Podcasts by Sista Luv

In the Morning from 2022-09-27T16:40:44

We all experience hard moments, heavy moods, and heartbreaking emotions. This segment centers on delaying actions until the proverbial morning after. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas...

Shifting, moving with your seasons from 2022-08-30T07:06:47

Take a reflective trip with Retta Rainbow on the signs that a shift is pushing you towards something new. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sistaluv/message

When the path changes from 2022-07-12T23:04:31

Testimonial of adjusting to a life path when the road changes and the plans shift from our expectations.

Overcoming weariness from 2022-06-07T13:15:22

On this episode, I share out a personal reflection of my bout with weariness from March 2022. In this personal reflection, are examples of care and strategy used to address the issues that pushe...

New Normal from 2022-03-07T20:55:12

After many orbits around the sun, this birthday came in a hot and much different than any other previous one. Tune in to hear how Retta Rainbow found a way to pivot and embrace eagerness, ease a...

Turning point from 2022-03-01T05:55:03

Organizing your next steps when you reach a point in your career when values are not congruent with your professional or personal goals. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistaluv/...

More than once from 2022-01-27T17:40:40

Leaning into the idea of exploring beyond transactional problem solving in life --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistaluv/message

Be U from 2022-01-27T05:53

Honoring yourself and personal path through self-awareness, individuation, and exploration for 2022 and beyond.

Making Room from 2022-01-11T18:15:35

Happy 2022! It's a new year and perhaps new parts of you want to emerge. But before you do, listen to my latest episode to ensure you have made room for all the wonderful sights or goals you hav...

Are you coachable? from 2021-12-22T17:16:21

End of the year self-reflection on coachability? In your professional or personal endeavors, are you coachable? Are others able to engage in tough or challenging conversations with you? Do you l...

NO capes please from 2021-12-10T02:19:34

In the words of Edna from the Incredibles, "No capes darling." Anecdotes on the strong Black women schemas or expectations and how it erodes our wellbeing.

Heavy on the self-love, easy on the self-betrayal from 2021-12-10T01:36:51

Reflecting on the art of self-betrayal. Naming how self-betrayal happens and how it impacts the path you desire.

Refueling differently from 2021-11-19T16:41:37

Illustrations on how to run a personal diagnostic regarding your body and environmental stressors. Recalibrating your response to stress and wellness. --- Send in a voice message: https://ancho...

Scraping for crumbs from 2021-11-17T19:12:48

Gaining clarity on what bread crumb relationships look like to include being susceptible to trauma bonds and love bombing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistaluv/message

Relationship Management from 2021-10-29T19:12:13

Setting expectations, creating room for relationship maintenance, and being willing to renegotiate terms of the partnership. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistaluv/message

Stepping back from 2021-10-13T02:27:52

Listening to life’s prompts to take a step back. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistaluv/message

Confessions and reflections: Manifestations from 2021-09-15T22:11:57

Looking back over recent decisions that push for clarity and playing large when it comes to manifesting the experiences desired. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistaluv/message

Letting People In from 2021-09-15T21:45:16

Confessions and reflections continues with a honest look at attachment and personality habits in relation to allowing others into our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sista...

Looking back from 2021-09-01T15:10:09

Looking back over summer 21 and coming into new realizations of self, purpose, and growth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistaluv/message

Rest up Trailblazer! from 2021-08-22T23:24:07

Welcome everyone back to Sista Luv. Picking back up the season for a call to rest for those who are wayfinder and path creators in the world. Rest looks different and requires clarity on adaptin...

More to come soon. Content announcement. from 2021-07-07T02:10:27

Quick update on mew content on the horizon. Stay tuned and thanks for listening in. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistaluv/message

Love the skin you're in: Fatphobia and body acceptance with Dr. Jessica Williams from 2021-06-18T05:11:59

We have the honor of sharing with a dear friend and colleague of mine who researched fatness and leadership as her dissertation topic at the University of San Diego (2016). Dr. Jess (as I call h...

Self-Advocacy with Nancy from 2021-05-26T02:01:35

Join us in learning how Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Nancy from Chicago, charted her current course with work life balance through self-advocacy.

Making life moves in alignment from 2021-04-30T04:39:01

My youngest sibling, Ashley from Texas iamashleymking@ig (instagram),  joins us today to share about making life moves, transitions, while finding your alignment centered in peace.  Listen

Who are the people in your support community? from 2021-04-22T00:15:40

We are taking time to name and describe the types of support needed to be successful in our profesional and personal lives. Sponsors, coaches, mentors, and friends are among the groups of person...

Who We Be: honoring DMX and the lessons he taught us from 2021-04-12T17:05:28

"Who We Be" is one of the popular songs released by the late artist DMX born Earl Simmons from Yonker, New York. Join me as I intersect the idea of living with an orphan spirit with the powerful...

