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Rosé with Rae62 | Art as Self-Care, The Pain and Beauty of Shadow Work, Five Minute Journaling with Alexis VossAlexis is another instagram friend that I'm bringing on to the podcast because we've built a friendship that I want to share with my listeners. She's a women's rights activist and uses art as self-care when she needs to release her inner child. She walks us through other forms of self-care for her that she turns to as a "solo" mom of 2 (she's married to the most wonderful husband who coaches college football) and as she's navigating politicial seasons. We're also diving into: Shadow work we've done How we've learned to face ourselves and find peace in our...2024-02-291h 03
Rosé with Rae61 | Nature as Healing, Shroomies and Psychedelics, Listening To Your Body with Phoebe McPherson: Fungtion Co-FounderThis is such a fun and unique episode. I'm sitting down with Phoebe who is a plant educator, herbalist, and just overall woo woo babe which y'all know I LOVE. She is the co-founder of Fungtion, a functional mushroom wellness brand. Fungtion exists to create subtle transformations in people's lives through functional ingredients derived from earth. For a funny rabbit hole because Grace has been on the podcast a few times now, Phoebe is Fungtion's co-founder alongside George who is Grace's best friend's cousin. This episode is fun because I am coming out of the...2024-02-2949 min
Rosé with Rae60 | Feminine Energy and Soft Living, Taking Back Your Power, Consistency Is Our Superpower with Grace AllenGrace needs NO introduction as I welcome her back to the podcast. This is a continuation of a conversation we had 3 years ago about consistency as our superpower. In today's episode we are catching all the way up and we're getting a very vulnerable and soft Grace. Her life looks nothing like it did the last time she was on the podcast and she's sharing her journey through the fire and how she's picked up the pieces of what tried to break her. The hardest truth from our convo: no one is going to save you, no o...2024-02-2954 min
Rosé with Rae59 | That Big B-word: Balance, Stress Management, Getting out of Recurring Energy DebtIt's been a little too long since I caught you guys up on life and lessons its teaching me. In today's episode we're diving right in and chatting about the following topics: Acceptance that I cause most of the stress in my life by taking on too much + how I'm fixing it Getting out of the never ending cycle of burnout and recovery Keeping the conversation on balance going from episode 59 with Ciji from Balanced Not Busy Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily e...2024-02-2211 min
Rosé with Rae58 | Finding Comfort in Chaos and Pivoting + Prioritizing Your Way to Balance with Ciji Townsend of Balanced Not BusySeason 3 is winding down, but I knew I could not close out this season without sitting down with my boo, Ciji. I call her the queen of balance + pivots and you'll see why on this podcast episode. I love Ciji because she keeps it real. Her life is her content and as she's navigating being a mom of 2, solo-parenting while her husband has business travel, or picking up Chick-fil-A dinner for the second (or third) time this week, she's bringing her Balanced Not Busy community along with her. In today's episode we are diving into: Not going into...2024-02-151h 03
Rosé with Rae57 | Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone, Welcoming Fear and Anxiety, and Growing in DiscomfortIn today's episode I'm discussing what it looks like to step out your comfort zone and into your purpose, what to expect every step of the way, and how we can only grow when we push ourselves. As y'all know, we have the most amazing guests and I'm lucky to call most of them close friends so I get to experience the behind the scenes of some of these conversations. I'm also walking you guys through a few episodes that I've recorded in the past where my friends stepped out of their comfort zone and into their...2023-08-1716 min
Rosé with Rae56 | The Secret To Staying Motivated with Your Health and Fitness GoalsSpoiler Alert: The secret to staying motivated is that there is no secret. I am just as unmotivated as the next girl on most days, the difference is that over the years I have been consistently developing the muscle of discipline. See, motivation gets you started, but it's discipline that keeps you going. Here's what we are diving into in today's episode: Cutting through the social media noise and misguided information about health and fitness Showing up for yourself even on days that you don't feel like it Starting small and focusing on consistency over intensity My workout...2023-08-1025 min
Rosé with Rae55 | A Healing and Freeing Conversation with Women's Health Dietician - Valerie AgyemanFor all the girlies (+ guys, gays, and theys) that want to eat healthier but don't know where to start, this episode with Valerie Agyeman, RD is SO good. Valerie is a women's health dietician and nutrition media expert who believes her God-given purpose is to help women build healthy habits for long-term, better health. As someone who has always had an ~interesting relationship with food and my body, I found this conversation really healing and freeing. We chat about body positivity vs body neutrality (I learned something new!!!), wellness trends and fad diets that we wish would g...2023-08-0344 min
