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Sista LuvIn the MorningWe all experience hard moments, heavy moods, and heartbreaking emotions. This segment centers on delaying actions until the proverbial morning after.2022-09-2706 minSista LuvShifting, moving with your seasonsTake a reflective trip with Retta Rainbow on the signs that a shift is pushing you towards something new.2022-08-3023 minSista LuvWhen the path changesTestimonial of adjusting to a life path when the road changes and the plans shift from our expectations.2022-07-1315 min
Sista LuvOvercoming wearinessOn this episode, I share out a personal reflection of my bout with weariness from March 2022. In this personal reflection, are examples of care and strategy used to address the issues that pushed me along this initial path along with the steps that helped me find my reset. 2022-06-0720 minSista LuvThe weary soulExploring signs and instances of drifting past fatigue and towards weariness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistaluv/message2022-05-2923 minSista LuvNew NormalAfter many orbits around the sun, this birthday came in a hot and much different than any other previous one. Tune in to hear how Retta Rainbow found a way to pivot and embrace eagerness, ease and euphoria within a different birthday season. See the parallels in opportunities in your stratosphere to shift and adjust for growth.2022-03-0718 minSista LuvTurning pointOrganizing your next steps when you reach a point in your career when values are not congruent with your professional or personal goals.2022-03-0112 minSista LuvMore than onceLeaning into the idea of exploring beyond transactional problem solving in life2022-01-2719 minSista LuvBe UHonoring yourself and personal path through self-awareness, individuation, and exploration for 2022 and beyond.2022-01-2723 minSista LuvMaking RoomHappy 2022! It's a new year and perhaps new parts of you want to emerge. But before you do, listen to my latest episode to ensure you have made room for all the wonderful sights or goals you have within your view.2022-01-1123 minSista LuvAre you coachable?End of the year self-reflection on coachability? In your professional or personal endeavors, are you coachable? Are others able to engage in tough or challenging conversations with you? Do you leverage self-regulation and/or emotional in managing yourself or others? Tune in to hear more about leveraging emotional intelligence and reflection in the spirit of being coachable.2021-12-2220 minSista LuvNO capes pleaseIn the words of Edna from the Incredibles, "No capes darling." Anecdotes on the strong Black women schemas or expectations and how it erodes our wellbeing.2021-12-1022 minSista LuvHeavy on the self-love, easy on the self-betrayalReflecting on the art of self-betrayal. Naming how self-betrayal happens and how it impacts the path you desire.2021-12-1016 minSista LuvRefueling differentlyIllustrations on how to run a personal diagnostic regarding your body and environmental stressors. Recalibrating your response to stress and wellness.2021-11-1919 minSista LuvScraping for crumbsGaining clarity on what bread crumb relationships look like to include being susceptible to trauma bonds and love bombing.2021-11-1717 minSista LuvRelationship ManagementSetting expectations, creating room for relationship maintenance, and being willing to renegotiate terms of the partnership.2021-10-2919 minSista LuvStepping backListening to life’s prompts to take a step back.2021-10-1317 minSista LuvConfessions and reflections: ManifestationsLooking back over recent decisions that push for clarity and playing large when it comes to manifesting the experiences desired.2021-09-1619 minSista LuvLetting People InConfessions and reflections continues with a honest look at attachment and personality habits in relation to allowing others into our lives.2021-09-1523 minSista LuvLooking backLooking back over summer 21 and coming into new realizations of self, purpose, and growth.2021-09-0123 minSista LuvRest up Trailblazer!Welcome everyone back to Sista Luv. Picking back up the season for a call to rest for those who are wayfinder and path creators in the world. Rest looks different and requires clarity on adapting to needs that are internal to self, being clear on purpose and sphere of influence, and allowing others to serve withn our lives. Glad to be back in the saddle and stay tuned for the rest of the season!2021-08-2322 minSista LuvMore to come soon. Content announcement.Quick update on mew content on the horizon. Stay tuned and thanks for listening in.2021-07-0702 minSista LuvLove the skin you're in: Fatphobia and body acceptance with Dr. Jessica WilliamsWe have the honor of sharing with a dear friend and colleague of mine who researched fatness and leadership as her dissertation topic at the University of San Diego (2016). Dr. Jess (as I call her) shares some of her findings with us along with the evolution of body acceptance across communities and intersections. Dr. Jess can be accessed via instagram @THEJESSICA_J or her website http://www.jessicajamese.com. Tune in for a great chat about self-advocacy and making visible space for others. 2021-06-181h 00Sista LuvSelf-Advocacy with NancyJoin us in learning how Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Nancy from Chicago, charted her current course with work life balance through self-advocacy.2021-05-2640 minSista LuvMaking life moves in alignmentMy youngest sibling, Ashley from Texas iamashleymking@ig (instagram), joins us today to share about making life moves, transitions, while finding your alignment centered in peace.
