Using our voices to break barriers and discuss things that the world is afraid to address, one podcast at a time. Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) Instagram: Arielle: @arielledurant Alicia: @beautyfulm3ss
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On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) discuss the 5 types of men Balance would not date and why. Balance has been single since 2017 and provides her opinion on men she would not date. She's not a dating guru by far, but Water surely thinks she's never going to get anyone after this list. Do the single individuals agree or disagree with this list? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia)catch up since Alicia's Birthday in Cuba. They dive into this week's topic discussing why it appears that African American's appeared to be the most critical race towards one another. They discuss their thoughts on why African Americans are quick to put each other down but slow to build one another up. What are your thoughts? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) they discussed zodiac signs, and how they get along with the different signs. They then dove into the topic for this week, they discussed if they would rather have an open relationship or a monogamous relationship. They discussed their points of view of having an open relationship and their point of view on having a monogamous relationship. By the end of the episode it was clear that Arielle needed structure and Alicia was a free spirit. So which situation would you choose? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) return after the holidays for the first episode of the 2023 year. They catch up on their holiday season and what to expect for the new year. Neither believe in New Year resolutions so they discuss their issues with resolutions and vision boards. So as a follower, what areas of growth do you plan to work on throughout the new year? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discuss friends and keeping the right company around. This week's discussion stemmed from the tragic death of Shanquilla Robinson and how so called "friends" can be your worst enemy. They expressed how they use their intuitions when dealing with any type of person and how real friends in their eyes are those that hold themselves accountable first showing they have a standard and morals. They expressed some decisions they make in regards to friends and how true friends allow you to live in your own truth and in a place of vulnerability and safety. What allows you to consider someone a friend? What would a person need to possess for that title? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) dig deep into the use of "freedom of speech." They breakdown the new trend of people trying to gaslight individuals to spew hate, hurt feelings and provide unwarranted opinions under the notion that it is freedom of speech. They discussed how there are consequences for everything said in life whether good or bad. There has always been consequences and now we are seeing the change in which those that have money are being held accountable for the things they say, What are your thoughts on the use of freedom of speech? Is the speech still free or is it now costing us? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) discuss what the passing of Takeoff from the rap group Migos. They also discuss the issues going on in the black culture as it relates to rap music, glorifying negativity and playing the victim in life. They also discuss their thoughts on Kanye West and his spiraling mental health. They provide their perspectives on the people labeling Kanye a "genius" and his actions the past few years. We all know that the black community and culture has to fix the surface level of their issues before we can really impact the world for the better. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discussed what "Peace" means to them. They broke down how peace is defined and how it is implemented. They discussed how the aura of peace is presented. They also discussed how sometimes people put the burden on others to bring peace into their life in some way. Take a look at your life and determine if you are providing the peace or are you in need of peace? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) discussed silly reasons why they will not date someone or why they would leave someone. They discuss some of the things they look at first when a guy tries to talk to them and if they are turned off. They break down different things that could be dealbreakers for them both. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discuss the uprising of domestic violence again black women from their partners or spouses. They break down their thoughts on why there is an uprising of domestic violence or if social media is just helping to expose it more. They also discuss how there are usually signs prior to the actual actions that men commit and they discuss how there is a lack of legal protection for women in domestic violence situations. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this weeks episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) catch up with one another. Water talked about her mini vacation to New York and the troubles with flights and traveling since COVID. This week they discussed the viral photo of the Florida A&M University student that took a photo shoot in front of the Rattler statute, but she took the photo nude. Due to the nature of the photo, the student has gone viral with some praise and a lot of backlash. Balance and Water discussed their thoughts on the photo, f they felt it was or was not an appropriate photo and if they felt there would be any consequences in the future. What are your thoughts? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia)discuss if they feel like the gender roles and stereotype roles are switching between men and women. They breakdown their thoughts on why roles are starting to transition and why they feel they are changing within society. They give examples as to the different changes from men to women switching roles and how they believe the transition started. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) discuss if love is enough to keep a marriage. They discuss their thoughts on love not being enough to keep a marriage and the different aspects that should be discussed prior to marriage. They discuss how marriage is business arrangement outside of love and sometimes infidelity isn't a dealbreaker in the grand scheme of the marriage when you think about assets at stake. What are your thoughts on marriage? Do you feel like love is enough for a lifetime arrangement until death do you part? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court. They discuss their thoughts on what the overturning means for women, which they already knew, but women still being objectified by white men of power. They breakdown how things will probably transpire moving forward and how there is no longer the separation of state and religion. Since they feel like America has taken 10 steps backwards, they discuss what may be tried to overturned in the future. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance & Water discuss if social media is needed to be successful in with any type of business. Balance and Water, break down how important social media is now for all businesses to help with promotion, review of products beforehand and also to help expand to different clientele. They also discuss the curse that comes with social media and how it's hard to create separation from an individual person and the business due to a business brand. What are your thoughts on social media being the wave to sucess for all businesses in the future? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