Rosé with Rae54 | Soft Living and Self-Care, Choosing Softness and Ease, and Shadow Work 101 with Priscilla Agyeman of Saddie BaddiesI'm so excited to be sitting down with Priscilla on the podcast today!!! Priscilla Agyeman, MPH is the creator and founder of Saddie Baddies - a virtual sanctuary for Black and multiracial people to destigmatize mental health and initiate collective healing. She is the queen of soft living and shares what choosing softness and ease looks like on her podcast - The Soft Life. In today's conversation, Priscilla and I waste no time as we dive into this healing conversation. Some of the topics we dive into include: Soft living - what it is and why...2023-07-271h 04
Rosé with Rae53 | Healing from Burnout, Grief Chat: 7 Year Wedding Anniversary, Habit-Building with Atomic HabitsMy oh my how the tables have turned. In epsiode 44 I shared a few tips to avoid burnout. In today's epsiode I'm walking you guys through steps I'm taking to heal from burnout. Oops lol. I'm solo sipping this week and we're diving into: How my family and friends celebrated my 7 year wedding anniversary Why I create new traditions around big grief days (birthdays, holidays, etc.) to ease some of the anxiety My alopeacia areata diagnosis (stress-related hair loss) and steps I'm taking to recover from a crazy season of life The book Atomic Habits by James Clear, a l...2023-07-2019 min
Rosé with Rae52 | Normalizing Black Wealth, Real Estate Investing and Retiring at 32, and Learning to Celebrate Your Wins with The Key Resource - Kendra BarnesI had chills this entire episode because I'm sitting down with someone who is changing the trajectory for families who want to build generational wealth but don't know where to start. Kendra Barnes, or The Key Resource, is on the podcast today and as she's sharing her real estate and early retirement wisdom, I'm thinking about all of you who will listen and take something away and how that will change your life and your family's life. I'm thinking about the THOUSANDS of people in her online community that she's helped purchase their first property and the seeds she's...2023-07-1356 min
Rosé with Rae51 | The Power of Saying No, Grieving Lost Friendships, How the Pandemic Changed Us with Pam R. Johnson DavisPam is a TedTalk speaker, award-winning writer and poet, storyteller and connector. Today's episode is such a genuine catch up between me and a dear friend. Pam and I connected right at the heart of the pandemic through my Unapologetic Womanhood events. She is known as Unapologetically Pam and as soon as we connected, the sisterhood and synergy was undeniable. She was on season 2 of the podcast where we talked about living unapologetically, different forms of grief, and showing up truthfully. In today's episode we are building on that conversation and diving into: Living unapologetically and o...2023-07-061h 03
Rosé with Rae50 | Allowing Yourself Space to Evolve, Leaning Into Discomfort, and Living Delusionally with Cat LantiguaCat is a community architect, podcast host, author, and a gem of a human that I discovered during the pandemic. I instantly fell in love with Cat's outlook on life, the words she shares, and the community that she has selflessly built. I'm so excited to have her on the podcast this week. She is the queen of "if I don't like it, then I can always change my mind" and in today's episode she's diving into her decision to pack up her life and move to Mexico City, moving past limited beliefs and stepping outside of y...2023-06-291h 04
Rosé with Rae49 | 2 Years Alcohol Free, Tips For All My Mocktail Girlies, Prioritizing Healing Over Happy HoursCheers to 2 years!!! Last month I celebrated 2 years of removing alcohol from my life. In today's episode, I am having a super vulnerable conversation about drinking heavily right after J passed away, all of my tips to always order the perfect mocktail, things I've learned over the past 24 months and the healing I've found when I stop hiding behind alcohol. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Twitter: @rachelsgilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter 2023-05-0417 min
Rosé with Rae48 | Owning Your Grief Journey, Intimacy as a Widow, Surviving Your First Year of Grief with Jess HerrickI was connected with Jess through Amber (ep. on the Grief Gang Podcast where we discussed dating, sex, and intimacy after partner loss. I love today's conversation because we are circling back on that conversation over a year later and diving into: Owning your grief journey and not feeling guilty about moving forward or dating again Transitioning from the adrenaline of your first year of grief to the reality of year two Navigating dating and breakups as a widow, our first breakups and grieving relationships Listen to our interview on The Grief Gang Podcast Listen...2023-04-271h 05
Rosé with Rae47 | Woo Woo Wellness Rituals, The Power of Manifestation, and Learning to Celebrate Yourself with Jeanetta NorrisYou have your friends, you have your best friends, and then you have your soul sisters. Jeanetta definitely falls in the last category, and if you've been a longtime listener of the podcast then you know exactly what I mean. Jeanetta is back for season 3 and in today's episode you'll see why we keep inviting her back for another glass of Rosè with Rae. In today's episode we are diving into her latest life updates. Last season she was in the process of becoming a doula and she's since supported her first birth. We're chatting about my dr...2023-04-201h 13
