Hey Sis! Today I’m talking about permission to rest and the soft life. I decided to give myself permission to rest and take a nice vacation in Cancun at an all-inclusive resort. Have you seen more posts, reels, and memes about living the “soft life”? If not, the soft life is the movement from being a strong woman to a woman that’s interdependent. A woman that is open and willing to be vulnerable. A woman that leans into her feminine essence. A woman that’s not afraid to just be. Taccarra’s Bio T...
Jun 01, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Hey Sis!! In order for us to have the best relationships possible, sometimes we need to go all the way to childhood. We need to evaluate our triggers and be honest about why we do the things that we do. Today’s podcast guest is Bernadette Jackson. Bernadette Jackson is a woman of faith, a mom, a fatherless daughter and a transparent truth teller. As a Relationship Engagement Strategist and your favorite Fear Investigator, she creates safe spaces for fatherless daughters to learn, grow and heal. ...
May 25, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Hey Sis! Today I’m talking about this infamous life formula. Life Formula: Going to school + Making good grades + Getting a good job = Good Life Ok… Now what? There’s much more to life than just a job. I’m just chopping it up with you today and sharing some revelations that I’ve had this week. Is fear and self-acceptance the underlying thread and motivating factor of why we’re so successful? Maybe. Taccarra’s Bio Taccarra Renee is a speaker, strategist, aspiring author, and coach who has made it...
May 18, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Hey Sis! Today I’m talking with Marriage Interventionist, Courtney Loyd, about relationship roles and patterns. What place do gender roles have? Do they still matter? What about how we unconsciously repeat patterns that we have seen in our own lives? Listen to my conversation with Courtney as we discuss all of the plus some! Courtney’s Bio Courtney Loyd is a Louisiana native with 12 years of experience in mental health. Courtney is a licensed addiction counselor with certifications in both clini...
May 11, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Dear Sis, In order for us to have to best relationships possible, it has to start with us. This means that we have to work towards forgiving people who have wronged us regardless of whether we received an apology. Waiting on an apology is nothing but an energy leak. Use that energy to focus on the ones who love you. Nneka’s Bio Nneka Anderson is a transformational coach, speaker, and creator of Reshape the Soul. After growing her corporate career for over 20 years, one afternoon she found hersel...
May 04, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Dear Sis, Some things are we endure in relationships actually have nothing to do with us. It comes not only from a culture, but from a systemic oppression that’s told many people of color that they are not good enough. I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode with Shirani. If anything that she says resonates with you, be sure to leave a review and let me know! Shirani’s Bio Shirani M. Pathak (she/her) is the founder of the Fierce Authenticity™️ movement, where humans all over the world are...
Apr 27, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Dear Sis, When it comes to relationships, we can be so busy AVOIDING what we’ve seen in the past that we end up repeating it. Why? Because we never actually put preventive measures in place. Familiarity will cause us to accept things that should not be the standard. Kim’s Bio Christ follower. Wife. Mother. Evangelist. Purpose Pursuer and Pusher. Teacher. Mentor. Author. Kimberly N. Washington is an Evangelist, Women’s Empowerment Coach, Transformative Speaker and children’s book author. She is p...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Not only is this the start of Season 3, but this is the 1 year anniversary of the podcast!! Can you believe it? 1 year ago I pressed play. In today's "In The Thick Of It", I'm processing the loss of a loved one, my mother-in-law. Just because we divorce a spouse, that doesn't mean that we divorce the family. Follow me! Instagram: www.instagram.com/Taccarra_Renee Facebook Page: www.facebook.cpm/TaccarraRenee E-mail: hello@lettertomysister.com Coaching Would you like to have a discovery call regar...
Apr 13, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 36
And Just like that... Season 2 is a wrap!! Not only that, we've reached 2,000 downloads!! Thank you all so much for your continuous support and for tuning in every week. I would like to go over the top 3 episodes of this season and let you know what I'll be doing in my downtime. Besides of course preparing for Season 3, which will be solely focused on romantic relationships. Click here to join the waiting list for my DREAM Coaching! Top 3 Episodes for this season #3 Trauma and Marriage w/ Courtn...
Feb 16, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Dear Sis, I know you’ve heard there is pee in the dating pool and it’s all a complete mess. Dating can be fun! It’s all bout self FIRST and mindset. When we have self-love, know what we want, and believe that we can absolutely have what we want… Those three components will be an absolute game changer! Victoria’s Bio Emmerance Victoria is a Self-Empowerment Coach, a personal development Podcaster and a Transformational Speaker. She specializes in self-love and singleness. Victoria believes that s...
