FREEda's World
110 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsWelcome to Freedas World, the podcast for savvy, professional black women who are on a mission to achieve self-acceptance and self-love. In this space, we understand that the professional streets can be mean and rough, but that's where we come in! With engaging and candid discussions about life as a black professional woman, we prioritize conversations around self-care, personal and professional development, mental health, and more.
Think of us as your personal cheerleaders, guiding you towards a brighter and more fulfilling future. We believe that together, we can conquer any obstacle and reach new heights. So, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, sit back, and join us on this journey to self-discovery and empowerment. After all, we're all trying to figure it out – why not do it together?
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Mindful Love: Crafting Relationships With Care and Positivity
January 30, 2024 16:39 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this enriching episode of FREEda’s World, we welcome the multi-talented Lucha Saint-Fleury, whose journey from being a renowned wedding and event planner to hosting a popular relationship podcast has captivated many. Lucha shares her unique insights on the parallels between orchestrating perfect events and nurturing fulfilling relationships. Delve into a conversation that weaves through the art of event planning, the intricacies of love, and the importance of a positive mindset in both ...
Pathways to Power: Lata Hamilton on inspiring leadership and embracing change
January 24, 2024 16:07 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBDive into the transformative world of change management with Lata Hamilton on this inspiring episode of "Freeda's World." As a seasoned change leadership expert, Lata shares her profound insights and experiences, guiding listeners through the intricacies of personal and organizational transformation. With her dynamic approach, Lata sheds light on how to embrace change as an invaluable opportunity for growth. She unravels the psychological aspects of resistance and equips you with actionabl...
The Roaring Forties: Embracing Change and Sustainable Growth in 2024
January 17, 2024 15:12 - 32 minutes - 34.8 MBWelcome back to FREEda's World, and a Happy New Year to our FREEda Fam! In our first episode of 2024, join Ritha Pierre as she reflects on the tumultuous journey through 2023 and shares her unapologetic entrance into the "roaring forties." Ritha discusses the importance of sustainable growth, maintaining the fervor of new year's resolutions, and the significance of this milestone birthday. Dive into her insights on rejecting societal scripts and claiming personal agency over one's life and...
Balancing Act: Crafting Success and Harmony for Professional Black Women
November 15, 2023 15:34 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIn this inspiring episode of FREEda’s World, we're honored to host the renowned Balance and Relationship Advisor, Naketa Ren Thigpen. Naketa, hailed for her transformative work with professional Black women, unpacks the essentials of achieving a harmonious work/life balance that doesn't just fuel career success but also feeds the soul and fosters personal growth. As we navigate the intricacies of professional pressures, personal aspirations, and the quest for joy, Naketa offers actionable ...
How the Subconscious Mind Runs the Show
June 07, 2023 12:27 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBJoin us as we explore the incredible influence of the subconscious mind in this episode of FREEda’s World. Our guest, Ryane LeCesne, a highly regarded mindset coach, delves into the subconscious's role in shaping our lives. Ryane's expertise lies in empowering high-achieving women, especially Black women, to overcome self-limiting mindsets like Impostor Syndrome and Perfectionism. Drawing from her experience coaching nearly 1,000 women, she reveals how these hidden beliefs can hinder profe...
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: A Conversation with Rikimah Glymph on Empowerment, Wellness, and Professional Success for Black Women
April 19, 2023 13:45 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBGet ready to feel empowered and inspired because, on today's episode of Freedas World Podcast, we are joined by the amazing Rikimah Glymph, Founding Partner of Glymph Consulting, LLC, and a trailblazing black woman who has dedicated her career to changing the hearts and minds of leaders and staff alike. In this episode, Rikimah will share her wealth of knowledge and experience in building business infrastructure, coaching, mentoring, and promoting organizational and individual wellness and...
Self-Love and Mental Wellness: Black Women with Dr. Shainna Ali
April 05, 2023 22:47 - 53 minutes - 43.4 MBWelcome to FREEda's World, the podcast that focuses on achieving total wellness as Black professional women. In this episode, we're excited to speak with Dr. Shainna Ali, a licensed mental health counselor, author of The Self-Love Workbook, and host of The Mental Wellness Practice Podcast. Dr. Ali will be sharing her insights on the importance of self-love, especially for Black women, and the challenges we face in practicing it. We'll also dive into the topic of Black women's mental health...
