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School Reading ListEpisode 29 - Do Children Read More Than We Think?School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 29For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-29/Part 1Book postMr Norton's New Hat by Huw Lewis Jones and Corey EgbertInto the Ice: Reflections on Antarctica by Alison Lester & Coral TullochPlease Don't Read the Footnotes Please by Rob Walton, illustrated by Reena MakwanaMeet Amber Class by Enomwoyi Damali, illustrated by Ruthine BurtonBad Panda: For Sale by Swapna HaddowGrumpfort by Jamie HammondSolving Crimes Is NOT My Superpower...2025-03-3139 min
Dad to Dad PodcastSFN Dad to Dad 351 - Wayne Friedman of Louisville, KY Father of Three Including Reena, Host Of The Better Call Daddy PodcastOur guests this week are father and daughter, Wayne Friedman of Louisville, KY and Reena Friedman Watts of Houston, TX. Wayne and his wife, Maureen, have been married for 45 years and are the proud parents of three daughters: Reena, Jessica and Stephanie, who between them have 13 children, Wayne and Maureen’s grandchildren. A unique factoid is that Jessica and Stephanie live and work in Israel. Wayne ran a successful multi-generation family owned business for decades before retiring. Reena and her husband, Will, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of four childre...2024-11-1050 min
Email After Hours: The Podcast for Email SendersThe Email Personalization Paradox: Striking a Balance Between Clever and CreepyEver feel like you’re walking a tightrope when sending personalized emails? A world where every step is a balance between creating personalized experiences and coming across as just plain creepy? This journey isn't just about tracking buying patterns; it's an intricate dance of predicting emotions, needs, and future aspirations.Enter Reena Sareen-Rattan, a mastermind of data-driven email magic. In this episode, we'll give senders practical tips to pump up their personalization and unravel the complexities behind the 'Show me you know me,' philosophy.If you enjoyed this episode then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on...2023-11-2225 min
It's A Mess, Sis!Is Weird the New Normal? EP. 90Hello, Hello!Welcome back to the conversation. This Episode is all about being “weird”. We define it, discuss the impact of “being weird” in our lives, like the good, bad, ugly, and weird. Then round it out with how we cope.We make each section clearly know so that you can follow along and have this conversation with us, with others, with yourself, so feel free to pause where you see fit to give you time to write, journal, or just reflect…or just keep listening…do you! OH, and if you vibe...we tribe!2023-06-151h 02It's A Mess, Sis!What Kind of Mother Are You?…to Yourself EP. 89Mother's Day just passed and we used our recording time to not only discuss our beautiful mothers but also to explore how we are "Mothering" ourselves in life and carrying on their work.So, join us.... as we have conversation about “Mothering” and what it means to be a mother to oneself, the impact of stepping into that maternal role as we learn to care for ourselves and conclude with how we are coping and intend to cope moving forward. OH, and if you vibe...we tribe! Business Email: itsamess...2023-05-1852 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Heal More…Aim for Less EP. 88Y'all are back!!!...and we love y'all for that!... This episode we have conversation about “healing” and “ambition” (define), how the two correlate (aka impact), and how we (cope) moving forward.We make each section clearly know so that you can follow along and have this conversation with us, with others, with yourself, so feel free to pause where you see fit to give you time to write, journal, or just reflect…or just keep listening…do you! OH, and if you vibe...we tribe!Business Email: itsamesssis@gmail.com Co...2023-05-0448 minIt's A Mess, Sis!I Don't Wanna Know...If the World's Ending...Keep it on the LOW! EP. 87 Question: If the World was Ending, Would You Want to Know? This episode we have conversation about “knowing” talk about the impact and how we cope with having so much access to information, knowledge, and each other. We make each section clearly know so that you can follow along and have this conversation with us, with others, with yourself, so feel free to pause where you see fit to give you time to write, journal, or just reflect…or just keep listening…do you! Business Email: itsamesssis@gmail.com...2023-04-201h 04It's A Mess, Sis!Would You Do the Crime, If You Didn't Get Time? EP 86Back with a lighter conversation for you all!We've all done it. Thought about something unsavoryr...illegal... a crime and said "no, I could never, it would cost too much, it's too much of a risk...but what if it wasn't? What if you had a real "Get out of Jail" card?That's what we talk about in this episode...if there were no consequences, what crime would we commit, why, and what would be the impact?Business Email: itsamesssis@gmail.com Comments/share Mess...2023-04-061h 16It's A Mess, Sis!Season 4: Is Black Mediocrity the New Black Excellence? EP. 85What do y'all think?As the title implies, this week we talk about Black "Excellence" vs "Mediocrity" and find our selves on opposite sides of the spectrum. So give us a listen, hit us up on social media, and join the conversation!Business Email: itsamesssis@gmail.com Comments/share Mess: whatsthemesssis@gmail.com Instagram: @itsamesssispodcast Facebook: itsamesssispodcast Twitter: @itsamesssis YouTube: It's a Mess, Sis! (search for us!)2023-03-231h 00It's A Mess, Sis!Season 4: Friends…How Many of Us Have Them in our 20s EP. 84BOOM, you're suddenly 25, 29, or 32...or whatever age and you look up and ask yourself, "Damn, where did my friends go?"This is your episode.Alot of us spend our years going through "Growing Pains" at different stages in our lives. When we are children, we go through physical growing pains from our bodys shifting and changing, as teens we tackle independence and sense of self as we learn to make our