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Pennie For Your Thoughts PodcastThe Truth About Quitting Your 9-5 For Content Creation: Nimilolu's Journey & Jackie Aina's SupportIn this episode of The Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast we sit down with Nimilolu to dive into her bold decision to quit her 9-5 and pursue content creation full-time. With the support of major influencers like Jackie Aina, Nimilolu shares the highs and lows of her journey, from breaking free of societal expectations to navigating the mental health challenges that come with being a full-time creator.
Nimilolu opens up about her Nigerian roots, overcoming cultural pressures, and finding her voice in the digital space. We also discuss the struggles many creators face, including burnout, self-doubt, and the reality...
2024-09-1757 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastPick Yourself Up & Try Again: What JT's City Cinderella Era Has Taught Me About My Creative JourneyIn this engaging podcast episode, we explore the challenges of starting anew and the importance of embracing imperfection in creative projects. Our host shares personal struggles with consistency, self-doubt, and the pressure of comparing to others, leading to feelings of discouragement and a break from creating content. By reflecting on an artist who stopped making music, the discussion highlights the need for self-discovery and strategic thinking in a capitalist society, urging listeners to stay true to themselves.
We also discuss the impact of past relationships on self-esteem and personal growth, stressing the importance of not comparing oneself to others...
2024-07-1823 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastHow To Recognize & Handle Depression Through God & Your Creativity feat. Kevonna RoseKevonna Rose & Pennie talk dating, personal authenticity, and the challenges artists face in today’s digital landscape. With raw honesty, Kevonna unfolds her journey of personal growth, the struggles of balancing motherhood with her musical career, and overcoming life’s hurdles including divorce, a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and significant work stress.
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2024-05-0945 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastEnergize Your Life & Money for Long-Term Happiness, Success, & Health with Hugh MassieIn this conversation, Pennie and Hugh Massie discuss the role of money and wealth management in people's lives. Hugh shares his journey from being an accountant to becoming a behavioral solutions architect.
They explore the mindset and beliefs of wealthy individuals and how they think differently about money. They also discuss the importance of defining success beyond financial wealth and the impact of wealth on children.
Hugh emphasizes the need to understand one's money personality and the three dimensions of money: currency, behavior, and beliefs. They conclude by highlighting the illusion of money and material...
2024-03-2048 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastFree Therapy? How To Properly Forgive & Practically Enforce Boundaries with Kaiya Fine & Audra Lee (Licensed Therapists)This episode is powered by Dead The Silence (a mental health non-profit organization) we delve into forgiveness and boundaries in mental health, with therapists emphasizing holistic therapy considering race and gender. It discusses challenges in setting boundaries amidst societal expectations and highlights the importance of self-love and communication in healthy relationships, while addressing harmful behaviors like gaslighting and narcissism. Client empowerment and open communication during therapy sessions are underscored for fostering agency.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complex dance between forgiveness and setting boundaries, and...
2024-02-281h 06Pennie For Your Thoughts PodcastLawyer To Successful YouTuber? Creating A Work Life That Is Authentic To You with Stephanie (Wine n' Chill)Stephanie, an ex-lawyer turned YouTuber, shares her journey of switching careers for long-term happiness despite the challenges and criticisms faced during the transition. She underscores the necessity of financial readiness before changing professions and addresses the societal pressures that young black women face to enter law, urging them to consider other paths and understand the potential financial strain. Stephanie also expresses concern over the pursuit of a legal career without passion, particularly addressing young black women, and notes the general dissatisfaction among lawyers.
In her content creation, Stephanie integrates her expertise in law and psychology, advocating for...
2024-02-2146 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast7 Thoughts To Help You Have The Best 2024In this episode, I offer my reflections and thoughts that I will go into the new year with. I invite my audience to live the BS in 2023 and embrace 2024 with open arms.
Here are the show highlights:
Solo Reflections: I discuss the show’s format that weaves between solo episodes and guest features. I bring up the insightful discussion with Lama on “The Psychology Of An Ex” from the previous episode, illustrating the show’s depth and diversity (CHECK IT OUT, if you haven’t already!)
With a spontaneous spirit, I approach this episode wit...
2024-02-0637 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastThe Psychology of an Ex with Lama (@ViewsOfAnEx)Relationships, break ups, and ex’s can teach you so much about yourself. Close relationships are like a mirror and if you are haling and evolving you know that each break up leads to a break through.
