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| 09 May 2023 | The Ultimate Anti-Aging Routine: Improving Your Sleep Hygiene | 00:51:23 | |
Welcome back! For the next few episodes, we’re continuing our current theme of Mindset May, and focusing specifically on our brain health. Because who doesn’t want to be sharp when they’re 90, right? In today’s episode, I’m talking about something we often sacrifice, but desperately need—quality sleep. We all crave it, and at various points in our lives, we all struggle with it (shoutout to my friends with young children). So, I’m sharing a wealth of information about the function and science of sleep and some of my favorite methods for improving your sleep quality ASAP. I also talk about…
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| 23 Dec 2019 | 56 | Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Cycles and Healing Within with Shena Tubbs of Black Girls Heal | 00:51:43 | |
Today we’re talking to Shena Tubbs, a Relational Trauma and Attachment Specialist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Love Addiction Coach based out of Houston, TX.
She is the founder of Black Girls Heal, an online community dedicated to helping women of color break the cycles of unavailable relationships and feeling not enough by healing what's within.
In addition to Black Girls Heal, Shena has a private practice where she specializes in helping women heal from unresolved childhood relational trauma, love addiction, and changing relationship patterns. She also hosts the Black Girls Heal podcast which talks about all things intimacy, attachment and healing internal wounds. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 29 Nov 2022 | How to Start, Grow, and Monetize a Podcast with Nakia Swinton | 01:05:01 | |
Podcasting is a growing industry with so much room for Black creators to share themselves, their views, and their brands. That’s probably why Black people make up 12% of the total population, but 15% of the podcast host population. But how do you get started? And how do you help your podcast be heard? Today I’m joined by Nakia Swinton, Supervising Producer at iHeart Radio, Co-host of Sufficiently Black, freelance producer for Balanced Black Girl podcast, and general podcast wizard. Together, we talk all things podcasts — from creation, to marketing, to community building and monetization. We even answer some thought-provoking listener questions! We Also Talk About…
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| 09 Nov 2021 | 113 | Being Multi-Passionate + Betting on Yourself is Self-Love with Asha Bromfield | 00:54:54 | |
Connecting with Multi-Hyphenate Actress and Author Asha Bromfield was nothing short of inspiring. You might have recognized her from the hit CW show, Riverdale, or Netflix's adaptation of Locke & Key. But what we really dive into is her new coming-of-age book, Hurricane Summer, and how she ventured into creating representation for softer Black women. We also go deep into the desire and pursuit of doing it all, and defining what that means for you. So often, when we try to do it all, we're also trying to accomplish the expectations that loved ones and guardians have placed upon us. Asha and I explore what it means to drop those expectations and follow our passions on our own terms. If you have multiple interests and are unsure of where to start, this episode is definitely for you. WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
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| 18 Jun 2019 | 37 | Listener Q&A: Fitness, Self-Care, Entrepreneurship, and More | 00:35:50 | |
In today’s episode, Les is flying solo answering all of your burning questions about fitness, wellness, entrepreneurship, mental health, and more. The tea is hot today.
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| 05 Mar 2019 | 23 | Kombucha for the Culture with Milan Durham of Cultured Kombucha | 00:40:08 | |
In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Milan Durham, founder of Cultured Kombucha. With a background in architecture and a love of wellness, Milan built Cultured Kombucha. She created Cultured Kombucha not only because she is a kombucha lover, but because she also wants to tackle barriers to wellness including representation and access to healthy products. Cultured Kombucha is really the story of one woman looking to affect positive change in minority communities through driving awareness to internal health and wellness. Milan strives to make the health and wellness scene in the District more diverse one fizzy bottle at a time. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 24 Sep 2019 | 49 | Decolonizing Education with Adrienne Thomas | 01:09:38 | |
Today’s guest is Adrienne Thomas. Adrienne is an unapologetically Black educator who hails from the city of Chicago. She is a passionate social advocate with a focus on Black liberation. While Adrienne is also a powerlifter and musician, her passion lies within classroom education, where her goal is to create inclusive curriculum that truly supports the lived experiences of our diverse students and children. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 15 Sep 2020 | 75 | Wellness Beyond the Physical: Creating Spiritual, Emotional, and Social Change with Maryam Ajayi | 01:09:47 | |
Half healer, half businesswoman Maryam Ajayi is both an Energy Healer who practices the Akashic Records, Breathwork and Reiki, and an Entrepreneur, who is the founder of Dive in Well, which creates space, community, conversations, and change for a more diverse and equitable wellness industry through both on and offline experiences. Based in LA, she is passionate about de-stigmatizing the wellness industry, advocating for inclusive spaces for marginalized communities, and using her voice to empower and uplift others around the world. In this episode, we talk about …
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Tweetable Quotes from Maryam Ajayi: “The bigger you shine your light, the bigger your shadow is.” “Why do we as Black women have to be more self-aware than others?” “Being held accountable is an opportunity to evolve as a human.” “Start learning who your well ancestors are and tap into them.” “How could you not be changed when people come and speak their truth, you think about the ideas around it, and you know you have the power in the room to affect change?” “We are going to reach a peak where we can’t ignore the diversity problem in wellness anymore.” “Slowing down allows spirit to move through me.” “Support me by supporting yourself.”
This episode is sponsored by Cantu Beauty. If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook. PS: If you really want to take your year to the next level, snag our free glow-up guide. This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balanced Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 08 Jan 2019 | 15 | Diversifying the Nutrition Field with Deanna Belleny, MPH, RDN of Diversify Dietetics | 00:45:03 | |
Today, we’re talking to Deanna Belleny, MPH, RDN, co-founder of Diversify Dietetics - an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in the field of nutrition by empowering students and young professionals from underrepresented minority groups to join the next generation of nutrition experts.
Deanna completed her bachelor's degree, dietetic internship, and masters degree in Houston, Texas and has loved working in such a diverse city (ranked as the most diverse city in the nation but who's counting!) Since her dietetic internship she noticed that the nutrition profession is not particularly diverse. It's quite the opposite. In fact, ONLY 9% of RDNs and NDTRs identifying as non-white. This is in stark contrast to the shifting demographic of the U.S.
In the spring of 2018, Deanna connected with Tamara Melton, MS, RDN, and they created Diversify Dietetics out of a need they saw was not being met. They set out to create a community to attract, encourage and empower students and young professionals of color who were seeking careers in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
In addition to her work with Diversify Dietetics, Deanna works full-time at Harvard Medical School. We had such a great conversation about ways to solve the diversity problem in the nutrition field, and we’re so grateful for the opportunity to share her story and the mission of Diversify Dietetics.
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NOTES FROM LES: Follow @curvycurl and @annaclausenfitness for Seattle community fitspo! If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook.
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| 16 Mar 2021 | 85 | Getting Financially Fit with Ornella Yovo | 00:48:43 | |
Does thinking about your finances cause you stress and anxiety? Has the pandemic impacted our finances? Getting financially fit not only helps you plan and save for your future but it also allows you to start living and building generational wealth. Today’s guest is Ornella Yovo. Ornella is passionate about helping people achieve their goals, relieve anxiety around money, and make #MoneyMoves happen. As an avid advocate for women and minorities, she has spent years providing financial education and guidance to those in need. She wants people to know that you can still live the life YOU want while working towards financial stability. Having worked for a large wealth management organization, Ornella has learned the tools to build and maintain long-term wealth, while also keeping in mind the human and emotional aspects associated with money. She understands that people need guidance and just aren’t always sure who or where to go. She hopes to empower people to embrace the conversation about their finances and offer a comfortable environment to do so! What does financial wellness look like for you in 2021? In this episode, we talk about…
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| 05 Nov 2018 | 6 | Cultivating Self-Love Through Strength Training with Brittany Love | 00:54:14 | |
In this episode, Balanced Black Girl Founder Lestraundra Alfred sits down with Brittany Love, Seattle-based health coach, personal trainer, and cycling instructor. Brittany has had a wide range of experiences in the world of fitness. From discovering fitness in her early 20’s, to competing in bodybuilding competitions, to becoming a trainer and helping her clients build self-confidence and create balance, Brittany shares valuable insight on what it’s like to be a woman of color in the fitness industry. In this episode, they talk about how Brittany uses her platform to diversify the Seattle wellness scene, how she makes her classes and training sessions feel welcoming and inclusive for all, and how fitness can be used as a tool to build more confidence and self-love for all women. This episode will make you feel like you’re laughing with girlfriends - press play and join in the conversation!
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| 19 Mar 2019 | 25 | Creating a Foundation of Mindfulness with Nkenji Clarke, M.Ed, N.C.C. | 00:49:58 | |
Today, we’re talking to Nkenji Clarke, a Bronx, New York native pursuing her calling in the helping field of Counseling. An HBCU graduate, from Spelman College, it was there that she fully embraced her purpose and connected it to her passion of working with youth and women in Black communities. She is committed to service and understands the importance of eradicating mental health stigma in the Black community. She pursued her graduate degree in Counselor Education (M.Ed) and is now a Nationally Certified Counselor (N.C.C) with a Professional School Counseling certification. In the present moment, her purpose has her working with middle school scholars in New York City, where she works with them to learn mindfulness tools and increase their Self-awareness identity. She promotes the importance of Self-care through the 8 dimensions of wellness in both her personal and professional life. She is working toward creating more safe spaces for Brown and Black youth and women through education.