own decisions. And in our 20s (and 30s and ongoing really) we continue to grow as we hone our relationships as we transition f...2023-03-091h 19It's A Mess, Sis!Season 4: Do You Punish Yourself For Your Failures? EP. 83Ever hear of Pride and Prejuidice? Well today we bring you "Failure and Punishment"...LOL.Seriously, this episode we are talking about.....failure in our lives and the ways in which we punish ourselves, and the impact of it all.This is a topic I think everyone actively avoids in both action and thought. Even in describing this episode, I feel like I am failing to fully capture the weight of this theme in our lives.So, if you have ever felt like you failed, feel like youre failing...wonder if you failed...wo...2023-02-231h 05It's A Mess, Sis!Season 4: Do You Accept? EP. 82Hey Everyone!We're a week late and a few dollars short (we literally forgot to record and post last week)...and you know what?... we accept that!And that is what our episode is all about.ACCEPTANCE.This episode we seek to explore our definitions or acceptance, analyze how acceptance shows up in our lives, and how we intend to cope. So listen in and feel free to contact us using the info below. Don't be shy!If you vibe, we tribe...right?Business Email: itsamesssis...2023-02-0958 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Season 4: Let Freedom Ring…EP. 81“Freedom is never given voluntarily by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed." - MLK You know when you open something with an MLK quote...or a quote in general, we are about to be on 10! On this MLK day (when recorded), we decided to discuss one of the pillars of Dr. King's movement and that was...FREEDOM. Or maybe this topic came up because we found ourselves at work one day, commiserating with a fellow colleague, and exclaimed why must we work for a living and if FREEDOM is an...2023-01-191h 09It's A Mess, Sis!Welcome to Season 4: What's Your Intention for 2023? EP. 80Here's to Another Year Y'all! ( Entering Year 4...We 80 episodes DEEP!!!!)And back with our favorite recurring episode where we set our INTENTIONS for the new year, discuss last year's intentions, and share how we intend to cope in going forward. We welcome you to listen in and join us in setting intentions of your own!We make each section clearly know so that you can follow along and have this conversation with us, with others, with yourself, so feel free to pause where you see fit to give you time to write, journal, or just...2023-01-0557 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Money Can’t Buy You Love, But It Can Help You Love Life EP. 79Since Time is Money, and talk is cheap... Let's get straight to the point...This conversation we talk about money, the perceptions of it, where those perceptions came from and what money is really about for us personally.Give us a listen, and let us know your thoughts using our contacts below! OH, and if you vibe...we tribe!Business Email: itsamesssis@gmail.com Comments/share Mess: whatsthemesssis@gmail.com Instagram: @itsamesssispodcast Facebook: itsamesssispodcast Tw...2022-12-2254 minIt's A Mess, Sis!The Power Of Being Grateful EP. 78We're Back!And grateful to be back! This episode our conversation centers around what what it means to be grateful, what we are grateful for and how gratitude has been a powerful tool in our lives. And by now you should know that we organize every episode by DIC'ing it down which stands for Define, Impact, and Cope...and if you don't know, now you know!Give us a listen, give us your input (using the social media and contact infor below)and if you vibe...we tribe!Business Email: i...2022-12-0750 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Just Be A Man About: A Convo About The Perception of Black Men in Relationships EP. 77Hey Y'allBack w/ another conversation. This time the topic comes from one of listeners wanting to hear us DIC down and explore the our thoughts on the perceptions and expectations of black men in relationships and under societal gender norms. For example ( via the abyss that is the twitter verse): Does a black man sleeping on his stomach make him less of a protector? Does having a nose ring/ septum piercing mean he's gay? These are the stereotypes and expectation we dive into in the episode.I promise...this episode isn't the dissertation it sou...2022-11-1052 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Breaking Chains: Generational Curses aka Trauma EP. 76Time to break the shackles off my feet so I can HEAL or whatever MARY MARY said... This really should have been the title but we were playing...Randomness asideThis episode is about breaking generational curses, cycles, etc so that we can break free of trauma and usher in the lives we desire.The agenda for this episode: As always, is to DIC’ it down, which stands for:Define, Impact, and CopeThis conversation we define what the term generational curse is on google and to us...2022-10-2759 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Are You Guilty? EP. 75Hey Everybody!So, we've all felt guilt about something, right? But, What do you do with it? Do you just let it consume you? What's the right amount of time to feel guilty before you move on? Do you avoid it? What does it REALLY mean? Is it valid ? Can it be helpful? How do you release it? These are questions we tackle in this week's conversation centers on "Guilt".The agenda for this episode: “Is always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. Thi...2022-10-131h 02It's A Mess, Sis!It’s in the Beginnniinnnnninnggggg: How Do You Begin or Start Over? EP. 74I don't know if it's mercury being in microbraids, or what, but there seems to be this feeling of change in the air? Have you felt that you are on the verge of beginning something, or even starting something...again?Do you have a desire to start something? Are you figuring out how to resume with like anew following changes in your life? or something that makes you feel like you are embarking on new beginnings? Guess what? So are we! and that's why we are having this episode's conversation where the agenda : 2022-09-291h 02