On this episode I am joined by Lama from the infamous Views Of An Ex Podcast. Therapy can come in many forms, even in the form of listening in to someones story about an ex relationship that went south and changed their life forever. We get to know the host behind Views Of An EX and discuss the lessons learned fro...
2023-12-2047 min
Technically SpiritualLIVE: Self Worth Outside of WorkIn a world that often measures our worth by our professional achievements, it's crucial to recognize that our value extends far beyond our careers. I gathered with community in Brooklyn, New York for this live podcast panel discussion around our current digital age, productivity, and well-being.We discussed who we are outside of what we do. How can we ensure that we are holistic individuals who love ourselves and others regardless of our productivity and job titles? What practices can help us grow in other areas outside the workspace, and how can we remain happy and proud...
2023-12-1349 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastSadder Days To Better Days & Gratefulness: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!I'm just venting TBH, the past 2 weeks haven't been the best but we are already feeling better! I also talk gratefulness, Cardi B on Genocide, & other randomness!
2023-11-2226 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastSelf-Worth Outside Of Work (NYC LIVE SHOW)OUR DISCUSSION AIMS TO EXPLORE THE MULTIFACETED ASPECTS OF SELF-WORTH AND SELF-ESTEEM OUTSIDE THE CONTEXT OF ONE'S CAREER. WE WILL DELVE INTO WHO WE ARE OUTSIDE OF WHAT WE DO. HOW CAN WE ENSURE THAT WE ARE HOLISTIC INDIVIDUALS WHO LOVE OURSELVES AND OTHERS REGARDLESS OF OUR PRODUCTIVITY AND JOB TITLES? WHAT PRACTICES CAN HELP US GROW IN OTHER AREAS OUTSIDE THE WORKSPACE, AND HOW CAN WE REMAIN HAPPY AND PROUD OF OURSELVES EVEN IN SEASONS WHERE WE ARE NOT OUTWARDLY "WINNING"?
Moderators: Pennie Anassi (@penniepeace) & Prerna Manchanda (@prernamanch)
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2023-11-141h 10Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast& We Back...Ego DeathI have missed you all too much! Welcome back! We are podding again and couldn’t be happier. On this episode we tap into a couple of updates, talk about Pennie’s first LIVE SHOW, The Friend Zone shouted us out, Jada Pinkett Smiths’s new book “Worthy”, & dive deep into the term “EGO DEATH”
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2023-11-0828 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastLet's Get Sh*t Done: Adulting With ADD/ADHD feat. Rach IdowuThis episode we are talking about that buzz word that won't stop buzzing, ADD & ADHD! Pennie was diagnosed with adult ADD in her mid twenties and she sits down with Rach Idowu to dish about it. Rach is the founder of the incredible and informative platform Adulting ADHD. A space created by a black woman to create community, provide information/resources, and help us get our ish together as magical ADHD'ers!
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2023-07-0746 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastWill It Ever Be Perfect? Nope.Pennie talks life updates and latest travels. She also gets into the topic of Perfectionism and what Beyonce's Renaissance Tour taught her about shedding the need to be perfect and how to stop striving for perfection.
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2023-06-2834 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastLessons Learned From A Near Death Experience Feat. Nunnie from Everyday PPLOn this episode I talk to Nunnie about his unexpected experience with a stroke in his 30’s. We dig into what we think the afterlife feels like, the importance of taking care of your health, and what really matters in this life. We also talk EVERYDAY PEOPLE one of the most popular parties of our time as black creatives & professionals.
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2023-05-091h 05Pennie For Your Thoughts PodcastTrauma Responses 101: Fight, Flight, Fawn, & FreezeOn this weeks episode, I catch y’all up on what I have been up to and we dive into how the fight, flight, fawn, & freeze trauma responses show up in romantic conflict. We also talk Rihanna & ASAP Rock, The Reads 10 year anniversary, Don Toilers new album “Love Sick”, & more!
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2023-03-0842 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastMore Money, Less Problems? How Alaina Curry (The Vital Money Pod) Paid Off Over 101K of Debt In 5 YearsWe are getting it right and getting it tight with out bank accounts on this episode. Pennie has a conversation with Alaina Curry from the Vital Money Podcast. Alaina dishes on how you can be debt free without even making 6 figures! We talk about how to budget, building your credit, & Alaina gives us the best tips and tricks to have our funds together for when Beyonce drops her tour tickets LOL.
