The Vulnerable Room ™

Be who you are, for your PRIDE!” 🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month to my listeners of the LGBTQ community! In episode 2, I had the opportunity to sit down with Tinaya and Zeus‬ to discuss the highs and lows of being a part of their community. This is yet another topic that folks tend to tip-toe around but I appreciate them both for shedding light and educating me on this topic. Coming out to family and frie...

And just like that I’m back with Season 3!(with some visuals too🤭) As you may know, we’re on an ongoing self-care and healing journey. We’ve all been down bad and had to find healthy ways to cope with the curveballs life throws our way. We even had to move differently in order to retrieve better results. Personally, I had to start by relearning standards and non-negotiables in order to set the pr...

The season finale of Season 2! In this episode, I want to discuss healthy vs. unhealthy coping mechanisms. How do you cope with stress, anxiety, etc.? Grab your favorite drink/snacks and Tap in!! Remember the convo doesn't stop here! Follow me on IG: @thevulnerableroom  Follow me on tik tok: @Nique03120 Subscribe to the Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCRp-IS-CSuIbY3AuYKRdcBA website:...

Let’s have some “Girl Talk”💅🏾! I have a special guest joining me for this light-hearted yet serious conversation. Ja’Nice is a fashion, beauty, and entertainment content creator. We connected after I went down the rabbit hole watching a bunch of her Tik Toks and YouTube commentary videos surrounding reality tv🤭. As most of you may know, I love The RHW. However, some issues lie below the surface...

Self-actualization is the realization of a person’s full potential. People who have reached self-actualization are fully aware of their own strengths and weaknesses, and they have learned to accept themselves for who they are. I have a special guest joining me for this conversation - Christena Barton Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW . We’ll discuss the importance of self-actualization and the...

Many of us were tuned in, and I mean ALL the way in to season 6 of “Love is Blind”. Whether you heard about Clay, AD, and Je-Ra-Mey😂 on IG, or TikTok, you knew about the hot rotisserie mess from episode 1 to the reunion. It’s only right I invited the hosts of "We Watch Too Much TeaV" to join me in discussing this reality tv show. We Watch Too Much Teav is a weekly podcast where two real...

Imagine a world with no music. Impossible right? It accompanies us throughout our lives. Music has the ability to lift someone’s spirits and rest them. Music also allows us to feel nearly or potentially all of the emotions we experience in life. Special guest appearance from: Malika aka "Munchie" Grab your favorite drink/ snacks and let's get down to business! Remember the convo does...

What hurts more - a friendship breakup or a romantic one? What do you do when you outgrow a friendship? Special guest appearance from Erin -Ms. Content Producer and Wellness Advocate. Grab your favorite drink/ snacks and let's get down to business! Bonus: My Birthday is this week!!! Remember the convo doesn't stop here! Follow me on IG: @thevulnerableroom  Follow me on tik tok: @Nique03120...

Everybody loves using the word  "accountability " but pick & choose when to actually hold people accountable. Grab your favorite drink/ snacks and let's really get down to the nitty gritty! Bonus: Let's talk about Portia Williams' shocking announcement, life updates, Valentine's Day, book club update, discovering Cleo Sol, and PISCES SEASON!!! Remember the convo doesn...

To my ladies in your 30s and 40s, are you good?! Let’s discuss hormones, increased libido, the real meaning of the “dirty 30s,” and the taboo nature of female sexuality. We’re getting spicy in episode 9!🎙️✨🤭 Bonus: I briefly share my views on the beef between Meg Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj! Remember the convo doesn't stop here! Follow me on IG: @thevulnerableroom  Follow me on tik tok: @Nique...

Happy New Year!!! It's 2024 and its time to lay some bad habits to rest. Do you prevent great things from happening due to sabotaging? Grab a drink, some snacks, and let's chat! Bonus: I'll share my NY's Resolutions, a quick recap of Sismas and my 1 year Anniversary of The Vulnerable Room ™ , and some special shoutouts. Remember the convo doesn't stop here! Follow me on IG: @th...

Let's discuss the pros and cons with relocating, living on your own, and dating in a new city. Special guest appearance from "The Adulting Queen" - Amber!! Bonus: I'll also share my review on the "Renaissance" movie and Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday 2 album. Remember the convo doesn't stop here! Follow me on IG: @thevulnerableroom  Follow me on tik tok: @Nique03120...

