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Welcome (back) to the Not Carrie Bradshaw podcast! I’m trying a new format combining my podcast and YouTube channel, so bear with me! In this videocast (did I just make that up?) I’m discussing how some of your favorite high-end designer clothing is really made, and Nivea’s recent interview with Kandi. Nivea shared some really traumatic life events that happened during her career which lead me to...

Welcome (back) to the Not Carrie Bradshaw podcast! In this episode, Jess is defining the term "Pick Me" and (bravely) asking some questions about pretty privilege. How do we define beauty? What do we owe each other in terms of desirability? Can we interrogate such a subjective topic without biases? We want to hear from you about your relationship with beauty. If you're interested in being intervie...

Welcome (back)to the Not Carrie Bradshaw podcast where our host Jess discusses all things style, wellness, pop culture, and whatever else comes up! This week, Jess hits us with a little fashion history about denim. She also shares some thoughts on languishing, which is being called the "dominant emotion of 2021" and the very real threat of incels in the Black community. Be sure to like, comment, s...

Welcome and welcome back to the Not Carrie Bradshaw podcast! In this episode, Jess has a summer fashion tip for the guys. She also recaps the new Tina Turner documentary and has some questions for those outraged at Lil Nas X and discusses the rise in AAPI hate crimes and how that relates to the Black community, if at all. Be sure to like, comment, share, subscribe, rate, and review and if you like...

Welcome (back)! This is a really special episode where Jess is talking all things love, relationships, dating, wellness, and self-compassion with Love Coach Francesca Hogi AKA Dear Franny. Get ready to be inspired, empowered, encouraged, and entertained! -Find Franny on Instagram and Clubhouse @dearfranny -Take the Dating Archetype Quiz here: https://www.francescahogi.com/dating-archetype-quiz -Su...

Welcome (back)! This episode is a little quickie in preparation for a very special upcoming episode in a few weeks. Jess is challenging you to prep for that episode by writing out a little journal-style list of your personal values. Examples are really easy to google and just see what resonates with you. Looking forward to chatting soon! Be sure to like, comment, share, subscribe, rate, and review...

Welcome (back)! In this episode, Jess is sharing some of the wellness tools and psych info she's acquired/learned during her time in New York and in therapy from her therapist, podcasts, books, and documentaries. Wellness is not a destination, it's an ongoing journey and hopefully, this resonates with some folks who might be having a hard time on theirs. Link to purchase the Four Agreements from m...

Welcome (back)! In this episode, Jess is chatting it up with financial scholar and Twitter wizard Adam Tolliver to debunk the misinformation of LLC Twitter, among other things. Follow Adam on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/primediscussion?s=20 Check out other ways to link with Adam here: https://linktr.ee/adamtolliver Be sure to like, comment, share, review, and subscribe, and if you like what...

Welcome (back) dear listeners (Lady Whistledown voice). Jess is back in 2021 to discuss Bridgerton and Soul, learning about fatphobia, love in the new year, and LLC Twitter's obsession with getting rich quick schemes. As an aside, Daphne's bangs though, right? What was that? Be sure to share, like, comment, rate, and review! Link to my Refinery29 article: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/01/1...

Welcome (back)! This week Jess is discussing why this is a Gucci Mane Stan account, some Black Friday shopping tips, and some things she wishes she knew when she was younger. Have a safe holiday! The link to shop Jess’s looks on Black Friday is here: liketoknow.it/notcarriebradshaw Be sure to subscribe, share, rate, and review, and if you like what you’ve heard, become a patron here: https://www.p...

Welcome, welcome, welcome! In this week's episode, Jess is gleefully and cautiously optimistic about the future of the country but also wondering what we need to do to help our communities to thrive. She's also wondering why non-Black POC can't let Black folks have anything and for that reason, call her Black, not a person of color. This week's fashion tip was brought to you by an article Jess fou...

Where were you when Kim Kardashian happened? This week, Jess is joined by Writer and Vlogger Rivea Ruff to unpack Jess's complicated relationship with the phenomenon that is Kim Kardashian. Follow Rivea on all the things here: https://www.instagram.com/bougiebadazz/?hl=en Be sure to subscribe, comment, review, share, and send a coin to keep us going here: https://www.patreon.com/notcarrieb?fan_lan...

Welcome (back)! This week Jess is giving you a wellness check-in/update, along with a useful fashion tip for the state of the world, and asking what the hell is everyone's obsession with women submitting? Link to The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook (I make a commission if you shop this link on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3nP8JoI Link to my LikeToKnowIt profile to easily shop my looks: liketoknow.it/...

