Radical Alignment

The SZN finale so big that needed TWO episodes! What's good RAP Gang?? It's been a long and wonderful season, but it is time to bring this bad girl to a close! In this exclusive 2-part series, we are pushing back on the decade's old question, "Does my city really support?" What does support truly look like? Who are you looking to get it from, and most importantly, are you giving it back? We challe...

Ayooooo!! What's happening RAP Gang? It's Valentine's Day, so we're revisiting such a crucial part of the self love process. We're discussing our new found discoveries about healing and also "healing fatigue". Like, can we get a break from healing? How much do we have to heal? Does it ever end? Are we ever going to be okay? What does "okay" even look like for me now? How does one find peace and ma...

What's gravy RAP luh Babies??? The RAP Pack is back and the convo is snacks! Snack machines that is (😂). How do you feel about setting the children in your lives up for financial success early? Is it too much? Does your childhood really get taken away by learning the ins and outs of money management at a young age? We are discussing financial resources and small hacks to get kids and teens involv...

What's good RAP Gang? We are finally stepping into the second half of the season and we are taking a BREATHER! In 2021 the Marathon was a LONG one. The RAP Pack is here to download the past year and review our notes so we can open up 2022 fresh and ready to go! We are talking about big arrival moments, honesty with your workloads, putting things on pause without the guilt, and the beautiful art of...

Y'all miss us??? We sure missed you guys! Welcome to the first RAP episode of 2022! We thought it would be so cool to save Episode 4 for the new year to aid in the unsolicited reflection process that January brings us every year. The topic is DISCIPLINE! The word itself can be kind if intimidating, but we are taking the time to dissect all of the different emotions and thoughts that come up when w...

What's good RAP Gang??? This week's episode we are not holding back.... We are talking about the forbidden subject of *GASP*.... PERIODS!!! *cue the ewwwwsss* But this is exactly why we are having this conversation. Menstruation is always made to be such a taboo topic despite the fact that it is the most natural thing that humans born with vaginas can experience. It exists. It happens. EVERY month...

What's up RAP Gang?! Feeling stuck? Or maybe unmotivated? Well these are some pretty common symptoms of "burnout" and its quite common around this time of year! Luckily today we can prescribe you a dose of Radical Alignment as we discuss symptoms of burnout and explore ways of managing it. When your cup is empty, do you listen to the universe when it's time to fill it or ask for help? When life de...

The wait is over! Did you miss us??? Cause we missed y'all! Welcome to SZN 3 of Radical Alignment! How ya mama n'em? We are starting the season at full speed as we celebrate the final season of Insecure! We are discussing friend dynamics and the changes that they go through as we grow into different phases of adulthood. The adult trauma is real, and it's important that we learn to shift and show u...

Well well well RAP Gang! We have reached the end of yet another Season of Radical Alignment!!! To stay very on-brand as we like to do, we are discussing all aspects of ENDINGS. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Do endings really have to be so bad? A beginning always follows an ending and we are talking about all of the ways that we can embrace them. Forgiveness, gratitude, acceptance, rest, recuper...

WE HAVE ARRIVED!!! We are wRAPping up our final episode in the Relationship Series and we have THREE amazing and VERY moisturized guests on the show to offer a few male perspectives on the topics that we have discussed in the last two episodes of the series! The answer is, YES. IT GETS DEEP! Partnerships involve at least two parties, so to balance out the energy, we've absolutely GOT to examine a...

Whew, we are coming in HOT for our second episode of our Relationship series! 🥵We are talking any and everything concerning Attachment Styles (Cori's blog article for reference: https://dariasmodlife.wordpress.com/2019/07/31/dating-attachment-styles/). Knowing your attachment style, as well as your partner's attachment style is SUPER important when trying to blossom a healthy relationship. We'd a...

What's good, RAP gang?? We took a couple of weeks off to focus on mental health and wellbeing, but we are back with a BANG at the start of our long awaited RELATIONSHIP SERIESSSSS! We know your twitter fingers can't wait to see what we have cooked up for you on this episode. We start off with the giant topic of vulnerability. How do we create safe spaces in our romantic relationships for vulnerabl...