“54 Days of Roses”- Catholic Rosary NovenaDía 39 - Misterios GLoriosos en Agradecimiento¡Hola familia!Bienvenidos de nuevo. Este es el día 39 de nuestra Novena del Rosario de 54 días.Familia, me gustaría invitarlos a visitar un Ministerio llamado By Your Side LA, un ministerio de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. El ministerio ayuda a hombres y mujeres a sanar de la pérdida de un embarazo por aborto. Este Ministerio Está destinado a conectar a mujeres y hombres con recursos en la comunidad para ayudarlos a sanar. Los compañeros misericordiosos entrenados también ayudan a hombres y mujeres a sanar de abortos espontáneos, infert...2022-09-2238 min“54 Days of Roses”- Catholic Rosary NovenaDay 39 - Glorious Mysteries in ThanksgivingHello family!Welcome back. This is day 39 of our 54-day Rosary Novena.Family, I invite you to check out a Ministry called By Your Side LA, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The ministry helps men and women heal from pregnancy loss from abortion. It is meant to connect women and men with resources in the community to help them heal. The trained merciful companions also help men and women heal from miscarriages, infertility, and stillbirth. By Your,Side LA aims to bring women and men who are hurting to a place of pe...2022-09-2233 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Who Do You Love and Are You Sure…That Monogamy Is For You? EP. 73Hey Hey Y'allBack with another episode and this one is all about Monogamy...which was often confused with "Monotony" throughout the conversation...Could it have been a Fruedian Slip...possibly...how about you give the conversation a listen and find out!The agenda for this episode: THE DIC “Is always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope". This episode explores the definition of Monogamy, the impact in our lives, and how we cope with our understanding of the topic going forward.We make each s...2022-09-151h 20It's A Mess, Sis!Quiet Quitting or Loudly Getting Fired? EP. 72Is "Quiet Quitting" the way? or is it just a way to get fired?"Quiet Quitting" is the new term taking over Tik Tok, Twitter, Linked in, CNN, all the media sites for everyone's likes. Some deem it the perfect merger between life and work and others chalk it up to a vow of inadquacy that will do more harm than good.So what do we think? That is what this episode is all about. Is "Quiet Quitting" the way? or is it just a way to get fired.The agenda for...2022-09-011h 06It's A Mess, Sis!Are You Down With ADD….or ADHD? EP 71Well, well, wel...come BACK!Have you ever felt ...distracted? Fidgety? Unfocused? Uninterested? Described as flighty or immature? and recently felt like your life and personality traits have been read for filth by a tik tok or instagram influencers with no credentials outside of a blue check serving as their only source of validity..? and yet it has made you question...Do I have it?ADHD that is....Sameand that is what this episode is about...so join us as we explore ourselves and do some research on AD...2022-08-181h 25It's A Mess, Sis!The Commitment Episode EP 70Ah..."Commitment"What comes up for you when you hear that word? Does it provide comfort and a steady knowing? Does it make you slightly cringe with a coat of apprehension? A mix of both?Why?If you find yourself pondering the above, give this episode a listen so you can see what comes up for you and find your "Why"?This Episode's Agenda:Is always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we attempt to break down what commitment is...2022-08-041h 07It's A Mess, Sis!I Don’t Want To Leave But I Gotta Go Right Now: Processing Leaving EP 69Hey Everyone!This episode is all about "Leaving" and we're just going to leave it at that.But no, really.This episode we engage in a conversation about the impact "Leaving" has had on our lives, the confusion, the excitement, and the grief that has accompanied it as well as the relief and clarity it can sometimes provide.If you have ever found yourself grappling with idea of leaving, whether is is a person, place, thing...all the nouns... and want to process the impact on your life and how to...2022-07-211h 09It's A Mess, Sis!Reclaiming My Intention- A Mid Year Check-In EP. 68Hey!Are you all still there? ....with your intentions you set at the beginning of the yearYes? No? It doesn't really matter. If you've set an intention and it's gotten away from you, maybe you never got around to setting an intention at all, no worries...you're not alone and you still have time...to listen to this episode and reclaim your intention!This Episode's Agenda “Is always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we revisit the intentions we set for ourselves at the beginning of 202...2022-07-0757 minIt's A Mess, Sis!You’ve Got Time: It’s Never Too Late To Be You EP. 67Hey Hey Everyone!Back with another episode featuring a conversation for us and for you!This episode we DIC down Define, discuss Impact, and process how we cope with the concept of time and the idea of being too late.So if you ever felt like it was too late to do...anything...this conversation is about time...literally and figuratively and I'm glad you took the time to join us! We know it's precious...Another thing...We make each section clearly know so that you can follow along an...2022-06-231h 16It's A Mess, Sis!Make Me Proud: Does Having Queer Pride Affect Your Life? EP. 66HAPPY PRIDE MONTH Y'ALL !!!!This episode is pretty self explanatory. This conversation explores how being proud in your queerness has impacted your life...so listen in and join us, bring in friends, or just DIC it down for yourself! The agenda for this episode: “Is always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope". This episode we define what it means to be “proud” or to have “pride”, discuss the impact having pride in our sexuality on the totality of our lives and then round it out with how we cope.2022-06-0959 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Use Your Heart and Not Your Eyes: Making Self-Honoring Decisions EP. 65Mercury is in