Tap in as I finally open up about some personal triggers of mine. I feel liberated leaving it all on episode 6! Your triggers and emotional reactions are reminders of what still needs to be healed. Remember the convo doesn't stop here! Follow me on IG: @thevulnerableroom  Follow me on tik tok: @Nique03120 Subscribe to the Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCRp-IS-CSuIbY3AuYKRdcBA websit...

Have you found a good therapist but they weren't the right fit for you? Are you struggling with finding a way to tell your therapist you no longer wish to continue your sessions? This episode is for you! My special guest, Eboni, shares her journey and the pros with being consistent with a therapist. Remember the convo doesn't stop here! Follow me on IG: @thevulnerableroom  Follow me on tik...

October is breast cancer awareness month and I could NOT let this month pass by without inviting my soror, Deniece, to The Vulnerable Room to share her touching story. This episode is dedicated to the women and men who have battled or are currently battling with breast cancer! (You can watch the actual episode on YouTube) Remember the convo doesn't stop here! Follow me on IG: @thevulnerableroom  F...

And just like that I'm back with my 1st video episode for Season 2! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Latasha and Nicole for my 1st crossover episode. Are you experiencing grief? Do you know how to support a loved one dealing with grief? Grab your favorite drink and let's have a REAL convo about this touchy topic. This is the part of adulting we seem to tip toe around, but not here i...

Are you ready for the start of touchy and deeper topics?! Let's talk about hyper sexualization in social media. What is the narrative that the media is trying to push on us? Is this the new "norm"? Remember the convo doesn't stop here! Follow me on IG: @thevulnerableroom  Follow me on tik tok: @Nique03120 Subscribe to the Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRp-IS-C...

Guess who's back?!?! Nique is! Let's pick up where we left off. I'm so geeked to enter Season 2 with the topic that is needed on a daily basis-BOUNDARIES. What are your boundaries? Do you know the meaning of a boundary? Do you enforce them? Grab your drink and let's have a real convo. Remember the convo doesn't stop here! Follow me on IG: @thevulnerableroom  Follow me on tik to...

Welcome to The Vulnerable Room's very 1st live stream!! Grab your favorite drink and let's catch up before season 2! I want to tap in and see how the summer is going for you all! I also have a special announcement and I definitely want to talk about the Renaissance Tour!!! (Please note this is a live stream episode. I am reading comments as I go lol) You can watch the live stream here : ht...

"I'm entering my soft girl era". "I'm embracing the soft life". We often hear this phrase but what does it truly mean to you? This episode was hard to record but I hope the message gets across to you with love. Tune into the season finale of season 1! Bonus: I am so excited to share some special life updates with you all !! ***DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not...

Have you been extremely hard on yourself? Do you give yourself some slack? Do you overly strive for perfection? Are you giving yourself GRACE??? If any of these questions apply to you, hun this episode is for you! Bonus: I am so excited to share some special life updates with you all !! ***DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights to the music/song featured in this episode. All rig...

Often we hear the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". From social media, advertisements, and even in the medical field, beauty is seen through one lens which can make it difficult for women embracing their melanin, curves, or natural hair . In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chey to discuss her journey into aesthetics as a Nurse Practitioner and how she p...

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. We're all going through it in some way whether its searching for a new job, finances, or simply not allowing your personal issues to interfere with your day to day. Life is life'n right now and we're all attempting to make sense of it. Hang in there yall! This too shall pass. In the meantime, let's vent! Lol Remember the convo doesn&#3...

Last episode you heard from the women, now you have the opportunity to hear from the men in Part 2! Grab your favorite drink and let's have a REAL convo about dating as a black man in today's climate!! It was a pleasure to sit down with 2 of my male friends to unpack their feelings, thoughts, and concerns about their dating experiences. This is the part of adulting we seem to tip toe aroun...

Grab your favorite drink and let's have a REAL convo about dating as a black woman in today's climate!! I sat down with 3 of my closest friends to unpack their feelings, thoughts, and concerns about their personal experiences. This is the part of adulting we seem to tip toe around, but not here in The Vulnerable Room ™!  (Based off of my favorite album"Heaux Tales" by Jazmine Sullivan-WE LOVE...