Hey lady, we're in year three of the pandemic and the great resignation is still in full swing, but there’s also a call to return to the office. Are you ready? Terri and Dr. Dom dive into a packed conversation with tips on how to make yourself stand out when applying for jobs. This episode covers the essentials: how to write a knockout cover letter, make your resume shine, and be E.X.T.R.A. in the interview. Head over to the Cultivating H.E.R. Space website, grab your journal and tune in. Dr. Do...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Who among us hasn’t heard the common refrain, you just have to love yourself? And, sure, while we may agree in theory, how easy is that to do in a world that tells you to do the exact opposite? According to Elizabeth Acevedo, The New York Times best-selling author of Poet X, Black women suffer the most from chasing the potential of who we are instead of acknowledging that we are enough right now…but it doesn’t have to be that way. Elizabeth joins Terri and Dr. Dom for an inspiring and relatable ...
Jun 03, 2022•50 min
Lady, how are you? No. Really, how are you? The world is heavy right now and it seems that heaviness can feel unrelenting. Well, we’re here to help. This week Terri and Dr. Dom sit down with G. Michelle Goodloe, the author of I Own My Magic: Self-talk for Black Women: Affirmations for Self-Care and Empowerment, to discuss the life-changing magic of being intentional about how we show up for ourselves. It’s hard to fill your cup up when you wear so many hats in your life, but it is possible. G. M...
May 27, 2022•41 min
This week Dr. Dom and Terri sit with Melissa Sutherland Moss, an interdisciplinary artist working across collage, assemblage, installation and social engagement, to discuss why the arts and creatives are vital to a healthy, functioning society. Lady, Melissa is a whole vibe! She discusses how she’s turned her passion around the arts into elevated curated experiences and made them accessible to her community. The sensitives and creatives have a lot to say, and if you identify as someone who is se...
May 20, 2022•47 min
For better or worse, the pandemic gave each of us an opportunity to examine our friendships and make some decisions about who we want close to us. As we hunkered down to quarantine it was time to make necessary decisions about who is in our squad. Isa Watson, an entrepreneur, CEO, and co-founder of Squad, sits with Dr. Dom and Terri to discuss why pouring into those who pour into you is important to cultivating a strong support system. Isa shares how major tragedy transformed how she defines fri...
May 13, 2022•44 min
Powerful transformations are often inspiring but rarely come without strong reactions. In fact, it is when we dedicate ourselves to becoming better those negative voices seem to become the loudest. So, how do we move past the doubts and opinions of others and fully stand in our power? This week, Sid Scott, an entrepreneur, and mindset coach, joins Terri and Dr. Dom to offer gems on how shifting your perspective can amplify every facet of your life. He shares his powerful testimony on how he foll...
May 06, 2022•58 min
The birth process is a miracle, but not fail-proof. As awareness around all the issues that face Black mothers continues to grow so does access to resources and information to help make the process less intimidating. Enter Nicole Bailey, a childbirth educator, doula, and author of Body Belly Soul: A Black Mother’s Guide to a Primal, Peaceful, Powerful Birth. In this episode, Nicole joins Terri and Dr. Dom to offer expert guidance on how Black mothers can cultivate a community to help them naviga...
Apr 29, 2022•44 min
How people see you is how people treat you is a powerful truism. But, there are layers to that perception when you are considered a fat person by society. Dr. Dom and Terri sit down with Mekdela, the author of Plus-Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change, to discuss what exactly fatphobia is and how it impacts everyone. The ladies have an illuminating conversation about all of the subtle ways fatphobia creeps into our mainstream media to shape how we view ourselves and each o...
