The Black Girl Bravado

If you’re tired of trips not making it out of the group chat and are ready to get into your solo travel bag, today’s episode is for you!  This week we’re joined by our homegirl, Tai Eiland to discuss how to travel alone like a pro.  In this episode we discuss:  The perks of solo traveling, where to go first +  flight hacks  Ways to be safe as possible while traveling alone as a black woman How Tai...

How do you recover when a homegirl hurts you? Or when a friend you thought was a day one turns out to have never had your back? Feeling betrayed by a close friend can create wounds and trust issues causing us to be fearful or closed off to making new friends.  In this episode we discuss:  How friendship trauma occurs and tips to help you move past the wounds How we’ve personally dealt with feeling...

Have you ever realized you and a friend aren’t as close as you once were but can’t explain the reason for the distance? Perhaps they overstepped your boundaries one too many times or didn’t reciprocate the energy you put into the relationship? Today we’re diving into friendship missteps— the tiny fractures that if not repaired result in the end of a friendship.  In this episode we discuss:  Common...

Making new friends as an adult isn’t for the faint of heart— it takes initiative, courage and vulnerability. Thankfully although meeting new friends and establishing meaningful connections can be difficult, it’s not impossible! This week we’re joined by New York Times bestselling author, psychologist and friendship expert, Dr. Marisa G. Franco to discuss the science of friendship.  In this episode...

We’re kicking off our friendship series with a much needed conversation on how to work through conflict with your best gworls while still maintaining the friendship.  Majority of us have heard of love languages but are you familiar with your anger language? Anger is a basic emotion that has gotten a bad rep. Understanding how we react to anger is what allows us to feel the feels and gracefully mov...

If your FYP is anything like ours, you’ve likely noticed an increasing amount of awareness around Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adult women. Because of the diagnosis gap between boys and girls, women typically live undiagnosed with ADHD and later in life begin to discover differences between themselves and others.  Today we’re joined by Psychologist Dr. Chanda to get the scoop...

“Who taught ya’ll gaslighting and narcissist and all that?” -Saucy Santana Therapy speak– prescriptive language describing certain psychological concepts and behaviors– has made its way out of our therapy sessions and into our everyday conversations and it’s causing more harm than you think. If you find yourself throwing around terms like triggered, trauma bond and gaslight like it’s nobody’s busi...

Do you find yourself desiring meaningful connections with others but lacking close relationships? Have you recently relocated and now find yourself away from the people who mean the most to you? Perhaps you have lots of social contact but don’t feel understood or cared for by the people around you? If you’ve been struggling with feelings of loneliness today’s episode is for you! In this episode we...

What is your relationship with your emotions? Do you allow yourself space to sit with uncomfortable feelings or do you try finding the quickest solution to avoid tough experiences? If you’ve been struggling to appropriately deal with unwanted thoughts, emotions and memories, today’s episode is for you!  In this episode we discuss:  What experiential avoidance is and the impact it has on our lives ...

We’re back and ready to dive into all things mental health this month!  Can we be honest y’all? We’ve been feeling the feels after recent setbacks. We’re realizing we aren’t quite where we thought we’d be in life by now and it has been difficult af! Facing the reality of our expectations not being met has us dealing with disappointment and today we want to talk about it.  In this episode we discus...

We’re still taking some much needed time away but will be back May 2nd with a brand new series! In the meantime, enjoy this rewind episode from January 2022. We’re all guilty of it… We meet someone and they seem perfect, right? Or, we meet someone and they’re a little less than perfect so we MAKE them perfect in our minds by idealizing their less desirable characteristics. News flash, y'all…th...

We’re still taking some much needed time away but will be back May 2nd with a brand new series! In the meantime, enjoy this rewind episode from January 2022. This week we’re joined by Friendship Expert, Danielle Jackson. Danielle is a certified women’s coach who has studied the complexities of female friendships alongside world renowned therapists and psychologists; and this week she’s helping us...

