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Bloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 107: Embrace The MomentIn this episode of Bloom Into Your Best Self I talk about the importance of embracing the moment as a mom. As usual, I tell a story to tie it all together. Take a listen it’s a great episode! Check out more information mentioned in the show below, along with other things I have going on in my business: CULTURAL TIDBIT: The Black historian mentioned in this episode was: Patricia Robert’s Harris (1924-1985) MOTHERHOOD NEWSLETTER INFORMATION: If you're a mom, my "Bloom Into Your Best Self" newsletter is s...
2025-10-2320 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 88: Surviving #momlife - Take YOUR time!In this episode of Bloom Into Your Best Self, I have returned from my summer sabbatical and am introducing a series called "Surviving #momlife" I talk about the first rule of thumb, which is the importance of moms taking time alone for themselves. This is a fabulous episode to kick off the rerun of my podcast. Make sure to take a listen to them gems being dropped. Check out more information about the things shared in the podcast below:
CULTURAL TIDBIT:
The Black historian mentioned in this episode was:
Dahia Al-Kahina (667 AD - 702 AD)
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2023-09-0732 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 87: All The Things!In this episode of Bloom Into Your Best Self, I talk about all the topics. From miscarriage, to pregnancy, to having children, and to grieving your old self. This was another great requested from my listeners. I share my thoughts on the things people don't tell you about these topics. Make sure to take a listen because it's another great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
CULTURAL TIDBIT:
The Black historian mentioned in this episode was:
Jugurtha (118 BC - 101 BC)
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2023-07-0848 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 86: What's With The Pressure?!In this episode of Bloom Into Your Best Self, I talk about the topic of societal pressures to become a mother. This was another great requested topic from one of my listeners. I continue to advocate for people to mind their own business regarding what women decide to do with their uterus, and I encourage women who have decided to not have children for whatever reason, reminding us that we are more than our reproductive organs. Make sure to take a listen because it's a wonderful episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2023-06-2232 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 85: You Betta Sit Down And Rest!In this episode of Bloom Into Your Best Self, I talk about the topic of rest, which was a requested topic from one of my listeners. I discuss the importance of rest, why we need to rest, how to shift our mindsets to be more rest oriented in a society that is task oriented. Make sure to take a listen because it's a great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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The Black historian mentioned in this episode was:
Taharqa (Approximately 688 BC - 662 BC)
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2023-06-0843 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 84: Blooming Into MY Best Self!In this episode I talk about how I've been blooming into my best self. I share some changes to the podcast, and what I've been up to. I also share some of the things I have coming up. Make sure to take a listen it's an encouraging episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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The Black historian mentioned in this episode was:
Piankhi (753 BC - 713 BC)
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Postpartum: The Struggle Is Real!!!
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2023-05-2533 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 83: Mind Your Own Uterus!!!In this episode I talk about the importance of minding your own uterus, and how women shouldn't be asked triggering questions regarding their journey to motherhood. I also hold space for women who may be experiencing pain and sadness as we approach Mother's Day. Make sure to take a listen it's raw, unapologetic, and needed episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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The Black historian mentioned in this episode was:
Tutankhamon (1361 BC - 1351 BC)
Upcoming Free workshop for Black/African identified mothers:
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2023-05-1045 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 82: Let's Talk About It!!! Postpartum Q+AIn this episode I engage in my first Q+A from my followers. I talked all about postpartum and was happy to share my perspective on the topics within the topic of postpartum. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions/comments. Make sure to take a listen it's great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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The Black historian mentioned in this episode was:
Makeda (960 BC - 930 BC)
Upcoming Free workshop for Black/African identified mothers:
* Black Mothers and the Postpartum Journey
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2023-04-2746 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 81: WE ARE history!!!In this brief, but powerful episode, I talk about the importance of Black people knowing our history and the fact that WE ARE history. I share what reminded me of this importance, along with some references to important scholars of Black History. Take a listen it's great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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The Black historian mentioned in this episode was:
Nefertiti (1379 BC - 1362 BC)
Black history references mentioned:
Tony Browder:
* Nile valley contributions to civilization (book)
* Browder files (book)
* Out of Darkness available on Amazon (documentary)
Amos Wilson:
* Awakening...
2023-03-2923 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 80: The Cultural Shock Of It AllIn this episode I share a cultural experience that was inappropriate and caught me off guard. I share my thoughts on being culturally shocked and what to do about it. Take a listen it's great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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The Black historian mentioned in this episode was:
Akhenaton (fl. c. 1379 BC - 1362 BC)
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2023-03-1531 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 79: Don't Forget Who You Are!In this episode I remind my Black listeners to not forget who they are. I name key historical figures that are bound to make anyone from the Black community proud. I share why it is important for us as a people to not forget who we are. Take a listen it's wonderful episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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The Black historian mentioned in this episode was:
Hatshepsut (1478 BC - 1457 BC)
The additional Black historians mentioned were:
Charlotta Bass Spears
Kenneth and Mamie Clark
Garrett Morgan
Mark Dean
Dr. Charles Richard...
2023-03-0324 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 78: Take Care Of YOU!!!In episode I am continuing the vibe of blooming into your best self by encouraging you to take care of YOU! I share some tips on how to take care of yourself while navigating a world full of bad news, AND how to take care of yourself when life is being life. Take a listen it's another great and encouraging episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
CULTURAL TIDBIT:
The Black King mentioned in the episode was Tuthmosis III (1504 BC - 1450 BC).