Join us for an exciting conversation that will definitely inspire you to push towards your greatest desires unapologetically.2021-04-3057 minSista LuvWho are the people in your support community?We are taking time to name and describe the types of support needed to be successful in our profesional and personal lives. Sponsors, coaches, mentors, and friends are among the groups of persons we can access to provide guidance, assurance, mentoring, and a shoulder for our life goals or genuine well-being.2021-04-2226 minSista LuvWho We Be: honoring DMX and the lessons he taught us"Who We Be" is one of the popular songs released by the late artist DMX born Earl Simmons from Yonker, New York. Join me as I intersect the idea of living with an orphan spirit with the powerful ways DMX show us how to combat not belonging, feeling abandoned, and finding self-expression. 2021-04-1229 minSista LuvHood Feminism and a Woman's WorkHey good people. We have our good friend Chelsea visiting us to talk with us about her coaching through WellWateredCoaching (see ig) and the idea of hood feminism. Hood Feminism is an authored work by Mikki Kendall which highlights the attending to the needs of women. Chelsea is here with us today to dispel some common misconceptions around the idea of feminism while adding light to the intergenerational complexities of being today's woman.2021-03-1859 minSista LuvWhat's your fantasy?Luda had a hip hop song back in the day called "What's your fantasy." I heard it the other day and it sparked a conversation with myself and a long-term friend about the fantasies or attachments we have to the relationships in our lives to include: family, friends, dating/partners, and careers. Join me as I share in some gems learned along the way from a few recent deep dives into literature and life.2021-03-1030 minSista LuvPreparing for your education pathway(s) pt 2We begin this second part of the preparing for your education pathway(s) with Kayla (Allstar College Coaching) concluding on some scholarship and admission tips. Kayla also provides a list of services and opportunities available for future students to engage to further your preparedness. Tune in and take notes.2021-02-2222 minSista LuvPreparing for your education pathway(s)Good friends we are back with one of my beloveds named Kayla. Kayla and I worked together at my Alma Mater and she is currently the owner of "Allstar College Coaching." Kayla is sharing with us today the ways that persons from all walks of life can pursue varios avenues of schooling (college, barber/comsetology, etc.) to make your dreams a reality. Kayla shares with us a few gems on admissions and scholarships along with vital resources to push us in the right directions. Tune in and take notes. 2021-02-2229 minSista LuvFit to Style: Exploring entrepreneurial adventures with LoveBStyle (Brittany)Hey Sista Luv family. I have one of my favorites here with us today. My dear friend Brittany, a style influencer by way of @lovebstyle, is sharing with us how she has made her passion a business. Tune in and pick up some great tips on how to put some feet on your dreams!2021-02-0329 minSista LuvWhat a ride: Narrating your story through WritingJoin us as Deanna C. Hughes, a student affairs professional, takes us on a ride of authenticity and authorship. What A Ride!: Being a Partner, Parent & Student Affairs Professional is her first self-published book among other offerings. Check us out as we navigate the process of writing and taking a chance on your passions. 2021-01-2528 minSista LuvDid you know? Steps to accessing vital information for life momentsHi Friends! Happy new year. Today's episode focuses on accessing vital records and health information for yourself and loved ones. Making sure we have context on the information and steps to access birth certificates, death certificates, releases of information (records), and understanding the importance of these processes. 2021-01-2129 minSista Luv2020 Wrap Up: First things FirstWoot! We made it. It's New Year's Eve and we are wrapping up with prioritizing ourselves first. Take a listen as I navigate how I owned and sustained making myself a priority in 2020. Thanks for your listenership as we conclude 2020.2020-12-3120 minSista Luv2020 Wrap Up: DetachmentWalking down memory lane with a focus on social wellness. 2020 was a year where detaching from expectations, people pleasing, and historic relationships became a crucial apart of adaptation. 