Rooted with Yams

This is a two-part series where Abigail and I discuss all the joys we have found in our 24th year of life! This one is from the archives, but it was perfect to listen back on as we approach a new decade, and for us, as we approach our quarter century. Podcast about the importance of sleep: https://youtu.be/pwaWilO_Pig Reflection Point: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass%C2%AE-Doubting-Greatness...

Instagram helped me understand the ups and downs of being a perfectionist, and made me feel better about not being one. Anyways LISTEN 'til the end for a teeeeeenyyy weeeny challenge! Rooted Conversation inspired by 'Therapy for Black Girls Podcast' episode linked HERE: http://therapyforblackgirls.libsyn.com/rss (Session #44) Reflection Point: I shared a little update GyneShine: New YouTuber Alert...

The score was Yamyo 5 & Nora 3! I hope you all enjoyed this casual sort of vibe. I love watching sister tags and Q&A's on YouTube, so let me know how y'all felt about this "bonus" episode... How can I imrove, did you love it, hate it ect... Leave some feedback because I am gonna do more stuff like this regardless, but I rather not burn your ears ya feel me. ANYWHO: Nora's IG @noramoney also: s/o i...

Rooted Conversation: It's most definitely that time of the year again: Looking for someone to keep you warm on these chill nights? Looking for someone to spend the holidays with and show off to family and friends? Well I'm not. And it's going to be hard to avoid the "Mr. Lonely" mindset, so I just decided to make a playbook and run with it through this brutal, high contact, extreme sport of "cuffi...

Rooted Conversation: We discuss the danger of submitting to the opinion of others. I am deciding to free myself and encouraging us to do the same; stay in your lane, do what you want, and remain in your purpose! Reflection Point: @jayversace on Instagram said it best. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0PfxETnYl_/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet When it comes to creative energy it is all recycled e...

This week's Rooted Conversation we talk about identifying affirmation and confirmation in our lives and how to respond in order to move forward in our purpose. I asked instagram for input and here is what y'all had to say (that didn't make it to the podcast): 1. If it is from God, He will repeat it over and over in many ways 2.Do you have peace about it/How does your heart feel 3. Receiving a sign...

In this week's Rooted Conversation, we answer your questions on: "How Hard it is to keep lifestyle changes, especially when it comes to diet"! My sister is an incredible athlete and advocate for her health and the health of others! Follow her on IG @noramoney and for your meal inspo @moniemeals Link to Celery Conversation with Jay Shetty : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-purpose-with-jay-...

Well it has been a minute.. but hello again! This week's ROOTED CONVERSATION we are in talking about the battle between our jaws! It's so easy to get caught up in a moment or emotions, but going off at the mouth so easily limits our potential to blossom into the powerful in control women we are called to be. Our REFLECTION POINT comes from Dr. Carolyn Leaf's AMAZING BOOK about controlling our mind...

Rooted Conversation: Today we discuss the Fear Of Missing Out; How we can identify it in our lives, and use this emotion to help us grow into women who are more confident, independent and secure! Reflection Point: HOMECOMING release reminds us that there is always next time! GyneSHINE: Rylee Dahl's "PINK PLIGHT" Podcast: This stunning young woman discusses her pink plight, and educates us about ou...

Happy International Womens' Day Queens! All Month we celebrate women of our past, present and future. In this week's rooted conversation, we are focusing on the women of the present: you, me, that's US! I am giving each and every one of you a shoutout and a clap for praise, here are your flowers, thank you for what you do and your impact! Our Reflection Point comes from Michelle Obama's Memoir, "B...

This episode is for the Aquarius Woman: detached, misunderstood, miss I.N.D.E.P.E.N.D.E.N.T and best believe we know what that means! Rooted Conversation: Elizabeth, our Zodiac Connoisseur, is our special guest & dearest friend and she helps us uncover how we can fully embrace and step into all of our aquariusness! Reflection Point: "Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations" -Dr. Je...

Welcome to 2019! In this week's Rooted Conversation we talk about how to walk as bold women through our 20-somethings, without placing ourselves in a silo. 1.Break Down our Emotions for Understanding 2.Be Active and Involved 3.Take Care of Your Relationships by Speaking Up In our Reflection Point we look at Proverbs 13:4. Our GyneShine highlights understanding mothers, like my own. SUBSCRIBE | RAT...

