Do you include financial well-being in your wellness plan? If not, today’s episode will inspire you to get started. Financial wellness is critical for women. When we have our own resources and are able to navigate our own finances, we can have healthier families and relationships. Today’s guest, Bola Sokunbi is a certified financial educator and champion of financial wellness for women. Bola is a finance expert, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, a financial educati...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 156
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all of the messaging around money on social media and in the news? There are countless things vying for your attention and resources, and having a healthy money mindset is more important than ever. In this episode we’re talking to Chioma Njoku, the owner and Chief Mindful Operator at the Mindful Bookkeeper as well as the host of the Cheers to Your Prosperity podcast. Through her work as an accountant and financial coach, she helps coaches, consultants, and small b...
Sep 20, 2022•45 min•Ep. 155
Have you ever struggled to create and stick to a budget? If so, you aren’t alone. Budgeting, paying off debt, and reaching financial goals can be challenging especially when they aren’t approached the right way. Today’s guest, Dyana King shares a life-changing approach to personal finance that is realistic and supportive. Dyana is the founder of Money Boss Mama, a personal finance company that helps single moms improve their money habits so they can pay off debt and build their savings. After st...
Sep 13, 2022•55 min•Ep. 154
What is your most valuable asset? Chances are, it’s your time. Many people treat time as a scarce resource — something it feels like we never have enough of. But what would happen if we looked at time from a place of abundance? We’re kicking off our Money and Abundance series by exploring the idea of time abundance. Instead of viewing time as a race against the clock, we’re aiming to look at time as a valuable asset that we can allocate, invest, and spend in ways that align with our values. I al...
Sep 06, 2022•37 min•Ep. 153
Have you ever wondered how your menstrual cycle affects your work, relationships, and overall balance in your life? In our final rewind episode of the summer, our guest is Berrion Berry. Berrion is a Menstrual Health Educator, Integrative Health Practitioner, and the founder of Optimize Your Flo. Part of her mission is to teach others how to master their menstrual cycles one period at a time. As the founder of Optimize Your Flo, Berri focuses specifically on teaching those who identify as female...
Aug 30, 2022•50 min•Ep. 152
Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries with family and friends? How do you navigate challenging situations? In today’s rewind episode we’re talking to boundaries expert Nedra Glover Tawwab. Nedra is diving deep into the importance of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries and how to navigate shifting your boundaries as we move through this new normal. Nedra is a licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 12 years and is the fo...
Aug 23, 2022•51 min•Ep. 151
A simple walk can be an incredible tool for healing. In this week’s rewind episode, I’m resharing one of our most popular episodes all about the incredible mental, physical, and emotional benefits of walking. Tune in to not only be inspired to move your body, but also to learn how to explore that why and define the intentions that serve your goals and desires. And remember, tag us if you go on that walk. Let's create a #BalancedBlackGirlWalks movement. 👟 I also talk about… Using movement as a t...
Aug 16, 2022•31 min•Ep. 150
Instead of overloading ourselves with endless goals, to-do lists, and self-help, let’s look at what it really takes to use our time wisely and live as our most authentic selves. The hardest part of making a change should be showing up, not making time to do more of the things. So we’ll be reflecting on what our soul actually yearns for and how to make space to simply be. Get ready for lots of reframes, pivots, and thoughtful invitations on becoming who we are becoming. I also talk about… Creatin...
Aug 09, 2022•30 min•Ep. 149
How do you start your day? How do you end your day? What are a few things that you do daily, weekly, or even monthly to help yourself feel energized, rested, and vibrant? We can move through each day in such a rush that we forget to pause and evaluate the actions we are taking every day. Are they serving us? In today’s episode, I’m talking about habits related to your well-being. I've really been reflecting on some of the habits that have kept me going and also things that I think promote longev...
Aug 02, 2022•34 min•Ep. 148
Today’s rewind episode is all about approaching discipline in a new way. Have you ever felt like you need more discipline in your life? Have you told yourself you’re not disciplined enough? By reframing our mindset to take the necessary action steps to correct it, we can start to see a positive change in our lives. Tune in to hear why discipline involves reframing your mindset and being intentional about your daily habits. In this episode, I discuss: The importance of redefining discipline for o...
