Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity
Resilience isn’t about bouncing back, but bouncing forward. Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity brings powerful stories and fearless conversations from experts in the field of business, relationships, emotional, physical and mental health, and faith-based communities together to give practical insight on how there is always a flip side to every story. Each episode creates a brave space that combines proven lessons from neuroscience, powerful tools from authentic connection, key principles from life lessons, and practical promises from faith-based insights. Trauma, toxic stress, broken habits and hurting hearts don’t define destiny, but peace isn’t passive. It requires an exchange. To create a flip and access peace in the middle of the pieces, you are challenged to make an exchange of the lies that have kept you mentally hostage in basement moments for a Steps of Growth framework, which cultivates a shift toward growth planning and forward movement.
Resilience isn’t about bouncing back, but bouncing forward. Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity brings powerful stories and fearless conversations from experts in the field of business, relationships, emotional, physical and mental health, and faith-based communities together to give practical insight on how there is always a flip side to every story. Each episode creates a brave space that combines proven lessons from neuroscience, powerful tools from authentic connection, key principles from life lessons, and practical promises from faith-based insights. Trauma, toxic stress, broken habits and hurting hearts don’t define destiny, but peace isn’t passive. It requires an exchange. To create a flip and access peace in the middle of the pieces, you are challenged to make an exchange of the lies that have kept you mentally hostage in basement moments for a Steps of Growth framework, which cultivates a shift toward growth planning and forward movement.
Episodes

Friday Nov 21, 2025
She Shines Recap Episode 1
Friday Nov 21, 2025
Friday Nov 21, 2025
If you missed the She Shines: She Matters Conference, tonight’s episode of The Flip Side of Adversity is your chance to catch the fire, the wisdom, and the sisterhood that filled that room. 🔥💛
I’m bringing you the voices that lit up the conference and reminded every woman that purpose, power, and authenticity still matter.
💫 Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake
She opened the room with truth: When a woman knows she matters and stands in her divine assignment, she becomes unstoppable. Her call to lead with courage and lift as we climb is STILL echoing.
💫 Dr. Davina Williams
She spoke straight to our soul: You are powerful—not because life has been easy, but because you survived what tried to silence you. Your authority is God-given. Claim it.
💫 Iola Harper
And then Iola flipped the script: Success doesn’t come from imitation. It comes from authenticity. Be yourself. Be a learner. Be bold enough to stand in your truth.
Sis… if you weren’t in the room, you can be in the conversation tonight.
And if you were in the room, this episode is your refill.

Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Joyful Living
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Join me for a powerful and faith-filled episode of The Flip Side of Adversity with the incredible Robyn Scott-Johnson — author, speaker, wife, mother, and woman of unshakable faith.
A proud West Philly native and the author of Joyful Living: A Story of Faith and Family, Robyn is sharing her powerful Flip Side Story — a mother’s fight to save her daughters through life-threatening illness and life-altering injury… and how her unwavering love and trust in God carried her through it all.
This conversation is for anyone who’s ever had to cling to faith when everything felt uncertain. You’ll laugh, cry, and leave reminded that joy isn’t the absence of struggle — it’s the presence of God in the middle of it.

Thursday Oct 23, 2025
She Matters
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
In this powerful episode, “She Matters: Your Very Being Means That You Have PURPOSE,” Robin and I are diving into what it truly means to walk boldly in purpose, shine unapologetically, and empower others to do the same. 💖
From the boardroom to the pew, Robin has spent decades creating spaces where women of color can connect, collaborate, and celebrate their divine design. Her story is one of faith, resilience, and fierce commitment to helping every woman know—you are not here by accident; you are here on assignment.
#FlipSideOfAdversity #RobinMaddox #SheMatters #CelebratingSisterhood #SHINEConnections #WomenWhoLead #HealingOverHustle #FaithAndPurpose #EmpowerInspireSHINE #WomenOfPurpose

