A Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal Diary

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Cultivating a community dialogue on beauty, culture and career as we experience it. Hosted by Pilar Burgess and Zoe Evans.

Zoe Evans & Pilar Burgess


    • Jan 31, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    The Solo: Zoe's Take on the 20s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 19:44


    Solo-dolo! Zoe is coming to ASFG alone for a thoughts on navigating the 20s - the pressure to maximize and build a sustainable future. She talks about The Defining Decade, how much things can change in 10 years and more. Follow @ourcommunaldiary on IG to stay up to date

    Mindful Manifestation & Setting the Tone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 55:53


    On this episode we're talking about the buzzword of the year “manifestation.” We're diving into popular tactics, methodologies, practices & tools! If you don't know what any of this means or you're well versed in the law of attraction, scripting and EFT this is the episode for you. Catch up with us on IG @ourcommunaldiary --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Year in Review: Reverse Intention Setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 54:20


    Is this thing on? We're back! Pilar & Zoe are back with another episode looking back at 2022 - the themes and events that shaped our year and moving into 2023 with a mindset of intention and asking “what do we want to leave behind and in what areas do we want to grow?” It's the time to plan for another crazy year and we hope that you'll join us on this journey in 2023. Please follow us at @ourcommunaldiary on IG to stay up to date. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Catching Up with Zoe & Pilar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 52:40


    We're back! Happy Sunday everyone - Pilar & Zoe are back with another episode this time it's a catch up! We're chatting about career, life transitions, friends and adjusting to our new phase of life. Keep up with us on IG: @ourcommunaldiary

    Building Organic Content & Cultivating Your Own Personal Style - Demi B.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 38:31


    Welcome back to ASFG, we're thrilled to have @itsdemib - lifestyle content creator, style connoisseur and full time corporate working girl. In this episode we talk all things personal style and fashion, managing major partnerships and staying true to yourself. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Follow Demi on IG @itsdemib and Our Communal Diary @ourcommunaldiary on IG to keep growing with us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Friendship Breakups Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 57:20


    We're back with Friendship Breakups Part 2! You all loved part one so we had to do party two! This episode we're talking about friendship breaks v breakups, forgiveness and becoming friends with co-workers. Follow us on IG @ourcommunaldiary to stay up to date! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Is Plastic the New Normal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 42:21


    Welcome back listeners! This week we're talking about plastic ~ surgery that is. We're walking down the body from head to toe and naming the procedures we would or wouldn't opt into, the pressure on women to look a certain way, celeb influences, poor surgeons and things you can do without going under the knife. Remember to follow us on Instagram @ourcommunaldiary to stay up to date!

    Is Closure A Myth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 39:07


    Welcome back to ASFG! This week we're talking about closure - and Zoe and Pilar are at two different ends of the spectrum on if it even exists! As always stay up to date on the conversations on IG @ourcommunaldiary. Episodes are now biweekly! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Girl Talk: Healthy V's

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 42:30


    On this episode of ASFG we're talking about vaginal health - pH imbalances, gnarly periods & overgrowths of bad bacteria. We're talking our fav probiotics, how we found good doctors and finding the right birth control for you. As always, share your experiences with us on IG @ourcommunaldiary

    None of Us Know What We're Doing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 29:33


    Welcome back everyone! This week on ASFG we're doing a life catch up on all the things that we're thinking about. Pilar chats about her weekend in Chicago and how she lost her voice and Zoe talks about moving to Toronto. Make sure you follow @ourcommunaldiary on IG to stay up to date

    Glazed Donuts: Skincare Tips & Tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 44:05


    Happy Mothers Day from ASFG! This week we're chatting about all things skincare - morning and night routines, serums, moisturizers and RESEARCH! Turn on notifications on our IG @ourcommunaldiary because this week (5/8/2022) we're doing a skincare giveaway!

    Hard Pills to Swallow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 28:37


    This week we're talking hard life truths! From manifestation to dealing with not being liked - Pilar & Zoe share the 6 hard life pills to swallow that they've learned so far. Follow us on IG @ourcommunaldiary to stay up to date!

    Dealbreakers - We're Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 31:35


    Welcome back to ASFG by @ourcommunaldiary we're talking about dealbreakers this week, both in romantic and platonic relationships. Listen to us sound off about mistruthers, friends who you just can't bring anywhere and more. Follow us on IG at @ourcommunaldiary to stay up to date --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #BecomingThatGirl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 33:00


    Who is “That Girl”? What does it mean to become “That Girl” this week we're breaking down what it means to become the best version of yourselves and romanticizing your life --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Stop Dating to Date

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 30:17


    Welcome back! This week we're talking about if and how you know you are or are not ready to be in a romantic relationship. There's so much conversation surrounding how to get into a partnership but not as much on if that's even where you're at in your life and how to determine if you're ready for that next step. As always follow us on IG at @ourcommunaldiary to stay up to date

    Getting Real About Regret

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 52:00


    Welcome back everyone to ASFG! This week we're talking about regret and where we see it's effects most in our lives whether it's family, friends, career, education or love. We invite you to use this episode to journal or discuss with a friend where you see regret pop up in your own lives. Follow us on IG @OurCommunalDiary to keep up to date --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Intuition or Anxiety: Learning to Trust Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 39:23


    Happy Sunday! We're back with another episode and this time we're sounding off with our thoughts on intuition. Pilar and Zoe talk through the differences between intuition and anxiety, following patterns and how we're leaning on our “gut feelings” as we navigate this new chapter in our lives. Please follow @OurCommunalDiary on Instagram to join the conversation and keep up to date with all things A Space for Growth --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Spring Special: An In Person Q & A