Retrograde, the world is a MESS ... I can't make a decision on how to go about describing this episode, which not so oddly enough, is all about making DECISONS and SELF-HONORING ones at that!My Life coach would be so proud, she only yelled that at me during every session for two years. So, take a look at our agenda and decide for yourself if this episode is for you!The agenda for this episode: “Is always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we define...2022-05-261h 02It's A Mess, Sis!Who You Gonna Call? GHOSTBUSTERS…No, But Really, Who Do You Call For HELP? EP. 64Welcome Back to the Podcast!This episode's conversation is all about the "HELP", when we need it, why we need it and what to do about it. So, if you've ever questioned your relationship with "Help" and wondered if you needed more and what that would look like, feel free to "help" yourself to this episode and follow along with us as we break this topic down for ourselves.The agenda for this episode“Is always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we defin...2022-05-1252 minIt's A Mess, Sis!You’re All I Need To Get By: 1 Year, Needs Met, What Would You Do? EP. 63What would you do if all your "needs" were met for a year? All your needs to get by... ( If you don't hear Tammy Terrell and Marvin Gaye when you see this phrase, I don't know what to tell you).So, What do you need? What changes would you make?What would you explore?What would remain the same?These are all questions we tackle in this episode's conversation.The agenda for this episode “Is always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. ...2022-04-281h 09It's A Mess, Sis!Make Me Proud: Would Your 16-Year-Old Self Like You? EP. 62Welcome this week's conversation...You know how they say children are the most honest beings on this planet and teenagers are the hardest of all to please?So, what if you dared to ask your 16-year-old self aka "inner child" what they would think of you today and if they would be proud of who you've become?And that my friends, is the focus of this episode! So please join us as we consult with our teenage selves to see what they would think of us.The agenda for this...2022-04-1449 min
The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women (HERO)Why Small Business Owners Have Such a Hard Time Getting LoansAccording to the World Bank, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comprise about 90% of the global economy. But these kinds of businesses – too big for microfinance and too small for commercial bank loans with favorable rates – face many hurdles to borrow money. On today’s episode of the Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, we delve deeper into the “missing middle” credit gap and what can be done to improve SMEs’ access to financing. Also, we look at specific barriers to women business owners, such as how low property ownership rates hinder their ability to qualify for small business loans. ...2022-04-0531 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Tap, Tap, Tap In... to Feminine Energy EP. 61We're Back!!!!! Did you miss us and our conversations? We're going to assume you did! We appreciate you sticking with us after a little hiatus and much needed rest and are excited to restart the conversations with you all!This time we are rounding out Women's History Month with an episode about FEMININE ENERGY!!!! Why? Because it's an under utilized and often unappreciated source of energy that we all would benefit from tapping into to balance things out. Is it the weaker energy or is there more strength to it than we realize? 2022-03-3159 minIt's A Mess, Sis!What THE F@#k Is Going On Down There: Reproductive Health EP. 60 (Women's History Episode)Welcome back to the Podcast!With the month of March being Women's History Month, it is only fitting that this episode be an ode, an homage, a dedication to the one of the most prominent and distinguishing factors of womanhood since the beginning of history...the Reproductive System...the vagina and all that comes with it and how we deal with our Reproductive Health.Listen in as we incoherently DIC (Define, Impact, Cope) down our "womanhood", as we assess our understanding of Reproductive Health and ask ourselves the question WTF...is going on down there?2022-03-0358 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Let's Talk about Sex with HonestlyNae EP. 59Hey Y'all!!!As we wind down from the after effects of Valentine's Day, we thought why should the talk around passion and love stop there! We are so excited to for you to listen in on our latest conversation with black queer Mental Health Therapist, Community Organizer, educator, sexuality professional and kink aficionado, Shanae "HonestlyNae" Adams, MA, LPCC, CIGT. This episode Shanae talks with us as we DIC down "sex". This episode we aim to break down "sex" to the basics, demystify it, and learn what "Sex" is or can be for us by our...2022-02-171h 05It's A Mess, Sis!Lean on Me…How do we SUPPORT? BHM Episode EP. 58HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH !This episode kicks it off with a conversation about support, especially in the black community. So join us as we explore support, what it means, the benefits, obstacles, and how receive and show support as part of the black community.The agenda for this episode: THE DIC“Is always to DIC’ it down": Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we define support, what it means, what it looks like etc. which segues into a discussion about the impact of support in our lives, when and h...2022-02-031h 08It's A Mess, Sis!How to Take a Break feat. PMKester of How to Take a Break Podcast EP. 57As the title implies, this episode explores How to Take a Break. Our Guest PMKester is a scientist, writer, journalist, mother and host of How To Take A Break the Podcast and is devoted to advocating for our human need to take a break and facilitating discussions on how to use breaks efficiently and effectively to build the lives we want. If you find yourself needing to take a break but don't know how, when, where or why...you need to listen to