Money Talks: A Conversation with Modern Money Education's Co-Founder Angela Moore
March 23, 2023 21:16 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBWelcome to FREEda's World! In this episode, we're joined by Angela Moore, the co-founder of Modern Money Education and a certified financial coach. Angela has been helping women gain financial literacy and empowerment through Modern Money Education's courses and resources. In this conversation, Angela shares her insights on the importance of financial literacy, particularly for black women who face unique financial challenges and barriers. She also shares tips and advice on how women can ta...
Choosing Ourselves: Breaking Down the Ways Professional Black Women Sabotage their Own Wellness
March 17, 2023 18:47 - 45 minutes - 37.2 MBJoin host Ritha Pierre, Esq, in this thought-provoking solo episode as she breaks down the many ways professional black women sabotage their own wellness by not being kind to themselves. Ritha provides actionable insights and motivational tips to empower black women to choose themselves, prioritize their wellness, and succeed in their careers and lives. She discusses the negative impact of perfectionism, how not setting boundaries can harm us, the importance of self-care, and why embracing...
Unlocking Your Brilliance: Insights and Inspiration for Professional Women with Natalie Jobity
March 08, 2023 20:58 - 53 minutes - 43.5 MBCelebrate with us as FREEda's World hits its 100th Episode! We are so grateful for the support of our FREEda Fam and all of our guests who have helped us reach this milestone. To commemorate this special occasion, we are bringing you an amazing show with an incredibly talented guest - Natalie Jobity, a transformational leadership coach, personal brand strategist, and author of “It’s Your Time to Shine Girl!”. Join us as we delve into Natalie's new book, which offers valuable insights for p...
Back and Better Than Ever: Achieving Total Wellness for Professional Black Women
March 01, 2023 19:28 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBWelcome back to Freeda's World, the podcast for professional Black women who are dedicated to achieving total wellness and balance in their lives. After a year-long hiatus, we are back stronger than ever and excited to kick off Women's History Month by diving into the topic of total wellness. In this episode, we discuss what total wellness means for professional Black women and what it looks like in practice. We break down the different areas of total wellness, including physical health, e...
Ep. 98: The Road To Wellness ft. Michelle Ross
January 12, 2022 17:12 - 44 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this week's episode, Ritha talks wellness with Michelle Ross, COTA, co-founder of Live Life Rehab, and a certified occupational therapist assistant. Wellness is a lifelong journey. There will be many bumps on the road, but you will be successful as long as you are intentional and purposeful. Michelle drops a lot of gems. Get your baskets ready, open up your minds and collect these gems. To learn more about Michelle and her movement, follow her on Instagram @Queen.Nashambi *FREEda's...
Ep. 97: The FREEda Way
December 31, 2021 00:19 - 24 minutes - 20.5 MBHappy Birthday to my beloved grandmother Freda. Although she is no longer with us, her life has inspired women all over in so many ways. In this episode, we talk about the FREEda Way and the importance of being human. As the year comes to a close, we discuss the importance of remaining positive despite what we are going through. As we head-on into the new year, remember the FREEda Principles. Be Fierce, be Resilient, Empowered, Erudite, Daring, and Ambitious. FREEda Fam, have a happy ne...
Ep. 96: Strategize to Optimize
December 22, 2021 17:41 - 31 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week we are talking strategy! Many of us are anxiously trying to get things in order with the new year coming. As women of color, we often have too much on our plate. Achieving a work-life balance seems to be unattainable. What is the key to success? How can we strategize to optimize our lives? In this episode, consultant and strategist Debbie Louis-Cesar drop some gems on how to organize and strategize our lives healthily and sustainably. *If you love the content, please comment, ...
Ep. 95: How to Leverage Yourself for a Promotion/ Raise ft. Lucha Saint-Fleury
December 15, 2021 14:28 - 42 minutes - 34.8 MBThis week we are talking promotions and raises! We work hard, and we deserve to be compensated accordingly. This week, we have the amazing Lucha Saint-Fleury, a Director of Talent Acquisition for a large NYC company. In this episode, Lucha talks to us about the many ways we can leverage ourselves for our next promotion and or raise. You do not want to miss this gem-dropping session! *FREEda's World podcast is available everywhere you listen to podcasts. If you love what you hear, please ra...