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 40:33


    Spring has sprung! In this episode Zoe & Pilar are together recording in person in NYC! We're answering the questions that you want to know about our podcast development, favorite beauty products, being in a different space of life from a year ago & more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    JENTL' Founder Kiana Baldon on Business Integrity & Launching With Poosh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 55:07


    This week's episode is with JENTL' Founder Kiana Baldon (@wahkeykey) and for the female entrepreneurs who are interested in running a start up or experiencing burnout or who want an insider look at what it takes to build a business from the ground up. You'll definitely want to listen to this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What's Wrong With Being Codependent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 37:21


    After taking some time to rest - we're back! This week we're talking codependent relationships, people pleasing and unhealthy dynamics. We want to preface that we are not experts if you believe that you're in a codependent relationship please seek help from professionals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Feeling Alone in a Crowded Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 44:13


    In this episode we're talking about the differences of feeling lonely and being alone. We've chatting about living at home after college v moving away, feeling lonely on Valentine's Day and how to push through your emotions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Burnout: Early Signs & How to Manage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 38:19


    Another Sunday, another episode! We're talking burnout - the symptoms we experience, the links to depression and burnout in our personal lives. We also ponder some unanswered questions like “can you really prevent burnout?” and “is it contagious?” Join us in the conversation this week on burnout and exhaustion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    You're Not “Black” Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 44:54


    Happy Black History Month everyone - in this episode we're talking about our experiences with race and coming of age. We dive into our childhood experiences, being the only Black child in education systems and learning to navigate self love as young Black women. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Friendship Breakups

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 42:46


    Welcome back! In this episode we're talking friendship breakups - why we lost relationships, the roles we've played in the demise of our relationships and losing friends to romantic partnerships --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Brand Building Series Part Three: Diversifying Your Portfolio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 83:22


    In part three of our Brand Building Series we are connecting with entrepreneurial savant Hunter Phelps! Hunter is the founder of Terry Lu Naturals, Hunter's Palette and Phelps Room Designs. We dive into creating a business from the ground up, when you know it's time to diversify your business portfolio and preventing burnout. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why Do I Feel Worse After Therapy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 42:02


    In this episode we're diving into our personal experiences with therapy. We're talking cognitive behavioral therapy, different types of talk therapies and sleep therapy. We get into our lessons learned about finding a therapist, what we learned about ourselves and what our future in therapy looks like. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Boosting (and ruining) Your Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 33:23


    Happy New Year! We are back in 2022 talking about confidence! In this episode we dive into negative self talk, methods to boost confidence, and the impact that our relationships have on how we view ourselves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Love,Career, & Friendships: 2021 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 43:15


    In this episode we dive into the lessons we learned in 2021! We're talking lessons in love, career awakenings and friendship reevaluations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Brand Building Series Part Two: Creating a Brand Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 40:57


    On this episode, we are joined by entrepreneur Caitlyn Moore. Caitlyn is founder of Vital Clothing Collections, a lifestyle clothing brand for every woman. We break down coming up with a brand promise, creating connection with customers and the intricacies of supply chain. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Braids, Curls & Relaxers Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 31:08


    On this episode we're talking hair - how we went from brittle relaxed hair to thick healthy natural hair. We're talking protective styles, preferences and the importance of hair in the black community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Body Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 38:57


    In this episode, we dive into our personal experiences with body image in both dance and gymnastics growing up, managing our own personal expectations against the expectations in the media, loving ourselves through insecurity and more. TW//: eating disorders --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    8 Month Check In: Managing Post Grad Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 36:31


    In this episode we're talking post-grad expectations. Where we are in our lives now 8 months out of college v where we thought we would be in college. We dive into managing our finances, making friends as adults and living up to our own v societies expectations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Brand Building Series Part One: Finding & Monetizing Your Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 29:00


    Introducing the four part Brand Building Series, presented by Our Communal Diary. Throughout this podcast series, A Space for Growth co-hosts will be joined by a selection of inspiring guests, to discuss the beginning journey of an entrepreneurial venture: Finding & Monetizing Your Passion, Building the Brand, Diversifying your Portfolio, and Maximizing your Reach through Social Media Marketing. On this episode we connect with Quentaya Peoples - founder of The Nail Engineer about her passion for design, starting her business, Instagram marketing and engineering. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    YES! We invest in luxury too!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 33:38


    In this episode we discuss the aspirational appeal of luxury, the myth that Black women are less relatable when they have nice things, colorism, influencer-ship and the phenomenon of Black women having to explain why they have nice things. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Space for Questions: The Nuances of Romantic Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 39:40


    In this episode we dive into the nuances of breakups, remaining friends with exes, pressure to be in relationships and more - by reading YOUR opinions. Join us in the episode for you, by you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Just The Beginning: A Conversation on Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 37:41


    We hear the phrase “mental health” throw around a lot - but what does it mean? Join us in an opening conversation around our journey to understanding ourselves. Today's conversation does contain content surround anxiety, depression and eating disorders. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Unpacking Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 41:13


    Friends - our chosen family. In this episode we dive into our childhood best friends, why our platonic relationships are so important to us and friendship green/red flags. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Transitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 45:45


    Transitions are periods of time where we move from one phase of life to another. In this episode, we touch on our acclimation to college, mental health, starting over and the worst advice we've received on moving on. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    “When Do I Feel Beautiful?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 33:03


    What comes to mind when you hear the word “beauty” - is it certain people? Is it an energy? Join our conversation on beauty, discovering desirability, social media, and routines that make us feel like the most beautiful versions of ourselves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Get to Know Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 28:14


    Welcome everyone to the A Space for Growth community - an Our Communal Diary Production. We are so excited to share our thoughts, opinions and personal growth journeys. Get to know your hosts Pilar Burgess & Zoe Evans as we embark on this experience together. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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