Pages From My Notebook: A True-To-Life Podcast

Heyyyy....how y'all doin?! Your girl graduated and is BACK with stories to tell. Listen for the tea on what happened since we last talked, where I am now and what life looks like ahead of the big 2-5. @pagesfrommynotebookpod Tiktok: erica.b99_

2 months left and they're trying it! If Megan Thee Stallion can make it, so can I. Listen as I navigate the past and present trials of academia (and approaching quarter-life crisis) as I look toward the finish line of my master's degree. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KcKAZBRoEMe1UPvjQ9m9N?si=d3bf1e9c103348e6 IG: @pagesfrommynotebookpod @erica.barnes_ Tiktok: @erica.b99_

Call me by the only other black girl's name... smh. If you've ever been one of few in a room of many, and tried heard to make a place for yourself, this episode is for you @pagesfrommynotebookpod linktr.ee/pagesfrommynotebookpod

Perfect color coded schedules, killer grades, loving friends and a man, with fresh nails, hair and lashes: it seems like influencers in grad school have it all...but is that the real deal? @pagesfrommynotebookpod linktr.ee/pagesfrommynotebookpod

Finally on the other side, finally found the urge to smile... Inspiration TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oliviayokohealth/video/7218024227448982830?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7228627419556447790 @pagesfrommynotebookpod https://linktr.ee/pagesfrommynotebookpod

Can I talk my sh*t again!? Dating, going viral on TikTok, being broke and trusting your gut, it's all in here. Welcome back, again, to the pod. In this episode, I fill you in on my 4 month gap in episodes and where I plan to take the pod through the rest of the school year. Instagram: @pagesfrommynotebookpod linktr.ee/pfmnpod

The title says it all…your fave host has completed half of a masters degree! If I’ll get the other half, well, we’ll see. Join me as I recap my experience with imposter syndrome, academia politics and uncertainty of choices in this new installment of the Grad School Diaries. @pagesfrommynotebookpod

Happy holidays, y'all! Celebrate love day with me and play along with this love-themed round of would you rather, truth or dare, most likely to, and more

It's February, and love is in the air -- somewhere, possibly, maybe. Listen as I try to navigate this new field of love in the wake of heartbreak, healing and hell.  pagesfrommynotebookpod.com @pagesfrommynotebookpod

Take a minute, girl, come sit down and tell us what's been happening..... Welcome 2023 and season 3 of PFMN! Who would've thought a quarantine project would go this far. Life as usual has been a mess, but now that we're in a new year.....nope, still bad. What better way to let it out than in good old PFMN overshare-on-the-internet fashion. Come with me as I describe where I've been since October:...

In this life update installment, the lows have gotten lower and rock bottom now has a basement. As escapism provides relief, a marathon rewatch of 2001's Legally Blonde gives me the inspiration to carry on, pink and all.  pagefrommynotebookpod.com @pagesfrommynotebookpod

Chapter 2 brings an update to the less than stellar introduction of my journey in grad school. With more self reflection and humor, listen as I recap the second half of my first three weeks in 17th grade.

Chile….. everything isn’t what it’s cracked up to be, but it could be worse. In my first 72 hours of graduate school I’ve been flying high without anxiety over the optimism of my program, then came crashing down as my apartment and move in sank like the titanic.

Your girl finally crossed the stage and secured her degree! ….now what? Listen as I unpack my book bag from undergrad and gear up for the next semester of life (see what I did there?) For all things PFMN: linktr.ee/pagesfrommynotebookpod @pagesfrommynotebookpod

I’m b(l)ackkkkkk ! After a mental breakdown (or several), your favorite podcast has returned with an update. Lots of changes have happened to and for your girl and I hope you didn’t miss me *too* much. It feels good to be home

So long and farewell to the year 2021! In this month's episode, I track my progress based on a list of notes and goals I wrote on January 1st. In categories of school, money, love, podcast and self, my life this year didn't turn out the way I'd imagined, but I learned more about myself nonetheless. Happy New Year 2022, and please come in here acting like you got some sense.  For all things PF...

Summer Walker and I may disagree about pretty much everything, but the girl knows how to write a breakup album. This week in the pod's November return, I detail grief, healing, and finding closure from my first heartbreak with guidance from an eye-opening Instagram post from @holisticallygrace. Not sure if we ever truly get 'Over It', but I think I'm pretty close.  Post on closure: https://ww...

One time for the birthday chick, two times for the birthday chick, 22 times for this birthday chick! For my 22nd birthday, I'm saying goodbye to and  reflecting on the 21 biggest lessons of year 21. For all things PFMN: linktr.ee/pagesfrommynotebookpod Follow the podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/pagesfrommynotebookpod Follow the podcast on Facebook: facebook.com/pagesfrommynotebookpod.com...

"give yourself permission to keep learning the same lesson over and over again if that's what you need to grow" - @YasmineCheyenne Get in loser, we're going healing - This week is about the ups and downs of healing and revisiting lessons and levels we thought we've conquered. It's hard to realize we have more work to do, especially on the same lesson, but it pays off when we become the people we d...

I'm Erica and I'm awkward....and Black, and a woman. All three things generally associated with having a hard time in life. This week I'm talking all things awkward, social anxiety, sensitivities and introversion through the Black female lens (shoutout Issa Rae, our fearless leader). The way awkward black girls live life should honestly entitle us to financial compensation, but I just have some le...

We're back again for the final installment of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. With twists, turns, deceit and a whole lot of fighting, we end our six episode journey with Sam and Bucky facing their Flag Smasher foes for the last time. Listen for a recap, rant and rave about the first Black Captain America!!! For all things PFMN: pagesfrommynotebookpod.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: instagr...

Getting ready for the 'last firsts' of undergrad has sent me on a journey reflecting, cringing and looking forward to the semesters ahead. In this week's episode, published on my first official day of senior year, I'll be discussing my college expectations and letdowns, future plans meshing with the present, and making the most of every moment. For all things PFMN: pagesfrommynotebookpod.com Follo...

Spiraling, breakdowns and going haywire are not unfamiliar concepts to the average college student or functioning human being. This week's episode is all about how to embrace our messy moments by treating ourselves with grace and compassion. Listen for my tips on building in structure and routine to help you recognize, prepare and learn from your out of control life moments.  For all things PFMN:...

So many good experiences in life are made less so because we constantly overthink and miss ways to connect with others. This week, we're exploring the possibilities that appear when we step away from our inner monologue and allow others to see us as we are. Use these mantras as assistance for living in the moment, developing friendships and expanding your social comfort zone. For all things PFMN:...

This week, I dive into envy vs. jealousy, the need to be seen and the importance of public vulnerability.  For all things PFMN: pagesfrommynotebookpod.com  Follow the podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/pagesfrommynotebookpod  Follow the podcast on Facebook: facebook.com/pagesfrommynotebookpod.com