The Bess Talks

I had a grand awakening on Mother's Day with news I was terminated. I was in full shock. I thought it was going to be my average summer— that changed everything! Bills bills bills. They were still waiting for me on the first of the month. I could already see them. No matter what, they'll be there. It's deeper than just "bills". I was truly worried about my stability. That happens to be tied to the...

I recorded this episode thinking I was stepping into one version of my life… and days later, life humbled me real bad. This episode, I talk about paying for college courses I did not finish, feeling disappointed in myself, dissociating, taking a tolerance break, slipping back into procrastination, and realizing that I do not want to keep helping life sabotage me. I used to love learning. And hones...

In this episode of The Bess Talks, I’m opening up about self-love, identity, and the journey of learning to see beauty in myself even when the world consistently tries to make me question it. Self Love & Sabitiyu is rooted in my experience of growing up between cultures and learning how to embrace every part of who I am—my body, my skin, my background, and my softness. Since February also mark...

Welcome back to The Bess Talks. This episode was supposed to come out a long time ago. I recorded it in December. It didn’t work. I re-recorded it January 16th. I lost the edited file. I had to buy new equipment. It was delayed. We lost water during the freeze. And in the middle of all of it… my grandma passed away. I miss her so much. So if you’re listening to this right now, just know — this epi...

“Episode One is all about presence — showing up for yourself, claiming your space, and letting the moment be the moment. I share the small real-life shifts that helped me reconnect with myself. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, this is your reminder to slow down and be here.”