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2023-02-1631 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 77: Bloom Into Your Best Self In 2023!In this opening episode of season 4, I sharing some tips on how to Bloom Into Your Best Self this year. Yes it's February, but that doesn't mean you can't set some goals for yourself! We are blooming into our best self year round. So take a listen because it's a great and encouraging episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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The Black King mentioned in the episode was Menes (3100 BC - 3038 BC).
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2023-02-0149 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 76: Once Your Eyes Are Open!In this episode I am talking about what happens when you open your eyes to the fact that there is an over saturation of whiteness in media and literature. I discuss how this openness can affect your intentionality in what you type of media and literature you decide consume (or not consume). Take a listen this is a great episode where I'm being my usual candid and real self. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
CULTURAL TIDBIT:
The Black Kings mentioned in the episode:
1. Menes (3100 BC - 3038 BC)
2. Tuthmosis lll (1504 BC - 1450 BC)
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2022-09-1542 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 75: A Community of ColorIn this episode I am talking about the importance of community within communities of color. As usual this episode was inspired by an experience I had which sparked a cultural nerve in me (in a good way). Take a listen it's a great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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The Black Abolitionist mentioned in the episode:
1. Rev. Samuel Ringgold Ward (1817-1866)
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2022-09-0827 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 74: "I do it GLAMOROUSLY!"In this episode I am talking about an experience I had a few months ago, which made me think more about our excellence and glamour as Black people. I share the story that inspired this podcast, and also some tips on how you can step into your glamour and excellence. Take a listen this is a wonderful episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
CULTURAL TIDBIT:
The two Black Abolitionist mentioned in the episode:
1. Nat Turner (1800-1831)
2. David Walker (1785-1830)
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2022-07-2128 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 73: Dear Black People!In this episode I am talking directly to my people! I share some thoughts with my community and give some tips that I think will help the Black community achieve even more greatness than we naturally have. Take a listen this is a great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
CULTURAL TIDBIT:
The two Black Abolitionist mentioned in the episode:
1. Maria W. Stewart (1803-1879)
2. William L. Still (1821-1902)
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2022-07-1138 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 72: Postpartum - Let's REALLY Talk About It!In this episode I talk about the postpartum experience, the good and the bad. I share some of my experience, tips on things to do to fight postpartum, and I also share what I feel like are the good aspects of the postpartum period. Take a listen to this real and candid episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
CULTURAL TIDBIT:
The two Black Abolitionist mentioned in the episode:
1. Sarah P. Remond (1826-1894)
2. David Ruggles (1810-1849)
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2022-06-1651 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 71: You Got This!In this episode I talk about a recent experience I had and how it lead me to what to share and encourage my listeners to stick with the journey they are currently on in life. Take a listen to this uplifting episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
CULTURAL TIDBIT:
The two Black Abolitionist mentioned in the episode:
1. Sarah P. Remond (1826-1894)
2. David Ruggles (1810-1849)
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2022-06-0328 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 70: Black-ish: For The CultureIn this episode I talk about the show Black-ish and what it did for the Black community. I share what I loved about the show and my thoughts about one of my favorite episodes. Take a listen to this wonderful episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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The two Black Abolitionist mentioned in the episode:
1. Reobert Purvis (1810-1898)
2. Charles L. Remond (1810-1873)
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2022-05-2628 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 69: It's All Just TOO Much!!!In this episode I talk candidly about my feelings regarding the unfortunate Buffalo Massacre. I'm sharing my raw and unapologetic feelings about the impact this news has on me and my community. Take a listen to this episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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The two Black Abolitionist mentioned in the episode:
1. John Jones (1816-1879)
2. William C. Nell (1816-1874)
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Bloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 69: It's All Just TOO Much!!!In this episode I talk candidly about my feelings regarding the unfortunate Buffalo Massacre. I'm sharing my raw and unapologetic feelings about the impact this news has on me and my community. Take a listen to this episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:CULTURAL TIDBIT:The two Black Abolitionist mentioned in the episode:1. John Jones (1816-1879)2. William C. Nell (1816-1874)MONTHLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION:If you aren't subscribed to my newsletter you are truly missing out. Check it out on my website. https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSubscriptions.en.htmlMY ONLINE STORE: You can...