Jul 26, 2022•40 min•Ep. 147
What does it mean to heal? How can you facilitate your own healing journey? How can you continue to keep yourself going? If you're someone who is going on a healing journey you have probably asked yourself similar questions. In today's rewind episode, we're really going to talk about the necessary tools needed to truly heal ourselves and healing in a very practical sense. My guest today is Yasmine Cheyenne. Yasmine is an advocate for mental health and self-healing expert. Yasmine is also known f...
Jul 19, 2022•58 min•Ep. 146
What if I told you there was a tool that can help boost your sense of overall well-being, improve your mood, improve your memory, heighten creativity, and help you manage stress? In this rewind episode, I'm talking about journaling. Journaling is important because it helps you capture a moment in time, and gives you the opportunity to reflect on what’s happening in your life in real-time as well as reflect on the past. Journaling can help you heal from past trauma, be an emotion regulator, and h...
Jul 12, 2022•25 min•Ep. 145
This rewind episode features an important conversation about sexual and reproductive health with Dr. Sara Flowers, Vice President of Education of Planned Parenthood. An advocate for evidence-informed practice and emotional intelligence in sex education, Sara’s research focuses on fidelity and adaptation of sex education curricula, dismantling sexual and reproductive health disparities, serving youth of color, and strengthening reproductive health access. Resources: Practicing What I Preach: Cons...
Jul 05, 2022•57 min•Ep. 144
Have you ever struggled to truly feel rested no matter how much sleep or downtime you get? If so, this episode is for you. There’s a lot of messaging encouraging us to rest and be soft. But what should we do if we’re trying to take it easy, but still don’t feel rested? What even is rest? I’m closing out our Modalities of Healing series with a solo episode about how we can heal through rest, and what our minds and bodies need to feel rested (in addition to adequate sleep). With so much happening ...
Jun 28, 2022•32 min•Ep. 143
Nature is not a nice to have, it really is a must-have for physical health and longevity. Studies show that being in nature reduces feelings of isolation and promotes calm. For this episode, we are joined by Toyin Ajayi, the founder of Outdoorsy Black Women, which is a community for Black women to connect, celebrate, and open our minds to an outdoorsy lifestyle. Toyin is an entrepreneur, community builder, and creative who is helping Black women connect with nature and one another through her sa...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 142
For many of us, hurt oftentimes happens in relationship to other people. Therefore, healing needs to happen in community as well. For the halfway point of our healing series, I’m exploring a statement that was introduced to us in last week’s episode — that healing often happens in community. In this solo episode, I’m examining why being in community is such a significant, effective healing modality, why we don’t need to be perfectly healed to be loved, and ways we can cultivate healing in our im...
Jun 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 210
Emotional healing is probably one of the most challenging forms of healing. In order to attend to who we are as fully formed adults, it is imperative that we understand our inner child to aid in our healing journey. That’s why we’re talking to the amazing Dr. Peace Amadi, a mental health expert, professor, author, TEDx speaker, TV host, and trauma-informed coach who has helped leaders heal including everyone from entrepreneurs to content creators, to pastors to parents. Dr. Peace is a coach and ...
Jun 07, 2022•55 min•Ep. 140
Our Modalities of Healing series continues with an important conversation about how gut health and the microbiome impact our overall well-being. The digestive system is incredibly complex, and our gut health can influence several functions in the body and can be linked to many other ailments. That’s why when we look at healing from the inside out, healing our gut is a critical part of the conversation. We’re talking to Dr. Asia Muhammad, an expert in the field of gut health and digestion. Dr. As...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 139
Welcome to our new series, Modalities of Healing. In this series, we’ll be exploring what it means to heal from the inside out and emphasizing healing as a source of joy. Our first conversation will leave you feeling incredibly supported in your healing journey, and ready to implement a few new practices shared by our amazing guest, Ashley Curtis. Ashley is the founder of The Journey Healing Oasis and is a Goddess, Healer, Yogi, spiritual doula, sound therapist, soul care coach, wellness advocat...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 138
This week we’re continuing our exploration of the intersection of wellness and creativity. According to research, creative expression can support feelings of motivation and overall well-being. However, many people have aversions to creativity due to bias, perfectionism, and fear of failure or not creating a perfect result. To wrap up our series on New Life and Creativity we’re talking to our guest Cristina Martinez about how she’s found healing through creativity, and how creativity has influenc...