Ep. 94: Setting Boundaries
December 08, 2021 18:05 - 26 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode of FREEda'S World, we discuss setting boundaries. Let's face it, boundaries have taken on a whole new meaning, especially at the workplace. We went from clocking out at 5 PM on the dot to now answering emails at 2 AM, and this is after working a whole 8-hour shift! Something has got to give. We need to reclaim our time and manage expectations when it comes to our time.
EP. 93: FREEda's World Re-launch!
December 01, 2021 14:13 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MBFREEda Fam we are back! We are so excited to be back! There is so much going and we are back to help you navigate these crazy workplace streets. In this episode Ritha shares some life updates and gives a preview on what to expect at FREEda's World. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @freedas_world
Ep. 92: A Covid Thanksgiving
November 25, 2021 01:28 - 40 minutes - 57.4 MBFREEda Fam! We missed you so much! FREEda's World is officially coming back Wednesday, December 1st! Thanksgiving is tomorrow and we know that you are excited to spend much-needed time with your family and friends. But as we celebrate we have to remember to keep safety measures in place. We are still in the middle of a global pandemic. In this episode of FREEda's World, Ritha and her special guest, Jessica Cenatus talk about the effects of covid on thanksgiving travel and what measures...
Ep. 91: Diversity and Inclusion In A Time Of Racial Divide
November 14, 2020 04:32 - 42 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week we are talking about diversity and inclusion with Tatiana Dorsey! Tatiana works in the Consumer Goods Industry in the space of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is dedicated to creating inclusive and equitable working environments where employees feel welcomed and bring their "whole-selves" to work and having the opportunity to grow, contribute, and develop. She continues her commitment to community service within her ownership and operation of The LadyBUGS, a 501c(3) mentor...
Ep. 90: The HBCU Experience ft. Christa Newkirk
October 14, 2020 16:53 - 37 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week I have the privilege of interviewing the amazing Christa Newkirk, owner and operator of EclectikRead LLC and co-author of the newly released book, The HBCU Experience, North Carolina A&T University, 2nd Edition. In this episode, Christa will talk about her HBCU experience as well as the importance of this recent book and its potential impact on the Black community. Social Media: @EclectikRead @freedas_world *FREEdasWorld is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts! D...
Ep. 89: Trust More, Worry Less
October 07, 2020 16:16 - 22 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week I am coming to you with a solo episode. Things have been quite interesting these last several months and as we enter into a new quarter, a new season, I wanted to revisit the topics of fear and worry. Despite what is going on outside, despite our current employment statuses and despite the hardships, we still have to keep pressing on. We still have to be giving even when we are in a time of famine. We have to remember that fear is a result of failing to submit to God. It is a re...
Ep. 88: Travel During Covid fy. Jocelyn Alexander
September 30, 2020 17:39 - 36 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week we have another amazing guest by the name of Jocelyn Alexander. Like our previous guest, she too is a co-author of the recently released book, "The HBCU Experience, North Carolina A & T University, 2nd Edition". In this episode, Jocelyn and I discuss traveling during COVID as well as her chapter in the book "The HBCU Experience, North Carolina A & T University, 2nd Edition. Jocelyn is the owner and operator of Stamp'd Travel, an experience-focused travel agency she founded in 201...
Ep. 87: The Business Of Dating ft. Shani Farmer
September 23, 2020 14:08 - 59 minutes - 49.4 MBWelcome back everyone for another episode of FREEda’s World! We are back from our summer hiatus and we are ready to get back into the swing of things. This week we have an amazing guest by the name of Shani Farmer. In this episode, Shani discusses her work as a relationship enthusiast, her written works and her love for her HBCU, North Carolina State Agricultural, and Technical University. About Shani Shani L. Farmer graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State Universi...
Ep. 86: Where The Mind Goes, The Man Will Follow
July 22, 2020 14:29 - 31 minutes - 26.9 MBThe mind is so powerful. Where the mind goes, the man will follow. If we allow our minds to go to "the dark place", then we will go to "the dark place". If our minds go to a place of confidence, then we will not only be led to confidence, we will be confident. As we continue to strive in these uncertain times, remember to strengthen your minds. Feed them with positivity and surround yourself with positive people. In this episode, I talk about the dangers of engaging in "if only" and "what...
