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Ask Les: Getting Back with An Ex, Making New Friends, Feeling Lost in Your 20s from 2023-11-28T08:00
This week I’m kicking things off with a life update before going into big sister mode and answering your questions on how to navigate exes coming back, finding the right friend group, your most ...
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It’s Expensive to Dream: The Truth About Working Towards Your Dream Career with Blake Newby from 2023-11-21T08:00
Dreams are beautiful because they fuel our creativity, give us purpose, and sometimes, they even come true.
Today I have the honor of chatting with content creator and former beauty & ...
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The SECRET to Choosing Yourself with Eni Popoola from 2023-11-14T08:00
If you don’t choose you, who will? From overcoming people pleasing to making uncomfortable decisions, to setting boundaries, choosing yourself can come in so many different forms.
Today I’...
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The Ultimate Glow Up: How to Level Up in Your Career and Life with Jodie Taylor from 2023-11-07T08:00
You know you can have it all, right? From your skin, hair, fashion to your finances, health, and career– it’s time to upgrade your life, sis!
In today's episode, I’m taking notes from TikT...
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Stop Settling from 2023-10-31T07:00
Let’s be real– we’ve all been pre-programmed to settle. Whether it be in our careers, environment, friendships or romantic relationships, at some point we’ve all been left wanting more at times....
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Leaving The U.S., Conscious Spending, and Moving Through Faith with Monique Melton from 2023-10-24T07:00
Have you ever thought about living somewhere permanently after a vacation? I’ve been curious about the process, however, the idea of moving permanently to another country has always sounded inti...
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How I Paid Off $100,000 of Student Loan Debt from 2023-10-17T07:00
In June of 2022 I hit submit on my last student loan payment, paying off just over $100,000 of debt. In the process, I learned so much about personal finance, discipline, entrepreneurship, and t...
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Nicole Walters on Redefining Success, Creating the Life You Want, and Finding Love After Divorce from 2023-10-10T07:00
Today I have the honor of sitting down with Nicole Walters – entrepreneur, TV and podcast personality, mom of three and author of the new book, Nothing Is Missing: A Memoir of Living Boldly. I’v...
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Reflections After Solo Travel, Healing from Burnout and Best Case Scenario Journaling from 2023-10-10T07:00
After taking a few months off, I’m excited to be back with our 200th episode! I’m catching you up on what I was up to during my podcast break, as well as sharing some exciting updates for the po...
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Balanced Black Girl: Joining Dear Media 10/10! from 2023-10-03T07:00
Balanced Black Girl joins the Dear Media network on October 10th! Covering everything from fitness, to personal finance, to travel tips, to advice for navigating life, tune in for thoughtfu...
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How to Improve Your Habits and Be More Consistent [REWIND] from 2023-09-19T09:00
Announcement: New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming back on Tuesday October 3rd! Make sure you're subscribed, add it to your calendar, and get ready to join us for a batch of new episod...
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Observe Where You Are [YOU Better! Podcast] from 2023-09-12T09:00
We’re warming things back up! New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming soon, but in the meantime we’re revisiting some inspiring conversations you need to hear.
Tune into this episod...
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The History of Self-Care: A Revolutionary Act [That Wasn’t In My Textbook Podcast] from 2023-09-05T09:00
We’re warming things back up! New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming soon, but in the meantime we’re revisiting some inspiring conversations you need to hear.
This week we’re shari...
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How to Be Patient While Waiting For Your Manifestations [REWIND] from 2023-07-25T09:00
Have you ever felt impatient while waiting for your manifestations to come through? Same, friend. And I’m talking all about it in this rewind episode from March of 2022.
Though I didn’t co...
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Time Abundance: Why Time Is More Valuable Than Money [REWIND] from 2023-07-18T09:00
What is your most valuable asset? Chances are, it’s your time. Many people treat time as a scarce resource — something it feels like we never have enough of. But what would happen if we looked a...
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Healing Through Rest: Balancing Your Nervous System [REWIND] from 2023-07-11T09:00
In this rewind episode, we dive deeper into what it means to feel "rested."
There’s a lot of messaging encouraging us to rest and be soft. But what should we do if we’re trying to take it ...
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Post-Travel Recap, Setting Better Boundaries + Taking Breaks from 2023-07-04T09:00
Hi friends! Checking in with a short solo episode recapping my trip to Europe, talking through how I'm navigating my current season of burnout, and talking through the importance of taking break...
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Navigating Life’s Pivots, Reframing Aging, and Starting Over with Simone Alyssa from 2023-06-27T09:00
June is coming to an end, and that means this is our last episode in the Black Women Doing Cool Shit series. So we are going out on a high note and talking with Simone Alyssa.
Simone is a ...
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Navigating Wellness with Care + Your Hair in Mind with Morgan Jones from 2023-06-20T09:00
Our June series, Black Girls Doing Cool Shit, continues! In this episode I’m joined by someone you might know from TikTok, Morgan Jones of What MoJo Loves.
MoJo is a Lagree instructor and ...
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Exploring Your Unique Interests + Why Rejection Can Be Protection with Sequoia Holmes from 2023-06-13T09:00
This week in our Black Women Doing Cool Shit series, I’m joined by my dear friend Sequoia Holmes.
Sequoia is the host of Black People Love Paramore, a podcast that focuses on topics that a...
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Embracing Setbacks&Finding Your Way Forward with Ashley Menzies Babatunde from 2023-06-06T09:00
I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for a cute, fun summer full of Black women doing cool shit. So I’m very excited to say that it is our theme for the month of June! Throughout this month...
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Life Updates + Living Outside the Box from 2023-05-30T09:00
As we wrap up Mindset May, I want to share more about my personal experiences changing my mindset and how that has shaped my life.
I typically avoid being too personal here on Balanced Bla...
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How to Rewire Your Brain with Keylee Miracle from 2023-05-23T09:00
It’s been an incredible month of learning about our minds, and this week Mindset May continues with an episode featuring the perfect guest for this theme— Keylee Miracle.
Keylee is a doubl...
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Embracing Neurodivergence&Developing Squiggly-Brained Systems with Janelle Pearson from 2023-05-16T09:00
We often put so much pressure on ourselves to think and work in a strictly linear way. But so many of us just aren’t wired like that! And despite what we may believe, it doesn’t doom us to a lif...
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The Ultimate Anti-Aging Routine: Improving Your Sleep Hygiene from 2023-05-09T09:00
Welcome back! For the next few episodes, we’re continuing our current theme of Mindset May, and focusing specifically on our brain health. Because who doesn’t want to be sharp when they’re 90, r...
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How to Receive What You’re Calling In&Exploring Plant Medicine with Good Moms Bad Choices from 2023-05-02T09:00
It’s a new month, so you know that means a brand new series! This May, we're talking about expanding our minds, changing our thoughts, and taking care of our brain health.
So, in this epis...
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Easy Ways to Boost Your Confidence So You Can Level Up from 2023-04-25T09:00
This week in our Level Up series, we’re going all in on the topic of confidence.
If you’re like me, you probably spent a lot of your life misunderstanding what confidence is all about. So ...
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Are Your Routines Holding You Back? It Might Be Time to Shake Things Up from 2023-04-18T09:00
This week on our journey of Leveling Up, we’re talking about how to know when you need to let go of your routines and try something new.
I love my routines. They’ve helped me accomplish so...
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How to Get Back on Track After You’ve Fallen Off from 2023-04-11T09:00
Welcome back! This week, we’re continuing the Level Up series with a topic that we can all resonate with—getting back on track after falling off.
I’ve needed to do this so many times I’ve ...
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How to Get Unstuck: My 25 by 25 Case Study from 2023-04-04T09:00
It’s a new month and that means a new series! Today we’re stepping into April and focusing on Leveling Up. So stay tuned for conversations about getting unstuck, motivating yourself out...
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Why We Need Hobbies for Self-Care from 2023-03-28T09:00
Today, we’re closing out our book club series talking about a very underrated form of self care— hobbies—and how Black women, specifically, need to embrace them for their own wellbeing.
