Hey lady! This week, Dr. Dom and Terri welcome a truly inspiring guest who will bring a bright smile to your face. Dr. Trudy-Ann Frazer is a pediatric dentist, wellness expert, and social media influencer. She stops by Cultivating H.E.R. Space to drop words of wisdom and wise practices for dental hygiene. Dr. Trudy-Ann shares her inspiring story of how staying true to herself opened doors that allowed her to grow into a successful pediatrician and wellness practitioner. Dr. Trudy-Ann shares why ...
Aug 16, 2024•50 min•Season 23Ep. 7
Hey lady! We know you know you’re a baddie, but do you really know the power you hold? Pretty privilege is often discussed on social media as an ideal, but it’s an actual concept with real consequences – good or bad. Pretty privilege is the notion that society favors people based on if and how they are perceived as conventionally attractive. Often, it can result in extra favors or treats because of your beauty, but sometimes the implication of extra favor for attractiveness can make for uncomfor...
Aug 09, 2024•50 min•Season 23Ep. 6
Hey lady! Are you ready to step in the future? Well, even if you are not the future is here. Artificial Intelligence, once only imagined in sci-fi movies, is now a part of daily life. Whether it’s speaking into Siri for basic information or prompting ChatGPT to write your emails and official communications, AI is here and it looks like it is here to stay. So, is this a good thing? Dr. Dom and Terri explore their apprehensions about the technology and offer a few perspectives on the evolution of ...
Aug 02, 2024•54 min•Season 23Ep. 5
Hey lady! Are you ready to expand your perspective? This week Terri and Dr. Dom welcome Esther Ikoro and Darren Calhoun, hosts of the podcast Second Sunday , an Ambie-nominated podcast about Black queer people finding, keeping, and sometimes losing faith in the Black church. The hosts gather to dive deep into all of the issues that Queer folk have as they navigate their relationship with faith, religion, and building community. Esther and Darren tackle nuanced conversations with depth and skill ...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr•Season 23Ep. 4
Hey lady! Have you ever been gaslit and traumatized by a toxic, narcissistic so-and-so who abused your trust, violated your boundaries, and caused you to doubt yourself? Does that sentence trigger you? Well, if it does then tune in to this week’s episode so Dr. Dom and Terri can help take the sting out of those words and give you the context around what certain terms mean so you can accurately assess and process events in your life. The Internet is a wonderful tool, but certain words and phrases...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 23Ep. 3
Hey lady! Doesn’t it seem like 2024 took off in a full sprint? This year has moved rather quickly, which is why this week Terri and Dr. Dom invite Ashley Menzies Babatunde, host of the No Straight Path podcast, to discuss the power of the pause, and why honoring the moments when life slows you down can be your biggest asset and opportunity to find and strengthen your authentic self. Ashley shares her inspirational story of advocating for herself after a major life event showed her the beauty in ...
Jul 12, 2024•52 min•Season 23Ep. 2
Hey lady! This week, Dr. Dom and Terri step in their bag and talk about the tender topic of trauma bonding and why it can cause serious harm to you if you let it go unchecked. What is trauma bonding? Social media has a way of amplifying new trends and concepts, but sometimes those new concepts are buzzy but inaccurate. Dr. Dom and Terri delve into what trauma bonding actually is so that you have a framework of how to navigate situations where the potential for harm is high. Break out your Cultiv...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 23Ep. 1
Hey lady! Have you ever heard the saying you are who you say you are? Well, this week Terri and Dr. Dom dive deep into the power of our thoughts and what we say and why having a healthy relationship with both is the key to living the life of your wildest dreams. Dr. Dom and Terri have tips on how to get to the root of what’s blocking you from living your most fulfilled life. Rewiring your brain through positive self-talk is a major undertaking, but the reward is a clear vision of who you are aut...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 22Ep. 13
Hey lady! This week it’s game time! That’s right, this week Dr. Dom and Terri play the classic game “Never Have I Ever” as a way to discuss their decision-making processes and how they keep a growth mindset in their self-development toolbelt. Life is full of lessons and can be a beautiful adventure if you allow yourself to apply them. So, how are you adding dimension and color to your story? And, how can you expand your point-of-view in a way that removes judgment and expands your capacity to ha...
Jun 21, 2024•51 min•Season 22Ep. 12
Hey lady! Do you know what your love language is? You know, the behaviors and actions that make you feel heard, seen, and understood? This week, Terri and Dr. Dom delve into the popular book by Gary Chapman to discuss how they express love and receive love; and what these concepts mean in modern-day relationships. The dynamic duo explore their quiz results and compares those results to when they initially took the quiz to measure their growth as people. They also reflect on how knowing their lov...