Ep. 85: Let's Be Present
July 08, 2020 17:19 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MBIt's been. a few weeks but I am back! In this episode, I talk about the importance of women being present in the midst of trying times. As people of color, we find ourselves yet again, in the midst of a war. We are fighting so many elements at the same time. COVID, racism, injustice, gender discrimination. We are going through it all, and it can be tiring. We are tired. But we cannot give up hope, we cannot give up the fight. So let's not. Let's figure out a way to be present and active. ...
Ep.84: What Is Your Why?! ft. Jessica Sinclair
June 10, 2020 13:05 - 53 minutes - 44.2 MBHappy Wednesday FREEda Fam! This week, I am dishing with the amazing Jessica Sinclair, Founder of Network Like You Mean It. Jessica is a nurse professional and entrepreneur extraordinaire. On this episode, Jessica shares her journey to nursing after being a PR professional for so many years. She also talks about how her background as a PR professional has elevated her nursing career. Jessica's mission now is to help other nurses find their passions within the nursing industry, and teachi...
Ep. 83: #Sayhername, Women, Find Your Voice!
June 03, 2020 14:10 - 23 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week's episode was hard to get through. I am not happy. What's happening in this country is not ok. I am tired, but there is work to be done. Women of color are seen as the backbone of the community, and we are. We are the backbones of our community. We are the voice. When they kill our men, we are the ones who speak up, while still holding it together to care for children and our community. We have to be the voice for ourselves. Women are victims of police brutality too. We are being...
Ep. 82: I Was Suppose to Get Married Now What? ft. Lucha Cineas- Saint Fleury
May 27, 2020 17:57 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThis pandemic has devastestated all aspects of our lives. It has reshaped the way we celebrate birthdays, funerals, graduations and especially weddings. As a 30 something year old woman, attending weddings is like having a second job. Several of my friends had to cancel their weddings and many are still in limbo. On this episode, Lucha Cineas- Saint- Fleury, CEO and founder of Designed By Lu, will discuss how this pandemic has affected the wedding industry and what you can do to move for...
Ep. 81: Money Talks ft. Nadia Aristide
May 20, 2020 13:53 - 51 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week we are talking money. During regular times, managing money can be a task. But as we are currently in a global pandemic, the need to manage our money wisely is imperative. We have to be smart and we have to be cautious. On this episode finance guru, Nadia Aristide will discuss: ▪️ Tips on managing your finances ▪️ Resources available to entrepreneurs ▪️ Additional resources for those laid off/ furloughed ▪️ Budgeting essentials and more! About Nadia Nadia Aristide ...
Ep. 80: Real Estate Matters ft. Yadlynd Cherubin
May 13, 2020 14:44 - 47 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week we are talking real estate with licensed real estate agent Yadlynd Cherubin! I know that we are in a pandemic, but real estate still matters! There are a lot of concerns with regards to buying and selling property and understandably so, and the rumors floating around regarding the real estate market doesn't help. On this episode Yadlynd and I will debunk some of these rumors and provide you with the accurate information you need to make your power move! About Our Guest: Yadly...
Ep.79: Domestic Violence During Quarantine
April 22, 2020 13:50 - 48 minutes - 40.2 MBHappy Wednesday FREEda Fam! This week we are talking about Domestic Violence during quarantine with licensed social worker, Alethea Best. Over the last couple of weeks, we have read reports that incidents of domestic violence have surged as a result of COIVD-19. With stay at home orders in place throughout most of the country, the up tick in cases do not come as a surprise. Alethea Best, LMSW, Social Worker who is passionate about ending Intimate Partner Violence. Alethea provides: traum...
Ep.78: Self Love In Isolation With Randi B!
April 15, 2020 13:59 - 47 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week I have the absolute pleasure of discussing the topic of Self Love in Isolation with the amazing Randi B! Randi B. is a former diversity and inclusion strategist who’s tired of helping corporations simply check the diversity + inclusion box. Instead, she’s focused on spearheading real change. As an author, speaker, and Sista•intendent of Inclusivity, she’s cultivating conversations to tackle tough racial, gender, and cultural issues. Randi is the author of "Neversays: 25 ...