Trusting the Timing of Your Life and Embracing Your Divinity with Lyvonne Briggs from 2023-03-21T09:00
Continuing our Black author's book club series, this week I’ve invited Lyvonne Briggs back to the show. Lyvonne is the author of the book Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body Listen
How to Feel More Liberated In Your Body with Chrissy King from 2023-03-14T09:00
We’re continuing our book club series with another conversation with the very first Balanced Black Girl guest, Chrissy King.
In celebration of Chrissy’s new book The Body Liberation Pr...
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Healing Through Humor and Cultivating Media Literacy with Clarkisha Kent from 2023-03-07T10:00
It’s a new month, so we have a new theme—Book Club! For the next few weeks you can look forward to conversations with amazing authors from the Balanced Book Club.
Today I'm joined by Clark...
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Self-Intimacy: Prioritizing Pleasure and Connecting with Yourself with Kamil Lewis from 2023-02-28T10:00
We’ve had some incredible episodes on intimacy these past few weeks, and today we're wrapping up the series with licensed marriage and family therapist Kamil Lewis.
Kamil’s work...
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Embracing Your Sacred Sensuality with Krystal Taylor from 2023-02-21T10:00
All too often, our formative experiences with our bodies and sensuality are tied to shame. That can lead to us feeling disconnected from ourselves and confused about what we want or need from in...
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Intimacy in Friendships: Having Healthier Friendships and Making Friends As An Adult with Dr. Marisa Franco from 2023-02-14T10:00
As adults, building and maintaining friendships is a challenge. What felt so easy as kids, now feels like an overwhelming task full of rejection, uncertainty, and confusion. But connection plays...
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Understanding the Four Types of Intimacy and How They Impact Your Health from 2023-02-07T10:00
It’s February, and around here that means celebrating Black History Month, Aquarius season, and (at least in this episode) very reluctantly love.
If you’ve been listening to Balan...
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Improve Your Focus: The Art of Managing Your Attention featuring Tara from Open from 2023-01-31T10:00
It seems like there’s always something new to distract us and keep our attention spans ever-shrinking. So today, we’re wrapping up our Reframing the Reset series by talking with Dr. Tara Zinnamo...
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Reframing Our Relationship with Alcohol: Exploring Sober-Curiosity from 2023-01-24T10:00
For this week’s Reframing the Reset episode, we’re talking about alcohol, and exploring this sometimes-sensitive subject in a non-judgmental, open, and educational way.
Join in as I share ...
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Reframing Exercise: The Importance of Building and Maintaining Muscle from 2023-01-17T10:00
Starting a new year often gets people interested in improving or revisiting their exercise regimens. But workout culture is so fraught with harmful weight loss narratives that the critical benef...
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How to Practice Digital Self-Care: Knowing When to Unplug + Tending to Your Digital Spaces from 2023-01-10T10:00
Screen time has a way of sneaking up on us, and before we know it, our time for the things we really want to do is gone. So this week, we’re continuing the Reframing the Reset series with a topi...
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Spacious Productivity: How to Improve Your Habits and Be More Consistent from 2023-01-03T10:00
Happy New Year, and welcome to our first episode of 2023! To kick off the year, I’m revisiting last year’s Reframing the Reset series with even more clarity and actionable items.
We’ll be ...
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Get ready to Reframe the Reset from 2022-12-27T10:00
Join us for the Reframing the Reset series and challenge kicking off on January 2, 2023. Each week in January we'll be releasing a new episode to inspire you to refresh your habits. As a communi...
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How to Conduct A Life Audit for Reflection and Goal-Setting from 2022-12-20T10:00
Before we start talking about 2023, I think it’s important to look back and reflect on 2022.
So in this solo episode, I’m sharing my process for conducting a life audit. I explain what a l...
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How to Heal with Alex Elle from 2022-12-13T10:00
In this week’s episode, we are continuing our end-of-year rest and digest series with the incredible, Alex Elle. Together, we have an honest talk about healing — the good, the challenging, and e...
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Rest and Digest: Reset Your Circadian Rhythm and Winter Self-Care to Feel Happy and Whole from 2022-12-06T10:00
For me and so many others, Winter can be draining and leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and our communities. So as we move toward the end of 2022, I find myself thinking of ways to be...
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Finding Work that Fulfills You with Abena Antwi of Burt’s Bees [BONUS] from 2022-12-01T10:00
It’s so important to balance life, family, friends and your career, but it can be challenging — especially during the holidays.
In this episode, I’m joined by Abena Antwi, a Chemist and As...
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How to Start, Grow, and Monetize a Podcast with Nakia Swinton from 2022-11-29T10:00
Podcasting is a growing industry with so much room for Black creators to share themselves, their views, and their brands. That’s probably why Black people make up 12% of the total population, bu...
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How to Get Funding for Your Business, Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs, and Building the Damn Thing with Kathryn Finney from 2022-11-22T10:00
Black women have been the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the US for the past few years with 17% of us in the process of starting new businesses. But in 2020—a record-breaking year for...
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Why You Need Community, Not An Audience with Kim Johnson from 2022-11-15T10:00
There is a big difference between building an audience that’s watching you and building a community that’s engaging with you. So how do we build strong, engaged communities that connect people r...
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Making Big Career Changes and Building a Business from the Ground Up with Anicia Anya from 2022-11-08T10:00
Asking for help and leaning on your community can be intimidating, especially when you’re an entrepreneur. So this week in our Black Women in Business Series, we're focusing on what it looks lik...
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What It’s Really Like Being a Content Creator, Launching a Product Line, and Prioritizing Yourself with Alexis Barber from 2022-11-01T09:00
It’s challenging to stay balanced and relevant as a Black woman content creator and business owner with a full-time job. That’s why in today’s episode we’re continuing our discussion of side hus...
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How to Stay Balanced When You Have A Side Hustle from 2022-10-25T09:00
Today I’m kicking off our business and entrepreneurship series sharing my experiences having various side hustles. From podcasting, to personal training, to working in retail and Listen
Overcoming Money Trauma and Redistributing Wealth with Nafasi Ferrell from 2022-10-18T09:00
We’re wrapping up our Money and Abundance series with an important conversation about working through financial trauma and redistributing wealth to support our community.
How we...
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How to Get Paid What You’re Worth: Salary Negotiation and Managing Career Pivots with Mandi Woodruff-Santos from 2022-10-11T09:00
For most people, work and money go hand-in-hand, and it’s hard to build wealth when we’re being underpaid. That’s why in today’s episode we’re talking about how to use the skills you have to inc...
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Working in Tech, Building Wealth Through Crypto, NFTs&Web3 and The Future of the Creator Economy with Grace MacJones from 2022-10-04T09:00
Curious about investing in emerging technologies such as crypto and NFTs but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right episode! While traditional forms of wealth-building such as the s...
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How to Invest, Why Women Need Financial Wellness, and Managing Money in Relationships with Bola Sokunbi of Clever Girl Finance from 2022-09-27T09:00
Do you include financial well-being in your wellness plan? If not, today’s episode will inspire you to get started.
Financial wellness is critical for women. When we have our own resources...
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Having a Healthy Money Mindset and Becoming Recession-Proof with Chioma Njoku from 2022-09-20T09:00
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all of the messaging around money on social media and in the news? There are countless things vying for your attention and resources, and having a healthy money m...
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How to Create and Stick to a Budget, Pay off Debt, and Reach Your Financial Goals with Dyana King from 2022-09-13T09:00
Have you ever struggled to create and stick to a budget? If so, you aren’t alone. Budgeting, paying off debt, and reaching financial goals can be challenging especially when they aren’t approach...
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Time Abundance: Why Your Time Is More Valuable Than Money from 2022-09-06T09:00
What is your most valuable asset? Chances are, it’s your time. Many people treat time as a scarce resource — something it feels like we never have enough of. But what would happen if we looked a...
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REWIND: Cycle Syncing: How to Optimize Your Menstrual Cycle with Berrion Berry from 2022-08-30T09:00
Have you ever wondered how your menstrual cycle affects your work, relationships, and overall balance in your life?
