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A Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryThe Solo: Zoe’s Take on the 20sSolo-dolo! Zoe is coming to ASFG alone for a thoughts on navigating the 20s - the pressure to maximize and build a sustainable future. She talks about The Defining Decade, how much things can change in 10 years and more. Follow @ourcommunaldiary on IG to stay up to date2023-01-3119 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryMindful Manifestation & Setting the ToneOn this episode we’re talking about the buzzword of the year “manifestation.” We’re diving into popular tactics, methodologies, practices & tools! If you don’t know what any of this means or you’re well versed in the law of attraction, scripting and EFT this is the episode for you. Catch up with us on IG @ourcommunaldiary2023-01-1554 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryA Year in Review: Reverse Intention SettingIs this thing on? We’re back! Pilar & Zoe are back with another episode looking back at 2022 - the themes and events that shaped our year and moving into 2023 with a mindset of intention and asking “what do we want to leave behind and in what areas do we want to grow?” It’s the time to plan for another crazy year and we hope that you’ll join us on this journey in 2023. Please follow us at @ourcommunaldiary on IG to stay up to date.2022-12-2553 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryCatching Up with Zoe & PilarWe’re back! Happy Sunday everyone - Pilar & Zoe are back with another episode this time it’s a catch up! We’re chatting about career, life transitions, friends and adjusting to our new phase of life. Keep up with us on IG: @ourcommunaldiary2022-10-0952 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryBuilding Organic Content & Cultivating Your Own Personal Style - Demi B.Welcome back to ASFG, we’re thrilled to have @itsdemib - lifestyle content creator, style connoisseur and full time corporate working girl. In this episode we talk all things personal style and fashion, managing major partnerships and staying true to yourself. This is an episode you won’t want to miss. Follow Demi on IG @itsdemib and Our Communal Diary @ourcommunaldiary on IG to keep growing with us.2022-08-2837 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryFriendship Breakups Part 2We’re back with Friendship Breakups Part 2! You all loved part one so we had to do party two! This episode we’re talking about friendship breaks v breakups, forgiveness and becoming friends with co-workers. Follow us on IG @ourcommunaldiary to stay up to date!2022-08-0156 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryIs Plastic the New Normal?Welcome back listeners! This week we’re talking about plastic ~ surgery that is. We’re walking down the body from head to toe and naming the procedures we would or wouldn’t opt into, the pressure on women to look a certain way, celeb influences, poor surgeons and things you can do without going under the knife. Remember to follow us on Instagram @ourcommunaldiary to stay up to date!2022-07-0342 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryWhen Enough is EnoughWelcome back ASFG listeners! We’re talking about when you know you’ve had enough, when to step away from difficult situations in love and friendship, and our own learned way experiences on how and when to walk away2022-06-2646 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryIs Closure A Myth?Welcome back to ASFG! This week we’re talking about closure - and Zoe and Pilar are at two different ends of the spectrum on if it even exists! As always stay up to date on the conversations on IG @ourcommunaldiary. Episodes are now biweekly!2022-06-0538 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryGirl Talk: Healthy V’sOn this episode of ASFG we’re talking about vaginal health - pH imbalances, gnarly periods & overgrowths of bad bacteria. We’re talking our fav probiotics, how we found good doctors and finding the right birth control for you. As always, share your experiences with us on IG @ourcommunaldiary2022-05-2242 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryNone of Us Know What We’re DoingWelcome back everyone! This week on ASFG we’re doing a life catch up on all the things that we’re thinking about. Pilar chats about her weekend in Chicago and how she lost her voice and Zoe talks about moving to Toronto. Make sure you follow @ourcommunaldiary on IG to stay up to date2022-05-1629 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryGlazed Donuts: Skincare Tips & TricksHappy Mothers Day from ASFG! This week we’re chatting about all things skincare - morning and night routines, serums, moisturizers and RESEARCH! Turn on notifications on our IG @ourcommunaldiary because this week (5/8/2022) we’re doing a skincare giveaway!2022-05-0844 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryHard Pills to SwallowThis week we’re talking hard life truths! From manifestation to dealing with not being liked - Pilar & Zoe share the 6 hard life pills to swallow that they’ve learned so far. Follow us on IG @ourcommunaldiary to stay up to date!2022-05-0128 