Rosé with Rae46 | De-platforming and Evolving as a Content Creator, Shallow Deal Breakers, and Our Biggest Icks with Lindsay AyersI'm sitting down for a HILARIOUS conversation this week with my girl Lindsay. We met on ig years ago and finally got to meet in person earlier this year and then recorded this episode shortly after. She was on season 2 as Lindsay Ayers of The Faith Feast aka her blog at the time. Since then she's shut down the blog and has stepped away from content creation (for the most part, her 120 followers on TikTok love her). We're chatting about de-platforming as a content creator and how we've both evolved from our "bible blogging" days. We're also...2023-04-041h 02
Rosé with Rae45 | Habit Building, Preparing For a New Season, Goal Setting, and Dreaming BigWe're back with another solo episode this week where I'm spilling all the tea on how to build and maintain better habits, what I'm doing to prepare for a new season, how I approach goal setting and dreaming big, plus I'm catching you guys up on this season of life and some things I'm looking forward to. Cheers!!! Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter 2023-03-2920 min
Rosé with Rae44 | J's 31st Heavenly Birthday Recap, Tips To Avoid Burnout, Encouragement To Not Give UpIn this week's episode I'm giving you guys a recap on my trip to Indianapolis this past weekend to celebrate J's 31st birthday with our closest friends. All but one have been on the podcast so far this season (I'm coming for you Amelia!!!) I love that so much. I'm also catching you guys up on how I'm avoiding burnout in a chaotic season of life along with some encouragement to keep going. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation t...2023-03-2326 min
Rosé with Rae43 | Grief Chat: Letting Light Back In After Death with Amber Jeffrey of The Grief GangThis week I am sitting down with my dear sister in grief, Amber. She is the host of The Grief Gang Podcast and she's officially our first ~international guest. We're going global, baby. Our British babe Amber and I connected via instagram early in my grief days. She lost her mom at 19 years old and she's built a community centered around normalizing grief. I can't even explain the magic that is Amber Jeffrey. I've been on her podcast speaking about partner loss and I'm thrilled to have her on mine as we chat through our grief journeys...2023-02-161h 03
Rosé with Rae42 | Setting and Enforcing Your Boundaries with Dr. Ayanna Abrams - Licensed PsychologistI love having medical and mental health professionals on the podcast because they have a way of gently and lovingly getting us all the way together. Dr. Ayanna Abrams, Clinical Licensed Psychologist, is no different. This episode is for you if: You are someone who loves hard and loses yourself in relationships You fall victim to people pleasing or doing things out of guilt You are lost on how to set and honor boundaries You feel that you always have to be everything to everyone You are intentionally pursuing a deeper relationship with yourself Or if you...2023-02-091h 00
Rosé with Rae41 | Paying Down Debt and Getting Good with Money with Les Alfred of Balanced Black GirlLes is back on the podcast this week and my heart is so happy. It's always a good time when we have the balanced Black girl of all balanced Black girls on the podcast. Les recently paid down $100K in debt (!!!) and is spilling the tea on her tips on paying down debt, understanding your finances and where your money is going, and how to set the ~vibe when you're going through your finances each week. In this episode we are also diving into: Paying down debt, financial literacy, and staying in your bag Di...2023-02-0358 min
Rosé with Rae40 | Trusting Your Waiting Season, Giving Men Space to Be Vulnerable, and Building Resilience with Antoine LewisI am sitting down with my brother Antoine today. He was best friends with J and after he passed away, Antoine and I formed a beautiful friendship that means the world to me. This episode makes my heart really happy because our bond is one of my favorite things. In today's episode we're digging into: Doing the work and trusting that your breakthrough is on the other side of your waiting season Building discipline and grit even when the odds are stacked against you How to measure success based on your own journey and not aynone else's How...2023-01-261h 03
Rosé with Rae39 | Practicing Acceptance + Honoring the Season of Life You're in Right NowI'm kicking off today's episode with a podcast-blog style conversation and recapping my weekend, life updates so far this year, and some lessons I'm learning in this season of life. Then we're diving into another one of my favorite topics: practicing acceptance. Accepting people for who they are, not having the false expectation of expecting "you" from other people, accepting and honoring the season of life that you're in. I love y'all. Cheers! Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to...2023-01-2423 min
Rosé with Rae38 | Women in Leadership: Living Well on PurposeToday on the podcast I'm sharing a special interview that I recorded with a digital agency based out of LA. I was invited to speak during their Women in Leadership Series and chose to dive into my love for living well on purpose. Today we explore: What it looks like to go deep with yourself to understand what you need in order to thrive How to align your daily habits with your dreams and goals What ignited my wellness journey and inspiring women to pursue theirs My shift from focusing on physical wellbeing to emotional and spiritual healing...2023-01-1927 min