In our final rewind episode of the summer, our guest is Berrion Berry. B...
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REWIND: How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Nedra Glover Tawwab from 2022-08-23T09:00
Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries with family and friends? How do you navigate challenging situations?
In today’s rewind episode we’re talking to boundaries expert Nedra Glov...
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REWIND: Creating A Walking Habit, Physical&Mental Benefits of Walking from 2022-08-16T09:00
A simple walk can be an incredible tool for healing. In this week’s rewind episode, I’m resharing one of our most popular episodes all about the incredible mental, physical, and emotional benefi...
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REWIND: Reframing the Reset: Redefining Productivity and Creating Systems of Self-Care from 2022-08-09T09:00
Instead of overloading ourselves with endless goals, to-do lists, and self-help, let’s look at what it really takes to use our time wisely and live as our most authentic selves.
The hardes...
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REWIND: Small Daily Wellness Habits That Make a Big Difference from 2022-08-02T09:00
How do you start your day? How do you end your day? What are a few things that you do daily, weekly, or even monthly to help yourself feel energized, rested, and vibrant?
We can move throu...
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REWIND: How to Improve Self- Discipline from 2022-07-26T07:00
Today’s rewind episode is all about approaching discipline in a new way.
Have you ever felt like you need more discipline in your life? Have you told yourself you’re not disciplined enough...
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REWIND: How to Begin Your Healing Journey with Yasmine Cheyenne from 2022-07-19T07:00
What does it mean to heal? How can you facilitate your own healing journey? How can you continue to keep yourself going? If you're someone who is going on a healing journey you have probably ask...
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REWIND: Benefits of Journaling: How to Establish a Journaling Practice from 2022-07-12T07:00
What if I told you there was a tool that can help boost your sense of overall well-being, improve your mood, improve your memory, heighten creativity, and help you manage stress?
In this r...
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REWIND: Sexual and Reproductive Health with Dr. Sara Flowers from 2022-07-05T07:00
This rewind episode features an important conversation about sexual and reproductive health with Dr. Sara Flowers, Vice President of Education of Planned Parenthood.
An advocate for eviden...
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Healing Through Rest: Creating Balance for Your Nervous System [Solo Episode] from 2022-06-28T07:00
Have you ever struggled to truly feel rested no matter how much sleep or downtime you get? If so, this episode is for you.
There’s a lot of messaging encouraging us to rest and be...
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Healing Through Nature with Toyin Ajayi of Outdoorsy Black Women from 2022-06-21T07:00
Nature is not a nice to have, it really is a must-have for physical health and longevity. Studies show that being in nature reduces feelings of isolation and promotes calm. For this episode, we ...
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Healing Through Community: Why You Don’t Need to Be Fully Healed to Be Loved [Solo Episode] from 2022-06-14T07:00
For many of us, hurt oftentimes happens in relationship to other people. Therefore, healing needs to happen in community as well. For the halfway point of our healing series, I’m exploring a sta...
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Healing Your Inner Child + Finding Joy in Your Healing Journey with Dr. Peace Amadi from 2022-06-07T07:00
Emotional healing is probably one of the most challenging forms of healing. In order to attend to who we are as fully formed adults, it is imperative that we understand our inner child to aid in...
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Healing Your Gut: Having A Healthy Microbiome and Immune System with Dr. Asia Muhammad from 2022-05-31T07:00
Our Modalities of Healing series continues with an important conversation about how gut health and the microbiome impact our overall well-being.
The digestive system is incredibly complex,...
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Daily Healing Rituals + Using Your Voice to Heal with Ashley Curtis from 2022-05-24T07:00
Welcome to our new series, Modalities of Healing. In this series, we’ll be exploring what it means to heal from the inside out and emphasizing healing as a source of joy. Our first conversation ...
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How to Nurture Your Creativity Find Inspiration with Cristina Martinez from 2022-05-17T07:00
This week we’re continuing our exploration of the intersection of wellness and creativity. According to research, creative expression can support feelings of motivation and overall well-being. H...
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How Creativity Impacts Your Health + Overcoming Perfectionism with AJ Clarke of Soul Rehab from 2022-05-10T07:00
Have you ever referred to yourself as a perfectionist? Have you ever felt like perfectionism holds you back from expressing yourself creatively? I know I can relate to both.
The truth is, ...
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Shadow Work, Self-Care, and Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood with Erica and Milah of Good Moms, Bad Choices from 2022-05-03T07:00
During our New Life + Creativity series, we’ve gone from fertility awareness to birth, and now we’re transitioning to talk about navigating motherhood while pursuing your dreams. Our guests toda...
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Overcoming Mom Guilt, The Fourth Trimester, and Reparenting Yourself with Dr. Veronica Eyo and Rosalyn Davis from 2022-04-26T07:00
We all experience identity shifts throughout our lives, and the transition into motherhood can bring a very significant shift in one’s identity and how one views the world. To discuss these shif...
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1 | Welcome to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast! from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.895552
Welcome to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast - a show dedicated to reimagining health, wellness, and self-care for women of color.
In the very first episode, I (Les, your host) am introduc...
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2 | #WellnessSoWhite from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.893079
In this episode, we discuss the online wellness space's diversity problem, why representation is important for everyone, and ways we can all make the wellness space more inclusive and repres...
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3 | How to Feel Confident At The Gym from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.890475
Ever walk into the gym or a fitness studio and instantly feel overwhelmed? This episode will help you get past that feeling. Tune in for 8 simple, actionable tips to help you feel more confident...
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4 | Taking Up Space with Chrissy King from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.887917
Chrissy King is a Milwaukee-based ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, lifestyle coach, fitness blogger, and truth-teller. While on her own fitness journey, Chrissy was introduced to strength ...
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5 | Pretty, for A Black Girl from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.885616
"You're pretty, for a black girl."
A back-handed compliment at best, these types of comments are often said to women of color. In this solo episode, Lestraundra is breaking d...
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6 | Cultivating Self-Love Through Strength Training with Brittany Love from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.883117
In this episode, Balanced Black Girl Founder Lestraundra Alfred sits down with Brittany Love, Seattle-based health coach, personal trainer, and cycling instructor. Brittany has had a wide ...
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7 | Igniting Intersectional Feminism with Allison Tenney from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.880099
Today, we’re talking to fitness coach Allison Tenney.
Allison is known for her online fitness training programs and for founding the Listen
8 | Taking Care of Our Mental Health with Ashley McGirt, MSW from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.871287
Today, we’re talking to Ashley McGirt, MSW, Licensed Mental Health Therapist and founder of Ashley McGirt Counseling Services.
Ashley is an accomplished speaker, author...
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9 | Liberation and Healing Through Yoga with Abiola Akanni from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.868910
Today, we’re talking to Abiola Akanni, of Yoga by Biola.
Abiola is a wellness entrepreneur best known for the Divine Feminine Workshop, and her unique yoga format Trap ...
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10 | Creating Your Own Lane with Falesha Johnson from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.866323
Today, we’re talking to Falesha Johnson. Falesha is a former professional track athlete turned empowerment speaker, speed and agility coach, and philanthropic adviser.
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11 | Reframing Fertility with Bri Braggs of Fertile Alchemy from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.863607
Today, we’re talking to Bri Braggs, the founder of Fertile Alchemy. Bri is a Certified Holistic Health Coach who is passionate ...
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12 | Staying Happy and Well with Dr. Pragati Gusmano from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.861087
Today, we’re talking to Dr. Pragati Gusmano, Florida-Based Functional Medicine Doctor and founder of Happy and Well.
Dr. Pragati offers her patients an alternative pers...
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13 | Listener Q&A with Les from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.851969
In this bonus solo episode, Les is answering listener questions on everything from food, to fitness, to hair care, to racism in the wellness space. Questions include:
- What ... Listen
14 | Years that Ask Questions, and Years that Answer - 2018 Recap from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.849894
In our final episode of 2018, Les is sharing a personal, candid recap of the year. No topic is off limits. We touch on the highs and lows of 2018, what’s next for Balanced Black Girl, the ...