Ep. 77: On the Frontlines of COVID-19
April 10, 2020 16:16 - 49 minutes - 40.9 MBAnother week has gone by and we are still inside. People are still dying. People are losing their jobs every day. The silver in this coronapocalypse is that we are all in this together. On this episode, we are checking in with one of our nurses who have been on the front lines in New York City from day one. Tune is as she shares her truth, her experience, her life, as a frontline nurse during this pandemic. Social Media: @freedas_world Website: www.freedasworld.com
Ep. 76: Our Hope is Built on Nothing Less.
April 02, 2020 17:26Isaiah 41:10 says "so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." We are in some serious times and a lot of us are feeling the effects of the Rona virus. It is not a game in these streets. But in this time of trouble, all we can do is lift our eyes unto the hills because we don't know what else to do. It is so easy to fall into the sunken place. I mean to be honest, can you blame a...
Ep. 76: Our Hope is Built on Nothing Less.
April 02, 2020 17:26Isaiah 41:10 says "so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." We are in some serious times and a lot of us are feeling the effects of the Rona virus. It is not a game in these streets. But in this time of trouble, all we can do is lift our eyes unto the hills because we don't know what else to do. It is so easy to fall into the sunken place. I mean to be honest, can you blame a...
Ep.75: with Kelynne Edmond of Haitian American Nurses Association of Greater NY
March 26, 2020 21:48 - 54 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week I am a with my very special guest Kelynne Edmond who is the president of the Haitian American Nurses Association of Greater NY. Listen in as we talk about her organization, the Coronavirus, nurse education and more. Social Media Mentions: Haitian American Nurses Assoc. of Greater NY- @hanagreaterny Kelynne Edmond- Kedmond1_profeske
Ep. 74: Surviving The 'Rona
March 20, 2020 12:48 - 41 minutes - 34.9 MBWhat a week! Coronapocalypse has taken over and many of us are wondering whether we are living in a movie. I personally feel like I am living in a real life episode of the hunger games. So this week I was placed on an unpaid leave for the next two to three months due to the coronavirus or what I like to call the 'Rona. This hit me hard as I have a growing child. I would have never in a million years thought that this would happen to me because I have always played it safe when it came to ...
EP. 73: Breaking Through the Concrete Ceiling
March 12, 2020 13:01 - 21 minutes - 18.4 MBWelcome back everyone! I hope you all are doing well in the midst of this global pandemic! Even though the "Rona" is out to get us, the show must go on! On this episode I share a little about the event that FREEda's World will be hosting on Tuesday March 24th, 2020 in NYC. As of now we are still on! If you not yet gotten your tickets, please head over to www.freedasworldpodpanel2020.eventbrite.com We have an amazing panel of Power Women waiting to share. To learn more about or panelists...
Ep. 72: Budgeting for Success
March 04, 2020 12:50 - 1 hour - 54 MBHappy first Wednesday of Women's History Month! We are kicking off Women's history month with our very special guest Clarissa Moore aka The Budget Queen! Clarissa is the owner of the Budget Queen Brand. She teaches working women how to manage their money so they can live their best lives without going broke to do it. The Budget Queen has helped her clients increase their credit score over 100 points through budgeting and money management. She has helped working mothers get approved for h...
Ep. 71: You Can't Expect A Harvest Without First Sowing A Seed
February 26, 2020 16:57 - 29 minutes - 25.3 MBHappy Last Wednesday of Black History Month! On this episode I talk about unrealistic life expectations and how laziness is oftentimes rooted in fear. This year I am embarking on a journey of deeper self discovery. Many of us are bursting with potential. But something is holding us back. That something is likely yourself. I told myself that from this point forward, I am going to claim it all! (in the name of Jesus of course). But in order for me to claim anything, I have to put forth eff...
Ep.70: Do You Boo Boo!
February 12, 2020 15:05 - 24 minutes - 21.1 MBHappy Wednesday Everyone! It's Valentines day week and I know how that can be for us singles out there. It's suppose to be a day of love but society has us thinking that if we are significant-otherless, we have to be down in the dumps. NEGATIVE. V-day is a day of love that can be shared with anyone we love, including pets! (Shoutout to my cat Chester!) So as we report to work on Friday, do not get distracted by all of the flowers, chocolates and balloons floating around. Get your work done...
Ep. 69: Get Yourself A Mentor!
February 05, 2020 22:30 - 27 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week my highlight of the week ended up turning into this week's discussion topic. After weeks of trying to navigate this murky terrain called my job and wondering "what I do this for", it dawned on me that I am without a mentor. I have always had a mentor, but over the last few years, I have just been going with the flow, learning a new industry and literally just making it. In all my efforts do my job and do it well, I forgot to pick up a mentor in my new field of law. I think befor...