Rosé with Rae37 | How to Romanticize Your Life + Practicing Gratitude and MindfulnessThis week I'm solo sipping and walking you guys through what it means to romanticize your life, how to do it + why it's important, and how gratitude and mindfulness are at the heart of it all. All my love. Cheers. xx Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter 2023-01-1711 min
Rosé with Rae36 | Equity for Black Women, Prioritizing Rest, and Learning to Love and Care for Yourself with Katara McCartyFrom out of the realities of abandonment by her biological mother, being bi-racial and growing up in a Black home, Katara McCarty realized early in life that the color of her skin mattered. After becoming a single mother at 19 and finding the courage to leave an abusive relationship, Katara became an entrepreneur holding leadership positions in both non and for-profit organizations.Today, Katara is a sought-after coach, author, and podcast host dedicated to cultivating brave spaces of belonging for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color (BIWOC). As a Black woman, she is committed to amplifying the richness of BIWOC...2023-01-1251 min
Rosé with Rae35 | Extending Grace to Yourself, Decision-Making Anxiety, and Positive AffirmationsI'm solo sippin' today and chatting about extending grace to yourself, how I face my decision-making anxiety and gentle self-talk. I close out the episode with a few affirmations straight from my heart to yours. Episode spoiler: I was influenced HARD to buy the Stanley and I'm sharing my thoughts on this cup that is breaking the internet lol. Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose Subscribe to the newsletter 2023-01-1014 min
Rosé with Rae34 | Skincare Product Education, Saying Goodbye to Chemical-Free Skincare, and Our Holy Grail Products with Brynna Kibler of 7 Esthetics Skin Studio2021 was the year that I decided to get serious about my skin and by way of hashtags and some intense ig scrolling (and trolling lol), I happened upon Brynna of 7 Esthetics Skin Studio. Brynna is a corporate employee turned esthetician/entreprenuer whose passion for skincare was birthed from her own experiences with acne and hyperpigmentation. I do not say this lightly when I tell you guys that she has changed my skin and my life. I've always been a little insecure when it comes to my skin, but I was making the mistake of following skincare routines from influencers...2023-01-0559 min
Rosé with Rae33 | Hello 2023! New Year's Resolutions, Having the Courage to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, and My Holiday Season RecapI love the start of a new year. There's nothing like a fresh start and opportunity to begin again. I'm someone who never passes up the chance to reflect on the past and plan for the future. In today's episode we are doing just that. I'm walking you guys through how my habits have evolved over the years, how I plan to use this year building on the solid foundation I've already established, and how to get out of your own way when it comes to stepping outside of your comfort zone and into something new. Start scared. Start...2023-01-0323 min
Rosé with Rae32 | How to Manifest, Trusting Your Intuition, EDM/PLUR Vibes, Turks & Caicos Recap with KenzoGroup chat ~unlocked~ It’s our last episode in the General Support Center group chat series. I’ve sat down with my girls Sophie, Colby and Stephanie over the past couple of weeks and today we’re closing out this chapter with Makenzi. I met Kenzo through J when they worked together and I always say she’s one of the best gifts that J left me with. This might be one of my favorite episodes I’ve ever recorded because we’re talking about so many things I’ve never gotten into before. I love sharing these...2022-12-291h 22
Rosé with Rae31 | Stepping Away from Toxic Situations and Taking Back Your Power with Stephanie FernandezIf you've been rocking with me for a minute then you not only know me, but you also know my bfffff Stephanie Fernandez. She's been on both seasons of the podcast and we've been in each other's lives for the past decade. Steph is a phenomenal educator, she's won teacher of the year 2 years in a row and was recently nominated for the HEB excellence in education award. She proudly teaches in the poorest zip code in San Antonio and pours herself into these students and serves as a safe refuge for them. Sis is the real deal, but...2022-12-271h 00
Rosé with Rae30 | Navigating Life Post-Divorce, Healing in Therapy, and Creating Your Dream Life with Dr. Colby AdolphNext up from the group chat is Dr. Colby Adolph. In this episode, I have Colby back on the podcast and we're catching up on what life looks like for her since we recorded our episode in season 2. She's currently finding peace in her post-divorce era and recently packed up and moved across the country to take steps towards her building her dream life and dream career. Today we're chatting through what life after divorce looks like, chasing your dreams and manifesting your dream life, honoring your boundaries and capacity, and sitting with all of your emotions.2022-12-221h 00
Rosé with Rae29 | Friendship Loss, Dating Battle Stories, and Scrollin' and Trollin' with My Brother Sophie HermanWELCOME TO THE GROUP CHAT!!! The "General Support Center" group chat is a safe space for dating, life advice, random polls, and there's always some piping hot tea being spilled. It's me + my girls Sophie, Colby, and Makenzi and for the next few episodes of the podcasts I'm sitting down with all of my girls. This week, I'm sitting down with my brother Sophie. She's one of the best gifts that Joe left me with and hands down one of my funniest friends. We're chatting about grieving the loss of our friends, her perspective on losing Joe +...2022-12-2058 min