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15 | Diversifying the Nutrition Field with Deanna Belleny, MPH, RDN of Diversify Dietetics from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.847375
Today, we’re talking to Deanna Belleny, MPH, RDN, co-founder of Diversify Dietetics - an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in the field of nutrition by empowering students and...
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Feel Good Friday #1 - Creating Space for Healthy Habits from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.844956
Introducing Feel Good Friday! On Fridays, we’ll be sharing mini episodes with actionable wellness tips empowering you to live well. This week, we’re talking about creating space for health...
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16 | Buying Black and Living Green with Dr. Kristian Henderson of BLK+GRN from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.842214
Today, we’re talking to Dr. Kristian Henderson, professor of public health, a natural lifestyle enthusiast, and the founder of BLK+GRN, an all-natural marketplace by all Black artisans. BL...
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Feel Good Friday #2 - Getting Financially Fit from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.839508
It’s time for another Feel Good Friday mini-episode, and today we are talking about financial wellness. When talking about health and wellness, we often get very stuck in the physical, how...
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17 | Creating Safe Spaces for Fitness with Luca Page of Radically Fit Oakland from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.836492
Today, we’re talking to Luca Page, the founder of Radically Fit Oakland. Radically Fit is the Bay Area's body positive community gym for all queer, trans, POC, big bodied ...
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Feel Good Friday #3 - How to Create a Morning Self-Care Routine from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.800043
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we’re addressing one of my favorite topics: how to create a morning self-care routine. I’m breaking down what my morning self-care routine looks like, ...
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18 | Let's Talk About It with Taylor Nolan from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.797815
Today, we’re talking to Taylor Nolan, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and host of the Let’s Talk About It Podcast.
Taylor's provides a unique perspective on the to...
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Feel Good Friday #4 - How to Stay Healthy at Work from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.795264
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we’re sharing tips to help you stay healthy at your J-O-B. Let’s be real, most of us spend more time at work than anywhere else so it’s important to st...
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19 | Making Self-Care Accessible with Michelle White from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.789506
Today we are talking to Michelle White, self-care blogger and author of the guided self-care journal, Self Explore, Self Restore. Michelle created her website Listen
Feel Good Friday #5 - Creating a Relaxing Night Routine from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.786894
A few weeks back on Feel Good Friday we talked about creating a morning self-care routine. Today, we’re talking about creating a night time routine. Having a solid night routine can help y...
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20 | Protecting Our Melanin with Shontay Lundy of Black Girl Sunscreen from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.784199
Today, we’re talking to Shontay Lundy, founder of Black Girl Sunscreen.
She was inspired to create Black Girl Sunscreen by her love of the outdoors, and dissatisfaction...
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Feel Good Friday #6 - What’s self-love got to do with it? from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.781765
It’s Feel Good Friday, and this week we’re talking about self-love. Not in a cheesy way - in a realistic way. In a compassionate way. Tune in for three simple steps to start showing yourse...
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21 | Activism Through Fitness with Sonja Herbert of Black Girl Pilates from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.778836
Today we’re joined by Sonja Herbert. Sonja lives in New York where she is a Pilates instructor, writer, speaker, competitive powerlifter and a former social worker. She is the founder of C...
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Feel Good Friday #7 - What are you carrying? from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.775600
In this Feel Good Friday episode, we're getting real with ourselves about the loads and burdens we carry in everyday life and how they impact us. What are you carrying with you each day? How...
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22 | Mind, Body, and Soul Care with Shanna Tyler from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.762057
Our guest today is Shanna Tyler. Shanna Tyler is a life + biz coach for entrepreneurial women and podcast host of Listen
Feel Good Friday #8: How to deal with imposter syndrome from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.758498
It’s Feel Good Friday, and today we’re tackling imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is the feeling of self-doubt about one’s accomplishments and abilities, and a fear of being exposed as ...
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23 | Kombucha for the Culture with Milan Durham of Cultured Kombucha from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.755169
In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Milan Durham, founder of Cultured Kombucha.
With a background in architecture and a love of wellness, Milan built Cultured K...
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Feel Good Friday #9 - Rethinking Body Image from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.751800
Happy Feel Good Friday! Today’s episode is tackling an important topic - body image. At some point, we have all been impacted by our sense of body image - good or bad. But in this episode ...
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24 | Elevating Marginalized Voices Through Strength Training with Maria Rodriguez from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.699488
Today, we’re talking to Maria Rodriguez, founder of Fear Her Fight Athletics, a company that reinforces the lense of intersectional feminism in the strength space. Maria is a competitive p...
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Feel Good Friday #10 - Is therapy right for you? How to find a therapist from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.696697
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode we’re talking all about therapy. Have you been curious about going to therapy but aren’t sure if you need it? Unsure how to find a good therapist? Don’t...
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25 | Creating a Foundation of Mindfulness with Nkenji Clarke, M.Ed, N.C.C. from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.690739
Today, we’re talking to Nkenji Clarke, a Bronx, New York native pursuing her calling in the helping field of Counseling.
An HBCU ...
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Feel Good Friday #11 - How to engage in positive self-talk from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.687080
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we are diving into the importance of self-talk. It can be so tempting to fall down the rabbit hole of negative self-talk. But often times, the language...
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26 | Making Boutique Fitness More Inclusive with Briana Owens of Spiked Spin from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.684020
Today, we’re talking to Briana Owens, founder of Spiked Spin. Briana Owens is a Health and wellness Influencer, entrepreneur and empowerment coach committed to improving the negative stigm...
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Feel Good Friday #12 - You Are Enough from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.600716
You have probably seen memes, quotes, graphics, and merch all over the internet the past few years with the phrase “I am enough.” While we have all liked, shared, and retweeted it, when wi...
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27 | Starting Over: How to Thrive When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan with Irie Love from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.598269
Today, we’re talking to Irie Love. Irie is a talented singer, fitness Instructor, activist, child mentor and empowerment coach. Irie is new to Seattle, and determined to use different plat...
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Feel Good Friday #13 - Advice for Your Younger Self from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.595650
Today’s Feel Good Friday episode is all about leaning into discomfort and giving much-needed advice to your younger self. Les shares what advice she would give her younger (teenage and ear...
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28 | Career Advancement for Us with Sage Quiamno from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.593426
Today, we’re talking to Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno. Sage is the co-founder of Future for Us, a company dedicated to accelerating the advancement of women of color through community, culture...
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Feel Good Friday #14: How to Avoid Burnout from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.590900
Feeling like a Burned-Out Black Girl instead of a Balanced Black Girl these days? You aren’t alone. Burnout is very real, and when you’re dealing with prolonged stress from your career, fa...
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29 | Unleashing Your Brilliance with Clarissa Rodriguez of She Rocks at College from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.588643
Today, we’re talking to Clarissa Rodriguez, founder of She Rocks at College. Clarissa is a college study skills expert, Part-time Labor and Delivery Nurse and proud AfroLatina who helps co...
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Feel Good Friday #15: Inspiration From Homecoming from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.586041
This week, Beyoncé’s Netflix documentary Homecoming debuted, and we have to talk about it. The film was inspiration level 100, and provided some amazing takeaways. Homecoming gave us the b...
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30 | Nutrition Made Simple with Wendy and Jess of Food Heaven Made Easy from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.582416
Today, we’re talking to Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones, Registered Dietitians, Certified Diabetes Educators, and the creators of Food Heaven Made Easy.
Both women transi...
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Feel Good Friday 16: The Importance of Alone Time from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.579931
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we are talking about the importance of alone time. Spending time alone can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, having time to yourse...
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31 | Getting In Tune With Your Mental Health with Alicia Tetteh from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.577360
Conversations around mental health are always a top request, and this episode delivers. Today, we’re talking to Alicia Tetteh. Alicia is a mental health therapist practicing in Charlotte w...
