#241: While anxiety and depression are commonly discussed, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often goes unnoticed, especially among Black women, leading many of us to feeling hesitant to seek help. In this episode, I’m joined by licensed therapist and Clinical Supervisor, Saraa Lee (LCSW) from NOCD, for a conversation about mental health, misconceptions in the healthcare industry, and how OCD can manifest into our daily lives. Together, we discuss the ins and outs of OCD, Saraa’s experience li...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 356
#240: It’s officially summer so you know what that means – it’s the season for feeling your best! In today’s solo episode, I’m guiding you through a detailed roadmap to becoming your healthiest, happiest, and hottest self yet. From invigorating workout routines to rejuvenating skincare secrets and everything in between, I’m covering all the essentials you need to thrive this summer! Catch up on these glow-up episodes: Episode 236: How to Become Your Highest Self: Essential Glow-Up Tips with Jaz ...
Jun 14, 2024•48 min•Ep. 354
#239: Do you struggle with expressing yourself? Or feel like you need a safe space to go to when things get hard? Journaling is a powerful tool that allows you to live life more intentionally, helping you discover your truest interests and passions. But figuring out where to begin on the page can be tough. So today I’m sitting down with entrepreneur and founder of wellness brand Inside Then Out , Nya Jones for practical tips on how to approach starting a journaling practice through prompts, guid...
Jun 11, 2024•56 min•Ep. 353
#238: Contrary to popular belief, doing 'good work' alone may not be enough to progress in your career. For many of us, strategic moves are essential to propel our careers to the next level! So in today’s episode, I’m sitting down with founder and CEO of ColorComm and author of the bestselling book “What Do You Need?” Lauren Wesley Wilson for tips on how to advance your career through building a strong network, delivering exceptional work, and making a lasting impact in your workplace. We also t...
Jun 04, 2024•45 min•Ep. 352
#237: Have you ever felt like your hormones were off? Or wondered why your menstrual cycle is irregular? Have you experienced painful periods? If so, you're not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with entrepreneur and founder of My Happy Flo, Necole Kane for an insightful conversation on how menstrual and hormonal health can affect your overall well-being. From what a healthy period looks like, to what to expect when you come off of birth control, Necole shares tips for managing period ...
May 28, 2024•57 min•Ep. 351
#236: Imagine the version of you who is living your dream life. What habits does she have? How does she talk to herself each day? Listen to day’s episode to develop the habits and mindset you need to become her. I’m excited to sit down and chat about all things glow-up with content creator and wellness influencer, Jaz Turner. Tune in for tips on how to kickstart your self-improvement journey through reframing your thoughts, investing in yourself, and finding wellness tools that unlock your highe...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 350
#235 Over the last decade, ‘girlboss’ culture has convinced us that we’re superwomen who can have it together all of the time. But that’s not always the reality, and we’re ready for open conversations that embrace the REAL qualities that lead to success! Today, we’re welcoming award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and author of “Simplify The Hustle,” Sherrell Dorsey for an in-depth conversation on how to simplify your approach to success through reframing productivity, prioritizing self-care, ...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 349
#234: Are you healing or are you coping? Today I’m sitting down with content creator and host of That Conversation, Tarek Ali for an honest chat about how to prioritize your mental health and take care yourself during hard times. Whether you are in survival mode or in a season of rebuilding trust, Tarek offers amazing tips and tools on how to set new standards for yourself, be patient with your progress, and learn how to identify what your feeling in order to move forward. We Also Talk About… Ta...
May 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 348
#233: At the beginning of the year, I moved to New York City and started working as a full-time podcaster and content creator. In today’s solo episode, I’m opening up about the challenges I’ve experienced so far, what changes I’m making to support my mental health, and how I’m using new wellness tools to spark my next creative endeavor. Catch up on my other solo episodes: Episode 220: How I Became A Full-Time Podcaster Episode 222: How to Make Friends in A New City + Am I Oversharing with My Fri...
