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Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS8E6: What We Never Learned About Health, Food, and Disease with Djehuty Ma'atraS.A.D. The Standard American Diet. Lady, what do you eat? Is it actually food? Well, if we are what we eat then how does your diet correlate with your health? If we want to address our health we have to address what we are taking into our bodies. There is a science to the who what when where why and how of eating and the impact on our health. In today’s episode, we open up H.E.R Space to master herbalist Djehuty Ma’atra to share with us his path to healthy eating and healing his body...
2020-11-0956 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS8E5: Understanding the Power of Black Economics with Britni WilcherWhat is microeconomics and what is its role in our daily lives? It is not always directly about money. If you think about the access you have and cost of your healthcare, food, employment, and housing, then you are familiar with microeconomics. From family leave policy to double work day to maternal health to childcare to wealth gap we learn how the pandemic is really having a devastating economic effect on the Black community. This conversation is a start in connecting the dots and learning the language of microeconomics. Join Terri and Dr. Dom as they lean into curiosity to...
2020-10-3050 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS8E4: Daddy Issues and How it Impacts Your Relationship and Sex Life with Good Moms Bad ChoicesThis week in H.E.R Space, Dom and Terri are joined by Milah and Erica, the hosts of Good Moms Bad Choices podcast, for a juicy conversation around the impact of the father-daughter relationship. What is/was your relationship with your dad? What role does that relationship play in your life now? In this episode, we hear four different father-daughter experiences and the resulting effect on the daughter. It is a complex relationship that is important to unpack and understand to have healthy romantic relationships. This is a reflective episode sprinkled with fun and laughter.Quote of the...
2020-10-2352 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS8E3: Getting It In: Sex, Intimacy, and Dating in Times of Quarantine with Dr. James WadleyToday you are in for a special treat. Dr. Dom and Terri are joined by Dr. James Wadley to talk about sex. This is not the “birds and bees” talk you may have had with your parents. In a judgement free zone Creativity. Pleasure. Fun. all take center stage here. From discovering your erogenous zones and how to communicate with your partner, today’s episode provides insight on how to have some of those uncomfortable conversations about sexuality at any age. Dr. Wadley also share tips on how to develop sex positivity and healthy sexuality in children.Quote of the Da...
2020-10-1642 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS8E2: All My Skinfolk Ain’t KinfolkCan Black people be racist? NO! However, Black people can be agents of white supremacy and anti-Black. Due to how we have been socialized chances are there are times when we may experience internalized racism. Throughout our socialization there have been systems in place to move us closer to whiteness and as a result, shunning people who do not align with white supremacist heterosexist classist patriarchal ideologies. While some of us have found ways to break free from some of these ideologies, others have doubled down in fully aligning with whiteness. Today, Dr. Dom and Terri discuss those who may...
2020-10-0952 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS8E1: Healing from Racial Trauma and Tapping into Sensuality with Dr. Candice NicoleWe don’t need to bear witness to the event to know it is real and feel the effects. In today’s episode, Dr. Dom and Terri are joined by Dr. Candice Nicole for a conversation about the psychological and physiological effects of racial trauma and ways to heal. Would you believe your health conditions are related to racial trauma? Have you thought about how you have been socialized into anti-Blackness? This episode is sure to be one that is validating and informative. #BlackIsBeautifulQuote of the Day:"Black people don't need video evidence to know"-Dr...
2020-10-0249 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E13: How to Stay Positive in a Negative EnvironmentLady, how do you remain positive when everything around you is negative? In today’s episode, Terri and Dom reflect on times in which their peace has been disrupted and explore what they do to remain in a higher vibration when they are being pulled into negativity. The discussion around the coping tips is one that will build up our armor in managing the negativity. The real life examples are sure to be ones that sound familiar. Quote of the Day:"Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather tha...
2020-09-2547 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E12: How to Strategically Win at Work with Dr. Kimberly JamesLady, how do you navigate the world of work? Are you focused on a career or job? Is your purpose aligned with what you are currently doing? In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom are joined by Dr. Dom’s friend and mentor, Dr. Kimberly James to discuss navigating careers. From learning how to strategically manage your career...to distinguishing between a mentor and a sponsor and why both are important...to identifying what to focus on when you have been laid off or trying to change careers. The gems that are dropped in this episode are truly priceless.
2020-09-1846 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E11: Uncomfortable Conversations with White PeopleLady, what has your experience been with white people? Are you accustomed to being the only Black person in a space? Do you have very little interactions with white people? Most of us have experienced racism, microaggressions and other forms of racial trauma. Being Black in America can be exhausting despite how much joy you see. In the current racial climate some of the white people in our lives have been reaching out to engage us. In today’s episode Terri and Dom describe some of the uncomfortable conversations we may have with white people and how we can navigate th...