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| 07 Mar 2023 | Healing Through Humor and Cultivating Media Literacy with Clarkisha Kent | 01:13:27 | |
It’s a new month, so we have a new theme—Book Club! For the next few weeks you can look forward to conversations with amazing authors from the Balanced Book Club. Today I'm joined by Clarkisha Kent to celebrate the launch of her new book Fat Off, Fat On: a Big Bitch Manifesto. Clarkisha is a Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist and author. She is also the creator of the Kent Test, an immediate litmus test designed to evaluate the quality of representation that exists for Black women and women of color in film and other media. Together we discuss her new book, how she handled writing such a vulnerable story, the ways humor can support our healing, and why media literacy is a critical skill. We Also Talk About…
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| 24 May 2019 | Feel Good Friday #20: Working Out After Taking Time Off | 00:07:24 | |
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we are talking about getting back into a workout groove after taking time off. Whether you took a step back from fitness because of an injury, lack of time, or you just weren’t feeling it, you can definitely get back at it. Here are five tips to keep in mind (including a mindset tip that is essential). These tips were inspired by my own fitness journey. After taking the first few months of the year off from consistently exercising, I recently got back in the swing of things using the five steps outlined in the episode. If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook.
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| 14 Jun 2022 | Healing Through Community: Why You Don’t Need to Be Fully Healed to Be Loved [Solo Episode] | 00:35:13 | |
For many of us, hurt oftentimes happens in relationship to other people. Therefore, healing needs to happen in community as well. For the halfway point of our healing series, I’m exploring a statement that was introduced to us in last week’s episode — that healing often happens in community. In this solo episode, I’m examining why being in community is such a significant, effective healing modality, why we don’t need to be perfectly healed to be loved, and ways we can cultivate healing in our immediate and broader communities. I also talk about…
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| 09 Feb 2021 | REWIND: Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Cycles with Shena Tubbs of Black Girls Heal | 00:49:12 | |
Today’s episode is a rewind interview featuring Shena Tubbs, a Relational Trauma and Attachment Specialist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Love Addiction Coach based out of Houston, TX. She is the founder of Black Girls Heal, an online community dedicated to helping women of color break the cycles of unavailable relationships and feeling not enough by healing what’s within. In addition to Black Girls Heal, Shena has a private practice where she specializes in helping women heal from unresolved childhood relational trauma, love addiction, and changing relationship patterns. She also hosts the Black Girls Heal podcast which talks about all things intimacy, attachment, and healing internal wounds. RESOURCES: Listen to the Black Girls Heal Podcast Follow Black Girls Heal on Instagram: @blackgirlsheal Apply to the Black Girls Heal Recovery School This episode is sponsored by Skillshare. Head to skillshare.com/balanced to get a free trial of a premium membership. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balanced Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | How to Invest, Why Women Need Financial Wellness, and Managing Money in Relationships with Bola Sokunbi of Clever Girl Finance | 01:03:40 | |
Do you include financial well-being in your wellness plan? If not, today’s episode will inspire you to get started. Financial wellness is critical for women. When we have our own resources and are able to navigate our own finances, we can have healthier families and relationships. Today’s guest, Bola Sokunbi is a certified financial educator and champion of financial wellness for women. Bola is a finance expert, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, a financial education platform and community for women empowering them to achieve financial wellness and live life on their own terms. Listen to this episode for practical tips on improving financial wellness, how to manage finances with your partner, and how to start investing. We Also Talk About…
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| 10 May 2022 | How Creativity Impacts Your Health + Overcoming Perfectionism with AJ Clarke of Soul Rehab | 01:00:41 | |
Have you ever referred to yourself as a perfectionist? Have you ever felt like perfectionism holds you back from expressing yourself creatively? I know I can relate to both. The truth is, creativity is not a gift that only a select few have. It's a skill we can all cultivate. And the outcome of creative expression isn’t where the magic is – it’s the act of being creative itself. That’s because creativity is a vital part of health and well-being that isn’t talked about nearly enough. According to research, healthy creative expression is linked to better mental and physical well-being outcomes including higher levels of optimism and improved immune response. But for perfectionists, it can be hard to let go and let ourselves be students. Our guest today is AJ Clarke, and our conversation is so special. AJ is a creative marketing agency owner, wife, and creative director behind Soul Rehab. She’s had an eye-opening journey learning how to release feelings of perfectionism and the pressure to over-achieve to pursue a creative career. In addition to her work as a marketer, she realized that the “self-love” space was full of well-intentioned but surface-level endeavors that didn’t tell you how to overcome, but that just told you that you should. Soul Rehab is birthed from the most vulnerable of spaces – the fiery place of healing. We Also Talk About…
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| 05 Apr 2019 | Feel Good Friday #13 - Advice for Your Younger Self | 00:12:24 | |
Today’s Feel Good Friday episode is all about leaning into discomfort and giving much-needed advice to your younger self. Les shares what advice she would give her younger (teenage and early 20’s) self, what advice she still needs to hear, and asks you to share what advice you would give your younger self and why.
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| 07 May 2019 | 32 | Healthy Living in the City with Mary Vin Rose | 00:52:08 | |
Today, we’re talking to Mary Vin Rose, host, producer, and actor based in New York City. Mary is best known for her limited talk cable series Healthy Living in The Bronx, where she highlights people and organizations that are helping Bronx residents live a healthier life. Mary is a self-love and mental health advocate who is dedicated to promoting wellness through art and media. We had an inspiring conversation about the power of promoting healthy living in marginalized communities, practicing self-care when we need it the most, and overcoming the obstacles life throws our way. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 11 Oct 2022 | How to Get Paid What You’re Worth: Salary Negotiation and Managing Career Pivots with Mandi Woodruff-Santos | 00:57:10 | |
For most people, work and money go hand-in-hand, and it’s hard to build wealth when we’re being underpaid. That’s why in today’s episode we’re talking about how to use the skills you have to increase your pay with Mandi Woodruff-Santos. Mandi Woodruff-Santos is an inclusive wealth-building advocate, career coach, and co-host of the popular award-winning podcast Brown Ambition. She’s a regular contributor to Yahoo Finance Live and her personal finance and career advice has also been featured on The Dr. Phil Show, The New York Times, CNBC, CNN, Business Insider, Essence, Teen Vogue, and U.S. News & World Report. Mandi is a master negotiator who has helped thousands of women navigate career crossroads, plan their next move, and negotiate higher salaries. This episode is packed with gems and is like sitting down for a coaching session with Mandi. We Also Talk About…
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| 03 Aug 2021 | 102 | The Power of Walking: How to Raise Your Vibration Through Movement | 00:33:56 | |
Movement is a powerful practice to raise your vibration. I know that I always feel an improvement in my energy and the way I'm feeling, whether that's through my body, my mind, or even both. And part of that has come to be by the way I have changed my relationship to my movements. It's not always the act itself, but the why of what we're doing. Tune in to not only be inspired to move your body, but also to learn how to explore that why and define the intentions that serve your goals and desires. And remember, tag us if you go on that walk. Let's create a #BalancedBlackGirlWalks movement. 👟 I ALSO TALK ABOUT…
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| 01 Oct 2019 | 50 | Finding Your Soulful Flow with Jasmine RaShae | 01:00:32 | |
Today’s guest is Jasmine RaShae, founder of Soulful Flow Yoga. Jasmine is a native of Baton Rouge, LA who currently resides in Seattle. She is a yogi, storyteller and a brand alchemist.
