Join Kim, Marquia, and Ednesha as they discuss what standards really are, where they come from, and how they shape the way we move through relationships, work, health, money, and self-worth. n this episode, the hosts share personal stories about walking away from disrespect, one-sided relationships, and work situations that asked them to shrink. They also break down practical ways to identify your non-negotiables and start living by them.Key topics In this episode: the hosts define standards as the things you are no longer willing to compromise on, whether in dating, friendship, food, travel, lifestyle, or work.Anisha shares why disrespect is a hard no for her, especially dismissal, overextension, and having her needs treated as an afterthought.The group discusses reciprocity, including the pain of supporting people who do not return care, encouragement, or respect.Kim Marquia talks about silence and being ignored as a boundary issue, especially in relationships where people disappear for days or weeks.The hosts compare how standards show up in different areas of life:Family boundaries come up as one of the hardest standards to maintain because guilt and obligation can make it difficult to hold the line.Work standards are tied to fair compensation, respect, growth, and not letting other people project limitations onto you.The conversation connects standards to entrepreneurship, especially the need to know your worth when pricing services and choosing clients.The hosts reflect on how life experiences, wounds, and role models all help shape what each person is willing to accept.The episode closes with practical tips for identifying non-negotiables, checking for alignment, and writing down the standards you want to live by.
