Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

When law & order is the headline, what does it mean for us? Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams cross-examines news-making cases and famous faces to peer into the court of law. Each week attorney Eboni K. Williams and cultural observer Dustin Ross break down what’s on the docket in American justice and what’s not, with savvy legal analysis and commonsense commentary to provide teachable moments f...

Hey lady, are you tired of sitting on the sidelines and ready to try your hand at that idea you’ve been dreaming up? Well, today’s episode is for you. Dr. LaShonda T. Green, a licensed clinical Psychologist, joins Dr. Dom and Terri to discuss ways entrepreneurial-minded women can venture out on their own while keeping their mental health intact. Buckle up! Dr. LaShonda takes Terri and...

Hey lady, this week Dr. Dom and Terri sit down with Cara McNulty, DPA, and President of Behavioral Health and Mental Wellbeing at CVS Health, to have an honest conversation about the real impact of the last three years. The impacts are real and we are just beginning to see the long-lasting effects of multiple major crises on our collective mental health. But, there’s no need for alarm. Mental heal...

Hey lady, it’s one thing to survive and a whole other thing to thrive. We want to see you thrive so this week Terri and Dr. Dom catch up and discuss all of the tips and strategies they use to help keep themselves rising above the tide and in the direction of their goals. Adulting is not just doing the things you have to do, but also cultivating a life that lights you up. Aside from setting strong...

Lady, do you enjoy watching Black love on screen? Well, this episode is one you’ll want to turn the volume up on. This week Dr. Dom and Terri sit with acclaimed filmmaker Felicia Pride to discuss her journey through her storytelling, why Black women over 40 are fly and deserve to have their stories told, and how we can celebrate Black love more in the arts. This is a conversation you don’t want to...

Hey lady, this week Terri and Dr. Dom sit down for some honest conversation about mothering and motherhood. Being a mom, as rewarding as it can be for some moms, does not come without its challenges. Terri shares her journey of trying to conceive her now 15-month-old daughter while Dr. Dom and Terri offer tips for moms trying to find their way back to themselves. We could all use a little extra su...

Lady, it’s no secret there’s a lot going on in the world right now. In fact, sometimes the amount and pace of the headlines can seem overwhelming. And, even if it is not the news you’re consuming, the sheer volume of content available is almost impossible to get through. And, that’s okay according to Ione Butler, author of Uplifting Stories and founder of Uplifting Content. This week, Ione sits do...

Hey lady, did you know that burnout is classified as an occupational hazard and not a mental health condition? It was news to us too, which is why this week Dr. Dom and Terri sit down and break down the truth about burnout and why it can manifest in us all differently. Day-to-day life can pile up and once you add in work stressors it can feel as though you are in a pressure cooker. Tune in for tip...

Hey lady, have you ever looked around and been shocked at the state of affairs in your life? Or, woke up and felt entirely overwhelmed and in unfamiliar territory? Believe it or not, you’re not alone. This week Terri and Dr. Dom discuss the internal and external factors that contribute to instability in our lives. When life gets to lifin’, do you have the tools to stand in the midst of your storm?...

Hey lady, we’re halfway through the year and we’re checking in. This week Dr. Dom and Terri sit down and have a heart-to-heart about their personal homecomings as they reflect on the past three and a half years of doing Cultivating H.E.R. Space podcast. It’s always good to give yourself some space to reflect, so grab your journal (head over to the Cultivating H.E.R. Space podcast shop if you need...

Hey lady, summer is officially here, and it is time for a break! Have you considered the great outdoors? This week Toyin Ajayi, founder, and creator of Outdoorsy Black Women join Terri and Dr. Dom for a real discussion about why going outside is a great way to elevate your healing journey while reclaiming our rightful relationship with nature. What do we mean by that? Tune in! Quote of the Day: "O...

Hey lady, we know you enjoyed part one, and this week Terri and Dr. Dom are back to offer tangible guidance on how to stand out in a crowded job market. This episode covers the essentials: how to make your resume shine, use the S.T.A.R. method, and be E.X.T.R.A. in the interview. Head over to the Cultivating H.E.R. Space website, grab your journal and tune in. Dr. Dom and Terri are going to get yo...