2022-05-1821 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 68: Black Maternal HealthIn this episode I talk about Black Maternal Health and how it goes beyond what we initially think. I share a lot of my story with my listeners and encourage women on all journeys to motherhood and through motherhood. Take a listen this is a great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
CULTURAL TIDBIT:
The two Black Abolitionist mentioned in the episode
1. Prince Hall (1735-1807)
2. Rev. Josiah Henson (1789-1883)
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2022-05-0741 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 67: Don't touch!!!In this episode I talk with my listeners about the importance of respecting boundaries and not touching Black children. I break down why it is especially important to respect this boundary in Black children. Take a listen to this episode it's a great listen. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2022-02-2530 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 66: Bloom Into Your Best Self In 2022!!!Today I talk with my listeners about blooming into their best selves for 2022. The new year is a perfect time to reflect and recommit to things. So why not recommit to yourself and bloom into the best you possible?! Take a listen to this episode it's a encouraging one. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2022-01-0734 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 65: It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you!Today I catch you guys up on why I've been gone for so long and what to expect from the podcast moving forward. As usual I talk about my experience with the new things I'm embarking on as a Black woman. I even give my podcast listeners a sneak peek into something very special and exciting. Take a listen to this episode it's a wonderful listen. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2021-08-1155 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 64: Ain't NOTHING changed!!!Today I talk about how things have not changed for the Black community. I share my perspective as to why I think things are not much different fo us in regards to the disparities we face. Take a listen to this episode it's a wonderful listen. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2021-05-2043 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 63: Keep That SAME Energy!!!Today I talk about the importance of people keeping the same energy when it comes to similar racial matters. I come back from my mini hiatus even more raw and uncut than before. Take a listen to this a great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2021-04-2050 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 62: WHERE have I been?!Today I have a candid conversation about where I am have been and why I went on a mini hiatus. Take a listen to this real and upfront conversation. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2021-03-1322 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 61: Black Excellence In EntertainmentToday I introduce a series I'm doing for Black History month called Black Excellence. The category for this week is entertainment, where I share how excellent Black people are in entertainment. Take a listen it's a great episode. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2021-02-0946 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 60: Don't Exploit Yourself!Today I talk about the importance of not exploiting ourselves as Black people. I talk candidly about what I feel we do to exploit ourselves, what we should avoid, and how we can make a stand to no longer engage in exploitive behaviors. Take a listen it's a great episode. Also, don't forget to take my anonymous survey by clicking this link (https://forms.gle/UpMeBxY2exSMqkuc9) And check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2021-01-2945 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 59: Stepping Into 2021 Like. . .Happy New Year! In today's episode I talk about my new Year intentions, including some cultural resolutions I am making. I give my listeners some tips on how to follow through with their resolutions, and encourage them to think about cultural resolutions they want to make. Take a listen it's a great episode. For your cultural tidbit I encourage you all to purchase my Cultural Edition Planner which you can purchase at the link provided here: https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/BooksProducts.en.html You all can also look up the song I mentioned earlier in the show. It's called "Eat"...
2021-01-1455 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #58: Why Is It So Hard To Find?!Today I talk about Black literature and how difficult it is to find. I share my theory on why I believe it is hard to find Black literature as well as so ideas on what we can do when we run into this difficulty. Take a listen it's a great episode. For your cultural tidbit I encourage you all to simply do a good search on the Journal of Black Psychology and sift through the articles that are from the early 90's. Don't forget to take my anonymous survey by clicking this link (https://forms.gle/UpMeBxY2exSMqkuc9) And check...
2020-12-1756 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #57: The Black Life in 2020In this episode talk about the Black Life in 2020 and how it has been treated. I get really candid and share my feelings about the Black life in 2020 and how I feel society should treat the Black life. Take a listen it's an wonderful episode. For your cultural tidbit I have shared several things throughout the episode that you can do to increase your cultural awareness. Make sure to take my anonymous survey by clicking this link (https://forms.gle/UpMeBxY2exSMqkuc9) Don't forget to check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2020-12-1050 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #56: Stereotyping Starts Young!!!In this episode I share a real life cultural story that recently took place when I took my daughter to the park. I break down how stereotypes start at a young age and the danger this poses. I also share a bit of my clinical think around why stereotypes happen so young, and how we can change this narrative. Take a listen it's an awesome episode. For your cultural tidbit I encourage you all to take a listen to the song I mentioned at the top of the show The song is called Somimu, the artist is $pacely, and the...
2020-12-0450 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #55: Then how are YOU acting?!Today I pose the question "Then how are YOU acting?" which came from the recent racist act that took place in Discovery Bay, California. I get very candid about my feelings, as well as empowering Black people. Take a listen it's a great episode. For your cultural tidbit I encourage you all to honor the land you stand on this Thanksgiving season, recognizing that this season came because lives were lost and land was stolen. Don't forget to check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2020-11-2637 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #54: When Black Folks Get WokeToday I talk about what happens when Black people get woke. I name three things that I believe happen when Black folks get woke. I also share tips for both Black and non-Black people to engage in to support the Black awakening. Take a listen it's a wonderful episode. For your cultural tidbit I'm encouraging you all to do two things: 1) Watch "Out of Darkness" a documentary by Anthony Browder on Amazon Prime. 2) Research one of the Black Civil Rights leaders featured today. Both Francis James Grimké and Fannie Lou Hamer did some amazing work for the cause. You can a...
2020-11-2056 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #53: I'm NOT your superwoman!Today I share where I've been and what caused me to put a pause on my podcast and newsletter. I talk about the importance of Black women not assuming the role of a superwoman. Take a listen it's a great episode. For your cultural tidbit I'm encouraging you all to get a copy of my Cultural Edition Planner for 2021. You can check out my planner here: https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/BooksProducts.en.html I also encourage you to look up some of the Black scholars I mentioned: Cheikh Anta Diop, Asa Hilliard, Wade Nobles, Na'im Akbar, Anthony Browder and Francis...
2020-11-1255 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #52: Voter Suppression The ISSSH Is REAL!Today we are back to our regularly scheduled program with me ranting about my cultural experiences and helping you all be more culturally aware by hearing these experiences. The topic for today is voter suppression. This is a topic that needs discussing and has BEEN needed discussing. Take a listen it's a great episode For your cultural tidbit I'm encouraging you all to look at Dr. Joy Degruy's recent YouTube video on voter suppression. You can access the video here (https://youtu.be/D3DM95UfytU ) Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2020-10-2442 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #51: Black Motherhood (Part 3)Today is the final interview of my 3-Part Black Motherhood series. I am talking to Kadija Phillips who is a mother of 3. She shares with us how she navigates all the different stages her children are in, she talks about how she engages in self care, and of course she talks about being a Black mother. This interview was a wonderful way to close out this series. Take a listen it's a fabulous episode For your cultural tidbit I'm encouraging you all to look up Kadijas work. You can find Kadijas work at the following places: www.kaliahsheart.org and...