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2023-01-2544 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastNew Year, Same Me, Who Dis: Where I've Been, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, & 2023 ThoughtsPennie updates you all on where she's been & how she's been feeling! We also chat it up about The Best Man: The Final Chapter Series, 2023 Resolution's, Twitch's passing, Self Diagnosing, The Podcast Market, & more.
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2023-01-1740 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastExpress Yourself Black Man Feat. KizzlePennie & Kizzle (founder of Express Yourself Black Man) talk dating as a healed black man, suicidal ideations, how to ask the right questions when you're dating, being cheated on as a man, and how his depressive moment lead him to creating one of the top digital platforms and resources for black men & their mental health.
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2022-12-131h 14Pennie For Your Thoughts PodcastTesting..Testing..Am I Back? Am I 30?Recorded this a while ago also need to use this as a tester! Enjoyyyy...WE ARE BACK BABY
2022-09-2828 min
Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast60. Always Adapt, Never ReactOn this weeks episode we talk about how we can adapt and not react to situations in a negative way that we may regret or be embarrassed about later. Pennie also gives you hella life updates, talks how hard pole dancing is, Wiz Khalifa's health journey, Amber Oliver, what to do if the person your dating has a bit of a reputation, and much more!
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2022-04-1543 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast59. The One, Not The TwoKnow your worth or whatever Drake Said!
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2022-04-0805 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast58. Be About Your Word!This is a quickie! Be about your word. Do what you say you are going to do, to the best of your capacity. Love you all.
2022-04-0203 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast57. Young, Famous, & AfricanWhat it do baby boo’s on this episode I catch you guys up on the latest. It is a solo episode so I am giving my twi cents on the show “Young, Famous, & African”. We also talk about what to do if your partner seems to have “wandering eye” and so much more!
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2022-03-2525 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast56. All Things OCD Feat. Jenna Overbaugh (Therapist & Clinical Marketing Director at @treatmyocd)What it do baby boos?! Today we are diving head first into all things OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) with Jenna Overbaugh a super cool & knowledgable therapist that specializes in OCD, anxiety, & postpartum. If you’re looking to learn more about this layered disorder this episode is for you, Jenna helps make it all make sense.
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2022-03-111h 01Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast55. Anxiety Where?! How To Quickly Get Rid Of Anxiety In The BodyWhat it do baby boo’s? On todays solo episode, I am kind of venting a little bit (rare occasion) I also talk about some practical ways to get rid of anxiety when it physically shows up in the body. For example, nasuea, butterflies in stomach, shortness of breath, panic attacks, shaking, sweating, lumps in your throat, paralyzing feelings, weird feelings in the skin, and ALL of that. We don’t like it nor have time for it so let’s get rid of it lol!!
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2022-03-0434 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast54. She's Not Hostile, She's Just Passionate Feat. Amanda SealesShe’s not hostile, she’s just passionate! On this episode Pennie digs up an old interview with Amanda Seales. Amanda Seales is known for her role as Tiffany on Insecure, co-hosting The Real Daytime, reading Caitlyn Jenner to filth, & her viral moments of hilarious truths when it comes to advocating for black people and using her voice and knowledge to aid in changing our world.
Pennie & Amanda talk about what it means to be a revolutionary woman and how that plays into our personal/dating lives, the negative perception that some people may have of her, her...
2022-02-2431 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastGod Don't Make MistakesOn this episode Pennie gives a couple of career updates, talks how to really “check in” on your people, Conway The Machine, Post Valentines Day Thoughts, Conway The Machine, Isiah Rashad, & Kanye West documentary and divorce narrative.
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2022-02-1928 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast52. Is There Always a Bit of Truth Behind Every Joke? Feat. Reggie Conquest aka #TSABae from INSECUREThis week we are rooting for everybody black! Word to Issa Rae. In honor of black history month we are talking black television & comedy with HBO INSECURE's own Reggie Conquest also known as TSA BAE. We dive into what it really means to "laugh at our pain" and how comedy & humor is used to cope with a lot of our traumas and challenges in the black community. We also talk the passing of MISS USA 2019 Cheslie Krysts, cancel culture, meditation, smoothie recipes, body shaming black men, & more.
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2022-02-0338 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast51. How To Prevent Blackouts & The Idealization Of Internet PastorsOn this weeks solo episode Pennie gives a couple of personal updates, talks the Mike Todd Controversy, & breaks down blackouts caused by drinking and how you can prevent them.