Her platform is used to authentically connect with her following and cultivate a sense of community. She achieves this through a three-prong approach, the creation and practice of Soulful Flow Yoga, custom curated content on her lifestyle blog, “Do It For the Story" and brand storytelling for an array of clients, as the female founder of a boutique consulting agency, The J. RaShae Project. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 07 Jan 2020 | 57 | Bodyful Healing with Jennifer Sterling | 00:45:06 | |
Today, we’re talking to Jennifer Sterling, Registered Dance/Movement Psychotherapist and Holistic Nutritionist. She is also the Creator of Bodyful Healing, a wellness platform that offers body-based, holistic support to Black women living with depression. In 2019, Jennifer’s book Dear Strong Black Woman: Letters of Nourishment and Reflection from One Strong Black Woman to Another was published. Dear Strong Black Woman is a collection of 31 letters of nourishment and connection from one strong Black woman to another. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 01 Mar 2019 | Feel Good Friday #8: How to deal with imposter syndrome | 00:10:27 | |
It’s Feel Good Friday, and today we’re tackling imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is the feeling of self-doubt about one’s accomplishments and abilities, and a fear of being exposed as a “fraud.” Imposter syndrome is common for a lot of people - and in this episode, we are talking about simple ways you can deal with imposter syndrome so it doesn’t get the best of you or stop you from living your full potential. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 06 Sep 2022 | Time Abundance: Why Your Time Is More Valuable Than Money | 00:37:19 | |
What is your most valuable asset? Chances are, it’s your time. Many people treat time as a scarce resource — something it feels like we never have enough of. But what would happen if we looked at time from a place of abundance? We’re kicking off our Money and Abundance series by exploring the idea of time abundance. Instead of viewing time as a race against the clock, we’re aiming to look at time as a valuable asset that we can allocate, invest, and spend in ways that align with our values. I also talk about…
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| 27 Dec 2022 | Get ready to Reframe the Reset | 00:00:56 | |
Join us for the Reframing the Reset series and challenge kicking off on January 2, 2023. Each week in January we'll be releasing a new episode to inspire you to refresh your habits. As a community, we'll be participating in weekly challenges for accountability to help you apply what you hear on the podcast. Visit balancedblackgirl.com/reset to sign up for the challenge, and join Club Balanced, our community in Geneva to connect with other Balanced Black Girl listeners. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balanced Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | Healing Your Inner Child + Finding Joy in Your Healing Journey with Dr. Peace Amadi | 00:54:30 | |
Emotional healing is probably one of the most challenging forms of healing. In order to attend to who we are as fully formed adults, it is imperative that we understand our inner child to aid in our healing journey. That’s why we’re talking to the amazing Dr. Peace Amadi, a mental health expert, professor, author, TEDx speaker, TV host, and trauma-informed coach who has helped leaders heal including everyone from entrepreneurs to content creators, to pastors to parents. Dr. Peace is a coach and cheerleader to the people in our lives that everyone goes to. She explains neuroplasticity and what affects our ability to change, what it means to heal, and how we can incorporate joy into our healing process. We Also Talk About…
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| 24 Aug 2021 | 104 | Christianity and Human Design with Christa Keyes | 00:53:39 | |
We're switching gears and diving into using our sense of spirituality within our religious practices. And who better to have that conversation with than Christa Keyes - a Human Design reader who specializes in understanding the design God gave us. I wanted to bring Christa on the show to help ground any listeners who may be struggling between the different kinds of spirituality within them - the spirit of God and the spirit within themselves. Tune in to learn a new perspective on Human Design (as well as any other spiritual practice), and how we can use it as a tool to draw us closer to God - to learn how He made us and the purpose we hold in our lives. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…
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| 09 Mar 2021 | 84 | Reflection: Discernment, Lessons Learned + Feelings of Hope | 00:16:49 | |
This week marks 1 year since COVID was declared a pandemic and all of our lives changed drastically. Do you remember what you were doing this time last year? If I knew what was coming, I would have spent those last weeks in February and first weeks of March differently. I would have spent that time with people who are near and dear to my heart. Reflecting on the past year has brought up so many feelings and emotions. Feelings of grief, and those moments of isolation and loneliness, burnout, creativity, nostalgia, and perseverance. This experience has taught me to be cognizant and aware of my time. I have to be just as discerning about where, how, and with whom I spend my time with. And where, how, and with whom I spend my money with. We all have the gift of discernment, and we have all had times where we used it and were grateful. A big lesson I learned on the anniversary of this week is to use my discernment. We can’t predict the future, and we can’t change the past, but we can lean into our relationship with spirit to guide us. We can lean into getting quiet and going within to listen to our intuition. Join me for a guided journaling session, reflecting on a full year of living through a global pandemic. In this episode, we are acknowledging the lessons learned, creating space for rest, and feeling hopeful for what’s ahead. Grab your journal or your favorite note-taking app and let’s get to it. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 30 Aug 2022 | REWIND: Cycle Syncing: How to Optimize Your Menstrual Cycle with Berrion Berry | 00:50:27 | |
Have you ever wondered how your menstrual cycle affects your work, relationships, and overall balance in your life? In our final rewind episode of the summer, our guest is Berrion Berry. Berrion is a Menstrual Health Educator, Integrative Health Practitioner, and the founder of Optimize Your Flo. Part of her mission is to teach others how to master their menstrual cycles one period at a time. As the founder of Optimize Your Flo, Berri focuses specifically on teaching those who identify as female entrepreneurs or modern women, how to have better periods and healthier hormones, through online menstrual health education. From hormone balancing to cycle syncing, to mood enhancement and self-healing, Berri covers it all and is excited to help you have your best period yet. We Also Talk About…
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| 12 Sep 2023 | Observe Where You Are [YOU Better! Podcast] | 00:53:30 | |
We’re warming things back up! New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming soon, but in the meantime we’re revisiting some inspiring conversations you need to hear. Tune into this episode I had the opportunity to guest on for the YOU Better! podcast hosted by Kiesha Garrison. YOU Better! is a weekly conversation with personal development speaker and facilitator Kiesha Garrison. The podcast is all about self-discovery that considers what we are really up against in society. In this episode, we talk about the self-development trap – this seemingly endless pursuit of things we can fix about ourselves - and ways we can break free of it. We also talk about…
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| 26 May 2020 | 67 | How to Manage Your Energy Using Human Design with Jasmine Offor-Verville | 01:08:20 | |
Today’s guest is Jasmine Offor-Verville. Jasmine is a writer, speaker and truth-teller empowering us to unearth our individual Divine Destiny through the lens of Human Design. Her provoking conversations and practice pioneer a new way of being that will allow each of us to see our divine nature. Through her resources, workshops and writing, Jasmine is changing the way we see ourselves so that we no longer have to look out for validation but return back within. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 18 Feb 2020 | 60 | Black History: Preserving Our Legacy with Toya Coleman | 00:41:47 | |
Today’s guest is Toya Coleman, creator of Toya from Harlem. Toya From Harlem is an online platform for millennials of color who want to learn more about Locs, history, art and culture without boring pretentious language. Born and raised in Harlem, with a BA in African-American studies, Toya was inspired to create her platform as a way to capture the historical places in Harlem that were being erased in the name of gentrification. Currently, she lives in LA and has expanded her message from Harlem to cover black history nationwide. One of her proudest accomplishments was her feature on BET.com titled,“See This Artist's Recreations of Iconic Imagery For Black History Month” where she recreated iconic photos of Black men in history. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 28 Feb 2023 | Self-Intimacy: Prioritizing Pleasure and Connecting with Yourself with Kamil Lewis | 00:55:09 | |
We’ve had some incredible episodes on intimacy these past few weeks, and today we're wrapping up the series with licensed marriage and family therapist Kamil Lewis. Kamil’s work focuses on sex therapy and examines intersectional identity specifically with race, sexuality, and gender. She’s the CEO of the therapy practice The Expansive Group and co-host of the podcast Safe Word. In this episode, we discuss ways to connect with ourselves and how the ability to connect with others really starts within. Kamil also shares some great tactical advice to help you build your connection skill set. We Also Talk About…
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| 03 Mar 2020 | 61 | Stress Management + Everything You Need to Know About Adaptogens | 00:44:46 | |
Today’s guest is Nadine Joseph, founder and CEO of Peak and Valley, a conscious company that combines ancient wisdom and modern science to make everyday wellness essentials. Nadine has a unique background entrenched in both the worlds of wellness and that of the scientific community. She combines the experiences gleaned from her time studying and conducting neuroscience research at both Johns Hopkins and UCSF with her holistic wellness upbringing. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 23 May 2023 | How to Rewire Your Brain with Keylee Miracle | 00:57:21 | |
It’s been an incredible month of learning about our minds, and this week Mindset May continues with an episode featuring the perfect guest for this theme— Keylee Miracle. Keylee is a double-board certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Master, Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner, and the creator of The Neurointuitive Method. Keylee believes in the power of tailoring our healing experiences to what our unique needs are. Together, we talk about our ability to rewire and reprogram our brains to help us heal and cultivate the habits that we want to implement. We also talk about tools and practices for taking care of our brains and the power of hypnotherapy. This is a tactical and informative episode that will help you tailor your self-care practices to love on your brain. We Also Talk About…
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| 11 Dec 2018 | 11 | Reframing Fertility with Bri Braggs of Fertile Alchemy | 01:01:19 | |
Today, we’re talking to Bri Braggs, the founder of Fertile Alchemy. Bri is a Certified Holistic Health Coach who is passionate about educating women on the importance of preconception health and create a new narrative around their fertility. Bri helps her clients take charge of their fertility and hormonal health, and helps women live more conscious, holistic lifestyles in an approachable, doable way. She has also developed her own Aromatic Oil (make sure you shoot Bri a DM @FertileAlchemy letting her know you tuned in - she’ll give you a special discount code). Currently, Bri is working on expanding her line of products and writing her first book. She is currently enrolled in yoga teacher training and considers herself a “professional” at gluten free and dairy free baking. We had an incredible conversation about fertility and reproductive health for women of color, particularly black women, and know that you are going to find so much value in this episode.
