The Black Princess Diaries

Today Deandra is discussing the 2020 BET Awards, Juneteenth, and how they both give you that feeling of black pride. She also brings up the 4th of July and just why she no longer feels the need to celebrate it.

We have made it through the first six months of 2020 and boy, what crazy months they were! However, the question stands...where do we go from here? 

Today is fathers day, and it makes you think how important it is to have a father in your life as well as the effects of not having one in your life.

We all love our friends, but sometimes you have to set limits and realize that you're their friend and not their parent. 

If you feel offended listening to this episode...good. Today, Deandra is getting into white privilege and making a call to action for people to keep the same energy they've been having lately and continue to support the black community. 

A lot is going on in 2020 and in the first episode of season 3, Deandra feels she needs to touch on what's been going on in the news lately. However, as always, she leaves you with something positive to take with you throughout your day. 

It's so hard to say goodbye! In today's episode, Deandra wraps up season 2. She discusses past episodes just for a roundup and goes over a few topics that have been discussed during the season.

In today's episode, Deandra brings up Valentine's day and dating apps. Are they the only hope these days to meeting people?? Give a listen as Deandra discusses this topic!

It's black history month, and so many amazing people that we honor went through so much in their time, yet they didn't let it stop them. If they didn't let obstacles get in their way like racism and slavery...why should we let obstacles get in our way?

Life can knock you right on your back and this episode, Deandra discusses just that. She mentions going through some struggles of her own, but also reminding you to not let life keep you down. 

Today Deandra discusses grinding and the way society perceives it. She gives you a few definitions of the word and leaves you asking yourself...is it for everyone?

Deandra is turning 25 soon and she's freaking out! Is this an early midlife crisis? Listen as she talks about it!

Deandra has seen that people have decided to make a word for the year. This year she decided to make one of her own and she talks about it, what it means, and how to apply it for the year. This year, the word is self-love. 

2019 is leaving and 2020 is vastly approaching...literally in three days! In the last episode of the year, Deandra does a small recap and gives you some encouraging words and advice to take into the new year. 

New Year is vastly approaching and that means people are getting ready to write their usual resolutions. The problem is...we fail at them every time. In today's podcast episode, Deandra discusses why that is. 

This is no news that black girls are winning, but we are really taking home the crown lately with FOUR black pageant 2019 winners! How amazing is that!? Deandra discusses the significance of these wins and brings you a little motivation for black girls to take with them into the new year and years to come. 

When vision is 2020, that means it's perfect and clear. Deandra talks about making next year just that in today's episode. Make 2020 your year of perfect vision. 

With the holidays around, some people feel entitled to get a gift. Deandra discusses this in today's episode. 

Adulting is as ghetto as it gets and today Deandra is discussing some of the many reasons why.

From T.I. checking his daughter's hymen to an innocent young woman in college being murdered by her best friend. So much is going on that shows you how important it is to protect yourself and your wellbeing. 

We're back with season 2! This episode Deandra catches you up on what's been going on and the exciting new things that are coming her way. Are you ready to get started??

It's the last episode of the season! I'm leaving you guys with a positive note and inspiration that you can do anything..because you can! 

Plenty of us are sleeping on ourselves but it's time to wakeup and wake the world up. We have so much potential in this world...let's show them what you got!

We tend to put so much pressure on ourselves that it can really mess with our mental health and cause us to perform worse than before we pressured ourselves. Sometimes all we need is a breather. 

A lot of people, including myself, are trying to keep up with the Instagram game or just trying to live like they have more than they really do. The question is...should you?