What's good RAP Gang?? Sorry for the wait, but we definitely made it worth your while! We are talking black athletes and what it's like to be one. With the world consumed by the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, it is vital that we discuss the very obvious differences between the black and non-black experiences in competitive sports. Needless to say, we will be discussing Sha'Carri Richardson and the very real...

What's good RAP Gang?! How is that body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody doing? The Pack is back and we are talking Body Image!!! How well are we taking care of our avatars? In what ways can we make sure that our outsides match our insides? What does healthy look like on YOUR body? We only get one, so we are giving our bodies all our love and attention today. We are diving deep into social practices and ho...

What's good gang?! The RAP Pack is back for episode 2 and we are celebrating our girl, Cori on her grand opening of BLK + BRWN, a smart bookstore in Midtown Kansas City! We are discussing innovation and and the Radical Alignment around this historic event. We are questioning personal modesty and talking through how to balance fear and faith. We also touch on how crucial it is to be honest and pers...

Whaaaaat's up RAPPERS?!?! The RAP Pack is back for Season 2 and we are hitting the ground running talking about our business and how we handle that! The gang takes a deep look at diversity and inclusion in the workplace to see if it truly even exists. Tune in as we analyze "professionalism" in the corporate world vs. professionalism with our own businesses and how to take back your power with busi...

We cannot believe that we are RAPping up our first season of the pod! We appreciate each and every listener who looked us up and decided to press play! We are discussing Spring cleaning and RELEASING! Big BIG Full Moon energy is in the air and we are discussing our rituals for letting go and letting it flow. What is no longer serving you? What parts of yourself are worth keeping and what parts nee...

What's good Radically Aligned brethren and sistren! This is the last episode of our Self Care Series! Balance is on the radar as we approach the full moon in Libra! How do you balance your job and your creative ventures?? How do you balance what you are giving to yourself and what you are giving to others?? We are at the home stretch of our first season and of course we ALSO can't let it come to a...

What's gooooooood RAPPERS??? Whew! Can you believe it's been a year since the entire world shut down? The RAP pack can't either! We are sharing our global pandemic stories and hi-lighting the highs and lows of a time none of us though we would ever see. Tap in with us as we talk about how our self care rituals went into OVERDRIVE while trying to survive 2020 and beyond! Catch our opinions on viral...

Whew! You made it to Friday (again), and have RAPped up yet another week! On this episode, we are tackling the not-so-great aspects of Self Care. Shadow work, boundaries, fasting, sitting with your emotions and the spiritual roller coaster that comes with healing. Self Care doesn't always feel good, but it is always for your good. Tap in with the RAP Pack as we discuss our own healing journeys and...

Whats up RAP packers?! Welcome to our very first Self Care Series!!! How do you define "self care"? How do you practice it? How do you prioritize it in your daily life? What do you hate about it? Listen to the RAP Pack share their favorite self-care rituals, and opinions on spirituality and how it is shaping the new social norms. Tap in, bring a libation, and get a few laughs on Episode 4 of Radic...

We are RAPping up our last segment of the Black History Month Series as we discuss our favorite rappers in depth, along with our favorite visual artists and paint slingers! It goes without saying that art appreciation is a common interest amongst the RAP pack. We reeeeaaaal cultured 'round here! Listen to us squabble over our favorite black sitcoms and hopefully, you'll be joining in as we sing th...

What's up RAPpers?! In this episode of Radical Alignment, The RAP Pack will be discussing our favorite black artists, starting with film! Allum... from black classics, to trauma films that we may never watch again. We scratch the surface on some of our favorite black authors, and even give you a glimpse into our top 5 favorite rappers! Tap in and share some of your faves on our socials! This is Pa...

The RAP pack is opening up Season 1 celebrating Black History Month and repping our HBCUs! What are your black hair faves and pet peeves? What was your first salon experience? Was it a success or a nightmare? We are getting fried, dyed and laid to the side as we discuss our personal knowledge with black hair and laughing through our beauty pains and pleasures. Tap in, grab your bubbly or bleezy an...