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The Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesAn Ode To My MotherIt's Mother's Day, and in this episode, Deandra gives an ode to her mother and mothers everywhere. She discusses the issues that mothers go through and reminds them that they're doing a good job, even when they feel like they aren't.Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2025-05-1112 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWhat's Your Plan A: Part TwoIn part one of "What's Your Plan A," Deandra discusses focusing on plan A and working hard to get there. In part one, there is no plan B. In this episode, Deandra explores plan B and what it means. Sometimes plan A doesn't work out, whether that means it just wasn't your time or there was something better for you. Regardless of why or how plan B came to be, it highlights the beauty of having options, and that's something to remember.Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2025-05-0413 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWhat's Your Plan A: Part OneIn part one of a two-part episode, Deandra discusses having a plan A and sticking to it. Knowing what you want to do in life is one thing, but maintaining that focus is another. You may feel as if the plan won't work out or you're not destined for it, but if the spark you feel for it never fades, then why stop trying? In this episode, there is no plan B...so what's your plan A?Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2025-04-2710 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesEnjoy The Adventure Of ConfusionIf you're feeling a bit confused about your career or life in general, this episode is perfect for you. In today's episode, Deandra shares a little background story about her journey in figuring out what she wants to do in life. In the end, she lets you know that not only is she on her own adventure of confusion that she's learning to enjoy, but also that you're not alone and should enjoy your adventure as well.Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2025-04-2016 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesIt's Time For A Personal RebrandIn today's episode, Deandra shares her thoughts on personal rebranding. As she has mentioned in previous episodes, spring is the ideal time to set new goals and start fresh. This makes it an excellent opportunity for her to concentrate on her own personal rebrand. In the end, she encourages you to reflect on your own personal rebrand and consider something you would like to change or develop. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2025-04-1313 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesDon't Let Anything Hold You BackIn this episode, Deandra discusses the ability of free will that we all have. Sometimes your mind or the thoughts of others make things you want to do seem impossible or even dumb, but it's your life! You have the free will to do whatever you want and not allow anything to hold you back.Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2025-04-0611 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesDress Like A Business BaddieLet's admit it, when you're working from someone else, unless required, you're probably not thinking about dressing as the future full time creator or business owner that you're going to be. However, Deandra was reminded from her experience meeting a listener for the first time, that you are the face of your brand no matter where you are or what you're doing. It's important to dress the part, even before it's yours.Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2025-03-0912 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWhat The TikTok Ban Showed UsDeandra discusses the TikTok ban and the reactions of those who don't post on social media. She also notes a few similarities and differences between creating content and working a clock-in job and highlights one common similarity between the two.Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2025-03-0218 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesI'm Thirty...Now What!?Hey, loves, we're back! Season 8 is finally here, and in episode 1, Deandra shares a new life change: She turned thirty! She discusses how she feels and how society makes you a target for criticism the moment you hit the "big 3-0." Does life really elevate in your thirties, or is it the social clock forcing you to make big changes?Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2025-02-2315 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesMake 2025 Your Year2024 is not the only thing coming to a close, but so is season 7. As we approach the end of 2024, Deandra wants to leave her listeners on today's finale episode with a word to make 2025 your year. It's time to stop only speaking it and writing it down but putting it into action! Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2024-12-2214 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesSelf Care Tips For The Holiday SeasonThe holiday season can get hectic with everything going on during this time. It's easy to ignore your self-care through all the chaos, but it's important to take care of yourself the same way you're taking care of others. In this episode, Deandra shares self-care tips to help you get through the holiday season. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2024-12-1515 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesYou Are Not Your Unaccomplished GoalsAs the year is coming to a close, we begin to focus on the goals we've made for 2024. This is what Deandra discusses in today's episode as she looks back and realizes how much she didn't accomplish this year. Filled with disappointment, she has to remind herself and her listeners that it's not her unaccomplished goals that defines her. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2024-12-0812 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesStand Firm On Your BoundariesIt's the holiday season, and that usually means family gatherings. Though you may love your family, it's important to remember your boundaries when it comes to those invasive members. Deandra reminds you in today's episode of the importance of standing firm on your boundaries. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2024-11-2412 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesIt's FREE To Be KindThere are plenty of things that cost money in this world that probably should be free, including water. However, in the sea of capitalism, there still are a few free things, and kindness is one of them! In this episode, Deandra reminds you of that and to be kind as much as possible. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2024-11-1012 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesReminder: You Are That Girl!Recently, Deandra has gotten dressed up to take pictures for content, and it was a little bit of a shock. It's been a while since she's been dolled up, and it became a reminder that she's still that girl! This moment has inspired her to remind her listeners that you can be, and still are, that girl. All you need to do is remind yourself! Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2024-11-0312 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess Diaries4 Tips For A Successful Winter ArcHave you heard of the current winter arc trend? It's all about using the last few months of the year to work on yourself and your goals! In today's episode, Deandra shares four tips to help you have the most successful winter arc possible. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2024-10-2714 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesAt This Point, Stop WorryingLife tends to throw a lot at you all at once. With 2024 steadily coming to a close, it seems to be doing it's best to take the title from 2020 as one of the worst years. Having her own little venting session, Deandra discusses the personal issues she's dealing with while leaving a message of giving up your worries. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2024-10-2011 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThe Social Media Side EffectSocial media is an ever-growing place that allows you to connect, celebrate others, and create a growing platform. As inspirational as it may be, scrolling can cause a bit of a side effect where you start to compare yourself with what you see. Deandra talks about that in today's episode. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2024-10-1313 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesFeeling Out Of PlaceIt's hard to feel as if you should be somewhere, yet feel out of place at the same time. That is what Deandra has been feeling lately and, though she's confused, she's hopeful that things will become figured out in the end. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2024-10-0612 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThe Twenties Clock Is TickingThirty is vastly approaching for Deandra and she's trying to get her life together! Growing up, many of us thought that our thirties would be the prime adult age and we would have our entire lives together. That may be true for some, but changes happen throughout our entire lives and we need to release those expectations society expects us to have by thirty. We're all doing our best to be our best selves and that's good enough. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2024-06-2317 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThe Destination Is Always UnexpectedDeandra celebrated the sixth anniversary of The Black Princess Diaries blog. With no plans of taking TBPD as far as it has gotten, she realized how unexpected many of our destinations can be. Sometimes we know where we want to go, but end up somewhere completely different. Sometimes we have no idea where we're going, but end up in places we could never imagine. The best part is finding out when we get there. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram2024-06-1622 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess Diaries12 Things To Keep In Mind For The New YearIt's the last episode of the season and to end season 5, Deandra is leaving you with twelve things to keep in mind for the new year ahead. intro & outro beat by @_emusical_2022-12-1824 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThe Tone You Set MattersIn this episode, Deandra discusses how she's trying to figure out the tone for her podcast. This creates a realization that, no matter the situation, the tone you set matters. intro and outro beat by @_emusical_2022-12-1110 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesI've Let the Blogger Personality Consume MeDeandra has a confession, and it's that she might have let the blogger personality consume her. Now she has to figure out how to find a middle ground between her professional side and her loose side. intro and outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2022-11-1313 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesTrying To Figure Everything OutFrom the shop to social media, things are starting to look a little fuzzy for Deandra and she's trying to figure out where exactly to move next. intro and outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2022-10-2313 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess Diaries8 Bad Holiday Habits To Break This SeasonHoliday season is here and the holidays are vastly approaching, which means so are those bad holiday habits as well. In today's episode, Deandra's sharing eight bad holiday habits that you need to break this season! intro & outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2022-10-1618 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThis Is Your Sign To Not Give Up On YourselfThis year has not been the most kind to Deandra and she shares all of the things that had made her want to give up, but she also shares why she's choosing not to and why you shouldn't either. intro & outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2022-10-0216 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThe Importance Of Having Diversity In All FormsDisney has officially shared the trailer for the