2020-12-3130 minSista Luv2020 Wrap Up: Slowing DownTaking time to reflect on the benefits of slowing down in life. Join me as I chronicle some of the blessings that came with slowing down in my communication, relationships, and attunement with self. 2020-12-2917 minSista Luv2020 wrap up: opportunities and financial well-beingCounting down the days to 2021 with reflective moments about seizing opportunities and making decisions that align with financial well-being.2020-12-2829 minSista LuvSista Luv (Trailer)2020-12-1000 minSista LuvArt or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 8Guests Ericka and Kristen help us draw conclusions about gender and romantic relationships as reflected in the film "Brown Sugar." We share real life connections to the themes of communication, persistence, intentionality, and having tough conversations. 2020-11-0129 minSista LuvArt or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 7Guests Ericka and Kristen help us dig deeper into the conversation regarding gender and romantic relationships. We are still in the throes of the film "Brown Sugar" as we deep dive intent, integration of others, and duplicity. 2020-11-0129 minSista LuvArt or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 6Guests Ericka and Kristen help conclude our conversation about some key art imitates life portions from the film "Something New." We transition the conversation towards the film "Brown Sugar" featuring Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, Queen Latifah, Boris Kodjoe, and Nicole Ari Parker. This conversation pushes towards boundaries, betrayal, communication, trust, expectations and motives at the intersection of gender. 2020-11-0119 minSista LuvArt or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 5Guests Ericka and Kristen from Georgia join us in our discussion of gender, boundaries, perfectionism, and other expectations involved in families, friendships, and romantic relationships. This episode reviews some pivotal scenes from the film "Something New" portrayed by actors Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Blair Underwood, Mike Epps, Taraji P. Henson, Wendy Robinson, and Alfre Woodard.2020-11-0110 minSista LuvArt or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 4Guest Ericka "Nickie/Nicole" King visits us to discuss relationships, friendships, and gender roles represented in the movie the Best Man Holiday and real life implications.2020-11-0123 minSista LuvArt or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 3Guest Ericka "Nickie/Nicole" King visits us to discuss relationships, friendships, and gender roles represented in the movie the Best Man Holiday and real life implications. 2020-11-0129 minSista LuvArt or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 2We focus this part of the conversation breaking down some of the themes and relatable experiences from the movie "Disappearing Acts" which is portrayed by actors Wesley Snipes and Sanaa Lathan. Episode contains adult language.2020-10-1827 minSista LuvArt or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationshipsGuests Ericka (Georgia) and Kristen (Georgia) join the conversation regarding the socialization of love and relationships. We dive into where we learned what love meant and how these things are played out in entertainment artforms by way of movies. Join us for a few laughs and some much needed emoting as we explore the real and the not so talked about aspects of love and relationships. Episode contains adult language.2020-10-1829 minSista LuvLeaps and Bounds: Taking that leap forwardJazmin Jones and Ta-Kisha "Cricket" Jones join us today to discuss taking great leaps in their career and personal journeys. We discuss their early dreams, connections to representation, and the steps along the way it took to realize their futures. We also discuss tools necessary for leaving the comfort of your hometown or place of origin.2020-10-1129 minSista LuvRemaining Well during Covid-19 pt 2Join us with Kristen (originally joined us on season 1 on healthcare) for our discussion on wellness during multiple pandemics. Kristen discusses what support looks like and building community around your wellness needs. 2020-09-2014 minSista LuvRemaining Well during Covid-19Join us with Kristen (originally joined us on season 1 on healthcare) for our discussion on wellness during multiple pandemics. Kristen chronicles her journey towards wellness and how she was owned her transition during this period. 2020-09-2029 minSista LuvThe Table: Stories from Black Women in Student AffairsSierra Hairston, one of the co-creator's of The Table, joins us for a discussion on chronicling the experiences of Black Women in higher education. Sierra is a substance abuse counselor who served more than seven years in higher education. After her departure from the field, she partnered with Ashley Waters to create an opportunity for 11 total authors to share their journeys as professionals in the field of higher education.