Rosé with Rae28 | Live Fully and Love Fiercely Because This All Ends with Fabi PowellToday I'm sitting down with my beautiful widow sister, Fabi. She lost her husband to Synovial Sarcoma in December of 2016. This episode will air just two days after his 6 year anniversary of passing so this is a special one for us to celebrate the love of her life, Josh. After finding out his cancer was terminal, his last wish was for Fabi to start their dream family with or without him. Before he started chemo, he froze his sperm and Fabi has spent the last 2 years going through 5 rounds of IVF with so many ups and downs trying to...2022-12-151h 31
Rosé with Rae27 | I'm a Mocktail Girlie Now: 18 Months Alcohol-FreeThis episode is a peek into my sober curious journey that's turned into my alcohol-free lifestyle. 25 year old me would never (ever) believe that removing alcohol would be a part of my journey, but man I'm glad I'm here. In this episode we're diving into: Why I stopped drinking and what's keeping me on this journey How removing alcohol has saved my mental health A deeper look into my journey to self and therapy Authentic communication - the key to having tough conversations with yourself and others Let's stay in touch babes: Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com I...2022-12-1324 min
Rosé with Rae26 | Grief Chat: Life After Loss, Dating As a Widow, and Moving Forward with GriefIt's been over 2 years since I was last behind the mic and we have so much to catch up on. Life looks so different for me now than it did 2 years ago and I'm excited to share my evolution of self with y'all. I'm 4 years into my grief journey and I've arrived at a sweet place of acceptance that grief is a part of my story, but it doesn't have to be my entire identity. I've spent the last 2 years devoting so much time to myself by prioritizing rest, healing, and manifesting the life that I desire. In this...2022-12-1318 min
Rosé with RaeSEASON 3 BABY: Welcome BACK to Rosè with RaeThe rumors are true... Rosè with Rae Season 3 is baaack!!! We have A LOT to cover this season, so grab a glass of your favorite rosè and let's have some fun!2022-12-1304 min
The Grief GangPartner loss with Jess & RachelOn this week's episode I'm talking to Jess Herrick and Rachel Symone Gilliam about the loss of their partners, Max & Joe.We speak about what it is really like to be young and widowed, with them both losing their partners under the age of 30. The layers of being a young carer when you yearn to be cared for yourself, grieving not only for the person who has died but for the future you had planned or dreamed of together, and sex! Now sex in the partner loss world is something I've come to learn is something...2022-02-1648 minThe Grief GangPartner loss with Jess & RachelOn this week's episode I'm talking to Jess Herrick and Rachel Symone Gilliam about the loss of their partners, Max & Joe.We speak about what it is really like to be young and widowed, with them both losing their partners under the age of 30. The layers of being a young carer when you yearn to be cared for yourself, grieving not only for the person who has died but for the future you had planned or dreamed of together, and sex! Now sex in the partner loss world is something I've come to learn is something...2022-02-1648 min
Red Lips & Eye Rolls the PodcastEpisode 54: Rachel GilliamThis week's guest Rachel Gilliam chats with us about her amazing work and her online reset that is led by Black women for all women. Rachel Symone Gilliam runs an online platform centered around owning her grief and encouraging others to live their best life on purpose. As a young widow and bone marrow transplant survivor, she is no stranger to heartache, loss, or hard seasons and invites you along in her own journey to self to help you open the door to your personal healing. She...2021-01-1652 min
Rosé with Rae25 | Solo Sippin with Rae: Life After Loss + Season FinaleI cannot believe this season is coming to an end or that this our first ever (ever ever) solo episode! I'm getting raw in this *tear-filled* and *emotional* episode chatting through what life after loss looks like right now and encouraging all of my grieving listeners to keep putting one foot in front of the other each day in your grief, no matter how painful. I'm sharing some promises with you about grief to help get you through this holiday season and also sharing my heart and struggle with perfectionism and how it's been holding me back this year.2020-12-2523 min
GirlfundsRising up in your financial life with Rachel Symone GilliamRachel Symone Gilliam joins us for this week’s episode of Girlfunds, a female financial empowerment podcast where we intertwine finance and friendship. During the interview, Rachel not only shares how she sets goals in her own life, but how she empowers others to achieve their goals. From how she helps friends negotiate their salaries to how she bought her first home, Rachel gives actionable tips and advice on how she lives a life with purpose. And most notably, she shares all these stories with well being and mental health at the center, diving into what you nee...2020-12-0247 min
