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It’s 2024! And we know that many people are thinking about the phrase “Out with the Old, and In with the New” So we are here to help you reflect on the previous year and to set the tone for this year!! Join Ki & Kiki as they guide you through a few reflections journal prompts and help you to create your Vision for 2024. Key Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:02) Recap of Last Week;s Episode (16:16)...

Happy Holidays!! We are wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year! We are counting down our top 3 most listened episodes of the year! So sit back and enjoy! Join Ki & Kiki as they revisit a few old favorites! Key Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:01) Top 3 (01:41) #3 Kiki’s Fab 555 (14:57) #2 What about your friends? (29:21) #1 How Can I Empower You Sis? (52:...

Hold Up! Wait A Minute! Do you know your Black Christmas Songs? We know that we have been covering some heavy topics lately and wanted to give you all a lighter episode this week! So we wanna know, do you know your Black Christmas Songs? And we wanna celebrate the winner! So go ahead and keep score and report back to us! Join Ki & Kiki as they play a little game of Black Christmas Song Trivia!...

We hear the term Grooming being thrown around all the time when it comes to sexual assault cases. But not all grooming leads to sexual assault, and not al sexual assault is an effect of Grooming. We know the old saying, Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire, Right? Well the Fire is STILL Burning! SA cases are still popping up everywhere and it doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Join Ki & Kiki a...

Diddy & Cassie….Donald J. Trump, Rudy Juliani, Harve Pierre (Bad Boy President), Aaron Hall, Bill Cosby, Jamie Foxx, Cuba Gooding Jr., Axel Rose, Steven Tyler, L.A Reid, Mike Tyson. What do they all have in common? Cases, SA Cases to be exact. Did you know, Every 68 Seconds, Someone is a victim of Sexual Violence (SA) Join Ki & Kiki as they discuss the specifics of SA, Violence, and how co...

When we all think of gratitude, we think of a positive gratitude practice right? But what if we told you that gratitude can go absolutely WRONG? Think about it…when you practice gratitude, do you truly think about what your grateful for, or do you base your gratitude at the expense of other people's hardships. Join Ki & Kiki as they discuss when a gratitude practice can go wrong and how to...

Do you have a regular gratitude practice? Do you keep gratitude lists from time to time? Are you looking for a reason to actually start a gratitude practice? This episode we will talk about Gratitude and why it's beneficial to you. Gratitude is a practice that is associated with positive thoughts, changing your mindset, and helping your mental health in general. Join Ki & Kiki as they dive...

We’re Back for Season 3!!!! Did yall miss us? We are so happy to be abc after a much needed break. This episode is all about our summer adventures and how we plan to start this season with self care.  Join Ki & Kiki as they take you on a journey through some of their summer experiences from the Renaissance tour to traveling to Milan and Rome Italy, and MORE! Key Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:0...

It’s Kiki’s Birthday!!!  Kiki has expressed how the number 555 has been significant in her life lately; but how is this relevant? Well the number 555 in angel numbers and maybe a little numerology means “Change.”  So for the beginning of her new year, and to represent the significant changes that may come, she is going to have 3 lists of 5, or her 5-5-5!   Join Ki & Kiki as they celebrate Kiki...

We are answering YOUR questions!!! You asked and we gave you the best we have with our expertise!   Join Ki & Kiki as they have a QTNA & Chill Episode answering the questions you need answers to!   It’s a QTNA and Chill Episode! And Don’t Worry, If you have a question and weren’t able to get it in to us in time for this episode, we will have another episode in the future! Key Timestamps: (...

We are still celebrating Black Music Month and are coming with an episode filled with many of our favorite songs, albums, and more!   Join Ki & Kiki as they talk about the music and songs that they remember the most from different parts of their life. They will also discuss their favorite artists, soundtracks, songs and what music describes them overall.   Key Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:02)...

Do you notice how much your body is affected by the sounds you hear? Or the music you listen to? Well June is Black Music Month, and we are not only talking about music, but more importantly sound! This week we are discussing how sound affects our mind, body, soul and emotions.   Join Ki & Kiki as they discuss the study of sound, how the brain processes sound, and how sound affects our emotion...

