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EMBRACE THE JOURNEY PODCAST: WHERE GROWTH MEETS REAL LIFE
Welcome to Embrace The Journey Podcast , a space for the soul-searchers, the deep feelers, and the ones becoming.
Hosted by Alexis Forteza, Embrace The Journey is a space for honest conversations about healing, growth, faith, and everything in between. Through solo reflections and powerful guest interviews, this podcast explores what it means to live with intention, confront the hard stuff, and trust the process—even when it’s messy.
Whether you’re navigating a major life shift or simply trying to show up more fully in your everyday life, Embrace The Journey offers the encouragement, wisdom, and real talk you didn’t know you needed.
Because becoming who you’re meant to be isn’t about arriving—it’s about learning to walk with grace, truth, and courage one step at a time because:
Your Journey Matters.
Episodes
30 episodes
More Than a Role: The Duality of Womanhood
When Ayesha Curry opened up about wanting a legacy of her own, the internet called her ungrateful. But what happens when a woman simply wants more; not out of discontent, but out of desire to grow? In this episode, I unpack the duality of woman...
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Too Many Options, Not Enough Intentions: The Illusion of Choice in Modern Dating
In a world of swipes, DMs, and constant connection, it feels like we’re drowning in dating options. But here’s the truth—more options don’t mean better connections.In this episode of Embrace The Journey, Alexis dives into...
When The World Feels Heavy: How To Find Peace In Current Times
When the world feels heavy, how do you stay grounded without going numb?In this episode of Embrace the Journey, we talk about navigating emotional overwhelm in a time when constant noise, tragedy, and chaos feel unavoidable. If you've been ...
The Beauty of Beginning Again
Hey My Beautiful People!In this episode, I dive into the quiet courage it takes to start over — not because you failed, but because you grew. Whether it’s love, purpose, or personal healing, beginning again is rarely glamorous, but it’s...
I Don't Chase Potential, I Chase Peace: Dating Advice Part 1
In this episode of Embrace the Journey, we dive deep into a pattern many of us know too well: dating someone not for who they are now, but for who we hope they’ll become. While vision and belief in someone's growth can be beau...
Grief Isn’t a Season—It’s a Language
What's up my beautiful people!In this episode I open up EVEN more about life, and today's topic is GRIEF. Like the title states, grief is not simply a season that comes and goes; it's truly a language that our hearts speak all throughout...
I Have A Confession To Make...
What's up my beautiful people!In this episode I reveal a hot off the press realization about myself...something I have NEVER admitted before, and it might come as a shocker. But, like I always say...your story, including mine, might save...
This One Habit Saved My Life!
What's up my beautiful people!In this episode I reveal the one life changing habit that nearly saved my life....yes SAVED MY LIFE! It's something so powerful yet so overlooked. Make sure you tune in, and don't forget to...
Make This Your #1 Goal for 2025: Be At Peace!
What's up my beautiful people!It's officially 2025 and we need to have a quick pow wow BEFORE you tackle your goals. All your goals won't matter unless you live at PEACE with others.Stay tuned and listen to my take on this topic ...
End Of Year Reflection: Time To Clean House!
What's up my beautiful people!On today's episode I am recapping some of my MAJOR lessons/advice that I learned in 2024. The end of the year is approaching and that means it's time to CLEAN HOUSE!Tune in to see what I have to share...
The Art Of Forgiveness
What's up my beautiful people!On today's episode I am talking about everyone's favorite "F" word: FORGIVENESS. Almost got you there huh? Forgiveness is a topic that is hard, but crucial when wanting to grow closer to God. Forgiven...
The Reality Of Obedience
What's up my beautiful people!On today's episode I am talking about the topic my followers voted for me to discuss: obedience. The topic is not the sexiest, nor the most popular, but it's needed in order for you to fulfill the will God h...
You Are Holding You Back: Purpose Talk Continued
What's up my beautiful people!On today's episode I am diving even deeper on the talk about purpose, and the one thing that might be holding you back from stepping into your calling: you!Make sure you tune and don't forget to like,...
What Is Your Purpose & How Do We Find It?
What's up my beautiful people!We are back at it and we are going straight to the topic of PURPOSE.How many times do we question why we are here? What are we supposed to be doing? Do I even matter? I have! And by the grace of God I...
How To Stop People Pleasing
What's up my beautiful people!Would you believe me if I said I had an addiction to people pleasing? Well listeners I did! Crazy to think of that now, but your girl was so addicted that I thought this was completely normal to do. I used t...
Your Foundation Matters w/Gene Jackson | Embrace The Journey Podcast w/Alexis Forteza
What's up my beautiful people?!?On today's episode I have the pleasure of welcoming the one & only Pastor Gene Jackson! Gene opens up about his own personal journey of faith, becoming a Lead Pastor, and how important, and crucial, a ...
Your Past Does Not Define Your Future w/Carlos Vasquez | Embrace The Journey Podcast
What's up my beautiful people?!?On today's episode I have the pleasure of welcoming Carlos Vasquez, CEO of How To Battle, author, speaker, consultant, and so much more!Carlos' story truly is one you don't want to skip. He truly sh...
Men Need Healing Too w/Levellyn Hunter | Embrace The Journey Podcast w/Alexis Forteza
Whats up my beautiful people?!?On today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the one and only Levellyn Hunter, aka Yaboylv. Lev really showcases what a healing man looks and sounds like. The vulnerability he offers my listeners...
Healing The Soul From Within w/Jer'maine | Embrace The Journey Podcast w-Alexis Forteza
What’s up my beautiful people?!?This week I have the pleasure of introducing/chatting with the LOVELY Jer'Maine aka Jermination. We dive into all things healing, being a light in the world, and the truth behind the struggles and blessing...
Faith Requires Work w/Mykee Woods | Embrace The Journey Podcast w/Alexis Forteza
What’s up my beautiful people!?!This week I have the honor, and pleasure, to sit down with one of my good friends Mykee Woods. From running, weight loss, and being authentic in his own journey, Mykee and I talk about it all!Make s...
You Can't Instagram Real Healing | Embrace The Journey Podcast w/Alexis Forteza
What's up my beautiful people!Today is a solo pod because I missed you! Also, I wanted to chat about how I got to where I am today (mentally, emotionally, spiritually etc.)Can't wait for you all to see who my next guests are as we...
Obedience: The Secret Sauce to Success w/Remy Boykin | Embrace The Journey Podcast w/Alexis Forteza
What’s up my beautiful people?!?On today’s episode I’ve got the one and only Remy, aka RemyInspires, and the gems he drops in this episode, you will NOT want to miss.Remy discusses the importance of obedience without knowing all o...
Your Mess Is Your Message Pt 2 w/Ashley Beverly | Embrace The Journey Podcast w/Alexis Forteza
What's up my beautiful people!This week Alexis continues the conversation with Ms. Ashley Beverly as she dives even deeper to her journey of forgiveness, therapy, and embracing the journey of self-love.Make sure to follow & su...
Your Mess Is Your Message Pt 1 w/Ashley Beverly | Embrace The Journey Podcast w/Alexis Forteza
What's up my beautiful people!This week Alexis has the pleasure of introducing her special guest, Ashely Beverly, who opens up about her life of growing up in a small town where her racial background was not always accepted, her life in ...
Desires Don’t Make You Desperate | Embrace The Journey Podcast w/Alexsi Forteza
What's up my beautiful people!Have you ever been ridiculed for expressing your deepest desires? Have you been judged for seeming “desperate” because you hold certain desires and values close to your heart that the majority might not? Wel...