Brown Girl Self-Care

Hey, Hey! Saying this off the top - There is LANGUAGE in this episode.   Today I'm sharing my thoughts on how Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka were called "quitters" for choosing their mental health over entertaining the masses.  It takes courage to put yourself first and girl, I need you to know that it's ok to do so.   Let's get into it in todays episode. Also, don't forget t...

Hey Sistren, This week, I'm in conversation Tifani Gilliam, Founder of Women Surviving SHTF™. As the saying goes - If you stay ready, you ain't got to get ready - and I'm a firm believer that women, especially Black women, must be prepared for emergencies.  Our communities are not prioritized the way that we deserve and so if something happens (heaven forbid) like another flood, massiv...

Hey Sistren, Gotta quickie but goodie this week in the form of some reflection.  When I say the word "rest" do you automatically think of sleep?  There are other ways to rest and today I'm talking about some of them in the hopes that you will get laser focused on what type you need when you need it. Tickets are now available for the Brown Girl Self-Care Virtual Summit! Our Sponsors: *...

Hey Sistren, This week, I'm in conversation with Debi and Alana of Nap Fam and Goddess Reflections.  They are a dynamic mother/daughter duo who not only work together but also love each other and say they are best friends. I wanted to have them on so that I could unpack my experiences of being a daughter as well as a mother, so that I can learn how to navigate towards healthier relationships o...

Hey Sistren, This week, I'm in conversation with Debi and Alana of Nap Fam and Goddess Reflections.  They are a dynamic mother/daughter duo who not only work together but also love each other and say they are best friends. I wanted to have them on so that I could unpack my experiences of being a daughter as well as a mother, so that I can learn how to navigate towards healthier relationships o...

Hey Sistren, Recently I made a huge decision that can potentially change the course of my life.  When I tell you this decision had me shook, yall!  I ended up getting a bit anxious, ok, super anxious and this led to me having a panic attack. In this episode I'm sharing: - How long I've had anxiety and panic attacks - How going into fight/flight/freeze mode can be helpful but also harmful -...

Hey, hey! Sistren, the MJB My Life documentary is up on Amazon Prime.  You need to run, not walk, over to the TV or your nearest streaming device, put it on and get your entire life. There were so many take aways for me, including the apalledness I felt (I'm not even sure if apalledness is a real word) when hearing about K-Ci's role in her story.  But today we aren't talking about that...

Hey, hey! I've got a GREAT episode for you.  I'm in conversation with Nomad Crystal Vanner and she is spilling the tea on just about everything vanlife.  If you have ever considered buying a 60k Sprinter Van and hitting the road (ok, that was possibly just me) or if you think that the freedom of vanlife is only a "White" thing, this episode you gotta hit play on this episode.  Here...

Solo episode today!  I recently experienced a woman walking completely and boldly in her vision and it was a sight to see.  I've been telling myself for the last few months that I am ONLY walking in Faith and there is ZERO room for disbelief.  Seeing this Queen do exactly that was an excellent reminder for me to keep building my table even if no one else is in the room to sit at it (yet).   Ha...

I'm speaking today with licensed marriage and family therapist Hazel Walker of It's AParently Time about being yourself, the importance of determining who you are outside of the labels of mother, employee, etc, empowering yourself to dictate who has access to you and also communicating your boundaries in relationships when dealing with draining situations. Liked what you heard in this epis...

In a time where we can have orders Amazon Primed within 24 hours (or less) it's no surprise that having to wait more than a few days through a tough decision to see a breakthrough can be agonizing.  It's during those times that it's even more important to activate your faith. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards....

"National Be A Millionaire Day" was a few days ago and it got me to thinking about what being a millionaire would mean as well as the fact that cash might be king but there are other ways we can be wealthy right now. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-s...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and so I wanted to support you by sharing ways that I've been able to honor and be mindful of my mental health.   If you found this episode helpful please be sure to like, comment and share with your sistrens! Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com Support this podcast at — https://...

Today I am speaking with physician and success strategist Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo, creator of Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood .  In this juicy episode we discuss what Faith means to her, how she uses her voice as an introvert, the major occurrence that happened in her life that caused her to slow down and also some book resources that helped shape her life. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use...

If you've gained a few pounds in the last year or two, hear me when I say you aren't alone.  Lockdown, stress and working from home got me caught up in a rut which found me not moving my body as much as I used to.  To counter the weight gain and get back on track I've started doing two simple activities (walking + intermittent fasting) that will tone my body, increase my energy and kee...

I've been slowly simmering on borderline rage for the last few weeks off and on.  In today's episode I'm sharing MY thoughts and feelings regarding the guilty verdict Derek Chauvin received and why I don't feel like celebrating.  I get a little emotional in the episode so if that is triggering please be gentle with yourself and skip this episode. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and...

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Have you ever been shamed or guilted into attending potlucks, after-hours  events or traveling for your job?  I was for quite some time until I took a firm stand, set a boundary said I would only participate when I felt it was right for me.  I talk about that in todays episode! Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/selfcare for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com Suppor...

I received a community question from a young woman asking how she could change her mindset to encourage more awareness, faith and access to abundance when lack is super prevalent.   Listen to todays episode where I give some insight on how I've been able to work on moving past limiting beliefs and opening myself up to positivity and thinking more abundantly. Special shout out to todays sponsor...

In this episode I'm speaking with Christian Counselor and Speaker Kobe Campbell about trauma.  What you are listening to is a portion of a conversation we recently had live in front of an audience.  Here is what you'll hear in the session: What is trauma? How is it received? How do you know if you experienced it? What are the ways our relationships with our parents play out in our friendsh...

It's easy to forget who you are, or who you are being led to be, when you feel stuck in a place of being overwhelmed and depleted.  That's how I've been feeling for about a week or so.  Today I decided to make a list (with the help of the alphabet) of who I am in God based on his promises for my life as well as the purpose he has for me.  I hope that you find this list helpful and that...

Hey Beautiful Black Woman!! In this episode of the podcast I'm sharing a letter I received from the community and my thoughts about staying comfortable with your struggle.   If you are feeling afraid to get out of your struggle comfort zone or have ever gotten anxiety about a season of growth and opportunity, this episode is for you. Make sure to join our online village, Brown Girl Society, by...

Hey, sis! I've gotten questions on occasion asking "How do I start loving myself or showing up for myself?"  In this episode I'm going to give you seven ways that we show up for others, which not coincidentally are ways that God shows his love for us.  These simple but effective principles are powerful ways to also commit to loving ourselves. Our Sponsors: * Check out Bilt and use...

Sis, if you are working at a job that no longer serves you, hear me when I say you are not stuck.  If you are afraid to set up healthy boundaries in the workplace, you are not out of luck.  If you have never negotiated to get what you want and need when looking for a new position it's not too late. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking with lawyer and coach Toya Gavin of Legally Bold...

Hey hey! Ever been hard on yourself about how you haven't done enough or things didn't work out the way you wanted them to but you tried your very best?   This episode of the show is specifically for you.  It's a quickie meant to encourage you and help you keep your head up and not be so hard on yourself. ps - Join our growing Facebook group if being in community with beautiful Black w...