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| 28 Apr 2020 | 65 | How to Heal Through Breathwork with Kathleen Booker | 01:04:44 | |
Today’s guest is Kathleen Booker. She is an effervescent native New Yorker whose energy is infectious. Kathleen is passionate about Conscious Connected Breathwork therapy and knows first-hand the energy, healing, peace, and joy it creates in one’s life. As a certified and insured Breathwork Coach, she has worked with many masters in the field of Conscious Connected Breathwork therapy. For over 10 years, Kathleen has used her Breath coaching and intuitive skills to support individuals in clearly identifying areas in need of growth, healing and focused goal creation. Kathleen’s instinctive sense of what will motivate and empower her clients is the impetus for their transformation. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 01 Dec 2022 | Finding Work that Fulfills You with Abena Antwi of Burt’s Bees [BONUS] | 00:34:32 | |
It’s so important to balance life, family, friends and your career, but it can be challenging — especially during the holidays. In this episode, I’m joined by Abena Antwi, a Chemist and Associate Product Designer at Burt’s Bees. She shares how she balances her career in chemistry and cosmetics, making time for her family, and taking care of herself. We Also Talk About…
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| 05 Jul 2022 | REWIND: Sexual and Reproductive Health with Dr. Sara Flowers | 00:56:41 | |
This rewind episode features an important conversation about sexual and reproductive health with Dr. Sara Flowers, Vice President of Education of Planned Parenthood. An advocate for evidence-informed practice and emotional intelligence in sex education, Sara’s research focuses on fidelity and adaptation of sex education curricula, dismantling sexual and reproductive health disparities, serving youth of color, and strengthening reproductive health access. Resources:
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| 18 Jan 2019 | Feel Good Friday #2 - Getting Financially Fit | 00:11:51 | |
It’s time for another Feel Good Friday mini-episode, and today we are talking about financial wellness. When talking about health and wellness, we often get very stuck in the physical, however, our mental and financial health are incredibly important too. In fact, your financial health can really impact your physical and mental health. So let’s start taking baby steps at becoming financially fit this year, and at taking the stigma out of talking about money. RESOURCES: If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook.
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| 22 Nov 2022 | How to Get Funding for Your Business, Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs, and Building the Damn Thing with Kathryn Finney | 00:43:15 | |
Black women have been the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the US for the past few years with 17% of us in the process of starting new businesses. But in 2020—a record-breaking year for venture capital investment—less than 100 Black women raised $1 million or more for their businesses, which is very small in the VC world. In this episode, I’m joined by Kathryn Finney, Founder and Managing General Partner of Genius Guild, a $20 million venture fund that builds and invests in scalable companies led by diverse founders. She's also the founder of the Duni fund, the founder and former CEO of Digital Undivided, the mastermind of the widely acclaimed project Diane Research, the author of Build the Damn Thing, and a Yale-trained epidemiologist. Together, we discuss the ins and outs of Venture Capital and business funding as well as Kathryn’s expertise as a successful entrepreneur and her favorite wellness practices. We Also Talk About…
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| 28 Sep 2021 | 108 | Connecting with Your Inner Child and Intuition to Strengthen Your Relationships with Mari Roberts | 01:11:13 | |
We hear time and time again how intuitive and wise our inner self is, but that can be hard to believe when we don't feel connected to or even understand who that inner self even is. If you can relate, get ready to feel seen by our expansive guest, Mari Roberts - a psychic life coach who specializes in bringing purpose into the 9-5 lifestyle. There were so many wonderful gems dropped throughout this conversation. It's surprising to learn just how much we're impacted by our inner child! But Mari walks us through endless exercises to nurture our inner child and heal our connection to our intuition. Mari's insights will be so liberating for anyone who is living in self-doubt, uncertainty, and overwhelm. I know I'll be keeping this episode handy in my own back pocket! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…
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| 23 Feb 2021 | REWIND: Setting Boundaries and Protecting Your Energy | 00:34:01 | |
Today’s episode is a rewind solo episode about the importance of setting boundaries and protecting your energy so you can channel it into the areas of life that make most sense for you. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with responding to everyone wanting to check in with you because you’re their go-to “Black friend”, if you’re being put in the position to educate others and are trying to figure out how to navigate it, and if you’re looking for ways to set clear boundaries so you can take care of yourself during this critical time, this episode is for you. Resources:
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| 15 Feb 2019 | Feel Good Friday #6 - What’s self-love got to do with it? | 00:16:47 | |
It’s Feel Good Friday, and this week we’re talking about self-love. Not in a cheesy way - in a realistic way. In a compassionate way. Tune in for three simple steps to start showing yourself a little more love - because if you don’t love you, who will? Get your self-love journal sheets: https://www.balancedblackgirl.com/self-love
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| 26 Mar 2019 | 26 | Making Boutique Fitness More Inclusive with Briana Owens of Spiked Spin | 00:41:05 | |
Today, we’re talking to Briana Owens, founder of Spiked Spin. Briana Owens is a Health and wellness Influencer, entrepreneur and empowerment coach committed to improving the negative stigma surrounding generational health and wellness in minority communities. Briana wanted to create an experience specifically with women of color in mind, while still attracting a diverse crowd. In that vein, Spiked Spin was created. In an industry where boutique fitness feels exclusive or is seen as a luxury, Spiked Spin creates an inclusive full-body experience where people of all backgrounds feel welcomed, served, and empowered. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 15 Jun 2021 | 96 | Benefits of Journaling, Tips and Tricks for Establishing a Journaling Practice, and How to Journal Consistently | 00:23:24 | |
What if I told you there was a tool that can help boost your sense of overall well-being, improve your mood, improve your memory, heightened creativity, and help you manage stress? In this episode, I'm talking about journaling. Journaling is important because it helps you capture a moment in time, gives you the opportunity to reflect on what’s happening in your life in real-time as well as reflects on the past. Journaling can help you heal from past trauma, be an emotion regulator, and help you call in what you want your future to look like. A 2015 study conducted by Penn State found that positive effects journaling is associated with decreased mental distress and increased well-being. That study also associated journaling with less depressive and anxiety symptoms after one month of consistent practice and improved resilience after two months of consistent practice. And the benefits of journaling, don't stop at the mental and emotional level. There can be physical benefits to a form of journaling as well. So grab your notebook and a pen and get ready to free the mind of your thoughts, positive and negative.
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| 06 Aug 2019 | Summer Rewind: Taking Up Space with Chrissy King | 00:56:55 | |
Time to take it back to an earlier interview! In this rewind episode, we’re sharing the first-ever interview on Balanced Black Girl featuring Chrissy King. Chrissy King is a Milwaukee-based ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, lifestyle coach, fitness blogger, and truth-teller. While on her own fitness journey, Chrissy was introduced to strength training and powerlifting, which helped her build confidence and inner strength. Chrissy shows her clients that fat loss and weight management don’t have to be cumbersome or restrictive. She also encourages women to love their body in every stage, regardless of size or body fat percentage. In this episode, we talk about...
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| 14 Apr 2020 | 64 | Black Maternal Health: Protecting Black Mothers with Adriana Jean Louis | 00:54:12 | |
Today, we’re talking to Adriana Jean Louis, doula and founder of Doula Philosophy. In her final year of college, Adriana submitted a thesis on the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis in the Developed United States through the lens of public policy. In her professional life she runs a private practice, Doula Philosophy and also works jointly with non profit organizations that specifically cater to vulnerable women and families. When working with these organizations, Adriana works directly with adolescent mothers, mothers of Haitian descent, women of color and women with a history of trauma. In private practice Doula Philosophy offers birth, postpartum and home doula services to families in Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island. Her passion in Black maternal health and mortality, hospital intervention and the power of informed and autonomous decision making is the hallmark of her practice. Adriana has had the pleasure of being invited to speak at TeamBirth a hospital quality improvement conference, Harvard University, Boston College Law and UMass Dartmouth to name a few on the fundamental difference of doula care in birth outcomes and welcomes the opportunity to educate further whenever possible. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 02 Apr 2019 | 27 | Starting Over: How to Thrive When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan with Irie Love | 01:03:25 | |
Today, we’re talking to Irie Love. Irie is a talented singer, fitness Instructor, activist, child mentor and empowerment coach. Irie is new to Seattle, and determined to use different platforms to empower women and youth worldwide through her love of music, health and wellness. Irie started her music career in 1999, and spent nearly two decades working in the entertainment industry. After a series of life-changing events in 2017, she fell in love with cycling and transitioned to a career in wellness. This episode will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take on any transitions you may be going through in your life. In this episode we talk about...