Rosé with Rae24 | Faith, Prayer, and Intimacy with God in All Seasons with Lindsay AyersWe’re back this week for one of our final episodes of Season 2. Lindsay is a dear friend that I met on IG a few years ago and has easily become one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram and in real life. After going through a tough break up, she began to see God in a new way and I love how she uses her platform “The Faith Feast” to welcome other people into the presence of God so that they can experience His fullness. The best part? The girl is down to earth and SO relatable. No Chr...2020-11-101h 02
Rosé with Rae23 | Reading as Self-Care and Unpacking The Vanishing Half with Katelyn Cole/The Bookcase BeautyIt's hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that I have known Katelyn for over 10 years now. Even harder to believe that this girl reads over 10 books a month. In this week's episode, Katelyn aka The Bookcase Beauty is walking us through establishing reading habits, how reading is a form of self-care, and how she's been able to grow her "bookstagram" to over 36k followers by sharing her passion for reading with others. Welcome to our virtual book club! In the second half of the episode, we are also taking a deep dive into...2020-10-271h 13
Rosé with Rae22 | Finding Balance, Keeping Your Boundaries, and Learning to Simply BE with Ciji TownsendThis week is all about the 3 B's: Balance, Boundaries, and Being. I'm chatting with my GIRL Ciji Townsend, who is someone I look up to in so many areas of life, but especially when it comes to living a balanced (not busy) life. In this episode, Ciji and I are talking all about how we are both recovering busy bodies (but God!). We're chatting all about: Getting back to being human beings and moving away from human doings The intentionality it takes to live a balanced life How to stop the glorification of busy or being...2020-10-2056 min
Rosé with Rae21 | Black Girl’s Guide to Navigating Corporate America + Allyship with Brittany Barnes and Helina SeyoumYou might need to grab a whole bottle this week y'all because I am sitting down with not one, but TWO of my girlfriends/former coworkers diving into some tough but necessary topics surrounding navigating corporate America as Black women. From the microaggressions we encounter, the anxiety that stems from wearing and styling natural hair in White spaces, to creating safe spaces for your Black friends and coworkers as an ally. From the Episode - Products We Are Loving: BioDerma Cleansing Oil Clean Skin - Clean 100% Organic Towels Vitner's Daughter Botanical Serum ...hair grease (lmao but fo...2020-10-141h 21
Rosé with Rae20 | The (Saturn) Return to Your Uninfluenced Self with Les AlfredNot sure if y'all are even ready for this (balanced) Black girl magic, but this week I am sitting down with Les Alfred, founder of Balanced Black Girl and a true hero of my heart. Can't lie, I couldn't even drink during this episode because I didn't want to miss a single thing that Les had to share. She's dropping SO much wisdom and truth centered around unlearning that we have to strive for rest, returning to our uninfluenced selves (who would you be without your childhood trauma? without social media?), your Saturn return, and reconnecting with the truth...2020-10-061h 01
Rosé with Rae19 | Showing Up Truthfully and Unapologetically with Pam R. Johnson DavisIn this week's episode, Pam R. Johnson Davis, affectionately known as Unapologetically Pam, is walking us through what it looks like to show up as yourself truthfully and unapologetically. I met Pam through the Unapologetic Retreat, and online event that I hosted for creatives and entrepreneurs. She was a speaker for the retreat and there is a magic about her that you can literally feel and see shining through her. I'm sipping rosè and Pam sipping on High Noon vodka soda and we are diving into the art of living unapologetically, the many forms of g...2020-09-2954 min
Rosé with Rae18 | God is in the Details: Finding Hope in Everyday Miracles with LeAnne LavenderLeAnne Lavender (yes, that's her real name as she jokes) is on the podcast this week and her incredible story is going to leave you wanting more. LeAnne is an IVF warrior and shares her infertility journey with us as well as her life story after her husband was paralyzed in what could have been a fatal motorcycle accident. This week we are diving into the hope we find when we focus on what God is doing versus what He isn't, what "in sickness and in health" really means for us, learning to accept hard seasons instead...2020-09-2255 min
Rosé with Rae17 | Breaking Free From Unhealthy Thought Patterns, Overthinking, and Perfectionism with Samantha CastilloI'm sitting down with my bestie boo this week. The maid of honor in my wedding and the ride or die of all ride or dies, Samantha is on the podcast sipping on a gin and tonic while I’m *chugging* a rosé peach mimosa. We are the self-proclaimed queens of chronic overthinking. Not sure if I should be proud of that, but here we are. This episode is all about how to end the cycle of unhealthy thought loops, letting go of the obsession with perfect, understanding the difference between self efficacy/self confidence and/self est...2020-09-151h 16
