How'd You Get So Sweet?!

Rakita Lillard-Brown

How’d You Get So Sweet? is a podcast where Black women share the rituals, lessons, and joy-filled moments that shape their sweetest lives. Hosted by Rakita Lillard-Brown, Holistic Wellness Practitioner and Retreats Curator, this space is a celebration of self-care, radical rest, and abundance. Through heartfelt conversations, we explore what it means to live fully, freely, and with intention. Tune in for wisdom, laughter, and deep reflections that remind us: sweetness isn’t just a treat—it’s a way of life.

Episodes

  1. Finding the Sweetness in Grief w/Natalie Guyton (Season Finale)

    04/17/2025

    Finding the Sweetness in Grief w/Natalie Guyton (Season Finale)

    In this deeply personal and tender season finale, I sit down with my dear friend Natalie Guyton for a conversation that’s equal parts heartache and healing. We talk about what it means to find the sweetness in grief—especially after the unimaginable loss of our mothers. Natalie shares her journey of losing her mom and the soulful ways she's chosen to honor her memory—through celebration, creativity, and joy, rather than being swallowed by sadness. Together, we reflect on the parallel paths of our grief and how we've both discovered gentle ways to carry the love forward. This episode is for anyone navigating loss, searching for light in the shadows, or wondering if sweetness can still be found when your heart is aching. Spoiler alert: it can. And we're here to remind you how. ✨ Season 2 of How’d You Get So Sweet returns this June! Until then, stay connected by joining our mailing list for sweet updates, special announcements, and behind-the-scenes goodness. 💌 Got a “Sweet Moment” you’d love to share? We’re now accepting listener submissions to be featured and read on the podcast! Whether it’s a moment of joy, healing, growth, or just a reminder that life can still be sweet—send it our way. Email SweetMoments@holistree.com to submit your story. Thank you for joining us for this first season of How’d You Get So Sweet. We’re ending with full hearts and a few tears—of remembrance, of gratitude, and of love that never leaves.

    49 min
  2. Cultivating Joy + Sweetness w/Lady Shepsa

    04/10/2025

    Cultivating Joy + Sweetness w/Lady Shepsa

    In this episode, I’m joined by the divine Lady Shepsa—author, transformational coach, and Founder of Let Go Let Goddess. Lady Shepsa takes us on a journey of joy, sensuality, and spiritual rebirth as she shares how she fully stepped into her womanhood and reclaimed her sweetness from the inside out. We talk about what it means to truly let go of what no longer serves you, and how that sacred release can make space for pleasure, purpose, and unapologetic joy. From navigating relationships to honoring the divine feminine, Shepsa’s story is both powerful and poetic—offering inspiration for any woman seeking to return to herself. Shepsa’s work at Let Go Let Goddess supports women in awakening their sensual power, reclaiming their voice, and transforming their lives through rituals, workshops, and intentional practices. She reminds us that cultivating joy isn't just an act of self-care—it's a revolutionary path to healing and wholeness. ✨ Connect with Lady Shepsa and explore her offerings at letgoletgoddess.com. You’ll find her books, programs, and upcoming events designed to help you step into your own sweet transformation.

    46 min
  3. Joy as Resistance: Let's just see what happens?! w/Malliron Hodge

    04/03/2025

    Joy as Resistance: Let's just see what happens?! w/Malliron Hodge

    In this inspiring and joy-filled episode, we sit down with Malliron Hodge, Founder of Baddies with Business a platform and podcast celebrating bold, brilliant, and badass Black women in business. “Let’s just see what happens”, Malliron reminds us what it means to trust the process and lean into the magic of possibility. We talk about the recipe for cultivating community—what it takes to create spaces that feel like home, especially for Black women. Malliron takes us on a flavorful journey using the sweet tea analogy to reflect on her evolution toward sweet living—from processed white sugar to brown sugar to agave—each representing different seasons of growth, intention, and self-trust. Whether you're building a brand, nurturing your people, or simply seeking more sweetness in your everyday life, this episode will leave you feeling inspired, affirmed, and ready to stir up your own recipe for joy. 🎧 Tune in now, subscribe, and don’t forget to share with your sweetest friends! Connect with Malliron:📲 Instagram: @baddieswithbusiness🌐 Website: baddieswithbusiness.com

    41 min
  4. Joy as Resistance: The Power of Ritual + Finding your People w/Mera Burton

    03/27/2025

    Joy as Resistance: The Power of Ritual + Finding your People w/Mera Burton

    In this episode of How’d You Get So Sweet?, we dive deep into the power of Joy as Resistance with the one and only Mera Burton. Mera’s journey to finding her community through intentional rituals is nothing short of inspiring. She shares how creating sacred practices has helped her cultivate joy in everyday life and build meaningful connections with her tribe. Join us as we explore: ✨ The power of ritual in cultivating community and joy ✨ How joy itself can be an act of resistance and reclamation ✨ Mera’s personal journey of finding her sweet tribe and living with intention If you’re seeking ways to ground yourself in joy and connect with like-minded people, this episode is for you! You’ll walk away with practical tips for incorporating rituals into your life and feel inspired to embrace joy as a radical act of self-love. Connect with Mera on Instagram at @la_mera_mera xoxo and follow her journey of joy, community, and intentional living. Looking to deepen your own wellness journey and find your sweet spot in life? Visit  Holistree.com to explore our retreats, workshops, and coaching programs designed to help Black Women and Women of Color prioritize joy, rest, and community. If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your tribe!

