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Aging Parents - Reversed Roles  Many of us are at the stage of life where we are still taking care of our teenage or young adult children (college) and are also having to care for or offer some type of support to our aging parents.  What do you do when you feel sandwiched between the two?  Host TracyMac and co-host Jovonne “Cookie” Jones are sharing some of their tried-and-true tips that are sure...

Some challenges we choose. Some challenges choose us. Either way, there are lifelong benefits we reap whenever we overcome a challenge. We’re sharing some of those benefits with you on this episode of BWWP. We are up for the challenge! This was recorded on day-10 of our 75-Day Challenge. We are currently on day thirty-one and counting! Reference: 75-Day Challenge by Andy Frisella TracyMac and her...

We celebrate Black Fathers! We are changing the narrative about Black dads because what "they" said was not all true! What Hollywood portrays or what the media and the news report was NOT and is NOT true for all of us! There are so many outstanding Black Fathers in our world, figuratively and literally. We have and are the undisputable evidence. Thanks dads! Episode References:  - Negro...

We do not have to have it all together. Not having to have it all together all the time does not make you a hypocrite, but it is simply reality of authenticity and moxie. We all have things that go on behind the scenes that could hinder us if we allow. But it still does not excuse us from the responsibility of showing up. Imperfect, but that is the peace, freedom and beauty of it all! TracyMac and...

In an unedited and unfiltered conversation TracyMac’s 20-year-old daughter, Jayda, speaks her truth and TracyMac speaks hers. Unapologetically!  They candidly discuss the differences and similarities about spirituality, men, relationships, social media and more between the generations. From the serious to the outright funny! Musical Reference: "Living Single" by Queen Latifah TracyMac an...

As she often says, "Let's Make Magic"! She is pure energy, unapologetically! The undeniable authenticity to be beautiful inside and out while also having the God-given skill to make others look and feel beautiful inside and out is the amazing Tanisha Walker of In God's Image Photography/Makeup Artistry The open and oh so honest conversation about her almost 20 years on the jour...

Happy 8th Month Anniversary to the BWWP and a total of thirty-five episodes. We’re twenty-one episodes into our 2nd season. We appreciate our listeners and viewers from all over the world who are enjoying the vibe of our SistaNista Spirit of Strength, Royalty, Class, Excellence, Authenticity and Moxie. There's so much more inspiration and encouragement to come! Links for references in this ep...

If you didn’t know LaTanya Junior, Business Maven and -all things- Real Estate Mogul, after this episode you will be grateful to have experienced her positively contagious energy! With 25+ successful years of deal-making, planning, marketing, and negotiating over 600 collaborations, transactions, and ventures — she’s deemed a dynamo. This riveting conversation “The Strength and Strategy of Vulnera...

Mother's Day is everyday! Invite a mom, your mom or any mother figure to listen to this episode. Being a mom is the toughest job in the world. In honor of Mother's Day, we are sharing about our vastly different relationships we had and have with our mothers.  We tend to forget that our moms were women who had dreams and goals before they became moms and didn't start being perfect wh...

With Mother’s Day approaching, we realize that motherhood can be tough. But we are here for it! We are sharing our very personal experiences from dealing with everything from infertility, postpartum depression to the ever-changing relationships with our adult children. We let you in on things we’ve gotten wrong and done right as well as our wins and real-world challenges as moms - all to inspire a...

We’re all in a time of some type of pivot or transition. Yet, some of us are at a place in our lives when it is more than smooth move, but it’s time to jump! Before you do, how’s your jump muscle?  TracyMac and her resident co-hosts, Jovonne and Deanna offer hope, help and solutions for our #SistaNista Queendom. If you'd like to see the videocast of this episode check it out TRACYMAC BWWP cha...

There have been so many Black Lives that matter, killed by police officers in America, it is difficult to keep up and their lives have more value than a hashtag. “Here We Go Again…Being Black”. Black people are sick and tired. We ache. Though the guilty verdict was a historical victory in one battle there is so much more to do win the war. So, as we progress toward change what can we do as black w...

