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The First Born Daughters PodcastA Soft Girl's September - A Meditation to Ease into the new SeasonThis month’s Soft Girl Meditation is designed to help you gently transition from the high energy of summer into the grounding balance of fall. Through breath, stillness, and mindful awareness, this practice invites you to release what no longer serves you, restore your sense of ease, and reconnect with your inner rhythm. Tune in whenever you need a reset and allow yourself to soften into the season.
2025-09-0104 minThe First Born Daughters Podcastthe "WHY" Dive Journaling Reflection with ErinAs we begin to flow into the fall season and prepare to take on more structure and responsibilities - we want to check in to make sure we’re aware of the root of our “Why” - Enjoy this self-exploration curated by our lovely Erin Wiley to help you create a baseline as we navigate shifts and changes ❤️
2025-09-0101 minThe First Born Daughters PodcastA Soft Girl's Journaling Practice for the Inner CriticThis Journaling Practice was curated by our lovely Erin Wiley and is designed to help you empower your inner critic to be more gentle and loving to yourself. Grab your pen and paper and nourish that inner critic, and your inner child.
2025-07-0701 minThe First Born Daughters PodcastA Soft Girl's Meditation for JulyWelcome to the First Born Daughters Colletive — where softness is sacred.This meditation was created with love to support your journey through Soft Girl July — a month of leaning into our natural creativity, embracing our soft strength , and allowing ourselves to experience the fullness of joy.Take this time to slow down, breathe deep, and return home to you.🎧 Find a quiet space, grab your journal or simply sit in stillness, and allow this moment to nourish your soul.🕊️ Subscribe for more meditations, journaling prompts, and sacred self-care content each week
2025-07-0709 minThe First Born Daughters PodcastS1E5: "Rewriting the Narrative." with Denni, Liara & MoniqueIn this episode, we sat down with the lovely Denni Puckett, Liara Valentine, and Monique Gatling-Way to talk about the ways they have navigated being the eldest and first born daughters, and what's working for them cuurent day. These ladies dropped gems of self-love, self-prioritzation, and conservation of energy. Check out these ladies websites! Denni's Blog SiteLiara's Online ShopMoniques Non-Profit Site
2025-04-2135 minThe First Born Daughters PodcastS1E4: "Creating & Cultivating Self-Sanctuary."On this episode of the First Born Daughters podcast, Erin and Shawana sit down and talk about the importance of creating self-sanctuary. During the shift from Fall to Winter, Seasonal Depression can show it's head and it's important we lean on our support system and self-healing tools to stay balanced. We talk about some of those things here. Tune in.
2024-12-1519 min
Take What You Need17: The Long Way Home with Shawana WardCaution: feelings of extreme comfort and sweetness ahead! When I say get into a nice comfortable seated or lying down position to take in this episode, I mean it!! Shawana grounds us in the art of being, flowing and most importantly listening to what Spirit has to say. There is no sense of rush in this energy and the luxuriousness that her energy affords us is fffffeeeeeellllllttttt. As an author and Reiki practitioner specializing in the chakra system, Shawana has such a keen sense of tailoring each experience for her one on ones and group sessions. There is no...
2024-10-191h 05The First Born Daughters PodcastS1E3 "Connected and Content." with Nya Perkins.On this episode, we sit down with First Born Daughter Nya as we discuss walking in authenticity and attracting authentic community by doing so. Nya talks about her new journey of becoming a generational curse breaker, and unlearning the hero-syndrome. Check out Nya's podcast, "Motions." Her links are below:https://www.instagram.com/motionsthepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/motionsthepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/nyaperkins_/
2024-09-2226 minThe First Born Daughters PodcastS1E2: Rationalizing our ExistenceIn episode 2, Erin and Shawana break down how women feel the need to validate their existence. Women are valued because of who they are at the core even though society deems us to be valued because of what we can provide. Listen to mindset and beliefs host have had to unlearn, and end with affirmations rooted in love and self-healing. Mention book: The Body Keeps the Score , Bessel Van Der Kolk
2024-07-2042 minThe First Born Daughters PodcastS1E1: Getting to Know the Hosts & "Debunking the Hero Syndrome"This episode goes into the, "why' behind First Born Daughters, gives insight on the hosts personal experiences as First Born Daughters, and what it means to honor matriarchy in a healty manner. Get to know Erin Wiley - Author, Poet, and Journaling Coach and Shawana Ward, Author, Wellness Practitioner & Curator of FB. Journey with them through womanhood. Build community. Learn to thrive from a safe space with the intent of authentic love.