Balancing Water is back and in full affect! After a month off, Balance and Water are back with an update of what's been going on since the last episode. They both share how they almost died during that time and how they are bouncing back. Balancing water discuss the new generation and the new process to success and how it's hard to understand based on their generation being built off of hard work. They discuss their thoughts on the death of Kevin Samuels and also breakdown the power of the tongue and how it can affect people's outlook of you even in death. IG: @Balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia)decide to play a game of "Would You Rather." They give their thoughts on 3 questions and then break down different factors that could cause their option to change. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arelle) and Water (Alicia) discuss the pros and cons of being in a relationship vs. the pros and cons of being single. They break down the different aspects of a relationship that should be considered because the different aspects ultimately lead to the cons. They both agreed that pros are subjective depending on the person and what they are looking for in a companion. They discuss the pros and cons of being single and how the biggest negative with being single is the ability for single individual becoming single for too long and adjusting to that lifestyle. They then discuss the prior episode, polygamy, and if they would ever consider being polygamous. They discussed if they would rather be the wife in the relationship or the girlfriend brought into a polyamorous relationship. What are your thoughts on being single vs. being in a relationship? IG: @arielledurant Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia)discuss polygamy. They discuss the definition of polygamy and they dissect their thoughts on if they think polygamous relationships are the new wave or if it is just an excuse for male's to have more than one woman. They discuss what they think some positives are for being in a polygamous relationship compared to being in a traditional relationship. It has been stated that monogamy is a western culture thing and polygamy is normal in many other cultures around the world. Could you be in a polygamous relationship or is loving 1 person enough? Let us know your thoughts. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discuss their thoughts on the Oscars and the infamous slap from Will Smith to Chris Rock. They discuss their thoughts on the overall Oscars and how the slap affected the show. Arielle and Alicia differ in their thoughts and their stance on who was wrong. They discuss the possible consequences, if anyone was let down in the process, and the possible future. IG: @Balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia)discuss and debate on the topic of how the bill should be split when at an upscale restaurant. If anyone is unfamiliar with an upscale restaurant, when it comes to paying there is usually one big bill or may a bill split in two at most no matter how many people are with a party and gratuity is already included. So Arielle and Alicia discuss their thoughts on how the bill should be split, if it should be split evenly, if someone should pay more than others and what they would do if someone ordered more but wants everyone to split their portion evenly. They discuss the awkwardness when the waiter comes out asking, "whose paying" and no one speaks up. They discuss and debate the different scenerios that may arise as well as problems. They both ultimately came to the conclusion of either going with a small intimate crowd or going alone to avoid any issues. If you're out with a group of friends, who's paying the bill? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulmess Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) discuss how the know if they have the passion or love for something in life. Alicia states she doesn't have passions but more so obsessions and that is shown by the amount of energy she puts into something until she is ready to move forward. Whereas, Arielle believes that she knows she's passionate or loves something by how much of her personal time she gives up to entertain other things. They also discuss individuals trying to fulfill purposes they "think" they are supposed to be fulfilling due to needing some successful validations in life. How do you know if you're passionate about something or someone in life? Do you need clear signs of your purpose in life or are you living to fulfill things you're passionate about? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia)discuss the twitter footage of a female performing an adult act at a girls night paint and sip event. They discuss the phrase "Birds of a Feather Flock Together" and if they believe that phrase to be true. They breakdown if they think the friends of the female are into the same acts or if they were just as shocked as the other guests at this event. They discuss how they would handle the situation if that was their friend and they were in attendance with her. They discuss how the females actions can affect their relationships at home by having doubts raised by their partners because of a friends actions. They end the conversation by discussing if they were given an ultimatum to choose their partner or the friendship, which would they choose? Which would you choose? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discuss the positive and negative effects of social media. They discussed how social media is highly necessary and amazing for businesses trying to reach a larger audience in less time with less work. They discussed the power social media has of influencing others all over the world. On the downside social media has a way of making individuals feels like they know celebrities, influencers, etc. on a personal level. Balance and Water break down the effects of how individuals can tend to compare their life to others they see through pictures or statuses. They discuss the opinions of others and trolls that can cause individuals to battle depression amongst other things. What are your thoughts on the power of social media as it impacts people positively and negatively? