Discovering Your True Self and Learning to Love Yourself featuring Carmalita - Episode 51

Carmalita Wilson, a.k.a. Carmalita is a writer, explorer, lover, and shit talker. She works as a freelance writer, and some of her works have been published online. 

Along her journey, there was a point where she felt lost and that everything was falling apart. After her divorce, she went out to the world in search of her true, authentic self. She went backpacking through Spain, where she learned the true meaning of loving yourself.

Using her YouTube channel, she created Pink Couch Conversations with Carmalita to create a platform to connect with other people and share their stories. She aims to raise awareness about mental health, self-care, self-expression, and many other topics that black people face on a day-to-day basis. 

[00:01 – 01:23] Opening Segment

Quick plug to Speaking From Home Masterclass I introduce our guest, Carmalita

[01:24 – 02:00] Amplify Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Today’s spotlight is YAZI Clothing. Check them out on Instagram @yaziclothing or visit their website at https://www.yaziclothing.co/ 

[02:01 – 02:51] Wellness Tip of the Week

Take a break from Social Media and screen time in general

[02:52 – 11:07] Introductions

Carmalita speaks about her background She shares her wellness routine during this pandemic Carmalita talks about her gratitude list. The people that make her life incredible.

[11:08 – 24:24] Carmalita’s Story

Carmalita shares her journey to discovering her true self What empowers and encourages her to get her voice out to the world She talks about the story of her marriage Failing is not an option The idea of “home frequency”

[24:25 – 32:54] Walking Across the World

Carmalita’s discussions about her backpacking through Spain Learning to love yourself

[32:54 – 41:03] Pink Couch Conversations with Carmalita

The story behind Carmalita’s Pink Couch Conversations on YouTube A platform to connect with people and share their stories

[41:04 – 52:29] Closing Segment

Why Carmalita loves living in Los Angeles Final thoughts Follow and support Carmalita. See the links below.

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Social media kept me married much longer than my heart did.” – Carmalita

“For me, failure was not an option.” – Carmalita

“I genuinely thought no one would love me because of all my crap.” – Carmalita

 

Follow Carmalita on:

Instagram: @carmafornia Twitter: @carmafornia YouTube: Convivial Space: My Happy Place 

 

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