2024-06-3035 min
The BrownSkin BlueprintS3 Ep 9: "Recap and New Life Chapter."In the season finale of the Brownskin Blueprint, host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down and talk about having new perspectives in life after turning 32, and things they will or will not be taking into the remainder of the year. Tune in!Socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/brownskinblueprint/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brownskinblueprintYoutube: https://youtu.be/SCmMOZ5kKmE
2022-08-1836 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS3 Ep 9: "Birthday Recap & New Life Chapter."In the season finale of the Brownskin Blueprint, host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down and talk about having new perspectives in life after turning 32, and things they will or will not be taking into the remainder of the year. Tune in!Socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/brownskinblueprint/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brownskinblueprintYoutube: https://youtu.be/SCmMOZ5kKmE
2022-08-1716 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS3 Ep 8 - Redirecting Pain - IG Live RecordingEpisode 8 was live streamed via Instagram where host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward talk about redirecting pain, the lessons it teaches, and how to balance it.
2022-08-0431 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS3 Ep 7, "Narcissistic Abuse." w/ Joy LarkinIn this episode host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward and sit down with Narc Abuse Coach Joy Larkin to talk about how to spot a narcissist, how to leave a situation, and some ways to move forward. Connect with Joy:https://www.youtube.com/c/LiveNarcFreehttps://www.instagram.com/livenarcfree.llc/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6LX2Y19?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
2022-07-2038 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS3 Ep5: PWI VS HBCU w/ Angel Eason.In episode 5 host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down with the wonderful Angel Eason, advocate for racial injustice and styling queen! The three discuss HBCU experience vs PWI, pros and cons, and tips for those who may be thinking of going to University or college.Follow Angel on Socials:https://instagram.com/awtstyling?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://instagram.com/angelwhothrifts?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://awtstyling.com/links
2022-06-2253 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS3 Ep4: Love Language Dysfunction.In episode 3 host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward talk about navigating connections when you're just not speaking the same love language. Tune in and see what the 5 Love Languages are, what we fall under, and how opposites have played out in our time. Take the 5 Love Languages:https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language
2022-06-0834 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS3 Ep3 Self-Image w/ Mike WIllzIn episode 3 host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sat down with Mike Willz of Da Safe Spot, and talked about self-image and accepting self in spite of our outside factors. Tune in and see what their struggles have been and how they empower themselves. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/da-safe-spot/id1534261504
2022-05-0451 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS3 Ep2: Dating Our Dads.In episode 2 of season 3, host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down and talk about how understanding the father daughter relationship has made dating in the past and present day. Both host compare and contrast traits they desired and ones that aren't too favorable. Tap in!
2022-04-2053 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS3 Ep1: Making the Right Decision.We're back! It's season 3 and we're back, better than ever. Tune into episode 1 as host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward talk about how scary making life decisions can be, and the struggles of not wanting to choose wrongly. In this episode we talk about the importance of trusting your intuition and your gut. Check it out. Follow our socials :https://www.instagram.com/brownskinblueprint/https://www.facebook.com/brownskinblueprint/https://twitter.com/brownskinbppod
2022-04-0650 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintOur 2021 RecapIn this episode host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward discuss highs, lows, learned lessons, and unexpected moments that occurred in the year of 2021.
2022-01-1948 minThe BrownSkin Blueprint"A Special Series on Grief PT 4," w/ Danielle Moore.On this episode of the Brownskin Blueprint, we end the Grief Series on a positive note. Host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down with Danielle Moore and talk about finding light and purpose in the midst of grieving. Danielle talks about how the tools she used to save her life, are now bringing joy and purpose . Tap in and follow Dani on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/souloutyoga/
2021-12-1554 min
DA SAFE SPOTInside Da Safe: The Self Love Song by Shawana Ward:A Guide to Breaking Cycles and Healing TraumaFirst and foremost, the peace my sister brings into a room is unfathomable. Shawana Ward, an author, a spiritual practitioner and the worlds greatest single mother. We discussed how she began her spiritual journey and once she found herself. how she is helping others do the same. How does one start a spiritual journey, why is the church not acceptive of these type of teachings? What jewels are inside her workbook? Find out Inside Da SafeSpot
The Self-Love Song: A Guide to Breaking Cycles and Healing Trauma: A Sweet Serenade from Your Inner Child to Your Highest Self: https://www.a...
