Love & The Marriage Squeeze

Anietie Antia-Obong, Love & The Marriage Squeeze
Love & The Marriage Squeeze

Love & The Marriage Squeeze is the podcast for entertaining and enlightening conversations about love, dating, race, relationships, singlehood, wellness and the self love and self care practices that help heal, empower and liberate women of color. Hosted by filmmaker Anietie Antia-Obong, Love & The Marriage Squeeze is the companion podcast to a documentary series by the same name which tells the stories of single, African-American women actively searching for love - with all the heartbreaks, the humorous tales, the trials and triumphs and the tears.

Episodes

  1. 12/29/2023

    Make Your Money Less Naughty, More Nice: A Powerful Year-End Reflection for Financial Success

    Before you pop that champagne and sing Auld Lang Syne, try closing out the year with a little reflection; and make sure to include your finances too.  The end of the year is a perfect time to review our income, expenses, debt and investments to chart a more prosperous future.   In this episode of the podcast, Host Anietie Antia-Obong is joined by LaMont Stewart, a financial consultant and educator with years of experience guiding individuals toward financial freedom.  During the discussion, LaMont shares practical and important tips for doing a year-end review that will set you up for long-term success.  But it's not just about the numbers, you'll also learn how to celebrate your financial victories, grow from your challenges and cultivate a positive mindset toward money. Join us for this insightful conversation as we emphasize taking control of your financial destiny!  Now is the best time to invest in your future! Topics discussed include: Reflecting on your strengths and weaknesses Analyzing your spending habits How to correct for overspending Having a purpose that guides your financial plan Being flexible when life throws you a curveball Finding role models of financial success Rewarding yourself for reaching your goals  And a whole lot more! Listen and get fired up to reach your financial goals in the new year! LaMont Stewart has worked as a financial professional for over 25 years helping individuals save, invest and plan for retirement. Throughout his career, LaMont has presented a number of workshops to encourage those individuals left out of the capital markets to start investing for their future. He’s also taught several financial and accounting courses at the University of Toledo. In 2013, LaMont founded Community Learning Associates, an outreach program to provide financial literacy for young adults in underserved communities to empower them to achieve financial independence  Through Community Learning Associates, he provides tools to ensure financial security by teaching the principals of goal setting, budgeting, saving and wealth preservation. Learn more at https://communitylearningassociates.com/ To find out more about the Love & The Marriage Squeeze docuseries, please visit themarriagesqueeze.com.

    38 min
  2. 12/19/2023

    How to Create a Happy Holiday with Less Family Drama

    Ah, the holidays!  A time for merriment and the joy of being with family.   But let's face it.  We all have a little crazy in our family!  It's just human nature.  And when families gather for the holidays it sometimes sets the stage for drama, especially when old rivalries, misunderstandings and unresolved issues rear their ugly heads.  Not to mention a clash of titanic personalities.  But who wants drama with their mac and cheese at the family dinner? In this episode, therapist and author Shundria Riddick shares helpful tips on navigating tense family interactions during the holidays so you can enjoy a more peaceful season infused with more grace for yourself and others.  Shundria Riddick is a speaker and licensed professional counselor who shares a message of hope and freedom. As a graduate of Amberton University, Shundria holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is licensed in the State of Texas.   She has spent the last several years in the trenches of parenting, working, and growing her own business. And like the typical human, she has juggled all of these things while dealing with the emotional and mental battles of life’s daily issues.  Shundria currently has a robust Private Practice in Coppell, Texas that offers virtual counseling, educational groups, and life coaching. Speaking and writing have been her passions for years. She has the phenomenal ability to disarm any audience as she encourages them to live a life of freedom!  Learn more at http://www.shundriariddick.com/  To find out more about the Love & The Marriage Squeeze docuseries, please visit themarriagesqueeze.com.

    42 min
  3. 12/14/2023

    How to Fend Off the Holiday Blues and Feel More Joy

    Joy to world!  The holidays are here.  Although it’s a time for celebration and good cheer, it can also be highly stressful considering the hustle of shopping, decorating, baking and cooking, parties, events and the pressure to create the perfect holiday experience for friends and loved ones. With all these seasonal stressors, it’s no wonder many of us may feel a little down or depressed instead of merry this time of year.  In this episode of the podcast, we meet therapist and author, Shundria Riddick, who shares tips on how to fend off those holiday blues and feel a lot more joy this holiday season! Shundria Riddick is a speaker and licensed professional counselor who shares a message of hope and freedom. As a graduate of Amberton University, Shundria holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is licensed in the State of Texas.   She has spent the last several years in the trenches of parenting, working, and growing her own business. And like the typical human, she has juggled all these things while dealing with the emotional and mental battles of life’s daily issues.  Shundria currently has a robust Private Practice in Coppell, Texas that offers virtual counseling, educational groups, and life coaching. Speaking and writing have been her passions for years. She has the phenomenal ability to disarm any audience as she encourages them to live a life of freedom!  Learn more at http://www.shundriariddick.com/  To find out more about the Love & The Marriage Squeeze docuseries, please visit themarriagesqueeze.com. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/themarriagesqueeze instagram.com/themarriagesqueeze Thanks for listening!

    35 min

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Love & The Marriage Squeeze is the podcast for entertaining and enlightening conversations about love, dating, race, relationships, singlehood, wellness and the self love and self care practices that help heal, empower and liberate women of color. Hosted by filmmaker Anietie Antia-Obong, Love & The Marriage Squeeze is the companion podcast to a documentary series by the same name which tells the stories of single, African-American women actively searching for love - with all the heartbreaks, the humorous tales, the trials and triumphs and the tears.

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