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2022-01-2732 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast50. Metaverse Bae's Feat. Joy Ofodu I Pt. 2Happy New Year! On this episode Pennie is joined by influential techie, silly storyteller, and voice artist Joy Ofodu to talk dating boldly and healthily in the metaverse lol (aka dating rn). Joy is a hilarious content creator with an innovative and insightful perspective, we also talk about the effects colorosim has on being "chosen", our responsibility as first generation kids to break cycles/create new ways of living for future generations, her work as a voice over artist, & so much more I can't even type it all lol! Get into it!
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2022-01-221h 09Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast49. Metaverse Bae's Feat. Joy Ofodu I Pt. 1Happy New Year! On this episode Pennie is joined by influential techie, silly storyteller, and voice artist Joy Ofodu to talk dating boldly and healthily in the metaverse lol (aka dating rn). Joy is a hilarious content creator with an innovative and insightful perspective, we also talk about the effects colorosim has on being "chosen", our responsibility as first generation kids to break cycles/create new ways of living for future generations, her work as a voice over artist, & so much more I can't even type it all lol! Get into it!
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2022-01-1353 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast48. BROWN Feat. Ryan DestinyWhat it do baby boo's?! This week we are having another blast from the past. Taking it all the way back to one of my favorite interviews with singer, song writer, & actress Ryan Destiny via LIVECIVIL.com. We talk colorism, her work as a solo artist, comparisons to Gabrielle Union, and so much more!
2021-12-1737 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast47. It's The Patterns For Me Feat. Adele Sparggon I PART 2On this episode Pennie returns back from Thanksgiving break with a couple of personal thoughts that she wanted to share. She is also joined by is an award-winning author, a thought leader, and an international speaker and trainer Adele Spraggon to discuss PATTERNS and how we can train our brains to break them thangs lol. Adele has been awarded 2020, Woman of Inspiration Award, and in 2021, she was recognized as the Top Behavioral Expert of the Year.
Check out her life changing book Shift: 4 Steps to Personal Empowerment here: https://shift4steps.com/book/
2021-12-1035 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast46. It's The Patterns For Me Feat. Adele Spraggon I PART 1On this episode Pennie returns back from Thanksgiving break with a couple of personal thoughts that she wanted to share. She is also joined by is an award-winning author, a thought leader, and an international speaker and trainer Adele Spraggon to discuss PATTERNS and how we can train our brains to break them thangs lol. Adele has been awarded 2020, Woman of Inspiration Award, and in 2021, she was recognized as the Top Behavioral Expert of the Year.
Check out her life changing book Shift: 4 Steps to Personal Empowerment here: https://shift4steps.com/book/
2021-12-0243 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast45. CRY feat. Que (@prettyfeather) I PART ONEOn this episode Pennie is joined by her friend Que to talk her new single CRY and her new journey as an artist. We also dive into Que's journey to embracing her Native American Roots, alcohol addiction, the music industry, ASTROWORLD FEST, the benefits of taking your time when dating, juicing, spirituality, and so much more!
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2021-11-1839 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast44. CRY feat. Que (@prettyfeather) I PART TWOOn this episode Pennie is joined by her friend Que to talk her new single CRY and her new journey as an artist. We also dive into Que's journey to embracing her Native American Roots, alcohol addiction, the music industry, ASTROWORLD FEST, the benefits of taking your time when dating, juicing, spirituality, and so much more!
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2021-11-1858 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast43. People Pleasing Aint ItHey guys!
On this episode I talk about boundaries with family members especially for the first generation kids. We also get into the 2nd episode of insecure with another segment of Pennie's Preguntas lol.
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2021-11-0656 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast42. Pennie's Preguntas: Insecure Insights Feat. LaLa WareHi, my loves! This week we are talking all things INSECURE with my best friend and yall's girl LaLa Ware. I put together a couple of questions inspired by the first episode of the new/last season and we deep-dived. Hope you guys love it!
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2021-10-291h 00Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast41. Love you guys!Hey y’all we will be back next week! Until then catch up on the latest episodes and share them with a friend. XoXo
2021-10-1603 minPennie For Your Thoughts PodcastLove You Guys!Hey y’all we will be back next week! Until then catch up on the latest episodes and share them with a friend. XoXo
2021-10-1401 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast40. Podcasting Housewives & Wanderlusting? Pt.2 Feat.Wanjira Longauer (@wanluv)In this episode, Pennie talks about her collaboration with CapitalFM Kenya and is joined by radio host & media personality Wanjira. We dive into mental health in Kenya, working in media abroad, dealing with the loss of family/friends, making new friends as adults, and so much more!