Hood Feminism and a Woman's Work from 2021-03-18T04:09:26

Hey good people. We have our good friend Chelsea visiting us to talk with us about her coaching through WellWateredCoaching (see ig) and the idea of hood feminism. Hood Feminism is an authored work...

What's your fantasy? from 2021-03-10T17:16:18

Luda had a hip hop song back in the day called "What's your fantasy." I heard it the other day and it sparked a conversation with myself and a long-term friend about the fantasies or attachments...

Preparing for your education pathway(s) pt 2 from 2021-02-22T01:48:15

We begin this second part of the preparing for your education pathway(s) with Kayla (Allstar College Coaching) concluding on some scholarship and admission tips. Kayla also provides a list of se...

Preparing for your education pathway(s) from 2021-02-22T01:36:28

Good friends we are back with one of my beloveds named Kayla. Kayla and I worked together at my Alma Mater and she is currently the owner of "Allstar College Coaching." Kayla is sharing with us ...

Fit to Style: Exploring entrepreneurial adventures with LoveBStyle (Brittany) from 2021-02-03T21:31:03

Hey Sista Luv family. I have one of my favorites here with us today. My dear friend Brittany, a style influencer by way of @lovebstyle,  is sharing with us how she has made her passion a bu...

What a ride: Narrating your story through Writing from 2021-01-25T02:10:29

Join us as Deanna C. Hughes, a student affairs professional, takes us on a ride of authenticity and authorship. Listen

Did you know? Steps to accessing vital information for life moments from 2021-01-21T19:02:22

Hi Friends! Happy new year. Today's episode focuses on accessing vital records and health information for yourself and loved ones. Making sure we have context on the information and steps to acc...

2020 Wrap Up: First things First from 2020-12-31T18:04:07

Woot! We made it. It's New Year's Eve and we are wrapping up with prioritizing ourselves first. Take a listen as I navigate how I owned and sustained making myself a priority in 2020. Thanks for...

2020 Wrap Up: Detachment from 2020-12-31T05:22:11

Walking down memory lane with a focus on social wellness. 2020 was a year where detaching from expectations, people pleasing, and historic relationships became a crucial apart of adaptation.&nbs...

2020 Wrap Up: Slowing Down from 2020-12-29T22:08:23

Taking time to reflect on the benefits of slowing down in life.  Join me as I chronicle some of the blessings that came with slowing down in my communication, relationships, and attunement ...

2020 wrap up: opportunities and financial well-being from 2020-12-28T16:52:51

Counting down the days to 2021 with reflective moments about seizing opportunities and making decisions that align with financial well-being. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The eas...

Sista Luv (Trailer) from 2020-12-10T15:53:05

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Art or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 8 from 2020-11-01T17:41:10

Guests Ericka and Kristen help us draw conclusions about gender and romantic relationships as reflected in the film "Brown Sugar." We share real life connections to the themes of communication, ...

Art or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 7 from 2020-11-01T17:36:58

Guests Ericka and Kristen help us dig deeper into the conversation regarding gender and romantic relationships. We are still in the throes of the film "Brown Sugar" as we deep dive intent, integ...

Art or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 6 from 2020-11-01T17:31:16

Guests Ericka and Kristen help conclude our conversation about some key art imitates life portions from the film "Something New." We transition the conversation towards the film "Brown Sugar" fe...

Art or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 5 from 2020-11-01T17:16:26

Guests Ericka and Kristen from Georgia join us in our discussion of gender, boundaries, perfectionism, and other expectations involved in families, friendships, and romantic relationships. This ...

Art or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 4 from 2020-11-01T02:54:09

Guest Ericka "Nickie/Nicole" King visits us to discuss relationships, friendships, and gender roles represented in the movie the Best Man Holiday and real life implications.

Art or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 3 from 2020-11-01T02:50:25

Guest Ericka "Nickie/Nicole" King visits us to discuss relationships, friendships, and gender roles represented in the movie the Best Man Holiday and real life implications. 

Art or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships pt 2 from 2020-10-18T16:34:28

We focus this part of the conversation breaking down some of the themes and relatable experiences from the movie "Disappearing Acts" which is portrayed by actors Wesley Snipes and Sanaa Lathan. ...

Art or Life: the portrayal of gendered social norms within relationships from 2020-10-18T16:30:24

Guests Ericka (Georgia) and Kristen (Georgia) join the conversation regarding the socialization of love and relationships. We dive into where we learned what love meant and how these things are ...

Leaps and Bounds: Taking that leap forward from 2020-10-11T03:38:39

Jazmin Jones and Ta-Kisha "Cricket" Jones join us today to discuss taking great leaps in their career and personal journeys. We discuss their early dreams, connections to representation, and the st...