Jun 14, 2024•58 min•Season 22Ep. 11
Lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri shine some light on an important topic that impacts our society. Byron Dean Tolson is a former NBA player with an inspiring story of overcoming odds and never giving up on your dreams. Dean shares his journey of leaving the only career he knew with a significant deficit. At the age of 32-years-old, he still could not read. Illiteracy is a nationwide problem that handicaps the quality of life for the nearly 1 in 4 Americans who live with the condition. This timel...
Jun 07, 2024•51 min•Season 22Ep. 10
Hey lady! This week, Dr. Dom and Terri take you on a journey with their guest, lauded journalist Tiffany D. Cross, as she explores the richness of Black women's relationships with each other across generations. In her new podcast ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross, the host gathers women older and younger than her to discuss their life experiences and find the thread that ties us all together. Cross uses her storytelling skills and keen insight to offer gems for women to hold onto as they nav...
May 31, 2024•52 min•Season 22Ep. 9
Hey lady! We’re nearing the halfway point of the year, which is always a good time to take a beat, reflect on how the year is going and pivot if you need to. This week, Kara Stevens, aka the Frugal Feminista, joins Terri and Dr. Dom to discuss how we can make small adjustments in our mindsets that can result in big shifts in our material world. Kara talks about her journey from impressive academic achievement and leadership in secondary education to leaving that world behind and journeying into ...
May 24, 2024•59 min•Season 22Ep. 8
Lady! You might want to put your headphones on for today’s episode because our guest this week is determined to get you hot, hot, hot in all of the right ways. Bel Di Lorenzo is the author of The Goh!ddess Method and owner of goh!ddess, an online school dedicated to helping women unlock the sexual goddess that lives within them. She stops by Cultivating H.E.R. Space to talk to Terri and Dr. Dom about how they can spice up their bedroom using the ancient art of pompoir. What is pompoir you ask? I...
May 17, 2024•56 min•Season 22Ep. 7
Hey lady! Are you ready to step into your power in a way that is authentic to you? Are you ready to move in the direction that spirit tells you it’s time to move in? Are you ready to shine your light as bright as possible for the world to see? If you are ready for all of that then grab that journal, warm up that tea and prepare yourself for a powerful episode with Sarah Jakes Roberts. Sarah Jakes Roberts is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, copastor of One Los Angeles, and founde...
May 10, 2024•57 min•Season 22Ep. 6
Get ready to hear your favorite stories remixed with beats and hooks that you can’t find in books! In Once Upon a Beat, host DJ Fyütch and his sidekick/turntable Baby Scratch drop the needle on classic stories, spinning them up with a hip-hop twist. They’re turning the tables on your favorite fables – putting the Rap in Rapunzel, letting Goldilocks rock out, and helping the Ugly Duckling march to his own beat! Where hip hop and fables meet, It's Once Upon a Beat! Listen to new episodes of Once U...
May 06, 2024•7 min
Hey lady! Are you ready for a good time? Well, tap in because Dr. Ansel Augustine stops by Cultivating H.E.R. Space to discuss his unique perspective on the importance of religion and how his faith has sustained him over the years. Dr. Augustine is an Emmy-nominated Producer, author, and the former Director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He shares his knowledge as a culture bearer of New Orleans history with Terri, and shares some familial jokes wi...
May 03, 2024•55 min•Season 22Ep. 5
This episode contains mentions of sexual abuse and trauma. Please take care of yourself as you listen. Hey lady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri welcome gina Breedlove, a sound healer, vocalist, composer, grief doula, and author of The Vibration of Grace: Sound Healing of Rituals for Liberation , for a raw conversation about the deep work that is involved in healing past traumas. Healing is a complex and layered process with many tools and resources that can help you as you do the work. One key moda...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 22Ep. 4
Hey lady! We’ve all heard about the importance of self-care, but how often do we hear about “me time”? You know that elusive section of time where it’s just you and you? The time you spend with yourself is critical to your continued evolution, development, and growth no matter what season of life you find yourself in. However, finding that time can be a different story when you have a full life of demands and responsibilities. Terri and Dr. Dom can relate and have tips and techniques to help you...
Apr 19, 2024•53 min•Season 22Ep. 3
Hey lady! Do you feel like most days you have more to-do list than you do hours to complete it? If that sounds like you then today’s episode will be right on time because Dr. Dom and Terri have some thoughts, tips, and strategies on how you can maximize your time to make the most of it. Lady, we are what we tell ourselves we are, so if you believe that you are busy and don’t have time to do the things that will make you feel fulfilled and content in life – so shall it be. But, once you flip the ...