Feb 09, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Dear Sis, When you exude confidence, nothing and no one can stop you. Your confidence enters the room before you even open your mouth. Exuding confidence causes people to believe in you and stand behind your message. Know that everything you need is already within you! Enid’s Bio Enid is a Dynamic Public Speaker, a Professional Trainer, Coach, and Executive Producer of the Your Confidence Reconnected podcast. Enid has made it her mission to help women reconnect with their inner Superhero so they...
Feb 02, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Dear Sis, I know a lot of us identify as being the strong woman. I would like for you to consider if you have been doing that in a healthy way. Is being a strong woman doing YOU a disservice? Answer these questions: Are your boundaries in check? Are you making time for you? Do you have the relationships that you desire? If you answered 'NO' to any of these questions, I encourage you to go back to determine what needs to take place to get to your YES. TeNita’s Bio Blogger Coach Motivational Speak...
Jan 26, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Dear Sis, When it comes to our career, the best thing we can do is follow the breadcrumbs. It’s our next best step. We never know how it’s all going to work out, but that’s what makes life worth living right?! If we knew how everything would play out, we may never get out there and bet on ourselves. Weslia’s Bio Weslia Echols, AFC® is the Co-Founder of Trinity Financial Coaching. Every day she serves high-achieving helping them manage their money confidently, live life purposefully and build wea...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Dear Sis, Today I’m thinking out loud. Overall, I want you to follow your intuition Follow the breadcrumbs and do the next best thing. Topics Covered: Say what you want Write what you want Imagine your dream life Rinse and Repeat Follow your intuition Website Mentioned: futureme.org Follow me! Instagram: Taccarra_Renee Facebook Page: Taccarra Renee E-mail: hello@lettertomysister.com...
Jan 12, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Dear Sis, Today I’m talking about the new year and how I set my intention for the year. Of course, I’m talking about my birthday and giving my 5 biggest lessons I’ve learned to date!! Topics Covered: The New Year: Resolutions/ Intentions/ Word for the Year Record yourself with what you want to see happen for the year Write yourself a letter about the amazing things you were able to accomplish Top 5 Lessons learned in 39 years of living Be uniquely and authentically you Show others how to treat y...
Jan 05, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Today I'm talking about my COVID symptoms with the current Omicron strain that's circulating. I also discuss my thoughts on self-integrity and having the AUDACITY to speak the true desires of our heart. Happy New Year to everyone!
Dec 29, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Hey Sis!! Today, I'm READING the letter that I wrote to myself this time last year. The front of the card says, "Sometimes when it seems like things are falling apart, they're really just falling into place". I reflected on 2020 and wrote about what I expected to see this year. December 2020, I was lonely, confused, separated from my then husband, frustrated about my finances, and trying to figure out what to do next. Today, I can say that I'm completely healed. I'm no longer sad or ashamed rega...
Dec 22, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Dear Sis, Sometimes in order for you to get the life that you want, if requires you to go against the grain. You have to completely ignore the naysayers and just go after what you feel is best for YOU. Your efforts will always be rewarded one way or another. Today I'm speaking with Evenlyn LaVasseur as she breaks down her process of going from a teacher to a becoming a Fitness and Mindset Coach. Evelyn’s Bio Evelyn is a transformational speaker, #Moderation365 and hormonal fat loss nutrition coa...
Dec 14, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Dear Sis, The holiday season is upon and that means holiday parties! These parties are the perfect time to build your network and be seen. Today I’m talking with Cherai Lewis who teaches up how to navigate through the corporate space using her Office Politics Playbook. Cherai’s Bio Cherai M. Lewis, CMP, CTS has been in the live events profession for most of her career. She has served as a sales consultant for event strategists, representing hotel brands, destination management organizations (DMO...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Dear Sis, As we get older, our relationships with our parents change. We may start to experience a push and pull with our boundaries. In the beginning, it may be that parents are seemingly hanging on too tight and as we continue to age, we find ourselves becoming the parent and roles being reversed. I wish these are conversations that we would have much earlier so that they are easier to discuss or don’t strictly happen in the case of an emergency. Today I’m talking with Diana Copeland about tra...