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2021-10-0840 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast39. Podcasting Housewives & Wander-Lusting?! Pt.1 Feat. Wanjira Longauer (@wanluv)On this episode Pennie talks about her collaboration with CaptialFM Kenya and is joined by radio host & media personality Wanjira. We dive into mental health in Kenya, working in media abroad, dealing with the loss of family/friends, making new friends as adults, and so much more!
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2021-10-0135 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast38. Certified Lover Girl Pt2: Are They A Narcissist Or Just An Asshole?On this episode we dive into the question...is your man a narcissist or just an asshole? Pennie breaks down the clinical definition of narcissism, gaslighting, & manipulation in layman's terms for the gang. The words have been thrown around a lot lately and like we always do, we are going to get down to the bottom of this! She also talks about the greatness that is Lil Nas X, real estate investments, and Kenya!
2021-09-2441 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast37. Certified Lover Girl Reporting Live From Kenya Pt.1Hey guys!
This week I'm solo dolo and catching you guys up on all things Kenya! Hope you all enjoy it.
2021-09-1721 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast36. The Audacity of "Nope" Feat. Bonsu (@bonsudreamz)On this episode Pennie talks her birthday, arriving in Kenya, & chops it up with one of her favorite writers Bonsu!
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2021-09-0956 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast35. Made It To Barack Obamas Playlist feat. AlexisEngineers & NeziOn this episode Pennie talks to R&B Artist Nezi & Alexis Cunningham about how they landed their song on Barack Obama's Summer Playlist. We talk faith, suicide ideation, parental anxiety, the life of upcoming artists, and much more!
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2021-08-1355 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast34. Better With or Without You? Feat. BlakestoOn this very special episode Pennie is joined by her longtime best friend Blake Campbell AKA Blakesto to talk about his decision to live an alcohol-free lifestyle, how alcohol can effect your productivity/dating life, his artistry and more. This episode is not a PSA for sobriety but more so a thoughtful conversation on making better lifestyle choices and decisions that include moderation and what possibly could be best for you as an individual. Pennie also talks about her DO YOU KNOW BLACK? game/talk show experience, spicing things up in long-term relationships, and more! Don't forget to review...
2021-07-291h 33Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast33. Thoughtful Travels: Summertime Chi, H-Town, & Black Wall StreetTHIS EPISODE WAS PRE-RECORDED btw lol. Thanks for continuing to rock out with me after this episode we will be dropping every Thursday. This is an update and travel solo episode, very different from our norm but we are going to rock out anyway while we restructure the pod for greatness! We talk traveling to Tulsa, alcohol abuse in women, reality TV, and more!
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2021-07-2143 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast32. Cognitive KindnessHey Guys!
On this episode Pennie talks cognitive kindness, healing from break ups, & she is interviewed by Lauren Ware as apart of Flower Communications Groups #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth initiative.
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2021-06-2542 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast31. Dynamic Discernment & Triggers Feat. Quachae Thomas M.S, LPCOn this episode, we get into part 2 of our interview with licensed mental health therapist Que! Pennie talks about the traits of a Dynamic human being & the importance of having discernment while outside & the world is opening back up & tugging at us. Que & Pennie continue to talk about the different options for therapy, insecurity vs. intuition, co-dependency, & how to self-regulate when you’re feeling triggered & so much more!!!
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2021-05-251h 03Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast30. A Legend, A Black Woman, A Therapist Feat. Quachae Thomas M.A, LPCWhat it do BABY BOO's?! Today Pennie is joined by Quachae Thomas, a licensed health professional to talk about the disparities in the mental health system, how to combat brain fog, copping with Adult ADD, depression, & anxiety with medication and/or therapy, insecurity vs. intuition, co-dependency, & so much more. Pennie also discusses how low or high testosterone can negatively effect mens mental health, how comedian Druski & the hip hop community are spreading awareness on sustainability/climate change, and so much more!
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2021-05-141h 00Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast29. Insecurity vs. IntuitionOn this solo episode Pennie dives into learning how to tell the difference between insecurity & intuition. We all have past traumas & triggers that my arise or come up in the present moment. As healed individuals we don't want our past to effect our present or future, we've been there and done that. Sometimes it's hard to tell if that "gut" feeling is real or if it just our insecurities getting the best of us. Next week we will have a therapist on to dive deeper into the topic and we will also be discussing ADULT ADD/ADHD. Love you...
