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

We are the dreams and the hopes of our ancestors. On this day let us take time to reflect on one of the biggest lessons our ancestors could have ever imparted: finding joy. For centuries Black folx have experienced cruelties that are beyond what any human should ever have to endure. However, we have always found ways to celebrate us. In this episode, Terri and Dom explore the meaning of Juneteenth...

What does it mean to be a Black woman in America today? America has never been a safe place for Black women yet somehow we are truly the backbone of this country. We are the givers and doers.  #SayHerName and the current buzzword, Intersectionality, were both brought to our attention by Dr. Kimberle Cresnhaw- a Black woman. How many other contributions have Black women made that many do not know a...

Lady, we are in distress and we have had enough. As if the current pandemic were not enough, our nation is facing another moment of reckoning. Violence against Black people persists. Racism and white supremacy are ceaseless. Racial trauma is real. In today’s episode, Terri and Dom name what is happening; identify what we may be feeling; what we can do to take care of ourselves; and what roles each...

Today’s episode is from our Zoom Live recording on Memorial Day 2020. Terri and Dom were joined by a few amazing ladies in the H.E.R Space Sanctuary to discuss the Quote of the Day and what it means when Black women come together to uplift one another. In this episode, the ladies experience “in the moment” technology issues and we see how they adjust along with receiving tips on how we can all dea...

Lady, how are you feeling about your partner? Has the pandemic caused you to reconsider some things? Why are you with this person in the first place? Is your relationship bigger than how you are feeling about your partner at this moment? If the answer is yes, then today’s episode will offer you guidance on how to keep your relationship healthy. Today, Terri and Dom are joined by Teleshia Delmar wh...

Realistic expectations and radical acceptance. For who? Your parents. Yes. Them. Those people who hurt you that you have been spending all of your adult life trying to understand. Those people who will never see you no matter how many hoops you jump through trying to please them and earn their love. In today’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Dr. Ramani Durvasula. The ladies dive into how to i...

No more Zoom meetings!!! No more Zoom meetings!!! Lady, if that exclamation resonates with you then you are among so many of us who are exhausted from all of the online meetings and gatherings. So many of us are longing for an opportunity to engage that does not involve staring at a screen. However, for the foreseeable future, a lot of our usual physical engagement will continue to be limited. In...

Lady, we are not okay. You. Me. We. Us. How do you address your mental health? How does your family address it? How is it addressed in your community? Is it working? Why are we still doing what we have always done? In today’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Dr. Rheeda Walker to discuss how we can develop psychological fortitude. Dr. Walker provides us with actionable steps that will allow us...

Bodies. Black bodies. Black women’s bodies. In a world that is constantly telling us that we are not enough...how did you view yourself during adolescence? How has your body image changed over the years? What are the beauty standards you strive to fulfill? How have those standards evolved with societal trends? In today’s episode Terri and Dom dive into body image for Black women. The ladies discus...

“Anything you love on will grow.” Whether we are talking about hair, business, or relationships, it takes love for that thing to grow and flourish. In today’s episode, Dom and Terri are joined by entrepreneur Sharie Wilson. This insightful woman from South Central LA was told she would not amount to anything. Fast forward to 2020 and Sharie has MULTIPLE business ventures. Listen in as she shares h...

“Where you started is not where you have to finish.” Lady, how willing are you to shift and pivot into something different? In today’s episode, the ladies are joined by the dynamic Jenn Hammock. She appears to do it all...mommy, wife, first lady of the church, writer, coach, solopreneur, etc. How does Jenn manage it all? Listen in as she shares what it takes to prevent over-functioning and experie...

Hope in the midst of turmoil. Lady, no matter what your current circumstances let’s take some time to assess what wholeness means to you. Over the last few weeks, most of us have shifted to “staying at home to stay safe.” In the adaptation to your new (and hopefully temporary) normal, the pull to be perfect and/or busy are real. Well, Terri and Dom are here to tell us that working on being whole m...

