Pretty Prissy Chronicles

How many red flags have you called “potential?” How many warning signs have you explained away because you wanted the relationship to work? In this honest and thought-provoking episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, we’re talking about the dangerous habit of negotiating with red flags in relationships, friendships, family, church, and even our careers. Sometimes God isn’t hiding the truth…we’re just...

What if the closure you’ve been waiting for…is never coming? In this heartfelt episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, we’re unpacking one of the biggest myths about healing: the belief that we need one more conversation, one more apology, or one more explanation before we can finally move on. We’ll talk about why some people never apologize, why silence is sometimes an answer, and how waiting for ac...

“Jesus called people out, flipped tables, and set boundaries. Somewhere along the way, we started confusing holiness with people-pleasing.” Have we confused being nice with being Christ-like? In this thought-provoking episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, we’re unpacking the dangerous belief that Christians—especially women—are supposed to tolerate disrespect, suppress their feelings, and sacrifice...

Not every workplace betrayal comes from a coworker. Sometimes it comes from the very people who are supposed to support you. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth dives into the painful reality of toxic leadership, workplace politics, and what happens when administrators choose self-preservation over protecting their staff. From fake support and empty promises to gaslighting, scap...

What do you do when life looks NOTHING like what you prayed for? In this deeply personal and faith-filled episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, we’re talking about the heartbreak, confusion, growth, and unexpected beauty that comes when God shifts your plans. From delayed dreams and closed doors to painful endings and uncertain seasons, this episode is for anyone struggling to trust God while navig...

In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth continues the conversation by exploring the deeper question behind response, urgency, and attention. When situations arise, not every story is handled the same—and those differences can shape outcomes in ways we don’t always talk about. From delayed reactions to disparities in visibility and support, this episode examines what it means when pr...

They said something was wrong…but no one listened. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth shifts the conversation from isolated cases to a deeper pattern—one that continues to impact Black women across the United States. From delayed responses to limited media coverage, this episode explores what happens when urgency doesn’t come in time…and why. This is not about fear—it’s about a...

She stayed. She forgave. She endured. And in the end…he still left. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth unpacks the hard truth behind loyalty, forgiveness, and the pressure—especially in faith and marriage—to stay no matter what. From repeated betrayal to the belief that endurance guarantees love, this conversation challenges everything we’ve been taught about commitment and sel...

When schools close, it’s never just about buildings—it’s about people. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth breaks down the real impact behind school closures—who makes the decisions, who benefits, and who’s left to adjust. From politics to patterns, this conversation goes beyond the headlines and into the reality communities are facing every day because this isn’t random…and it’...

At what point did “submission” stop meaning partnership…and start feeling like silence? In this bold and thought-provoking episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth Anumele takes a deeper look at the intersection of faith, culture, and power—specifically how messaging around women, voice, and leadership is showing up in today’s church. Not everything we’ve been taught…started as truth. Some t...

Episode 50…and we’re doing something different. For this milestone episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth steps into a new storytelling lane—one that is haunting, thought-provoking, and still unsolved decades later. In June 1992, three women—a mother, her daughter, and her daughter’s best friend—went to sleep in a home that was supposed to be safe. By morning…they were gone. No signs of st...

You’ve been strong for everyone…but who’s been strong for you? In this episode, Elisabeth talks about burnout, boundaries, and what happens when you finally decide—you’re done carrying everyone. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-prissy-chronicles--5754878/support .

You became the villain the moment you stopped being convenient. In this episode, Elisabeth unpacks what happens when you set boundaries, outgrow people, and stop explaining yourself—plus why some people need you to be the problem. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-prissy-chronicles--5754878/support .

What happens when your life stops matching everyone else’s expectations? In this deeply reflective and empowering episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth explores what it truly means to trust your own rhythm — even when it leads you away from familiar paths, long friendships, and society’s timelines. From the powerful symbolism of the drum major to the reality of evolving relationships, thi...

For years, Black women have been called the backbone of democracy. We show up. We organize. We vote. We mobilize communities and election after election, the numbers prove it. Here’s the question nobody wants to ask out loud: Why are Black women always expected to save the system while the system rarely shows up for us? In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth Anumele is speaking dir...

Is Texas really turning blue—or are Democrats just fighting different battles inside the party? In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, we break down the Texas Democratic primary from the voter’s perspective, with a special focus on Houston-area and statewide races that are shaping the future of the party. From confusing ballots and low-turnout realities to generational shifts in leadership,...

Local elections shape your streets, schools, and neighborhoods — whether you notice it or not. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth Anumele breaks down who holds power in Houston, why voter turnout is so low, and how small, local decisions impact daily life. From city councils to school boards, judges to DAs, and flood control to public safety, Elisabeth shows why your vote matte...

Black History Month is not decorative, it is not seasonal and it is not comfortable. In this unapologetic and deeply reflective episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth Anumele speaks plainly about what she is no longer accepting — in classrooms, in politics, in media narratives, in local communities, and in the way Black history is presented and protected. From performative allyship to tone...

On this cold Houston Monday, Pretty Prissy Chronicles dives into one of the most consequential local elections in recent history — the special runoff for Texas’ Congressional District 18. After months without representation, voters are finally being asked to choose who will step into a seat shaped by giants and marked by loss, legacy, and resilience. In this episode, host Elisabeth Anumele breaks...

In this special MLK Edition of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth goes beyond soundbites and quotes to reflect on the real weight of the dream — the emotional labor, the exhaustion, the boundaries, and the humanity behind justice work. Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this episode explores what it means to carry hope in a world where the work is unfinished. Elisabeth speaks cand...

In this deeply personal and reflective episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth opens up about stepping into a new season of life while carrying both joy and grief in the same heart. She shares her journey of gratitude after surviving childhood respiratory arrest at age five — and how that experience shaped the way she celebrates life, honors milestones, and embraces every year as a gift. Un...

Middle school will humble you…specifically 7th grade. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth pulls back the curtain on the wild, wonderful, and downright chaotic world of teaching seventh graders. From bathroom requests five minutes into class, to dramatic friendship fallout, to the emotional whiplash of students who are somehow still babies but swear they’re grown — this episode i...

At some point, you have to stop asking why people keep crossing your boundaries and start asking why you keep letting them. In this powerful episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth gets real about the uncomfortable truth behind repeated disrespect, emotional burnout, and broken cycles: what you tolerate becomes the standard. This isn’t about blame — it’s about ownership. We’re unpacking: •W...

When you start choosing yourself, protecting your peace, and enforcing boundaries, somebody somewhere is going to paint YOU as the problem. But guess what? You don’t have to clear up misunderstandings you never created. In this episode, Elisabeth breaks down the freedom that comes with releasing the need to be liked, approved, or validated. Sometimes you’ll be the villain in someone else’s storyli...

When did “helpful” turn into “held hostage”? In this episode of The Boundary Blueprint, Elisabeth breaks down the power—and the freedom—of refusing to carry burdens that don’t belong to you. From constant “can you talk real quick?” crises to family members who treat you like the household EMT, we’re unpacking how emotional emergencies become manipulation, and how to step back without feeling guilt...