2021-05-0740 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast28. Growth & Ginger Tea (Part 2) Feat. Raveen AlexisHey Y’all! This episode is all about growth & how we aren’t going to stop growing until the day that we die. If we aren’t growing what are we really doing? Growing isn’t always cute sometimes it gets messy & it’s all apart of the process. Pennie is joined by her homegirl, Raveen Alexis from Ginger Tea The Podcast. On this episode Pennie also catches you all up on a new exciting opportunity & all of the things.
Pennie's "On God." Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yStBYDFadH05zUNOvXh6X?si=XseVnvWfQ1WsrQtvxxF9AQ
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2021-05-011h 13Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast27. Growth & Ginger Tea (Part 1) Feat. Raveen AlexisHey Y’all! This episode is all about growth & how we aren’t going to stop growing until the day that we die. If we aren’t growing what are we really doing? Growing isn’t always cute sometimes it gets messy & it’s all apart of the process. Pennie is joined by her homegirl, Raveen Alexis from Ginger Tea The Podcast. On this episode Pennie also catches you all up on a new exciting opportunity & all of the things.
Follow Raveen Alexis:
@raveenalexis
@gingerteathepodcast
@affirm.you
#postiveselftalk
MVMT Wat...
2021-04-2359 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast26. God Plus Therapy: An Easter Special feat. Jeff Cuthbertson (@justmpact_)Happy Belated Easter Loves!
Faith without works? Hmmm. This is a special Easter edition of the pod! No updates or intro today because we are just going to get right into it. I will update you guys next week on all of the things but right now it is about the LORDT haha. Join me and my guy Jeff from God Plus Therapy as we talk about the gap between the black church & mental health advocacy, what hearing from God really sounds/feels like, dealing with grief, how we all interpret bible stories differently, what our spirituality...
2021-04-081h 31Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast25. According To Isaac Newton, If It's Up Is It REALLY Stuck? Feat. Lynette ElouiseAccording To Isaac Newton, If It's Up Is It REALLY Stuck? Feat. Lynette Elouise
Hey, Y’all! In this episode, Pennie updates you a little bit on what she’s been up to. She also introduces you to he dear friend Lynette Elouise. On this episode of the Elouise Show, we talk about all things For Your Thoughts Pod & Attachment Styles. Y’all know attachment styles are one of Pennie’s favorite topics. Dive in, love y’all!
Link To Youtube Visual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-KcGq8YzUM
Lynette's IG: https://www.instag...
2021-04-021h 08Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast24. Success Is Alignment Feat. Jada Vaughan (@g.i.jada)Happy Spring Y’all!
On this weeks episode the tables are turned. Pennie had the pleasure of being interviewed an IG Live series called “ Successful Saturday” with Jada Vaughn. Pennie & Jada chit chat about their first jobs, starting a podcast, what success looks like to her, how to stop your anxiety from crippling your creativity, & more! Pennie also updates y’all on some womanly issues & answers a pen pal letter about what she thinks about the way men handle their emotions.
Social Media:
Pennie Anassi - (@PenniePeace)
Jada Vaughan - (@g.i.jada)
2021-03-1853 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast23. Holistic Mami's Feat. Arielle Simone (@LeArielleSimone)Happy Women’s History Month! This week on the podcast Pennie talks about a couple of women that inspire her: Jaconna Jacobs (@jaconnasalene), Kennedy Johnson (@presidentkennedy), Courtney Brand Agbetola (@greeneyesgoldsoul), & Arielle Simone (@leariellesimone). Pennie is also joined by the Holistic Mami herself, Arielle Simone to talk about her journey, how to change bad habits, emotional eating, the importance of gut health, self-love languages, living intentionally, eating for energy, all things holistic wellness, & more!
Arielle’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpjG65uTyoCjQPocG1h4jEA
Arielle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leariellesimone/
Ariell...
2021-03-121h 39Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast22. Single Black Plant Dad & Therapy For Black Men Feat. Jameer PondIn this week's episode, we are talking about single plant parents and all things black men + therapy! Creative & cultural commentator Jameer Pond joins us for a conversation about his mental health & therapy journey. We also talk about the 2021 Texas Snow Storm, Pennie’s new plant mom life, how we can do our part when it comes to climate change + global warming, and more!
