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Dressed Up MessFade to BlackI never understood why finances, or lack thereof could cause people to take some of the actions they do...until now.2023-12-0218 minDressed Up MessChandler Bing - The end of an eraProcessing the death of a beloved TV character and what that show meant to my life.2023-10-2916 min
Dressed Up MessWill, Jada wants to destroy you.I have strong opinions about the sanctity of marriage and this situation with Will and Jada. The opinions expressed are my own.2023-10-1810 minDressed Up MessHow many times have you fumbled the bag?Did I fumble the bag or was I practicing self-preservation? There have been plenty of opportunities to be in relationships with men I was interested in, but for some reason I would always run. Lately, I've been trying to dig deep and figure out why. Come along as I talk through it. Maybe you can offer some insight.2023-06-0214 minDressed Up MessWhat I learned from The Best Man about relationshipsI just finished watching The Best Man: The Final Chapters and I have to give my honest opinion.2022-12-2318 minDressed Up MessSuicide. I've had those thoughts before. I've been depressed. I still have social anxiety, but...Today, I'm sharing a little more about the "mess" behind my "dress." Stephen 'tWITCH' Boss' suicide triggered me and I'm sharing my thoughts about it. Share yours.2022-12-1417 minDressed Up MessGrief has no end!I always knew I would be devastated when I lost my mom, but I had no idea the grief would be so overwhelming...2022-09-0111 minDressed Up MessBlack man, why aren't you valuing us?This episode recounts my recent experience with a Black man that brought up emotions from the past of being manipulated, targeted, not prioritized, taken for a fool and just plain lied to because he thought he could get away with it. Thank God for decent men and please note my disclaimer at the beginning of the episode.2022-08-3036 minDressed Up MessHow dare Lori Harvey turn down Michael B Jordan's proposal?!Two things everyone has – a butt crack and an opinion. Just because someone else's business is none if our business is no reason to stop us from having, and voicing our opinions. And this hot topic right here is no exception. The hot topic of Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan ending their relationship has social up in arms and who even knows if the information is correct? Anyway, that makes it a dressed up mess for me...and we sip...or in this case...talk.2022-06-1008 minDressed Up MessWould you date your friend's ex?There are billions of people in this world to date. What circumstances would make it okay to date your friend's ex?2022-01-3023 minDressed Up MessDon't play games!Don't insult my intelligence. Be honest, forthright and accountable. It's the only way.2021-09-2811 minDressed Up MessStand up and take charge of your life#PresidentBiden had a decision to make and he made it. Whether you agree or not, something had to be done. Now hopefully we can focus on home and take better care of ourselves.2021-09-1518 min
Dressed Up MessThe Mess of the Week: Expectations lead to a whole messTrain yourself to not expect anything from anyone EVER! Until you do that, you and your bleeding heart will continue to be a whole fool!
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Dressed Up MessChadwick Boseman and PurposeWe lost an American icon in Chadwick Boseman. During his time here, one of the main subjects that he discussed in interviews and acceptance speeches was "purpose." Let's talk about it.2020-08-3022 minDressed Up MessSweetie Pies Murder for HireThe mess of the week is Tim Norman, son of Sweetie Pies mogul Robbie Montgomery, who was arrested on August 11, 2020 for allegedly conspiring in a murder-for-hire scheme that resulted in the death of his nephew.2020-08-2130 minDressed Up MessEntangledIntimate details of marriages are none of our business, but here we are discussing the entanglements going on in celebrity marriages instead of arresting Breonna Taylor's killers-Myles Cosgrove, Brett Hankinson and Jonathan Mattingly. W5hyrzvt
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rhondaalexander/support2020-08-0227 minDressed Up MessMinister Louis Farrakhan connects the dotsIndependence day for our white counterparts hits different since the murder of George Floyd and Minister Louis Farrakhan help bring that message home in what felt like the last message he will deliver before he dies.2020-07-0523 min
Dressed Up MessJuneteenth ValidationI began discussing validation just as George Floyd was being murdered in Minneapolis. Since then, the BLM movement has gained wings and protests have nudged us toward some much-needed changes. This is my personal reflection of how seeking out validation has affected the trajectory of my Black life.
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Dressed Up MessValidation - Why Does It Matter?I'm peeling back the layers, I'm drilling down baby! Where on earth does this need for validation come from? What makes this a part of 'love language'?2020-05-2732 minDressed Up MessDressed Up Mess (Trailer)2020-05-2700 min