this episode.The agenda for this episode: THE DIC “Is a...2022-01-201h 14It's A Mess, Sis!Manifesting: What are you visualizing in the NEW YEAR 2022? EP. 56Welcome to our First Episode of the New Year!!!!We wanted to start the New Year off right and follow up our intention episode with an episode about what we hope to MANIFEST in 2022. So, if you are looking to try to manifest something this year, don't know what to start, wondering what manifesting is all about... check out this episode!The agenda for this episode: THE DIC“Is always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we define what it means to “m...2022-01-061h 07It's A Mess, Sis!Let’s Get Intentional! I Wanna Be Intentional (2022 Intention Setting) EP. 55Hey Tribe!We're back with our end of year tradition of setting intentions for the New Year (2022). This is something we both look forward to as a way of closing out the year and setting the tone for the next. So, whether you are joining us for the first, second, or third time, take a listen and DIC down your goals for 2022 with us. The agenda for this episode: THE DIC“Is always to DIC’ it down": Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we once again define what...2021-12-231h 08It's A Mess, Sis!I’m only Human, But I’ll Be Your Superwoman: What Superpower Are You Bringing Into 2022? EP. 54Hey Y'all!Remember waaayyyy back in 2021 when all us black folks were supposed to get Superpowers....well that didn't happen...well at least we don't think it did, but the memes reminding us of our unactivated potential have resurfaced and thus is the inspiration for this week's episode. So, vibe with us as we DIC down what it means to have Superpowers and you never know...maybe you'll discover that you have a "Superpower" after all...FYI *Go to 20:45 to skip the MESS and get straight to the topicThe agenda for t...2021-12-091h 10It's A Mess, Sis!Giving Thanks For What We Have Been Given (Thanksgiving Episode) EP. 53Hey Y'all,We hope you all are HAPPY and surrounded by people and plates that bring you joy! This is the time of year where almost everyone takes the time to reflect on the things, people, places, all the nouns, that we are thankful for and this episode is all about that, Thankfulness aka gratitude. So, join us as we review what we have found ourselves thankful for over the past year and maybe take some time to ponder for yourselves.The agenda for this episode: THE DIC2021-11-2544 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Tis' The Season To Be....DEPRESSED: Dealing with "Seasonal Depression" EP. 52Drop it , Drop it Low Girl! as Jess would say...Winter is coming and maybe you start to feel your mood... Drop it , Drop it Low, Girl! as Jessica would say... What do you do when you feel "Seasonal Depression" begin to kick in?Maybe you don't know what to doMaybe you don't know if you have itMaybe you don't know what it isEither way, that's what we attempt to DIC down in this episode!So let's get into it, yuh!The ag...2021-11-1155 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Are you Afraid of the Dark?: "Shadow Work" EP 51Welcome to our HALLOWEEN EPISODE!!! We have a question: Are you afraid of YOUR DARK? Have you heard the term, "Shadow Work"? Ever wonder what it is? Or are you in the process of beginning your own journey and want to know if it something you want to truly traverse...then this episode is for YOU!In this episode we define "Shadow Work", name a Shadow aspect we fear/ are exploring, discuss the impact of doing shadow work on our lives, and lastly how we cope with the darker shaded sides of you...2021-10-2855 minIt's A Mess, Sis!It’s Not Me, It’s You: Self-Confidence vs Delusion EP. 50YO! You ever get suspicious of yourself, and end up wondering, Am I as good as I think I am? This is the episode for YOU! This time around we ask ourselves what's the difference between Self-Confidence and Delusion, how it plays out in society and how that impacts our sense of self. We are going to tell you now, we don't have the answers, but if you too are pondering this question, you don't have to think on it alone. You can DIC it down with us! The agenda for this episode: THE DIC...2021-10-141h 27It's A Mess, Sis!Fuck, Marry, Kill: Would You Date YOU? EP. 49With Cuffing Season quickly approaching, social media debates surrounding who is bring what to the table, and all the expectations and anticipation that comes with relationships in general, we decided to ask ourselves a very important question:Would YOU date YOU?and for a little fun we also answer the hypothetical question "Fuck, Marry, Kill"? as it pertains to how we see ourselves aligning in a romantic relationship.We had SO MUCH FUN this episode. We were both confused, and it was clear that we don't have the answers, which is great because no...2021-09-301h 10It's A Mess, Sis!Everyday I'm Hustlin': But Why? EP. 48Hey There!We are back and this time we are talking about "Hustle Culture". This episode challenge ourselves to define what it means to "Hustle". If you have ever asked yourself the questions, Do I want to hustle? Do I have to? and What does it mean if I don’t? this episode is for you! We hope you sit through this convo, DIC down what it means to "Hustle" for yourself, and leave with a little clarity on your personal approach to the "Hustle". The agenda for this episode: THE DI...2021-09-161h 07It's A Mess, Sis!Can I Get A Refill: When Do You Know It's Time To Recharge and How Do You Do It? EP 47Long title...I knowBuuuuuttttt Welcome Back Y'all!Ever feel tired, drained, ...just through and find yourself wondering what is going on and what to do about it?! Well, this episode is for you! This episode is all about RECHARGING, when we need it and what it looks like for us. Hopefully you'll listen alongside us and leave this episode with insight on when YOU need to RECHARGE and what recharging looks like for YOU!The agenda for this episode: THE DIC“Is always to DIC’ it down. Defin...2021-09-0254 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Big Girls Don't Cry: Why Do We Hesitate When Helping the "Overly