The Black Girl Bravado

A part of moving in power is knowing that you have choices. The freedom to choose allows us to shape our lives how we wish. In this episode we chat about what choice is, why choice is important and offer tips and suggestions on how to make better choices. Journal Prompt: Think about a choice you need to make, what do you need to consider to either move forward with the decision or decide against i...

The relationship you have with yourself is the foundation of all other relationships which is why it is important to maintain your own identity and sense of self no matter what is happening in your life. In this episode we chat about the ways it is possible to lose yourself in a relationship and offer tips and suggestions to overcome or prevent it from happening in the future. Journal Prompt: Crea...

Perfectionism can steal your peace of mind, self-worth and even enjoyment of life. In this episode we chat about the concept of wabi-sabi which focuses on the beauty in imperfection. If you struggle with perfectionism, embracing this idea may help you overcome and find comfort with who you are without longing to be anything or anyone else. Journal Prompt: Recall and list some of the ways you are n...

When you take things personally, you give your power away. In this episode we discuss reasons why you may be taking things personally and offer tips and suggestions to help you improve the quality of your life by changing this behavior through mindful practice. Join our Facebook group, "The Black Girl Bravado Podcast Homegirl Hangout" to engage with other likeminded women. Share your thoug...

In life, we're typically rewarded for doing as much work as possible as quickly and efficiently as possible. Doing this can lead to unhealthy work habits and ultimately burnout. In this episode we discuss the importance of setting a healthy pace for your life in efforts to function at your full capacity. We touch on how to tell if you're not currently moving at a healthy pace, how to preve...

Homegirls! We've been working hard to curate an experience just for you, and we'd love to finally link up in person. Join us for our first live show and 100th episode party on June 1, 2019! All of the juicy details are in this episode. Listen and purchase your tickets here: https://www.theblackgirlbravado.com/events Put together bitches link up! See you soon! Feel free to reach out to us!!...

The truth is, a lot of us will envy our friends/peers at some point in our lives. In this episode we chat about reasons you might feel envious and offer tips and suggestions to help you overcome these feelings and start finding the value in your own life. Journal Prompt: Picture a person you are envious of. Make three columns. In the first column, write down all things you're envious of or wis...

We have a natural proclivity to focus on the negative experiences we have, instead of the positive ones. In this episode we discuss the concept of negativity bias. We chat about what it is, why it exists, and offer some tips to help you overcome and combat the negativity. Journal Prompt: This week, at the end of each day- recall five good things that happened and write down why you're grateful...

In this episode we chat about ways to identify if you've been playing small, list reasons that lead to this behavior and provide tips and suggestions to help you walk in your glory and show up and out. Join our Facebook group, "The Black Girl Bravado Podcast Homegirl Hangout" to engage with other likeminded women. Share your thoughts, ideas, business ventures- in a safe space. F.U.B.U...

We all know that compromise is a necessary component of healthy relationships. However, there's a difference between compromise and settling. In this episode we chat about the difference between the two and highlight ways to identify the contrasting elements between the two. Join our Facebook group, "The Black Girl Bravado Podcast Homegirl Hangout" to engage with other likeminded women...

In this episode we have a discussion about the importance of closure. We chat about how to give someone else closure and how to give yourself closure in the event you don't receive it from your former partner. Join our Facebook group, "The Black Girl Bravado Podcast Homegirl Hangout" to engage with other likeminded women. Share your thoughts, ideas, business ventures- in a safe space....

In this episode we chat about the importance of improving our listening skills to become better active listeners. We discuss the ways we subconsciously block communication with passive listening habits and offer tips and suggestions to help you listen to understand versus listening to respond. Join our Facebook group, "The Black Girl Bravado Podcast Homegirl Hangout" to engage with other l...

In this episode we have an honest conversation about our individual experiences with colorism and the effect it has had on our lives. Join our Facebook group, "The Black Girl Bravado Podcast Homegirl Hangout" to engage with other likeminded women. Share your thoughts, ideas, business ventures- in a safe space. Gem: Sip & Sonder Cafe https://www.sipandsonder.com/ https://www.instagram.c...

