Dragged N Divine

Hey y’all—happy Wednesdaaaayyyyy 💫 This is your gentle (but firm) midweek reminder to slow the f * down**. You might think you’re just being productive… pushing through… keeping your word. But sometimes, what you’re actually doing is ignoring the signs . And trust—if you don’t listen, your body will find a way to get your attention. I had a moment with a friend this week that reminded me just how...

Good morning, Goddesses. I’m in a good mood this morning and just wanted to drop in with a voice note that might meet you wherever you are. I’ve been taking it moment by moment lately—truly. In this one, I’m talking about what a lot of us experience when we begin to choose ourselves—for real—and what starts to shift when we do. I had this whole moment thinking about how every time we say “yes” to...

Sis, Let me tell you what just happened! I recorded a full episode for The Mediocre Black Woman. I edited it myself (which I don’t normally do).Wrote the post. Scheduled it. Did all the “right” steps. And then I sat down to meditate—and clear as day, Spirit said: “Re-record it. Right now. On your phone.” Now listen… I’m not gonna lie—there was a moment where I felt a little annoyed. Not at Spirit,...

Happy Thursday. We made it. And yes — that’s worth a moment of gratitude. Go ahead and kiss the ground if you need to. I did. If you’ve been following along this week, I’ve been talking about reintegration — that weird, wobbly middle ground where you’ve let go of what no longer serves you, but you haven’t fully stepped into your next version just yet. You’re not who you were, but you’re also not q...

I didn’t plan to record this episode. But Mercury retrograde and eclipse season don’t give a damn about plans. And honestly? Maybe that’s the point. This conversation wasn’t “supposed” to happen—but the universe (and the goddesses) had other ideas. And after sitting with it, I realized that was the perfect setup for an episode that’s really about trusting the pivots, letting go of what no longer f...

Last week, we talked about getting our shit in the mid week mantras post—and we are. We’re working on showing up for ourselves, reclaiming what was ours, and stepping into our power. But here’s the thing: Getting your shit also means knowing when to sit down and rest. This week, I’ve been quieter—not as many posts, not as many voice notes. And you know why? Because I actually take my own advice fr...

For Black women, there’s always been a rulebook—one we never got to write. Be strong, but not too strong. Be ambitious, but don’t outshine. Be desirable, but not demanding. And somehow, even when we follow the rules, we still end up being too much or not enough . But what if you were never meant to fit inside their little boxes? What if your blueprint—the real one—was never in their hands to begin...

I have been up for over 16 hours , but I couldn’t close my laptop without sending a little voice note your way. Because today’s Midweek Mantras post? Whew. It had me thinking about what it really means to collect the pieces of yourself —the ones you lost, the ones you abandoned, the ones you didn’t even realize were missing. And let me tell you… getting them back? That’s a whole different kind of...

In this latest episode, I sat down with Lexie Forbes , an astrologer, social media strategist, and founder of The Sacred Social Studio Newsletter , to talk about the tension between religion, spirituality, and reclaiming the parts of ourselves that have been buried under conditioning. Lexie shared her experience of growing up in a religious cult—one that spanned generations of her family—and the m...

Okay, okay—Happy Monday! I just got off a call with my bestie Tandy Gutierrez after recording an episode for her podcast, The Magic Spark . It was such a juicy conversation that it got me thinking about something I wanted to share in real time. But first, let me give y’all the rundown because whew , this week is packed: ✨ Tuesday: The Mediocre Black Woman Podcast Tomorrow, I’m dropping an episode...

Mediocre Black Women, gather ‘round—this one’s for us. I recorded this voice note on a whim, and now it's here for you to listen to in all its raw, unfiltered, slightly chaotic glory. The message? Can we just do things for the sake of the plot? Can we stop overthinking, over-policing, and over-editing ourselves into exhaustion? Because let’s be real—no matter what we say or do, somebody out there...

Welcome to a special collaboration between Black Women Get To Be and The Mediocre Black Woman ! I’m Theadora, joined by Qubilah, as we dive into Severance , a dystopian series that eerily reflects Black women’s workplace experiences. First, let’s acknowledge something: we butchered several character names. And honestly, that says a lot—because if they had made a real impact on us, we would’ve reme...

One of the things I absolutely love about the work I do is the conversations I get to have—the deep, layered connections I make with people. Today, I had one of those conversations with a Black woman I was meeting for the first time. And as I was telling her about The Mediocre Black Woman podcast and publication, she was like, “Girl.” And I was like, “I know.” But here’s the real spill on what we...

Good morning, y’all. It’s almost 8:30 AM central as I record this, and I’ve been thinking about how I ease into my mornings—especially Mondays. I have this little trick I do: I set my alarm a full two hours before I actually need to get up. Not because I’m getting up right away, but because it gives me this feeling of resistance, like I could get up, but I don’t have to yet. It makes me feel like...

So, here’s the thing—I love voice notes. My friends and I communicate this way 90% of the time, and it just makes sense to bring that same energy to The Mediocre Black Woman Podcast. So consider this your first official voice note from me to you! No fancy editing, no overthinking—just real-time thoughts, updates, and whatever I feel like dropping in the moment. March is about to be packed with jui...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit draggedndivine.substack.com Hey everyone, it’s Thea here. I’m back with a brutally honest episode that dives deep into the complex—and often painful—dynamics between black women in corporate spaces. If you’ve ever felt torn between striving for “black excellence” and battling internal competition, this episode is for you. This time, I’m...

Y’ALL. We are expanding . We are taking up space . When I recorded this episode on February 5th, we had just hit 500 subscribers . And now, as I’m writing this? We’re already over 600! In just under 60 days on Substack, we’ve reached listeners in 18 countries , and every new episode is pulling in triple-digit downloads . That’s not just numbers—that’s community . And let’s be clear—this didn’t jus...

This week’s episode of The Mediocre Black Woman Podcast is raw, real, and straight from the depths of my spirit. I came home from an event—one of those inspiring networking spaces where people throw around big ideas—and instead of feeling energized, I felt drained. Not because the ideas weren’t good, but because I’ve been here before. We’ve been here before. That moment when you realize, yet again...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit draggedndivine.substack.com Hey sis, let me tell you about that time. This episode dives headfirst into my personal journey with weaponized incompetence and microaggressions in the workplace—because girl, I know you've been there too. Picture this: I was out here doing the work of five people, managing up, down, and sideways, all while...

Welcome to our Inauguration Day—a moment to reclaim what’s ours. For too long, Black women have been conditioned to see each other as competition instead of community. But today, we’re flipping the script. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call to action. These cycles of division, rooted in systemic oppression, colorism, and the “strong Black woman” narrative, were built to keep us disconnecte...

Hey y’all! Welcome to the very first full length episode of The Mediocre Black Woman Podcast ! I’m Thea, your host, and I’m so glad you’re here. This podcast is my act of rebellion against the lie that we, as Black women, have to do the most just to be deemed worthy. This is our space to laugh, rest, and unapologetically be . Here’s What You Can Expect: In this episode, I’m sharing my vision for t...

About the Episode: Sis, this trailer introduces The Mediocre Black Woman Podcast , a space where Black women can finally drop the cape, laugh through the chaos, and unapologetically embrace their full, authentic selves! Hosted by Thea, this podcast is a rebellion against perfectionism and a celebration of rest, joy, and magic—messy days included. In a world that often pressures us to be flawless,...