This is my recap: listening back there were so many more memories made this past year, that I left out... Which further pushes my point when I tell y'all "DON'T NEGLECT TO REFLECT!" If you think 2018 was trash, please dig deeper! The fact that you're alive, and have even an ounce of hope for tomorrow, indicates that it wasn't as bad as you think, sis! GyneShine: Otisha's Fashion Store theth3rdwave...

So we all know the age-old debate; "whether women should shoot their shot". Well in this episode I let y'all know what i will NOT be doing, but instead, how I position myself to be a secure backboard for you dudes. rootedwithyams@gmail.com IG: yams_andpotatoes Subscribe to Melaninwhitecoat's Podcast for your pre-med life-as-you-know-it to COMPLETELY revolutionized! Catch me on their episode titled...

Rooted Conversation: we discuss 10 TIPS to overcome issues with body image and physical insecurities https://centerforchange.com/battling-bodies-understanding-overcoming-negative-body-images/ https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/body-image-and-mental-health/body-image#13 Reflection Point: "Growth is produced through sacrifice. It requires that you release the comfort of your last phase and l...

Don't be startled, we are all adults here. Just like curving your appetite, there are tricks and tips to curve sex; maybe for just this one time, or maybe you're taking the lifestyle approach like keto and you're in this for the long run. Whatever your reason or background, I believe we can all relate to at least one point mentioned in this week's Rooted Conversation! Reflection Point: Are you in...

Your favorite cohost/storyteller is back! This week's *ROOTED CONVERSATION* is all about the "hows" & "whens" of letting a friend go! Join Abigail and I, as we share our experiences and perspectives. In our *REFLECTION POINT* (54:22) Abigail reminds us that we can choose how the story of our day is written. Our *GYNESHINE* (57:00) is dedicated to all of us figuring it out; and also Dr. Christine B...

Abigail and I fell into this rant in the midst of our weekly 3+ hour phone call. We realized the significance and frequency of these occurrences in our lives, so decided it was worth making it to the podcast for all things womanhood. DUH! Trying F'boys, dudes, bums whatever you call 'em; we have all had our fair share of encounters. Join us for our unstructured rant. Follow us on Instagram: Abigai...

This is me pretty much screaming at myself to not wait on "successes", "accomplishment", "titles" or "distinctions" to catalyze you into your purpose. L I V E I N Y O U R P U R P O S E N O W Those other things won't define you or credit you as much as you think. So live as if you'll never get that promotion, job, experience, grade, family, spouse or opportunity. Live in a way that you will know if...

Rooted Conversation: Self Worth check out "Millennial Thoughts Podcast" for their conversation Reflection Point "The moment you feel like giving up, wait, because you're likely on the brink of your breakthrough" GynShine: Future MD Megan the baddest! https://twitter.com/tamumedicine/status/1042961802215272449?s=21

Random Beyonce themed episode... We explore the controls we can put on our female intuition and take a brief look at how our 6th sense really operates. And then you know, we celebrate Beyonće and friends who help friends experience her! Instagrams Mentioned: @andrellelashae (Andrelle) @achirigail (Abigail) @baddestbadejomd (Megan) @kayy.jo (Kelsey) @noramoney (Nora) @yams_andpotatoes / rootedwithy...

During our *ROOTED CONVERSATION*, we discussed kindness as I am coming to understand it, and what it looks like to extend kindness to others. We learned that kindness is an action and it must come from a place of concern or empathy, and that's how we differentiate "kindness" with "niceness". http://www.becomingwhoyouare.net/the-true-meaning-of-kindness/ Our *REFLECTION POINT* features a clip from...

Happy September! I missed y'all in August, but we are back new and improved and under control! 1. "Rooted Conversation" featured the rebranding introduction to the podcast 2. "Reflection Point" "The Power of Being Thankful" x Joyce Meyer 3. "GyneShine" The Millennial Thoughts Podcast on instagram @millennialthoughtspod and on iTunes, Spotify & Google Play @MillennialThoughts email me rootedwithyam...

So y'all know the first time I uploaded this, it was titled "Brand New Degree? This is for you!" However, it was deleted because I messed up (see last episode for details. So if you've already listened you know its my roommates and I going IN on all the tea about life after graduation! me: rootedwithyams@gmail.com Andrelle's insta: @andrellelashae Abigail's insta: @achirigail Kehinde insta: @kehin...

Serving and Writing can both be a major part of your self-discovery and purpose: Listen & find out how! This wraps up our series "Major Keys" to unlocking our womanhood. Email me any suggestions of what you'd like to cover next on the podcast. SHARE. RATE & LET ME KNOW YOU'RE GROWING rootedwithyams@gmail.com