    24 min
  5. Joy as Resistance: A New Kind of Buzz – Nikki Tate’s Sweet Life

    03/20/2025

    Joy as Resistance: A New Kind of Buzz – Nikki Tate’s Sweet Life

    What happens when you commit to real, lasting change? For Nikki Tate, that commitment led to a whole new way of life—and an unexpected business. In this episode of How’d You Get So Sweet?, Nikki shares her journey of transformation, from redefining her relationship with alcohol to creating The Poison Bar, a brand that reimagines what it means to indulge, without the hangover. We dive into:✨ What she discovered about herself on the road to change✨ The power of craving something different—and actually going for it✨ How her commitment to sobriety unexpectedly sparked a business✨ What sweetness looks like for her now This one is full of honesty, inspiration, and a reminder that sweetness isn’t just about what’s in your cup—it’s about how you choose to pour into yourself. Connect with Nikki Tate & The Poison Bar: Find her on all platforms at @thepoisonbar 🍸✨ 🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share to keep the sweetness flowing! 💛 #HowdYouGetSoSweet #TheSweetLifePodcast #ANewKindOfBuzz #PoisonBar #SweetListening #TransformationInMotion

    30 min
  6. Joy as Resistance: The Power of Collective Care w/Almetta Pitts

    03/13/2025

    Joy as Resistance: The Power of Collective Care w/Almetta Pitts

    In this enriching episode of "How'd You Get So Sweet," host Rakita Lillard-Brown, Founder and CEO of Holistree, engages in a heartfelt conversation with Almetta Pitts, Founder and Principal Consultant of Attemla Consulting.  Attemla Consulting is a community health and systems change firm that empowers individuals and organizations to reimagine impact through dreaming, collective care, and practice. ​(https://www.attemlaconsulting.com/about) Together, they delve into the transformative power of collective care and explore how joy serves as an act of resistance. Through a playful exercise envisioning what it means to live a sweet life, Rakita and Almetta share personal insights on broadening perspectives through international experiences and discuss how such journeys can contribute to the healing and empowerment of Black Women.​ Rakita's work with Holistree reflects her commitment to creating safe, healing spaces that intertwine wellness, self-care, and community, offering Black Women opportunities to reconnect with their inner selves through transformative experiences. ​(www.holistree.com) Tune in to discover how embracing joy and collective care can lead to personal and communal healing.  Join the Sweet Life community by following, liking, and subscribing to our podcast, and embark on a journey towards a more enriched and connected life.​ Connect with Us: Follow Holistree on Instagram:​ @UndertheHolistree Follow Almetta Pitts on Instagram: @almetta_creates Explore Holistree's offerings: ​holistree.com Don't miss out on future episodes—subscribe now and be part of a community that celebrates wellness, joy, and the sweetness of life.

    49 min
  7. Joy as Resistance: Cultivating Happiness with Marlaina Weston

    03/07/2025

    Joy as Resistance: Cultivating Happiness with Marlaina Weston

    In the very first episode of How’d You Get So Sweet?!, I sit down with Marlaina Weston to explore the power of joy as resistance and what it truly means to cultivate happiness in a world that often tries to dim our light. Marlaina, shares her journey of choosing joy as an act of self-preservation, healing, and liberation. We dive into the ways Black women can center happiness in their daily lives, redefine success on their own terms, and embrace joy as a radical act of self-care. She also shares a powerful excerpt from All the Black Girls Are Activists by Ebony Janice, reminding us that joy is essential- centering black joy is revolutionary it is not just personal—it’s the work that sustains us.. ✨ Press play to soak in the wisdom, laughter, and light of this conversation—and let’s continue cultivating a life rooted in sweetness. 🎧  #TheSweetLife #JoyAsResistance #RadicalRest #BlackGirlJoy #SelfPreservation

    28 min
  8. Welcome to How’d You Get So Sweet?! | The Journey to a Life Rooted in Sweetness

    Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Welcome to How’d You Get So Sweet?! | The Journey to a Life Rooted in Sweetness

    Welcome to How’d You Get So Sweet?!—a podcast where Black women share the stories, rituals, and moments that have shaped their sweetest lives. In this debut episode, Rakita Lillard Brown, Founder of Holistree, shares the inspiration behind this podcast and why creating space for joy, rest, and intentional living is so important. As a Wellness Practitioner and Curator of All Things Sweet, she’s spent years helping Black women embrace ease, abundance, and self-prioritization. Tune in to hear how this podcast has been a long time in the making, what to expect in future episodes, and how each guest will share a Sweet Life Mantra or a passage that has inspired their journey. ✨ Press play, get cozy, and let’s explore what it means to live the Sweet Life—together. 🎧

    3 min

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How’d You Get So Sweet? is a podcast where Black women share the rituals, lessons, and joy-filled moments that shape their sweetest lives. Hosted by Rakita Lillard-Brown, Holistic Wellness Practitioner and Retreats Curator, this space is a celebration of self-care, radical rest, and abundance. Through heartfelt conversations, we explore what it means to live fully, freely, and with intention. Tune in for wisdom, laughter, and deep reflections that remind us: sweetness isn’t just a treat—it’s a way of life.

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  • Creator
    Rakita Lillard-Brown
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rakita Lillard-Brown
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