Girlfriends and Goals

Hey girlfriends!  While Valentines day is the holiday for all things love, we wanted to have a candid conversation with a few of our girlfriends on things that people say and do to single people that may have good intention, but almost always miss the mark. We're exploring why people give the dating advice that they do to, is this advice/commentary helpful and if singles even want to hear it.  Gir...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing are women the prize? "I'm the prize" is a very popular statement on the internet these days, said mostly by women but, men are starting to make this declaration as well. We're exploring: the different variations of I'm the prize, why this phrase is so controversial and is this something people should even be saying.  Is saying "I'm the prize" something...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing how ambitious women can have it rough and how it impacts the different areas of your life. In this episode we're exploring: what it looks like to develop relationships that complement your ambition rather than harm it, specific challenges women face for having big goals vs men and the type of partner we want to have by our side during the journey.  How...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing how we're done being humble. As women we've noticed that we aren't as likely to talk about our accomplishments or talents, often saying nothing about them at all or even downplaying them. In this episode we're exploring why women, including ourselves, do this and is it a sign of lack of confidence or something else?  Has there been a time you've hesitated to...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing vulnerability and how every space isn't safe for it. Often we see advice or quotes circling the internet that encourage us to be open and to share more but that advice, we think, is given under certain assumptions. We're exploring reasons that prevent you from being more vulnerable, how important it is to us and spaces where you should be able to.  Why is it...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "Learn How to Apologize, Friend". As women we likely will find ourselves on the giving and receiving end of an apology. We wanted to explore why knowing how to apologize is important, the things you should always keep out of an apology (if you want it to be well received) and how apologizing can affect different relationships in our life, especially the ones...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "Our Reflections for 2021". As we come upon a new year, we want to take time to reflect on 2021, including individual goals as well as for the podcast. While looking back on the year we're also laying out what we're looking forward to in 2022 and what we hope to accomplish.  Are there any things or habits that you've decided not to take into the New Year? Wh...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "Sis, Stop Doing Too Much". As we come upon a new year, many of us are setting goals and laying out what we want to accomplish in the upcoming year. We wanted to explore if we already are doing too much and how their are benefits to doing fewer things. On our journey through womanhood we may naturally take on more commitments, some of which we can't remove f...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "What Would You Do If Your Friend". We want to explore how each of us would handle different scenarios that involves our friends and if we align on the element of friendship etiquette.  What would you do if your friend missed a big life event? Are you expected to be loyal to your friend if they fall out with a mutual friend? How do you handle your friend bei...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "Starting Over From Scratch". On our journey throughout womanhood, many of us may go through situations that cause us to start over or make a moves to go in a direction we didn't expect. Starting over can be exactly want we need but often we can't see that, especially if the reason is out of our control. We're exploring the different area's of life we've had...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "The Independent Woman". On the podcast we talk all things womanhood so it's a must that we explore what it means to be independent, what it looks like in everyday situations and how being too independent or not enough can impact your life.  What does being an "independent woman" mean to you? Does being an "independent woman" change at different stages of li...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "What Do You Bring to the Table". This is a question that has become quite popular on the internet streets, usually being asked by men to women. In the episode we're exploring: Why this question seems to be so popular right now, how we as women feel about the question from our own life experiences and potential ways to navigate being asked such a question. ...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "Are You Petty When You Argue and Conflict Styles". While arguments and conflict are a natural part of life, we all have different ways in our approach and resolution. We're exploring how we tend to handle arguments, our level of petty and the five conflict resolution styles. Are you petty or is it above you now?  What's your go to conflict resolution style?...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "Friendship Red Flags". On this podcast we talk a lot about what makes a good friendship throughout womanhood, however we know that not all friendships have the best dynamics for each person involved. We wanted to share the things we think are detrimental to any friendship, why we think it's an issue and some ways to potentially work through them.  We'd love...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "Getting Married Too Young". Society places so much pressure on women to be married and often it's not just whether or not you're married that makes it a point of discussion, it's when you choose to do it as well. We wanted to explore the experiences of when you get married at a younger age and how that could impact your marriage and those around you. How do...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "Women Changing Their Minds". As we grow into womanhood, it's natural that we will evolve and change in different areas of our life. In that process, we may have to deal with others reactions or opinions to our change of heart. We wanted to explore what can happen when you change your mind on something and possible ways to navigate those experiences. Why is...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "Getting Married Later in Life". Society places so much pressure on women to be married and often it's not just whether or not you're married that makes it a point of discussion, it's when you choose to do it as well. We wanted to explore the experiences of when you get married later in life and how that could impact your marriage and those around you.  How...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "Lessons We've Learned As An Adult". Since this is a podcast about our journey into womanhood, we wanted to take some time to reflect on the lessons we’ve learned as adults. Hopefully you can relate to some of these lessons or find one or two that you need to learn yourself. We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfr...

Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing "Lessons We've Learned As An Adult". Since this is a podcast about our journey into womanhood, we wanted to take some time to reflect on the lessons we’ve learned as adults. Hopefully you can relate to some of these lessons or find one or two that you need to learn yourself. We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfr...

Hey girlfriends! In today's episode we're discussing "Girl Code" and our takes on different "girl code" scenarios. Is following girl code critical to healthy long lasting friendships, does it depend on the type of friendship or just pointless? Under what circumstances and who should follow girl code? What's your top girl code rule? We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on...

Hey girlfriends! We're discussing how men should "Stop Telling Women to Smile". While they may see it as harmless, many of us just want to move about without being asked to do something from strangers.  Why is asking a woman to smile even a thing? If asking a woman to smile is a harmless way to get her attention, does that make it ok? How should we as women navigate these types of interactions saf...

Hey girlfriends! As we become women and start dating, one preference we may consider in long-term partnership, is the potential partners cultural background. On today's episode we're exploring the dynamics of "Cross Cultural Relationships". How open are you to cross cultural relationships? What are some challenges and positive outcomes of cross cultural relationships? How do you handle other peopl...

Hey Girlfriends! We will be taking a mini break and will be back on August 27th. In the meantime, please catch up on any episodes you may have missed. Make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast , subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Intro music by moorehousemusicgroup Podcast Instagram Myosia's Instagram Samaria's Instagram

Hey girlfriends! Transitioning into adulthood is full of new experiences, one of which is the shift in the role your mother has in your life. On today's episode we're exploring the dynamics of "Adult Mother-Daughter Relationships" What do you consider to be part of a good adult mother-daughter relationship? What are some challenges that come with mother-daughter relationships as you transitioned i...

Hey girlfriends! From Steve Harvey's "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man" to current social media relationship "gurus," there are so many men giving women relationship advice. On today's episode we're exploring the question "Should Men Give Women Relationship Advice?"  Is there a time when it's appropriate for men to give women advice?  Do internet relationship gurus have women's best interest at h...