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Feel Good Friday #17: 5 Limiting Beliefs to Let Go Of from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.566334
In this week’s Feel Good Friday episode, we’re talking about letting go of things that no longer serve you. For many of us, the main thing holding us back is our mindset, and the limiting ...
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32 | Healthy Living in the City with Mary Vin Rose from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.563741
Today, we’re talking to Mary Vin Rose, host, producer, and actor based in New York City. Mary is best known for her limited talk cable series Healthy Living in The Bronx, where she highlig...
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Feel Good Friday #18: Finding Balance For Side Hustlers from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.561257
In this Feel Good Friday episode, we’re talking about a hot topic: side hustles. The internet is constantly telling us we all need to start side hustles and seek entrepreneurship - but do ...
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33 | The Power of Black Literature with Harmony Tamaalevea from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.558565
Today, we’re talking to Harmony Tamaalevea, the founder of The Literacy Lounge. The Literacy Lounge is a monthly subscription box that highlights Black literature while promoting reading a...
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Feel Good Friday #19: Making Friends As An Adult from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.556004
Today’s Feel Good Friday episode is about a topic nearly everyone has struggled with at some point: making friends as an adult.
When you’re a kid, making friends is all...
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34 | Good Hair with Kayla Greaves from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.553654
Kayla A. Greaves is an award-winning journalist who currently works at Bustle as the fashion & beauty features editor. She was previously a lifestyle editor at The Huffington Post, and...
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Feel Good Friday #20: Working Out After Taking Time Off from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.551076
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we are talking about getting back into a workout groove after taking time off. Whether you took a step back from fitness because of an injury, lack of ...
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35 | Eloquent Rage (Solo Episode) from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.548596
Today’s episode is a solo one, with host Lestraundra doing a recap of the April/May 2019 Balanced Black Girl Book Club pick, Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her ...
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Feel Good Friday #21: The Importance of Rest and Recovery from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.546116
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we’re talking about incorporating rest and recovery into your fitness routine. While moving your body is important, in order to make progress, the magi...
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36 | Let Your Fears Make You Fierce with Koya Webb from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.543563
Today’s guest is Koya Webb. Koya is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, personal trainer, holistic health and wellness coach, author, motivat...
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37 | Listener Q&A: Fitness, Self-Care, Entrepreneurship, and More from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.541178
In today’s episode, Les is flying solo answering all of your burning questions about fitness, wellness, entrepreneurship, mental health, and more. The tea is hot today.
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38| Creating A Community of Black Girl Magic - Balanced Black Girl Podcast LIVE from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.538191
Today’s episode is a special one - it is from our first LIVE recording of Balanced Black Girl Podcast. We hosted our first live podcast at The Collective in Seattle and had an open, honest...
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39 | Low-Waste Living and Creating Your Own Path with Moji Igun from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.495244
Today, we’re talking to Moji Igun. Moji is the founder of Blue Daisi Consulting, a sustainability consulting company that helps small businesses reduce waste and implement sustainable prac...
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40 | Sexual Health from the Womb to the Tomb with Michelle Hope from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.492974
Today, we’re talking about sexual health, effective sexual education for Black and brown students, and how to create our own individual definitions of what it means to be sex-positive with...
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41 | Unpacking The Oreo Complex with Kristin Iris from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.490446
Today’s guest is Kristin Iris. Kristin is a Film Producer, Speaker, and Coach who helps Black creatives cultivate liberation, joy, and power through deep personal work and Black creative e...
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42 | Practicing Self-Care While Dismantling Everyday Racism with Monique Melton from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.487887
In this episode, we’re talking to Monique Melton, host of the Shine Brighter Together Podcast. Monique is an anti-racism educator, published author, and international speaker. She is also ...
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43 | Taking Control of Your Dating Experience with Shan Boodram from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.485636
Today, we’re having an open, honest conversation with Shan Boodram about sex, dating, and relationships.
Shan Boodram is a sexologist, popular YouTube personality, int...
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Summer Rewind: Taking Up Space with Chrissy King from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.483008
Time to take it back to an earlier interview! In this rewind episode, we’re sharing the first-ever interview on Balanced Black Girl featuring Chrissy King.
Chrissy Kin...
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Summer Rewind: Buying Black and Living Green with Dr. Kristian Henderson from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.478576
In today’s summer rewind episode, we’re revisiting this conversation with Dr. Kristian Henderson of BLK+GRN.
Dr. Kristian Henderson is a professor of public health, a n...
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44 | Securing a Seat at the Table with Minda Harts from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.475988
Today’s guest is Minda Harts, author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table, which is out today.
45 | Queens Have No Size with Klarke Foreman from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.473649
Today, we’re talking to Klarke Foreman. Klarke is an energetic, God-fearing teen advocate, and businesswoman. The Houston-native is Founder and CEO of Kween to Queen, a mentoring organizat...
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47 | Healing from Burnout with Davia Roberts from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.471029
Today’s guest is Davia Roberts. As a certified yoga teacher and licensed mental health therapist, Davia uses her background to make mental health resources accessible. She is the voice an...
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48 | Self-Care Through Skincare with Kimjoy Long from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.468764
Today, we’re talking to Kimjoy Long, esthetician at Spruce Apothecary in Seattle. Kimjoy specializes in sugar hair removal and offers high-quality holistic skincare and green beauty servic...
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49 | Decolonizing Education with Adrienne Thomas from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.466197
Today’s guest is Adrienne Thomas. Adrienne is an unapologetically Black educator who hails from the city of Chicago. She is a passionate social advocate with a focus on Black liberation. <...
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50 | Finding Your Soulful Flow with Jasmine RaShae from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.463638
Today’s guest is Jasmine RaShae, founder of Soulful Flow Yoga. Jasmine is a native of Baton Rouge, LA who currently resides in Seattle. She is a yogi, storyteller and a brand alchemist. Listen
51 | What does being a Balanced Black Girl mean to you? from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.460860
Today’s episode is a special one - it is the one year anniversary of Balanced Black Girl Podcast! To celebrate the first year of the show, we are diving into our favorite question: what do...
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52 | Black Girls Wine with Shayla Varnado from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.454756
Today, we’re talking to Shayla Varnado. Shayla is a serial entrepreneur, entertainer, side hustle queen and the founder of Black Girls Wine.
Black Girls Wine, affection...
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53 | Building Financial Wellness Tonya Rapley of My Fab Finance, Presented by BECU from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.452086
54 | Wholehearted Living with Shirin Eskandani from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.449301
Today, we’re talking to Shirin Eskandani, life coach, public speaker, and writer who specializes in mindfulness and mindset work.
She has been a featured wellness exper...
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55 | Choose Your Own Adventure: Traveling As A Black Woman with Sojourner White from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.438103
Today, we’re talking to Sojourner White. Sojourner is a traveling scholar whose experiences as a Fulbright Fellow in Spain and service year as a Pubic Ally with AmeriCorps led her to becom...
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56 | Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Cycles and Healing Within with Shena Tubbs of Black Girls Heal from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.401264
Today we’re talking to Shena Tubbs, a Relational Trauma and Attachment Specialist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Love Addiction Coach based out of Houston, TX.
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57 | Bodyful Healing with Jennifer Sterling from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.398595
Today, we’re talking to Jennifer Sterling, Registered Dance/Movement Psychotherapist and Holistic Nutritionist.
She is also the Creator of Bodyful Healing, a wellness p...
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58 | Democratizing Wellness with Sinikiwe Dhliwayo from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.396070
Today’s guest is Sinikiwe Dhliwayo, a creative and public speaker who for the last decade has made a home at the intersection of wellness and publishing. Sinikiwe has worked in all facets ...
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59 | Listener’s Choice: Manifestation, Making Moves, Handling Life Transitions, and What’s Next for Balanced Black Girl from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.393766
In today’s episode, Les is holding it down solo discussing listener-submitted topics. Starting off with some reflection on 2019 and a renewed mindset for 2020, this episode gets deep down ...