2020-10-1655 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #50: Black Motherhood (Part 2)Today is the second interview of my 3-Part Black Motherhood series. I am talking to Stephanie Howard who is a mother of 2. She shares with us how adjusting to having a new baby while having an older child. Stephanie also shares some really good tips on self care and of course she shares her experience of being a Black mother. Take a listen it's a great episode that's full of goodies. To look up the digital bible study that Stephanie mentioned you can visit the following website (www.deepspirituality.net) For the cultural tidbit, I encourage you all to vote...
2020-10-081h 20Bloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #49: Black Motherhood (Part 1)Today is the kick off episode of my 3-Part Black Motherhood series. I am talking to Lauren Walton, who is a mother of 1. She shares her perspective on being a Black mother, how adjusting to motherhood has been for her, and how being Black has shaped the way she parents. Take a listen it's a wonderful episode that's full of good information. If you want to connect with Lauren, you can find her on Instagram under the handle lalaland_21 For the cultural tidbit, I'm encouraging you all to look up the 12 year old that I described earlier in the show...
2020-10-011h 11Bloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #48: Black Motherhood (The Introductory Episode)Today is the introductory episode for my Black Motherhood series. I am talking about what you can expect from this series and I'm also answering some of the same questions I've asked the Black mommies that I will be interviewing. Take a listen it's a great intro to what you can expect to hear from these upcoming Interviews. For the cultural tidbit, I'm encouraging you all to look up the things I mentioned in the episode. 1) Here is the link to the video I referenced of the Black mother - https://m.facebook.com/smashdatopicbreakingnews/videos/797663157679393/ 2)Here is a link...
2020-09-2357 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #47: Black Fathers Matter (Part 4)We have reached the final interview of my 4 part series on Black Father's Matter. Today I have my interview with Rome aka DJ Rome who is a father of 2 adult children. In this episode Rome brings not only insight about Black fatherhood, but he also sheds light on Blackness and what it's like to be Black. Take a listen to the episode it's such a good way to close this series. For the cultural tidbit, I'm encouraging you all to listen to and subscribe to Rome's podcast "Psychotic Bump School" you can find a link to his podcast (http://www...
2020-09-171h 14Bloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 46: Black Fathers Matter (Part 3)We are on interview 3 of my 4 part series on Black Father's Matter. I have Dr. Chase Moore on the show today who is a father of 3. Dr. Moore is an doing amazing job with his children and provides such great contributions to the community. Dr. Moore provides an uplifting perspective in regards to not only being Black, but also for being a Black father. Take a listen to the episode it's another wonderful and insightful one. For the cultural tidbit, I'm encouraging you all to look more into Dr. Moore's work. His books is entitled: "The emotion, the tree and...
2020-09-091h 02Bloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #45: Black Fathers Matter (Part 2)Today is the 2 interview of my 4 part series on Black Father's Matter and who better to follow my husbands interview than my brother in love, who is my husbands younger brother. Sterl also know as ST Spittin is another great example of a Black father. He shares his experience being a Black father and how he has navigated all the different stages of fatherhood with his daughter. Take a listen to the episode it's another heavy hitter. For the cultural tidbit, I'm encouraging you all to look more into Sterl's work. You can find a link to his new AMAZING...
2020-09-0258 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #44: Black Fathers Matter (Part 1)Today kicks off the first interview with a Black father, and who better to start the show than my own husband, Mr. Art Harris. He is a great example of a Black father and it was an honor having him on the show. He shares his experience being a Black father and a Black man. Take a listen to the episode it's a great kick off to this series. For the cultural tidbit, I'm encouraging people to look more into my husbands work. You can find a link to our website below under "services offered with my husband." I also...
2020-08-2651 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #43: Black Fathers Matter - The Introductory EpisodeToday I'm back from my break introducing a series on Black Fathers and their importance. I share why I decided to do this series and what you all can expect. I've also revamped some things that may be a bit interesting to you all. Take a listen to the episode it's a great one. For the cultural tidbit, I'm encouraging people to sign up for my newsletter. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2020-08-2043 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #42: History Repeating Itself!!! (PART TWO)Today I introduce part two of my series on history repeating Itself. This episode compliments my newsletter for this month. I talk about how the recent protests are examples of history repeating itself. I ask questions to help listeners think and reflect. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage my listeners to go back and listen to some of their favorite episodes since I'm going on summer break. Take a listen. Feel free to check out all the other things happening with my business below:
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2020-07-1739 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #41: #BlackexcellenceToday I talk all about Black Excellence. With all that's going on in the Black community, it was important for me to focus on the excellence that we bring as a people. Take a listen to the episode it's another amazing one. For the cultural tidbit, I'm speaking directly to my Black audience, encouraging them to do an exercise that will assist them in enhancing the Black excellence that already exist in them. Check out more information about the things taking place in my business below:
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2020-07-1049 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #40: Let Me Keep It Real With Y'allToday I talk VERY candidly about my feelings regarding the re-uprising of the Black Lives Matter movement and the recent killings of Black people. I hold back no punches in this episode and really let my listeners into my world. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage my listeners to look on my Instagram page (@bloomintoyourbestself) and find a chart I posted of the work of Black scientists and do some research on the work displayed. Take a listen it's another awesome episode. Feel free to check out all the other things happening with my business below:
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2020-07-0147 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode #39: Inclusion vs. ExclusionToday I talk about inclusion vs. exclusion and how the concept of intersectionality can be problematic. By now you all know I bring each episode raw and unapologetic, getting my listeners to think more critically where they are at culturally. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage my Black listeners to look up one of the following: Dr. Joy Degruy, Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, Wade Nobles, or their local chapter for the Association of Black Psychologist. I encourage my non-Black listeners to do a cultural reflection journal exercise. Take a listen it's another awesome episode. Feel free to check out all...
