Not Your Around The Way Gworl

Rakedia (Ke)
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Welcome to Not Your Around the Way Gworl Podcast—where real conversations meet real growth. I’m your host, Rakedia, and for the past seven years this podcast has been a place where we laugh, learn, heal, and navigate life together. Whether we’re talking about faith, motherhood, nursing school, entrepreneurship, friendships, finances, pop culture, or becoming the woman God created us to be, every episode is filled with honest conversations that remind you you’re not walking this journey alone. This is a community for women who are choosing growth over comfort, peace over chaos, and purpose over perfection. So grab your favorite coffee, put your headphones on, and join the conversation. Welcome to the family. This is Not Your Around the Way Gworl.

Episodes

  1. 6h ago

    Burn It Down, Build It Better 💋

    Same heart. Bigger vision. Better energy. This week on Not Your Around the Way Gworl Podcast, we’re talking about what happens when you hit a season where you don’t necessarily want a whole new life… you just want to build the next version more intentionally. This episode is personal. With my dad’s birthday coming up, I’ve been thinking a lot about legacy, family, faith, grief, sisterhood, confidence, and what we choose to carry forward. My dad passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2016, so seeing the recent FDA approval of a new targeted treatment for certain pancreatic cancer patients was incredibly bittersweet. I wish options like this had been available when he was fighting, but I’m genuinely grateful for the families who may have another option today. I’m also sharing what it meant to see my dad’s military service honored and talking about one of the things I’m proudest that he left behind: his book, Discipleship Boot Camp for the Kingdom of God by Dr. Darryl J. Bryant Sr. If you’re intentionally building your relationship with God, I truly believe his book can be a meaningful resource. Supporting it also means supporting my family lineage and helping keep something my dad created moving forward. I’m so proud of him. 💜 We’re also getting into something very close to my heart this season: building a deeper relationship with my older sister. We’ve realized we have so much in common—from being bookworms to loving gardening—and I don’t want us to simply know that we’re sisters. I want us to actually know each other. I’m talking sister trips, summer vacations with our kids, holiday dinners, random phone calls, cousin memories, books, gardens, laughter, and finally putting some of those “girl, we need to get together” conversations on the actual calendar. 😂 Because sometimes legacy isn’t only what someone leaves behind. Sometimes it’s what the people they leave behind decide to build together. And of course, we’re still talking about reinvention, visibility, confidence, walking into rooms, pouring into people who pour back, and refusing to shrink just because somebody else is uncomfortable with you knowing your worth. 💋 In This Episode: ● Honoring my dad as his birthday approaches ● Grief ten years later and how it changes ● New progress in pancreatic cancer treatment ● My dad’s military legacy ● Discipleship Boot Camp for the Kingdom of God ● Strengthening my relationship with my older sister ● Half-sibling relationships and choosing closeness as adults ● Sister trips, family vacations & holiday traditions ● Creating relationships between our children ● Reinventing your life without rejecting your past ● Becoming more visible and entering new rooms ● Confidence vs. arrogance ● Why I’m no longer shrinking to make other people comfortable ● Building something worth leaving behind As with any dietary supplement, review the ingredients and directions and speak with a healthcare professional if you have questions about whether it’s appropriate for you. 📖 Support My Dad’s Legacy Discipleship Boot Camp for the Kingdom of God by Dr. Darryl J. Bryant Sr. If you’re working on strengthening your relationship with God and becoming more intentional about your faith, I would love for you to support my dad’s work. It means so much to me and my family. 💜 💌 Join the Conversation Have you reached a season where you suddenly wanted to change everything? What are you keeping, what are you releasing, and what relationships are you becoming more intentional about? And tell me about someone you’ve lost whose influence still shows up in your life today. 📧 Rakediab87@gmail.com 💜 Girl… Remember You’re not starting from nothing. You come from something. Honor where you came from, strengthen the branches that matter, and build something beautiful enough to leave behind. Same heart. Bigger vision. Better energy. And yes, baby… the price is still up. 💋✨