live-action Little Mermaid, which has brought up more controversy surrounding Halle Bailey playing the main character, Ariel. In today's episode, Deandra shares the importance of diversity and provides a little reminder about the movie to those who may have forgotten. intro & outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2022-09-2514 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesCelebrate Your Business, Sis!American Businesswoman Day is coming up this week and Deandra is reminding all the Businesswomen who are listening to celebrate themselves and their business! intro & outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2022-09-1814 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess Diaries5 Ways To Simplify Your LifeLife can get really hectic and become too much, which is why it's best to settle down and appreciate the more simple things in life. Based on her blog post, Deandra shares five ways that you can simplify your life! intro & outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2022-09-1119 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesMind Your Business, Mind Your BodyAfter discovering a video that has been going around Twitter where someone is body shaming music artist Lizzo, Deandra is sharing her thoughts on the video and body shaming as a whole. intro & outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2022-09-0416 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesContent Creators Are HumanAfter taking unexpected time off from posting, Deandra had to remind herself that she is human and not a machine. intro&outro music by @bboy.e.musical2022-08-2112 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesSurviving Social Media As A Content CreatorBeing a content creator isn't as easy as it may seem. In today's episode, Deandra shares the different reasons why it's hard to survive social media as a content creator. intro & outro music by @bboy.e.musical2022-07-3131 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesBe Okay With Not Being In ControlLife is spiraling a little bit right now for Deandra and she's lost control. In today's episode, she's discussing the importance of learning to be okay with not being in control and allowing life to take its course. intro & outro music by @bboy.e.musical2022-07-1713 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesYou Are The Goal!In today's episode, Deandra shares why you should stop using other people's pictures as goals and use your own because you are the goal! intro & outro music by @bboy.e.musical2022-07-1012 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesHow To Have A Hot Girl SummerHot girl summer is officially here, but what does having a hot girl summer entail? Deandra gives you tips just on how you can have a hot girl summer of your own! intro & outro music by @bboy.e.musical2022-07-0311 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesIs Juneteenth Being A Federal Holiday A Good Thing?Juneteenth is officially a federal holiday, but is that a good thing? Or will people just take this a free day? Deandra shares her thoughts in today's episode! Shop the sale: shoptbpd.com intro & outro music by @bboy.e.musical 2022-06-1914 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesHave You Checked In With Yourself Lately?After a month of dealing with some mental health issues, Deandra is slowly working on getting back on track the best she can. This led to her thinking about the many people who don't acknowledge when they're struggling mentally, which brought her to ask...have you checked in with yourself lately?2022-06-0513 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesMy First Month As An E-Commerce Shop OwnerBeing a new business owner is not easy, and you never know how things will turn out when you first open shop. Deandra is sharing her experience so far being one month in as a new e-commerce shop owner. Read the blog post: https://bit.ly/3MSWSlP intro & outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2022-05-2920 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThe Effects Of Mental Health As A Content CreatorBeing a content creator while struggling with mental health is tough to balance and Deandra opens up to share her experience lately as she's currently struggling. intro & outro music by @bboy.e.musical2022-05-1522 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesCall Me The Task JugglerDeandra has added another venture into her repertoire, which means more tasks to juggle. The question is...can she handle it? Check out the shop here: https://shoptbpd.com/ Intro&outro music by @bboy.e.musical2022-05-0818 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThe End Of Season 4The end of an era is here...for the season anyway. Deandra is thankful for everyone that has supported her this season and she provides her last bits of motivation for the end of season four. intro and outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2021-12-2615 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesProtect Your Peace At All Costs!Our peace is sometimes the only thing we have to ourselves, but there are people and situations that can and will easily destroy that. Deandra talks about it in this episode. intro and outro: @bboy.e.musical2021-12-1914 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThings Aren't As Sweet As They SeemThe statement that you shouldn't trust everything you see on the internet is 100% true and Deandra talks about that in today's episode. She also shares how she feels as if she's made things look as if they're going great, and yet, things aren't as sweet as they may seem. intro and outro music by @bboy.e.musical2021-11-0716 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess Diaries5 Ways Entrepreneurship Is Like Taking A Trip To The FairFunnel cakes, rides, music...oh my! There are so many aspects that make the fair an experience, but have you ever thought to compare it to entrepreneurship? If the idea has never come to mind, tune in as Deandra shares how entrepreneurship is like taking a trip to the fair. intro and