Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ Friends and Kin in this episode, we are going to discuss LETTING GO – signs that it’s time to let go and a few things to consider before letting go. However before I get into that discussion I just wanted to mark two moments in history: ONE: The supreme court overturned Roe vs. Wade… WHAT TH...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ Happy Almost Juneteenth!!! I am so excited about Juneteenth and the Hand Me My Purse Gratitude Challenge starting TODAY! Today being June 15th. In this episode, friends & kin we are going to hit on a few things. ONE: JUNETEENTH IS UPON US. And that’s exciting. Or is it? Are black people ...
Jun 15, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ Friends & Kin… How are y’all doing? No for real. How are y’all FEELING – in this moment? This episode is about just that. THE MOMENT. Staying present. All too often we are so focused on either the past or the future, when what really matters is what is happening RIGHT NOW. OUR Right now ...
Jun 01, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ Friends & Kin, in this episode I get to sit in conversation with one of my homegirls. My friend, artist, singer, musician, DJ - RES . If you are a lover of music and you were here for the start of the Neo-Soul/Alternative R&B movement of the early 2000s, (and are at least ALMOST 40 y...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 43
FYI Friends & Kin, I am sharing an episode with you again. It is a Flashback to the Episodes of the Past - a retro episode from Season One. This particular episode makes sense for its re-release date of today, as it is MOTHER'S DAY of 2022! This is hands down, STILL, one of my all time favorite episodes of Hand Me My Purse. I hope you enjoy this episode and that it brings your some form of peaceful energy. I pray everyone one of you are at peace on this Mother's Day and I pray your spirit is...
May 08, 2022•48 min
Hey Friends & Kin! This episode is a special one. Joining me for this episode is Dr. Gina Paige ( from episode No. 29 ) , Co-Founder + President of AfricanAncestry.com and my FAMILY! Over the summer during my family reunion in Las Vegas, I participated in a Facebook Live (linked here) event with African Ancestry and Dr. Paige, wherein my family took a DNA test during our conversation. We ended up doing one test for each of my great grandparents: my great grandmother’s MATERNAL line & my ...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ On the 2nd birthaversary (YES BIRTHAVERSARY) of Hand Me My Purse the podcast, I felt it was only fitting to have my very first guest back on the show with me. My little cousin Lyndsay & I are both two years wiser, two years older and so is my show! We talked about everything from the sla...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ I just want to acknowledge that TWO YEARS AGO on March 1st, I RELEASED THE TRAILER FOR MY PODCAST, HAND ME MY PURSE. Today’s episode is pretty damn special. My baby is about to officially turn two. On April 1st of 2020 I LAUNCHED this show, officially. So this is like a soft birthday leading...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ Happy Black History Month - AGAIN!!! It's the shortest month of the year & also the year that America and some countries around the world choose to celebrate the history of Black people on this planet - particularly in the United States. It's also Valentine's Day time. It has come and go...
Feb 15, 2022•2 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ Happy Black History Month!!! It's the shortest month of the year & also the year that America and some countries around the world choose to celebrate the history of Black people on this planet - particularly in the United States. This episode is a CELEBRATION!!! *cue Rick James* I asked ...
Feb 01, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ Happy New Year!!! I am so elated to be able to share my time and energy with you again. I have missed my friends and kin! Sis is definitely glad to be back like I never left! Welcome to 2022 - the year of prosperity. It's going to be a LITUATION , here at Hand Me My Purse, so let's get ready...
Jan 15, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ So, Friends & Kin, 2021 is coming to a close. Omarion aka Omicron is on the rampage and waging war against ALL HOLIDAY JOY! However in the words of the great African-American prophet, Jadakiss, "WE GON' MAKE IT..." - so fret not. In this episode I wish everyone a HAPPY KWANZAA! HABARI GA...
Dec 29, 2021•38 min
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ So, Friends & Kin, we did it again... ANOTHER SEASON IN THE BOOKS! SEASON TWO IS A WRAP. I am so grateful for Hand Me My Purse & all of the people and energy that has come with it. I am beyond blessed. I love sharing with you and I love and appreciate all my Friends & Kin SO MUCH...