Lady, this first quarter of 2020 has been way too much in some not so good ways. However,  in this season of the podcast, Terri and Dom guided us through a theme of personal development with the foci of mental, emotional, relational, financial, sexual and physical health. Dom and Terri brought in some amazing guests including the first male guest to add their expertise to the conversation. Listen...

Lady, more than likely you will be at home for the next few weeks. Before you begin catching up on all of the missed episodes of the podcast, take a trip down memory lane with us. For those of you who were coming of age around the 99 year 2000, this is an episode for you. Join Terri and Dom as they dive into some of their fun memories from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. From music to food to TV shows an...

Lady, are you worried about COVID-19? Are there other things in life you are so focused on, it seems hard to think about or do anything else? If so, then this episode is for you. Listen as Dom and Terri provide practical tips on how to cope when life seems uncertain. Then scroll down to access the tips and links to helpful resources that will not only help you survive but THRIVE during these unpre...

Lady, when was the last time you took a long hard look in the mirror to examine the negativity you may bring to your relationships? We know that doing so requires hard work and often a level of vulnerability that some of us will readily avoid. In today’s episode, Terri and Dom offer us ways to identify when and why we are the toxic ones in our relationships. They also share some of their toxic way...

Lady, we know that Black History IS American History 365 (well, 366 if it’s a leap year, lol). Today Terri and Dom are joined in conversation with historian, Dr. Candice Harrison. The ladies discuss what fuels Candice’s passion for history; the work she is doing at the University of San Francisco; where we can find accurate information about our history; how she processes all the trauma and beauty...

In today’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Dr. Myla Bennett, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Georgia. She is not your typical plastic surgeon. Dr. Myla is “pro doing things to make you feel good but anti ignoring what is going on inside that is affecting what you want to do on the outside.” Your mental health is an important factor in your decision to have plastic surgery. Dr. Myla share...

Lady, before you make plans with your boo for the weekend, you may want to listen to this episode. This week Terri and Dom welcome Dr. Joy Cooper back into H.E.R Space for a much-needed conversation. In this week's episode, the ladies dive into a different topic related to our gynecological health...STDs and STIs. If you remember what you learned in the sex-ed class in high school and the pamphlet...

Lady, today is a special day in H.E.R. Space. We have opened the doors to invite our first male guest. Listen in as Terri and Dom engage Zo Williams in conversation about relationships. This dialogue is much more than men vs. women. Get ready to hear some insightful ways to reconceptualize your understanding of heterosexual relationships; the roles each of us play; how we got to a certain place in...

Lady, today we are diving into an important conversation about the complicated feelings of grief. While most of the conversation centers around hearing about the news about Kobe Bryant’s death, his daughter Gianna and the seven other people on the helicopter, Dom and Terri also have a larger conversation about the other thoughts and feelings that come up when someone dies. How do you respond or ho...

Lady, today is a powerful episode. It may bring up strong emotions and some of you may be able to relate to Terri’s story. As you are listening, know there are resources available to help. Scroll to the bottom of this page for more information. If you are in the process of healing recognize the importance of your internal dialogue. Words have power. In today’s episode, we learn how to use words to...

Have you provided reviews or given professional feedback and wondered what they are really thinking about what you shared with them? Being behind the mic can be difficult to navigate the balance of privacy and openness. In today’s episode, Dom and Terri share their process with wrestling with some specific feedback they received from a listener. Through this process, Terri turns the interview tabl...

Our relationship with money has an impact on our quality of life. Having a million dollars in the bank does not automatically make us happy nor does being “poor” equal unhappiness. This week we have a special guest that will help us all think about what changes we need to make in our lives to not only get our finances in order but shift our family dynamics to what best serves us. Constance Carter,...

This is the start of a new year and decade. What comes up for you? Where were you 10 years ago? What has/has not happened? How do you feel about where your life is now? As we embark on this next year and decade, what are the things you want to focus on? In this episode, Dr. Dom and Terri share some of the goals they have had over the last decade reflecting on how some of those things have unfolded...