For The Gurls

This show consists of three women, Breanna Aponte Smith & Cece Coston who are married, best friends, and took different paths to marriage. In this show, the hosts discuss marriage, dating, friendship, and family and offer their perspectives on working through specific problems to get the best out of life.

  1. Leslie Jackson: “She Was Misdiagnosed, Exhausted & Bloated — Then She Took Her Health Back”

    2025-08-07

    Leslie Jackson: “She Was Misdiagnosed, Exhausted & Bloated — Then She Took Her Health Back”

    This episode could change your health – and your life. Leslie Jackson was once a VP in tech sales, burned out, bloated, misdiagnosed with ADHD, and overmedicated. After years of brain fog, hormonal imbalance, and chronic fatigue, she decided to stop outsourcing her health to a broken system — and take control. Now a certified functional nutritionist and founder of Leslie Jackson Wellness, she joins us to share the untold truth about what’s really behind your exhaustion, belly fat, anxiety, and hormone chaos. In this conversation, we explore: • Why the modern healthcare system is failing women • How alcohol and overexercising are secretly damaging your body • The REAL reason you’re tired all the time (hint: it’s not just stress) • How to reclaim your body, energy, and confidence — starting today Whether you’re in your 20s burning the candle at both ends, or in your 30s wondering why you don’t feel like yourself anymore — this episode is your wake-up call. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations like this 📲 Follow Leslie: @lesliejacksonwellness 🌐 Learn more: https://lesliejacksonwellness.com 🎙️ Got a topic you’d love for us to cover? Request it at www.relationshiprestored.com/forthegurls 📲 Connect with us: For The Gurls on IG: @itsforthegurls Bre on IG: @breannaaponte Cece on IG: @cececoston Relationship Restored IG: @relationshiprestored If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and leave a review! Your support helps us keep the conversation going!

    1h 6m
  2. 3 Rounds of IVF Didn’t Work… Now We Have Twins. This Is What We Did! - Joy Kingsley-Ibeh

    2025-07-23

    3 Rounds of IVF Didn’t Work… Now We Have Twins. This Is What We Did! - Joy Kingsley-Ibeh

    Joy Kingsley-Ibeh had it all — a thriving career as a pro athlete, celebrity stylist, and CEO. But behind the scenes, she and her husband Oz were fighting a private battle: infertility. After three failed rounds of IVF in the U.S., heartbreak was beginning to feel like the norm… until they took a leap of faith — all the way to Nigeria. What happened next brought them twins, healing, and a story worth sharing with the world. In this powerful episode of For The Girls, Joy opens up about: – The emotional and financial toll of IVF – What led them to explore surrogacy in Nigeria – The cultural and medical differences she experienced – How her family played a key role in their journey – What she wants other women to know about alternative fertility paths This isn’t just a story about infertility. It’s about resilience, resourcefulness, and redefining what’s possible when the world tells you “no.” If you or someone you love is walking this road, this episode will give you hope. 🎙️ Got a topic you’d love for us to cover? Request it at www.relationshiprestored.com/forthegurls  📲 Connect with us: For The Gurls on IG: @itsforthegurls Bre on IG: @breannaaponte Cece on IG: @cececoston Relationship Restored IG: @relationshiprestored Joy: @joykingsleyibeh If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and leave a review! Your support helps us keep the conversation going!

    1h 19m
  3. Why Most People Struggle With Their Faith (And How To Fix It)

    2025-04-09

    Why Most People Struggle With Their Faith (And How To Fix It)

    In this episode of For The Girls, hosts Bre and Cece sit down with faith and purpose coach, author, and founder of Woman of Worth, Shakira Hemphill, to explore the raw and personal truth about faith, identity, and spiritual discipline. Shakira opens up about her journey from religious routine to intimate relationship with God—one that was tested, shaped, and refined through life’s hardest moments. This conversation dives deep into what it really means to know God versus simply knowing of Him. Together, they discuss: • Why going to church isn’t enough • The power of prayer, fasting, and authentic community • Letting go of fear, shame, and scarcity • How to keep your faith alive in a fast-paced world • Practical tools to deepen your relationship with God today This episode isn’t just for believers—it’s for anyone seeking something real, something deeper, and something that truly sustains. 👑 Learn more about the Woman of Worth movement: https://www.womenofworthinc.org/ 💬 Join the Relationship Restored (For The Gurls) Online Community or learn more HERE! 🎙️ Got a topic you’d love for us to cover? Request it HERE! 📲 Connect with us: For The Gurls on IG: @itsforthegurls Bre on IG: @breannaaponte Cece on IG: @cececoston Relationship Restored IG: @relationshiprestored If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and leave a review! Your support helps us keep the conversation going!

    1h 24m
  4. Professional Matchmaker: Why Dating Feels So Hard Right Now For Black Women

    2025-04-02

    Professional Matchmaker: Why Dating Feels So Hard Right Now For Black Women

    In this intimate conversation, Bre and Cece sit down with Naza Shelley, the visionary founder of CarpeDM, a revolutionary matchmaking service built specifically for Black women. Frustrated by dating apps that overlook the nuanced realities of successful Black women, Naza left her career as an attorney to build something radically different—an experience rooted in data, community, and intentional connection. In this episode, they explore: • Why traditional dating apps are failing Black women  • The value of coaching in the pursuit of real connection • How CarpeDM creates quality matches using video dates, balanced gender ratios, and curated experiences • What it means to be open, coachable, and realistic in your search for love • The mindset shift from scarcity to abundance in modern dating From deeply personal insights to inspiring success stories, Naza reminds us that love is not just possible—it’s worth building for. If you’ve ever felt unseen in dating, this conversation will leave you empowered and ready to reclaim your narrative.  💬 Join the Relationship Restored (For The Gurls) Online Community or learn more HERE! 🎙️ Got a topic you’d love for us to cover? Request it HERE! 📲 Connect with us: For The Gurls on IG: @itsforthegurls Bre on IG: @breannaaponte Cece on IG: @cececoston Relationship Restored IG: @relationshiprestored If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and leave a review! Your support helps us keep the conversation going!

    54 min

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This show consists of three women, Breanna Aponte Smith & Cece Coston who are married, best friends, and took different paths to marriage. In this show, the hosts discuss marriage, dating, friendship, and family and offer their perspectives on working through specific problems to get the best out of life.

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