  2. 5d ago

    Booked, Busy & Still Outside 💋

    Handle your business, invest in yourself, and still have a life. This week on Not Your Around the Way Gworl Podcast, we’re talking about something every grown woman deserves to hear: You can handle your responsibilities and still enjoy yourself. In this episode, I’m getting into my current pre-fall reset, investing in myself aesthetically, and why I’m no longer waiting for a special occasion to look good, feel good, and go somewhere cute. We’re talking: 💇🏽‍♀️ Hair, brows, nails, skincare, and the little enhancements that make you feel polished
🧥 Thrifting wardrobe pieces and making them look expensive
✂️ Getting clothes tailored and hemmed to fit MY body
👜 Mixing thrifted pieces with a designer shoe or bag
💋 Why style is more about the eye than the price tag
🍸 Grown-woman “outside” — dinners, jazz lounges, bookstores, rooftops, football games, and still being home at a reasonable hour 😂
🥂 Why joy shouldn’t be something you only allow yourself after burnout
📖 Me and Flex still looking for our next book after Enigma
📺 Y’all still running our unpaid entertainment department because the TV recommendations have been HITTING
🏈 Baltimore Ravens season being back and fall officially loading 🖤💜
💻 The Gworl Lounge continuing to come together behind the scenes And yes… We’re also talking about spending money on yourself without guilt. Because sometimes investing in yourself looks like savings, therapy, or education… And sometimes? It looks like the hair appointment and a perfectly hemmed pair of trousers. 😂💅🏽 The goal isn’t to become somebody else. It’s to refine the woman you already are. Thrift the piece. Tailor the fit. Carry the bag. 📚 Today’s Sponsor: BooksRun My student girlies already know textbooks can be disrespectfully expensive. 😂 BooksRun makes it easier to buy, rent, and sell textbooks while helping students save money. Support the podcast using my affiliate link: https://booksrun.com/?afk=29295 🏈 For My Sports Betting Baddies Football season is officially here, which means the parlays are back too. 😂💸 If you’re already into sports betting and want to try FanDuel, use my invite link: Join me on FanDuel — terms apply:
https://fndl.co/v4r69zj Make sure you use my invite link when you sign up. And keep it cute and responsible — only play with what you can comfortably afford to lose, and only where sports betting is legal and you meet the age requirements. We are NOT putting bill money on the Ravens. 😂🖤💜 💌 Let’s Talk I want to know: What’s your current aesthetic investment? New hair?
Brows?
Nails?
A wardrobe refresh?
Getting your clothes tailored?
Skincare?
A whole new look? And my thrift girlies… Tell me your BEST thrift find. Especially if you paired it with a designer bag or shoe and had the whole outfit looking like money. 😂💅🏽 Also send me and Flex the next book we need to read and keep those TV recommendations coming! 📧 Rakediab87@gmail.com 🎵 Music Disclaimer Any music heard in or associated with this episode belongs to its respective copyright owners. Not Your Around the Way Gworl Podcast does not claim ownership of any third-party music. Any music used is for entertainment purposes only and is not presented as original music owned by the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with somebody who understands the assignment: The price is up, the fit is custom, the standards are higher, and no…we are not negotiating. 💋✨

