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We talk about friendship again but this time with Friendship coach, Danielle Jackson. Danielle has dedicated the last couple years to studying female friendships and how to flourish within them. Her videos have recently blown up on Tik Tok and her advice has been sought after from women all over the country. Friendship is one of the most important relationships in our lives and we take the time in this episode to share advice, and tips to maintaining and dealing with friendships.I...

I sit with the Author of "White Feminism", Koa Beck, and dive into the difference between feminism as a practice vs white feminism. Koa shows us the limitations of white feminist practice and shares lots of stories and examples from real women on how it has affected them negatively. With recent laws in place that goes against women, we talk about ways we can truly come together and leave the individualistic mindsets and fight for our everyone. As a black woman who has identified as a feminist...

Sharing my excitement for my trip to NY and reuniting with all the people and things I love. And don't love, like potentially having to pay 250+ for box braids

I sit down with one of my longest friendships and discuss the key to maintaining long friendships and navigating adult friendships in general. We are no experts, but we wanted to share some gems we've learned so far in life as we reflect back on our friendships in the past and what we value most now. Send this episode to those friendships that were able to survive over the years through all of the growth and changes that came your way!If you enjoyed today's episode please like subscribe and s...

Back again with another episode, this time all the way in London!I go through and chat about my nostalgia about leaving Paris, and then getting detained and almost deported back to the US!!! It's been a wild couple of weeks but I'm happy to be settled and bring stability back to my life.If you enjoyed today's episode please make sure you like subscribe and share it with your friends.

In this episode I sit with the author of "In Every Mirror She's Black" and discuss the novel from cover to cover. Lola Akinmade Åkerström, the creator behind the novel, gets vulnerable and shares details on the inspiration behind the book, the characters and the storyline. She gives us lots of humor and realness when talking about the feedback she's gotten on her journey and even tips on how to go after what you want despite the obstacles that may come about. If you're curious about what it's...