outro music by @bboy.e.musical2021-10-3114 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesDoes Toxic Positivity Exist!?A lot of things in this world can be toxic, but can positivity be toxic as well? Find out what prompted this question and what are Deandra's thoughts. intro and outro music by: @bboy.e.musical2021-10-1711 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesMy Self-Confidence Journey And Tips For Your OwnEveryone has their own journey when it comes to gaining self-confidence. Being on a journey of her own, Deandra has a few tips to provide that could help others with theirs as well.  intro and outro music by @bboy.e.musical2021-10-1016 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesI Am Addicted To My Bad HabitsWhen you're so used to being in a cycle of bad habits, it can become pretty easy to get addicted. In this episode, Deandra tries something new and admits that she may be addicted in hopes of helping herself and others like her. intro and outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2021-10-0312 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThe Importance Of Time Management And Avoiding DistractionsLearning time management and how to avoid distractions often go hand in hand. They're important to tackle when needing to accomplish your goals and Deandra is sharing just how important with her firsthand experience of what it looks like when you don't. intro and outro by @bboy.e.musical2021-09-2611 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesYour Words Hold WeightLike most, Deandra is often on social media including Twitter. She sees a lot of outlandish comments that leave her amazed about what people decide to say online. What those people might not realize or even care about at the moment, is that their words hold a lot of weight.  Did you like this episode? You can donate and help contribute to more episodes like this one by clicking here. Intro and outro by @bboy.e.musical2021-09-1208 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWhy It's Important To Work On Becoming THAT GIRLIf you're a TikTok user, then you may have seen the trend where people share videos of them become "that girl". Though there's a little controversy about the trend, Deandra believes it's important to want to become "that girl" for reasons beyond the aesthetic videos that are shown. intro and outro by @bboy.e.musical2021-09-0514 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesI Am A Hot Mess And Why That's OkayWait...someone that's admitting they're not perfect!? Gasp! That's right, in this episode Deandra is letting everyone know that she is a hot mess, but she also shares why it is okay and why others should feel okay if they are the same. intro and outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2021-08-2214 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesIt Takes Time To GrowIn today's episode, Deandra shares a story about the journey of her plants, but the meaning turns out to be something deep that a lot of people can resonate with themselves. intro and outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2021-08-1509 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWhy Simone Biles Is REALLY The G.O.A.T.Deandra has been keeping up with the current Olympics for the first time this year and something happened with Simone Biles that neither she nor the world thought would happen. Find out what that is why it REALLY makes her the goat. intro and outro: @bboy.e.musical2021-08-0815 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesNew Projects, Authenticity As A Content Creator, And Self-Love: A Discussion With Fashion Designer And Blogger Erica RaquelIn today's episode, Deandra has a conversation with the multitalented fashion designer and blogger Erica Raquel. Erica talks about her latest project and they both get into the discussion of remaining authentic as a content creator. Check out Erica here: Blog Instagram: @grandfashlife Marketing Instagram: @grandmarketing101 Marketing Facebook: /grandmarketing101 Website: Grandmarketing101.com Blog: grandfashlife.com intro and outro beat by @bboy.e.musical 2021-08-0144 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesDiary Of A Fat WomanIn this episode, Deandra is laying it all out on the table and sharing her frustrations with society and how they treat fat women and women in the plus-size community.  intro and outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2021-07-2524 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThoughts From A Single 26-Year-Old About DatingDeandra is a single 26-year-old who is refusing to take another dive into the dating pool. She has some thoughts on how dating is today and is sharing those thoughts in today's episode. intro and outro by @bboy.e.musical2021-07-1111 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWhat Is M.A.P. And How To Use ItDeandra has been making sure she remains on the pathway to success and now she's making sure you do the same by sharing the acronym M.A.P. that she created. Find out exactly what it stands for and how you can use it too! intro and outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2021-07-0416 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesGirl, Pick Up Your CrownWith everything personal and in between going on, Deandra is feeling like her crown is slipping from the weight of it all. However, she knows that she's not alone and has a message for the women who are also feeling the same and need some encouragement to pick up their crowns as well. intro and outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2021-06-2712 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWhy Not Seeing Color Is Part Of The ProblemSaying "I don't see color" is a popular statement that is used often by people who don't reside in the black and brown community. Some people assume they're being harmless when saying it, and some are using it to defend their racism. What was first written as a blog post, Deandra felt inspired by the celebration of Juneteenth to take this topic further and discuss it in today's