  3. Aug 18

    Selective Energy Only 💅🏽

    Cute, collected, and not doubling back. This week on Not Your Around the Way Gworl Podcast, we’re getting into selective energy, grown-woman boundaries, and knowing when to leave people exactly where they got weird. 😂💅🏽 Life lately has actually been treating me good. School is going amazing, The Gworl Lounge Discord is coming together, school shopping is officially DONE, and we’re ready for the 24th. And most importantly… FOOTBALL IS BACK! 🏈🖤💜 Baltimore Ravens over here, baby! Fall is loading, cozy Sundays are coming, and yes, I will absolutely be coaching from my couch like the team can hear me. 😂 Me and Flex have also been loving the TV recommendations y’all sent us, so keep them coming because apparently my listeners have excellent taste. And Enigma by C.W. Barnes?! BABY. 🌶️😂 That book was AMAZING. Y’all did not oversell it at all. Now the pressure is on because me and Flex need our next read, and the bar is officially HIGH. But the real conversation this week? Old friendships trying to spin the block. We’re talking about what happens when someone quietly checks out of a friendship, leaves you wondering what happened, and then comes back later expecting the same access. At this stage of my life… I’m not chasing clarity. I’m not investigating weird energy. And I’m definitely not reopening every door just because somebody decided to knock again. In this episode, we’re talking about: 💅🏽 Leaving people where they got weird
💎 Why forgiveness and access are NOT the same thing
✨ Being kind without being overly accessible
🥂 Why peace is one of life’s real luxuries
💜 Trusting what people show you
🚪 Knowing when a closed door needs to stay closed
📖 Finding me and Flex another book after Enigma
📺 More binge-worthy TV recommendations
🏈 Baltimore Ravens season being officially BACK
💻 The latest on The Gworl Lounge Because sometimes there’s no big argument. No dramatic ending. No speech. You simply notice the shift… adjust your access and continue looking fabulous. 💅🏽 🩺 Today’s Sponsor: Scope Nursing My nursing girlies, this one is for you. Scope Nursing is an AI-powered study tool designed specifically for nursing students. It can help turn your course materials into exam-style practice questions and help you stay organized throughout the semester. Use my referral code: Z6HYV2D 💜 I Want to Hear From You Would you reconnect with an old friend who randomly checked out of the friendship and later came back wanting the same closeness? And since y’all came through with the TV recommendations… What should me and Flex read next after Enigma? Send the spicy reads, romance, thrillers, plot twists, and anything else we need to add to the list. 😂 📧 Rakediab87@gmail.com 🎵 Music Disclaimer Any music featured or heard in connection with this episode belongs to its respective copyright owners. Not Your Around the Way Gworl Podcast does not claim ownership of any third-party music. Any music included is used as part of the podcast’s entertainment content and is not presented as original music owned by the show. Stay blessed.
Stay cute.
Stay discerning.
Protect your peace.
And cheer for the Ravens. 🖤💜😂 Access to you is a privilege, not a lifetime membership. Sometimes you can miss the memories… and still decline the reunion. 💅🏽

  4. Aug 10

    Girl… Spotify Had Other Plans 😂

    Well…plot twist. If you noticed a couple of episodes disappeared, no, you were not imagining things. Spotify made me remove two episodes because of the DJ intro I was using. And baby…I loved that intro. 😂 But copyright said absolutely not, so here we are with a fresh sound, fresh energy, and the same gworl. Honestly, it’s giving unexpected rebrand. In this episode of Not Your Around the Way Gworl Podcast, we’re laughing through the reset, catching up on life, and talking about the little things making everyday life feel a little more fun. We’re getting into: 💜 Why sometimes you just have to adjust and keep it moving
🎹 Nash turning 12 and officially entering his 7th grade era
🎷 How my little Mozart has pulled me into my jazz era
📖 Me and Flex getting ready to start Enigma by C.W. Barnes — and apparently it’s SPICY 🌶️😂
📺 Why me and Flex desperately need a new binge-worthy series
☕ My forever obsession with Harry & Sons Sunset Cinnamon Tea
💻 The possibility of creating The Gworl Lounge, a Discord community for us to connect outside of the podcast
✨ Learning to laugh at the plot twists instead of letting them ruin the whole vibe Sometimes the reset isn’t the end. Sometimes it’s just the upgrade you didn’t ask for. 😂 So grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and let’s have a conversation. 🩺 Today’s Sponsor: Scope Nursing My nursing girlies, this one is for you. Scope Nursing is an AI-powered study tool designed for nursing students that helps turn your course materials into exam-style practice questions and makes studying a little easier. If you want to check it out, use my referral code: Z6HYV2D 🎷 My Current Jazz Pick Nash has officially pulled me into my jazz era, so I’m sharing one of the songs I’ve been loving lately: Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/0kuI1W0TxINXsHrrcHiMQS?si=OgvDu7P3RNOkDA9FxE-hog&utm_source=copy-link And please send me your jazz recommendations because we are officially curating the vibe over here. 😂 📺 I Need Y’all’s Help! Me and Flex need a new show to binge. Give me drama, mystery, thriller, romance, mess…whatever you’ve got. But please don’t send me anything that takes six episodes to get good. 😂 I need episode one to grab me. And if you’ve already read Enigma… NO SPOILERS! 🌶️😂 💜 The Gworl Lounge? I’m seriously thinking about starting a Discord community for us — especially my working nursing school girlies, book lovers, healthcare women, and anyone just trying to navigate everyday life. A space to talk about nursing, work, books, relationships, faith, TV, music, wins, bad days…all of it. Would you join? 📧 Let’s Connect Send me your: 📺 TV series recommendations
🎷 Favorite jazz artists or playlists
📖 Enigma thoughts — spoiler free!
💜 Thoughts on joining The Gworl Lounge Email: Rakediab87@gmail.com If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share it with somebody who knows sometimes you just have to fix your lip gloss and keep it moving. 😂💜

  5. Jul 13

    Can We Talk About Relationships?