May 07, 2024•33 min•Ep. 347
#232: What does it look like to be in your power? In some instances, power can be a bold proclamation, and at other times it can be a calm, quiet knowing. When we aren’t in our power, we can feel stuck, burned out, or like we aren’t living up to our potential. However, we can learn how to reframe our relationship with power to use it as a tool for growth. Today I’m sitting down with entrepreneur, author, and founder of Woman Evolve, Sarah Jakes Roberts for a powerful conversation on how to build...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 346
Feel confused about all of the conflicting nutrition and wellness information out there? You’re not alone! It can be really overwhelming and confusing to figure out what will work best for you. Thankfully, nutrition can be a lot simpler than we think. In today’s bonus episode I’m sitting down with registered dietitian and CEO of Culina Health, Vanessa Risetto for pro tips on how to make nutrition simple. From protein intake to gut health issues, Vanessa and I get to the bottom of nutrition trend...
Apr 26, 2024•49 min•Ep. 345
#230: We’ve heard the term “girl’s girl” before and understand what in means in theory to support other women. But what does it actually look like putting it to practice? Today I have the pleasure of sitting down Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Dr. Joy is a licensed psychologist and the host of the award-winning podcast Therapy for Black Girls. We have an in-depth conversation on sisterhood, why community is vital for our well-being, and how to create meaningful connections with other women in our live...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 344
#229: In today’s episode we’re celebrating Black Maternal Health week by discussing the ways you can be more attune to the seasons of our bodies. Understanding the power of your hormones, menstrual cycle, and fertility can be a game changer and serve as a guide for how to move with your energy no matter what season you’re in. Our guest is Latham Thomas, the founder of Mama Glow – a global maternal health and education platform serving women along the childbearing continuum. Latham serves as a vi...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 343
#228: Have you ever had a life-altering experience change the way you view friendships and dating? Today’s guests certainly have, and we’re getting every detail of their experience from reality TV to dating on the sidewalk. Today I’m sitting down with hosts of the new podcast On The Sidewalk, Chelsea Vaughn from Season 25 of the Bachelor, and Cashay Proudfoot from Season 3 of Love Island. From big chops to experiencing heartbreak, Chelsea and Cash dish about what it’s like to grow, love, and evo...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 342
#227: Are you living or are you existing? Today, we’re getting back into our wellness girly roots with Peloton instructor Kirsten Ferguson for tips on how to take back control of your life, move through challenging pivots with grace, and learn to enjoy the process of becoming the best version of you. Kirsten offers amazing advice on evolving alongside your purpose, taking your power back, and the importance of living instead of existing on autopilot. We also talk about… How Kirsten manifested he...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 341
#226: We often think of creativity as a means to get to an end result. We create for a final product, or create to get good feedback. But what if we reframed how we looked at creativity to see it as a source of healing instead? Today I have the honor of deep-diving with author and filmmaker of the award-winning memoir and Netflix series From Scratch, Tembi Locke, on ways to stay grounded, take inventory with yourself, and find healing through self-expression and artistry. We also talk about… Tem...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 340
#225: Today’s episode is dedicated to the literary lover girls. Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Kennedy Ryan. From spicy characters to strengthening women’s relationships with themselves, Kennedy shows us the parallels between romance fiction and key lessons we’re all learning on our healing journeys. She also takes us behind the scenes of the latest romance novel in her Skyland series, This Could Be Us (Don’t worry, we don’t share ...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 339
#224: Have you ever felt like you were getting in your own way? Or wondered if you’re undermining your success? That’s what we’re unpacking in this episode. I’m excited to sit down and chat about all things success and embracing a soft life with this week’s guest, Morgan DeBaun. Morgan is a new mom and the co-founder and CEO of Blavity Inc. overseeing brands like AfroTech, 21Ninety, and Travel Noire. She is also the founder of Mor Matcha and the host of her own podcast “The Journey with Morgan D...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 338
#223 Past money conversations on the podcast covered topics like budgeting and paying off debt but those are just pieces of the financial wellness puzzle. For many of us, we need to expand our capacity to earn and receive more. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with self-made millionaire and founder of Hello Seven , Rachel Rodgers, for tips on how to raise your financial ceiling, set bigger money goals, and create million-dollar habits that help you earn more over time. We also talk about: Ho...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 337