Nov 15, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ So, Friends & Kin, ya girl received a scholarship to attend her VERY FIRST podcast conference, SHE PODCASTS LIVE. A conference specifically for WOMEN PODCASTERS & the WOMEN who make them happen. I met so many awesome people! I learned a few things & got to see people that I LOVE ...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ Whoooooo WEE!!! I am BACK & I AM BETTER, Friends & Kin. September tends to be a trigger laden month for me & 2021 did NOT disappoint! In today's episode, I have a very special guest - my friend, Ebony Vaughan. The AUTHOR, MINISTER, SOCIAL WORKER, THERAPIST & MY PERSONAL CHAMP...
Oct 02, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ In this episode I discuss the importance of recognizing your mindset. I talk a little about going back into the school building in the second wave of a pandemonium. The way educators are impacted by the trauma their students face and how it can show up in their lives. I also address how bein...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ In this episode I have a hilariously authentic conversation with my longtime friend & avid listener + supporter of the show, Mumbi. In this episode we talk about traveling, relationships, friendships, generational trauma and so much more. This was an opportunity for you, my listeners to ...
Aug 15, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ In this episode I had a relaxed but extremely informative conversation with former Mayor of Baltimore City, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (better known as SRB) – who just so happens to be my big cousin. We talked & laughed about so many things from how she got into politics to dating metrosex...
Jul 15, 2021•2 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ A conversation about something that I couldn't stop thinking about after watching, "MY LIFE" - the documentary on Queen Mother Mary Jane Blige & her Sophomore album of the same title. I was heavily focused on the way we carry childhood trauma with us for decades, sometimes even when we th...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Hey Friends & Kin! For this year’s Juneteenth episode, I got to be in conversation with, my dream guest, Dr. Gina Paige, the Co-Founder and President of African Ancestry. This is a genetic testing service that identifies our African ancestry down to the country and ethnic group. Dr. Paige and I speak candidly about many topics, such as: gentrification, the differences in genetic testing options, the curation of one’s own identity and why AfricanAncestry.com is the ORIGINATOR and leader in ge...
Jun 15, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ This episode is with my friend Kandis, that you may remember from No. 12: The Culture of Dating in The Black Community - PART ONE. We had an amazingly intense conversation between two friends about a myriad of topics, to include but not limited to the social media buzz around women proposing ...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ A very transparent conversation about what happens when you set an intention & it manifests without you fully understanding what is going on. In this episode I will talk about what happened to the May 1st episode of Hand Me My Purse. & why it wasn’t released. I delve into what the ene...
May 15, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ A conversation about how a 26 year veteran police officer confused her firearm with a taser & murdered an innocent black man, the unfortunate passing of Earl Simmons a.k.a. DMX and the work it takes to identify, acknowledge and accept your true shadow self. I will break down what your sha...
Apr 15, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ Happy Birthday + Anniversary (BIRTHDAVERSARY) to HAND ME MY PURSE the podcast. A fun filled conversation via a zoom kickback that included a few wild topics. It was literally like a house party - equipped with board games, a lot of trash talking, laughter, joy & just down right blackness....
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ EQUALITY vs. EQUITY: Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities. Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome. Part two of my conversation...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ in·eq·ui·ty /inˈekwədē/ - noun lack of fairness or justice. In this episode, I have a candid and flat out RAW conversation with one of my oldest friends, Tenisha Austin & her husband, Paul about their experience in dealing with housing inequities. Unfortunately, their story is one of many...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ This episode is a light conversation about it being ONE YEAR since I released my very first episode, the trailer for my podcast, “Hand Me My Purse.” - meanwhile we are STILL in a damn pandemic. I also wanted to chat with y’all about living with intention, seeking out joy and peace of mind – w...
Mar 01, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE CONTAIN PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ I am super excited to welcome a very special guest back to Hand Me My Purse. Today I am having a conversation with my therapist about LOVE , particularly BLACK LOVE during Black History Month. We also discuss plenty of the things connected to black people joyfully & effectively loving one ...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE CONTAIN PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ This episode is a conversation about the discrepancies around authentic protesting & its long-term effects on our lives. My guest & I took a deep dive as we discussed so many of our thoughts around race, politics, the former “leader” of America (I use the term LEADER loosely), police b...
Feb 01, 2021•2 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Hey Friends & Kin! Let me start off by saying: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE CONTAIN PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ WELCOME TO SEASON TWO OF HAND ME MY PURSE THE PODCAST... Today I wanted to just talk about some light and good energy things. Nothing heavy, just talk. I don’t want to boggle anyone down with anything too deep. The damn year just started and Honeychile, about a week or s...
Jan 15, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 19