Let’s face it, lay-offs within the workforce are a real thing. In fact, 40% of Americans have been laid off or terminated from a job at least once. Today, we’re joined by Career and Leadership Coach Phoebe Gavin to discuss what happens after the lay-off. If you’re looking for innovative ways to lay-off proof your career, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: How to leverage previous...

Are you aware of how much Black women influence just about everything?? Today we’re joined by Essence Features Editor Brooklyn R. White to answer the question it seems like no one is asking us, how does it feel to be the blueprint, sis?  In this episode we discuss:  How The BGB has personally influenced the podcasting space  Why it’s so important for Brooklyn to champion and celebrate Black women...

This is your gentle reminder to stop and breathe. Today we’re joined by Dominiece Clifton, founder of Move and Still to chat about the power of breathwork.  Breathwork is intentional focused breathing which helps to manage stress, anxiety, release trauma and deepen our self awareness. If you’re anything like us and have been waiting to exhale, today’s episode is for you!  In this episode we discus...

Can you recall the last time you made time to play? Carving out time to intentionally play and be curious is not only necessary but mandatory! If you’re ready to release the idea of nonstop work and instead embrace creativity & joy, today’s episode is for you!  In this episode we discuss:  The importance of understanding your play personality and what type of activities you’ll enjoy Why people...

Did you know there are health benefits to keeping a journal? Journaling has consistently proven to have positive effects on our physical and mental health. If you’re interested in learning how to experience healing through a journaling practice, this episode is for you!  In this episode we discuss:  How to improve mindfulness, manage stress and anxiety through writing  Ways to implement a journali...

Welcome to our new series, “Coming Home to Yourself.” This month our focus is exploring ways we can continue delving into who we are and what makes us feel whole.  What’s your experience with therapy? Are you locked in with a therapist you see regularly? Have you considered beginning your therapy journey but don’t know where to begin? This week we’re joined by LMSW Minaa B.to examine how to approa...

What is your relationship with money? Are you a big spender? Doomsday saver? Maybe a bit of both?? If you want to explore your money personality and better understand your spending habits, this episode is for you!  Today we’re joined by history-making New York Stock Exchange stock trader Lauren Simmons to discuss all things financial wellness.  In this episode we discuss: How our relationship with...

What do you need in order to be vulnerable and feel safe within a friendship? Today, we’re joined by part of the cast of Harlem, Grace Byers and Shoniqua Shandai, to discuss the power of choosing our love stories and how to curate our romantic and platonic relationships.  In this episode we discuss:  Reasons why we’re not always vulnerable in our friendship How to create a safe space for vulnerabi...

Is your wardrobe dying for a lil tlc? Do you wish you were more stylish but don’t know how to start creating looks that feel authentic and fashionable? If you too are tired of gazing into your closet and being disappointed with what you see, today’s episode is for you!  This week we’re joined by The Kontent Queens, Kia Marie and Vic Styles to chat all things personal style and fashion.  In this ep...

Welcome to our new series, “Curate Your Life.” This month we’re chatting about ways to jump back into the driver seat of our own lives and make the most of our experiences through intentional decisions and practices!  Have you ever considered what makes you drive the make and model car that you drive? Or, wear the style of clothing you wear? Is it sheer desire and if so, where does that desire ste...

When was the last time you allowed yourself to take a risk? Many of us avoid taking risks out of fear and not doing so is hindering our ability to get the most out of life. If you’re ready to reframe your relationship with failure and learn to take more risks, this episode is for you!  In this episode we discuss:  How to redefine failure Understanding all risks aren’t reckless Ways to calculate an...

Have you ever struggled to start a task because you were waiting for the perfect moment to begin? We hate to be the bearers of bad news but that moment doesn’t exist! If you’ve ever found yourself stuck before you even get started, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: Reasons you could be experiencing overwhelm freeze How to explore why you're avoiding getting started  Ways to...

How many times have you caught yourself deep into a negative self-talk bag? Or, realizing you’re being your own worst critic? We’ve all been there before but we’re putting a stop to that in 2023. If you need a lil reminder of how magical you are, this episode is for you!  This week we’re joined by Affirmation Musician, Toni Jones to chat about the power of positive self-talk and how this practice...