Midlife Flyness

Word Of The Week 3\14\2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, Girl! Did you know that you could be flawed and still be awesome? Yup! Our "flaws" are what make us who we are. You can be a masterpiece and a work in progress! Let's get into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heeeey, Girl! Grab yo headphones! Remember when your grandma used to tell you to rest your nerves? Well, she was right! Rest is so vital to a balances life. One of the amazing places on the grams in webs in the thang  is @TheNapMinistry. Listen to their mission statement we examine the liberating power of naps rest as a form of reparations . One of their posts is divest from capitalism by lay...

REST- Not just sleeping but rest. How do you cultivate and restore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heeey, Girl! The world is telling you that it's too late to follow your dreams - Ignore them! Betting on yourself is always a safe bet! Black women are one of the leading the way in Midlife Flyness! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to renegotiate! Often we don't speak up for what we really want in an effort to avoid conflict but in the end the only one that truly suffers is you. It doesn't matter if its family or friends - you must renegotiate the terms of that relationship if it no longer serves you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your crown has been bought and paid for! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heeey, Gurrrl! I have a new four letter word for you - STOP! Yep, that's it. Stop playing small, stop saying yes to things that you don't like. Sometime you must stop in order to go and grow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace. Such a simple word but it's so powerful, The grace you extend to yourself as well as the grace that you extend to others is a shonuff sign of growth. Of course we are gonna talk Michelle and that suit. Guess what? I'm also including my first official take-home bag, What? Yes! A little reminder to show yourself more grace. https://www.canva.com/design/DAEUfR8SzZQ/EWw3o0b9xOdYcPinD3R0JQ/view?...

Let it go so that you can grow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the season of giving! So, how about giving yourself the gift of saying, "No!" Boundaries are the gift that you give to yourself. Let's wrap up the 1st Season of The Yo Fly Aunty Podcast with the biggest gift of all - the gift of Hell to the naw! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING - Grief during The Holiday Season can be really tough. I'm not just talking about the loss of a loved one- grief can be the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, the end of a friendship...etc. Lots great scriptures from loved ones. However, how do you come up with actionable items to prepare, process and protect yourself. As always I am a strong believer in seeking help of a qu...

Turn on a dime! Y'all remember that phrase? Well, that is what this year has required of us, to turn on a dime - To Pivot! Grab yo headphones and get ready for a conversation that you and your Fly Over Forty Friends will appreciate, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a day for giving thanks. It's also a day for throwing down in that kitchen (Or, hiring a Caterer! *no judgement over here*) It's also a time for reconnecting with friends and family - a time to reflect on where you've come from and where you are going. It's a time to swap stories and recipes. It's a time to reflect on all the things that make you - YOU! Things that are special and can't be du...

The Holiday's are upon us all and chances are you won't be spending most of your time with family. Hello, Zoom Thanksgiving! However it's often the case that these situations can be full of drama, grudges, and folk not respecting you as an adult. Grab your headphones and lets get this conversation poppon, Boo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heeeeey, Gurrl! We tried to tell them. We tried to tell them! We are still tryin to tell them! Why? Cause WE BE KNOWIN! Yes, yes, Black Women act like they know everything crowed...we hear you! We can also ignore you because Black women have a unique vantage point of being able to see all the pieces on the board. We are *cough, cough* Queens, after all! We knew that this election was not gonna be...

Heeeey, Girl! So we all probably read Judy Bloom's Book "Are You There God? It's Me Margret" when we were getting ready to have or had already begun our menstrual cycle, You probably read " What to Expect When You Are Expecting" If you had children. But where is the book to talk to Black Women about being a Hottie with Hot Flashes? Also, y'all asked and I listened! This is my first 30min Episode!...

Now that you've "unstuck yo'self" - What comes next? Shooting your shot and seizing the moment! As we head into the Presidential Election, Senator Kamala Harris is certainly someone who has showed up and showed out, despite the comments of those who may have said it wasn't "her time yet". The truth is, it's not about what they say about you but what you say about yourself. It's your time! Hosted o...

Hey, Girl! I know that you have a lot going on but I need you to take a minute or two to take care of you. Just like we have a plan for voting we need to have a plan to protect our peace. just like we protect your edges. Actionable suggestions for things you can do to make sure you keep yourself healthy - mentally, physically, and spiritually too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

You know the story! It doesn't matter if you are in work, in a store, our just out in the world living your best life. Black women are constantly bombarded with messages about being "loud" or "too aggressive" or my personal favorite "threatening" *insert eye roll* This was a little triggering for me. I know that I am not the only one that's experienced this more times than they can count. How do y...

Saying the words; " Yo Momma" would normally be cause for your earrings to come off but that's not what this episode is about, It's all about your relationship with your Momma. How has that relationship shaped you? How does the relationship with your Momma impact all of the other relationships in your life? What did your Mom teach you about how to Mother (or take care of) yourself. Grab your headp...

Some people have thick thighs and thin patience (Me! I 'm talking about myself) However, the truth is, it doesn't matter what your size is or you age or any other number society tries to attach to you! You are a one of a kind original! So, grad your headphones and listen up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Move! Chick, get out your own damn way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Whodini Voice* "Friends! How many of us have them? Friends! The ones we can depend on?! Navigating, Cultivating & Maintaining friendships can sometimes become very difficult. As we grow older, sometimes our friendships don't grow with us. How do you make new friends when you are grown, grown? How do you maintain the friendships that you currently have? How do you lovingly let friendships that...

Write Your Own Damn Permission Slip! Yes, I know that we all have dreams that have been deferred but who said that you can't still make your dreams come true? There is no expiration date on living the life of your dreams so let's get this topic poppin! The Remix - is a weekly feature in which we honor a Sistah that has "remixed" the way that things are "normally" done. Someone who has taken life a...