Distraught"? EP. 46Hey Tribe!We're back with another Episode!Annnnnnd.....Question?Y'all ever come across someone crying...hysterically...or have you ever been that person that thinks that they are "too emotional" and try to control their feelings so that you aren't labeled "dramatic" or "unhinged" ? Well, this episode may be of interest to you! The MESS we aim to tackle in this conversation is all about our perceptions and responses to other's emotions when they are need. Long story short, in this episode we we pose the question "Why do we hesitate when helping the...2021-08-191h 08It's A Mess, Sis!Is it Good to YOU ?: The Good, The Bad, and The Meaning of Both EP. 45Hey Everybody! Thanks for listening in to another episode. This time around we are exploring what it means when we say something is "Good" or "Bad". Are "good" and "bad" universal terms or are they subjective? Can we definitively label something as "good" or "bad"? All questions we aim to answer for ourselves, so, listen in as we dive deep and explore how these words make us feel and how they impact us, and how effects how we approach or perceive something. Also, If you have ever wanted to share your MESS with us, We'd love to hear...2021-08-051h 07It's A Mess, Sis!Risky Business: How Did Your Biggest Risk Pay Off? EP 44Hey Hey Y'allThis time we are talking ALL about RISK. In episode we challenge ourselves to review the risks we've taken in our lives and dissect what that risk meant to us, how it impacted our lives, and how it allowed us to move forward. We DIC down this topic with y'all in hopes of not only inspiring ourselves to take more leaps but to help facilitate the conversation with yourselves so that you too can leap towards the lives you desire.The agenda for this episode: THE DIC“Is...2021-07-221h 10It's A Mess, Sis!Are you STILL Being Intentional: 6 Month Recap EP 43Hey Hey Everyone!We've reached the middle of the year. Things are slowly settling back into a new "normal" now that COVID restrictions are lifting, we're becoming more social, commitments and responsibilities are returning and the pace of life is starting to pick up. With all of that said, we, your hosts, of It's A Mess, Sis felt it would be a good time to revisit one of our earlier episodes of this season and ask ourselves, and YOU...Are you STILL being intentional?Have you kept sight of the intentions you have set at t...2021-07-0854 minIt's A Mess, Sis!JUNETEENTH/ PRIDE Episode: Are You BLACK or GAY First? w/ Minoritea Report EP 42HAPPY JUNETEENTH! HAPPY PRIDE!We have an exciting episode for you all. With June being a month celebrating blackness and gayness we thought it would be fitting to dust off one of our previous topics, but this time with a twist! Previously we posed the question are you BLACK or WOMAN First? This episode we sit down with the talented guys (Kerel, Dawon, and JerrelI) of the MinoriteaReport Podcast and ask them, Are You BLACK or GAY First? We had an amazing time DIC'ing (define, impact, cope) it down with these guys and we hope you enjoy l...2021-06-241h 21It's A Mess, Sis!PRIDE MONTH Episodes: Does Your Label Stick? How Do You Identify Yourself? EP 41HAPPY PRIDE EVERYONE!This episode is all about labels and exploring what goes into the ones that we affix to ourselves. As we dive in and DIC (Define, Impact, Cope) it down we implore ourselves (and YOU) to consider the labels you hold, where those labels came from, and if they stick? And if they do stick, who stuck 'em there...I know... grammar police...be graceful.The agenda for this episode: THE DICIs always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This epi...2021-06-1054 minIt's A Mess, Sis!April Showers, Bring May Flowers: What Seeds Have You Planted That Are Blooming NOW? EP. 40It's SPRING Y'ALL and you know the saying, April showers bring May flowers. So, with that being said, this Episode is all about the seeds we have planted over the years, how they have taken root, and what has bloomed as a result. We wanted to take time and give ourselves our flowers for the seeds we have planted and he hope you all are able to do the same as you work through this episode. The agenda for this episode: THE DICIs always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. 2021-05-2759 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Mama, You Know I Love You: What Kind of Mother Would You BE? EP. 39Hey Hey Y'all. Welcome to our Mother's Day episode. For this episode we decided to explore ourselves as possible mothers, examine how we think we would show up in the role of a "Mother" and as a result learn about ourselves, our relationship with our mother and our thoughts on motherhood itself. The agenda for this episode: THE DICIs always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we will provide our personal definitions of what a Mother is and what type of Mother we think we’d...2021-05-131h 04It's A Mess, Sis!Mama, I’m Trying…What Does It Mean To Do Your “BEST”? EP. 38Hey Hey Y'all... We are back with another episode! You all have probably heard of the concept of being the "best" or "doing your best". It is one of, if not THE, main objective set in society. I mean who doesn't want to be the "best". How many times have you been asked "is this your best?" or simply told "at least you did your best" in the event that you fell short at a task . But that does "best" mean for US and for YOU? That's what we want find out this episode. So tune in as we b...2021-04-2958 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Sis, You Too Grown For That: What does it mean to be “Mature”? EP. 37 Hey Hey Everyone!We are back at it with another dope and probing episode. This time we are talking about what it means to be "mature?" In a society where maturity is expected, we decided to take the time to ask ourselves what maturity means to us and if it is something we even aim to be.The agenda for this episode: THE DICIs always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we will provide our personal definitions of Mature vs Immature. We will...2021-04-151h 08It's A Mess, Sis!Do You Believe in