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| 25 May 2021 | 94 | Taking Care of Your Natural Hair with Keziah Dhamma | 01:09:55 | |
Our hair is a part of our identity and represents our individuality. What does your hair say about you? Hair was a pain point for some growing up, especially for those who experienced not truly knowing how to do their own hair, love and accept their hair and let it be in its natural state. My guest today, Keziah Dhamma, was one of those women. Growing up in Sacramento, CA she never had anyone that looked like her that she could look up to. Everyone around her had their hair straight. So she turned to relaxers at the age of 12 and never looked back until she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in broadcast journalism and found the water in LA was so harsh on her hair, she had no alternative but to go natural! She did her big chop in 2009 from her hair breaking off so much and struggled for years on not loving her hair and herself. Almost giving up to return to straight hair. Keziah decided to give it one more shot, and exhaust all options before giving up. She turned to experts to help her understand her hair and process. She has gotten educated by some of the best in the industry: @curldoctor and @vernonfrancois On her journey to loving and accepting her hair, Keziah Dhamma invented the first-ever Snappee hair tie made for natural hair and founded SwirlyCurly and CurlCollege. SwirlyCurly’s mission is to make the natural hair journey easy through innovative products and CurlCollege the educational side to teach others the system to get beautiful, healthy, natural hair the easy way! In this episode, we discuss:
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| 12 Jul 2022 | REWIND: Benefits of Journaling: How to Establish a Journaling Practice | 00:25:27 | |
What if I told you there was a tool that can help boost your sense of overall well-being, improve your mood, improve your memory, heighten creativity, and help you manage stress? In this rewind episode, I'm talking about journaling. Journaling is important because it helps you capture a moment in time, and gives you the opportunity to reflect on what’s happening in your life in real-time as well as reflect on the past. Journaling can help you heal from past trauma, be an emotion regulator, and help you call in what you want your future to look like. In this episode, I discuss:
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| 02 Jul 2019 | 39 | Low-Waste Living and Creating Your Own Path with Moji Igun | 00:39:40 | |
Today, we’re talking to Moji Igun. Moji is the founder of Blue Daisi Consulting, a sustainability consulting company that helps small businesses reduce waste and implement sustainable practices. After pursuing a career in engineering and realizing it wasn’t the right fit, Moji channeled her passion for sustainability to create meaningful work for herself. Climate change is creating a state of crisis that impacts us all. Moji is sharing her expertise in low-waste living and shares practical advice we can all take to make our planet a better place. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 28 Mar 2023 | Why We Need Hobbies for Self-Care | 00:26:13 | |
Today, we’re closing out our book club series talking about a very underrated form of self care— hobbies—and how Black women, specifically, need to embrace them for their own wellbeing. Tune in to learn about the research-backed benefits of hobbies and how regardless of your age or skill level, there are so many hobbies out there for you. I also talk about…
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| 20 Jul 2021 | 100 | Ask Me Anything: Building Confidence, Post-Pandemic Dating, Money Mindset | 00:55:41 | |
To celebrate the 100th episode of Balanced Black Girl, I'm answering your burning questions. From dating to podcasting to personal growth and everything in between. Topics include advice I would give myself in my 20's, my favorite journaling prompts, advice for working with brands and building community as a content creator, and ways we can be kind to ourselves. I also talk about...
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| 21 May 2019 | 34 | Good Hair with Kayla Greaves | 00:46:32 | |
Kayla A. Greaves is an award-winning journalist who currently works at Bustle as the fashion & beauty features editor. She was previously a lifestyle editor at The Huffington Post, and her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, Teen Vogue, ELLE, Blavity, FASHION magazine, Upscale magazine, S/magazine and more. Using an intersectional and inclusive approach, her pieces focus mainly on women's issues, culture, beauty, and fashion. Kayla has interviewed the likes of Academy award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o, Naomi Campbell, TIME 100’s Most Influential People and women’s rights activist Jaha Dukureh, Kelly Rowland, and Tess Holliday among others. Earlier this year, Kayla created a series for Bustle called “Good Hair” which explored the joys of having 4C hair. Though the natural hair movement is alive and well, it hasn’t necessarily been inclusive of all textures. We discuss hair texture discrimination in the natural hair space and celebrate the beauty of 4C hair. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 18 Jul 2023 | Time Abundance: Why Time Is More Valuable Than Money [REWIND] | 00:40:46 | |
What is your most valuable asset? Chances are, it’s your time. Many people treat time as a scarce resource — something it feels like we never have enough of. But what would happen if we looked at time from a place of abundance? This episode (that originally aired in September 2022) explores the idea of time abundance. Instead of viewing time as a race against the clock, we’re aiming to look at time as a valuable asset that we can allocate, invest, and spend in ways that align with our values. I also talk about…
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| 30 May 2023 | Life Updates + Living Outside the Box | 00:43:41 | |
As we wrap up Mindset May, I want to share more about my personal experiences changing my mindset and how that has shaped my life. I typically avoid being too personal here on Balanced Black Girl, but in this episode I’m opening up about some of my past experiences and future plans. My mindset has played a part in all of those decisions, and it’s had a powerful impact on my life—both positive and negative. I also share what you can expect from the podcast this Summer (hint: it’s going to be very fun and cute), let you in on the theme for the month of June, and tell you about some exciting upcoming changes. I also talk about…
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| 30 Mar 2021 | 87 | How to Have Laser Focus and Cultivate Ancestral Healing with Juliet C. Obodo | 00:58:11 | |
Our thoughts are powerful. The way we think about ourselves, consciously and subconsciously, controls every aspect of our lives. How are you speaking to yourself? Are you holding on to childhood trauma and emotions that have led you down a path to burnout, living up to other people's expectations, and unhappiness? In this episode, Les is diving deep into mental health, your subconscious, and how to heal ancestral trauma using hypnotherapy with Master Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner Juliet Obodo. To Juliet, hypnosis is the key to unlocking your potential through mental alignment & inner child healing. Her work with FWRD Institute offers Collection Brain Trainings, Kindred Leadership Programs, & Conscious Culture Trainings. Juliet is a Master Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner and Trainer with a mission to help treat, heal, and transform racism as well as facilitate individual and corporate transformations through brain training. After graduating with a B.A. in Psychology she went into tech sales instead of medical school for Psychiatry. After 10 years in corporate, she left to run her own design agency & a business funding startup. However, running two 6-figure businesses led to severe burnout. During her search for a cure, she re-discovered NLP & Hypnosis. She began to coach other stressed-out business owners but wanted to make more impactful transformations which led to her certification as a Master Hypnotherapist & NLP Practitioner and studying for her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Ancestral Trauma. If you’re struggling with holding onto childhood trauma, unworthiness, or you’re ready to reframe the way you’re thinking about your life, hit play now! In this episode, we discuss:
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| 13 Sep 2022 | How to Create and Stick to a Budget, Pay off Debt, and Reach Your Financial Goals with Dyana King | 00:54:43 | |
Have you ever struggled to create and stick to a budget? If so, you aren’t alone. Budgeting, paying off debt, and reaching financial goals can be challenging especially when they aren’t approached the right way. Today’s guest, Dyana King shares a life-changing approach to personal finance that is realistic and supportive. Dyana is the founder of Money Boss Mama, a personal finance company that helps single moms improve their money habits so they can pay off debt and build their savings. After stumbling into the personal finance world, Dyana has paid off $35,000 of debt to become debt-free on a moderate income and is now on a mission to help other single women do the same. Tune in to learn about the necessary habits to creating a sense of financial wellness, and why directing where your money should go can have a bigger impact than how much you’re bringing in. We Also Talk About…
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| 18 Oct 2022 | Overcoming Money Trauma and Redistributing Wealth with Nafasi Ferrell | 01:01:32 | |
We’re wrapping up our Money and Abundance series with an important conversation about working through financial trauma and redistributing wealth to support our community. How we feel about and manage our money is often influenced by our early experiences with money, and some of these experiences can have a lasting impact. Our guest today is Nafasi Ferrell. Nafasi is a Financial Coach certified in the Trauma of Money Method (TOM) where she proudly serves on faculty as a Racial Wealth Gap Educator and facilitator of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Affinity Spaces. She is the founder and owner of Narratives Unbound which she founded in 2019 after the passing of her father and after getting her and her husband out of over $30,000 in consumer debt. Episode Topics:
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| 31 Mar 2020 | 63 | Making Pilates Accessible with Patty Dean | 00:41:37 | |
Today’s guest Patty Dean, also known as Patty Pilates, has been teaching classical Pilates for 20 years. Through her teaching, she has worked with celebrity clients, athletes, children of all abilities and everyone in between. Patty Pilates Style actually started when she was a fashion stylist assistant for a celebrity stylist and fell in love with the method. After being a stay at home Mom she decided to go back to teaching Pilates by making it a little more affordable to Black folks and my Inglewood community. Her motto is, “if you have a spine, a stomach and breath you can do Pilates...I can work with you”. She has witnessed endless life-changing testimonies when a client is committed to the Pilates method. She has worked with a vast spectrum of bodies and is grateful to continue working with more -- especially with Black folks. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 06 Apr 2021 | 88 | Three Ways to Hold Space for Rest | 00:31:14 | |
