Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman

You never know what tomorrow may bring, and for many people that leads to anxiety. Karina Winn was 38 weeks pregnant, which comes with unknowns big and small, ranging from wondering if her shoes will fit again after pregnancy to who her child will become. With that much uncertainty, how do you move into the unknown confidently? This episode is a reminder that your journey has equipped you for what...

Speaking up for yourself and expressing how you feel can be difficult for some people. It wasn't until Jaquesha Moore's grandmother passed away that she felt like she could really share how she felt with others. If you're working on how to better communicate with the people around you, tune in as we discuss communication in the worksplace, friendships, romantic relationships, family, and more.  Th...

What does the word "wife" mean to you? As Toria Edmonds-Howell was entering marriage she realized that many people had opinions on what being a wife should mean to her. She decided that instead of accepting other people's definitions and expectations for the term, she would define it for herself. Becoming a wife is an experience that can't be solely determined by what your family, friends, society...

Want to feel better than you've been feeling lately? Disconnecting from the distractions around you just might help. In January of 2024, Lauren was grieving the loss of her grandparents while pushing through to finish a big project. After a wild year, by January 2025 she feels better than she has ever felt in her life.  This episode is a reminder that although your journey may be bumpy and full of...

Do you miss parts of who you used to be? In a short period of time Ryan Bridges became a mother, wife, and moved 15 hours away from everyone she new. She said, "I couldn't recognize the person I was becoming because I kept trying to hold onto the person I used to be." Through all of the transitioning, she realized she had to get out of this rut, otherwise, she wouldn't be able to show up for her c...

Feeling drained by the end of the day with too much on your to do list? Let's chat about being mindful of your energy. In this solo episode Lauren talks about how she has been managing her energy while making a new show. She also shares:  one major part of her morning routing - the 4 minute meditation,  thoughts on the concept of balance vs prioritization, finding efficiencies and asking for help,...

Letting go is NOT EASY for many people, especially when what you're letting go of meant so much to you at some moment in time. Lauren LoGrasso joins the pod to chat about:  letting go of one dream so you can dream even bigger,  conversations with your inner child,  knowing when it's time to let go,  trusting the path to your dreams,  the space between knowing and readiness,  the ego and shame,  sl...

Around 90% of your decision-making is unconscious, so how do we manage our thoughts? Dr. Maiysha Clairborne joins the pod to chat about:  awareness of our trauma responses,  how to confront thoughts that aren't empowering you,  bringing the unconscious to conscious,  the phrase "I'm not good enough",  personal blind spots,  how our internal filters impact our communication and responses, discoveri...

The journey of creating anything takes time, whether it's nine months creating a child or years building a business. Taya Marquis joins this episode to discuss:   how baby steps add up over time,  the shock, divine nature, & responsibility that comes with being a new mom,  balancing priorities,  time management,  anxiety & PTSD,  how her son inspired her to start the company Mama Juice, and  being...

What does it mean to be a wife? Carolyn Fox Darville recently got marrried and reflects on what being a wife means to her in this episode. We discuss:  balancing independence and unity in relationships,  long distance relationships,  views on personal identity and maintaining your sense of self after marriage,  relationship styles,  communication in relationships, and  creating as a couple.  Refra...

In this solo episode Lauren shares about her recent experience being stuck in a rut. She shares: how the negative feelings felt in her body,  acknowledging your feelings rather than pushing them down,  building a toolkit of things that bring you peace and joy, a journaling exercise to analyze your current state, and  a goal setting exercise that may help you take steps to feel a little better.   L...

There is nothing wrong with not desiring sex. Some people, like today's guest Kara Brady, are asexual—meaning they have little or no interest in sexual contact with others. We discuss,  how being on the ace spectrum impacted her relationships,  feeling like something was wrong with her for not enjoying sex,  choosing to come out to family and friends,  feeling empowered by labels and micro-labels,...

Your relationship with time shifts based on the chapter of life you're in. As a working mom and mother of two Moriah Garcia Nelson is trying her best to slow down. In this episode we chat about: multitasking vs saying no,  adjusting expectations of what life looks like with kids,  giving yourself grace,  commiting to asking for help,   losing your identity as a mom, and  prioritizing "me time."  R...

