Own Your Era

Yolanda Russell
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Own Your Era

Welcome to Own Your Era—the podcast for women ready to rewrite the rules and take charge of their lives. Hosted by Yolanda Russell, a former ICU RN on a mission to help women embrace living a life that is real, raw, and FREE AF. This is your space to step into your power, live unapologetically, and embrace where you are in life—even if it’s not where you thought you’d be. From building better relationships to breaking free of societal pressures, we dive into the hard conversations that inspire you to grow, heal, and show up as your best self. Join us each week as we explore the journey of self-discovery, share stories of empowerment, and remind you that it’s never too late to claim the life you deserve. It’s your time. Your journey. Your era. Own .it

  1. MAY 6

    31. Summer Dating - Outdoor Dating Safety Tips

    Hey, bestie! It's getting hot, so we are taking off all our clothes and getting outside- LOL. But, speaking of outside - I wanted to give you some safety tips when it comes to dating, specifically around outdoor dates. I'll also share a few life updates about: Botox, being a hermit, and reading! Grab The Housemaid book mentioned HERE ---- Get 100+ of my best dating tips, advice, and a little tough love, Download The Dating Playbook now! ---- Hang with me on Instagram! https://www.theyolandarussell.com

    25 min

  2. APR 22

    30. A Massive Turn-Off in Dating & Relationships - The Comparison Trap

    Hey, Bestie! Today, I want to discuss the ONE thing that can be determinantal in dating (or relationships)...comparison. In this episode, I'll share a dirty little phrase that is a MAJOR turn -off and could be a block or even ending of a potential or current relationship. ---- Get 100+ of my best dating tips, advice, and a little tough love, Download The Dating Playbook now! ---- Hang with me on Instagram! https://www.theyolandarussell.com

    14 min

  3. APR 1

    29. Am I Still Childfree (Miscarriage and Answering Your Questions)

    Hey, bestie! I'm back - this episode is a bit of a life update about my recent miscarriage. Today, I'll share a bit about unintentionally getting pregnant, my chemical pregnancy, whether or not I'm still childfree, and what I'm learning as a woman. ILYSM. Here are the links to the story on IG: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 ---- Get 100+ of my best dating tips, advice, and a little tough love, Download The Dating Playbook now! ---- Hang with me on Instagram! https://www.theyolandarussell.com

    38 min

  4. MAR 11

    28. Dating with Herpes: Everything You Need & Want to Know feat. Tricia Wise aka Safe Slut

    Hey, Bestie! We are back with another epic guest interview! Today, I sit down with Tricia Wise, who you may know as Safe Slut on social media. Tricia is a NYC-based writer, Reiki Master, Herbalist, Esthetician, content creator, sex positivity goddess, witch, and queen of the best memes. In this episode, 5 years post-diagnosis, Tricia shares why she created Safe Slut and all things Herpes, STIs, and being sexually liberated. We dive deep into destigmatizing Herpes and just how common Herpes is. Grab your AirPods and listen to this on your next commute or while you're on your hot girl walk. Don't forget to give Tricia a follow (on IG) and share this episode with your besties! This link will take you to all things Safe Slut! Time Stamps: 1:00: Introduction 2:21: Where to find Tricia 2:56: The birth and mission of Safe Slut 5:08: How Tricia contracted Herpes - this story is juicy AF 7:18: Getting tested post exposure 8:00: Getting diagnosed with Herpes 8:34: The difference in transmission between HSV1 and HSV2 9:50: The low down on cold sores 11:06: Confronting the person that transmitted Herpes 11:16: Using the right language to share and disclose STI results 11:46: Tricia's outbreaks and evolution with time 12:20: Tricia's symptoms during her first outbreak 12:50: Medical management of Herpes 14:06: The emotional toll of Tricia's diagnosis and finding empowerment 15:00: Disclosing and communicating Herpes status for the first time (and now 5 years later) 17:51: Why knowing and disclosing your status is sexy AF 19:55: Why you have to ask for a Herpes test 21:48: Managing and recognizing Herpes triggers 22:29: Tricia's homemade tinctures and potions for Herpes 23:13: How Herpes 'moves around' in your nerves 24:00: What sex is safer with Herpes? Anal, oral, or vaginal sex? 24:55: How to have sex with an outbreak 25:55: Tricia's parents and her social media and OF 26:57: The 'STI' kink and monetizing Herpes 28:09: Can you get Herpes from drinking after people? 29:40: The stigma and understanding what Herpes really is 30:04: Why doctors don't automatically test for Herpes 31:23: Affording Herpes medications 32:05: The importance of being tested regularly and communication when having casual sex 34:25: Getting rejected because of Herpes 35:12: The most common type of HSV and oral sex 37:58: Herpes vaccine 38:37: How Herpes can lead to sex positivity 39:16: Tips to help you feel confident in your Herpes diagnosis 40:15: Tricia's Herpes offerings and resources Get 100+ of my best dating tips, advice, and a little tough love, Download The Dating Playbook now! ---- Hang with me on Instagram! https://www.theyolandarussell.com