Rosé with Rae16 | 2 Young Widows Finding Hope After Heartbreaking Loss with Margaret de la Rosa-GuillermoGrab a glass AND a tissue for today’s bonus episode as I’m sitting down with my fellow widow warrior, Margaret. J passed away on September 11, 2018 so to honor the date and reflect on 2 years without my guy, I’m sitting down with my girl Margaret who is a young widow who also lost her husband to cancer in 2018. I would feel some type of way if someone didn’t give me a *trigger warning* before listening to an episode like this, so I won’t lie. This is a heavy episode with unfiltered conversations about cancer, lo...2020-09-1157 min
Rosé with Rae15 | Prioritizing Yourself, Rituals and Rhythms, Healing Through Birth with Jeanetta Norris*clink* this week I am going deep with my girl Jeanetta. She was on the podcast in season 1 where we chatted all about menstrual cycles and healing your relationship with yourself - well she's back this week with even more truth on what it looks like to prioritize yourself, how to find and stick to a routine that works for you, and her incredible birth story of being adopted and how she wants to use her journey to help other mamas through doula work. Jeanetta is the friend who is there for you in every season -- o...2020-09-0853 min
Rosé with Rae14 | Hilariously Inspiring Tales from a Teacher During Covid with Stephanie FernandezWhen I tell y'all that Stephanie is my funniest friend. Whew. Y'all ain't even ready! Oh my gosh you are in for such a treat with this episode because not only she is dropping facts on how incredible and selfless our teachers are, we're also shooting the shit over a glass of rosè and talking about reality TV shows that were far ahead of their time, what we've been up to during quarantine, and because Stephanie knows me better than most people - you'll also learn some surprise facts about me. One thing about Stephanie is that s...2020-09-0158 min
Rosé with Rae13 | Consistency Has Changed My Life with Grace AllenGracie is an OG to the podcast - you can catch our first episode together and learn all about how we met in season 1, episode 6 so it's only right that I have her back on for season 2! Grace is married to one of J's best friends and her friendship is worth more than gold. She is the most intentional and kind friend you could ever have in your corner but one of the things I love the most about her is how much we are constantly learning from each other. In this week's episode, I'm learning a...2020-08-2541 min
Rosé with Rae12 | It's the Healing of Past Trauma & Black Girl Magic for Me with Colby VöstColby is one of my nearest and dearest friends and I love that I get to share her with you guys on the podcast. As always, we're covering a lot in this week's episode. Colby is one of my favorite people on earth because the Lord restored our friendship after over a year of not speaking. We're talking about our falling out and what brought us back together and doing a deep dive into what we are learning in therapy, how to make space for your past and accepting where you've been, being young Black women in male dominated...2020-08-181h 15
Rosé with Rae11 | Joy Comes in the Morning with Kelsey ChapmanWooo! I am so excited for this week's episode with my GIRL Kelsey Chapman. We met online back in my Beachbody coaching days (hey girlll) and connected when I was writing the wellness column for her magazine. Literally anything and everything Kelsey touches, I want to be a part of because I know it's going to be good. She is a friend who reaches deep inside of you and pulls out the gold that you didn't even know was there and shows up big for you in all seasons. You're going to love this episode where we...2020-08-1147 min
Rosé with Rae10 | Embracing The Waiting Season with Steph Taylor JacksonI'm solo sipping this week as I sit down to interview my very pregnant older sister, Steph Taylor Jackson! We're chatting about embracing the waiting season while you're believing for your next big thing, racism and microagressions that we've experienced + our opinions on "diversifying feeds", and how she balances motherhood, working full-time, blogging full-time, and being a wife! Phew I'm exhuasted just thinking about it! I joke about people asking me "OMG Steph Taylor Jackson is your SISTER?!" but really it makes me so proud to know her and to be her sister. CONNECT WITH...2020-08-0434 min
Rosé with Rae09 | Living Your Truth with Ryan K. RussellIn today's episode I'm sitting down with my best friend Ryan Russell who also happens to be a trailblazer as the first open LGBTQ+ professional in the NFL. We've been rocking together since the 6th grade, he introduced me to Joe, was the best man at our wedding, and spoke at J's funeral. He's an NFL and LGBTQ+ community icon, but I am honored that he also plays the role of shoulder I can cry on whenever I need. In this episode we'll talk about Ryan coming out as the first openly LGBTQ+ professional in the NFL, not compartmentalizing...2020-07-3046 min
Rosé with Rae08 | Welcome (back) to the Rosé with Rae PodcastWelcome to Rosé with Rae! A podcast designed for around the table and real life conversations over a glass (or bottle) of rosé. I’m your host Rachel Symone Gilliam, but here’s hoping you stick around long enough to get comfortable calling me Rae. In today’s inaugural episode, we’re getting to know the girl behind the mic, how the podcast came to be, and what you can expect from this season. Thanks so much for listening! xx2020-07-3006 min
being BALANCED podcastMulti-passionate Rachel Symone Gilliam shares lessons learned from Enneagram, resilience and how she avoids burnoutIn just a little over 30 minutes, Rachel breaks down her definition of balance, the importance of chopping vegetables and how to hustle in a healthy way to avoid burnout.
