She's So Lucky

We all experience identity shifts throughout our lives, and the transition into motherhood can bring a very significant shift in one’s identity and how one views the world. To discuss these shifts, I’m sitting down with Dr. Veronica Eyo, a licensed therapist who specializes in supporting moms of color, and Rosalyn Davis, a community builder, breathwork practitioner, and new mom. This episode is fu...

Myriam Webb is a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, and trained doula whose mission is to support birth justice for marginalized communities. In this conversation, we discuss the ways we can design more positive, peaceful birth experiences and ways we can all better support those in our villages through the birth and postpartum transitions. We also talk about... Nutrition for before, during,...

Is epigenetics the key to ending generational trauma? In this episode, guest Dr. Cleopatra shares why we have more power than we realize to change how our genes work, and which genes we can pass on to future generations. Though we can’t change our DNA, we can change how our genes are expressed through epigenetics, the understanding of how our behaviors and environment impact our genes. This episod...

In today’s episode, we’re kicking off our new life and creativity series by discussing fertility, motherhood, and birthing new ideas. Understanding reproductive health and fertility can be a complicated topic, and in this conversation, we’re talking about family planning options for those who are considering having biological children. Our guest is Dr. Tiffanny Jones, OBGYN and reproductive endocr...

In this ask-me-anything style episode, you’re driving today’s topics. It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in with a life update and have answered your questions on air. We’re switching things up and I’m excited to hear your questions coming directly from your voices, and you asked some fantastic questions. In this episode, I talk about… The personal and business changes I’m navigating. Advice fo...

We’re closing out our series on manifestation and celebrating the start of spring with a light-hearted conversation about all things astrology. Have you ever wondered how understanding your personal astrology can help you receive your manifestations? Tune in and find out. Our guest today is Shinobi Robeson of Black Girl Horoscope. Black Girl Horoscope is a supportive community celebrating cosmic w...

Have you ever felt impatient while waiting for your manifestations to come through? Same, friend. And I’m talking all about it in today’s episode. Though I didn’t consciously know what manifestation until my 20’s, I realized I’d been manifesting my entire life. In fact, we all have. We all have the power to manifest, and we are all constantly manifesting whether we’re aware of it or not. And when...

This week on the podcast we get to have an incredible conversation on inner magic and self-acceptance with yogi, entrepreneur, author, and activist Jessamyn Stanley. Jessamyn is an internationally acclaimed voice in wellness, who is highly sought-after for her insights on 21st-century yoga and intersectional identity. To say I’m a fan of her work is an understatement. When I first started the Bala...

This week we get to explore something that we haven’t really talked about in great length on previous episodes of the podcast. When it comes to Magic and Manifestation practitioners have different ways to connect and communicate with their spirit guides. One of those ways is by using the Akashic Records. You may be asking yourself, “Um... What are the Akashic Records?” This question is totally und...

We are continuing our magic and manifestation series with the brilliant and multi-passionate creative SaTar’Ra. SaTar'Ra is a creative, conjure woman, and ritual practitioner focused on the intersection of music, movement, and spirituality. She also happens to be a fellow graduate of the 200hr Yoga Teacher Training I took at the end of 2021. We really connected at the training, so when I was plann...

Did you know we have the power to manifest the life of our dreams? In our newest series, we are connecting with guests who have created literal magic in their lives and want to teach you how to do the same. I don’t often have repeated guests on the podcast, but I can’t think of anyone better suited to walk us through a Manifestation Masterclass than the founder of Wholehearted Coaching, Shirin Esk...

Did you know that yoga is so much more than stretching and moving through poses? Spoiler : that’s just one limb of yoga - and there are eight. We’ve talked a lot about finding stillness, peace, making connection to the breath, and flowing into your creativity. And that all sounds so simple, but finding ways to reframe our relationship to our inner and outer world is such a game-changer. For me, yo...