Welcome (back) and thank you for listening! In this episode, Jess is speaking with the insanely talented and endlessly dope fashion designer Fresh of Richfresh. You've seen his expertly tailored tracksuits on Rick Ross, Terrence J, Gabrielle Union, D. Wade, and most recently on the runway for New York Fashion Week. He has a great story and perspective on the business of fashion, so listen and enjo...

This week Jess is discussing the ways she's finding comfort in Black aunties and girlfriends these days, and also wondering what people have against child support and sending a group text. The fashion tip for this episode is to read up on three Black luxury designers you should know in Jess's latest Fashionista article here: https://fashionista.com/2020/09/harlems-fashion-row-september-2020 Be sur...

Welcome (back)! Jess is returning with a mental health check-in and some Not Carrie Bradshaw platform updates following an impromptu and much-needed hiatus. This week's fashion tip is to follow Jess on the liketoknowit app to easily shop her Instagram/Pinterest looks here: liketoknow.it/notcarriebradshaw Check out the episode reviews mentioned over on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

Hey hey hey! A little late but here nonetheless. This week, Jess is discussing some of the factors that go into how we define luxury, why y'all are so mad at Saweetie, and whether or not it's productive for us as Black people to participate in luxury fashion, given that it is an oppressive system. Read my piece from the Coveteur about my experiences working in fashion here: https://coveteur.com/20...

This week Jess is switching gears and offering some fashion trivia instead of a fashion tip since we are still in a pandemic! Also, can we have a family meeting about the sensitivity surrounding "cancel culture," which kind of isn't a thing? Watch Jess's YouTube video in response to J. Cole's song here: https://youtu.be/FjtcIk5WdGg Be sure to like, comment, share, review, and subscribe and please...

Welcome (back)! In this episode, Jess is sharing her thoughts on how to find your role in what she hopes is an actual revolution and not a passing fad. And of course, there's a fashion tip about why it's important to prioritize Black fashion, designers, labels, and creatives. Check out Retail Noir for how to buy Black fashion here: https://www.instagram.com/retailnoire/?hl=en Check out Deepa Iyer'...

Welcome (back)! This week in celebration of National Mental Health Awareness Month and National Women's Health Month, Jess is teaming up with Blex Technologies to provide info and tools on the benefits of a healthy sex life. So Jess is running back her conversation with Blex Technologies COO, Shalita Smith. Blex Technologies is a house of direct-to-consumer brands in the sexual health + wellness s...

Welcome back! Jess makes her return this week after visiting the Single Serving Podcast last episode day. This week, she's discussing her revelations after rewatching Sex and the City from the very beginning and asking influencers the hard questions about mentorship. Is it Bow Down Bitches or Formation? Like, comment, share, review, subscribe, and send money! Catch Jess on the Single Serving podca...

This week Jess's former cohost Nikki Lauren makes a guest appearance for a catch-up session, some fun Black trivia, and tv recommendations! Like, comment, subscribe, review, and share! Follow Nikki Lauren on Instagram @niksaintlaurent Follow Jess on Instagram @notcarriebradshaw and be sure to sign up for the wellness newsletter here: http://notcarriebradshaw.com/not-carrie-bradshaw-total-wellness/

Hey, there cool cats and kittens. This week Jess is chatting with Dr. Natasha Sandy M. D. holistic doctor of Dermatology specializing in all things skin, hair, nails, and nutrition. She’s giving us the rundown on best practices for skincare during this time of quarantine and beyond. Take care and be well. Like, comment, subscribe and share and follow Jess @notcarriebradshaw on Instagram and check...

Take care of yourself and others and sitchoassdown (if you can). Jess is giving a little wellness check-in during her social isolation as well as some awsome streaming recommendations. Link to Netflix Party: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/netflix-party/oocalimimngaihdkbihfgmpkcpnmlaoa?hl=en Link to Pyer Moss medical supplies drive and donation for minority business owners:https://fashio...

It's thirst week in the Not Carrie Bradshaw universe so this week Jess is talking all things sexual wellness and health with Shalita Smith, the COO of blexBox. blexBox is a sexual wellness subscription box uniquely curated with Black people in mind. Check out blexBox here: https://blextechnologies.com/blexbox Make sure you're signed up for the wellness newsletter here: http://notcarriebradshaw.com...