2020-06-2547 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 38: History Repeating Itself!!! (PART ONE)In today's episode I talk about my upcoming newsletter on repetitive trauma and how it feels as a Black woman to do this work. As usual I get very candid in my episode and I leave my listeners thinking more deeply about the things I share. For the cultural tidbit section I continue to encourage my listeners to sign up for my newsletter (information below) because the some of my episodes will be a complement to my series on "History Repeating Itself" Take a listen, this is an excellent episode. Feel free to check out all the other things happening...
2020-06-1742 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 37: Unexpected Conversations!!!Today I talk about a completely unexpected cultural conversation I had with someone I talked about in a bonus episode. I give listeners tips on how to engage in these conversations and I talk directly to the Black community on how to take care of ourselves when these conversations take place. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage my listeners to sign up for my newsletter (information below) because the next few episodes will complement a series of topics I will be writing about. Take a listen, this is an excellent episode. Feel free to check out all the other...
2020-06-1045 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 36: Starbucks - Did Y'all Forget?!Today I talk real and raw about how I feel Black lives are treated in this country and what can be done to make a difference. I truly share my experience as a Black woman with my listeners. For the cultural tidbit section I encouraged allies for the Black community to really question their level of speaking up and why they are speaking up. Take a listen, it's a really good episode. Feel free to check out all the other things happening with my business below:
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2020-06-0445 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 35: Cultural Decision Made!Today's episode is sort of like a sequel to a previous episode I did (Episode 26: A Cultural Bind!). Today I follow up and share what Cultural decision I made regarding the situation I talked about in that past episode. Take a listen because I share information that can help you make a sound cultural decision. For the cultural tidbit section I encouraged my listeners to think about the questions I posed at the end of the episode. Feel free to check out all the other things happening with my business below:
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2020-05-2846 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 34: Becoming!In today's episode I talk about Michelle Obama's documentary "Becoming." I share why it's such an important film to the Black community. Take a listen it's a great episode. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage listeners to check out the documentary on Netflix.
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2020-05-2243 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 33: What the HELL is happening?In today's episode I talk VERY raw and unapologetic about the frustration and sadness and confusion around the continued killing of Black people. I am very candid about my feelings regarding these deaths. Take a listen, this is a real episode. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage listeners to look up Crystal Valentine YouTube video "Black Privilege" You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/7rYL83kHQ8Y
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2020-05-1543 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 32: Motherhood - A Cultural ReaponsibilityIn honor of Mother's Day, in today's episode I talk about the cultural responsibility we have as mothers and I share my perspective as a Black mother. I name why I believe we have a responsibility and why it is important to take this responsibility seriously. You should take a listen, this is it's a great episode. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage listeners to look up several books that are geared towards African-American children. 1) Enough by Grace Byers 2) Brown Sugar Babe by Charlotte Watson Sherman 3) Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'O 4) When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner. Also...
2020-05-0742 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 31: Why Is That?In today's season 2 opener, I talk openly about a struggle that I have as a Black woman. I share my thoughts on why I believe Black people in general may share the same struggle that I have. I break down the history of this struggle and the current issues that may influence the struggle. You should take a listen, it's another great episode. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage people to SIGN UP for my monthly newsletter. Listeners can find information on how to sign up for my newsletter below and feel free to check out all the other...
2020-04-3046 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 30: Take A Cultural ReflectionIn today's season finale, I talk about why it's important to take a moment to culturally reflect. I share a story which inspired today's episode and I give my listeners tips on how to engage in cultural reflection. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage people to catch up on my podcast episodes if they are behind, to sign up for my newsletter (info below), to follow me on Instagram (@bloomintoyourbestself), and to leave a review. Feel free to check out all the other things happening with my business below, and don't worry, I will be back for season 2 in 2...
2020-04-0946 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 29: Passivity: A new form of micro-aggression!Today I talk about how passivity is the new form of microaggression. I break down what a #microaggression is and I give examples of how passivity is a form of a microaggression. Take a listen this is a very enlightening episode. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage people to do a culturally aware journaling exercise. Feel free to check out all the other things happening with my business below.
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2020-04-0256 minBloom Into Your Best SelfBonus Episode: America Ain't Right!Today I invited back my wonderful husband to talk about how America ain't right with how they are treating certain people regarding COVID-19. We have an in depth and enlightening conversation. Take a listen this is a great episode. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage my listeners to listen to my husbands podcast "The Black Male Therapist" which you can find here: https://anchor.fm/blackmaletherapist/episodes/Stimulate-Your-Mind--Body--and-Soul-Regardless-of-a-Stimulus-Check-ec4752 Feel free to check out all the other things happening with my business below.
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2020-03-3150 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 28: COVID-19 - The Cultural ImpactCOVID-19 is seriously taking over our society, so in todays episode I share my thoughts on how it's affecting us culturally. I talk candidly about my feelings around how this is affecting our culture. For the cultural tidbit section I challenge my listeners to think about how the Coronavirus is affecting people and their cultures. Take a listen and feel free to check out all the other things happening with my business below.