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryDealbreakers - We’re DoneWelcome back to ASFG by @ourcommunaldiary we’re talking about dealbreakers this week, both in romantic and platonic relationships. Listen to us sound off about mistruthers, friends who you just can’t bring anywhere and more. Follow us on IG at @ourcommunaldiary to stay up to date2022-04-2430 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal Diary#BecomingThatGirlWho is “That Girl”? What does it mean to become “That Girl” this week we’re breaking down what it means to become the best version of yourselves and romanticizing your life2022-04-1732 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryStop Dating to DateWelcome back! This week we’re talking about if and how you know you are or are not ready to be in a romantic relationship. There’s so much conversation surrounding how to get into a partnership but not as much on if that’s even where you’re at in your life and how to determine if you’re ready for that next step. As always follow us on IG at @ourcommunaldiary to stay up to date2022-04-1030 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryGetting Real About RegretWelcome back everyone to ASFG! This week we’re talking about regret and where we see it’s effects most in our lives whether it’s family, friends, career, education or love. We invite you to use this episode to journal or discuss with a friend where you see regret pop up in your own lives. Follow us on IG @OurCommunalDiary to keep up to date2022-04-0351 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryIntuition or Anxiety: Learning to Trust YourselfHappy Sunday! We’re back with another episode and this time we’re sounding off with our thoughts on intuition. Pilar and Zoe talk through the differences between intuition and anxiety, following patterns and how we’re leaning on our “gut feelings” as we navigate this new chapter in our lives. Please follow @OurCommunalDiary on Instagram to join the conversation and keep up to date with all things A Space for Growth2022-03-2738 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiarySpring Special: An In Person Q & ASpring has sprung! In this episode Zoe & Pilar are together recording in person in NYC! We’re answering the questions that you want to know about our podcast development, favorite beauty products, being in a different space of life from a year ago & more!2022-03-2039 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryJENTL’ Founder Kiana Baldon on Business Integrity & Launching With PooshThis week’s episode is with JENTL’ Founder Kiana Baldon (@wahkeykey) and for the female entrepreneurs who are interested in running a start up or experiencing burnout or who want an insider look at what it takes to build a business from the ground up. You’ll definitely want to listen to this one!2022-03-1454 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryWhat’s Wrong With Being Codependent?After taking some time to rest - we’re back! This week we’re talking codependent relationships, people pleasing and unhealthy dynamics. We want to preface that we are not experts if you believe that you’re in a codependent relationship please seek help from professionals.2022-03-0636 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryFeeling Alone in a Crowded RoomIn this episode we’re talking about the differences of feeling lonely and being alone. We’ve chatting about living at home after college v moving away, feeling lonely on Valentine’s Day and how to push through your emotions.2022-02-2043 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryBurnout: Early Signs & How to ManageAnother Sunday, another episode! We’re talking burnout - the symptoms we experience, the links to depression and burnout in our personal lives. We also ponder some unanswered questions like “can you really prevent burnout?” and “is it contagious?” Join us in the conversation this week on burnout and exhaustion.2022-02-1337 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryYou’re Not “Black” BlackHappy Black History Month everyone - in this episode we’re talking about our experiences with race and coming of age. We dive into our childhood experiences, being the only Black child in education systems and learning to navigate self love as young Black women.2022-02-0643 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryFriendship BreakupsWelcome back! In this episode we’re talking friendship breakups - why we lost relationships, the roles we’ve played in the demise of our relationships and losing friends to romantic partnerships2022-01-3041 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryBrand Building Series Part Three: Diversifying Your PortfolioIn part three of our Brand Building Series we are connecting with entrepreneurial savant Hunter Phelps! Hunter is the founder of Terry Lu Naturals, Hunter’s Palette and Phelps Room Designs. We dive into creating a business from the ground up, when you know it’s time to diversify your business portfolio and preventing burnout.2022-01-231h 22A Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryWhy Do I Feel Worse After Therapy?In this episode we’re diving into our personal experiences with