Remaining Well during Covid-19 pt 2 from 2020-09-20T15:50

Join us with Kristen (originally joined us on season 1 on healthcare) for our discussion on wellness during multiple pandemics. Kristen discusses what support looks like and building community a...

Remaining Well during Covid-19 from 2020-09-20T15:43:46

Join us with Kristen (originally joined us on season 1 on healthcare) for our discussion on wellness during multiple pandemics. Kristen chronicles her journey towards wellness and how she was ow...

The Table: Stories from Black Women in Student Affairs from 2020-09-12T01:52:46

Sierra Hairston, one of the co-creator's of The Table, joins us for a discussion on chronicling the experiences of Black Women in higher education. Sierra is a substance abuse counselor who serv...

Protecting Black Women: Coping with rejection and finding re-alignment part 2 from 2020-09-11T22:33:07

Dr. Tedra Haynes White joins us the conversation to discuss rejection and alignment from a leadership lens. Tedra is a leadership consultant and coach who provides individual and executive leade...

Protecting Black Women: Coping with rejection and finding re-alignment part 3 from 2020-09-11T01:56:40

Dr. Tedra Haynes White joins us the conversation to discuss rejection and alignment from a leadership lens. Tedra is a leadership consultant and coach who provides individual and executive leade...

Protecting Black Women: Coping with rejection and finding re-alignment from 2020-09-11T01:55:06

Dr. Tedra Haynes White joins us the conversation to discuss rejection and alignment from a leadership lens. Tedra is a leadership consultant and coach who provides individual and executive leade...

Protecting Black Women: Navigating relationships with self, family, and romantic partners. (pt 3/conclusion) from 2020-08-27T00:43:47

Conclusion and wrap up with Jazmin Jones, MPH regarding the relationships Black women have with themselves and the people around them (family/romantic partners). 

Protecting Black Women: Navigating relationships with self, family, and romantic partners (pt 2). from 2020-08-27T00:35:30

Part two of our conversation regarding relationships with self and others within the narrative experiences of Black Women. Guest Jazmin Jones,MPH provides advocacy regarding the intersection of ...

Protecting Black Women: Navigating relationships with self, family, and romantic partners. from 2020-08-27T00:31:26

Continuing our series on exploring narratives and experiences of Black Women and our interpersonal/intrapersonal relationships. Jazmin Jones, MPH visits our conversation as an advocate committed...

Protecting Black Women: Experiences of Black Women Identified Leaders part 2 (conclusion) from 2020-08-26T17:25:56

The tail end of the conversation with Dr. Shawnte Elbert regarding what's needed to retain Black Women identified persons in leadership within any company, institution, etc. Shawnte describes wh...

Protecting Black Women: Experiences of Black Women Identified Leaders from 2020-08-26T17:10:19

Over the past five years, there have been more conversations regarding the health and well-being of Black Identified women remaining unprotected in our communities, places of work, and many othe...

AdMission Possible from 2020-08-24T20:59:54

My younger sister Sharen "Victoria/Vickie" King Pittman joins sista luv to discuss our co-authored book on first generation experiences as college scholars. Sharen is an educator in Georgia who ...

Starting anew from 2020-08-03T02:50:33

There’s a popular meme that co-signs starting over doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch. Tonight’s episode explores what it means to start anew and embrace the call to release the past and e...

Against all odds from 2020-07-26T17:38:12

Revelation on the importance of re- emerging through life’s trials. Focus on diversity and education. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Swimming with the sharks from 2020-07-26T03:17:35

Exploring dating life amidst Covid-19 as a late in life dating bloomer 😉 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://...

Pretty hurts from 2020-07-14T03:00:57

Healing wounded feminine energy and honoring your journey as a woman identified person. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Healthcare and advocacy for Black Women from 2020-07-07T13:33:07

Two statements of dialogue between friends discussing their experiences with health services and future needs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Keeping high priorities from 2020-06-22T03:12:34

Making yourself a key priority. Discovering how to give yourself the same love and prestige normally reserved for the people in your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistalu...

Finding calm within the storms from 2020-06-22T02:49:36

Assertively deciding and defining your needs during life’s storms. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistaluv/message

Releasing your Phoenix from 2020-05-29T23:51:19

Reflections of voice and releasing emotions during grief.

Power of Boundaries from 2020-05-22T23:16:29

Inspired by the Keisha Grant character in the show "Power."

Brief storytelling and exploration of my journey regarding boundaries and putting the 'ride to die' exploits t...

Lifestyles of Those Who Let Go from 2020-05-18T16:48:14

Can't you just hear Robin Leach rolling this off of his tongue? I can. 

Life can be a challenge especially when it's time for us to release our grip on things we cherish or value. Listen

Greeting Sistas with Luv from 2020-05-15T23:27:46

Introduction to Sista Luv and the format.