Hey lady, we're in year three of the pandemic and the great resignation is still in full swing, but there’s also a call to return to the office. Are you ready? Terri and Dr. Dom dive into a packed conversation with tips on how to make yourself stand out when applying for jobs. This episode covers the essentials: how to write a knockout cover letter, make your resume shine, and be E.X.T.R.A. in the...

Who among us hasn’t heard the common refrain, you just have to love yourself? And, sure, while we may agree in theory, how easy is that to do in a world that tells you to do the exact opposite? According to Elizabeth Acevedo, The New York Times best-selling author of Poet X, Black women suffer the most from chasing the potential of who we are instead of acknowledging that we are enough right now…b...

Lady, how are you? No. Really, how are you? The world is heavy right now and it seems that heaviness can feel unrelenting. Well, we’re here to help. This week Terri and Dr. Dom sit down with G. Michelle Goodloe, the author of I Own My Magic: Self-talk for Black Women: Affirmations for Self-Care and Empowerment, to discuss the life-changing magic of being intentional about how we show up for oursel...

This week Dr. Dom and Terri sit with Melissa Sutherland Moss, an interdisciplinary artist working across collage, assemblage, installation and social engagement, to discuss why the arts and creatives are vital to a healthy, functioning society. Lady, Melissa is a whole vibe! She discusses how she’s turned her passion around the arts into elevated curated experiences and made them accessible to her...

For better or worse, the pandemic gave each of us an opportunity to examine our friendships and make some decisions about who we want close to us. As we hunkered down to quarantine it was time to make necessary decisions about who is in our squad. Isa Watson, an entrepreneur, CEO, and co-founder of Squad, sits with Dr. Dom and Terri to discuss why pouring into those who pour into you is important...

Powerful transformations are often inspiring but rarely come without strong reactions. In fact, it is when we dedicate ourselves to becoming better those negative voices seem to become the loudest. So, how do we move past the doubts and opinions of others and fully stand in our power? This week, Sid Scott, an entrepreneur, and mindset coach, joins Terri and Dr. Dom to offer gems on how shifting yo...

The birth process is a miracle, but not fail-proof. As awareness around all the issues that face Black mothers continues to grow so does access to resources and information to help make the process less intimidating. Enter Nicole Bailey, a childbirth educator, doula, and author of Body Belly Soul: A Black Mother’s Guide to a Primal, Peaceful, Powerful Birth. In this episode, Nicole joins Terri and...

How people see you is how people treat you is a powerful truism. But, there are layers to that perception when you are considered a fat person by society. Dr. Dom and Terri sit down with Mekdela, the author of Plus-Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change, to discuss what exactly fatphobia is and how it impacts everyone. The ladies have an illuminating conversation about all of...

Lady, just when you thought you knew everything about postpartum we have new information for you! Join us today as we sit down with Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo and Marcia Cole, the founders of Fourth Phase, a company dedicated to helping mothers across the globe ease gracefully into motherhood. The ladies join Terri and Dr. Dom for an enlightening and inspiring conversation about how one incredible trip t...

Looking for love? Well this is a conversation for you! There is so much misinformation and unhelpful resources that make it hard to decipher what will help Black women get the relationship we desire. Today Dr. Dom and Terri are joined by dating expert Damona Hoffman. From how to show up as your authentic self to the three C’s to include in your profile, Damona gives us the info we need to succeed...

In the world we live in today, as Black women we need sisterhood and friendship. There is something divine about having other women who will champion you, celebrate you, show up when you need it, and call you on your shit when no one else will. Listen in as Terri and Dr. Dom are joined by Bethany Hawkins to discuss the tips to having genuine friendships in adulthood. Bethany is super funny and her...

Lady, how do you learn to shine your own light when your parents are THE Diana Ross and Berry Gordy?! Well, THE Rhonda Ross has learned how to do just that. Rhonda wants all of us to see “the force within” ourselves and “to recognize it, harness it, and allow us to do its work.” In today’s episode, Rhonda Ross joins Terri and Dr. Dom to teach us how to harness our own personal power. From fertilit...

Today’s conversation is one you did not know you needed. We make decisions about food daily but do we make those decisions based on our gut health? In this episode, Terri and Dr. Dom welcome holistic health coach Lauren Wells to talk about all of the things like leaky gut and shape of your poop that influence the performance of our gut. Stay tuned for the common belly fat myths that are busted. Yo...