Inspire By O’Nika

Bonus Bulletins 4th edition you will find: 🌴Alternate vacation spots 💌US Postal service changes 💲- what it means and tips to change it   Thank you for tuning in! 🙏💖 You can hear this and all episodes on the Podbean app, You Tube, Amazon, Apple and Spotify. Before you go, don't forget to share, like and/or subscribe. 

Heartbeat of La Cucaracha- is a short, funny poem about those pests that run around in the dark. Or is it? You tell me your interpretation. I hope you enjoy it and don't forget to share. If you liked the episode leave a like and subscribe. You can hear this and all episodes on the Podbean app, You Tube, Spotify, Amazon and Apple. Thank you for tuning in!♥️🙏🏽 Head over to my blog at inspirebyonik...

In this episode: Double standards on display Ruined hair by smokers I'm busy, why are you calling me? I hope you enjoyed this episode. Thank you for tuning in 🙏🏽💖 If you got a laugh, share with someone. Leave a like or comment.    You can hear this an all episodes on the Podbean app, You Tube, Amazon, Apple and Spotify. 

Today's episode, Running Away From Happiness is about a condition called Cherophobia. An avoidance or aversion to happiness or joy.  A person who experiences this feels that something negative can come from being happy. Therefore,  they avoid it at all costs. It is possible to overcome this fear.  Resources online: 🔴Talk To Angel platform 🔵Happiness.com ⚪Psychology Today Therapist directory 🟡A...

Gift of Culture is something that we can all experience. Communicating, socializing and growing up with people outside of our culture, is enriching. We get to grow personally and learn new things. It gives us a chance to share about our own culture as well. Questions: Have you noticed a bias that you had for a person or group of people? Later you learned that it was untrue or unfounded. How did yo...

Episode 54, Love and Acceptance iis about the bond between mother and child. It's unconditional. The joy of being a parent is indescribable. It is not always easy but still a blessing. I hope you enjoy this poem and share it for Mother's. Day which is May 10th. Thank you for tuning in💖 Before you go, leave a like and subscribe/download. In the comments,share what you most enjoy about Mother's. Da...

In this episode I will talk about the numbers on the scale. We are in denial when we see a number we don't like. Also, stairs versus elevator. What is the science behind walking up one flight or taking the elevator? I hope you enjoyed today's episode. Thank you for tuning in.🙏🏽♥️ Share the episode, leave a like and subscribe/download. Laughter is the best medicine. We have to be able to laugh at...

Going to see the doctor is not fun but sometimes necessary. It is in our best interest, to be prepared, so that we can get the best plan of treatment. How do we do that? In this episode I will provide suggestions and ideas of what we can do for the best possible outcome. I added a little humor to break up the serious tone. You can hear this and all episodes on the Podbean app, You Tube, Apple, Ama...

In this episode of Bonus Bulletins (third edition) you will hear about which states have no individual taxes. Inflated costs of living may be a reason to consider one of these states. Also, in this episode you will hear highlights about WNBA player, A'ja Wilson, center for Las Vegas Aces. Thank you for tuning in❤️🙏🏽 👉🏽Before you go, please leave feedback on this episode. Comment on what you li...

Poetry Flip #12 includes 2 poems. The first, Sun In My Pocket. The 2nd poem is titled, Tissue, So Close but Out of Reach. I hope you enjoy these two fun and short poems. Head over to my blog for the written version @inspirebyonika.com. You can also hear this episode on the Podbean app, You Tube, Spotify, Apple and Amazon. Thank you for tuning in! 🙏🏽💞 If you enjoyed the episode don't forget to l...

In this episode, take a minute to think about why we do things . Things that we know later on are not going to be good for us. The smart appliances that are so complicated to set up. Taxes and more. You can hear this and all episodes on the Podbean app, Amazon, You Tube, Apple and Spotify. Thank you for tuning in. 💞💎 Try to find one thing each day to make you laugh or smile. 😁

* SPOILER ALERT, SPOILER ALERT, SPOILER ALERT* Today's episode is a review of the Lifetime movie, Be Happy. A story about a married couple who are now empty nesters. Trying to figure out what next. What is their new chapter, do they travel, separate or work on their marital challenges. I give this movie a B rating. It was enjoyable to watch. I was really happy to see how the movie ended. Great fin...

