Diary of a Poorfessional

We are ALL about a glow up and our special guest Tamika Lorraine, owner of SkinMistry Skin Care is telling us all we need to know to look our best in our latest episode. Make sure you check out her products and show some love on Tamika’s page on Instagram @skinmistry_skincare. What does your skin routine look like? Be sure to comment below? #Dop #WocPodcasters #SupportBlackBusiness #WomenEntrepren...

Tis the season …for unsolicited comments and putting up with people all in the name of family and feasting. In our latest episode, “We Can’t Choose Our Family: Set the Boundaries” we discuss what it’s like navigating family during the holidays and possible alternatives when you choose to keep your distance. #DoP #WocPodcasters #WocPodcast #Family #Holiday #Christmas #Thanksgiving

It's a blessing to have our parents in older age, but it definitely comes with its set of challenges. We had the opportunity to speak with Sandrine Etienne, social worker and podcast co host of Care Takers to discuss the role reversal that happens as our parents get older. You can Sandrine Etienne on Instagram: @missguidednotions #DoP #caretaker #aging #parents #elderly #PodcastLife

It's the last episode of the season! Everyday is a new challenge that we're trying to get through. Join us as we discuss and find the silver lining in it all on this week's episode "The Finale." Thank you for rocking with us this season, and as always.... comment, like and subscribe! We appreciate the love and if you missed any episodes, catch up before we come back with s...

WELCOME BACK! Season 3 is here and it’s time to catch up with your Poorfessionals. Check out our latest episode, “From Summer Season to Christmas Season” to see what we’ve been up to and what we have planned. Click the link in the bio!  Let us know your thoughts. 

We love a self made woman making her dreams come true. Yelitza Alford is no exception. Join us as we discuss how she turned one of her passions into finding her purpose that also earns her a paycheck in "Looking Through Her Lens." Be sure to comment with your thoughts and check out Yalitza's page @yalfordphotography

Although we’re living our best lives, let’s prepare for the afterlife! This episode is all about wills and testaments. Katya Joseph joins us in conversation to share with us the importance of leaving a legal set of instructions to assist in your family’s transition after your passing AKA Wills and Testaments.  While this may not be a sexy topic- it IS one of extreme importance!  Please join us in...

Are we steering away too much from the human connection?! This episode, “Virtual Intimacy: The Loss of Human Connection” discusses how people are transitioning to finding closeness in the virtual realm.  Will we become more comfortable with a virtual hug and forget all together the human touch? Watch our episode and please let us know your thoughts. 

The layered topic of abortion has been everywhere and has many deep implications. Join us we discuss what it means to women, their bodies and our American society as a whole in our latest episode "The Personal Decision To Terminate A Pregnancy” Let us know your thoughts 💭 We want to hear from you!

One of the few constants in life is change. Sometimes we choose it and sometimes it chooses us, but itv is usually our ability to adapt that determines the outcome.  In this week's episode "New Focus For A New Life," we get together to discuss the many layers of life's pivots. Please join us in conversation and tell us what your shift looks like and how it has turned out for yo...

Working in healthcare has never been easy, especially in recent times. Compound that with being a Black female in spaces where we are underrepresented 😩, we definitely have some stories to tell.  As we continue to celebrate Women's Herstory Month, we wanted to touch on our personal experiences as nurses. While it is a heavily female-dominated field, women of color make up less than 20%. Join...

Join Di and Candace Brereton in their discussion on Neo-Feminism and thoughts on the radical shifts that have occurred to the expression of the feminine energy.  They ask themselves-- Have we silenced our feminine energy? Have women become more masculine energy dominant to survive?  Listen in to find out!

Let’s talk about money!! As we are currently in tax season, we had the pleasure to speak with Adrienne Martien CPA who is the founder of Financial Abundance Made Easy We discussed the basic tools that are needed for financial planning or tax preparing for the individual and business owner. Do not hesitate to reach out Fame Consulting. As a boutique firm, it guides you with financial planning &...

Welcome back to another episode and to our first episode of the new year! This episode we’ll discuss moments of our 2021 and what we hope for in 2022.  We are setting our intentions and goals for the new year while implementing what we’ve learned from last year.  Although, it is difficult battling the anxieties of the uptick in Covid rates and navigating how we envision 2022 for our life, we still...

Watch & learn how plant medicine took Rosanna from working in a hospital in NYC to running a plant medicine center in Nauta, Peru. We discuss how plant medicine is an ESSENTIAL TOOL in life’s thrive kit that opens us up to other dimensions of information.  If you’re feeling a calling to plant medicine, we hope Rosanna’s story inspires you to take decisive action and give plant medicine a whirl...

This episode is all about taking the leap of faith. We had the pleasure to speak with Kimberly Williams, Certified Nail-Technician. She discusses how she left the security of her job to pursue her passion.  As she left the usual 9-5 life, her nail business blossomed to working with celebrities and NYFW just to name a few.  Watch this episode to remind yourself that you should follow your passion....

If there was ever an episode that spoke to what being a poorfessional is about, this is the one! With everything going up except our paychecks, do Golden handcuffs have the allure they once had?  Tune in for our hot takes and antics as we discuss the realities of surviving the times and how we're getting through.  Weigh in with your thoughts by commenting below and don't forget to like a...

Bringing in life into this world is quite the experience.  Being a parent is a non-stop marathon with its own set of challenges. Now throw a pandemic into the mix and you are at a WHOLE new level of crazy. We have two special guests, Rachel Maurice and Carla Young, two expecting mothers, discuss how they are navigating the difficulties that came with the pandemic, and the unfortunate biases women...

Welcome to another episode of DoP with our guest speaker, King who is the owner of Circle of Trainers International.  As a fitness instructor and nutritionist, he discussed the importance of health and wellness. Furthermore, we divulged into the “Why” we just have to start focusing on our health. Remember, little movement is no movement. Cook more and take out less. Get started on your wellness jo...

Relationships aren't as straightforward as we traditionally think of them to be. Join us as we discuss with Liz the complexities of defining your relationship with your partner(s) in this week's Fireside Cocktales episode "Are Monogamous Relationships Possible?" Are you open to a non monogamous relationship? Have you ever been in one or curious to try? Please like, comment, sav...

We had the honor of having @balanceoverperfection founder Alicia come kick it with us as we discuss her guide to achieving self love.  Trust me, you DON'T want to miss this one. It is full of real life lessons, tips, girl talk and a whole kiki between the ladies. Run and don't walk to our IGTV or YouTube to check out our latest episode "It's Not Selfish, It's Self Love.&qu...

Being a mother isn't easy and our generation has its unique set of set of challenges that no one could have prepared us for. Join as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of motherhood as a millennial and enjoy a Happy Mother's Day!

The beauty and brilliance of being your own boss is epitomized in Sunshine Dunlop, founder and CEO of The WH Shop @thewhshop.  In this week's episode  we discuss what the journey of an entrepreneur is like and key tips to building success. Listen to our conversation and be inspired by this beautiful boss!

Are you ready for a Hot Girl Summer?!  With the upcoming change in season and personal change in our lives, there is a lot to discuss!  Join us for our last episode of the season as we reflect on our growth and transition to new levels.  We hope you enjoyed season 1 and look out for season 2. Cheers to the Queen in you! 

WE'RE BACK! Season 2 is here and we are so excited to catch up on everything Poorfessional and chat about what we've been up to! Some of it is juicy, some messy, but all of it has taught us something.  Listen in as we dive into our recent experiences, what we've learned and what we're looking forward to. We hope you enjoy and welcome to season 2! Please like, comment, save and...