More information on The Table project can be found: https://www.thetablebooks.com/
2020-09-1230 minSista LuvProtecting Black Women: Coping with rejection and finding re-alignment part 2Dr. Tedra Haynes White joins us the conversation to discuss rejection and alignment from a leadership lens. Tedra is a leadership consultant and coach who provides individual and executive leadership coaching. Our discussion continues with resetting your mind-frame, creating actionable steps, and creating a social, supportive network.2020-09-1229 minSista LuvProtecting Black Women: Coping with rejection and finding re-alignment part 3Dr. Tedra Haynes White joins us the conversation to discuss rejection and alignment from a leadership lens. Tedra is a leadership consultant and coach who provides individual and executive leadership coaching. Our discussion concludes with things we need to unlearn and how to truly create a supportive network that can help us surpass our dreams. Tedra also describes her D.O.P.E girl network online and why/how she created the platform for connection and social networking. 2020-09-1129 minSista LuvProtecting Black Women: Coping with rejection and finding re-alignmentDr. Tedra Haynes White joins us the conversation to discuss rejection and alignment from a leadership lens. Tedra is a leadership consultant and coach who provides individual and executive leadership coaching. Our discussion begins with mental mind-frame regarding rejection.2020-09-1105 minSista LuvProtecting Black Women: Navigating relationships with self, family, and romantic partners. (pt 3/conclusion)Conclusion and wrap up with Jazmin Jones, MPH regarding the relationships Black women have with themselves and the people around them (family/romantic partners). 2020-08-2711 minSista LuvProtecting Black Women: Navigating relationships with self, family, and romantic partners (pt 2).Part two of our conversation regarding relationships with self and others within the narrative experiences of Black Women. Guest Jazmin Jones,MPH provides advocacy regarding the intersection of wellness and care. 2020-08-2729 minSista LuvProtecting Black Women: Navigating relationships with self, family, and romantic partners.Continuing our series on exploring narratives and experiences of Black Women and our interpersonal/intrapersonal relationships. Jazmin Jones, MPH visits our conversation as an advocate committed to intervention and prevention health work especially among women populations. 2020-08-2729 minSista LuvProtecting Black Women: Experiences of Black Women Identified Leaders part 2 (conclusion)The tail end of the conversation with Dr. Shawnte Elbert regarding what's needed to retain Black Women identified persons in leadership within any company, institution, etc. Shawnte describes what is helping her remain sustainable in her wellness while leading within her identities. 2020-08-2610 minSista LuvProtecting Black Women: Experiences of Black Women Identified LeadersOver the past five years, there have been more conversations regarding the health and well-being of Black Identified women remaining unprotected in our communities, places of work, and many other spaces. Today's multiple segments focuses on the advancement and hurdles faced by Black women or women in color within positions of leadership. Guest speaker, Dr. Shawnte Elbert (practitioner in Higher Education). 2020-08-2659 minSista LuvAdMission PossibleMy younger sister Sharen "Victoria/Vickie" King Pittman joins sista luv to discuss our co-authored book on first generation experiences as college scholars. Sharen is an educator in Georgia who committed to the project to assist our purpose of helping persons of all ages make sound decisions on attending college. 2020-08-2429 minSista LuvStarting anewThere’s a popular meme that co-signs starting over doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch. Tonight’s episode explores what it means to start anew and embrace the call to release the past and embrace what’s ahead.2020-08-0343 minSista LuvAgainst all oddsRevelation on the importance of re- emerging through life’s trials. Focus on diversity and education.2020-07-2657 minSista LuvSwimming with the sharksExploring dating life amidst Covid-19 as a late in life dating bloomer 😉2020-07-2636 minSista LuvPretty hurtsHealing wounded feminine energy and honoring your journey as a woman identified person.2020-07-1448 minSista LuvHealthcare and advocacy for Black WomenTwo statements of dialogue between friends discussing their experiences with health services and future needs.2020-07-0742 minSista LuvKeeping high prioritiesMaking yourself a key priority. Discovering how to give yourself the same love and prestige normally reserved for the people in your life.2020-06-2217 minSista LuvFinding calm within the stormsAssertively deciding and defining your needs during life’s storms.2020-06-2223 minSista LuvReleasing your PhoenixReflections of voice and releasing emotions during grief.2020-05-3025 minSista LuvPower of BoundariesInspired by the Keisha Grant character in the show "Power."
Brief storytelling and exploration of my journey regarding boundaries and putting the 'ride to die' exploits to rest.
2020-05-2324 minSista LuvLifestyles of Those Who Let GoCan't you just hear Robin Leach rolling this off of his tongue? I can.
Life can be a challenge especially when it's time for us to release our grip on things we cherish or value.
Join me in my personal reflection of some critical moments that required me to let go.
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Sista LuvGreeting Sistas with LuvIntroduction to Sista Luv and the format.2020-05-1602 min