It’s interesting how inspiring this conversation is, when one of the points we explore is how fleeting inspiration can actually be. Living a life full of creativity is something so many of us desire for ourselves, but when we depend on timelines and expectations in life, the rush to be something becomes a roadblock if you let it define what you’re able to accomplish. To live the life we want, we h...

Continuing to look at how we can build systems and rituals rather than routines and lofty expectations, we’re looking at the part clutter plays in whether we move forward in becoming the person we are becoming. I speak a lot from the I today, sharing several examples of how decluttering my space and creating reset rituals have made an expansive impact on my well-being and ability to show up to mys...

Over the past year or so, I’ve become impassioned with menstrual health and learning all the ways menstruating impacts my well-being. The lack of education or awareness that goes into learning about the menstrual cycle can make us feel like it’s a burden instead of seeing that it’s one of the most powerful, rewarding gifts a person can have. Raven Rose, a Menstrual Health Herbalist of Moon Medicin...

As you know, here at BBG we believe wellness is so much more than having a fitness routine ( or ritual ). It’s just one part of the picture. So when we can start to measure our progress by how good we feel instead of a number on the scale, we’re taking our power back with movement. Before we dive full-on with a new fitness program, let’s get clear on what fitness is actually for, the benefits we’r...

We’re kicking off a series on wellness basics with a twist for the modern-day, including care for individuals living through a global pandemic, and connecting back to the origins of why I created Balanced Black Girl. As we embark on a new year, instead of overloading ourselves with endless goals, to-do lists, and routines, let’s look at what it really takes to get what we want from this reset. The...

Our last rewind episode for helping us wind down from the year explores how to be present with ourselves, as we are, right now at this moment. Last year, I sat with Kathleen Booker, the Jedi of Calm, and we talk about how to use our breath to invite calm, peace, and a grounded state of mind - no matter what it is we are facing. Whatever it is in front of us, whether it's joy, pain, or somewhere in...

If you're like me, then you're still reflecting on that amazing episode we had with Taylor Elyse Morrison on being discerning of how we use our screen time. Ep 114. Thinking about the way we lean into self-care while also doing the things - like working, living, and decompressing from the day. And it really ties into this motivating conversation with Zuri Adele (actress + storyteller) I had a whil...

As we begin to lean in and think about the person we want to be for this next year, recentering and connecting back to who we authentically are is a pretty great start. This conversation with Jas is one I come back to time and again, and I find it to be really inspiring when it comes to trusting myself. Jas The Moon Mother is a writer, speaker, and truth-teller empowering us to unearth our individ...

This is a bit of a personal episode for me, y'all. Oftentimes, when we look at the dreams we hold, what we're actually talking about is our business and career goals. On our journey to becoming the person we dream of and living the life that inspires us, we can get trapped in focusing on just our "work life" and what accomplishing those achievements will bring us. Instead of just living the life t...

We're starting to enter that time of year where we walk the fine line between maintaining our boundaries and finding ways to show love for those we care most for. It can be hard to find the path that works best for you while in the hustle and bustle of holiday traditions and festivities. Although we don't necessarily talk about navigating this time of year, something we do get to discuss is taking...

In a world and time where we are constantly moving from one historical moment to the next, it can feel overwhelming to know where you can jump in and be a part of the movement for equality and justice for all. Looking through the perspective of how we can empower ourselves as a community rather than the individual reminds us that this isn't something we can do alone - but that we do together. I ha...

How has your screen time been impacted by the pandemic? This is just one of the many questions I ask Taylor around our relationship with our screens and creating an unplugged self-care practice. Taylor Morrison is an international speaker, facilitator, and the founder of Inner Workout. She's on a mission to help others beat burnout by building sustainable self-care practices. Taylor is also the ho...

Connecting with Multi-Hyphenate Actress and Author Asha Bromfield was nothing short of inspiring. You might have recognized her from the hit CW show, Riverdale , or Netflix's adaptation of Locke & Key. But what we really dive into is her new coming-of-age book, Hurricane Summer, and how she ventured into creating representation for softer Black women. We also go deep into the desire and pursui...