Apr 22, 2022•48 min
Lady, just when you thought you knew everything about postpartum we have new information for you! Join us today as we sit down with Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo and Marcia Cole, the founders of Fourth Phase, a company dedicated to helping mothers across the globe ease gracefully into motherhood. The ladies join Terri and Dr. Dom for an enlightening and inspiring conversation about how one incredible trip to Ghana brought these two friends together to create an important bridge for new mothers’ post-partu...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Looking for love? Well this is a conversation for you! There is so much misinformation and unhelpful resources that make it hard to decipher what will help Black women get the relationship we desire. Today Dr. Dom and Terri are joined by dating expert Damona Hoffman. From how to show up as your authentic self to the three C’s to include in your profile, Damona gives us the info we need to succeed in dating. Plus she dispels the misconceptions and answers the questions we’ve all been asking ourse...
Apr 08, 2022•51 min
In the world we live in today, as Black women we need sisterhood and friendship. There is something divine about having other women who will champion you, celebrate you, show up when you need it, and call you on your shit when no one else will. Listen in as Terri and Dr. Dom are joined by Bethany Hawkins to discuss the tips to having genuine friendships in adulthood. Bethany is super funny and her life lessons are all super valuable. Lady, grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to laugh, sh...
Apr 01, 2022•57 min
Lady, how do you learn to shine your own light when your parents are THE Diana Ross and Berry Gordy?! Well, THE Rhonda Ross has learned how to do just that. Rhonda wants all of us to see “the force within” ourselves and “to recognize it, harness it, and allow us to do its work.” In today’s episode, Rhonda Ross joins Terri and Dr. Dom to teach us how to harness our own personal power. From fertility to parenting to the pandemic, the gems that Rhonda shares are AMAZING! Be sure to stay tuned to Rh...
Mar 25, 2022•48 min
Today’s conversation is one you did not know you needed. We make decisions about food daily but do we make those decisions based on our gut health? In this episode, Terri and Dr. Dom welcome holistic health coach Lauren Wells to talk about all of the things like leaky gut and shape of your poop that influence the performance of our gut. Stay tuned for the common belly fat myths that are busted. Your mind will be blown by the connections between our daily habits and what happens within our gut. Q...
Mar 18, 2022•56 min
Lady, what is your relationship with social media? Do you engage in the comparison game? Are you focused on Instagram flexing to hide your pain? Or do you find yourself feeling anxious after you post or have spent time scrolling? In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom share their personal experiences with social media and provide us with amazing tips on cultivating a healthy relationship with social media. Peaches and Oranges. IYKYK. Quote of the Day: "You don't have to post it to prove it." 5 Wa...
Mar 11, 2022•48 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe Black women can have an eating disorder. Black women can also have disordered eating habits. The reality is many of us have eating habits that could be problematic. Emotional eating. Mindless eating. Inconsistent eating. Most of this is brought on by the unfortunate inherent stress of being a Black woman. Know that you are not alone. For this import...
Mar 04, 2022•44 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe Lady, our guest today is truly an inspiration. Her origin story is one that will motivate you to choose you. Yes. YOU. Not your kids, partner, or mama and ‘em. YOU. Be intentional about the work and don’t let pain, anger, or denial be distractors. Reflect and unlearn to get to the place where you “Say hello to yourself.” In today’s episode, Yah Hugh...
Feb 25, 2022•50 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe “No one should feel so insecure they cover up who they are.” Jennifer Vassel is committed to making sure we learn to rise above our insecurities and recognize we are enough. The author of I Am Unique joins Terri and Dr. Dom to talk about nurturing our inner child and the importance of representation. Jennifer drops some infuriating statistics and pr...
Feb 18, 2022•43 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe “It’s no fun if the homies can’t have some.” At Cultivating H.E.R. Space, this phrase means that life is not fun if our tribe is not winning with us. Terri and Dr. Dom’s business bestie, Attorney Ruky Tijani embodies this in everything she does. In today’s episode, Attorney Tijani shares with us the necessary resources all entrepreneurs need in thei...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 15 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe GOAT. Goals are attained after trials. Based on that definition, Four-Time Olympian Chaunté Lowe is a GOAT. In this episode, she reminds us: 1) we are our first advocate; 2) the importance of not missing our appointments; and 3) what tests/screenings we should be requesting from our doctors. Chaunté’s story is one that is inspiring and empowering. T...