Miracles? EP. 36Welcome to our EASTER EPISODE!!! With Good Friday, a Christian holiday celebrating the MIRACLE of Jesus’ resurrection, being the day after this episode , it is only fitting that this episode we talk about MIRACLES and the roles they play/played in our lives.So do WE believe in Miracles? Do YOU believe in Miracles? The agenda for this episode: THE DICIs always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we will provide our personal definitions of a MIRACLE and describe a miraculous moment we each...2021-04-011h 00It's A Mess, Sis!I’m Looking For The Woman In The Mirror: Who’s the First Black Queer Woman YOU Encountered? EP. 35Hey Everyone!It’s Women’s History Month, aka Women’s History 24/7 365 with a concentration in Black Queer Womanhood because that is the life in which we reside. So in celebration of Women's History Month we decided to take the time to reflect our first encounters with Black Queer Women and how the representation of Black Queer Women has impacted our lives. While making this episode we unearthed just how important the representation of Black Queer Women has been to us. That representation was found to be the key to unlocking misguided truths and th...2021-03-1858 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Do You Remember The Time: What Defining Moments Changed Your Life? EP. 34Hey Everybody! We have so many expansive experiences throughout our lifetimes that it is hard to remember them all, but the few that remain with you seem to form the core, the foundation, the backing of who we are. That why the sayings "Let's take a walk down memory lane" and "Do you remember the time? " are so important. We write songs about it and erthang. But do we ever take the time to deeply reflect on how those memories or "moments" have shaped who we are? So, for this episode, we are back with a...2021-03-0456 minIt's A Mess, Sis!The PRIVILEGE of BLACKNESS EP. 33Happy Black History 24/7 365!!!! For this episode, which is commemorating the acknowledgement of our history by the otherly colored folks in this country, we have decided that a DIC down of our privileges and advantages of being a black person would be put to good use. We wanted to produce an episode that is uplifting, motivational, and fosters a sense of empowerment and self-love/value, something that we can take with us beyond black history month and into black history 24/7 365 where we reside! The agenda for this episode: THE DICIs always to DIC...2021-02-1849 minIt's A Mess, Sis!What About Your Friends? EP. 32Hey Everyone! Welcome back to the Podcast!About this episode, With Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, it is easy to become focused on notions of romantic love. While romantic love is beautiful, we decided that we wanted to focus on PLATONIC LOVE this year because we don't think it gets enough attention. As Jess so greatly conveys in this episode, "You'll probably have more platonic love in your life than romantic" and that is why we'd like to take the time to explore how to maintain that platonic love in friendships.The agenda fo...2021-02-041h 03It's A Mess, Sis!Hype Me Up, Sis! What's Your Pep Talk Game Like? EP. 31Heeeyyyyy Everyone!!!! Welcome Back for another episode. Let me take a moment to hype this episode up. We had so much fun recording this. This is one of our top episodes. It's the laughter, the gems, and the vulnerability for me! In this episode, we really wanted to encourage and motivate ourselves and our listeners. As a result, this episode is all about your hyping yourself and others up, aka giving Pep Talks, to get you through difficult moments. We have both been channeling our inner hype man to help us push through and decided to take a...2021-01-2155 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Oh Girls Just Wanna Have Fun...That's All They Really Want.... EP. 30 (1st EP of 2021)Hey Y'all!!! Thank you for joining us once again for another episode of MESS in 2021!!!This episode is all about FUN. Who doesn’t want to have FUN? Literally…what are we doing if we aren’t having fun? Have you been considering having more FUN? Maybe, you have trouble deciphering between what’s fun for you and what others may think is fun for them? Either way, this is the episode for you. So, let's DIC down FUN together without judgement and fear. The agenda for this episode: THE DICIs alway...2021-01-0746 minIt's A Mess, Sis!May your Mess be Intentional in 2021 (FIRST ANNIVERSARY EPISODE!!!) EP. 29Hey Everyone!We are back at it again and setting INTENTIONS this episode. It is so fitting because this is how we kicked this podcast off a WHOLE YEAR AGO !!! We are so excited to set intentions for 2021 with you all. This is the episode where we set our goals for the year and iron out what we hope to learn and obtain throughout the year.The agenda for this episode: THE DICIs always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we will provide our...2020-12-2448 min
Mord i mina tankar21. Reena VirkJessica berättar om en tjej som trodde att hon skulle på fest men gick en hemskt öde till mötes. God jul! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-231h 12It's A Mess, Sis!Reflections of our Mess in 2020 EP. 28As 2020 comes to a close, we figured it would be nice to wind down the year with our reflections on the year and revisit the intentions we made at the beginning of 2020. This episode we take the time to intentionally review the past and look at what we’ve accomplished. The goal of this episode is to give recognition to where we were, and come to an understanding of how far we've come while to giving honor to ourselves for being exactly where we are intended to be in the present.Side Note: I know we "skipped" epi...2020-12-1055 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Thankfulness EP. 26Why this topic? Because it's Thanksgiving and with "Thankfulness" being the central theme of the day, we don’t focus on it enough. We also have this nagging suspicion that if we acknowledge the things we are thankful for, it will help us realize what we have and help draw more things to be