Thursday Oct 16, 2025
How to discover your only one, only you! .
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
The Flip Side of Adversity featuring the powerhouse Tish Baldez — global business coach, speaker, and master facilitator who’s helping leaders all over the world achieve success beyond their expectations!
We’re breaking down how to discover your “Only One, Only” — how to show up so authentically and powerfully that clients, teams, and audiences know you’re the one they want to work with.
Let’s talk about what it really means to distinguish yourself vs. just differentiate yourself… and how to be evidence for YOU!
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Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Adversity to Alignment
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
What do you do when adversity tries to write your story for you?
At just 14, Crystal Carmen Caple was kidnapped—a moment that could have ended everything. Instead, it became the spark that fueled her resilience.
Tomorrow on The Flip Side of Adversity at 5PM EST, Crystal joins me to share how she transformed trauma into triumph—becoming a Scientist, Emotional Pattern Expert, entrepreneur, and now published author.
Her new book, Shut Up and Look Pretty: A Dating Manifesto for Soft Power & High Standards, is already igniting conversations about how women can use soft power, emotional intelligence, and intentional healing to shift not just dating—but life itself.
Here’s your reminder: adversity doesn’t get the final word. YOU do.

Thursday Sep 18, 2025
I Am Able
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
The Flip Side of Adversity welcomes the powerhouse Crystal Brown-Pinkney for an episode entitled “I Am Able.”
Crystal’s story is one of mental toughness, entrepreneurship, and faith. With 28 years in the financial services industry and as a Regional Vice President with Primerica, she has built not only a business, but a mission—helping families break free from debt, build wealth, and walk in financial independence.
In this episode, Crystal shares the mindset that has carried her through challenges: staying visible, dependable, and accountable—even when it’s difficult. Her journey is proof that resilience, focus, and faith can move you from surviving to thriving.
Listen to this conversation—it’s a masterclass in perseverance and purpose.

Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Prepare. Pivot. Persevere.
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Nine years of stages, stumbles, assignments, successes, slip ups, sad moments, and joyful opportunities—and I’m still here. Still learning. Still moving with purpose.
Tonight on The Flip Side of Adversity we’re getting real about how to Prepare. Pivot. Persevere. All of it. Bring your questions. Share with a friend. Let’s flip together. I don’t have it all figured out, but I’ve stayed the course—and I’m ready to pour.

Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Walking a Tightrope Backward in High Heels
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
I’m sitting down with the trailblazing Blondell Reynolds-Brown to talk about her brand-new memoir, Walking a Tightrope Backward in High Heels. 👠 From the halls of Philadelphia City Council to the realities of single motherhood, Blondell’s story is part political memoir, part leadership manifesto—and ALL inspiration.
She’s opening up about shattering glass ceilings, championing women and families, and navigating storms that could have taken her out—but instead, made her stronger. 💥
💡 If you’ve ever had to fight twice as hard to get half as far, this episode is for YOU.

Thursday Aug 28, 2025
“Shove Your Shoulds ”
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
In this episode, we’re talking about breaking free from the weight of “shoulds” with the bold and brilliant Jessica Frew. 💥
Her episode, “Shove Your Shoulds – Become a Decision-Making Badass and Live the Bold Life You Deserve,” will hit home for every woman who’s ever tried to be the perfect wife, mom, entrepreneur, or friend—all while silently falling apart. Jessica shares how hitting her breaking point helped her stop living by fear and start trusting her own voice—and now, she’s teaching others to do the same.
✨ If you’re ready to stop striving for approval and start making bold, unapologetic decisions that honor YOU, this is your wake-up call.

Thursday Aug 21, 2025
“From Never Enough to Fully Aligned: My Flip Side Story”
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Dr. Nefertiti Poyner joins The Flip Side of Adversity to share how the quiet, persistent
belief of being “never enough” shaped so much of her life and work. She opens up
about leaving a secure role after 24 years to build a mission-driven business helping
others live with purpose, passion, and peace. Listeners will learn how to recognize
and transform self-doubt into intentional, aligned living that honors their true worth.
www.nefertitipoyner.com





