WHEN THE LIGHTS COME UP by Melissa L. Clay - Now available here!

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Some themes this story explores are finally asking the questions to start finding yourself, friendship, dating, and navigating church hurt. There's more and this is just the beginning of the main character Jackie's journey!

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Short story synopsis -

Jackie has always done everything right. She followed the rules, served at church, kept her promises, and waited for the love story she was told would come. But now, in her thirties, living in Chicago with a job she tolerates and a faith that's starting to unravel, she can't help wondering what doing everything "right" has really gotten her. Follow along as Jackie begins a journey inward. With her outspoken best friend Gloria by her side, she starts asking the questions that good girls aren't supposed to ask. Told with humor, honesty, and heart, When The Lights Come Up follows Jackie as she learns to face herself in the mirror, challenge the beliefs that once defined her, and step into a life that feels like her own.

If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season.

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Joining me today is my guest Pablo from Sarcarragance Media Group! We met at the Afros & Audio podcast festival and I knew I had to have him on my show. Come be encouraged as Pablo talks about how he got started in podcasting, his childhood, and stick around for his final piece advice to "Smile, keep moving forward, and you can do it!"

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I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this guest episode here - https://youtu.be/N_8PhIy7o08

If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season.

Follow me on social media:

• https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod
• https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/

Check out my website:

• https://makingmepod.com/

Email me:

• meli@makingmepod.com

Welcome to the season three's first guest episode with The Arie Iman! Join us as we talk about becoming more secure, content, and confident, we get into the importance of asking for help, and we have many laughs along the way!

Follow Arie on IG - https://www.instagram.com/thearieiman/

I'll be dropping solo episodes, as well as episodes with guests, via audio and video! Watch this guest episode here - https://youtu.be/Mmo7a6CF4S0

If you're new here, check out seasons 1 and 2 in this feed. If you've been here and a subscriber, thank you for sticking with me! It means so much to me and I hope we can connect this season.

Follow me on social media:

• https://www.tiktok.com/@makingmepod
• https://www.instagram.com/makingmepod/

Check out my website:

• https://makingmepod.com/

Email me:

• meli@makingmepod.com