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2020-03-2658 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 27: Black Girl Magic, Scratch That!Today I invite BACK a special guest, Kadija Phillips, to come on and have a conversation about Black Girl Magic and how this term can actually dehumanize us if we are not careful. We have a candid conversation around this topic, what the term means to us, and how much can come out of just a three letter phrase. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage my listeners to look up Kadija's work. You can find Kadijas work at the following places: www.kaliahsheart.org and www.kangellife.com. You can follow Kadija on Instagram at: @kadijawrites and @k.angellife...
2020-03-1849 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 26: Your Readiness and My Equality!Today I talk real candid about my experience as a Black professional. I hold no punches and give it to my listeners raw and unapologetic. For the cultural tidbit, I encourage listeners to take a deeper at their level of cultural readiness. Feel free to check out all the other things happening with my business below.
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2020-03-1243 minBloom Into Your Best SelfBonus Episode: Just Take The Risk!In this bonus episode, I share how I took a risk, which resulted in helping others increase their cultural awareness. I include a short clip of what me and my guest (Dr. Cassidy Freitas) talked about on her podcast. I challenge my listeners to take a risk in being culturally aware and pushing towards their dreams. You get to truly walk a day in my culture in this episode, by hearing how a risk turned into a beautiful cultural moment. For the cultural tidbit, I encourage listeners to take a look at Dr. Cassidy's work and to listen to the...
2020-03-0835 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 25: A Cultural Bind!In today's episode I talk about the cultural bind I am in regarding the medical care of my daughter. I share what it is like to be Black in a society where many helping professionals don't look like us. I talk candidly about my thoughts, and the new found difficulty that comes with being a Black parent and making cultural decisions that can have an impact on my Black baby. For the cultural tidbit, I encourage listeners to take a read of the following article by Dr. Corey Williams (https://bloomintoyourbestself.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2a3018247e9ddc69...
2020-03-0538 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 24: The Beauty of Knowing Your Black History!Today I talk about the beauty of KNOWING your Black history. I share what has happened for me as I have learned more about my history and why it's a beautiful process of self discovery. I encourage listeners to take in what I'm saying to either embrace their own Blackness more or to encourage someone they know to step into their blackness. Take a listen to this episode and make sure to leave a review to let me know what you think. For the cultural tidbit, I encourage listeners to really let this topic sit with them and to listen...
2020-02-2640 min
Holding Space For TherapistsCultural Sensitivity and Micro Aggressions in our Field with Narissa Harris, LMFTIn this episode I share my conversation with cultural consultant Narissa Harris, LMFT @bloomintoyourbestself. I first connected with Narissa when she reached out to me on social media. She appreciated my posts and wanted to share them with people in her life, but found a lack of inclusive representation in the images I was sharing within my content. She was right. Her reaching out led to us connecting and me hiring her to come on the podcast and share her work addressing cultural inclusivity and sensitivity with me (and with you). To continue to follow Narissa's work you can...
2020-02-2447 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 23: The beauty of Black NATURAL hairIn today's episode I am talking the beauty of NATURAL Black hair. Not as a way to sway Black women who don't have natural hair, but more so to encourage everyone to love and accept the Black woman who decides to rock her natural hair. I share my experience with being natural and what it means to me (and most likely others who are natural). Take a listen to this episode and make sure to leave a review to let me know what you think. For the cultural tidbit, as usual you can look up more information on Mary Ann...
2020-02-2042 minBloom Into Your Best SelfBonus Episode: THIS what we doing?!In today's bonus episode is I am talking very candid about an experience I continue to have in a particular setting. I talk very raw about how this experience lands with me as not only a Black woman but also as a Black Mother. Take a listen to this episode and make sure to leave a review to let me know what you think. For the cultural tidbit, I encouraged listeners to listen to a podcast done by T.I. the rapper where Taraji P. Henson is his guest and speaks so truthfully about her experience as a Black actress...
2020-02-1247 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 22: This BEEN in me!In this episode I let my listeners into my world a bit. I share how my passion for my Blackness and my culture has always been in me, and some moments in my life that shaped this passion. Take a listen to the episode and let me know what you think. Part of the cultural tidbit was to look up one, if not both of the historic Black women I mentioned: Ida B. Wells and Mary Jane McLeod Bethune. Below you will also find some reminders of how you can utilize my services to increase your cultural awareness, along with...
2020-02-0558 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 21: United We Stand!In today's episode is I am talking to the Black community, BUT I encourage EVERYONE to listen to the episode, which I explain why at the top of the podcast. I share my thoughts about the way we as Black people communicate amongst each other and give some reasons why I feel we communicate the way we do. Take a listen to this episode and make sure to leave a review to let me know what you think. For the cultural tidbit, I encouraged listeners to explore Dr. Joy DeGruy's work either her book "Posttraumatic Slave Disorder" or some of...
2020-01-3035 minBloom Into Your Best SelfBonus Episode: Please Respect Kobe's Name!In this episode I talk about how it is as a Black woman to hear and see how white reporters are not respecting Kobe Bryant's name. In respect of his name, I am not including any links in my show notes or any sponsorships in my episode. Take a listen.
