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

Lady, we have made it to the end of Season 4, 2019, and the first year of H.E.R Space podcast. THANK YOU and YOU and YOU!!! We could not have made it this far (over 225 thousand downloads) without your support. In this season Terri and Dom start off the season with a series of episodes that address health-related topics, including a discussion of fibroids. Following those episodes, the ladies offe...

Lady, can you believe 2019 is almost over? You have made 365 trips around the sun! Have you made any changes? Have you achieved the goals you set at the beginning of this year? No worries if you are feeling stagnant. This episode is an opportunity to engage in self-reflection. Listen in as Dom and Terri guide us through a series of questions to help us reflect on the past year. Be prepared to stop...

“From fibroids to fake friends…” The ladies have discussed fibroids so listen in today as they address fake friends. Lady, how many people in your life can you truly call friends? How long have you known them? Are they acquaintances or “ride or dies”? Many of us call the majority of the people in our life friends but all friendships are not equal. In this episode, Terri and Dom help us understand...

In this week’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Linda Leu, the Executive Director of IMPACT Bay Area. In Spring 2019 Dom and Terri participated in IMPACT’s first self-defense class specifically for women of color. Linda led that course. In this conversation, the ladies reflect on that experience but more importantly, Linda shares information about self-defense techniques beyond the physical sk...

Lady, do you ever wish that some of the things you do in life could be simplified? Yes? Us too. In this week’s episode, Terri and Dom share with us some of their favorite life hacks. From managing your meals to your appearance, listen in as the ladies break down each time saver and the practical ways in which they are used. Trust us when we say some of these life hacks are guaranteed to make your...

Today’s episode is one that all of us experience but few of us actually talk about...jealousy and envy. Homegirl at the office stays winning. Your bestie in another city is getting closer to someone else. Which one is envy? Which one is jealousy? What other feelings come up? Often times they are used interchangeably and incorrect. Terri and Dom help us clarify what each term means. Then they walk...

Lady, were there things you were taught as a child that now as an adult you wonder why you believed it? Yep. Us too. Oh, wait. That’s not you? What about as an adult? There was nothing you have questioned? Still not you? So, no pyramid schemes? Certain religious beliefs? “Old wives tales”? Virginity/Hymen Testing? Today we invite you to listen with an open heart and mind as Terri and Dom provide u...

Lady, are you ready? It's the holiday season 2019 edition. How do you usually feel around the holidays? For some of us, it is not the time of joy and merriment that seems to emanate from everything around us. In this episode, Terri and Dom give us some important signs to look for if we are experiencing the holiday blues. They also provide us with six healthy coping strategies and give examples of...

Lady, can you believe it’s November? That means the holidays are upon us. It also means a new year is approaching. Here in the H.E.R Space Sanctuary, we believe that now is a great time to challenge ourselves to be thankful for all of our blessings. In this episode, Terri and Dom take us back down memory lane to share with us the lessons they received about gratitude. They also break down why grat...

What does relaxation look like for you? We know there are levels to this but we are talking about the relaxation that involves letting go and not thinking or stressing.  Have you ever actually had this experience? Maybe? No? Don’t worry. For all our Type A people this episode is for you. Know that relaxation is not sitting down watching a documentary or using your day off to organize your closet....

Lady, if you have been listening to the podcast for a bit, you know in our introduction we mention we discuss topics ranging “from fibroids to fake friends." Today Dr. Joy Cooper joins us in the H.E.R Space Sanctuary to drop her "TED Talk" on fibroids and its impact specifically on women of the diaspora. In this episode, Dom and Dr. Joy share their personal experiences with fibroids that many of u...

Quote of the Day: “To anyone out there who’s hurting—it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It’s a sign of strength.” - Barack Obama National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  1800273TALK Lady, have you ever felt like whenever you try to take two steps forward you get sent three steps back? At times it can feel really hopeless. Did you reach out for help? Was there someone or something that gave...