thankful for.The agenda for this episode: THE DICIs always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we will provide our personal definitions of “thankfulness” and name one thing we are thankful for.Then we w...2020-11-2645 minIt's A Mess, Sis!What Are You Scared Of? EP. 25Coming off of the most recent Blue Moon and Halloween, this episode we decided to talk about what scares us. We wanted to break down this topic so that we can breakdown narratives, generational cycles, and other barriers that hold us back from joy.The agenda for this episode: Is always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we will provide our personal definitions of what is means to be “Scared” of something and name one thing we are “scared of”.Then we will disc...2020-11-1249 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Tired of Being Sick and Tired: What is REST? EP. 24This Episode we DIC down REST. Why? Because we are TIRED and want REST but at the same time it seems like such a dirty word. So this episode we get into what REST means for us and how we really feel about.The Agenda: Is always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we will provide our personal definitions of REST.Then we will discuss the impact of the word and action of REST in our lives.And talk about how we cope with our thoughts and...2020-10-2937 minIt's A Mess, Sis!What do YOU WANT?: A Podcast Vision Board EP. 23A vision.That is what we aim to bring to you with this episode.Why is this question so important?Because if you can see it, you can manifest it. A vision is required and it needs to be what YOU actually WANT. And because good sis and your other co-host, IG: @sneakerreen, is struggling and needs to DIC this down pronto.The agenda for this episode: THE DICIs always to DIC’ it down. Define, Impact, Cope. This episode we will identify and define 3 thin...2020-10-1544 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Friend or Foe: What's Your Inner Dialogue? EP.22Heeeeyyyy Everyone! We are so happy to be back to DIC down another topic! Let's get straight to it. This episode we ask ourselves... Friend or Foe: What's Your Inner Dialogue? Why is this question so important?Because how you talk to yourself ties into your perception and eventually your reality and as a result we figured that it was worth a more in-depth exploration...aka DIC down! The agenda for this episode: THE DICTo help (D)efine our "inner voice" we asked ourselves 3 questions:1. Do you ha...2020-10-0143 minIt's A Mess, Sis!The Pleasure Principle: What's Your Pleasure? EP. 21This episode is all about PLEASURE. Why? Because pleasure is absolutely necessary and we ALL we want and expect it but often don’t take the time to consider and define what it looks like for us...So we are going to do just that in this episode. The agenda for this episode: THE DICWe (d)efine what PLEASURE is for both of us and answer a few questions to streamline the conversation.Discuss the (i)mpact of PLEASURE in our PRESENT lives, not what we had in the past our w...2020-09-0349 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Welp, That Didn't Go According To Plan! EP. 20Why this episode? Because things sometimes does not go according to plan. Everyone has had something not go according to plan and it is easy to get fixated on it. So we wanted to talk about it as it relates to us, and encourage you to consider how it relates to you.This Episode, we get straight to the DIC (Define, Impact, Cope) and: (D)efine what a “plan” is? And give some examples of things not going to plan for us . Then discuss the (i)mpact of not achieving those “plans”?Last but...2020-08-2053 minIt's A Mess, Sis!TRUE LIFE: I Was A GAYBY EP. 19We are back at it again with another episode. This time we reflect on our "Gayby" selves. Jess brought this topic to the table to be DIC'd down after she had a conversation with a "Gayby" who had so many questions and so few answers. That got us to thinking about our younger selves, the questions we had, and if maybe we can provide some answers to those questions and worries we had back then.In this episode we identify ONE word to describe and (d)efine our younger gay selves and what that word meant to...2020-08-0651 minIt's A Mess, Sis!What Have Your Intentions Done For You Lately?: Still Being Intentional With Your Mess...EP. 18Hey Everyone! Remember how we set INTENTIONS at the beginning of 2020? Well since it's halfway through the year we have decided to dust off our INTENTIONS for 2020, bring them to the forefront and REVIEW. Listen with us ( and Join in) as we re-(D)efine the intentions we set at the beginning of the year, discuss the (I)mpact our intentions have had on our lives so far, and decide how we (C)ope. In preparation of this episode, we went within and asked ourselves, are we still vibing with our intentions? or do we want to reimagine, re-envision...2020-07-2343 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Is it Self-ish or Is it Self-care? EP. 17We are so excited for this episode. This topic presented itself in the form of a theme that we have observed in our lives and the lives of friends and family over the last few weeks. We were left with no choice but to DIC this topic down so that we can really get down to the lesson and what source is trying to tell us.This episode we will provide our personal (D)efinitions of "Self-ish" and "Self-care". Then we will discuss the perceived (I)mpact those definitions have on our lives. Lastly, we talk about...2020-07-0954 minIt's A Mess, Sis!Daughters Will LOVE Like YOU Do.... EP. 16In the lyrics of John Mayer, "Fathers, be good to your daughters..." because *insert title of this episode*... ah you get it.But if you are still lost, in Episode 16 we dive into our Father's LOVE and what it looks like for us. Considering that Father's Day just passed and just three episodes ago we were talking about the gifts we got from our mothers, it is only appropriate that we balance things out.The agenda for this episode:We (D)efine for ourselves “Love”, what our father’s love looks like, and thus w...2020-06-251h 01