2020-01-2708 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 20: Simmer Down Narissa!Today's episode is all about learning how to not take on every cultural battle. I share with you guys an internal process that took place for me as a Black woman, when encountering a White woman's ignorant comments. Take a listen to this episode and make sure to leave a review to let me know what you think. For the cultural tidbit, I have encouraged listeners to really take a moment to think about their cultural wounds in relation to how they do the engage in cultural awareness. Below you will find some reminders of how you can utilize my...
2020-01-2429 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 19: OAKLAND Roots? Are You Sure?Today I talk about an experience I had while visiting my home town of Oakland. I break down the importance of people not claiming that they have Oakland Roots unless they actually have Oakland Roots. I share a cultural tidbit for listeners to take a read of the Oakland Post and look up the article "Rich Black Genealogical Roots of Oakland’s Political and Publishing Greats" by Virtual Murrell You can find that article through this link: https://postnewsgroup.com/2020/01/09/the-rich-black-genealogical-roots-of-oaklands-political-and-publishing-greats/ Take a listen to the episode, it's a good one. Also, just another reminder,
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2020-01-1520 minBloom Into Your Best SelfBonus Episode: You Only Need One!Today I talk about an experience I had in the grocery store. This is an episode that actually is full of cultural sweetness. Take a listen. If you aren't subscribed to one of my newsletters you are truly missing out. Check them out on my website. https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSubscriptions.en.html
2020-01-1126 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 18: What's up with White people?In today's episode I talk about some common behaviors I have noticed some white people engage in. I discuss why these behaviors are offensive, and why I think they happen. I encourage listeners to watch a TedTalk by Jaeyln Coates (https://youtu.be/0uzZPDhlm_k) as part of my cultural tidbit. As a reminder, if you aren't subscribed to one of my newsletters you are truly missing out. Check them out on my website. https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSubscriptions.en.html
2020-01-0925 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 17: In honor of a new decade, here's my top 10!Happy New Year and new decade! This episode is all about helping you start the year off being more culturally aware. I break down 10 tips for you in honor of a new decade. I also have my husband on as a special guest, where he will expand on one of the tips. The cultural tidbit? Re-listen to this episode and pick a tip you want to commit to doing in 2020. If you haven't subscribed to my newsletter already, what are you waiting for? Check out the subscription options at my website: https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSubscriptions.en.html
2020-01-0137 minBloom Into Your Best SelfBonus Episode: "I just ain't doing it!"This is another bonus episode where I share my day to day experience as a Black woman. Today I talk about how a magazine cover was triggering and offensive. Take a listen, it's a great episode to listen to before the close of this decade! If you haven't subscribed to my newsletter already, what are you waiting for? Check out the subscription options at my website: https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSubscriptions.en.html
2019-12-3131 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 16: Be Relatable. . . It Matters!Today I talk about the importance of being relatable to those of us in the African-American community. Regardless of if you are trying to relate to a client, a patient, or a friend, this is a quick episode that talks about the importance of relatability in the Black community. The cultural tidbit was to read the article I wrote on how to remain culturally aware. You can read that article here: https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/June2019.en.html Just a reminder, if you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions you need to! Check them out on my website...
2019-12-1819 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 15: Miscarriages are REAL!!!Today's topic is heavy but real. It's a topic that needs to be addressed and discussed. I get real candid and raw in this episode, sharing my struggle with miscarriage and why I believe we experience miscarriage in a different way from other women. NOT to say that our pain of miscarriage is more intense than other women, NO because ALL miscarriages are equally painful. But to say that Black women experience miscarriages differently. I also share tips and encouragement for those supporting women who have experienced miscarriage and those going through miscarriage. The cultural tidbit was to look up...
2019-12-1249 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 14: Black Girl Magic!On today's episode, I talk about how Black women can unleash their Black girl magic. I invite a special guest, Kadija Phillips, to come on and share some of her Black girl magic. On the cultural tidbit section I encourage my listeners to follow Kadija's work. You can find Kadijas work at the following places: www.kaliahsheart.org and www.kangellife.com. You can follow Kadija on Instagram at: @kadijawrites and @k.angellife Also, another friendly reminder if you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions you need to! Check them out on my website (www.bloomintoyourbestself.com)
2019-12-0445 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 13: A Call To Black Women!Today I talk about how Black women are often overworked, multi stressed, and under appreciated. I share tips on what we can do as Black women to reduce this stress. My cultural tidbit was simply a self care exercise. Take a listen to this episode, it's a good one. Don't forget to check out my newsletter subscriptions, if you haven't subscribed to one of them you are missing out. Check them out on my website (www.bloomintoyourbestself.com)
2019-11-2734 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 12: Yeah but. . . Girl accept your blessing!In this episode I talk about how remnants of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome shows up in my life. I share my take on how this shows up and what I plan to do about it. I give a cultural tidbit for people to go find a video from Dr. Joy Degruy and watch whatever calls their attention. You should take a listen, it's a great episode. As a reminder, if you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, you are missing out. Check them out on my website (www.bloomintoyourbestself.com)
2019-11-2127 minBloom Into Your Best SelfBonus Episode: What About OUR Babies?!This is another bonus episode of my podcast where me talking about a fresh experience literally has you walk a day in my culture. In this episode I talk about the importance of paying attention to the cultural imagery we show our children. I also give a cultural tidbit to do your cultural research on a book called "I Like Myself!" By Karen Beaumont. This book is NOT an good example of cultural imagery and should be made aware to everyone. Also, if you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, what are you waiting for? Check them out...