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60 | Black History: Preserving Our Legacy with Toya Coleman from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.391158
Today’s guest is Toya Coleman, creator of Toya from Harlem. Toya From Harlem is an online platform for millennials of color who want to learn more about Locs, history, art and culture ...
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61 | Stress Management+Everything You Need to Know About Adaptogens from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.388801
Today’s guest is Nadine Joseph, founder and CEO of Peak and Valley, a conscious company that combines ancient wisdom and modern science to make everyday wellness essentials.
62 | Creating Change Through Storytelling with Bridget Todd from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.386264
Today we’re talking to Bridget Todd, political strategist, media personality, and co-host of AFROPUNK’s Solution Sessions Podcast where she focuses on amplifying Black stories globally. Listen
63 | Making Pilates Accessible with Patty Dean from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.383609
Today’s guest Patty Dean, also known as Patty Pilates, has been teaching classical Pilates for 20 years. Through her teaching, she has worked with celebrity clients, athletes, children of ...
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64 | Black Maternal Health: Protecting Black Mothers with Adriana Jean Louis from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.381298
Today, we’re talking to Adriana Jean Louis, doula and founder of Doula Philosophy.
In her final year of college, Adriana submitted a thesis on the Black Maternal Mortal...
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65 | How to Heal Through Breathwork with Kathleen Booker from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.378720
Today’s guest is Kathleen Booker. She is an effervescent native New Yorker whose energy is infectious. Kathleen is passionate about Conscious Connected Breathwork therapy and knows first-hand th...
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Bonus: Breaking Generational Cycles with Les's Mom Trina from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.375590
Today’s bonus episode is a candid conversation with Les’s mom Trina in honor of Mother’s Day.
This episode is a special one, as they talk about navigating motherhood t...
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66 | Creating Holistic Wellness Habits That Stick with Alina Brown from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.299751
Today’s guest is Alina Brown, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner co-founder of WellnessCon, and creator of the Aligned Life Planner.
Alina creates video content for her Wellness ...
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67 | How to Manage Your Energy Using Human Design with Jasmine Offor-Verville from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.297479
Today’s guest is Jasmine Offor-Verville. Jasmine is a writer, speaker and truth-teller empowering us to unearth our individual Divine Destiny through the lens of Human Design.
Her provoki...
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68 | Setting Boundaries and Protecting Your Energy from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.294573
We are now in the middle of a global pandemic and cultural revolution at the same time. It’s a lot (to say the least).
In this solo episode, Les is discussing the impor...
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69 | Navigating Healthcare As A Black Woman with Dr. Kristamarie Collman from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.291953
Today’s guest is Dr. Kristamarie Collman, a double board certified family medicine doctor. Leveraging her professional background in medicine paired with a natural flair for beauty and sty...
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70 | Overcoming Workplace Imposter Syndrome and Navigating Career Transitions with Adunola Adeshola from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.289634
Today, we’re talking to Adunola Adeshola, a career strategist and Forbes contributor. She teaches flourishing and unfulfilled corporate professionals how to secur...
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71 | Sex Ed, Consent and Intimate Relationships During a Pandemic with Dr. Sara Flowers from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.287023
Today, we’re talking to Dr. Sara C. Flowers. She became the Vice President of Education at PPFA in 2018. An advocate for evidence-informed practice and emotional ...
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Bonus: How to Reclaim Your Worthiness [Guided Meditation+Journaling Exercise] from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.283987
In this solo episode, Les will dive into the topic of worthiness. While each of us is born inherently worthy, we receive messages that lead us to believe our worthiness is transactional or somet...
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72 | Coping Strategies for Racial Trauma with Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.281517
Today, we’re discussing ways to heal from and cope with racial trauma with our guest, Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah.
Jacquelyn is a Nigerian American Storyteller and User...
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73 | CBD, Sisterhood, and Living with Purpose with Brown Girl Jane [Part 1] from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.278765
In part one of this two-part conversation, we’re sitting down with Nia Jones Alugbin and Malaika Jones Kebede, sisters and co-founders of BROWN GIRL jane.<...
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73 | CBD, Sisterhood, and Living with Purpose with Brown Girl Jane [Part 2] from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.274997
Today we’re sharing the second part of our conversation with the BROWN GIRL jane team, sitting down with co-founder and Chief Brand Officer Tai Beauchamp.
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74 | Nourishing Our Bodies and Making Healthy Eating Equitable with Dr. Akua Woolbright from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.272280
Today we’re talking about nutrition for better health and dismantling food inequality with Akua Woolbright, PhD. Dr. Woolbright is an expert in plant-based nutrition who specializes in tea...
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75 | Wellness Beyond the Physical: Creating Spiritual, Emotional, and Social Change with Maryam Ajayi from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.269592
Half healer, half businesswoman Maryam Ajayi is both an Energy Healer who practices the Akashic Records, Breathwork and Reiki, and an Entrepreneur, who is the founder of Dive in Well, whic...
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Bonus: 5-Minute Meditation for Stress Relief from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.266770
This bonus episode features a brief guided meditation with inspiring mantras to help you de-stress and return to your center.
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76 | Dismantling Colorism with Dr. Sarah L. Webb of Colorism Healing from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.263540
Dr. Sarah L. Webb is currently an Assistant Professor in the department of English and Modern Languages at the University of Illinois Springfield. Dr. Webb first wrote publicly about colorism in...
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77 | Intentional Friendships, Setting Healthy Boundaries, and Life-Changing Healthy Habits with Zuri Adele from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.261091
Today, we’re having a heartfelt conversation with Zuri Adele. Zuri is an actor, currently known for her portrayal of Malika Williams on Freeform’s “Good Trouble.”
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78 | You’re Worthy – Honoring Your Spiritual Evolution with Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.255853
Content warning: Mention of sexual trauma and pregnancy loss
Today's conversation is about our spiritual evolutions and how that plays into our wellness. S...
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79 | How to Build Body Awareness+Remote Work Wellness Practices with Tarin Calmeyer from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.253178
Today, we’re talking to Tarin Calmeyer. Tarin is committed to sharing practical tools to understand the body, energy, and mindfulness to take her clients from stress to success. She is a Yoga, M...
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Unpacking My Wellness Journey: Body Image, Mindfulness, and Inner Work from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.250624
In this solo episode of Balanced Black Girl Podcast, I’m sharing how my wellness journey has evolved over time. From early childhood experiences to the intersection of body image and caree...
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80 | Healthy Coping Mechanisms for 2020 and Beyond with Tiffany Wright from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.248062
Today, we’re talking to Tiffany Wright, a mental health professional, author, speaker, and wellness consultant based in Inglewood, CA. She obtained a BA in Sociology and BA in Psychology f...
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81 | How to Navigate Online Dating Without Compromising Yourself with Damona Hoffman from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.245733
Today, we’re talking to Damona Hoffman, dating coach and media personality. In this episode, we are talking all about enjoying and taking ownership of your dating experience particularly during ...
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Year End Reflection+Guided Journaling from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.243105
In this episode of Balanced Black Girl Podcast, I’m guiding you through a year-end reflection exercise to acknowledge our greatest lessons of 2020, and begin calling in where we want to go...
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82 | Genuine Self-Love, Authentic Sisterhood, and Healing from Toxic Relationships with Laticia Rolle from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.240367
Our guest today is Laticia Rolle -- entrepreneur, community builder, podcaster, sister, and so much more. Laticia was one of the first people I met after moving to LA, and every time we speak I’...
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83 | Go with the Flow: How to Optimize Your Menstrual Cycle with Berrion Berry from 2022-04-22T04:28:31.237495
Have you been wondering how your menstrual cycle affects your work, relationships, and overall balance in your life?
My guest today is Berrion Berry. Berrion ...
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Working with Doulas, Creating Positive Birth Experiences and Nutrition for Birthing Persons with Myriam Webb, RD, RN from 2022-04-19T07:00
Myriam Webb is a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, and trained doula whose mission is to support birth justice for marginalized communities.
In this conversation, we discuss the ways...