podcast episode. Intro and outro beat by @bboy.e.musical2021-06-2014 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesI Quit My Job During A PandemicPeople have been starting to realize their worth and leaving their toxic jobs. This was no different for Deandra as she left her job right in the middle of a pandemic. Listen in as she explains the reasons for leaving and why it's good that others are leaving their jobs too. Intro and outro music by @bboy.e.musical2021-06-0616 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesStruggles Of Becoming An EntrepreneurHey loves! We're FINALLY back with the first episode of season four! In this episode, Deandra gets right into it with her first topic of the season about the struggles of becoming an entrepreneur. Going through the process herself, she knows A LOT about the subject, but she also leaves you feeling hopeful about the beauty of the journey. Intro & Outro beat by @bboy.e.musical 2021-05-3016 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesIt's All About PerspectiveIt's the last episode of season 3...my how time flies! Deandra couldn't just leave without giving a little word for you guys to think about of course! Listen in as she talks all about perspective, and make sure you go through the entire episode because there just might be a special announcement. 2020-10-1117 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesBeing Shy In The Entrepreneurship WorldFellow entrepreneurs know that this world is not for the weak or the shy at all! It forces you to step out of your shell, or get left behind. Listen in as Deandra discusses how the language she uses when she's promoting her blogger service made her realize how she needs to step out of her shell if she wants to succeed.  Need to schedule a consultation? Click here!2020-10-0415 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWhat Is Peace?With everything going on and being thrown at us this year, including the injustices, it doesn't seem like there is such a thing as peace. This world has been anything but peaceful and it makes you wonder...what is peace? 2020-09-2711 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWhy You Should Write A Letter To Your BulliesI know what you're thinking..."Why in the world would I do that?" Well, listen to today's episode and you'll see exactly why Deandra says you should write a letter to your bullies. 2020-09-2010 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess Diaries5 Ways To Set Yourself Up For SuccessThere are no guarantee ways to achieve success, but today, Deandra is giving you 5 ways that can help you set yourself up for it. Grab a pencil and some paper or your phone and get ready to take some notes! 2020-09-1319 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesCommit To YourselfImposter Syndrome is very real, but it's important to commit to yourself and your talents. Deandra knows a little bit about that as she discusses her blogger consultation service and dealing with imposter syndrome.  Schedule a consultation here!: calendly.com/tbpbc/schedule2020-09-0612 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThe Year Of Mourning2020 has been a tough year for the black community. A year of constant mourning for one of our own.2020-08-3015 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesDon't Compare Your Now To TheirsIt's really easy to compare where you are now to where someone else is in life, especially when that person has the same goal as you. Everyone succeeds and accomplishes their own goals in their own time. 2020-08-2311 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesDecide Your Own PathDeandra has made a big decision, which she hints about in today's podcast. This decision has led her to the idea to speak about deciding your own path. 2020-08-1612 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess Diaries7 Key Points To A Good RelationshipNo relationship is perfect, but there are some key points that each relationship should have in order to work. Grab your pen and paper or your phone and get ready to jot down these seven key points to a good relationship. 2020-08-0914 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesHow I Made The Switch From Unmotivated To MotivatedIn today's podcast episode, Deandra tells you how she made the switch from not being motivated to becoming motivated and putting her all into her work. 2020-08-0211 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWhy Your Body Is BeautifulMoving from blog post form to podcast form, Deandra helps explains why your body is beautiful. A lot of us in the world may not see our bodies in the light that we should. What makes it beautiful anyway? Give a listen and find out. 2020-07-2613 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesA World EntangledJada has brought a new word for us to get into and that is entangled. Deandra doesn't know about Jada's entanglement, but she knows this world is in an entanglement, and today she discusses it. 2020-07-1911 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesLife of A Black Female EntrepreneurListen as I interview special guest Angela Humphrey. She talks about her life as a black female entrepreneur as she dives into how her business started and where she plans on ending up in the future. If you'd like to keep up with Angela and follow her along her journey, you can check out all of her social media links below:  Website- https://www.beejoyshair.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/joyshair94/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/joyshair/ Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/yapmaestro2020-07-1230 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThat Black Pride FeelingToday Deandra is discussing the 2020 BET Awards, Juneteenth, and how they both give you that feeling of black pride. She also brings up the 4th of July and just why she no longer feels the need to celebrate it.2020-07-0511 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWhere Do We Go From Here?We have made it through the first six months of 2020 and boy, what crazy months they were! However, the question stands...where do we go from here? 2020-06-2810 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThe Effects of Absent FathersToday is fathers day, and it makes you think how important it is to have a father in your life as well as the effects of not having one in your life.2020-06-2110 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesYou Are Not Your Friend's ParentWe all love our friends, but sometimes you have to set limits and realize that you're their friend and not their parent. 