Sis You’re Doing OK

Meet Autumn @perpetuallysunnywellness This week Autumn and I discuss the importance of embracing and loving your "normal" body. She also shares tips on how to not succumb to the pressure to conform to societal standards of beauty.  As a professional motivator and fitness coach, Autumn is committed to helping women feel their best by supporting them through various workout programs and nu...

Meet Shanna @wellnesswithshanna This week Shanna and I have a discussion about what the word "Wellness" actually means and how to set practical Wellness goals for yourself.  We discuss why its so beneficial to build self-care into our daily routine. In this conversation we also discuss the role that food and prayer/meditation, play in reaching a place of physical Wellness. Instagram + Tw...

Meet Marissa @xo_lifesamuva She almost became a doctor...THEN life redirected her path to midwifery! In this episode she shares why she is so passionate about this career path and why she believes represenation for Women of Colour is so imperative in a field that where represenation is still lacking in Canada. ______________________________________________  Instagram + Twitter: @sisyouredoingok  E...

Meet Heather @personify_magazine This week we dive deep into a discussion about chasing your dreams, seeing them come to frutition and the importance pursuing and maintaining of authenticity in the process. Heather is the creator of the Personify Magazine. This project was placed in her heart about 20 years ago and she never let it go. She shares how important it is to embrace your "quirks&qu...

Meet Giah @chatwithgiah She is a Doula and in this week's conversation we chat about a full range of things. In the first half of this episode we talk about Giah's family history that led her to being the kind and generous person she is today; always ready to help, always ready to meet a need. In the second half of the show we discuss the driving force that brought her to becoming Doula....

Meet my friend Eduarda @hermajestymakeover In this episode, Eduarda and I had a lighthearted chat about all things motherhood, organization and keeping yourself from going crazy when you find yourself in lockdown with your kids! She shares some simple self-care tips on how you can make yourself feel refreshed and rejuvinated even when you are going nowhere...but home! _____________________________...

Meet my friend Deborah @debbspringer In this week's episode we are talking about what it's like to live by Faith but also battle with depression. Depression is one of the leading causes of suicide and in light of World Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day (September 10th) I wanted to share Deborah's story of how she first realized that she needed to seek professional help, what a de...

Hey Sisters! EPISODE 15: Food and Pole Dancing... Those are only TWO of Amanda’s many passions! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This week I would like to introduce you to Amanda @wsimplified, she is a Registered Dietitian who is also an overcomer of an eating disorder. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this episode she shares her journey through disordered eating and how she overcame it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She is also a teacher who is passionate ab...

I'd like to introduce you to Sueann @thepassioneatsta Sueann is a Registered Early Childhood Educator with a focus in Special Needs. She is passionate about children and teaching behaviour management skills.  In this episode she shares practical tips on how to help caregivers and parents identify, manage and redirect children who are experiencing various disruptive behaviours. Along with bein...

Welcome to Season 2! After enjoying a bit of a summer break and working behind the scenes, I am excited to give you a sneak-peek into what you can expect this season! You will meet women who are sharing the things that they are passionate about and the things that inspire them. As you listen to their stories, you will also be sparked to pursue the things that you have been passionate about too!  J...

The Journey of self-discovery can be an uncomfortable one, but the things you learn along the way are rewarding and help to keep you moving forward. In this episode, I discuss the rewards of learning to sit with your feelings, how to grow well (not just fast) and many more insights that have been birthed out of learning to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.  Hope you Enjoy and you are able t...

“It takes a strong person to say sorry and mean it. It takes a stronger person to forgive.”  Why do you think that is?  This episode's discussion is about the difference between Forgiveness and Reconciliation. Why they are important and how living out these two principles can be life changing! Hope you Enjoy and are able to find something that's of worth to you! To connect, ask questions...

In honour of my 10th episode, I share 10 things to consider about race and racism, as it pertains to the lived experienced of black people. I also share some standards that we, and our children should strive towards; as well as some basic principles about race that everyone should understand! This episode was emtionally challenging for me, however, I believe its worth having tough discussions for...

In today's episode, we are looking at two best friends...you may call them twins even! I created a mini checklist to help you figure out if you are a perfectionist. I also share some practical tips, you can put into action right away, so that you can kick these two out of your life! Did you find something of worth to you?  Leave a comment telling us what it was, and why it was helpful! To con...

We've all had to deal with challenging personalities, who may have inadvertantly offended us. In this episode, I discuss some practical ways to lovingly foster healthy relationships with people who have hurt us, or are just a little harder to love! Hope you and enjoy, and if you do LET a SISTA know! To connect, ask questions or if you have comments about the show, please feel  free to contact...

Its super hard to have to give account of our decisions or actions. Its probably the hardest thing for us to do, especially since we don't like being told what to do. On today's episode, I'm unpacking my thoughts about the concept of accountability! Did you find something of worth to you?  Leave a comment telling us what it was, and why it was helpful! Support the show Instagram: @s...

I have invited my sista-friend, Alethea, to chat with me about her journey from being happily single to happily married. She and her husband are Newlyweds, so the memory of being single is a lot more fresh for her, than it is for me! WHICH, is why I invited her to share some of her wise insights! Hope you and enjoy, and if you do LET a SISTA know! To connect, ask questions or if you have comments...

Here I present to you an original Spoken Word piece composed by ME (Desiree Matthews) It is titled "You Were Created to Shine" .  While I'm happy to share this with you, no part of this work may be reproduced, embedded or distributed without my formal consent.  Ok, now that I got that stuff out of the way, please sit back and enjoy this poetic encouragment straight out of My Poetry...

Listen to find out how we could have been rightly charged for breaking and entering into OUR OWN HOUSE! Stay till the end to hear what I learned from the whole experience. If you would like to connect, ask questions or have comments about the show, please feel  free to contact me! Email: sisyouredoingok@gmail.com Instagram: @sisyouredoingok Please remember to rate the show, leave a comment and if...

Hey y'all... Its been a while...life came at me hard and fast but I'm back with another episode! This time around you'll get to know me a little better as I share tidbits about myself. Hope you enjoy. If you would like to connect, ask questions or have comments about the show, please feel  free to contact me! Email: sisyouredoingok@gmail.com Instagram: @sisyouredoingok Please rememb...

I really tried to duck out of this one...and honestly, I think the second episode was MUCH harder to RECORD than the first!! Here’s to doing hard things scared...see you can find a nugget of encouragement for yourself as I close my eyes and jump into this episode! • Find me on Instagram @sis_youredoingok • If you liked this episode, please remember to comment and rate this podcast so that others c...

It’s been a long time coming! I’ve been sitting on this project since the start of 2020! In this episode I’ll briefly chat about the purpose of and plans for this podcast! If you enjoy it please subscribe and I’ll post AT LEAST once a week (but I’m not promising which day yet!) Follow me on instagram @sis_youredoingok  Support the show Instagram: @sisyouredoingok Email: sisyouredoingok@gmail.com