2020-09-1051 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E10: Who's Controlling Your Narrative? It Might Not Be You...Lady, who is telling your story? The points provided encourage us to think critically about how media tells our history. Are we being fed the truth? What is the real message? In today’s episode, Terri and Dom dive into how the information we take in shapes how we see, think, and feel about ourselves. How do you define yourself and other Black people? Who told you to define us in this way? Remember, we can take control and own our narrative.Quote of the Day:“Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the...
2020-09-0443 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E9: Coping With 2020 When It Continues to Show Its AssLady, how are you feeling? We are eight months into 2020 and it is not anything we expected when we started this year. The universe has consistently tested our ability to “trust the process”. There are so many major “once in a lifetime” moments that have happened. Both horrific and extraordinarily wonderful. There is a duality in this year 2020. In this episode, Terri and Dom review some of the major events that have occurred and share ways in which we can continue to cope in healthy ways. Quote of the Day:“Note to self: every time you were convince...
2020-08-2838 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E8: Why Black Women Need Executive Coaching with Farah BernierLady, are you living with A.I.M.-Authenticity, Intention, and Masterful execution? Not sure? No worries. You know Terri and Dr. Dom have your back. In this week’s episode, the ladies are joined by Farah Bernier, Human Resources professional and Founder & Principal Coach of Living Fabulously Fierce. Farah is a dynamic woman who is passionate about empowering women through executive coaching. No matter your current position, from entry level to CEO, there are tips and insight Farah provides that benefit us all. Grab your coffee/tea, pen, and paper to begin the work of upleveling your career and jo...
2020-08-2147 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E7: Black Creativity and The Controversy Around Black is KingLady, have you seen Black is King? Whether or not you are a Beyonce fan, this visual album is a work of art and art is meant to generate conversation. In today’s episode, Terri and Dom provide an overview of the commentary and controversy. While we acknowledge there are many themes that can be explored, Dom and Terri pride themselves on staying in their lane and will leave certain topics to the experts and your own research. But fear not, if you have been listening to H.E.R Space you know the ladies emphasize lifting up Black women. Th...
2020-08-1448 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E6: How to Eliminate Debt and Transform Your Finances with Sophia MeloneLady, what is your relationship with money? How did that relationship form? In today’s episode, the Debt Demolisher, Sophia Melone, joins Terri and Dom to share with us how she transformed her “dysfunctional” relationship with her finances. If you listened to Season 5 Episode 2 with Constance Carter at the beginning of the year, and you have not made any changes...then this episode may be the inspiration you need. Sophia goes even deeper into examining our relationship with money, identifying the various barriers and how to get additional support to make changes. No matter your income level there are strategies (i.e, H...
2020-08-0748 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E5: Executive Women: Living Your Purpose and Exploring The Myth of Balance with Thasunda DuckettLady, are you living your life like a diversified portfolio? What makes you extraordinary? In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom are joined by the dynamic Thasunda Brown-Duckett. From her role as mother to banking executive, she is the embodiment of living her life with purpose and owning her character. Using banking terms we learn why work/life balance is a myth and how to be more intentional with our time. Thasunda drops so many powerful quotes that will help us gain perspective and remind ourselves of who we are. After listening, scroll down for some of Thasunda’s twee...
2020-07-3147 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E4: Manifesting Your Ideal Life and Transmuting Energy with Jasmine GreenLady, are you in control of your life? In today’s episode, Jasmine Green joins Terri and Dr. Dom to share with us how we may not be in alignment with our purpose and steps we can take to get into alignment. No matter how your journey started, as we hear from Jasmine, does not have to be the route you continue to take. The internal experience of the entrepreneur we see is a powerfully vulnerable story and Jasmine shares with us how to transmute our energy. Through visualizations and personal examples we learn concrete steps to manifest the life we...
2020-07-2454 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E3: When Life Gives You Lemons with Terri LomaxLADY! Today you are in for an extra special treat! In case you have not heard, our very own Terri Lomax is releasing her book, How to Glow Up as You Grow Up on July 21, 2020. In this episode, Terri is in the guest seat as Dr. Dom guides her through sharing her story with us. If you think you know Terri...whew! This episode is guaranteed to reveal things none of us knew. The significance of 7/21. Her real name. Childhood Trauma. No matter your background there is some piece of Terri’s story that will resonate with you. Be sure to...
