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Send us Fan Mail This episode features Shatara Oliver. Shatara is a confidence coach and author of the book The Magic of Getting Uncomfortable: 8 Strategies To Help You Forgive Yourself and Others While Setting Boundaries To Elevate Your Confidence. She also teaches women to regain their confidence and own their inner greatness after surviving trauma. Find the latest blog here: https://www.earring...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode Lou shares information that she would have shared at last year’s conference had Teresa not brutally cut her from the conference agend. Lucky for you, Lou is not one easily deterred: Want to learn some great tips to help you manage your health in 2022? Listen in.                                                                                                     ...

Send us Fan Mail Whew! Just when we thought that COVID-19 was becoming less of a threat. A new variant is on the rise. The Omicron variant has outpaced Delta as the prevailing variant. Teresa took the COVID-19 booster. Listen in as Lou chats with Teresa about her experience. Find the latest blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/end-of-2021  Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Earrings Off co-hosts Lou and Teresa sound merry indeed as they talk about the many things they are grateful for this year. They also share what the holidays mean to them. Listen in! Find the latest blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/expired-gift  Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones and Tyresa Oluyide  Theme song:                 ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lou and Teresa chat with Nava Simkah. Nava is a Certified Nutritionist and Health Coach. Nava helps women develop better eating habits through faith-based health and nutrition coaching. She also hosts a podcast wonderfully named “Loving My Temple.” Find the latest blog here: https://www.earringsoff.com/post/sweat-yourself-to-health  Marketing and Social Media Strat...

Send us Fan Mail In Sunday’s episode Lou and Teresa talk with Angela Lightfoot, M.Ed, who is a Spiritual and Mental Health Wellness Coach. The discussion focuses on the signs of depression, anxiety and ways to stay mentally healthy.  Angela also talks about the stigma of mental illness and what we can all do individually to be a better advocate for ourselves and others particularly as the holiday...

Send us Fan Mail Lou and Teresa talk with best-selling author Tricia Nelson about her book, “Heal Your Hunger: 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now.” (Tricia’s book can be found on Amazon and is also available in audible form.) Tricia shares a wealth of information on the big role emotions play in driving us to eat too much. A helpful quiz to help you figure out if you are an emotional eater...

Send us Fan Mail Does the change in seasons bring you warm pleasant thoughts? Does Fall bring you energy or does it slow you down a bit? Or are you sad to see Summer exit? Tune in to get Lou's and Teresa's take on what the change means to them. Find the latest blog here:  https://www.earringsoff.com/post/what-is-a-vegetarian-lifestyle?  Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison...

Send us Fan Mail Have you heard that in November we celebrate World Kindness Day? Yes, it's a thing and worthy of acknowledgement especially in this day and time. Listen in as host, Lou and Teresa share their experiences with acts of kindness. They also discuss surprising benefits to recipients of kindness and shockingly the givers of kindness. Find the latest blog here:  https://www.earrings...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Lou talks with WSL Leadership Founder Iggy Perillo. Iggy has a wealth of experience training leaders, leading Mastermind groups and building successful teams. Iggy brings a unique perspective to what traits are commonly seen in successful leaders. She also knows a thing or two about how to handle bullies in the workplace. You can get a free download of: “Dealing with Bozos...

