat about all the amazing things Kristin has accomplished!

Season 1 / Episode 2

Tattoos that are changing lives

Doni inspires us to travel!

Doni Belah was such a perfect guest to help us launch Flip Flops. She is incredibly authentic and down to earth. Doni's motivation to help expand women's cultural experiences with not only the women she pairs together for traveling but also with exposure to women in other countries was absolutely inspiring.