therapy. We’re talking cognitive behavioral therapy, different types of talk therapies and sleep therapy. We get into our lessons learned about finding a therapist, what we learned about ourselves and what our future in therapy looks like.2022-01-1641 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryBoosting (and ruining) Your ConfidenceHappy New Year! We are back in 2022 talking about confidence! In this episode we dive into negative self talk, methods to boost confidence, and the impact that our relationships have on how we view ourselves.2022-01-0932 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryLove,Career, & Friendships: 2021 RecapIn this episode we dive into the lessons we learned in 2021! We’re talking lessons in love, career awakenings and friendship reevaluations.2021-12-2642 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryBrand Building Series Part Two: Creating a Brand ConnectionOn this episode, we are joined by entrepreneur Caitlyn Moore. Caitlyn is founder of Vital Clothing Collections, a lifestyle clothing brand for every woman. We break down coming up with a brand promise, creating connection with customers and the intricacies of supply chain. Enjoy!2021-12-1940 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryBraids, Curls & Relaxers Oh My!On this episode we’re talking hair - how we went from brittle relaxed hair to thick healthy natural hair. We’re talking protective styles, preferences and the importance of hair in the black community.2021-12-1230 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryBody ImageIn this episode, we dive into our personal experiences with body image in both dance and gymnastics growing up, managing our own personal expectations against the expectations in the media, loving ourselves through insecurity and more. TW//: eating disorders2021-12-0538 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal Diary8 Month Check In: Managing Post Grad ExpectationsIn this episode we’re talking post-grad expectations. Where we are in our lives now 8 months out of college v where we thought we would be in college. We dive into managing our finances, making friends as adults and living up to our own v societies expectations.2021-11-2835 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryBrand Building Series Part One: Finding & Monetizing Your PassionIntroducing the four part Brand Building Series, presented by Our Communal Diary.
Throughout this podcast series, A Space for Growth co-hosts will be joined by a selection of inspiring guests, to discuss the beginning journey of an entrepreneurial venture: Finding & Monetizing Your Passion, Building the Brand, Diversifying your Portfolio, and Maximizing your Reach through Social Media Marketing.
On this episode we connect with Quentaya Peoples - founder of The Nail Engineer about her passion for design, starting her business, Instagram marketing and engineering.2021-11-2128 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryYES! We invest in luxury too!In this episode we discuss the aspirational appeal of luxury, the myth that Black women are less relatable when they have nice things, colorism, influencer-ship and the phenomenon of Black women having to explain why they have nice things.2021-11-1432 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryA Space for Questions: The Nuances of Romantic RelationshipsIn this episode we dive into the nuances of breakups, remaining friends with exes, pressure to be in relationships and more - by reading YOUR opinions. Join us in the episode for you, by you.2021-11-0738 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryJust The Beginning: A Conversation on Mental HealthWe hear the phrase “mental health” throw around a lot - but what does it mean? Join us in an opening conversation around our journey to understanding ourselves. Today’s conversation does contain content surround anxiety, depression and eating disorders.2021-10-3136 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryUnpacking FriendshipFriends - our chosen family. In this episode we dive into our childhood best friends, why our platonic relationships are so important to us and friendship green/red flags.2021-10-2440 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryTransitionsTransitions are periods of time where we move from one phase of life to another. In this episode, we touch on our acclimation to college, mental health, starting over and the worst advice we’ve received on moving on.2021-10-1744 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal Diary“When Do I Feel Beautiful?”What comes to mind when you hear the word “beauty” - is it certain people? Is it an energy? Join our conversation on beauty, discovering desirability, social media, and routines that make us feel like the most beautiful versions of ourselves.2021-10-1032 minA Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal DiaryGet to Know UsWelcome everyone to the A Space for Growth community - an Our Communal Diary Production. We are so excited to share our thoughts, opinions and personal growth journeys. Get to know your hosts Pilar Burgess & Zoe Evans as we embark on this experience together.2021-10-0527 min