Send us Fan Mail You are in luck! This Sunday Teresa will share her wellness presentation from the recent Earrings Off conference. Her talk touches on health equity, wellness and nutrition. Find the latest blog here:  https://www.earringsoff.com/post/not-pretty-but-boy-is-it-good-for-you  Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones  Theme song:                                         ...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Lou and Teresa are still experiencing an adrenaline rush from their first conference. It was almost too much to take in: the speakers, the Community Table, the people, the fellowship. Line dancing too! What?! You weren’t there? You will want to listen in and hear all about it in today’s episode. Find the latest blog here:  https://www.earringsoff.com/post/vitamin-d-is-a-sup...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s repeat episode is the very first Earrings Off episode from two years ago. Sadly, this subject remains relevant and heart-wrenching. Just this week, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill announced on World Mental Health Day, that they were  canceling classes. A UNC-Chapel Hill administration representative noted that in the wake of two student suicides in the past mo...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Lou’s turn to bring back an earlier Earrings Off episode. Wouldn’t you know she chose the earlier one about natural hair? Too often as African-American women, we are scrutinized when we go natural and scrutinized by our community when we choose not to go natural. We have enough to separate us, don’t add this too. In this repeat episode, Lou and Teresa encourage folks to “Mind...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode Lou and Teresa speak with Ashley Gordon who is a CPA and has a Master's in Accounting. Ashley shared specifics on how she and her husband Vernon developed and executed a plan to become debt free. Since this isn't a fairy tale, you should know it required hard work and sacrifice. But, they did it! Ashley and Vernon are Pastors and Co-founders of Th...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode Lou and Teresa talk with former lawyer Jenny Toh who found her purpose and is now the Founder and a Certified Life Coach at her company, River Life Coaching. Jenny shares tips to better navigate as an introvert in personal and professional relationships. Jenny is skilled at helping clients find clarity to align their values and beliefs to discover their purpose....

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode Lou and Teresa speak with “Y” strategist, Dr. Vanessa Jenkins ( www.drvsolutions.org ). Dr. Jenkins is the CEO/President of Dr. V Solutions and an award winning speaker and coach. She is also an author; her book “57 Reasons You Should Know Your Y” can be found on her website and is available on Amazon. Dr. Jenkins draws you in with her vast knowledge and way of...

Send us Fan Mail With that all that is going on, Lou has started her Bikram Yoga practice again! Listen in as she shares about her experience with Teresa. Find the latest blog here:  https://www.earringsoff.com/post/9-1-1  Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones  Theme song:                                                               D-Techneekz  Logo Design:                   ...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode Lou and Teresa discuss students returning to school and the anxiety most Americans feel as the pandemic wears on. The Earrings Off co-hosts encourage listeners to be vaccinated and to be vigilant in adhering to CDC safety protocols including continuing to wear masks. Find the latest blog here:  https://www.earringsoff.com/post/learning-to-tap-out  Marketing and...

Send us Fan Mail Teresa shares her excitement about a book she is reading titled "How Not to Die" by Dr. Michael Greger with Lou. She manages to get Lou's attention with the promise that her favorite food, ice cream, can be part of a healthy diet. Find the latest blog here:  https://www.earringsoff.com/post/review-of-how-not-to-die-by-dr.-gregor  Marketing and Social Media Strategis...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode Lou and Teresa share a bit about the origins of family reunions for African Americans. The Earrings Off co-hosts talk about the benefits and (since we are talking about family dynamics) the common challenges to staying connected. Listen in! For conference tickets: www.eventbrite.com. Search Earrings Off Find the latest blog here:  https://www.earringsoff.com/pos...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as Lou and Teresa discuss how you should honor yourself with the same grace that you extend to others when you fall short of your self expectations and goals. Find the latest blog here:  https://www.earringsoff.com/post/heartfulness-meditation  Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones  Theme song:                                                           ...

Send us Fan Mail In Sunday’s episode Lou and Teresa share a big secret! Ok, well it’s not a secret but it is very exciting. In honor of their upcoming two-year anniversary, Earrings Off! will hold their first conference on Saturday, Oct 16th!  Want to know more? Listen in. Find the latest blog here:  https://www.earringsoff.com/post/kidney-sones-ouch  Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Mad...

Send us Fan Mail Today the Earrings Off hosts discuss the recent longevity study which showed that Americans are now dying sooner than we have in the past. As usual, the black mortality rate was shocking. Each day, in addition to deciding what time to rise, what to eat for breakfast, what to wear, we are making far more important decisions. Decisions which will increase the number of years we get...

Send us Fan Mail In todays episode hosts Lou and Teresa chat about the highs and lows of parent/child relationships. In the end it comes right down to the pure unconditional mutual love and respect that we pray exists between all parents and their children. Find the latest blog here:  https://www.earringsoff.com/post/aloe-vera-to-the-rescue  Marketing and Social Media Strategist:     Madison Jones...