2020-07-1752 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E2: Letting Go of What Doesn't Serve You and Getting Results in Your Business with King Ashley AnnLady, what are you holding onto that no longer serves you? Are you living the life you want to live? No? Perhaps it is time to take inventory and make some changes. Today, King Ashley Ann shares with Terri and Dom the valley she was in and the measures she took to achieve the level of success she currently embodies. She drops specific tips on calculating her business worth so be sure to take notes. If you are not trying to start a business, this episode still has something for you. King Ashley Ann paints a clear picture and drops...
2020-07-101h 00
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS7E1: New Beginnings and a Walk Down Memory LaneLady, whether you are tuning in for the first time or have been rocking with us since day one...THANK YOU!!! The mission of H.E.R Space has been to create a space for Black women and it has blossomed because all of you are tuning in and sharing. The support has been humbling and encouraging. In this episode Terri and Dom reflect on the last six seasons- the growth, the feedback, and some of the lessons learned. Dom and Terri also share new beginnings for the new season including new questions for the fun “Oh, You Clatchet?” segment.
2020-07-0342 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E13: Invisible No More: A Conversation about Trans Folx with Eryn ScottAudre Lorde speaks about walking into a room full of Black folx and not knowing whether her skinfolk are really her people. That is what the episode this week is about. More specifically, this episode is about making space for Black Trans people. This week Terri and Dom are joined by one of Dom’s former students, Eryn Scott. They are a BIPOC LGBT advocate, freelance researcher and cultural worker. There is a lot many of us do not know and this conversation is an opportunity for us to open our minds and hearts to learn how to affirm the Bl...
2020-06-2654 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E12: Juneteenth: A Celebration of BlacknessWe are the dreams and the hopes of our ancestors. On this day let us take time to reflect on one of the biggest lessons our ancestors could have ever imparted: finding joy. For centuries Black folx have experienced cruelties that are beyond what any human should ever have to endure. However, we have always found ways to celebrate us. In this episode, Terri and Dom explore the meaning of Juneteenth and ways in which we can continue uplift ourselves. Quote of the Day: "Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the s...
2020-06-1926 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E11: Say Her Name: Black Women We Need to Know and RememberWhat does it mean to be a Black woman in America today? America has never been a safe place for Black women yet somehow we are truly the backbone of this country. We are the givers and doers. #SayHerName and the current buzzword, Intersectionality, were both brought to our attention by Dr. Kimberle Cresnhaw- a Black woman. How many other contributions have Black women made that many do not know about? We will no longer be invisible. In today’s episode, we say the names of Black women who were killed by the police. We also say the names of a f...
2020-06-1237 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E10: Dear Black People: This Will Not Be Our UndoingLady, we are in distress and we have had enough. As if the current pandemic were not enough, our nation is facing another moment of reckoning. Violence against Black people persists. Racism and white supremacy are ceaseless. Racial trauma is real. In today’s episode, Terri and Dom name what is happening; identify what we may be feeling; what we can do to take care of ourselves; and what roles each of us can play in the revolution. Quote of the Day: "Revolutions are the responses of people in distress." - Rachel Cargle Takeaways: How We Fight the Black Plight: Politi...
2020-06-0453 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E9: How to Deal with Frustration When Technology Won’t Let You be Great (LIVE Recording)Today’s episode is from our Zoom Live recording on Memorial Day 2020. Terri and Dom were joined by a few amazing ladies in the H.E.R Space Sanctuary to discuss the Quote of the Day and what it means when Black women come together to uplift one another. In this episode, the ladies experience “in the moment” technology issues and we see how they adjust along with receiving tips on how we can all deal with the frustration that comes when technology won’t let us be great. Shout out to the special guests...all the amazing ladies that stepped...
2020-05-2938 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E8: How to Keep Your Relationship Fresh and Fun with Teleshia DelmarLady, how are you feeling about your partner? Has the pandemic caused you to reconsider some things? Why are you with this person in the first place? Is your relationship bigger than how you are feeling about your partner at this moment? If the answer is yes, then today’s episode will offer you guidance on how to keep your relationship healthy. Today, Terri and Dom are joined by Teleshia Delmar who goes in depth on her top 5 traits that have kept her marriage going for almost 20 years through the good and bad. Quote of the Day: "Because we didn't quit...
2020-05-2248 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E7: Raised By A Narcissist: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Recover with Dr. Ramani DurvasulaRealistic expectations and radical acceptance. For who? Your parents. Yes. Them. Those people who hurt you that you have been spending all of your adult life trying to understand. Those people who will never see you no matter how many hoops you jump through trying to please them and earn their love. In today’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Dr. Ramani Durvasula. The ladies dive into how to identify the traits; the impact it has on you; and how to heal. This is sure to be a conversation you want to give your undivided attention. There are so...