Why is rest important? How can you incorporate more rest into our day? What does rest look and feel like to you? Rest is something that is often overlooked even when it's planned. Chasing rest can feel like a never-ending cycle which causes you to feel more exhausted. Giving yourself grace and taking a break to rest is something we need to incorporate into our everyday lives. Recently, I took a month off from recording new episodes for this podcast and creating new content altogether. I knew I needed rest but what I didn’t understand was what was I taking a break from? What does rest look like to me? Yes, it was amazing to not be on social media or creating new content but I still didn’t feel relaxed and rested. I thought taking a break was going to fix all my problems. But I realized I was burnt out. I realized I was experiencing decision fatigue. Even though I was taking a “break” from putting out new content, I was still holding space for making decisions instead of communicating my boundaries to other people in my life that support me. Understanding what you're taking a break from will help you feel truly rested and at peace. In this episode, I discuss:
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| 17 Sep 2019 | 48 | Self-Care Through Skincare with Kimjoy Long | 01:02:32 | |
Today, we’re talking to Kimjoy Long, esthetician at Spruce Apothecary in Seattle. Kimjoy specializes in sugar hair removal and offers high-quality holistic skincare and green beauty services. Through her training to become an esthetician, she realized many beauty and skincare treatments are not designed with the needs of women of color in mind. She strives to provide products and services that are safe for melanated skin. Kimjoy is a mother of three who is passionate about helping women, especially mothers, prioritize their own self-care. As an esthetician, she not only cares for clients’ skin concerns but strives to cultivate a loving safe space for them to thrive in. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 22 Feb 2022 | 125 | Spiritual Hygiene + Daily Rituals for Manifestation, Protecting Your Blessings with SaTar'Ra | 01:13:31 | |
We are continuing our magic and manifestation series with the brilliant and multi-passionate creative SaTar’Ra. SaTar'Ra is a creative, conjure woman, and ritual practitioner focused on the intersection of music, movement, and spirituality. She also happens to be a fellow graduate of the 200hr Yoga Teacher Training I took at the end of 2021. We really connected at the training, so when I was planning out this series I knew I had to have her on as a guest. This conversation is full of insight and wisdom and a must-listen for anyone looking to learn how to keep their spiritual hygiene up and work magic in their lives. Tune in for an episode dripping in good energy. We discuss spiritual rituals you can incorporate into your life and SaTar’Ra shares advice for protecting your energy and keeping your manifestations sacred. WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
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| 11 Jul 2023 | Healing Through Rest: Balancing Your Nervous System [REWIND] | 00:32:21 | |
In this rewind episode, we dive deeper into what it means to feel "rested." There’s a lot of messaging encouraging us to rest and be soft. But what should we do if we’re trying to take it easy, but still don’t feel rested? What even is rest? I’m closing out our Modalities of Healing series with a solo episode about how we can heal through rest, and what our minds and bodies need to feel rested (in addition to adequate sleep). With so much happening in the world, it can be natural to have a “tired but wired” feeling when we’re constantly on alert. This episode explores what rest is on a physiological level, and shares techniques we can use to start feeling more rested to support our healing. I also talk about…
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| 01 Mar 2022 | 126 | How to Use the Akashic Records + Embodying Imperfect Wellness with Brit Starr | 00:49:50 | |
This week we get to explore something that we haven’t really talked about in great length on previous episodes of the podcast. When it comes to Magic and Manifestation practitioners have different ways to connect and communicate with their spirit guides. One of those ways is by using the Akashic Records. You may be asking yourself, “Um... What are the Akashic Records?” This question is totally understandable and we had the same questions at the Balanced Black Girl podcast so I decided we needed to bring on an expert to share her insights and journey so far. Brittany “Brit” Starr is a spiritualist and creator working at the intersections of modern technology and the infinite. Through her studio, Sword + Stone, she amplifies the magic of conscious businesses through divinely inspired tech services and education. She offers a unique fusion of channeled guidance, archetypal journeying, and Akashic education through her online community, The Inner Well. We get to it all in this episode, from Brit’s journey to discovering the power connecting with the Akashic Records has, to the lessons she has learned through her interpretation of the records. As well as the ways we can use them for interpersonal development through practices of feeling our intuition, meditation, and prayer. We also chat about the messiness of spirituality and why it’s ok that our wellness journey will never be perfect. Listen to the full episode now to learn more about this unique spiritual modality! WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
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| 08 Jun 2021 | 95 | Embracing Your Single Season [Solo Episode] | 00:50:31 | |
Have you ever had a season or period of time that feels like an extended lonely season, which has likely been exacerbated by the pandemic? Do you jump from relationship to relationship to find your worth? Today’s episode is one that has been on my heart for a really long time. I’m diving into my extended single season. I’ve been single for 4 years now and it wasn’t by accident. Believe me, I’ve had my fair share of good and bad relationships. Relationships where I think I’ve found my person. Relationships that I knew weren’t right for me but I went into them anyway trying to find a connection, a sense of purpose. In the past four years, I have had moments where I loved it and where I hated it. I’ve had moments where I resented it and moments where I resented myself and others. And I’ve had moments of incredible peace and gratitude for where I am and where I’m at. The really interesting thing about this place of just being that I’m currently in, is I’ve felt really big shifts all around me. For the first time ever I feel like I’m slowly but surely being seen. I’m attracting new experiences and people that are truly in alignment with my standards and what I’ve envisioned for myself. In this episode, I discuss:
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| 27 Nov 2018 | 9 | Liberation and Healing Through Yoga with Abiola Akanni | 01:11:17 | |
Today, we’re talking to Abiola Akanni, of Yoga by Biola. Abiola is a wellness entrepreneur best known for the Divine Feminine Workshop, and her unique yoga format Trap Vinyasa: A Body Positive Yoga Experience. Her yoga journey started 10 years ago after a bad drug habit and scoliosis diagnosis. Once she began applying yogic philosophy to her life she created a process of self-examination called the 5 self healing benefits of yoga in order to identify areas of growth. Currently, Abiola is focused on getting more yoga teachers of color teaching in their communities through her upcoming Trap Vinyasa mentorship program where she will be training the next generation of teachers to share the Trap Vinyasa format. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 05 Sep 2023 | The History of Self-Care: A Revolutionary Act [That Wasn’t In My Textbook Podcast] | 00:57:43 | |
We’re warming things back up! New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming soon, but in the meantime we’re revisiting some inspiring conversations you need to hear. This week we’re sharing a conversation I had the opportunity to guest on from the That Wasn’t In My Textbook podcast hosted by Toya Coleman. In this episode, uncover the radical and revolutionary history of self-care. Listen to learn about the connection between self-care and the women of the Black Panther Party, discuss the pretty and ugly sides of self-care, and so much more. In this episode, we talk about...
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| 12 Feb 2019 | 20 | Protecting Our Melanin with Shontay Lundy of Black Girl Sunscreen | 01:07:56 | |
Today, we’re talking to Shontay Lundy, founder of Black Girl Sunscreen. She was inspired to create Black Girl Sunscreen by her love of the outdoors, and dissatisfaction with sun protection products available on the market. She often hikes practices yoga and walks her bulldog on the beach. Unfortunately, she couldn’t find a sunscreen that would protect her from the sun without cramping her style. Like many women with dark skin tones, applying sunscreen meant dealing with the white residue left behind by traditional products—and it wasn’t a good look. Armed with an MBA and a personal vendetta against this unappealing residue, the New York-‐raised businesswoman started looking for a solution. She discovered that there were natural ingredients that could boost melanin production, offer proper UV protection and be fully absorbed by the skin. So, she worked with skin care experts to create Black Girl Sunscreen. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 23 Mar 2021 | 86 | How to Set Boundaries for Inner Peace and Healthier Relationships with Nedra Glover Tawwab | 00:55:04 | |
Having boundaries is a healthy habit. It's something that we all have to work on every day. Having healthy boundaries within ourselves and with others leads us to a more peaceful and happy life. Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries with family and friends? How do you navigate challenging situations? Today’s guest is Nedra Glover Tawwab. Nedra is diving deep into the importance of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries and how to navigate shifting your boundaries as we move through this new normal. Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 12 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling. Every day she helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues, and her gift is helping people create healthy relationships with themselves and others. You don’t want to miss this episode because Nedra isn’t holding anything back. She dives deep into family dynamics, navigating the boundaries within ourselves, and why it’s necessary to use our voice and ask for what we want. After this episode, you will be ready to take charge of your life and stand up for yourself, even when the people around us disagree. In this episode, we talk about...