2020-06-1415 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesKeep That Same EnergyIf you feel offended listening to this episode...good. Today, Deandra is getting into white privilege and making a call to action for people to keep the same energy they've been having lately and continue to support the black community. 2020-06-0723 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesFighting For A CauseA lot is going on in 2020 and in the first episode of season 3, Deandra feels she needs to touch on what's been going on in the news lately. However, as always, she leaves you with something positive to take with you throughout your day. 2020-05-3115 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThe End Of Season 2!It's so hard to say goodbye! In today's episode, Deandra wraps up season 2. She discusses past episodes just for a roundup and goes over a few topics that have been discussed during the season.2020-02-2313 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesAre Dating Apps The New Thing?In today's episode, Deandra brings up Valentine's day and dating apps. Are they the only hope these days to meeting people?? Give a listen as Deandra discusses this topic!2020-02-1609 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesMoving ObstaclesIt's black history month, and so many amazing people that we honor went through so much in their time, yet they didn't let it stop them. If they didn't let obstacles get in their way like racism and slavery...why should we let obstacles get in our way?2020-02-0910 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesSometimes Life Knocks You DownLife can knock you right on your back and this episode, Deandra discusses just that. She mentions going through some struggles of her own, but also reminding you to not let life keep you down. 2020-02-0208 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesGrinding: Is It For Everyone?Today Deandra discusses grinding and the way society perceives it. She gives you a few definitions of the word and leaves you asking yourself...is it for everyone?2020-01-2610 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesAm I Having A Midlife Crisis!?Deandra is turning 25 soon and she's freaking out! Is this an early midlife crisis? Listen as she talks about it!2020-01-1911 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesThe Word Is self-loveDeandra has seen that people have decided to make a word for the year. This year she decided to make one of her own and she talks about it, what it means, and how to apply it for the year. This year, the word is self-love. 2020-01-1208 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess Diaries2019 Recap2019 is leaving and 2020 is vastly approaching...literally in three days! In the last episode of the year, Deandra does a small recap and gives you some encouraging words and advice to take into the new year. 2019-12-2908 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWhy We Fail At Our New Years ResolutionsNew Year is vastly approaching and that means people are getting ready to write their usual resolutions. The problem is...we fail at them every time. In today's podcast episode, Deandra discusses why that is. 2019-12-2210 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesBlack Girls Are WinningThis is no news that black girls are winning, but we are really taking home the crown lately with FOUR black pageant 2019 winners! How amazing is that!? Deandra discusses the significance of these wins and brings you a little motivation for black girls to take with them into the new year and years to come. 2019-12-1508 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess Diaries2020: The Year Of Perfect VisionWhen vision is 2020, that means it's perfect and clear. Deandra talks about making next year just that in today's episode. Make 2020 your year of perfect vision. 2019-12-0809 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesGift GivingWith the holidays around, some people feel entitled to get a gift. Deandra discusses this in today's episode. 2019-12-0109 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesAdulting is GHETTO!Adulting is as ghetto as it gets and today Deandra is discussing some of the many reasons why.2019-11-2412 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesProtect YourselfFrom T.I. checking his daughter's hymen to an innocent young woman in college being murdered by her best friend. So much is going on that shows you how important it is to protect yourself and your wellbeing. 2019-11-1715 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesWe're Back!We're back with season 2! This episode Deandra catches you up on what's been going on and the exciting new things that are coming her way. Are you ready to get started??2019-11-1011 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesYou Can Do This!It's the last episode of the season! I'm leaving you guys with a positive note and inspiration that you can do anything..because you can! 2019-09-0112 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesStop Sleeping On YourselfPlenty of us are sleeping on ourselves but it's time to wakeup and wake the world up. We have so much potential in this world...let's show them what you got!2019-08-2508 minThe Black Princess DiariesThe Black Princess DiariesPutting Pressure On YourselfWe tend to put so much pressure on ourselves that it can really mess with our mental health and cause us to perform worse than before we pressured ourselves. Sometimes all we need is a breather. 2019-08-1811 min