Sex is often off limits as a topic of discussion, however, as guest Saadia Khan shares: "sex is such an intrinsic part of our existence as humans." In this Valentine's Day episode we discuss: sex beyond the typical conversations of procreation and the male gaze, discovering and building a relationship with your body,  differences between dating norms in the U.S. and Pakistan,  exploring sexuality...

Sometimes people associate their identity and value with their productivity. But productivity isn't a measure of your identity and as a human you are REQUIRED to rest. Kenya Bailey joins the pod to chat about: the need to do rather than to be ,  her definition of success,  anxiety that occurs when she doesn't complete her to do list,  her initial belief that rest had to be earned,  the 4, 3, 2 bre...

Lauren wraps up the Clarity Series with a solo episode. If you're seeking clarity, it's likely that you're feeling uncertain about something in your life. Let's talk about 5 ways to navigate uncertainty:  Go inward. Try listening to yourself before seeking answers elsewhere.  Follow peace, joy, and open doors.  Don't discount the value in the valleys.  Give yourself permission to not have all the...

It's ok if your path isn't linear and if you don't know what's next. This is the third episode of the Clarity series, which dives into people's experience with decision making. Emanda Thomas joins this episode to share: stepping away from the need to know everything,  finding comfort in uncertainty,  the importance of prayer,  patience,  establishing a foundation before taking the leap,  healing w...

Do you know what you really want? If you don't you're not alone. Whether it's as simple as what to eat for dinner or as big as your next career move, this series of episodes - the Clarity series - dives into people's experience with decision making. Ashley J. Hobbs joins this episode to chat about: growing up in a strict religious tradition that dictated her choices,  ways she conformed and sought...

Let's welcome the New Year with a series on Clarity. We're talking about the limiting belief "I don't know what I want" in the next few episodes to give you a few things to consider as you walk into the new year. Steph George joins this episode of the pod to discuss:  people pleasing,  the role of trust in doing what's best for you,  the most memorable decisions she made that went against what she...

IT'S OK TO NEED AND ASK FOR HELP!!! You are worthy of help and it is available to you. In this episode, Lashaunda Watson joins the pod to chat about: the strength of our grandmothers,  the help she recieved after having a kid at 15 years old,  what independence looked like as the oldest sibling,  living up to labels like "the good girl" and "the smart girl",  how allowing herself to feel was paral...

Sometimes you might get in your own way. But when you realize you don't have to do everything on your own and that you have Holy Spirit to lean on, the path starts to reveal itself. Brenda Gonzales joins the pod to discuss:  her experience taking a leap of faith and quitting her job,  excercising trust and patience with Holy Spirit,  making choices and focusing on them,  living your purpose, and ...

Oreos are everything... just stating a fact. Loving your body can be quite a journey and cultivating positive thoughts towards your body takes work. In this episode, Deanna Mangum joins the pod to share aspects of her journey related to: shifting her relationship with food,  binge eating,  body dismorphia,  gluten intolerance,  how to pass down "generational health",  focusing on how you feel rath...

Trigger Warning. Will you pass down generational healing or generational trauma? Within many families there is a culture of silence in which people don't speak about certain issues. When issues remain unaddressed, they get passed down from generation to generation until someone decides to make an intentional change. Priscilla María joins the pod to discuss: the culture of familial silence,  the im...

Welp, things didn't go as planned. Many women think they'll be married with kids by age 35, but that's not always the case. Avery Miles joins the pod to share what options she is considering related to starting a family. We discuss: the fantasy we have of our future self versus our reality,  the shifts in mindset that took place in her 30s,  the importance of having a flexible vision,  options for...

Time is the most important thing we have. Don't take it for granted when it comes to the people you love. In this epsiode, Quesha and I chat about the loss of our grandparents. We discuss:  feeling physically present but mentally and emotionally absent during hardship, fun stories about our grandparents,  taking care of kids while grieving,  attempting to move forward even through struggle,  not h...