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| 25 Jan 2022 | 121 | Reframing Your Relationship with Stuff – Decluttering + Organization for Mental Health | 00:46:22 | |
Continuing to look at how we can build systems and rituals rather than routines and lofty expectations, we’re looking at the part clutter plays in whether we move forward in becoming the person we are becoming. I speak a lot from the I today, sharing several examples of how decluttering my space and creating reset rituals have made an expansive impact on my well-being and ability to show up to myself. We also get into specific systems you can implement to remove clutter from your life. And bonus - Join us for the Reframing the Reset Challenge! It’s free and we’ve been doing it together as a community. Snag your roadmap here → balancedblackgirl.com/reset I ALSO TALK ABOUT…
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| 20 Sep 2022 | Having a Healthy Money Mindset and Becoming Recession-Proof with Chioma Njoku | 00:45:17 | |
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all of the messaging around money on social media and in the news? There are countless things vying for your attention and resources, and having a healthy money mindset is more important than ever. In this episode we’re talking to Chioma Njoku, the owner and Chief Mindful Operator at the Mindful Bookkeeper as well as the host of the Cheers to Your Prosperity podcast. Through her work as an accountant and financial coach, she helps coaches, consultants, and small business owners keep more of their hard-earned money without sacrificing the things that make life enjoyable. Listen to this episode to understand the building blocks of having a healthier relationship with money, and to learn how to overcome past financial mistakes. We Also Talk About…
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| 13 Oct 2020 | 77 | Intentional Friendships, Setting Healthy Boundaries, and Life-Changing Healthy Habits with Zuri Adele | 01:20:19 | |
Today, we’re having a heartfelt conversation with Zuri Adele. Zuri is an actor, currently known for her portrayal of Malika Williams on Freeform’s “Good Trouble.”
She is an alumna of Spelman College, UCLA’s school of theater, film, and television, and the British American Drama Academy, and a former acting teacher at both the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for girls in South Africa and UCLA.
Before “Good Trouble,” Zuri performed on many stages with Georgia Shakespeare, the SITI Company of New York, and the UCLA MFA Acting program.
She is passionate about wellness, access to education, and social justice, Zuri launched and oversees the Zuri Adele Fellowship for HBCU Alumni, which provides support for HBCU graduates pursuing their Master of Fine Arts degrees in theater, film, and/or television.
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| 02 May 2023 | How to Receive What You’re Calling In & Exploring Plant Medicine with Good Moms Bad Choices | 01:14:48 | |
It’s a new month, so you know that means a brand new series! This May, we're talking about expanding our minds, changing our thoughts, and taking care of our brain health. So, in this episode I’ve invited two previous guests back on the podcast — Erica Dickerson and Jamilah Mapp of Good Moms Bad Choices podcast. Erica and Milah are podcasters, writers and parents who host world-wide retreats and live shows that help you feel more connected to your authentic self and the women around you. Together, we talk about the importance of mindset, meeting our needs, overcoming guilt, and the power of plant medicine. We Also Talk About…
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| 22 Mar 2022 | How to Use Astrology to Manifest + Navigating Your Saturn Return with Shinobi Robeson of Black Girl Horoscope | 01:02:34 | |
We’re closing out our series on manifestation and celebrating the start of spring with a light-hearted conversation about all things astrology. Have you ever wondered how understanding your personal astrology can help you receive your manifestations? Tune in and find out. Our guest today is Shinobi Robeson of Black Girl Horoscope. Black Girl Horoscope is a supportive community celebrating cosmic wellness for melanated folks and allies. She is incredibly thoughtful in all she shares and exudes Taurus queen energy. We get into the collective astrology for 2022, and deep dive into the next few astrological seasons coming up (specifically Aries through Leo season) and how we can tap into the unique energies each season brings. If you weren’t feeling the new year vibes in January, you may be feeling more aligned to start anew with the arrival of spring and Aries season, which marks the astrological new year. We also talk about…
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| 19 Jul 2022 | REWIND: How to Begin Your Healing Journey with Yasmine Cheyenne | 00:58:04 | |
What does it mean to heal? How can you facilitate your own healing journey? How can you continue to keep yourself going? If you're someone who is going on a healing journey you have probably asked yourself similar questions. In today's rewind episode, we're really going to talk about the necessary tools needed to truly heal ourselves and healing in a very practical sense. My guest today is Yasmine Cheyenne. Yasmine is an advocate for mental health and self-healing expert. Yasmine is also known for her transformative teachings around self-healing which she offers through keynote speeches, corporate presentations, and one-on-one coaching. Her instruction has helped thousands of students take control of their financial and physical health by creating boundaries, designing their dream job, finding the love of their life, and more. Yasmine discusses how we can break the cycle of negative self-talk and empower ourselves. And we also dive into discernment, boundaries, and looking after ourselves. Yasmine’s knowledge of boundaries, self-awareness & self-acceptance, and healing ourselves comes at a time when women are feeling out of alignment. Hit play if you’re ready for a real discussion on boundaries, making space for ourselves, and being worthy! We Also Talk About:
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| 14 Dec 2021 | REWIND: Human Design 101 + Following Your Own Path with Jas The Moon Mother | 01:05:25 | |
As we begin to lean in and think about the person we want to be for this next year, recentering and connecting back to who we authentically are is a pretty great start. This conversation with Jas is one I come back to time and again, and I find it to be really inspiring when it comes to trusting myself. Jas The Moon Mother is a writer, speaker, and truth-teller empowering us to unearth our individual Divine Destiny through the lens of Human Design My favorite quote from the conversation is that "we're called human BEings, and not human DOings". Human Design is such a powerful tool for learning how we operate and the kind of environments or situations that allow us to flow with ease in life. We're meant to enjoy life, so let's definitely lean in and start doing that more. WE ALSO TALK ABOUT…
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| 10 Jan 2023 | How to Practice Digital Self-Care: Knowing When to Unplug + Tending to Your Digital Spaces | 00:34:09 | |
Screen time has a way of sneaking up on us, and before we know it, our time for the things we really want to do is gone. So this week, we’re continuing the Reframing the Reset series with a topic we’ve all struggled with at some point — digital self-care. In this episode, I discuss some best practices to help keep you in the driver’s seat on your devices. And I share some tools I’ve used to help organize my digital world that I hope will be helpful to you as well. I also talk about…
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| 08 Feb 2019 | Feel Good Friday #5 - Creating a Relaxing Night Routine | 00:12:17 | |
A few weeks back on Feel Good Friday we talked about creating a morning self-care routine. Today, we’re talking about creating a night time routine. Having a solid night routine can help you get more rest, properly recover from workouts, and improve your focus for the next day. Tune in for three simple tips to help you create a relaxing nighttime routine that works for you! Mentioned in this episode... If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook.
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| 22 Jun 2021 | 97 | Creating Space + Keeping Promises to Yourself | 00:24:19 | |
Ask yourself, what is it that you truly want? Where do you want to be? What does your best life look like? How do you want to feel? Many people think being busy and piling more work on your plate means you’re productive and making more money but that is not reality. Busy is not a badge of honor. In this episode, I’m opening up about my struggles with creating space in my life to do the things I truly love and that bring me joy. During a recent meditation, I realized that a lot of my actions are actually creating the exact opposite effect of what it is I want to feel. And that a lot of my daily actions are the exact opposite of what I actually tend to preach on this show. Trust me, I'm not all-knowing or perfectly balanced. Sometimes we need to call ourselves in and have those moments of honesty and I am no exception. Tune in to hear ways to create space in your life from exactly where you are and with exactly what you have. In this episode, I discuss:
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| 12 Mar 2019 | 24 | Elevating Marginalized Voices Through Strength Training with Maria Rodriguez | 01:08:46 | |
Today, we’re talking to Maria Rodriguez, founder of Fear Her Fight Athletics, a company that reinforces the lense of intersectional feminism in the strength space. Maria is a competitive powerlifter and a strength and conditioning coach based in Tacoma Washington. She coaches individuals remotely on a sliding scale and personal trains all levels. She aims to make training more accessible for the LGBTQ+ community at her gym and offers an inclusive space on Friday nights to lift. Her work is deeply rooted in her community and uses her skills to elevate access to wellness for those around her. On June 1-2 2019, Maria is hosting the second annual Womxns Strength Summit. The Womxns Strength Summit is a weekend where we can explore the monumental power of what it means to be strong. Register for the Womxns Strength Summit here.