In this episode Be Yourself I will share some examples and tips. Examples of the times when we might get off course. Also, tips to help get back to yourself. Love who you are. We are different for a reason. If we all look the same and do the same things, what a boring world that would be. Thank you for listening to the episode. ❤️You can hear this and all episodes on the Podbean app, You Tube, App...

Unity is a poem I wrote back in 2023. It was written specifically with Black History month in mind. Even though it is painful to remember all the things that plagued the Black community, it is important to never forget. We have come a long way from days of segregation, oppression, racism, slavery and civil inequality. We still have some work to do because forms of these things still exist today. Y...

Can we get back to using full sentences on the phone? Maybe try saying 'thank you' at the end or 'hello' at the start of a call. Hair and weeds are cousins. They show up where and whenever they want. No invitation, just disrespectful. Thank you for listening to this episode. ♥️I hope you smiled or had a laugh today. 😁 Before you go, leave a like, share and subscribe. You can hear this and all epi...

Episode 44, Dysfunction Fatigue is about the things going on in the world. Missing black women, boys and girls. Law enforcement agencies and their tactics. History is repeating itself and not in a good way. What are the requirements for running a country? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Thank you for tuning in. 🙏🏽Share your comments, like and subscribe. You can hear this and all...

In this edition of Bonus Bulletins you will find information about healthy foods to fight the Flu, sensory boards and a qualified divorce relations order (QDRO). Thanks for tuning in! 💗🙏🏽 Listen to this and all episodes on the Podbean app, You Tube, Apple, Amazon and Spotify. Episode image credit: Melissa on Pixabay.

Cracking The Concrete Stone is a poem I wrote in May 2024. It is about how we can be so hardened to the world but still have a softer side underneath. Thank you for tuning in! 🙏🏽If this poem resonates with you, leave a comment. Share, subscribe or just leave a like. 👍 You can hear this and all episodes on the Podbean app, You Tube, Amazon Music, Apple and Spotify. Image credit, Marianna Smiley...

In the episode, why do we wear clothing with slogans, writing and phrases? Closet check,✅ does most of your wardrobe have sayings or wording on it? Also, the all embarrassing dress mishap. The lights are on at the wrong time. Then, we buy expensive labels and skip paying our bill... Labels over bills. Why? Laughter is the best medicine! 🤣😂 Tell us about a time you experienced any of these scena...

Stress can either be harmful or beneficial. The good stress helps us realize some of our strengths. The bad stress, on the other hand, can cause us to have physical and mental manifestations if we do not keep it in check. Thank you for tuning into the episode today! ♥️🤍💙 You can hear this and all episodes on the Podbean app, You Tube, Amazon Music, Apple and Spotify. Image credit: Image by Darwi...

The Phenomenal Growth of Hip Hip is a poem about how rap music and the culture has grown over the years. If you were around at the beginning of rap music, you understand. It's not like the new hip hop, it's layered, cultured, deep rooted and complex. Thank you for tuning in to this episode. I hope you enjoyed it. 🙏🏼❤️You can hear this and all episodes on the Podbean app, You Tube, Apple, Amazon...

Bonus Bulletin dives into community, money, young adults and women's basketball. A few noteworthy events and people to look into. Hope you enjoy this episode. It's a little different from my usual one topic episodes. Leave a comment and share what you think about this new format. Thank you for tuning in! ♥️ Before you go don't forget to share and like the episode. You can hear this and all episode...

In this episode of Get Your Laugh On it's the holiday season. Time for gatherings, gift exchanges, family time and socialization. What funny things happen at your family dinner? Do you have people who show up empty handed then take 2 plates home... Let's get a laugh today. After all, laughter is the best medicine 😁 Thank you for tuning in! 🙏🏼♥️ You can hear this and all episodes on the Podbean...

Episode 36 takes a look into bullying. The whys, how, who and where. If you are the victim of bullying, or know someone who is, there are resources to help. Please see 👇 -gradresources.org, 877-472-3457 -nationalsafeplace.org, text 44357 -stompoutbullying.org -theyouthline.org, text 839863, 877-968-8491 -stopbullying.gov Thank you for tuning in. Let's stop bullying! You can hear this and all epis...

In this episode of Poetry Flip, I will recite a poem about how our dear, beloved pets are treated like humans. Yes, it can be cute and fun to us but not so much for them! Visit my blog at www inspirebyonika.com for the written version. Image credit, Grin on Unsplash. I hope you enjoy! Share a story where you dressed your pet, how did it turn out? This episode and all episodes are on the Podbean ap...