Quote of the Day: "Connection: the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship." - Brene Brown    Welcome to Fall and Season 4 Lady! As we embark on the last quarter of the year one thing that comes to mind is the approaching holiday season. For many of...

Just as we are (hopefully) saying goodbye to summer, Terri and Dom are wrapping up Season 3 this week. Join the ladies as they discuss the highlights of this season, from the dope women who appeared as guests, the lessons they learned, and the tech issues to the personal losses Terri experienced. This season also had a couple of great achievements. Not only did we have 20,000 downloads in July alo...

Lady, what were you taught about sexuality and sensuality? Are you ready to relearn what you thought you knew? This week Terri and Dom are joined by dynamic sister duo Breezy and Bobbi (the founders of Free the Cheeks) and they take us to Twerk Church. This discussion dives into what’s really up with what women are taught about sex and sensuality. A lot of us were taught about respectability polit...

“Surviving is not the same thing as living.” Lady, how many times have people commented on how strong you are? How many times have you felt like you were falling apart on the inside but you refused to let others see it so you would not be perceived as weak? Take a moment and think about where you learned that pattern. Chances are you are living out a narrative that is not your own. You may be oper...

Lady, when did you decide whether or not you wanted children? Were you socialized to tie your womanhood to being a mother? Have you thought about what you really want? Do you know what influenced that decision? In today’s episode, Terri and Dom discuss their decision on having children and what factors led to their choices. More importantly, the ladies dive into a conversation that many women expe...

Lady, we know you are reading the title of today’s episode and probably took a pause. What are the thoughts and feelings that come up for you? Fear? Unease? Are you ready to click out of this episode? Remember, when Dom tells us to trust the process? This is one of those times. TRUST. THE. PROCESS. We acknowledge this is a heavy topic and invite you to dive into this with us. Stop what you are doi...

What are you most afraid of? Have you shared that with anyone? What have you done to address the fear(s)?  No worries, if you have not taken any steps. Hopefully, listening to this episode will motivate you to take action. In today’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Guryan Tighe. Guryan is Founder and CEO of, Fourage, that's courage with an F. As an Executive Coach who specializes i...

Lady, have you ever had times where you’re sitting with a mentor, big sister, or someone you look up to and their presence just makes you feel at peace? Makes you want to ask ALL the questions and share ALL your business knowing there will be no judgment and you’ll be guided into making healthy choices? Well that’s what it was like for Terri and Dom this week as they were in...

This week finds us in the aftermath of multiple mass shootings due to domestic terrorism. To be clear, these instances are fueled by hate and a result of white supremacy. Today Terri and Dom are joined by Rachel Cargle, an activist, writer, lecturer, and entrepreneur. Rachel’s work focuses on unpacking White feminism, confronting White supremacy and educating people on how Black women are fr...

In a world that encourages and supports engaging with others on a constant basis, is there understanding for those of us that prefer to be alone? When you hear the word introvert how much does this describe you? Before you make that decision listen in as Dom dispels the myth of equating an introvert with shyness and answers whether social anxiety and introversion are equals. When, where and how yo...

Assertiveness. When do you use your voice? How do you use your voice? What does it look like when you assert yourself? Where did you learn to use your voice? The answers to each of those questions gives you insight into how you express assertiveness. If you have listened to previous episodes on boundary setting and confidence then this week’s topic will add to your arsenal of being a woman l...

This was week was a rough one for Dom and Terri. Terri found out that her grandmother passed away and had to abruptly leave San Francisco to head home to Philadelphia. It was still very important for them to produce an episode but they ran into quite a few challenges.   Despite the technological struggle, they had a quick conversation about stress, anxiety, and setting boundaries when life co...

We are more than halfway through 2019. Have you accomplished all of your goals for the year? While some of us use June and July to re-evaluate goals and resolutions we set in January, know that it is okay to establish new goals and hit reset at any time in the year. What about your life goals? Do you have things that you are passionate about? What gives you purpose? In today’s episode, liste...