Rest is part of the work and relaxation is part of the reward! Host TracyMac shares some of her own personal "hang-ups" that lead to practical "how-tos" when it comes to rest and relaxation. We hardly ever see many positive, public images of Black Women resting or relaxing. Society, the entertainment industry, the media, the workforce, and even our own culture seems to want us...

How and what does your hair make you think or feel about yourself? Whatever that is can reveal what your spouse/significant other, children, family members, friends and everyone else really thinks and feels about you, too. ***PSA - Black Women's hair is only up for discussion with Black Women. Always keeping it real, Host TracyMac and her dynamic resident co-hosts Deanna Hamilton and Jovonne...

We're living in times when we can all use hope and encouragement. Sometimes that looks like being inspired and feeling motivated. But, then what? Join us as we share practical, tried and true experiences to help you in maintaining the motivation and inspiration and turn it into something beautiful and sustainable! If you'd like to see the videocast of this episode check it out TRACYMAC B...

Be it close friends or family, the competition or the general public, most people are proud of what they've done, have or do. It's human nature to share our best with people. Some people casually refer to that as flexing. But, what they flex, how they flex and who they "flex on" can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people. Listen as host, TracyMac, shares some relevan...

(Recorded 3/4/2021) In the United States of America, Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February and Women's History Month is celebrated during the of March. #SistaNistas get the unique privilege to be celebrate and be recognized during both months by simply being black and being women. Yet, we realized Black History + Women's History = HERstory 24/7 and 365 days a yea...

Jill Morris, Principal Owner of The Savvy Servant (https://www.thesavvyservant.com/) is giving us VIP access into her life like no other! From working as a Special Assistant for THE Kennedy family, to her company contracting directly with our forever FLOTUS, Michelle Obama's, health initiatives and all of the "OMG!" ups and downs in between! Plus, she's sharing her tried and tr...

February may be over but when it comes to Black History or Black HERstory, it ain't ovah! Black History is always relevant, timely and appropriate. It's world history, American History, your history and my history. Because what makes Black history and Black HERstory are the things #SistaNistas and #SistaNistaLovers do simply by being "Black Right Now"! . . If you'd like to...

TracyMac is giving us VIP access into the life of #SistaNista, Cynthia Daniel, CEO of Get Fit with Dee , CeCe Dee that is! Her health journey, much like many of us, has been lifelong, including struggles, ups and downs. But she finally found customized tools to get healthy, stay healthy and make it fun and easy! Hearing about her health journey can help us answer questions we've all had like:...

Host TracyMac welcomes Walter & Thomasine Jones to the BWWP as they discuss “Parents & Pastors Are People Too”. How do two mature, Christian people, who taught, met in 1961, get married in 1963, minister and cater to young military families for thirty years, mentor hundreds, maybe even thousands, shepherd their congregation and oversee other pastors and churches, teach marriage and family...

Get ready to enjoy a healthy dose of real talk and laughter! You have not heard "Black love & Like" discussed quite like this before! As you already know in every black woman’s world there are men. Be it her father, brother, cousin, friend, significant other, son or her spouse most of those titles are commonly held by black men. Join host TracyMac as she talks candidly with her best...

“Beyond Decorating for the Obamas” Part I w/ Carnela Renee Hill - Celebrating twenty-one years of entrepreneurship as a phenomenal interior designer and CEO/Principal Designer of CR Hill Design Group, LLC, Carnela has also been involved in the world of politics serving successfully in the areas of congressional campaign management and administration. Social action is her norm! Her authenticity can...

Have you ever been too embarrassed to ask for help? Has there ever been a time when you didn't know *what* kind of help to ask for? What are some of the things you've been afraid to ask to get help with? You are not alone. We all need help in some way, yet, we've all been afraid to ask. Get VIP access into the lives of your favorite podcast host, TracyMac - #YourSelfDiscoveryCompani...

What is a  SistaNista™? Maybe you heard the episode "First Of All" from Season I. If you did, knowing what a SistaNista is bears repeating in Season II. If you don't know what a SistaNista™ is listen to TracyMac, your Self-Discovery Companion and Your Favorite Podcast Host, share with you what it means to be a  SistaNista™. As always, TracyMac isn't holding anything back.  Nobo...