May 17, 2022•48 min•Ep. 137
Have you ever referred to yourself as a perfectionist? Have you ever felt like perfectionism holds you back from expressing yourself creatively? I know I can relate to both. The truth is, creativity is not a gift that only a select few have. It's a skill we can all cultivate. And the outcome of creative expression isn’t where the magic is – it’s the act of being creative itself. That’s because creativity is a vital part of health and well-being that isn’t talked about nearly enough. According to...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 136
During our New Life + Creativity series, we’ve gone from fertility awareness to birth, and now we’re transitioning to talk about navigating motherhood while pursuing your dreams. Our guests today are Erica and Milah, co-hosts of Good Moms, Bad Choices. If Oprah and Howard Stern had a baby it would be Good Moms Bad Choices. Erica and Milah, are uncensored and outspoken sex and cannabis-positive parents who are redefining what modern motherhood looks like. Good Moms, Bad Choices is a community and...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 135
We all experience identity shifts throughout our lives, and the transition into motherhood can bring a very significant shift in one’s identity and how one views the world. To discuss these shifts, I’m sitting down with Dr. Veronica Eyo, a licensed therapist who specializes in supporting moms of color, and Rosalyn Davis, a community builder, breathwork practitioner, and new mom. This episode is full of honest takes about what the transition into motherhood can feel like, how new and seasoned mot...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 134
Myriam Webb is a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, and trained doula whose mission is to support birth justice for marginalized communities. In this conversation, we discuss the ways we can design more positive, peaceful birth experiences and ways we can all better support those in our villages through the birth and postpartum transitions. We also talk about... Nutrition for before, during, and after pregnancy. What doulas do, why we need them, and how to access doula care. Preparing for a...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 133
Is epigenetics the key to ending generational trauma? In this episode, guest Dr. Cleopatra shares why we have more power than we realize to change how our genes work, and which genes we can pass on to future generations. Though we can’t change our DNA, we can change how our genes are expressed through epigenetics, the understanding of how our behaviors and environment impact our genes. This episode is a heartfelt conversation that is equal parts inspiring and informative. Dr. Cleopatra is a scie...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 132
In today’s episode, we’re kicking off our new life and creativity series by discussing fertility, motherhood, and birthing new ideas. Understanding reproductive health and fertility can be a complicated topic, and in this conversation, we’re talking about family planning options for those who are considering having biological children. Our guest is Dr. Tiffanny Jones, OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist at Conceive Fertility Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tiffanny Jones became a reproductive en...
Apr 05, 2022•47 min•Ep. 131
In this ask-me-anything style episode, you’re driving today’s topics. It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in with a life update and have answered your questions on air. We’re switching things up and I’m excited to hear your questions coming directly from your voices, and you asked some fantastic questions. In this episode, I talk about… The personal and business changes I’m navigating. Advice for aspiring podcasters. Ways to get back on track with your healthy habits. How to keep your peace wh...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 130
We’re closing out our series on manifestation and celebrating the start of spring with a light-hearted conversation about all things astrology. Have you ever wondered how understanding your personal astrology can help you receive your manifestations? Tune in and find out. Our guest today is Shinobi Robeson of Black Girl Horoscope. Black Girl Horoscope is a supportive community celebrating cosmic wellness for melanated folks and allies. She is incredibly thoughtful in all she shares and exudes Ta...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 129
Have you ever felt impatient while waiting for your manifestations to come through? Same, friend. And I’m talking all about it in today’s episode. Though I didn’t consciously know what manifestation until my 20’s, I realized I’d been manifesting my entire life. In fact, we all have. We all have the power to manifest, and we are all constantly manifesting whether we’re aware of it or not. And when we become aware, we’re able to intentionally tap into our manifestation power. I discuss my personal...
Mar 15, 2022•35 min•Ep. 128
This week on the podcast we get to have an incredible conversation on inner magic and self-acceptance with yogi, entrepreneur, author, and activist Jessamyn Stanley. Jessamyn is an internationally acclaimed voice in wellness, who is highly sought-after for her insights on 21st-century yoga and intersectional identity. To say I’m a fan of her work is an understatement. When I first started the Balanced Black Girl podcast I had a shortlist of dream guests and Jessamyn was on that list, so this is ...
Mar 08, 2022•43 min•Ep. 127