Ep. 68: Ain't I a Professional?
January 29, 2020 14:06 - 41 minutes - 34.3 MBHappy Wednesday FREEda Fam! On this week's episode, I vent about a recent workplace incident that left me thinking about my professional journey as a woman of color and how at some point in our careers we have to make a choice between the job and our personhood. Tune in as I talk about the struggle of standing up for yourself when you are part of a work culture that minimizes your black experience. *FREEda's World is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts! Please don't forget to su...
EP. 67: The Art of Trying. Don't Let These Streets Stunt Your Growth!
January 15, 2020 16:58 - 37 minutes - 31.4 MBThe great Aaliyah once said "dust yourself off and try again". Now I am pretty sure when Aaliyah said this phrase in her song Try Again, she was likely talking about love and relationships. But even so, I think that she was spot on. This week I am talking about the art of trying. I reacquainted myself with the phrase "if at first you don't succeed try try again". I think as professional women of color, we are so wrapped up in public opinion and perception. We are afraid to try new things o...
Ep 66. New Year, Better Me
January 08, 2020 15:02 - 41 minutes - 34.5 MBHappy New Year FREEda Fam! Happy new decade and I wish you love, health, prosperity and a large money bag in this new season! As you can see FREEda's World made it to the new decade and we could not have done this without your help! On today's show, I will be talking about the concept of taking marginal steps in order to achieve your ambitious goals. If you are anything like me, you are a dreamer. You dream big. You set big goals. But then you become overwhelmed by the very goals you set...
Ep. 65: Holiday Party Etiquette. How Not To Get Got!
December 11, 2019 13:56 - 33 minutes - 27.8 MBIt's holiday office party season! I absolutely love this time of year where I get to eat fancy gourmet food and drink top shelf liquor all on the "man's" dime! For those of you who do hot receive end of year bonuses, this is the closest you will get to a "reward". Office holiday parties are fun, but they can also become very messy if you do not watch your back. Because rest assured, even though it's a party, it's an office party and the streets are watching. On this episode, I talk about...
Eo. 64: The Birthday Blues
December 05, 2019 14:30 - 32 minutes - 27.2 MBDecember 4th a Queen was born. It's me, I am the Queen lol. I thank God for allowing me to see another year. There are so many people who do not have this opportunity and for this I am grateful. I am a BIG birthday person. My love for birthdays is a result of spending many birthdays alone. Often times my birthday was forgotten and I would bake my own cake and sing happy birthday to myself. As soon as I became of age, I began celebrating my birthday every year to the fullest extent of my...
Ep. 63: Surviving Thanksgiving
November 27, 2019 14:22Happy day before Thanksgiving everyone! Every year family and friends gather together under one roof to eat, fellowship, give thanks, spill tea and to destroy self esteems. Yes, Thanksgiving, that time of year where you are confronted with all of your faults, failures and disappointments. For women, this is a time of great anxiety as their love lives, uterus, natural hair journeys and other seemingly odd life choices are scrutinized in front of company. In years past, I have been a b...
Ep. 62: Dealing With Seasonal Depression; How to Avoid Being Dubbed As Antisocial
November 13, 2019 16:28 - 24 minutes - 21.3 MBIt is that time of year again. Daylight savings and the arctic chill of winter has us feeling like we are in an episode of the walking dead. Many of us are having a hard time understanding where this sudden bout of fatigue, lethargy and unwillingness to be social is coming from. Well my friends you may be experiencing seasonal depression. For those of you sideyeing this post, seasonal depression is in fact a real thing, and it can have some serious effects if not addressed properly. Now t...
Ep. 61:The Uprising! Conversation With Haitian Creative Ruth Jean-Marie
November 06, 2019 15:48 - 58 minutes - 48.5 MBThis week, I am joined by my girl Ruth Jean Marie, who is the founder of The August Project and the creator of a new Nike sneaker called Uprising, which tells the powerful and inspiring story of the Haitian Revolution. Today's episode is here to not only highlight Ruth's amazing work, but to inspire all us working women out there wanting to make change and create impact in our communities. Often times, we as professional working women of color are so caught up in the here and now that ...