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I am so excited to tell you all about my experience at the 5th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival!  I had such an amazing time connecting with other black podcasters and content creators and exchanging knowledge and information.  But, I also didn't want you to just take my word for it!  I've invited K. Wilkes, host of the Pondering Thoughts Podcast to the show to share her experience as a first time particiapant and new podcaster.

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This week, I invite Morgan Williams of the I Vow Podcast on the show to unpack a clip from the Social Proof Podcast that talked about the ettiequte around inviting your friends to outings.  Are you obligated to invite all of them all of the time?  Do you knowing invite them to things you know they aren't interested in? Are you justified in feeling a way if you're left off of that group text?  We cover IT ALL and then some!

Drop down below or head over to IG or FB and let us know what you think!

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This week I go on a solo rant about some of the responses and reactions I've seen and heard regarding the fabricated dissapearance of Carlee Russell.  I have LOTS to say and y'all KNOW I'm never afraid to share it!  So tune in and let me know what you think!

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It's no secret that homelessness is an epidemic that is plaguing not only my hometown of Washington, DC, but every city across America.  Once you throw mental illness into the mix, its a recipe for an even larger problem.  

This week's guest, Urla Barrow - Cheif Executive Director of Hyacinth's Place - talks to us about what she and her organization is doing to eradicate these issues, one woman at a time.  She also dispels some myths about the homeless population, provides some statistics and lets us know what we can do to help.

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What it do Black People!? This episode is all about skin care - the do's and don'ts and the tips and tricks to keeping your black beautiful and your melanin moisturized!

Licensed esthetician Essence Coleman stops by to spill the tea from a professional standpoint. I learned alot and you will too!  And if you live in the DMV area, I encourage you to give her a call...she does AMAZING work! 

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If "life be life-ing" was a podcast episode, this would be it!  This week I'm dropping some gems about what to do when life decides to. be a _________ (insert whatever word you choose) and derail even your most carefully made plans.  As always, I get a little transparent about my shortcomings and how I'm getting through them just like y'all. 

I also pay homage to one of the best to EVER do it, the late, great Ms. Tina Turner - the inspiration for this episode.

Leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts on this topic...I'd love to hear them!

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What it do y'all!  On this week's episode, my girlfriend Shawna stops by so we can discuss the mental toll it takes on a person to be healthy all their lives and then receive a life altering diagnosis.  We also delve into health disparities in the healthcare system surrounding women of color and the importance of being your own health advocate - both for yourself AND with your doctors.

We also discuss our love for the show Living Single!


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This week's episodes is all about ripping the mask off and embracing our insecurities and flaws.  I hope that by the end of this show, we all recognize that the things that we tend to be the most insecure about are the things that make us beautiful and different from everyone else. 

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It's another solo rant!  Y'all asked for it and I'm obliging!

This week, we discuss how our relationships do and SHOULD change with our parents as we get older and move into different phases of our lives.  In my opinion, I think the relationships we have as adults with as our parents is awesome - IF it's done in a healthy way. 

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