Radical Magical Brilliance: Centering The Well-Being of Black Women

In today's weekly reflection, FKA Motivational Mondays, I am offering a brief reflection on how to face the unknown.  Produced and edited by Gabrilla Ballard

Here's a revised version: **Motivational Mondays: Calming Your Nerves** In today's episode, I'm sharing effective strategies for soothing your nervous system as we navigate the uncertainties surrounding the upcoming election. If you're interested or know someone who would be a great guest on the podcast, please click the link to learn more! Produced by Gabrilla Ballard for Radical Magical Brillian...

It's been a while since I posted an episode, and this one is particularly personal and special to me. In recognition of Lupus Awareness Month, I had a heartfelt conversation on Instagram with Holistic Nutritionist and Lupus Warrior, Genny Mack. We discuss our diagnoses, our connections, and our journeys toward living well with this complex disease. To find out more about Genny and her work, please...

This episode is repost from 2015, which feels eerily aligned with where we are today.  Produced by Gabrilla Ballard Please visit us on social media: @radicalmagicalbrilliance www.radicalmagicalbrilliance.com  

In today's episode, I talk about the importance of identifying areas in your life where you feel depleted and finding what fills you and brings you joy.  Music and editing by Gabrilla Ballard Please follow us on social media:  @radicalmagicalbrilliance www.radicalmagicalbrilliance.com  

In today's episode, I am joined by a special guest, my 11-year-old daughter to talk about self-belief.  Music and editing by Gabrilla Ballard radicalmagicalbrilliance.com IG @radicalmagicalbrilliance  

  Today's episode centers on the fact that sometimes we go looking outside yourself for answers, when what you seek is already in of us.  IG:@radicalmagicalbrilliance Music by Gabrilla Ballard  

Today's session centers on the lessons we can learn from our imperfections.    Music by Gabrilla Ballard  www.radicalmagicalbrilliance.com IG:@radicalmagicalbrilliance

Sometimes when you establish boundaries, everyone won't be on board and they will want to leave.  That's ok. 

In today's episode, I talk about self-care and one of the barriers to it, a lack of healthy internal and external boundaries. 

In today's episode I talk a little bit about where I've been and the necessity of taking a step back.

Today's Episode is a special one. It is Mother's Day and today's guest is a dear person to me. Cassandra Lane is a writer, author, mother, wife and beloved friend. In today's episode, our conversation centers on motherhood, creativity and the powerful themes that emerge in her newest memoir, We are Bridges.  Cassandra Lane is author of We Are Bridges (Feminist Press), winner of the Louise Meriweth...

Sierra Brown is a health and wellness coach particularly obsessed with helping black women (and our loving allies) get out of unmanageable routines and into bodies they love and love them back… for good. Through her Melanin Well community - she has been able to help 100's of women find freedom in their own revised version of health and wellness. Music by Gabrilla Ballard

Ahlia is the founder of Little Black Buddha, (LBB) which offers women help in making career transitions and figuring out their next move in their lives and careers. LBB also creates the space to honestly look at the entire picture of one's life by incorporating a life design ethos into the work and programming, advocating wholeness, wellness and a complete sense of self.  She is a RYT 200 certifie...

Ashley is a "Sexfluencer" whose goal is to help women create more intimate, exciting, fulfilling sex life. She created her personal brand and blog, Sex With Ashley as a tool to help women feel comfortable discussing their sexual desires as well as release all the negative B.S. that holds them back from experiencing the best sex imaginable. Likewise her CBD Sexual Wellness Company,  Bedtanicals  is...

Rebecca Thompson is an award-winning international political consultant and Clarity Coach who helps high achieving Black womxn transform their lives from the inside out. She has inspired audiences around the world with her story.

"Dr. Danielle Drake is one of those torch bearers, healers, her open hands offering us tools to remember that our worth, wonder, wholeness and humanity is implied. Regardless of those who lack the soul or substance to acknowledge it. Dr. Drake's scholarship and commitment reminds us that the visionary power of those who have come before us is within us and is needed now more than ever." Danielle D...

Now that we have been in this new normal, I wanted to check in. I'm excited to be back. 

In celebration and recognition of Earth day, we are sharing a much loved interview with Ree of Fort Negrita, conducted in 2015. For more on her work, please visit www.fortnegrita.com

Interview with Writer and Author of No Thanks: Black, Female, and Living in the Martyr-Free Zone, Keturah Kendrick.  Music: "What's going on? " (Instrumental) by GaBrilla Ballard   

During this stressful time, I wanted to offer some support that you might find helpful. May you be well.  Transcript of recording can be found at www.radicalmagicalbrilliance.com  

dana e. fitchett, director of defDances, is a multi- and inter-disciplinary artist, movement educator, MFA candidate, and radical mixed-race Black woman exploring questions of identity reconciliation and decolonization by way of creative expression and re-imagination of what's possible. She lives in Oakland, CA, and splits most of her time between the Bay Area and the Northeast. Music by Gabrilla...

Raised in the arms of New Orleans, Ayanna's vibe is an eclectic mix of spoken word and Hip Hop. Her work is dedicated to uplifting women and using Hip Hop as a tool to teach young people. She has performed in venues across the country...New York (Nuyurican), Atlanta (Women Who Jam) and Houston (Blackout Arts Collective).  Ayanna continues to do workshops to promote self-love and wellness for women...

In this month's interview series, I had the fortune of having a conversation with B. Anderson. B. Anderson, (they/them), is a sound healer, plant medicine stewart/herbalist, reiki practitioner, mediation teacher, mediator, ritual leader and community organizer. B. calls up the traditions, legacies and medicine of their southern Black American, Jamaican Maroon, Niitsitapi/Blackfoot, and Choctaw anc...

Today's episode concludes my interview my Lisa Marie of The Black Berry Beauty Holistic Academy. For more information on Lisa Marie's work, please visit www.blackberrybeautyacademy.com