All month long we’ve been talking about friendship – how to make new friends, reconnect with current ones, and ways to support and grow with each other as the seasons change. This week I’m back with an all new Q&A where I answer your questions about friendship. I share my thoughts on losing friends to distance, ways to make friends in a new city, how to attract aligned friendship, and more. Catch up on these friendship episodes: Episode 218: Starting A Business & Building with Your Frien...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 336
Turn your notifications on– the group chat is open! This week Les and her besties, Sequoia Holmes and Kimberly Hill, get together the for the ultimate kiki. From their most embarrassing social media moments to their favorite celebrity crushes, the girls round up commentary on womanhood, relationships, lifestyles, and habits they’re loving and leaving out in 2024! Together, the girls revisit how they first met, share new business ideas, and reveal the keys to lasting friendship in your 20s and 30...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 335
A few months ago, I put in my two weeks notice at my tech job to pursue working on this podcast full-time. In today’s special bonus episode, I’m sharing what my career trajectory looked like up until that point, all that went into the decision to make the leap, and what’s next. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 213: Time to Enter Your Successful Era Episode 207: The Truth About Working Towards Your Dream Career with Blake Newby Episode 201: Nicole Walters on Redefining Success, Creating the Lif...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 334
As we get older, it feels like opportunities to make friends diminish. Even finding the time to maintain the friendships we already have can feel more challenging. Between busy schedules, demanding jobs, family obligations and other responsibilities, we are left with little time for socializing, wondering how to be closer to those who make us feel like home. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with female friendship coach and educator, Danielle Bayard Jackson for tangible tips on how to overcom...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 333
We've all been there. Late one night you and your friend come up with a business idea that will change the world. But is it actually a good idea to start a business with a friend? Today, I’m sitting down with Justine and Natasha, co-hosts of the 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose podcast for an exciting conversation on how to start a business, keep friendship sacred, and collab creatively with your closest friends. Justine and Natasha have been best friends since high school and turned their love of reality ...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 332
We kicked the year off discussing what it means to have success in your career, creative endeavors, dating life, and money habits. Today the conversation around what success looks like in other areas of your life continues! This week I’m answering all your questions on how to navigate your own successful era and ways you can fine-tune your habits and routines to get closer to what you want this year. Have a question you want answered in an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 331
Knowing how to manage your money is one of the most valuable skills you can have, and the start of the year is the perfect time to re-evaluate your finances. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Caitlyn Kumi, founder of Miss EmpowHer, for tips on how to manage your money, invest for the future, and create financial habits that feel less overwhelming and more aligned with your goals. We also talk about… Navigating your early career and how to manage a salary for the first time Monthly budget...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 330
Over the past few years, dating has gotten a bad reputation. But whether we love it, or hate it, relationships are a big part of life, and dating is how we get there, so let’s reclaim it and make our experiences positive. Today, we’re welcoming back celebrity dating coach and host of the award-winning podcast, Dates & Mates, Damona Hoffman, for an in-depth conversation on how to rewrite your narrative around finding love. We also talk about… How to overcome dating burnout Discovering your pi...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 215
Have you ever been imitated? Or had your ideas shared by someone else? Have you felt like you’re the first person to blaze the path your on? If so, you are the blueprint and it’s time to embrace it. In today’s episode, I’m deep diving with host and creator of Naked Beauty, Brooke DeVard, on how we can start creating our own seats at the table (or better yet– make our own tables!) Together, we discuss navigating double standards, overcoming criticism as content creators, and setting the standard ...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 329
Calling all the girlies who want to level up this year– you have been officially summoned. It’s time to enter into your successful era! The successful era is all about recommitting to the habits, routines, and lifestyles that make you feel happy, healthy, thriving, and most importantly, like the best version of you! From wellness to finances, I’m helping you map out your year of success and make growth your new best friend. I also talk about… How to create your own definition of success Key ways...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 328
I failed at every single thing I set out to accomplish this year. I didn’t reach not one goal– but guess what? That’s perfectly okay ! Today, we’re reflecting on the year we had, setting new goals, and discussing what it means to put a “why” next to everything you want to achieve in order to set yourself up for success! We also talk about… Why you shouldn’t beat yourself up over what you did or didn’t achieve Setting goals out of vanity versus meaning Multi-year goals and habits The journey and ...
Dec 26, 2023•37 min•Ep. 326
