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On this episode, Elle, Nataizya, and Palesa discuss how they exhibit high-achiever behaviour.  This episode was such a self-drag; but mostly Elle was dragged by her cuticles - and was called in by Nataizya and Palesa about self-care habits or the lack thereof.    Elle posed a question to us and I want to pose it to you. Tell us you're a high-achieving woman without saying you're a h...

Hi folks, welcome to probably one of the most gripping episodes yet!  Elle, Nataizya, and Palesa were joined by Awele Juwe our Content Creator. In this episode we went in on feminism; our definition of it, and how we have grown to understand it. We also dove into the ways in which feminist movements can and have excluded other women.    When did you first pick up a book to educate y...

Hi folks, join Palesa, Nataizya and Elle as they discuss International Women's Day.  We each nominated a woman in our lives who inspires us daily. We covered this year's theme #choosetochallenge which mean that: we can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclu...

Hi Folks, and welcome to the latest episode of Season 2.  This episode Palesa, Nataizya, and Elle chat about HAIR. This will be the first of many episodes about hair because we realized that we have a lot to uncover. We shared some personal traumas that we have experienced, and how that influences our relationship top our hair today. Listen in to find out what Elle's revelation was, and what...

This week Nataizya, Elle, and Palesa chatted about Black History Month and what it means to them and to Canada.  Using their trusted friend Google - they found a wonderful Refinery29 article written by Kathleen Newman-Bremang which highlights Black Canadian Women in History. In this episode they highlight 6 women in particular, of the 22 mentioned in the list. Namely; Kathleen Livingstone, Lu...

Hey Folks! 🎊It's 2021 and we are coming with in with a bang. We are taking all we've learnt from 2020 and applying it to 2021. Our first lesson was finances, some of us lost it, saved it, made more than we ever did. We are all still finding ourselves not sure how to manage our debt or how to actually start saving. In this episode Nataizya, Elle, and Palesa discuss financial literacy with Liza Kan...

In this episode the team talks about 2020, holiday traditions, and what is in store for 2021 for BWCV!

Hi folks welcome to Episode 5!!! 🎊 In this episode of Girl! You know it.. Nataizya and Palesa chat to guest Chitinthi Tembo (@chateauice) about Boundaries. We spoke heavily on boundaries and what they mean when it comes to family and friend relationships. Just because someone is your friend - doesn’t mean that you cannot set them a boundary, or even end the friendship if they cross any boundaries...

In this episode Nataizya and Palesa discuss their family dynamics and relationships they have with their siblings, parents, and extended families. The complacency that we face in our relationships when people don't grow, change, or put their best foot forward. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenconnectvancouver/

Hi Folks! Welcome to Episode 3, where we are joined by Ruthie Unaegbu, Registered Counsellor, actress, coach, educator, doula, etc. We discuss what we have learnt from 2020, and how we can think about 2021. Ruthie has some great nuggets of wisdom on how to prepare yourself mentally, physically, socially, emotionally, and personally in order to lay a firm foundation for goal building and planning.&...

Tune in to hear Nataizya, Elle, and Palesa share how they're connecting in Vancouver. Their diverse experiences have allowed them to understand the relationship to themselves as well as the relationship to others. They have some good advice for anyone looking to connect and set boundaries for relationships (new and old). 

Welcome to Girl! You know it! Through the giggling and the nerves we made an epic episode. Find out a bit more about each of our team members.