Pretty Thoughts

It's that time of year again when I upload and act like I have been here the entire time! In today's episode, I am joined by my classmate, Bella, to discuss the development of race and culture throughout anthropology's history. Not only do we discuss the key contributors to the development of the anthropology we know today, but we also discuss the voices on the margins and question why...

Hi, everyone! Welcome to the last episode of 2022. In this episode, I continue the conversation about cultural appropriation, except this time, I discuss digital blackface. I won't lie, this is probably my favorite episode of this year, and I'm thinking about doing more just like it! Anyway, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. See you all in 2023! Follow Pretty Thoughts: https://www.instagram.com/p...

Hey, y'all! In this episode, I talk about cultural appropriation and the Little Mermaid controversy. This episode is part one of an overall conversation about Digital Blackface that I am excited to share. I'm in my element right now, so I hope you enjoy it! <3 Follow Pretty Thoughts: https://www.instagram.com/prettythoughtspc/ & https://twitter.com/prettythoughts Follow Me: https://www.inst...

I won't lie; lately, I haven't been feeling my best. In this episode, I briefly discuss what I've been thinking about and what I've been doing during the two weeks I've been gone.  Follow Pretty Thoughts: https://www.instagram.com/prettythoughtspc/ & https://twitter.com/prettythoughts Follow Me: https://www.instagram.com/y.asmiiine_/ & https://twitter.com/yasmiiine__

Jordan Peele's long-awaited third film, NOPE, was released in theaters with mixed reviews. In this 4 am conversation, my brother and I share our thoughts on the film and some of its key themes.  Follow Pretty Thoughts: https://www.instagram.com/prettythoughtspc/ & https://twitter.com/prettythoughts Follow Me: https://www.instagram.com/y.asmiiine_/ & https://twitter.com/yasmiiine__

In this episode, I decided to rant about natural hair. I talk about how I have been feeling about my hair lately and comment on a "scandal" that recently plagued the Black community online and some of the conversations surrounding it.  Follow Pretty Thoughts: https://www.instagram.com/prettythoughtspc/ & https://twitter.com/prettythoughts Follow Me: https://www.instagram.com/y.asmiiine_/...

Well, this is awkward...it has been almost a year and a half since my last episode (which you all seemed to have enjoyed!), but I'm back! And hopefully better. In this episode, I catch you all up on what has been going on in my life since I've been away! I'm happy to be back. I've missed this, and you! Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! Follow Pretty Thoughts: https://www.instagram.com/pret...

Welcome to 2021! On Wednesday, we watched as Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, an act of domestic terrorism. We watched as the rhetoric changed to make their actions more palatable, a privilege not given to the many BLM protests that happened over the summer. So, consider this an open letter to everyone who has finally grasped the meaning of empathy! In this episode, I talk about violent resis...

I think the title of this episode speaks for itself. Rest in peace Breonna; you deserved more, and we failed you. Breonna, you were worth more, you deserved more, you needed more, and we failed you. This is what performative activism gets us, nothing. Breonna never had a chance, but that doesn’t make it hurt less. I am not safe here, Breonna was not safe here, black women are not safe here. My hea...

I had a hard time trying to decide if I wanted to upload this or not because it felt out of place with everything going on. However, I still felt some of the things said needed to be heard. With Toyin's birthday recently passing, Jacob Blake being shot in the back 7 times, and now Chadwick Boseman's passing, so many of us are drained even more than before. Displaying strength is probably the last...

In this week's episode, I bring you Part 1 on the #SayHerName "series" it's a two-parter. In Part 1 I speak about how unprotected black women feel and how intersectionality plays into it. This episode is mostly directed at black men because we want them to speak up for us more. In most cases, they have dropped the ball, and it's time to start holding them accountable for their actions, or their in...

Hey everyone, this week's episode was coming sooner or later, but I talk about everything going on right now regarding black lives. Between police brutality, systemic racism, and COVID-19, black people are being attacked from all sides, and have been for a long time. Hug a black person, check up on your black friends,  sign a petition, go to a protest, donate. Do something, help the movement....

