Girlfriends and Goals

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing turning 30. As young women entering into adulthood the age 30 can feel like a lifetime away and for some we feel a sense of pressure to accomplish a host of things because you think: one I'll be well into adulthood and two a decade should be plenty of time to get said things done. Samaria is joined by our special guest Crystal as they talk about...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing living with my mother in-law. Part of getting married is the excitement of expanding your family through your in-laws. Many spouses hope to have and maintain a good relationship with their new parents but usually that's under the assumption that everyone has their own living space aside from visiting for a period of time. Whether it's because of...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing calling off an engagement. The engagement period is exciting for most women full of pre-wedding celebrations but, for some this time can bring on feelings of doubt and uneasiness for various reasons as the big day approaches. We're joined by our special guest Snohti, who shares with us her engagement story, what led to her calling it off, how th...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing the balance of being a working mom. Some of us on our journey through womanhood will become mothers and many will have the experience of being a working mom. We're joined by our special guest Maria, who shares with us what it was like for her to become a mom while also being committed to career, transitioning back to work after maternity le...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing the older generations got relationships wrong. As millennial women coming into what seems to be the peak season of many of us expected to be married and at least thinking about having children; we're reacting to dating/relationship advice we've heard from the older generation, the intention behind it and the potential outcomes.  How did you...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing sometimes you're the bad friend. Inspired by a recent story time from one of our favorite YouTube channels, OhStephCo were she reflects on how she handled a recent friendship break up. Were exploring: how we manage expectations in a new friendships, how past friendship trauma impacts our new friendships, how we would handle a friend blocking us,...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing remarriage & bonus parenting. Most of us go into marriage with the intention of it lasting forever but the reality for some of us is that the relationship will come to an end and with that the opportunity for a new relationship arises. We're joined by our special guest Nellen, who opens up with us about her remarriage with children experience, what she d...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing women competing against women. Whether you're in a room of women you've just met or lifelong friends, competition is something that we've noticed to be present amongst women. We're reflecting on our own personal levels of competition, when competition can become unhealthy and how competition has shown up in our friendships. How have you handled...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're excited because we have our first listener selected topic by our Instagram community which is what not to do in professional settings. We're exploring: what professionalism is rooted in, how your experiences or lack of can impact your professionalism and when to address unprofessional behavior you witness.  Where did you learn how to conduct yourself...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing married people need to stay home? Marriage is obviously a big life event that can bring on a new host of changes and expectations, but exactly what that means will vary by the couple. Inspired by two reality shows that we love (Married at First Sight and Love is Blind) we're discussing: The changes in behavior that are expected after marriage, h...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing can this love recover? Whether you're just dating, engaged or married we all will likely come to a crossroad of sorts in deciding if our relationship is worth recovering after something has happened. Inspired by our recent conversation on recovering friendships, we're exploring: the deciding factors in recovering romantic relationships, how we k...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing getting confrontational. As we grow into womanhood one of the many things that we encounter is confrontation. While we all might have different ways of handling confrontation, one thing that's for sure is that we have to find the right balance of addressing things that need to be while staying true to ourselves and also not being overly combativ...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing can this friendship recover? We've had a few conversations on previous episodes on friendship break ups but we wanted to discuss the uncertainty of relationships that can come at any point, how forgiveness can impact relationships moving forward and the feelings that come with not knowing if the friendship can recover.  What are some signs...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing the beauty of black friendship. Given the name of this podcast and the topics that we cover, you all know that friendship is very important to us. We believe that friendship among women has many benefits and even with some challenges that might arise, there's just nothing else that can replace it. Today we're exploring: the evolution of black wo...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing is shacking up and option for you? Times have definitely changed and gone are the days were the majority of people follow the route of getting married before living together. We're having a real girlfriend chat exploring: the change in the importance of being married before living with a romantic partner, is living with someone an option for us...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing is wanting to be a provider a red flag? Inspired by a vial clip on the hit series Black Love, where a young couple describes their own personal situation of navigating the changes in lifestyle they experienced after the boyfriend loses his job. We're exploring: how ego can impact expectations of how/who shows up as a provider, if being a provide...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode, we discuss whether or not women can have it all, what society determines "having it all" to entail, the expected age for having it all, etc. We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music b...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing Pet Peeves you know the things, situations or habits that can can cause you a slight annoyance to have you ready to fight! In this episode we're exploring: pet peeves in general, popular pet peeves that we don't understand all the fuss and how well we know each others pet peeves. Have you ever been an offender of your friends pet peeves? Top pet peeves: cutt...

Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing Are You Open to Feedback? No one is perfect so we'll likely at some point find ourselves on the receiving end of feedback and criticism from others. We're exploring: the things that effect our openness to feedback, is it possible to grow without being open to being corrected and situations we've been in that took some time for us to be thankful...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing Overcoming Self-Doubt. Many of us have big goals and dreams that we really want to accomplish but self-doubt can often delay or stop us from achieving them. In this episode we're exploring: how self doubt can stop us from getting to the next level, how we've handled self-doubt in the past vs now and if there's an actual way to overcome it. How does self-doub...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing Gentle Parenting. While there are many parenting styles (that can be applied in a wide range) we've been noticing an increase in content online on gentle parenting specifically. We're joined by our special guest Letitia, a mom of two beautiful girls, on her decision to implement this parenting style, her real experience so far and helpful resources for other...

Hey girlfriends! It's wedding season and we're discussing trends we've seen with weddings and if we love or hate it.  Wedding cakes hanging from the ceiling Multiple outfit changes Sexy garter retrieval  Themed weddings Choreographed dances for bridal parties and more! We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll con...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing Cutting People Off. In a previous episode, Set Those Boundaries Sis!, we discussed the importance of setting boundaries and the benefits that come along with that. However, we wanted to explore the other side of setting boundaries to the extreme and the effects of cutting people off unnecessarily who could be valuable assets to have in our community.  W...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing Dealing with Narcissists. With the advent of social media and us having so much access to information we've noticed that certain words (that most people would likely never use otherwise) gain massive popularity. In this episode we're joined by our special guest Raven to explore the very popular psychology term narcissist, why people are so obsessed with call...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing Are You Self-Sabotaging? Most of us want the best for our relationships and goals however, sometimes our inner thoughts can work against us in attaining this. Those inner thoughts that we all have, also known as Saboteurs, self sabotage and ultimately can get in the way of achieving the life we desire. We're exploring the 10 Saboteurs, the results from the S...