2021-10-2632 min
I Was Born To Do ThisThe Self Love Song with Shawana WardShawana Ward is the newest published author with Freedom House Publishing Co. Her book- The Self-Love Song is a daily guide on how to live life in a deep flow of self-love. You can grab her new book on Amazon or follow her on Instagram- @predominantlylove or https://www.predominantlylove.com. You are going to be so inspired by Shawana's story and a beacon of light that she is!
2021-09-3028 min
Vitality: The Whole Story RefreshedTurbulence over TraumaIn this episode I collaborate with Shawana Ward of BrownSkin Blueprint ( apple podcast) and Predominantly love ( Instagram) to discuss how it hurts to heal from trauma: yet very much so necessary! Grab your tea, light your candles, and let’s cruise on the healing ship
2021-08-0249 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS2 Episode 9: Reframing Your Thoughts (Part 2)In episode 9 of the Brownskin Blueprint, host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward continue their talk with special guest JaKeil Gilchrist and talk about reframing your mind from negative self-talk and self doubt. So many gems are dropped during this episode, so get your notebooks ready!
2021-06-2336 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS2 Episode 8: Reframing Your Thoughts (Part 1)In episode 8 of the Brownskin Blueprint, host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down with special guest JaKeil Gilchrist and talk about reframing your mind from negative self-talk and self doubt. So many gems are dropped during this episode, so get your notebooks ready!
2021-06-0929 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS2 Episode 7: ResentmentIn Episode 7 hosts Brittany Dee and Shawana Ward discuss the feelings of resentment. The two break down what resentment is and how it can be experienced in any type of relationship, not just intimate ones. Tune in!
2021-05-2634 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS2 Episode 6: SpiritualityIn episode 6 host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down and talk about their experiences with church hurt, newfound perspectives and views on Spirituality, and navigating truths and myths about religion.
2021-05-1249 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS2 Episode 3: Women and Sex ShamingOn this episode of the Brownskin Blueprint hosts Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward discuss women and their affiliation and perceptions on sex! Tune in as the two discuss taboo topics, women expressing themselves explicitly without shame, and navigating balance of pleasure and liberation.
2021-03-3147 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS2 Episode 2: Creative Support w/ Ray CallowayIn this episode of the Brownskin Blueprint hosts Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down with BlkGirlDaily creator Ray Calloway and talk about the different woes of being creative and needing support. Tune in to hear about how these melenated women are maintaining creative support in their daily lives.
2021-03-1742 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS2 Episode 1: Strong vs EmpoweredAt the top of Season 2, Brittany Dee and Shawana Ward sit down and talk about the negative connotations that come along with labeling black women as "strong." The two discuss how they've transitioned this mentality to becoming empowered. Tune in!
2021-03-0344 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS1 Episode 9: Why We Don't Take What We Need w/ Asya Rojas.In the season finale, host Brittany Willams and Shawana Ward sit down with Asya Rojas and talk about all the reasons why we don't take what we need. Do you struggle with receiving too? Tune in.
2020-12-3053 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS1 Episode 6: Losing Sight of the VisionIn this episode, Host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward discuss how to navigate losing sight of vision, how to reassure yourself during doubtful moments, and the freedom in yielding to time vs working against it.
2020-11-2544 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS1 Episode 2: Self AwarenessHost Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward discuss ways one can become more self-aware, how they themselves have done so, and the discomfort it can cause while growing and improving throughout life's journeys.
2020-09-1654 minThe BrownSkin BlueprintS1 Episode 1: Living vs ExistingHosts Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down with special guest Hilary Moyler and talk about coping and thriving during the COVID-19 Pandemic. They discuss in detail the tactics they have used to get through and still create in a heavy time.
2020-09-1533 min