Apr 12, 2024•51 min•Season 22Ep. 2
Hey Lady! We know you already know that prioritizing your health is a top priority for living a full, fabulous life, but the overarching question is often with what time? Have no fear, this week Dr. Dom and Terri break down all of the ways they fit fitness into their busy lives. There’s no getting around the fact that keeping a healthy mind and body are paramount for Black women’s existence on the planet. But, getting fit doesn’t have to be something you loathe. Tune in to today’s episode for id...
Apr 05, 2024•52 min•Season 22Ep. 1
Sis! This week Dr. Dom and Terri are thrilled to welcome Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, the force and founder of Therapy for Black Girls and author of Sisterhood Heals , back to the podcast to discuss all of the wonderful moves she’s made since her first appearance in Season 3, Episode 8. The three dynamic women discuss the importance of finding your tribe, cultivating real relationships, and they address the prickly parts of growing and growing apart that can happen in friendships. Dr. Joy is a leadi...
Mar 29, 2024•55 min•Season 21Ep. 13
Hey Goddess...yes you! Have you ever stopped to truly recognize the immense power within you? If not, come in close and turn up the volume! We're about to unveil secrets to unlocking your erotic power and igniting a whole new dimension of the incredible, fierce woman that resides within. Tyomi Morgan, certified sexologist and creator of the Cowgirl Workout, joins Terri and Dr. Dom for a juicy conversation about the ways women and penis havers can tap into their sexual power to gain access to dee...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 21Ep. 12
Hey lady! This week Dr. Della V. Mosley, healer, scholar-activist, and spacemaker, joins Dr. Dom and Terri for a powerful conversation about healing and what cultivating a lifestyle that supports healing actually looks like. Dr. Della dives deep into how she began her healing journey. Like many of you, she began to experience the real and painful signs of burnout and made big changes to give her life more spaciousness and ease. She offers the audience some of the juicy wellness practices that su...
Mar 15, 2024•57 min•Season 21Ep. 11
Hey lady! What does feminism mean to you? Do you find it to be a framework for empowerment or a dirty word that you try to avoid? Well, this week’s episode is rich with information about why feminism affects us all and how understanding its roots is central to creating a path forward, collectively, to a brighter future, one where Black women can thrive! Dr. Jenn M. Jackson, activist, and author of Black Women Taught Us, joins Dr. Dom and Terri to break feminism down for the audience and offer he...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 20Ep. 10
Hey lady! Black History Month may be officially over, but we celebrate the richness of our history every day, which is why this week’s episode is extra special. Jayme Lawson and Weruche Opia, stars of the Disney/Hulu series GENIUS: MLK/X, join Terri and Dr. Dom for a beautiful conversation about the wonder and depth of the Black experience. The two powerhouses share their testimonies of endurance and perseverance to position themselves to portray the extraordinary legacies of Dr. Betty X Shabazz...
Mar 01, 2024•55 min•Season 21Ep. 9
Lady! If you are ready to make bold, decisive actions towards achieving your wildest dreams then this episode is for you! Guryan Tighe, a fear technician and founder of Fourage, sits with Dr. Dom and Terri and offers a solid game plan on how to let fear activate you into forward movement. Guryan is no stranger to the podcast and this time she’s coming back with the heat. The ladies dive deep and start asking the questions that help you get to the core root of where any fear you may be facing ste...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr•Season 21Ep. 8
Hey lady! Are you ready for a big dose of motivation? This week, Jeff Nelson, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Blavity, joins Dr. Dom and Terri for some real talk about the inspiration and motivation that drives him to pour back into his community by creating avenues for us to see ourselves in spaces we may not always do so. Jeff drops gems on how to navigate the difficult landscape of being a Black entrepreneur while keeping his creative fire stoked. Tune in and find out how this man o...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr•Season 21Ep. 7
Hey lady! Are you ready for some motivation for every aspect of your life? If you are, this episode is for you! Felisha Sweat is the founder of Empowered Projects and People, a business operations consulting service, and co-founder of Secure the Bag, a trading company she founded with her husband. She dishes all things boss babe life with Terri and Dr. Dom this week and drops gems as she shares pieces of her journey. Queen Fe keeps it all the way real about how trusting her journey, no matter ho...
Feb 09, 2024•58 min•Season 21Ep. 6
Calling all of the book lovers! Lady, we have a hot one for you this week. Avery Cunningham, author of The Mayor of Maxwell Street , stops by Cultivating H.E.R. Space to discuss her debut novel and her process of writing a thrilling story about love, loss, and success. Terri and Dr. Dom sit down with Avery for an insightful conversation about how she crafted an enthralling story set in the 1920s. Avery dives deep into her research for the book and why immersing yourself in the world of your char...
Feb 02, 2024•51 min•Season 21Ep. 5