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| 16 May 2023 | Embracing Neurodivergence & Developing Squiggly-Brained Systems with Janelle Pearson | 01:08:44 | |
We often put so much pressure on ourselves to think and work in a strictly linear way. But so many of us just aren’t wired like that! And despite what we may believe, it doesn’t doom us to a life we don’t love. So in this episode, we’re continuing with our Mindset May series and talking about staying balanced in life when you’re neuro-spicy with Janelle Pearson. Janelle is an actress and community manager at one of my favorite companies—Holisticism. Together, we talk about living life with squiggly brains that don’t like to cooperate with the status quo. We Also Talk About…
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| 26 Oct 2021 | BONUS | Guided Meditation to Help You Feel More Present | 00:08:01 | |
Do you need help feeling more present and grounded? This guided meditation is for you. Join me for a brief meditation to help you connect with your body and senses in this moment to ease feelings of overwhelm. I'll be back next week with a brand new episode series about dreaming big and taking your power back. IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations Advertising Inquiries: advertising@redcircle.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balanced Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 16 Feb 2021 | REWIND: Creating Holistic Wellness Habits That Stick with Alina Brown | 00:46:54 | |
Today’s episode is a rewind interview with guest Alina Brown, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner co-founder of WellnessCon, and creator of the Auralign Planner. Alina creates video content for her Wellness YouTube channel called ‘Alina Alive,’ where she helps her subscribers take practical steps to deepen their wellness journeys. In 2019, Alina co-founded WellnessCon, an annual outdoor wellness conference dedicated to promoting diversity in the wellness space while fostering a community for wellness lovers, wellness influencers, and conscious companies. Alina is also the creator of the Auralign Planner, a weekly planner focused on seasonal intention-setting and key astrological events. Alina truly believes that just as nature works synergistically to foster diverse rainforests and deep-sea life, we as humans can best thrive and achieve optimal health synergistically through working together.
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| 10 Nov 2020 | 79 | How to Build Body Awareness + Remote Work Wellness Practices with Tarin Calmeyer | 00:56:45 | |
Today, we’re talking to Tarin Calmeyer. Tarin is committed to sharing practical tools to understand the body, energy, and mindfulness to take her clients from stress to success. She is a Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness Coach with a background in Osteopathy. Tarin has more than 10 years of experience coaching burnt-out people around the world to reconnect with their bodies and minds. Tarin has focused her teachings around holistically approaching the aspects that contribute to overall wellbeing. She has extensive experience working with brands from Women’s Health to Puma to Movenpick Resorts to create engaging wellness experiences and content. In 2020, Tarin founded Remote Team Wellness as a solution for forward-thinking companies to prioritize their people’s wellbeing by connecting them to world-class wellness instructors and facilitators. She is a beacon of light and love and we’re so grateful for the opportunity to share her story and mission.
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| 25 Jul 2023 | How to Be Patient While Waiting For Your Manifestations [REWIND] | 00:37:58 | |
Have you ever felt impatient while waiting for your manifestations to come through? Same, friend. And I’m talking all about it in this rewind episode from March of 2022. Though I didn’t consciously know what manifestation until my 20’s, I realized I’d been manifesting my entire life. In fact, we all have. We all have the power to manifest, and we are all constantly manifesting whether we’re aware of it or not. And when we become aware, we’re able to intentionally tap into our manifestation power. I discuss my personal experiences learning about and understanding manifestation, some manifestations I’ve had come through, and how I’m learning to be patient and prepare for my manifestations to come through in the physical realm. I also talk about…
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| 17 Nov 2020 | Unpacking My Wellness Journey: Body Image, Mindfulness, and Inner Work | 00:55:47 | |
In this solo episode of Balanced Black Girl Podcast, I’m sharing how my wellness journey has evolved over time. From early childhood experiences to the intersection of body image and career, today’s episode is an honest reflection on how our relationship with ourselves can evolve over time. In this episode, I talk about…
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| 14 May 2019 | 33 | The Power of Black Literature with Harmony Tamaalevea | 00:38:59 | |
Today, we’re talking to Harmony Tamaalevea, the founder of The Literacy Lounge. The Literacy Lounge is a monthly subscription box that highlights Black literature while promoting reading as a means to a less stressful life. Getting diagnosed with Lupus at age 18 shaped her outlook on life, and helped her shift her perspective on all things health and wellness. This episode will inspire you to see self-care in a whole new way. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 16 Apr 2019 | 29 | Unleashing Your Brilliance with Clarissa Rodriguez of She Rocks at College | 00:41:33 | |
Today, we’re talking to Clarissa Rodriguez, founder of She Rocks at College. Clarissa is a college study skills expert, Part-time Labor and Delivery Nurse and proud AfroLatina who helps college women earn better grades and minimize the stress and overwhelm that comes with being a busy, working college student.
Clarissa is a first generation Dominican-American and was a first generation college student who started her schooling with dreams of working in medicine. After her college career got off to a discouraging start that made her question whether she could make it in the medical field, Clarissa dedicated herself to learning valuable study techniques and strategies that often aren’t taught to students from marginalized backgrounds. In addition to balancing her nursing career, she teaches women how to understand and unleash their brilliance in the classroom and beyond. We had an insightful, inspiring conversation about the reality of being a first-generation college student, and how nontraditional students can thrive. In this episode, we talk about…
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| 10 Aug 2021 | REWIND: Releasing Self-Judgment and Perfectionism with Shirin Eskandani | 01:00:10 | |
Today's rewind episode features an interview with coach, speaker, writer, and one of my favorite people Shirin Eskandani of Wholehearted Coaching. She has been a featured wellness expert on the Today Show and Cosmopolitan Magazine. Certified by the International Coach Federation, her holistic approach to transformation is influenced by her background in guided meditation, spirituality, and the arts. Prior to building her successful coaching business, she was an award-winning opera singer, performing at Carnegie Hall and The Metropolitan Opera. She is the co-founder of Brown Girl Brunch and has been a featured speaker at ALT Summit, Well Summit, the Assemblage, and Soho House. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…
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| 07 Sep 2021 | BONUS: Self-Love Meditation | 00:09:53 | |
Next week we're diving into our relationships and connection series. To prepare, enjoy this guided meditation to help you cultivate a deeper appreciation and better relationship with yourself. Grab your headphones and set aside 10 minutes to connect with yourself. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balanced Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | How to Stay Balanced When You Have A Side Hustle | 00:50:06 | |
Today I’m kicking off our business and entrepreneurship series sharing my experiences having various side hustles. From podcasting, to personal training, to working in retail and corporate at the same time, I’ve done it all and I’ve learned a lot about how to find your balance while juggling multiple careers. If you’re interested in having your own business and don’t know where to start, or want to run and grow a business without burning yourself out, this episode is for you. In this episode I talk about…
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| 06 Dec 2022 | Rest and Digest: Reset Your Circadian Rhythm and Winter Self-Care to Feel Happy and Whole | 00:36:06 | |
For me and so many others, Winter can be draining and leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and our communities. So as we move toward the end of 2022, I find myself thinking of ways to be prepared for the holiday season and Winter blues. In this solo episode, I encourage you to think of Winter as a call to rest, set the stage to call in your manifestations, and channel the energy of the Winter Solstice to prepare for the bloom. I share my favorite ways to stay balanced, set boundaries, and be financially well. I also talk about…
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| 26 Apr 2019 | Feel Good Friday 16: The Importance of Alone Time | 00:09:29 | |
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we are talking about the importance of alone time. Spending time alone can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, having time to yourself can be one of the best things you can do for your health. Whether you have a packed calendar and never have a moment to yourself, you intentionally fill your time to avoid spending time alone, or if you’re in a season of having a lot of alone time and you’re ready for a change, this episode has useful insight to help you make the most of your time to yourself. RESOURCES:
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| 22 Mar 2019 | Feel Good Friday #11 - How to engage in positive self-talk | 00:13:06 | |
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we are diving into the importance of self-talk. It can be so tempting to fall down the rabbit hole of negative self-talk. But often times, the language we use to speak to ourselves is far more harsh, and less compassionate than what we would ever say to anyone else. We’re going to dive into why positive self-talk is so important, how to decode and understand the negative self-talk we frequently engage in and how to engage in positive self-talk (without feeling cheesy). RESOURCES: If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook.
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| 24 May 2022 | Daily Healing Rituals + Using Your Voice to Heal with Ashley Curtis | 01:02:26 | |
Welcome to our new series, Modalities of Healing. In this series, we’ll be exploring what it means to heal from the inside out and emphasizing healing as a source of joy. Our first conversation will leave you feeling incredibly supported in your healing journey, and ready to implement a few new practices shared by our amazing guest, Ashley Curtis. Ashley is the founder of The Journey Healing Oasis and is a Goddess, Healer, Yogi, spiritual doula, sound therapist, soul care coach, wellness advocate, Actress, director, and Writer. She hails from a long line of powerful spiritual healers such as her grandmother who is an ordained Evangelist and her Mother, an ordained evangelist and clairvoyant. Ashley also has over 8 years of experience with Applied Behavior Analysis. And was certified as an Energy Healing Practitioner at The Mystic Living School based in LA. In this episode, we explore sound and energy healing. We Also Talk About…
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| 10 May 2019 | Feel Good Friday #18: Finding Balance For Side Hustlers | 00:16:44 | |
In this Feel Good Friday episode, we’re talking about a hot topic: side hustles. The internet is constantly telling us we all need to start side hustles and seek entrepreneurship - but do we really? Entrepreneurship isn’t a glamorous path to take, especially while you are working another job to pay the bills. If you’re on the fence about side hustling, or have a side hustle and want to take it to the next level, this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk about…
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