Bloom Into Your Best Self

In this episode I talk candidly about my feelings regarding the unfortunate Buffalo Massacre. I'm sharing my raw and unapologetic feelings about the impact this news has on me and my community. Take a listen to this episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below: CULTURAL TIDBIT: The two Black Abolitionist mentioned in the episode: 1. John Jones (1816-1879)...

In this episode I talk about Black Maternal Health and how it goes beyond what we initially think. I share a lot of my story with my listeners and encourage women on all journeys to motherhood and through motherhood. Take a listen this is a great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below: CULTURAL TIDBIT: The two Black Abolitionist mentioned in the epis...

In this episode I talk with my listeners about the importance of respecting boundaries and not touching Black children. I break down why it is especially important to respect this boundary in Black children. Take a listen to this episode it's a great listen. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION: If you aren't subscribed to my...

Today I talk with my listeners about blooming into their best selves for 2022. The new year is a perfect time to reflect and recommit to things. So why not recommit to yourself and bloom into the best you possible?! Take a listen to this episode it's a encouraging one. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION: If you aren't subsc...

Today I catch you guys up on why I've been gone for so long and what to expect from the podcast moving forward. As usual I talk about my experience with the new things I'm embarking on as a Black woman. I even give my podcast listeners a sneak peek into something very special and exciting. Take a listen to this episode it's a wonderful listen. Check out more information about the things taking pla...

Today I talk about how things have not changed for the Black community. I share my perspective as to why I think things are not much different fo us in regards to the disparities we face. Take a listen to this episode it's a wonderful listen. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION: If you aren't subscribed to my newsletter you...

Today I talk about the importance of people keeping the same energy when it comes to similar racial matters. I come back from my mini hiatus even more raw and uncut than before. Take a listen to this a great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION: If you aren't subscribed to one of my newsletters you are truly missing...

Today I have a candid conversation about where I am have been and why I went on a mini hiatus. Take a listen to this real and upfront conversation. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION: If you aren't subscribed to one of my newsletters you are truly missing out. Check them out on my website. https://www.bloomintoyourbestself....

Today I introduce a series I'm doing for Black History month called Black Excellence. The category for this week is entertainment, where I share how excellent Black people are in entertainment. Take a listen it's a great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION: If you aren't subscribed to one of my newsletters you are t...

Today I talk about the importance of not exploiting ourselves as Black people. I talk candidly about what I feel we do to exploit ourselves, what we should avoid, and how we can make a stand to no longer engage in exploitive behaviors. Take a listen it's a great episode. Also, don't forget to take my anonymous survey by clicking this link (https://forms.gle/UpMeBxY2exSMqkuc9) And check out more in...

Happy New Year! In today's episode I talk about my new Year intentions, including some cultural resolutions I am making. I give my listeners some tips on how to follow through with their resolutions, and encourage them to think about cultural resolutions they want to make. Take a listen it's a great episode. For your cultural tidbit I encourage you all to purchase my Cultural Edition Planner which...

Today I talk about Black literature and how difficult it is to find. I share my theory on why I believe it is hard to find Black literature as well as so ideas on what we can do when we run into this difficulty. Take a listen it's a great episode. For your cultural tidbit I encourage you all to simply do a good search on the Journal of Black Psychology and sift through the articles that are from t...

In this episode talk about the Black Life in 2020 and how it has been treated. I get really candid and share my feelings about the Black life in 2020 and how I feel society should treat the Black life. Take a listen it's an wonderful episode. For your cultural tidbit I have shared several things throughout the episode that you can do to increase your cultural awareness. Make sure to take my anonym...

In this episode I share a real life cultural story that recently took place when I took my daughter to the park. I break down how stereotypes start at a young age and the danger this poses. I also share a bit of my clinical think around why stereotypes happen so young, and how we can change this narrative. Take a listen it's an awesome episode. For your cultural tidbit I encourage you all to take...

Today I pose the question "Then how are YOU acting?" which came from the recent racist act that took place in Discovery Bay, California. I get very candid about my feelings, as well as empowering Black people. Take a listen it's a great episode. For your cultural tidbit I encourage you all to honor the land you stand on this Thanksgiving season, recognizing that this season came because lives were...

Today I talk about what happens when Black people get woke. I name three things that I believe happen when Black folks get woke. I also share tips for both Black and non-Black people to engage in to support the Black awakening. Take a listen it's a wonderful episode. For your cultural tidbit I'm encouraging you all to do two things: 1) Watch "Out of Darkness" a documentary by Anthony Browder on Am...

Today I share where I've been and what caused me to put a pause on my podcast and newsletter. I talk about the importance of Black women not assuming the role of a superwoman. Take a listen it's a great episode. For your cultural tidbit I'm encouraging you all to get a copy of my Cultural Edition Planner for 2021. You can check out my planner here: https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/BooksProduc...

Today we are back to our regularly scheduled program with me ranting about my cultural experiences and helping you all be more culturally aware by hearing these experiences. The topic for today is voter suppression. This is a topic that needs discussing and has BEEN needed discussing. Take a listen it's a great episode For your cultural tidbit I'm encouraging you all to look at Dr. Joy Degruy's re...

Today is the final interview of my 3-Part Black Motherhood series. I am talking to Kadija Phillips who is a mother of 3. She shares with us how she navigates all the different stages her children are in, she talks about how she engages in self care, and of course she talks about being a Black mother. This interview was a wonderful way to close out this series. Take a listen it's a fabulous episode...

Today is the second interview of my 3-Part Black Motherhood series. I am talking to Stephanie Howard who is a mother of 2. She shares with us how adjusting to having a new baby while having an older child. Stephanie also shares some really good tips on self care and of course she shares her experience of being a Black mother. Take a listen it's a great episode that's full of goodies. To look up th...

Today is the kick off episode of my 3-Part Black Motherhood series. I am talking to Lauren Walton, who is a mother of 1. She shares her perspective on being a Black mother, how adjusting to motherhood has been for her, and how being Black has shaped the way she parents. Take a listen it's a wonderful episode that's full of good information. If you want to connect with Lauren, you can find her on I...

Today is the introductory episode for my Black Motherhood series. I am talking about what you can expect from this series and I'm also answering some of the same questions I've asked the Black mommies that I will be interviewing. Take a listen it's a great intro to what you can expect to hear from these upcoming Interviews. For the cultural tidbit, I'm encouraging you all to look up the things I m...

We have reached the final interview of my 4 part series on Black Father's Matter. Today I have my interview with Rome aka DJ Rome who is a father of 2 adult children. In this episode Rome brings not only insight about Black fatherhood, but he also sheds light on Blackness and what it's like to be Black. Take a listen to the episode it's such a good way to close this series. For the cultural tidbit...

We are on interview 3 of my 4 part series on Black Father's Matter. I have Dr. Chase Moore on the show today who is a father of 3. Dr. Moore is an doing amazing job with his children and provides such great contributions to the community. Dr. Moore provides an uplifting perspective in regards to not only being Black, but also for being a Black father. Take a listen to the episode it's another wond...

Today is the 2 interview of my 4 part series on Black Father's Matter and who better to follow my husbands interview than my brother in love, who is my husbands younger brother. Sterl also know as ST Spittin is another great example of a Black father. He shares his experience being a Black father and how he has navigated all the different stages of fatherhood with his daughter. Take a listen to th...