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Ending Generational Trauma with Epigenetics + Preparing to Conceive with Dr. Cleopatra from 2022-04-12T07:00
Is epigenetics the key to ending generational trauma? In this episode, guest Dr. Cleopatra shares why we have more power than we realize to change how our genes work, and which genes we can pass...
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Demystifying Reproductive Health: Egg Freezing, Fertility Treatments, and the Impact of Fibroids with Dr. Tiffanny Jones from 2022-04-05T07:00
In today’s episode, we’re kicking off our new life and creativity series by discussing fertility, motherhood, and birthing new ideas. Understanding reproductive health and fertility can be a com...
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Listener Q&A: How to Regain Consistency, Advice for Aspiring Podcasters, Juggling Multiple Priorities, and Preparing for Success [Solo Episode] from 2022-03-29T07:00
In this ask-me-anything style episode, you’re driving today’s topics. It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in with a life update and have answered your questions on air. We’re switching things ...
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How to Use Astrology to Manifest + Navigating Your Saturn Return with Shinobi Robeson of Black Girl Horoscope from 2022-03-22T07:00
We’re closing out our series on manifestation and celebrating the start of spring with a light-hearted conversation about all things astrology. Have you ever wondered how understanding your pers...
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How to Be Patient While Your Manifestations Come Through + Understanding Your Manifestation Style [Solo Episode] from 2022-03-15T07:00
Have you ever felt impatient while waiting for your manifestations to come through? Same, friend. And I’m talking all about it in today’s episode.
Though I didn’t consciously know what man...
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Finding Magic Through Self-Acceptance + Yoga for Our Collective Freedom with Jessamyn Stanley from 2022-03-08T08:00
This week on the podcast we get to have an incredible conversation on inner magic and self-acceptance with yogi, entrepreneur, author, and activist Jessamyn Stanley. Jessamyn is an international...
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83 | Go with the Flow: How to Optimize Your Menstrual Cycle with Berrion Berry from 2022-03-07T08:11:05.001656
Have you been wondering how your menstrual cycle affects your work, relationships, and overall balance in your life?
My guest today is Berrion Berry. Berrion ...
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126 | How to Use the Akashic Records + Embodying Imperfect Wellness with Brit Starr from 2022-03-01T15:00
This week we get to explore something that we haven’t really talked about in great length on previous episodes of the podcast. When it comes to Magic and Manifestation practitioners have differe...
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124 | How to Manifest: Healing Through the Journey of Manifestation with Shirin Eskandani from 2022-02-15T08:00
Did you know we have the power to manifest the life of our dreams? In our newest series, we are connecting with guests who have created literal magic in their lives and want to teach you how to do ...
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123 | My Journey Into Yoga + Ways to Incorporate Principles of Yoga Into Our Lives from 2022-02-08T08:00
Did you know that yoga is so much more than stretching and moving through poses? Spoiler: that’s just one limb of yoga - and there are eight. We’ve talked a lot about finding stillness, peace, maki...
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122 | Reframing Self-Talk, Tapping Into Your Creativity, + Trusting Your Intuition with Arielle Estoria from 2022-02-01T08:00
It’s interesting how inspiring this conversation is, when one of the points we explore is how fleeting inspiration can actually be. Living a life full of creativity is something so many of us desir...
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121 | Reframing Your Relationship with Stuff – Decluttering + Organization for Mental Health from 2022-01-25T08:00
Continuing to look at how we can build systems and rituals rather than routines and lofty expectations, we’re looking at the part clutter plays in whether we move forward in becoming the person we ...
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120 | Reframing Your Menstrual Cycle + Ancestral Practices with Raven Rose from 2022-01-18T08:00
Over the past year or so, I’ve become impassioned with menstrual health and learning all the ways menstruating impacts my well-being. The lack of education or awareness that goes into learning abou...
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119 | Reframing Your Relationship with Exercise with Lauren Leavell from 2022-01-11T08:00
As you know, here at BBG we believe wellness is so much more than having a fitness routine (or ritual). It’s just one part of the picture. So when we can start to measure our progress by how good w...
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118 | Reframing the Reset, Redefining Productivity, + Creating Systems of Self-Care from 2022-01-04T08:00
We’re kicking off a series on wellness basics with a twist for the modern-day, including care for individuals living through a global pandemic, and connecting back to the origins of why I created B...
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REWIND: Making Space for Yourself with Breathwork with Kathleen Booker from 2021-12-28T08:00
Our last rewind episode for helping us wind down from the year explores how to be present with ourselves, as we are, right now at this moment. Last year, I sat with Kathleen Booker, the Jedi of Cal...
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REWIND: Storytelling + Discovering Your Identity in Wellness with Zuri Adele from 2021-12-21T08:00
If you're like me, then you're still reflecting on that amazing episode we had with Taylor Elyse Morrison on being discerning of how we use our screen time. Ep 114. Thinking about the way we lean i...
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REWIND: Human Design 101 + Following Your Own Path with Jas The Moon Mother from 2021-12-14T08:00
As we begin to lean in and think about the person we want to be for this next year, recentering and connecting back to who we authentically are is a pretty great start. This conversation with Jas i...
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117 | Unapologetically Dreaming Big + The Dreams I Dream from 2021-12-07T08:00
This is a bit of a personal episode for me, y'all. Oftentimes, when we look at the dreams we hold, what we're actually talking about is our business and career goals. On our journey to becoming the...
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116 | Going After Your Dreams + Gaining Body Liberation with Chrissy King from 2021-11-30T08:00
We're starting to enter that time of year where we walk the fine line between maintaining our boundaries and finding ways to show love for those we care most for. It can be hard to find the path th...
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115 | Taking Our Power Back from Oppressive Systems with the Crunk Feminist Collective from 2021-11-23T08:00
In a world and time where we are constantly moving from one historical moment to the next, it can feel overwhelming to know where you can jump in and be a part of the movement for equality and just...
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114 | Creating Supportive Boundaries Around Screen Time with Taylor Morrison from 2021-11-16T08:00
How has your screen time been impacted by the pandemic? This is just one of the many questions I ask Taylor around our relationship with our screens and creating an unplugged self-care practice. Ta...
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113 | Being Multi-Passionate + Betting on Yourself is Self-Love with Asha Bromfield from 2021-11-09T08:00
Connecting with Multi-Hyphenate Actress and Author Asha Bromfield was nothing short of inspiring. You might have recognized her from the hit CW show, Riverdale, or Netflix's adaptation of Locke & K...
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112 | Taking Your Power Back from 2021-11-02T07:00
Coming off of our Connection Series, I wanted to continue the conversation on building boundaries, pursuing what's in our best interest, and making sure we're navigating forms of self-care that ali...
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BONUS | Guided Meditation to Help You Feel More Present from 2021-10-26T07:00
Do you need help feeling more present and grounded? This guided meditation is for you.
Join me for a brief meditation to help you connect with your body and senses in this moment to ease f...
111 | Let People Show Up for You from 2021-10-19T07:00
As we draw a close to another incredible series, I'll be going off the cuff, today. This connection series has got me so inspired to be real and present with you. Because if there's anything we all...
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110 | How to Let Go of People-Pleasing Behaviors with Tiffany Hall from 2021-10-12T07:00
How full does your cup feel these days? And how much time are you dedicating to yourself and your needs? Tune in to my conversation with Tiffany Hall, LMFT, and let's check-in. When looking at peop...
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109 | You Don't Have to Do It All + Watering Your Professional Relationships with Tiffany Dufu from 2021-10-05T07:00
As important as it is to strive for work-life balance, the act of trying to achieve that can get you into a toxic trap of scarcity (especially if you try to constantly "check-out" between those hou...
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108 | Connecting with Your Inner Child and Intuition to Strengthen Your Relationships with Mari Roberts from 2021-09-28T07:00
We hear time and time again how intuitive and wise our inner self is, but that can be hard to believe when we don't feel connected to or even understand who that inner self even is. If you can rela...