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Rosé with Rae07 | Rosè with Olivia TaylorI’m sipping rosè with another sister today! Olivia is joining us for this week’s episode of Rosè with Rae and our wine glasses are filled with a watermelon rosè (spoiler alert: you can’t taste the watermelon at all). This week is filled with hilarious stories including one where I went to an improv class and had to pretend I had contracted AIDS. OMG! It was as terrible and awful as it sounds, ya’ll. We’re a bit all over the place today, but if there’s one thing I know you’ll get from this e...2019-08-1436 min
Rosé with Rae06 | Rosè with Grace AllenToday I’m sitting down with a friend who I could easily describe as one of the most inspiring people in my life, Grace Allen. She embodies grace in every definition of the word and it’s an episode that will inspire you to live your best life on purpose and teach you to prioritize your health, wellness, and goals in life. There is SO much wisdom and so many gems shared in this episode. Whether you are a stay-at-home mama who uses the word “just” to describe the role that you play in your home or you’re si...2019-08-0740 min
Rosé with Rae05 | Rosè with Stephanie FernandezAnother week, another episode of Rosè with Rae. *CHEERS* This week I’m pouring it up with my bff Stephanie Fernandez, and we kick off the episode with a rosè taste test that quickly takes a turn for the worst! Today we’re pouring up and chatting about: Menstrual cups: how to insert + full review of Saalt brand at Target YOLO and learning to say YES How to live a confident life at all sizes (yay body positivity) Combating the stigma on mental health Rosè with Rae is best consumed after 1 (or 3) glasses of rosè...2019-07-3143 min
Rosé with Rae04 | Rosè with Trilliah FazleThis episode made me laugh out loud, tear up a little bit, and want to praise God all in the same sitting. I’m sipping on some rosè with my girlfriend Trilliah and chatting through love, loss, and everything in between. Trilliah and I are a part of a club that no one wants to be in, but you’re always so glad that you don’t have to be a member alone. Her dad died when she was growing up and my husband passed away in 2018. We’re chatting through how to love your friends through loss but...2019-07-2442 min
Rosé with Rae03 | Rosè with Steph Taylor JacksonIt’s a special day for Rosè with Rae because my sissy is joining us for episode 3. Today we’re chatting through this idea of “having it all” and what that even looks like. Stephanie is a fashion blogger and content curator who has worked with major brands and built a platform for herself. She’s been in the game for ten years and drops a lot of gems for bloggers at any stage. She’s sharing some tips on how she got started, what it takes to grow your platform, and how you differentiate yourself in an oversatura...2019-07-1533 min
Rosé with Rae02 | Rosè with Jeanetta NorrisIn today's episode, I'm sitting down with my soul sister and kindred spirit, Jeanetta Norris. We both have a huge heart for natural and whole living, so we are chatting through body odor and how to combat it without deodorant (yes, you read that correctly...neither of us wears deodorant every day), how astrology and crystals fit into the kingdom of God, not conforming to the rules that society places on us, and how to take back your menstrual cycle to live a healthier life. And if you tune in to the web show, you'll get a...2019-07-0831 min
Rosé with Rae01 | Rosè with Samantha CastilloWelcome to Rosè with Rae - a web show and podcast for real-life conversations, some lighthearted and some heavy, with me and some of my closest friends. In today's INAUGURAL episode, I'm sitting down with Samantha Castillo, my best friend and right-hand woman as we chat through friendship lows and highs and how to meet people where they are + love them through hard seasons. We're sipping on a rosè cocktail with aperol, gin, rosè, citrus and a rose + orange blossom simple syrup. Needless to say, things get a little lit. You'll get the rarely told sto...2019-06-2531 min