Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman

70% of the population experiences imposter syndrome (no girl, you're not alone). If you're feeling like you don't belong, that you're not good enough, or that you've gotten to where you are because of luck, that's often not the case. Toria joins the pod after pivoting in her career path to share her experience with imposter syndrome.  Your accomplishments are enough. I know you may not feel that w...

Let's talk about sex. Women's sexual pleasure is rarely talked about unless they're being sexualized. Ida joins the pod to share her journey as a "late bloomer" who is coming into owning her sexual interests.  You can explore your sexual interests. It's important to know your likes and dislikes and to practice safe sex.  

Hispanic women make 54 cents on the dollar compared to white men. Whhhhaattt?! Viviana joins the pod to share her recent experience asking for a raise, tips she received from HR, and what motivated her to make the ask for the first time in her life.  You may feel like you can't ask for a raise. But in reality, you can! And even if you don't get the raise, going through the process of asking is a g...

The stats say 1 in 4 women report having experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. In this episode, Tanya Angelique sheds light on a topic that often gets swept under the rug - domestic violence. As a survivor, she shares her experience with the cycle of abuse and how she left her abuser.  Many people often wonder "why didn't she just leave?" when referring to...

Prioritizing yourself can be hard when you have kids, a job, a husband, bills, and soooo much more to think about. Amanda shares how she takes mental and physical breaks as a form of self care.  Women often feel as though they shouldn't take a break but there are so many benefits to taking the time to nourish your mind, body, and soul. It's ok to rest.   

The biological clock ticks a bit too loudly for some women who aren't quite ready to have kids. Cindy joins the pod to share her thoughts on having kids at this current point in her life, her experience learning she had pre-cancerous cells on her cervix, and options for kids in the future.  You can wait to have kids if you want. Nowadays, we have options.  

To live a life that makes you happy sometimes you have to go against the grain. Alayna shares how she built a fulfilling relationship despite a lack of total support or queer representation.  We often feel as though we can't go against the grain, but when you do, you're paving the way for others to create a life that makes them happy. Be brave. 

Juggling being a mommy, wife, and career woman is definitely not easy. Quesha joins the pod to talk about her experience simultaneously balancing planning a wedding, postpartum depression, adjusting to a new job, and so much more.  You may not feel like you're kicking ass and the journey is hard but it's rewarding. Keep doing the best you can mama. 

Depression is often viewed as not being real within the African American community. This unrealistic viewpoint leaves many women in silence through even the toughest of times and putting on a strong face for the world. Jasmyn joins this episode of the pod to chat about the archetype of the Strong Black Woman and her experience with depression.    Depression is real but it doesn't have to define yo...

Asian women are often seen as timid, quiet, and submissive. Steph joins me to talk about her understanding of these stereotypes and her experience with using and finding her voice.  Women are often told to smile and to keep their true emotions to themselves. In reality, we should use our voices and express ourselves in ways that are empowering to us and to others. 

Grandma always tells me that my roots are nappy lol. I love her to pieces and I also love my hair just as it is. Angelica joins me to talk about her natural hair journey by telling stories about her experiences. The hair that your body creates is good. It's yours and you can do whatever you want with it that showcases your style and brings you joy.

The 'me too' movement has built community across the globe amongst survivors of sexual assault and their allies. In this episode, we chat about the pros and cons of the movement, how relationships shift as a survivor, and useful resources.  As a survivor you have the power to tell your story when the time is right for you. You have the power to write your own narrative. The experience doesn't have...

Living up to our parents' expectations doesn't always align with what we want for ourselves. Emerson explains the expectations her parents had for her, her appreciation for their support, how she discovered what she loved, and her action plan to "start the conversation" with her parents about what's best for her.    We often feel like we can't unfollow our parents' expectations, but in reality, we...

The workplace asks us to leave our humanity at the door. Caroline shares how her physical appearance and demeanor impact how she is perceived at work. 

DeShawn shares her thoughts on unrealistic standards of beauty, where her past negative self talk stemmed from, and how she's grown to love who she is.  

You don't need a degree to be successful and Andrea is proof of that. As a female creative entrepreneur she's launched multiple businesses and is far from society's perception of the starving artist. We're chatting about starting businesses, how being a woman business owner impacts relationships, and so much more. 

In dating and relationships the "cool girl" is believed to be every guys dream. Cleo breaks down the myth of the cool girl and the outcomes that women face when pretending to be her. 

Emily shares her experiences with anxiety, where it stems from, and how to cope. To everyone listening, we believe in you, we see you, and you matter. Much love.  

We're talking about the job market, relationships, and our bodies. So many women suffer from imposter syndrome and feeling like they're not good enough. In this episode, Chloe shares her thoughts on the topic from the perspective of a coach, wife, and black woman.

Shoutout to our foremothers for paving the way. Caroline talks about the generational similarities and differences from Traditionalists to Gen Z.

They say women who use profane language aren't ladylike. Alexis and I chat about the benefits of using profanity, who we'll never use it around, and how we're perceived as women who use such descriptive language.  

Lia chats about the freedom that emerges when we start to activate the power of choice. We're pinpointing the boxes we were placed in and actively taking another path. In this episode we explore choice through a local and global lens while talking about health, education, family, and everyday life.  

The bold narrative of an immigrant woman. Sewit shares her experiences navigating the workplace, relationships, and perceptions about her identity after moving to the U.S. from Ethiopia. What is success?  

Defying traditional gender roles through style, Beryl and Sunny share their personal experiences as queer women. We're chatting about the "But I'm a Tomboy" blog, Stonewall, Pride, the LGBTQIA+ acronym, and using style as a form of expression.

Dating, love, relationships and everything in between. Hear from Karina as we chat about our thoughts on marriage and shifting towards creating a partnership when the time is right for you.