Dec 01, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 24
So often, the things that we prayed for become the very things that we complain about. Today I discuss being challenged to reframe my thinking from "I Have To...." to "I Get To..." I also discuss the things that I'm grateful for; things I've learned about myself in marriage, the experience of marriage, my job, and of course, you all! The listeners. Follow Me! Facebook Page: Taccarra Instagram @Taccarra_Renee E-mail: hello@lettertomysister.com...
Nov 24, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Dear Sis, Money is more than this thing that we use to pay our bills. We use to give us leverage to set us up for the future. Today I’m talking to Akua about Getting Dem Coins!!! Akua’s Bio Akua Sarhene is an IT professional whose main goal is to empower millennials of faith to gain clarity on what they truly value in life so that they can crush their financial goals. She started her own podcast, Dem Coins, to share her journey and learn from others. She believes that they key to financial succe...
Nov 17, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Dear Sis, I wish that you would inherently know how essential your mindset is for success. If you believe you can, you’re correct! If you believe you can’t, you’re also correct. Today I’m talking with Mylene Noir about all things mindset. Mylene’s Bio Mylene Noir is a wife, mother, runner, and Mindset Coach. Her mission is to help women break their addiction to achievement so they can live a life of fulfillment. She believes the most significant work you will do is on yourself, and the most crit...
Nov 10, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Dear Sis, I wish that we would inherently know how valuable we are. Sometimes we depend on other people or accolades to prove that we are valuable, but I assure you that isn’t the case. No job title or home title determines WHO are you. Guess what? You get to decide. Today I’m talking with Darnise Harper about self-confidence, self-worth, and being a worthy woman. Darnise’s Bio Darnise is first and foremost a proud mom. She is also the host of the Worthy Women podcast and a Confidence Coach. Bei...
Nov 03, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Dear Sis, I don’t think we really consider how past trauma can influence our current relationships. I wish this aspect of mental health was discussed in greater detail, especially in premarital counseling. Before you ever consider marriage, I need you make sure that you have actively worked on healing from your past trauma, and you are aware enough to know if you have any triggers and how to deal with them. Like Courtney said, don’t let pain be your picker. Today I’m talking with Marriage Interv...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 19
"In The Thick Of It" is where I talk about whatever I'm going through at that moment. In this episode, I'm unpacking the unexpected heaviness of loneliness in the midst of divorce during a pandemic AND the holiday season. Would you like to hear more of these kinds of episodes? Let me know Follow me! Instagram: Taccarra_Renee Facebook Group: A Letter To My Sister Podcast E-mail me! hello@lettertomysister.com
Oct 20, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 18
I'm back for Season 2!! As seasons change, some things must die so new things can come to life. As you've probably noticed, the first change is episodes will not be released on Wednesday instead of Monday. I've also changed the flow up a bit. Feel free to give me your feedback! For my first episode back, I will fill you in on everything I've been up to since that break and the direction of the podcast! E-mail me: hello@alettertomysister.com Follow Me! IG: @Taccarra_Renee Facebook Page: Taccarra ...
Oct 13, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Today is the SEASON FINALE! Can you believe it??!! I’ve learned so much these last 4 months. This podcast also recently surpassed the 500 download mark!! I’ll be unpacking the Top 3 episodes at the time of the 500 downloads, the new #1 episode, and the episode that really blew my mind. I’m also sharing my WHY, my WHOLE story, and the direction of the podcast. We’ve Reached 500 Downloads!! Here are the Top 3 at the time of 500 downloads: #3: Episode 6 – It’s OK – 03:30 #2: Episode 3 – Living Auth...
Jul 26, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Today I’m talking to Emotional Wellness Coach, Jasmine Johnson, about grief and how to properly heal from it. The conversation with Jasmine and I went from discussing the different types of grief, dating, marriage, cancer, and nutrition. And guess what? It’s all connected! Jasmine’s Bio Jasmine M. Johnson is a writer, mentor, cancer survivor, and Emotional Wellness Coach. Through her business, Embrace Your Healing, she serves women who have experienced loss and are struggling to navigate the gri...
Jul 19, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Today’s podcast guest is Bernadette Jackson. Bernadette Jackson is a woman of faith, a mom, a fatherless daughter and a transparent truth teller. As a Relationship Engagement Strategist and your favorite Fear Investigator, she creates safe spaces for fatherless daughters to learn, grow and heal. Her safe spaces include the Bernadette Jackson Podcast where she is redefining how the world views women with daddy issues; H.E.R Coalition, her private FB community and H.E.R Way Relationship Intensive,...
Jul 12, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 14