In this week's episode, I talk about accountability and what that looks like. Using the Doja Cat situation as an example, I talk about how I feel people don't take time to analyze and look at a situation before jumping to conclusions. By no means am I making excuses for her, but it's somewhat of a different take. We are all accountable for our actions, but that doesn't mean we can't hold each othe...

I recorded this episode right around the time I found out about Ahmaud Arbery. This was only going to be a draft, and I had intended on re-recording it so that my thoughts were clearer, and nothing could be taken the wrong way. However, after having a few conversations with people close to me, I realized that it's important for you all to see this side of me as well. The side that is defeated, the...

Hi everyone, I know that it has been a while since my last upload, and I would like to apologize for that. However, 2020 has been something. As I stated in my Instagram post, this week's episode isn't a true representation of everything on my mind at this point. I've had this episode for a while and am uploading it to get things going. Anyway, in this week's episode, I recount an experience I had...

In this week's episode, I have a special guest, my sister Monica! We talk about what we want to bring into 2020. We discuss relationships, our faith,  fears, and share some of our experiences. This weeks episode is very long, so it's an earful! Listen in increments, take breaks, and enjoy! Today’s Quote: “The beginning is always today.” - Mary Shelley Today’s Question: What do you hope to bri...

In this week's episode, I talk about the significance that turning 20 has to me. I speak on my biggest life lesson thus far and I send a special birthday shoutout to my sister, Nikki! Today's Question: What are some things that you’ve learned in the time you’ve been alive? Today's Quote:  "How could it be? 20 something, all alone still, not a thing in my name. Ain't got nothin', runnin' from...

In this episode, I discuss vulnerability and how difficult it is to open up to certain people, while I open up lol. This episode is split into two parts so you can keep your sanity. This is part one, I speak about platonic relationships and why I have a hard time opening up to a lot of my close friends.  Today’s Question: Who do you find it easier to open up to? Friends, strangers, or potenti...

In this episode, I discuss vulnerability and how difficult it is to open up to certain people, while I open up lol. This episode is split into two parts so you can keep your sanity. This is part two, I speak about romantic relationships and why I have a hard time opening up to a lot of my potential love interests. Today’s Question: Who do you find it easier to open up to? Friends, strangers, or po...

In this week's episode, I decided to talk about why I love December. I also reflect on this past weekend, and I thank all of my Pretty Thinkers for showing so much love and support. I do ramble a little and take a few long pauses, so I apologize in advance! Today’s Question: What is your favorite month of the year, and why? Today’s Quote: “December; a month of lights, snow and feasts; time to make...

In today's episode, I talk about the importance of self-confidence and why the way you speak to yourself matters. I end with a challenge, asking you all to say or write down something positive about yourselves every day for the rest of this month, and I will do the same. If you want to share your positive words with me, you can either tag the page or use #todaysprettythought or #prettythoughtspc!...

Hi Pretty Thinkers, I know that it's been a while since my last upload but I am hopefully back for good this time. I used these past few months to reflect on my life, and that's what this episode is about. I find that I am constantly in my head and thinking about my future, and that keeps me up at night.  I'm sure many of you can relate, I hope you enjoy!  Today's Question:  “What k...

In today's episode, I decide to do things a little differently. Instead of a specific topic, I share a few of my poems and the inspiration behind them. I hope you all enjoy!  Today's Question:  “What is your favorite poem? If any.” Today's Quote:  “Poetry is my deepest health.” - Sylvia Plath Follow Pretty Thoughts: https://www.instagram.com/prettythoughtspc/ Follow Me: https://www....

In this episode, I discuss how our romanticization of negative traits and behaviors in relationships affect the way we view them and our overall interactions with each other. I also hint to the next set of episodes and a mini-documentary on love.  Today’s question: do you have any toxic traits that have ruined your relationships? How do you feel about some of the things I brought up in today’...

In this episode, I talk about holding onto the toxic people in our lives, and why it is so important for us to leave them be. I even send a message to those who are considered toxic. Today’s question: What are you still holding onto, that you should have let go of a long time ago? Today’s quote: “If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down”- Unknown Follow Pretty Thoughts: https://...