2019-11-1829 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 11: This is our country. . . We don't have to do what they do!In this episode I have you really walk a day in my culture. I take you to the nail shop with and allow you to hypothetically witness what the things I have to endure on a daily basis as a Black woman. I give a cultural tidbit on a video on immigration that I feel is great. I mistakenly said article in my podcast, but please know I meant video which I have linked for you here: https://youtu.be/JwkVk16xecw Take a listen to this episode, it's great and will help you raise your cultural antennas. Also, a...
2019-11-1319 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 10: They don't want us to know!Today's episode is a special one, my husband is a guest on the show and we talk about how society, particular white society, doesn't want us to know how lucrative Black people really are/were. We have a candid conversation about financial literacy, Black Wall Street, and more. I also give a cultural tidbit to a reference he made for the rap artist Mistah F.A.B and his album "Cuban Cigars and Rose Champagne" the song on the album referenced is You Can. It's a great song that should be listened too because it sums up the Black experience...
2019-11-0727 minBloom Into Your Best SelfBonus Episode: Cultural Boundaries CrossedToday's episode is a special bonus that was inspired by an interaction I had with a stranger. I talk about the culture of being a Black mother and how I am navigating that new found identity. Take a listen to the episode and let me know what you think. Make sure to check out my newsletters. If you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, what are you waiting for? Check them out on my website (www.bloomintoyourbestself.com)
2019-10-3123 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 9: What about that music tho?In this episode I talk about the importance of music in the Black community. I share some thoughts about why I feel music is important to us in the community. In the cultural tidbit section, I name four songs that demonstrate the points I'm making about music. As promised in the episode, here are the artist names and song titles: 1) Burna Boy - African Giant 2) ST Spittin - Profit Over Politics 3) LeToya Luckett - Feeling 4) J Moss - Good and Bad. These are awesome songs you should check out. Another thing you should check out is my newsletters. If you...
2019-10-3023 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 8: Cultural mishaps, missteps, and mistakes!Today's episode is candid, unplanned, and real! I give information on how even the best of us can make cultural mistakes and how to bounce back from those mistakes. I show people how they can utilize themselves in the cultural tidbit section. It's a great episode so take a listen. Also, if you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, what are you waiting for? Check them out on my website (www.bloomintoyourbestself.com)
2019-10-2725 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 7: Gentrification. . . Religiously displaced.In this episode I talk about how gentrification not only affects where you live, but the community you are a part of too. I specifically name how gentrification has personally affected me in regards to my religion. In the cultural tidbit section, I share a YouTube video (https://youtu.be/LR9gJVSwxAQ) where Le'Andria Johnson sings a gospel song and it shows the strength we get in the Black community by calling on Jesus. Also in this podcast, I mentioned a newsletter I wrote a few years ago on gentrification. If you want a copy of that newsletter, feel free...
2019-10-1714 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 6: All White People Are NOT Created Equal!Today I talk about how some white people are different from others in a GOOD way. I name what makes us as Black folks feel comfortable being our true authentic selves with some white folks. I also share an article by Robin DiAngelo in the cultural tidbit section. If you are unfamiliar with her White Fragility article, you should look it up. Additionally, I encourage you all to subscribe to one of my newsletter subscriptions. I have two versions a free version and a paid version. You should be signed up for one of them, regardless of which one you...
2019-10-0914 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 5: Oh Chelsea Please!In this episode I decide to be super candid and raw. You all are experiencing my initial reactions to a Netflix documentary on White Privilege. I speak about why I have a problem with the film, and I encourage my listeners to take home some tips from the film that may help them remain culturally aware. The cultural tidbit simply encouragers listeners to watch the film and pay attention to their reactions. Take a listen to the episode, and feel free to leave a comment. If you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, check out my website (https...
2019-10-0221 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 4: "She's Such A Cute Little Puppet!"In this episode I talk about an inappropriate comment a woman made about my baby. I explain why this comment is wrong in the context of how Black people have been treated in society. I give a cultural tidbit that encourages listeners to do some cultural work on their own. Take a listen to the episode, and feel free to leave a comment. If you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, check out my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSignUp.en.html) and find the subscription that's right for you. I have a free version and a paid...
2019-09-2511 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 3: We Can't Have S@!&In this episode I talk about the long avoided topic of cultural appropriation. I share a recent experience that got me to thinking more about this topic. I name reasons why cultural appropriation is a problem for the Black community and why we find it offensive. In the cultural tidbit section, I talk about a video by the poet Steven Willis on the topic of Ebonics (https://youtu.be/CB8pBiUavtg). If you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, check out my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSignUp.en.html) and find the subscription that's right for you...
2019-09-1916 minBloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 2: "Is she half African?"In today's episode I talk about an interaction my husband and I had with a grocery store cashier. I share four reasons why this interaction was weird and slightly inappropriate. In the cultural tidbit section I mention a song by Joey BadA$$ called "Land of the Free" (https://youtu.be/TeQW-9Cg8qs) and I encourage listeners to watch the video. Take a listen to this weeks podcast and walk a day in my culture! If you haven't signed up for one of my newsletter subscriptions make sure to check them out on my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSignUp...
2019-09-1212 min
Bloom Into Your Best SelfEpisode 1: So what is this about anyway?In today's episode I give listeners an introduction to what they can expect from the "Walk A Day In My Culture" podcast. I share what the format of the podcast will be, how often the podcast episodes will be released, a little bit about my style, and how this podcast compliments my "Walk A Day In My Culture" newsletter. If you haven't subscribed to the newsletter you can find it on my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSignUp.en.html).
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