    43 min

  5. FEB 26

    27. Dating, Sex, & Relationships from a Man's Perspective with James Manley

    Hey Bestie, you are in for a treat! The first man to grace the Date Better Podcast, my great friend and twin, James Manley. James is one of my favorite humans and I've personally watched his evolution into a more conscious, and healthy masculine every day. In this episode, we dive into all things dating, sex, and relationships from a man's perspective. Nothing was off limits, so grab your AirPods and come hang with James and me today. Time Stamps: 1:15: Introducing James 1:49: Why I asked James to come on the podcast 2:15: Where to find James online 3:00: What led James on a personal development journey 4:46: James' professional, entrepreneurial, personal, and fitness background 6:58: Breaking down men being 'busy' and finding time to date 11:00: Why men ghost 16:35: Texting in relationships 20:11: How men show their interest in women 22:09: Sliding in DMs 24:04: Who asks who out on a first date 24:45: Who pays on the first date 27:32: Coffee dates 30:07: The worst first date 30:23: Red flags you look for in women 32:22: Green flags you look for in women 35:02: PDA 36:30: Thoughts on one night stands 38:23: Openly asking for sexual consent and elevating intimacy 42:10: The power of platonic friends of the opposite sex 49:14: Dating and attraction outside of your race 55:22: Being fetishized/objectified for your race 56:14: Dating with children/having children young 1:03:14: What inspires you to be a better man 1:07:10: Accepting your partner for where they are 1:08:00: Should you give up on the idea of finding a man if they're 40 and never married 1:10:20: How to break up with a long-term boyfriend 1:11:32: Breaking things off with your situationship 1:13:50: Partners being mirrors About James:  James Manley is a Men’s Lifestyle/Fitness Coach who helps guide men through their evolution of improving their quality of life through the lens of the “healthy masculine”. When James isn’t coaching you can find him spending quality time with his twin teenage boys, jumping out of planes, DJ’n his favorite genre of house music, or listening to an insightful podcast. He’s also a former collegiate D1 athlete which he credits to helping shape his leadership style. Connect with James here! ---- Get 100+ of my best dating tips, advice, and a little tough love, Download The Dating Playbook now! ---- Hang with me on Instagram! https://www.theyolandarussell.com

    1h 19m

  6. FEB 13

    26. Dating as an Unapologetically Childfree Woman in Your 40's with SAY IT OUT LOUD Author Vasavi Kumar

    Hey, Bestie! This is a special episode on a topic about something that I have been so passionate about, being a childfree woman. In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Vasvi Kumar, Mindset Coach, Licensed Therapist, Podcaster, and Author of  SAY IT OUT LOUD. Vasavi's book is the book of the month that we'll be reading together inside of Date Better Book Club. Grab your AirPods as Vasavi openly shares her decision to be childfree, overcoming addiction, and the struggles of being an Indian woman choosing a different path. Vasvai also shares being divorced and single as a woman in her 40's. More from Vasavi: Follow Vasavi on IG Download Vasavi's FREE Confidence Building Guide   ---- New for 2024: The Date Better Book Club. This is a 3-month book club to help you tap into your feminine energy and help you manifest the love and life you crave. This isn't your Mom's book club - we will be building a community, sharing experiences, and growing together. LEARN MORE & JOIN HERE ---- Get 100+ of my best dating tips, advice, and a little tough love, Download The Dating Playbook now! ---- Hang with me on Instagram! https://www.theyolandarussell.com

    41 min

  7. FEB 6

    25: When Your Forever Love Ends - Q&A + 10 Tips to Help Healing After Breakup

    Hey, bestie! I recently shared some of the best dating advice I got after my long-term relationship ended. There were questions on Facebook, so I've got answers. Join me in this live recording as I answer these two questions: Question 1: How do I date after divorce in my 40's after a 21 year marriage? Question 2: How do I keep my heart open after being cheated on in my situationship? You know I have A LOT to say about this one. HAHA. Anyway, go put your AiPords Don't forget, Date Better Book Club starts Feb. 14th, I'd love to have you! This is a 3-month book club to help you tap into your feminine energy and help you manifest the love and life you crave. This isn't your Mom's book club - we will be building a community, sharing experiences, and growing together. LEARN MORE & JOIN HERE ---- Get 100+ of my best dating tips, advice, and a little tough love, Download The Dating Playbook now! ---- Hang with me on Instagram! https://www.theyolandarussell.com

    40 min

  8. JAN 29

    24. The epidemic of successful, single, and lonely AF women

    Hey, bestie! Today's episode is for the successful, single, and lonely AF women that have achieved great success in their careers and/or businesses but have love lives that are dumpster fires. In this episode, I'll look at the 'work' that this woman may be missing in her life as she is chasing success and climbing ladders. This episode may be a bit triggering and if it is, I suggest you ask yourself the question - why? What nerve may I be striking as you listen to this episode today? This is all out of love - because you don't fix the inside by adjusting the outside. ILYSM. ---- New for 2024: The Date Better Book Club. This is a 3-month book club to help you tap into your feminine energy and help you manifest the love and life you crave. This isn't your Mom's book club - we will be building a community, sharing experiences, and growing together. LEARN MORE & JOIN HERE ---- Get 100+ of my best dating tips, advice, and a little tough love, Download The Dating Playbook now! ---- Hang with me on Instagram! https://www.theyolandarussell.com

    11 min
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Welcome to Own Your Era—the podcast for women ready to rewrite the rules and take charge of their lives. Hosted by Yolanda Russell, a former ICU RN on a mission to help women embrace living a life that is real, raw, and FREE AF. This is your space to step into your power, live unapologetically, and embrace where you are in life—even if it’s not where you thought you’d be. From building better relationships to breaking free of societal pressures, we dive into the hard conversations that inspire you to grow, heal, and show up as your best self. Join us each week as we explore the journey of self-discovery, share stories of empowerment, and remind you that it’s never too late to claim the life you deserve. It’s your time. Your journey. Your era. Own .it

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  • Creator
    Yolanda Russell
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    171
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 721396
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    Own Your Era

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