2020-05-1555 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E6: 5 Tips to Help You Combat Zoom FatigueNo more Zoom meetings!!! No more Zoom meetings!!! Lady, if that exclamation resonates with you then you are among so many of us who are exhausted from all of the online meetings and gatherings. So many of us are longing for an opportunity to engage that does not involve staring at a screen. However, for the foreseeable future, a lot of our usual physical engagement will continue to be limited. In today’s episode, Terri and Dom offer up five realistic tips we can all implement to prevent Zoom fatigue and stay engaged. Quote of the Day: “Imagine if you go to...
2020-05-0847 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E5: Unapologetically Addressing Black Mental Health with Dr. Rheeda WalkerLady, we are not okay. You. Me. We. Us. How do you address your mental health? How does your family address it? How is it addressed in your community? Is it working? Why are we still doing what we have always done? In today’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Dr. Rheeda Walker to discuss how we can develop psychological fortitude. Dr. Walker provides us with actionable steps that will allow us to function at our highest capacity. Not just individually but on a nationwide Black community level. This is a real conversation our community needs to have so...
2020-05-0145 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E4: Loving On You: How to Love Your Body Inside and OutBodies. Black bodies. Black women’s bodies. In a world that is constantly telling us that we are not enough...how did you view yourself during adolescence? How has your body image changed over the years? What are the beauty standards you strive to fulfill? How have those standards evolved with societal trends? In today’s episode Terri and Dom dive into body image for Black women. The ladies discuss their personal journeys of developing a healthy body image. Listen in for tips on ways to love your body. Remember...You.Are.Enough. Quote of the Day: "I was built this...
2020-04-2448 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E3: Haircare, Entrepreneurship, and Leveling Up with Sharie Wilson“Anything you love on will grow.” Whether we are talking about hair, business, or relationships, it takes love for that thing to grow and flourish. In today’s episode, Dom and Terri are joined by entrepreneur Sharie Wilson. This insightful woman from South Central LA was told she would not amount to anything. Fast forward to 2020 and Sharie has MULTIPLE business ventures. Listen in as she shares her story, the love she places in growing healthy hair and drops some real gems along the way. Quote of the Day: "Once you master your subconscious mind anything is possible." -Sharie Wilson Takeawa...
2020-04-1733 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E2: Dream ChaseHer 101: The Power of the Pivot and Managing Mommy Guilt with Jennifer Hammock“Where you started is not where you have to finish.” Lady, how willing are you to shift and pivot into something different? In today’s episode, the ladies are joined by the dynamic Jenn Hammock. She appears to do it all...mommy, wife, first lady of the church, writer, coach, solopreneur, etc. How does Jenn manage it all? Listen in as she shares what it takes to prevent over-functioning and experiencing “mommy guilt.” Terri and Dom ask her some of the questions we all have that may be barriers to us answering our why. Quote of the Day: “Step out of the history...
2020-04-1043 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS6E1: How to Maximize Your Time & Self-care Routine While Practicing "Social" DistancingHope in the midst of turmoil. Lady, no matter what your current circumstances let’s take some time to assess what wholeness means to you. Over the last few weeks, most of us have shifted to “staying at home to stay safe.” In the adaptation to your new (and hopefully temporary) normal, the pull to be perfect and/or busy are real. Well, Terri and Dom are here to tell us that working on being whole may mean letting go of perfection and busyness. Listen in as the ladies share their perspectives on how to utilize this time to pour into o...
2020-04-0338 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS5E13: Season 5 Finale- How to Connect with the H.E.R Space CommunityLady, this first quarter of 2020 has been way too much in some not so good ways. However, in this season of the podcast, Terri and Dom guided us through a theme of personal development with the foci of mental, emotional, relational, financial, sexual and physical health. Dom and Terri brought in some amazing guests including the first male guest to add their expertise to the conversation. Listen in as Terri and Dom read some listener reviews and share some questions they receive that have sparked ideas for future episodes. Moving into the next season, lady, we invite you to engage m...
2020-03-2730 min
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS5E12: A Trip Down Memory Lane: An Episode for the 90s and 2000s KidsLady, more than likely you will be at home for the next few weeks. Before you begin catching up on all of the missed episodes of the podcast, take a trip down memory lane with us. For those of you who were coming of age around the 99 year 2000, this is an episode for you. Join Terri and Dom as they dive into some of their fun memories from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. From music to food to TV shows and so much more! Shout out to our New Orleans families and Philly natives! Be sure to join us on...
2020-03-2044 min