Pretty Prissy Chronicles

What does it mean to simply exist as a Black woman in America—and realize that so much of your everyday life is connected to politics? In this powerful episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth explores the reality that being a Black woman in America isn’t just about voting every few years. Politics can show up in our workplaces, schools, healthcare, neighborhoods, families, paychecks, safety...

What if I told you that politics isn’t just elections, politicians, and what happens in Washington? It’s your paycheck. Your rent. Your groceries. Your healthcare. Your child’s education. Your neighborhood. Your voting access. Your job and yes…even where Buc-ee’s decides to build a store. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, we’re having a real conversation about the ways politics quietly—...

The wedding was beautiful. The dress was stunning. The pictures were perfect. The vows brought everyone to tears. But then the honeymoon ended…and real life began. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth Anumele gets real about what happens after the wedding day because marriage isn’t just about romance, date nights, and beautiful Instagram moments—it’s about partnership, communicat...

Everybody loves the Black woman who writes the speech, fixes the strategy, organizes the people, protects the mission, and makes the person in front look prepared…but what happens when she steps out of the background and says, “I am qualified to lead”? In this bold episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth examines why Black women are often trusted with the labor of leadership but questioned...

What happens when organizations praise Black women for being “strong” but quietly expect them to carry the weight of everyone else’s responsibilities? In this unapologetic episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth dives into the uncomfortable truth about how Black women are too often expected to fix broken workplaces, lead struggling nonprofits, rescue political campaigns, organize churches,...

How many red flags have you called “potential?” How many warning signs have you explained away because you wanted the relationship to work? In this honest and thought-provoking episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, we’re talking about the dangerous habit of negotiating with red flags in relationships, friendships, family, church, and even our careers. Sometimes God isn’t hiding the truth…we’re just...

What if the closure you’ve been waiting for…is never coming? In this heartfelt episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, we’re unpacking one of the biggest myths about healing: the belief that we need one more conversation, one more apology, or one more explanation before we can finally move on. We’ll talk about why some people never apologize, why silence is sometimes an answer, and how waiting for ac...

“Jesus called people out, flipped tables, and set boundaries. Somewhere along the way, we started confusing holiness with people-pleasing.” Have we confused being nice with being Christ-like? In this thought-provoking episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, we’re unpacking the dangerous belief that Christians—especially women—are supposed to tolerate disrespect, suppress their feelings, and sacrifice...

Not every workplace betrayal comes from a coworker. Sometimes it comes from the very people who are supposed to support you. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth dives into the painful reality of toxic leadership, workplace politics, and what happens when administrators choose self-preservation over protecting their staff. From fake support and empty promises to gaslighting, scap...

What do you do when life looks NOTHING like what you prayed for? In this deeply personal and faith-filled episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, we’re talking about the heartbreak, confusion, growth, and unexpected beauty that comes when God shifts your plans. From delayed dreams and closed doors to painful endings and uncertain seasons, this episode is for anyone struggling to trust God while navig...

In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth continues the conversation by exploring the deeper question behind response, urgency, and attention. When situations arise, not every story is handled the same—and those differences can shape outcomes in ways we don’t always talk about. From delayed reactions to disparities in visibility and support, this episode examines what it means when pr...

They said something was wrong…but no one listened. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth shifts the conversation from isolated cases to a deeper pattern—one that continues to impact Black women across the United States. From delayed responses to limited media coverage, this episode explores what happens when urgency doesn’t come in time…and why. This is not about fear—it’s about a...

She stayed. She forgave. She endured. And in the end…he still left. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth unpacks the hard truth behind loyalty, forgiveness, and the pressure—especially in faith and marriage—to stay no matter what. From repeated betrayal to the belief that endurance guarantees love, this conversation challenges everything we’ve been taught about commitment and sel...

When schools close, it’s never just about buildings—it’s about people. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth breaks down the real impact behind school closures—who makes the decisions, who benefits, and who’s left to adjust. From politics to patterns, this conversation goes beyond the headlines and into the reality communities are facing every day because this isn’t random…and it’...

At what point did “submission” stop meaning partnership…and start feeling like silence? In this bold and thought-provoking episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth Anumele takes a deeper look at the intersection of faith, culture, and power—specifically how messaging around women, voice, and leadership is showing up in today’s church. Not everything we’ve been taught…started as truth. Some t...

Episode 50…and we’re doing something different. For this milestone episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth steps into a new storytelling lane—one that is haunting, thought-provoking, and still unsolved decades later. In June 1992, three women—a mother, her daughter, and her daughter’s best friend—went to sleep in a home that was supposed to be safe. By morning…they were gone. No signs of st...

You’ve been strong for everyone…but who’s been strong for you? In this episode, Elisabeth talks about burnout, boundaries, and what happens when you finally decide—you’re done carrying everyone. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-prissy-chronicles--5754878/support .

You became the villain the moment you stopped being convenient. In this episode, Elisabeth unpacks what happens when you set boundaries, outgrow people, and stop explaining yourself—plus why some people need you to be the problem. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-prissy-chronicles--5754878/support .

What happens when your life stops matching everyone else’s expectations? In this deeply reflective and empowering episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth explores what it truly means to trust your own rhythm — even when it leads you away from familiar paths, long friendships, and society’s timelines. From the powerful symbolism of the drum major to the reality of evolving relationships, thi...

For years, Black women have been called the backbone of democracy. We show up. We organize. We vote. We mobilize communities and election after election, the numbers prove it. Here’s the question nobody wants to ask out loud: Why are Black women always expected to save the system while the system rarely shows up for us? In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth Anumele is speaking dir...

Is Texas really turning blue—or are Democrats just fighting different battles inside the party? In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, we break down the Texas Democratic primary from the voter’s perspective, with a special focus on Houston-area and statewide races that are shaping the future of the party. From confusing ballots and low-turnout realities to generational shifts in leadership,...

Local elections shape your streets, schools, and neighborhoods — whether you notice it or not. In this episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth Anumele breaks down who holds power in Houston, why voter turnout is so low, and how small, local decisions impact daily life. From city councils to school boards, judges to DAs, and flood control to public safety, Elisabeth shows why your vote matte...

Black History Month is not decorative, it is not seasonal and it is not comfortable. In this unapologetic and deeply reflective episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth Anumele speaks plainly about what she is no longer accepting — in classrooms, in politics, in media narratives, in local communities, and in the way Black history is presented and protected. From performative allyship to tone...

On this cold Houston Monday, Pretty Prissy Chronicles dives into one of the most consequential local elections in recent history — the special runoff for Texas’ Congressional District 18. After months without representation, voters are finally being asked to choose who will step into a seat shaped by giants and marked by loss, legacy, and resilience. In this episode, host Elisabeth Anumele breaks...

In this special MLK Edition of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth goes beyond soundbites and quotes to reflect on the real weight of the dream — the emotional labor, the exhaustion, the boundaries, and the humanity behind justice work. Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this episode explores what it means to carry hope in a world where the work is unfinished. Elisabeth speaks cand...