GUMBO NIGHTS with Miss Handie

I recently tried something indulgent for the first time and now I’m hooked on the experience. Press play and listen to learn what I did and why I love it!

I never envisioned I’d become the person I am today. I was locked into patterns of believing, assuming, and perceiving that had been since childhood. Life has a way of removing the boundaries and borders that make up our identity when we allow ourselves to think, do and become something we never imagined we’d think, do or become. Here’s my story of transformation. Who are you becoming as a result...

I recently experienced 11 days full of unexpected, unfamiliar, uncertain and intense moments that caused me to reconsider and reevaluate everything and realize that Adulting is TOUGH yet doable!

Black History is all around us…in front, in between, and behind many of the freedoms and privileges that we enjoy everyday. Sometimes we take our Black History for granted. I recently had lightbulb moments that strongly reminded me of Whence I came. What’s your Black History “aha” story?

I have a dream that’s bigger than anything I’ve ever done, and I’m just days away from the manifestation of it. Because of your trust and support of me for the past four years as the host of this podcast, I am confident that I’m on the right path and that an even bigger, better and greater voice lives within me. Thank you all so much for rocking with Gumbo Nights, and I hope that the success of yo...

Do you struggle to let things go even when you’ve done all that you can do to make it GOOD? If this sounds like YOU, then this episode contains a perspective that may make YOUR life more relaxed, peaceful and enjoyable!

I’ve focused my life on being courageous, but I recently discovered that there is a big difference between Courage and Boldness. Listen to this episode to find out all that I’ve learned about the distinction and why I live in BOLDNESS.

If you’ve been looking for LOVE and having a tough time finding it, you’ve got to listen to this episode. I’ve discovered a REAL reason why you and your friends haven’t found the RIGHT one yet!

I recently learned that permed hair is causing major health risks in black women. I’ve been wearing my hair permed for over 30 years, so it was time for me to put my health before my hair. Press play to find out what my journey has been like since I went natural.

I’m celebrating a two-year anniversary this week and it’s a big deal! You’ll have to press play to find out what the occasion is and it’s not what you think I’m sure!

Everyone is talking about the affair happening between two hosts on Good Morning America, T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach. What do you think about it? Was ABC wrong for taking them off air? I have my own opinions and I hope you’ll press play for some interesting perspectives.

Do you offer advice that is unsolicited? Do you get frustrated when people don’t do things the way that you do it? If that sounds like you, press play on this episode for a special message.

Being a good FOLLOWER is just as important as being a good LEADER, yet many people have no clue when they should FOLLOW and when they should LEAD. In this episode, you’ll hear a real and shocking example of poor leading and following that you don’t want to MISS. Press play!

There are some things I wish I would have known and some things I wished I’d done differently as it relates to love, men, and sex. Press play to hear all about it.

There are times when you won’t agree with the people you’re closest to but when it happens, what do you do? How does it make you feel? Do you maintain your relationship or choose to walk away?

It’s easy to celebrate our own success but do you celebrate the progress and success of others? If you don’t acknowledge and celebrate the amazing things that others are doing, why not?

Do you enjoy being around your family members or do you dread it? If you dread it, why? Do you have family members that don’t have vocal and emotional boundaries? Press play to learn more about these folks and see if you can identify.

Opportunities to get paid are everywhere but what about those unpaid opportunities? Are you only saying yes when there’s money involved?

Don’t underestimate the power of good morning!

Have you ever had a colonic? I have and they are amazing. Press play to find out the benefits of colonics.

Do you take yourself out on solo dates if not, why not? I do it all the time and it is one of my most enjoyable experiences listening and to find out why I love solo dates so much.

We often hear about folks being canceled for racist and rude comments, poor conduct, and everything in between. What about canceling the people who we live with and depend on everyday? Are we measuring those closest to us with the same ruler that we use to measure people we only know through social media, the news, or in a work environment? What exemptions are we applying to canceling folks? Shoul...

What women think is sexy if often different from what men think is sexy. Who’s right? Men or women?

How many times do we think we’re comparing apples to apples, but we’re really comparing houses to hotels? Find out why poor comparisons lead to poor results.

It’s not only important for us to be honest with ourselves about our strengths, weaknesses and limitations, it’s also important for us to give others an opportunity to do so. 🐝