Feb 04, 2022•37 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe In our current state of the world, this is a conversation that speaks to experiences across professions and generations. While many of us grew up happy to see one Black person on a show or would readily support a project even if the story was not being told by us. However, today’s generation is demanding more. Today we want to see ourselves represen...
Jan 28, 2022•49 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe Giving birth is one of the most memorable experiences in someone’s life. Yet we know implicit bias and medical racism cause detrimental effects for Black women that can lead to many painful birthing memories. Therefore, who we have on our birthing teams are so important. On today’s episode Terri and Dr. Dom are joined by the doula team, Bare With Me...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe Our quote of the day is so appropriate for so many of our journeys but it is truly applicable for today’s guest, Grace Eleyae. Lady, if you're not familiar with Grace then you are probably familiar with her satin-lined caps. Today, Grace joins Dr. Dom and Terri to share with the ladies her journey of losing hair to running the multi-million dollar i...
Jan 14, 2022•55 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe Lady, this is more than a “New Year, New You” episode. We cannot get to the next level or see a “New You” when we are stuck in the same patterns. What is no longer serving you? How do we make room for growth? Today Terri and Dr. Dom guide us through multiple steps we can take to releasing baggage, setting intentions, and manifesting the life we desi...
Jan 07, 2022•56 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe This well-kept secret among the movers and shakers will no longer be a secret after this episode. Every billionaire you can think of is strategic about everything they do and astrology is their guide. In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom are joined by Jhéanell Bloom to discuss our personal blueprints and why following horoscopes is not the best met...
Dec 31, 2021•53 min
Lady, grab your favorite beverage and settle in for the vibe we are creating. In today’s episode, Dr. Dom and Terri are joined by She Speaks Bougie podcast host, Tennielle Clark. The ladies dive into the realness of adulting. The difficult moments that make us cry our longest tears; the funny times where we bust a gut laughing; and every emotional event in between. This space of self-discovery where we stand in the feelings we don’t want to feel is the sweet spot of growing into the evolved vers...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 2 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe Bitcoin! Web 3.0! Cryptocurrency! Oh MY! Lady, while these terms may sound foreign, they need to become a part of your daily vocabulary. The evolution of the internet is leading us to all become our own experts in this new technology. Things are moving fast and we don’t want you to miss the train! In today’s episode, Daniel DiPiazza joins Terri and ...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe How does one become a CEO when everything seems to be stacked against them? How does one carry on when life continues to send “obstacles” your way? Arion Long knows exactly how. In today’s episode, Arion joins Terri and Dr. Dom to share her journey about the process of launching a much-needed business. Using your “anger to shake some tables” is only...
Dec 10, 2021•44 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe ***Content warning*** In today’s episode, we talk about a number of heavy situations related to abuse, sexual assault, and suicide. Remember to protect your peace and energy and feel free to fast forward through the trauma portions of this episode. April Hernandez-Castillo joins Terri and Dr. Dom to discuss her experiences with trauma and triumphs. ...
Dec 03, 2021•51 min
To get more behind-the-scenes content, become a subscriber. Click the link and please share with your friends: https://anchor.fm/her-space/subscribe Lady, today is a powerful episode with an amazing woman. In today’s episode, Dr. Dom and Terri are joined by Opal Franklin who shares with us part of her journey as a transracial adoptee. Her complex and nuanced journey is unique while still having threads of commonalities with other multicultural and/or adoptive families. Opal’s story is one in whi...
Nov 26, 2021•54 min
Rejection. Insecurity. Perfectionism. These are some of the reasons why we may be taking things personally. At different stages and seasons in life, we have all found ourselves in a space where we are asking, “What did I do? Why am I the target here?” Most of the time, it is not about you. However, your reaction is an indicator of something going on within you. In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom help us explore why we take things personally and offer strategies to heal. Quote of the Day: "Don...
Nov 19, 2021•38 min