This week we are coming with another For the Culture Episode! That’s Right, we are diving into all things excellent and all things MESS! So, sit back and grab your popcorn and get ready for this ride!   Join Ki & Kiki. And their special guest, @therealebonyb as they discuss Mental Health and its different components including types of therapy, types of therapists, how Moms can manage their men...

We are closing out Mental Health Awareness Month with insight from our favorite therapist and friend of the pod, Dr. Ebony Blue, LPC - Supervisor. This week we summoned insight from Dr. Ebony B as it relates to our previous conversations on Mental Health from Stigma to the Mental Health of Mothers, Toxic Positivity and Racism in Mental Health.   Join Ki & Kiki. And their special guest, @therea...

Have you ever hidden your feelings because of how you think people will perceive you? If yes, then think about this when it comes to your mental health? Have you hesitated to discuss your mental health struggles with friends or family because you are afraid of what they may think of you after? If you answered yes, or know of someone who may have answered yes, part of your hesitation may have been...

Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers and Mother Figures! We acknowledge that motherhood comes in different forms and that you can feel nurtured from someone other than a Biological Mother. We also acknowledge that every Mother Daughter Dynamic is different for everyone and even if you have a complicated relationship, we still hold space for you. This week we also want to acknowledge that being a Moth...

Have you ever tried to tell someone close to you that you were struggling with something…and instead of your feelings being validated, they met you with cliché sayings and constant Positivity? If you answered yes, it's a good chance that you experienced Toxic Positivity. You may have felt that your feelings were dismissed, OR felt shameful or guilty for feeling this way. Join Ki & Kiki as...

What Comes to Mind When You Think of Mental Health? We talk so much about having good mental health, taking care of ourselves mentally, and about exploring therapy to maintain or help cope with mental health struggles. BUT do we actually know what’s under the Umbrella of Mental Health? Join Ki & Kiki as they dive into a conversation centered around what mental health actually is, statistics su...

What's your perception of Healthy Foods? Many people adhere to a more European Standard of Healthy Foods and Eating Habits without taking into consideration their own environment, upbringing,  emotions, and more. This week we were so excited to dive into a conversation around Nutrition with our good sis, Donnae Ward! Join Ki & Kiki as they welcome Donnae into their conversation on Nutritio...

It's Ki's Birthday Week and we are celebrating right along with her! Let's send some well wishes her way this week! Join Ki & Kiki as Ki gets into a few things she's enjoying in her life right now. Key Timestamps: 1:12 Hey Girl Hey 16:30 Recap of Last Week's Episode 17:20 For the Culture  Justin Pearson and Justin Jones have been temporarily appointed to the Tennessee State...

It's sad enough that we have to talk to our daughters, neices, cousins, sisters or any woman in our family  about being aware of our surroundings because of potential assault, more specifically, sexual assault. What is even more shocking is that Sexual Assault and Coercion is more common than we think! Join Ki & Kiki as they discuss the facts and stats about SA, its affect on Minorities an...

Do you ever think of how your own Health Literacy affects how you approach your health issues? What do you know about your health insurance, your network, your own conditions? What questions do you ask your doctor? Are you advocating for yourself in an adequate way? Are you advocating for others who may need a little help understanding certain concepts? Join Ki & Kiki as they discuss the impor...

What makes you feel empowered as a woman? Some of our answers may be feeling seen and heard, while others may feel empowered after completing certain tasks or activities. Whatever your answer was, we can agree that Empowering ourselves and others is an integral part of our self care. Join Ki & Kiki as they discuss a few ways that everyone can empower women, and how women can empower each other. Ke...

What would it take for you to feel peace? We know this may spark different answers for everyone, but one way can be to make sure you are being paid what you need to be paid. This week we talk about the History and Statistics of Women and Wages in the Workplace. We also talk about How and Whem to negotiate our salaries to reflect pur professional worth and our personal lifestyle. Join Ki & Kiki...

What do you think of when you hear the qord PLEASURE? Do you think about pleasurable experiences or do you think its a bit taboo? Pleasure can be in your everyday activities,  in trying something new, or in more intimate activites. Join Ki & Kiki as they dive into the how we can learn to be more aware of and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Key Timestamps: 1:01 Hey Girl Hey 3:16 Recap...