Jameers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameerpond/
Pennie’s Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/3dDocpe
2021-02-241h 32Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast20. Blast From The Past: Best of Part TwoHappy New Year. This is part one of our blast from the past! We have a ton of new listeners so I wanted to re-introduce them to the podcast. I went back and listened to every episode and handpicked some of my personal favorite moments. My intention is to give you guys a scope of the podcast in its entirety. I want you to hear the range and duality and if you love it buckle up cause we are on our way up!!!
Be sure to head over to Sprouts for all of your immunity needs! Coronavirus...
2021-01-261h 30Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast19. New Year, Same Pod: Best Of Pt.1Happy New Year. This is part one of our blast from the past! We have a ton of new listeners so I wanted to re-introduce them to the podcast. I went back and listened to every episode and hand picked some of my personal favorite moments. My intention is to give you guys a scope of the podcast in its entirety. I want you to hear the range and duality and if you love it buckle up cause we are on our way up!!!
Be sure to head over to Sprouts for all of y...
2021-01-1931 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast18. The Reality Of Reality TV: More Than Just A "Bad Girl" feat. Jelaminah 'Jela' LanierOn this post-Thanksgiving.. pre-Christmas episode Pennie has a beautiful morning conversation with her longtime friend Jelaminah Lanier. Jela is most known for her time on the hit reality TV show “The Bad Girls Club” Season 14. She is a model, actress, entrepreneur, & owner of Normal Culture. Pennie & Jela talk BTS of reality TV, false perceptions of reality TV stars, living in your truth, meditation, praying for your future family, dating within your race, healthy endings to relationships, how leaving your hometown helps you grow expands your perspective, & so much more!
Follow Jela: @jelaminah on all platforms
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2020-12-161h 34Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast17. NeedsOn this solo episode Pennie talks the election, Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs, C-L-I-T-S (@KevOnStage & @MrsKevOnStage), & introduces you to her new favorite go-to beverage KIN EUPHORICS purchase here: https://www.kineuphorics.com.
To watch her interview with @crystalllized here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CG1Ela9JaPW/
To watch her interview on "The Elouise Show" click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-KcGq8YzUM
2020-11-1253 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast16. Ask Him About His Attachment Style Sis Feat. Melanie NycoleOn this episode Pennie is joined by Yoga HIIT Instructor, Educational Equity Advocate, & Wellness Entrepreneur Melanie Nycole (@melanie.nycole). We discuss the importance of knowing & working through your attachment style with your partner, how movement effects your mind/body/spirit, the importance of women of color in the yoga space, becoming whole, recognizing your purpose/responsibility during these difficult times, & sooo much more. We are also joined by LaLa Ware for another HINGE dating story, our girl is starting her YouTube channel be sure to follow her on IG for updates: (@lalaware).
To get straight to Melanie's i...
2020-10-211h 42Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast15. Love Trip Feat. NeziThis episode is a little different. I'm sorry guys but the day this was recorded is when we got the news about Breonna Taylor & I truly had no words at the moment. I was still in a state of shock and processing. A lot of us feel powerless at this point, which is very valid.
In this episode, I share my immediate feelings in regards to the Breonna Taylor case. I talk Pyer Moss's Exist To Resist Campaign, should you be friends with your ex?
I chop it up with R&B artist Nezi about...
2020-09-2948 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast14. Let's Go To Sleep In Paris & Wake Up In Tokyo feat. Saundra (@lovesaundra) & Kristen (@kristen.gray)Pennie chops it up with her friends Saundra + Kristen a fire ass millennial couple that are living their lives abroad in Bali, Indonesia. We want to encourage more young black people to travel/live abroad. We talk broadening your perspective on life, traveling tips, healing, mental health, the quality of life in different countries, why America really aint shit, co-dependency, healthy relationships, & honestly so much more. You just gotta hear it, too many gems were dropped.
Follow Saundra @lovesaundra
Follow Kristen @kristen.gray
Peep their youtube channel: https://youtu.be/f5rI5XoVrow
2020-09-191h 24Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast13. It's The Virgo For MePennie talks her birthday, sky diving, The Black Love Docu-Series on OWN, Mental health during PMS, & MORE!
Check Out "Notice" (Official Music Video) by Blakesto:
https://youtu.be/NbDZKeJBZ4g
2020-09-121h 02Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast12. Surrender To The PossibilitiesPennie checks-in from Mexico. She talks traveling during the pandemic, life updates, Kamala Harris & Joe Biden, Moesha on Netflix, 30 days On/Off Challenge, her new tattoo, and more randomness.