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107 | CROSSOVER: Friendship Goals – How to Have Healthy, Lasting Friendships with Brittany Lackey and Germani Manning of The Black Girl Bravado from 2021-09-21T07:00
Our friendships are some of the most significant and long-lasting relationships we'll ever have, yet the significance of friendship is often overshadowed by conversations about romantic partnership...
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106 | Having A Healthy Relationship with Yourself + Breaking Through the Self-Development Trap from 2021-09-14T07:00
Many conversations about relationships revolve around our relationships with others – romantic, platonic, family – but today we are talking about the relationship each of us has with ourselves. How...
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BONUS: Self-Love Meditation from 2021-09-07T07:00
Next week we're diving into our relationships and connection series. To prepare, enjoy this guided meditation to help you cultivate a deeper appreciation and better relationship with yourself. Grab...
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105 | Manifesting Love + Owning Your Magic with Alea Lovely from 2021-08-31T07:00
We're ending this vibrational series with a big bang and a lot of inspirational chills. Grab some tea, a journal, and get ready to be enlightened by the endless gems Alea Lovely shares in this epis...
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104 | Christianity and Human Design with Christa Keyes from 2021-08-24T07:00
We're switching gears and diving into using our sense of spirituality within our religious practices. And who better to have that conversation with than Christa Keyes - a Human Design reader who sp...
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103 | Overcoming Toxic Positivity and Spiritual Bypassing from 2021-08-17T07:00
We face some hard truths in today's episode, and also some thoughtful opportunities to change our relationship with emoting. As Black women, we are all too familiar with the strong Black woman ster...
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REWIND: Releasing Self-Judgment and Perfectionism with Shirin Eskandani from 2021-08-10T07:00
Today's rewind episode features an interview with coach, speaker, writer, and one of my favorite people Shirin Eskandani of Wholehearted Coaching.
She has been a featured wellness expert o...
REWIND: Releasing Self-Judgement and Perfectionism with Shirin Eskandani from 2021-08-10T07:00
Today's rewind episode features an interview with coach, speaker, writer, and one of my favorite people Shirin Eskandani of Wholehearted Coaching.
She has been a featured wellness expert o...
102 | The Power of Walking: How to Raise Your Vibration Through Movement from 2021-08-03T07:00
Movement is a powerful practice to raise your vibration. I know that I always feel an improvement in my energy and the way I'm feeling, whether that's through my body, my mind, or even both. And pa...
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101 | What's Your Energy Saying Sis? Raising Your Vibration from 2021-07-27T07:00
In continuing to celebrate our 100th episode mark, we're diving into a six-episode series talking all things on raising our vibrations. I kick things off by getting real and personal - as I always ...
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99 | Having A Healthy Hot Girl Summer, Taking Care of Your Eye Health, and Navigating Busy Seasons with Dr. Danielle Richardson of Fierce Clarity from 2021-07-06T07:00
Summer is officially here, and many of us are starting to venture outside again. I’m sitting down with Dr. Danielle Richardson, Los Angeles based optometrist, yoga teacher, and wellness entrepreneu...
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98 | Good Girl Gone Bad: Releasing Shame and Living On Your Own Terms from 2021-06-29T07:00
What does it mean to be good or bad? Whose definition are we holding ourselves to?
In this episode, I’m diving into who is benefiting from this mold of goodness because chances are, you ar...
97 | Creating Space + Keeping Promises to Yourself from 2021-06-22T07:00
Ask yourself, what is it that you truly want? Where do you want to be?
What does your best life look like? How do you want to feel?
Many people think being busy and piling more w...
96 | Benefits of Journaling, Tips and Tricks for Establishing a Journaling Practice, and How to Journal Consistently from 2021-06-15T07:00
What if I told you there was a tool that can help boost your sense of overall well-being, improve your mood, improve your memory, heightened creativity, and help you manage stress?
In this...
95 | Embracing Your Single Season [Solo Episode] from 2021-06-08T07:00
Have you ever had a season or period of time that feels like an extended lonely season, which has likely been exacerbated by the pandemic? Do you jump from relationship to relationship to find your...
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94 | Taking Care of Your Natural Hair with Keziah Dhamma from 2021-05-25T07:00
Hit play to learn how to transition to natural hair and find a hair routine that works for you from natural hair educator and SwirlyCurly founder Keziah Dhamma.
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93 | The Power of Discipline from 2021-05-18T07:00
Has someone ever told you that you need more discipline in your life? Have you told yourself you’re not disciplined enough?
Most people, including myself, don’t realize that the lack of di...
92 | Make Mindfulness Work for You + How to Prepare for Your Level-Up with Dora Kamau from 2021-05-11T07:00
What does mindfulness mean to you? Do you integrate mindfulness into your daily routine?
I have my moments of calmness and I have my moments of not being calm. It’s all a part of the human...
91 | Overcoming and Preventing Burnout with Erayna Sargent of Hooky Wellness from 2021-05-04T07:00
Has the past year got you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Our brains are running on overload, we are not motivated, and we’re mentally and physically exhausted. What we are experiencing is burnou...
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90 | Small Daily Habits That Make a Big Difference For Your Well-Being from 2021-04-27T07:00
How do you start your day? How do you end your day? What are a few things that you do daily, weekly, or even monthly to help yourself feel energized, rested, and vibrant?
These questions a...
89 | Building A Foundation for Self-Healing with Yasmine Cheyenne from 2021-04-13T07:00
What does it mean to heal? How can you facilitate your own healing journey? How can you continue to keep yourselves going? If you're someone who is going on a healing journey you have probably aske...
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88 | Three Ways to Hold Space for Rest from 2021-04-06T07:00
Why is rest important? How can you incorporate more rest into our day? What does rest look and feel like to you?
Rest is something that is often overlooked even when it's planned. Chasing ...
87 | How to Have Laser Focus and Cultivate Ancestral Healing with Juliet C. Obodo from 2021-03-30T07:00
Our thoughts are powerful. The way we think about ourselves, consciously and subconsciously, controls every aspect of our lives. How are you speaking to yourself? Are you holding on to childhood tr...
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86 | How to Set Boundaries for Inner Peace and Healthier Relationships with Nedra Glover Tawwab from 2021-03-23T07:00
Having boundaries is a healthy habit. It's something that we all have to work on everyday. Having healthy boundaries within ourselves and with others leads us to a more fulfilled and happy life.
85 | Getting Financially Fit with Ornella Yovo from 2021-03-16T07:00
Does thinking about your finances cause you stress and anxiety?
Has the pandemic impacted our finances?
Getting financially fit not only helps you plan and save for your future b...
84 | Reflection: Discernment, Lessons Learned + Feelings of Hope from 2021-03-09T08:00
This week marks 1 year since COVID was declared a pandemic and all of our lives changed drastically. Do you remember what you were doing this time last year?
If I knew what was coming, I ...
REWIND: Setting Boundaries and Protecting Your Energy from 2021-02-23T08:00
Today’s episode is a rewind solo episode about the importance of setting boundaries and protecting your energy so you can channel it into the areas of life that make most sense for you.
Su...
REWIND: Creating Holistic Wellness Habits That Stick with Alina Brown from 2021-02-16T08:00
Today’s episode is a rewind interview with guest Alina Brown, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner co-founder of WellnessCon, and creator of the Auralign Planner.
Support this podca...
REWIND: Black History – Preserving Our Legacy with Toya Coleman of That Wasn’t In My Textbook from 2021-02-02T08:00
Today’s episode is a rewind interview featuring Toya Coleman, historian, creator of Toya from Harlem, and host of the That Wasn’t In My Textbook podcast.
Support this podcast at — https://...
83 | Go with the Flow: How to Optimize Your Menstrual Cycle with Berrion Berry from 2021-01-19T08:00
Have you been wondering how your menstrual cycle affects your work, relationships, and overall balance in your life?
My guest today is Berrion Berry. Berrion is a Menstrual Health Educator...
1 | Welcome to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast! from 2018-10-13T18:12:10
Welcome to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast - a show dedicated to reimagining health, wellness, and self-care for women of color.
In the very first episode, I (Les, your host) am introduc...
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