In The Bloom Of It All

Send us Fan Mail Who do you call when life gets heavy? Who keeps you grounded when you don't know what to do? 🤍 In this episode of In the Bloom of It All , we're talking about our “chain of anchors” —the people in our lives we can turn to for prayer, wisdom, encouragement, honesty, comfort, and support when we need it most. We all have different people we go to for different things. Som...

Send us Fan Mail Prayer is more than asking God for what we need. It's about building a relationship with Him. 🙏🏾 In this episode of In the Bloom of It All , we're talking about the different ways we pray, what has helped us grow in our prayer lives, and how we can become more intentional about spending time with God. We also get honest about the ways we can sometimes approach prayer t...

Send us Fan Mail Another cozy check-in with us! ☕🌿 We're catching up on our week, talking about the routines we're trying to get back into, and realizing just how quickly this year is flying by. With fall approaching, we're also thinking ahead about the little things that can make the darker, colder months feel a little brighter. We're talking recipes we want to try, game nig...

Send us Fan Mail WE HIT 100 SUBSCRIBERS! 🎉 💐 One hundred people decided to hit that subscribe button and come along for the journey, and we couldn't be more grateful. 🤍 In this special check-in, we're reintroducing ourselves, sharing a little more about who we are and why we created In the Bloom of It All , and taking a moment to celebrate how far we've come. And because we could...

Send us Fan Mail What started as a simple cozy check-in quickly turned into a conversation about the art of laughing 😂 From realizing that we somehow have the same laugh to sharing funny moments and memories, this episode is filled with nothing but joy. We talk about how laughter connects us, carries us through different seasons of life, and can be a reminder that we've actually lived . Beca...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you combine a faith-based card game, family, and questions that actually make you stop and think? 👀 In this episode, we sat down to play Not Just Sundays , a faith-based card game that sparked some hilarious, thoughtful, and surprisingly deep conversations. We started with a prayer and then got into questions ranging from who we'd invite onto our podcast wi...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back with Part 2 of our reflections on Keke Palmer’s conversation with Oprah , and this half of the interview gave us even more to think about. One of the biggest takeaways was how Oprah reframed what so many of us call imposter syndrome . Instead of seeing ourselves as imposters, what if we’re simply learning to walk in alignment with God’s purpose? If God opened the door a...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes one conversation can completely shift your perspective. In this episode, we're reflecting on the first half of Oprah Winfrey's conversation with Keke Palmer and the wisdom that immediately stood out to us. From trusting God's timing to remembering how far He's already brought us, this interview sparked a meaningful conversation about faith, purpose, g...

Send us Fan Mail What makes something truly worth it? In this episode, we're talking about what we like to call "what's worth the squeeze." 🍋 From the experiences we'd happily invest in again to the things that are worth our time, money, effort, and energy, we're sharing what adds real value to our lives—and what simply doesn't. Some things are worth every penny...

Send us Fan Mail After a few weeks away, we're finally back on the couch together. 🤍 Life has been full in the best (and busiest) ways. Between work travel, vacations, helping family through new transitions, and simply keeping up with everyday life, we realized something important: sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is permit yourself to pause. In this cozy check-in, we're catchi...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's cozy check-in, we're talking about something many of us know all too well: feeling exhausted from carrying more than we need to. From overcommitting and putting pressure on ourselves to constantly be productive, we reflect on the ways we sometimes forget to extend ourselves the same grace we offer others. As life gets busy, it's easy to push through a...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, my mom sits down with my youngest sister, Akira, for an honest conversation about navigating college, growing in her faith, and finding her way through a new season of life. Together, they reflect on the challenges of being the youngest sibling, stepping into adulthood, and learning how to build a personal relationship with God while figuring things out in...

Send us Fan Mail This week on In the Bloom of It All , we’re introducing a new segment where we dive into real-life mother-daughter scenarios that so many families quietly experience but don’t always talk about out loud. 🌸 In this episode, we discuss the emotional transition that can happen when a daughter begins stepping into adulthood. A mother struggles with feeling distant from her 19-year-ol...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, we’re celebrating one full year of In the Bloom of It All  🌻 We reflect on what this journey has taught us, the moments we’re most proud of, and how much this space has grown through honest conversations, laughter, and connection. From the episodes that challenged us to the ones that brought us comfort, this past year has meant so much to us. We also want...

Send us Fan Mail This week on In the Bloom of It All , we’re introducing a new segment where we dive into real-life mother-daughter scenarios, the kind that don’t always get said out loud, but so many of us experience. In this episode, we sit with a situation that reflects a quiet shift many relationships go through: what happens when one does not feel heard, and distance starts to grow? We reflec...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we switch roles. After reflecting on what I learned from my mom, she now sits down and asks me the questions, diving into who I’ve become, what she’s observed, and the lessons she’s taken from watching me grow. We talk about the differences in our experiences, the ways we’ve influenced each other, and what it’s like to witness growth across generations. This conve...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m sitting down with my mom and asking her the questions I’ve always thought about but don’t always say out loud. We reflect on what I learned from watching her growing up: the intentional lessons, the unspoken ones, and the ways those experiences have shaped who I am today. From values and habits to mindset and growth, this conversation is honest, thoughtful, an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re reflecting on the myths we believed about getting older — and what life actually turned out to be. From what we thought our 20s and 40s would look like to the reality we’ve experienced, we share the expectations, the surprises, and the lessons we definitely learned the hard way. Some things people told us were true… and some things? Not even close 😂 This co...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s cozy check-in is a mix of laughs, realizations, and a little bit of “wait… when did this happen?” 😂 We’re talking about taking better care of ourselves, listening to our bodies (because they will humble you), and those random moments where you realize… yeah, we’re getting older. From shifting priorities to trying to keep up with Gen Z (respectfully 😅), this conversat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re having a little fun and getting personal. From needing cinnamon in our cocoa to requiring a seat at the function, we’re sharing the small (and very real) preferences we’ve realized we’re not willing to compromise on. Some are funny, some are specific, and some say a lot more about us than we expected. This conversation turned into a lighthearted way to learn...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s cozy check-in, we’re catching up on life lately. With 27 right around the corner, we reflect on embracing new experiences and stepping outside our comfort zones. From skiing for the first time to ice skating and finding fun ways to enjoy the outdoors in Portland, this conversation is all about trying new things and appreciating the season we’re in. Sometimes growth...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about something many women experience but don’t always talk about: how our cycle can affect our emotions. There are times when our hormones feel overwhelming, and our reactions don’t always reflect the patience or self-control we strive for. We talk about how important it is to be mindful of those moments, extend grace to oursel...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we revisit We’re Not Really Strangers: Family Edition and dive into Level 2 — Connection. Even though we’ve played before, the questions always reveal something new. This time, the conversation led us to reflect on what being a family truly means. Is it loyalty? Growth? Grace? Accountability? Shared history? We talk honestly about connection, communication, and th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re doing a simple cozy check-in. We talk about the new hobbies we’ve been exploring, what it looks like to embrace new chapters without pressure, and how we’ve just been getting through the week — one day at a time. Nothing fancy. No big announcements. Just real life as it’s been coming. Sometimes growth isn’t loud. Sometimes it’s trying something new, adjustin...

Send us Fan Mail Happy black history month! In this episode, we reflect on what it means to grow up Black in the Pacific Northwest, specifically here in Portland. We talk about the things we genuinely love about this city, how being part of a smaller Black community shaped us, and why building and embracing our culture here feels meaningful. It may not look like other regions with larger Black pop...