2020-08-1431 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast11. Let It Go. Feat Anthony Duncan founder of Dead The SilencePennie talks about the art of letting go & is joined by Anthony Duncan founder of Dead The Silence. We talk about suicide awareness, how nutrition affects mental health, speaking your truth, healing, therapy, letting go of control, forgiving yourself, & so much more! Pennie also talks Kanye West & Tamar Braxton...praying for them both and their family.
Follow @deadthesilence on IG to support the movement!
To watch the documentary he mentioned head over to www.deadthesilence.com
2020-07-241h 11Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast10. Gratification.Pennie talks instant gratification vs. delayed gratification, YOGA, Jada, Will, & August, Lauren's hinge dates, JJ's I'm Me Foundation, and more!
2020-07-1859 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast9. Ebb & Flow feat Magna Leconte (MHC-LP)Pennie's back with a couple of quarantine updates but more importantly here to talk about BLACK MENTAL HEALTH. We are going through a lot right now as a race and have been going through so much for our entire existence. We need to not just post about black mental health, we need to be about it! Pennie is joined by Magna who is a mental health professional. We talk about all things mental health during this time & overall. Get to know how cool therapists really are through this convo & why therapy is the shit. We should all be going...
2020-07-0354 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast8. The Power Is In ‘The Follow Up’ Feat. Jaconna JacobsPennie laces you up on the differences between bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, & schizophrenia and how to deal with friends who may be becoming a burden due to their mental health issues. She talks Future’s “Mask On” initiative, the internet's obsession with other people's children and more. Last but not least, she has a chat with a friend of the show and a very special guest, Jaconna Jacobs. Jaconna & Pennie met during their internship with Vashtie Kola and have not left each other's lives since! She is the founder of Everything Boisterous( https://eboisterous.com/), a creative over at Adi...
2020-04-071h 42Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast7. Will You Be My Quran-Ting? Yes or NoPennie talks global pandemics and how we can make this Corona Virus shit show a better experience for ourselves and others. She talks dating during the Roni times, practices to be more productive when working from home, Twenties on BET created by Lena Waithe, and more!
The article I mentioned during the "Peace Of Mind" segment:
TITLE: AT HOME PRODUCTIVITY PRACTICES FOR THE FREELANCE CREATIVE & THE SELF EMPLOYED
LINK: HTTPS://WWW.VASHTIE.COM/MONDAYMOTIVATION-AT-HOME-PRODUCTIVITY-PRACTICES-FOR-FREELANCE-CREATIVE-THE-SELF-EMPLOYED/
2020-03-2339 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast6. Toxic AFOn this episode Pennie breaks down what it really means to be a "Toxic" person & how you know if you are in a "Toxic" situation. The term has been thrown around and used out of context lately so she is going to set the record straight. Pennie also talks weird Hinge dates, Big Sean, Joe Budden, the need for therapy at record labels, crystals, 'The Photograph' movie, & much more! Last but not least, this episode is dedicated to Pop Smoke. Gone way too soon, thanks for giving us electrifying energy changing tunes. You will be missed...Rest In Perfect...
2020-02-2158 min
Creatively CulturedCorporate Politics w/ Sanmi & PennieFinally! I've been waiting to bring on some of my favorite people to chat with me on the podcast and the time is finally here. Today we have Sanmi, he is a writer, poet, podcast host (@therantsshow) and more importantly to this episode Talent Acquisition and People Operations for multiple start-ups in Silicon Valley. In addition, we have my longtime friend Pennie Anassi! She is a writer, multi-media content creator and podcast host (Pennie For Your Thoughts). She has her educational background in Psychology and Media Management. I know we aren't the only one dealing with corporate politics when we ju...
2020-02-1455 minPennie For Your Thoughts Podcast5. Grad School Hotties & #GirlDads"Where Psychology, Pop Culture and Self Meet."
Join Pennie and her guest talk about their new goals for 2020, their experiences while attending Grad School and the positive effects Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant had on the world and their lives.
2020-02-051h 30Pennie For Your Thoughts Podcast4. Socialites & Social Anxiety feat. Kellyn Mckay"Where Psychology, Pop Culture and Self Meet."
We all hate the term “socialite” but it is what it is for this convo.
Join Pennie & Kellyn for a raw talk about Summer Walker, social
anxiety, Rhythm & Flow, the art of natural networking, dating public
figures, their adventures in NYC, & much more! Learn ya something.
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