This week we sat down with Psychiatrist Jessica Clemons, affectionately known as Dr. Jess to discuss mental health and wellness. “Dr. Jess received her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University and is currently completing her residency training at an NYC based program. While her work is primarily in providing direct clinical care, her mission is to reduce stigma assoc...

In this episode we chat about how trauma from generations before us can be passed down and have an affect on us in the present. We identify ways we might see the actions of trauma unfolding in our families , share ways intergenerational trauma has shown up in our personal lives and offer some suggestions to help begin to break the cycle and overcome. Join our Facebook group, "The Black Girl Br...

In this episode we chat with our girlfriend, Olivyah! Olivyah is a doula, holistic mama, wife, and creator of Her Holistic Path- a community of women who are radically healing, shamelessly living in their truth and empowering women to trust their bodies and live naturally. Olivyah shares with us her journey to holistic freedom, how she fulfills her role as a birth-worker and the benefits of having...

Valentine's Day can be used as a great time to reinforce the love you have for a person or the people in your life, but it can also be a sore reminder of loneliness and failed relationships. In this episode we discuss the concept of Valentine's Day, how to avoid negative feelings and triggers and offer tips and suggestions to help you enjoy this time despite your relationship status. Join...

In this episode we discuss the importance of personal accountability. We explore ways one may avoid accountability, how to be more accountable and the benefits of holding yourself and others accountable. Episode Sponsor: Straight No Chaser: The Beginning by Devin Nishay http://www.devinnishea.com/ Join our Facebook group, "The Black Girl Bravado Podcast Homegirl Hangout" to engage with oth...

In this episode we chat with our homeboy, David Michael. David is a creative, stylist, photographer and activist for HIV awareness. David shares with us his journey of living with HIV, provides clarity around common misconceptions and educates us on ways we can help remove the negative stigma associated with HIV. Connect with David: Instagram.com/davidmichaelofficial Episode Sponsor: Straight No C...

Success comes from knowing what to do and when to do it- nothing good comes from doing the right thing in the wrong season. In this episode we discuss the different seasons we weather through in life and the importance of acknowledging and embracing the season you're in. We also provide tips and suggestions to help you move through your journey with ease. Episode Sponsor: Straight No Chaser: T...

In this episode we chat with our girlfriend, Shelah Marie! Shelah is an energy shifter, lover of colorful women, meditation enthusiast, leader of the good vibe tribe, and creator of the, “Curvy, Curly, Conscious” community. Shelah shares with us her journey of self-care through the acts of radical self-love and self-work, why she decided to start a mediation practice (and release a dope meditation...

Most people believe that if they "have" a thing (more time, money, etc.) then they can finally "do" something important (go on vacation, start a hobby, pursue a passion, etc.) which will allow them to "be" what they truly want in life (happy, peaceful, content, successful). In this episode we discuss the Be, Do, Have model and how a simple shift in your mindset can help you...

Is the year over already? Yes, it's that time again. In this episode we reflect on 2018 - the changes we've experienced both good and bad and our intentions and goals entering the new year. We also offer a few practical tips and suggestions to help you grab 2019 by the ass. Join our Facebook group, "The Black Girl Bravado Podcast Homegirl Hangout" to engage with other likeminded wo...

In this episode we called up financial guru, Jamila Souffrant. Jamila is the creator of the Journey To Launch Podcast and Blog which shares useful tips on ways to become financially savvy. Jamila walks us through her journey of becoming financially independent - leaving her corporate career and six figure salary, how she saved $169K in two years, and provides hacks on ways you too can gain your fi...

In this episode we chat about how the relationship we have with our parents or caregiver creates an attachment style - which determines how we handle close relationships in adulthood. After you listen to our conversation, head on over to https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/romantic-attachment-quiz/ to discover your attachment style. Join our Facebook group, "The Black Girl Bravado Podcast Homegir...