Blueprint_thepodcast Desiree

On the Season One Finale, I had an intimate conversation with my friend Fidelis about the different layers of mental health. We talked about the struggles that come with sustaining a friendship and other relationships when your mental state is unstable. We also discussed the stigma and negative connotations that are associated with having a mental health diagnosis. I mentioned in the episode that I don't like calling it "issues" but instead I say mental "status" or "state" because when I think of mental health, I think it’s all about where you are or the state of mind you're in each day and we all use different coping mechanisms to maintain a manageable baseline.

On this episode I sat down with my friend Taylor. We discussed the role of the black man in society, we talked about his music and the newspaper he started with his father and the idea of staying motivated and keeping the momentum after starting a project. We also discussed the guilt that sometimes comes with not accomplishing the things we've set out to do in a specific timeframe. The conversation centered around following our path, being guided by the universe, and ultimately moving through life with LOVE.

On Part 2 of the Dating episode, I sit down with the men to discuss our perspectives on relationships and how some men approach this topic. I spoke to my friends Bolt and Rocky about the traits their ideal partner needs to have in order for the relationship to work. We touched on the different characteristics they embody themselves; and how these qualities affect their dating life; and ultimately what they consider when deciding to pursue someone or enter into a relationship. We also discussed some of the unhealthy habits we all sometimes exhibit that may not be as helpful in fostering a strong and productive relationship.

On this second episode I sat down with my friends Crystal Reed and Nakisha Wells and we talked about relationships and the pressures that come with dating for women. We discussed the pressures that come with dating after reaching your 30’s, we touched on different ideas that are perpetuated by society and the ones we subscribe to as women. We explored the things we desire from relationships and the reality of dating, and we also talked about everything that comes with the “ Dating Game” and the difference between wanting to be in a relationship and wanting to just date someone.

In this first episode, I sit down with my friend Ekene Mbaike and we discuss our different concepts of happiness, how much importance we both put on the word,  how it affects our daily lives, and what makes us ultimately happy.  

On this trailer episode, join host Desiree Sakho as she sits down with her friend and graphic designer Alex Tharnish for a little Q and A.. She gives a brief background on who she is, and gives us a look into the process of recording her first ever podcast Blueprint_thepodcast.