    Relationships can be beautiful… But let’s be honest—they can also be complicated. In this week’s episode of Not Your Around the Way Gworl Podcast, we’re having an honest conversation about love, communication, boundaries, and learning how to love someone without losing yourself in the process. I’m sharing some of the lessons I’ve been learning through this season of life, balancing nursing school, motherhood, work, relationships, and still making time to pour back into myself. We’ll also catch up on life lately, including: 🩺 Clinicals at UNC 🧠 Studying Mental Health and what it’s been teaching me 🏡 Thrifting for my future home 📚 Becoming a future Nurse Practitioner—one class at a time ☕ My favorite way to recharge with a good book, hot tea, vinyl records, and Olivia Dean on repeat In this episode, we’re talking about: 💜 Why healthy love shouldn’t require you to lose yourself 💜 Learning to communicate instead of just reacting 💜 Why alone time is healthy—not selfish 💜 Building relationships that support your growth 💜 Protecting your peace while still loving deeply 💜 Trusting God through every season of life and love Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do for yourself is slow down, recharge, and remember who you are outside of your responsibilities and relationships. So grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and let’s have a conversation. ⸻ 📚 Today’s Sponsor: BooksRun College textbooks don’t have to break the bank. Whether you’re looking to buy, rent, or sell textbooks, BooksRun makes it easy to save money while chasing your educational goals. Support the podcast by using my affiliate link: https://booksrun.com/?afk=29295 ⸻ 📧 Let’s Connect I’d love to hear from you! Tell me where you’re listening from, what season of life you’re in, or simply say hello. For business inquiries, collaborations, sponsorships, and product reviews, feel free to reach out by email. If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need this conversation. Thank you for being part of the Not Your Around the Way Gworl Podcast family. 💜

  6. Jul 6

    The Soft Life Isn’t What You Think It Is

    Hey friends! 💜 I hope everyone had an amazing Fourth of July! In this week’s episode of Not Your Around the Way Gworl Podcast, we’re catching up on everything that’s been happening lately. I’m sharing updates from my clinicals at UNC, what I’ve been learning in Mental Health nursing, my latest thrift finds for my future home, and why I’ve realized that building your dream doesn’t happen overnight. Then we’re diving into today’s conversation about the “soft life.” Social media has us believing a soft life is all about luxury, but I believe it starts with something much deeper—peace. We’re talking about: 🩺 Life as a nursing student 🏡 Thrifting for my future home 🧠 What mental health has been teaching me 🤍 Protecting your peace 👭 Outgrowing one-sided friendships ✝️ Trusting God with the things we can’t carry ✨ Why becoming a Nurse Practitioner is still the dream 💜 And why the struggle may be real… but we’re going to make it. I hope this episode encourages you to slow down, protect your peace, and remember that the life you’re praying for is worth the journey. 🎧 Grab your favorite drink and let’s have a conversation. Sponsor 📚 BooksRun – Save money on textbooks by buying, renting, or selling your books. Use my affiliate link: https://booksrun.com/?afk=29295 💙 BetterHelp If you’re thinking about prioritizing your mental health, learn more through the link https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/ 📧 Let’s Connect I’d love to hear from you! Whether you’ve been here since day one or this is your first episode, send me an email and tell me where you’re listening from, what season of life you’re in, and what you’re becoming. Business inquiries, collaborations, sponsorships, and product reviews are also welcome. Thank you for being part of the Not Your Around the Way Gworl community. 💜

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Welcome to Not Your Around the Way Gworl Podcast—where real conversations meet real growth. I’m your host, Rakedia, and for the past seven years this podcast has been a place where we laugh, learn, heal, and navigate life together. Whether we’re talking about faith, motherhood, nursing school, entrepreneurship, friendships, finances, pop culture, or becoming the woman God created us to be, every episode is filled with honest conversations that remind you you’re not walking this journey alone. This is a community for women who are choosing growth over comfort, peace over chaos, and purpose over perfection. So grab your favorite coffee, put your headphones on, and join the conversation. Welcome to the family. This is Not Your Around the Way Gworl.

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