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discuss the highly debatable questions of "What do you Bring to the Table?" They both break down their interpretation on what that question means. They discuss their thoughts on how the question is mostly likely asked incorrectly for prompting the wrong answer that men are looking for. They point out that facts that most times, the question is a cheat sheet to narrow down the person they are dating or a pre-requisite to fill the voids within themselves through another person. What are your thoughts and perspectives on this highly debated question? How would you answer this question if asked? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia)discuss why they feel that morals and values in regards, to life, relationships, loyalty, etc are hard to come by. They discuss what they feel let to this transition of morals and values being the norm to now being non-existent. Balance believes the transition of change started with social media. She believes that social media allows people to make their own interpretations of what the definition of loyalty, morals and values allowing them to make unrealistic expectations of those definitions. Whereas, Water feels that the transition is simply a slow and steady change with time. She compares the older generation and the way they implied and enforced morals and values and how the transition has changed with less enforcement. What do you think has fueled this change in morals and values? Let us know your thoughts. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
The first episode of 2022, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia)catch up for the first time in the new year. They reflect on their thoughts of what they expect 2022 to be like as compared to 2021. They also discuss how what they expect out of themselves and how they would like to expand as individuals into the new year. They are over the cliche, New Year, New Me mindset, but are transitioning into a New Year, new experiences mindset. What's your reflection going into the New Year? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia)discuss what "Cuffing Season" is. They discuss what they think cuffing season is and what cuffing season consists of between two people. Though neither of them have participated in cuffing season, they both believe this time of year is fall/winter but the ultimate reason this is cuffing season is because most people don't want to be alone during the family-oriented holidays. They depict how they envision cuffing season going as well as when cuffing season will end. Their biggest advice for those participating in cuffing season is end things as the cuffer not the cuffed. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water(Alicia) catch up on each other's Thanksgiving. They discuss how their Thanksgiving went and also discussed how they intended for their day to go. They discussed if their Black Friday and if they did any shopping. Both Arielle and Alicia agreed that they had no intentions of shopping on Back Friday, but Cyber Monday was more of their speed. They then jumped into this week's topic by discussing their top 3 things that a guy has to do in order to receive a gift this upcoming holiday. Do you think, there should be stipulations on giving a gift to someone or should no one get a gift unless things are official? Let us know your thoughts. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautfyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) discuss the Erykah Badu concert this past Sunday. They discuss the performance and other neo-soul artist and how concerts for them are becoming rare. Then they dive into this week's topic of women and accepting accountability for actions and decisions we make as well as forgiving themselves. They break down the transpiring situation between artists, DaBaby and Danileigh, they discuss the role both artist play in their toxic situation. Many times as women we tend to point the finger anytime someone treats us wrong on any level, but we rarely look within to analyze what we tolerated, what made the other person feel comfortable with mistreating us or what did we continue to accept and forgive the person for. No matter what others due to us, the biggest part of learning, growing and healing is forgiving ourselves for how we contribute to unhealthy situations. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia)discuss their thoughts on Summer Walker's latest album, "Still Over It." They break down her being equivalent to Mary J. Blige but just for the new generation in regards to her using her pain and expressing them in her music. They then discuss the new Netflix film, "The Harder They Fall." They discussed the stellar cast, the acting and how the film exceeded expectations for a western film with cowboys. They then discuss other movies that have come out that are good options to watch. They discuss books being turned into books and how sometimes movies don't do the books justice because of characters being given an image. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discuss Brittany Renner and if she is really trying to trap younger men. There is the labeling of her trapping or trying to trap men due to interacting with younger crowds. They discuss how men are creating a negative narrative of her because she has been successful in all her intentions. Do you think women can trap men into having children? Or do men need to be help accountable for their decisions in women. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com Balancingwater@yahoo.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) pick up where they left off on last week's episode in discussing red flags. Arielle and Alicia discuss how to address our own issues before addressing others. Ironically there is a new trend on social media with many people addressing red flags that they've seen or experienced. Most of them are funny, but they also show how others can quickly point out others trauma or issues but never reflect on what they may have done to trigger others actions. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this weeks episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) catch up on what they've been up to the past 2 weeks. They discuss Miami Carnival and also brunching with the girls before diving into this week's discussion. This week they discuss if they feel that someone raised on love can handle someone being raised on survival. They both break down their interpretation of the top before explaining their perception of the two different individuals. They discuss how the upbringing of both plays a huge role in who they are molded as, how obtaining professional help has to be a priority and they address how healers tend to attract the broken. What are your thoughts on this topic? Do you feel like the healer can heal a broken person before they become a broken individual? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) catch up on growing a part from friendships before discussing this weeks topic. The topic this week comes from an advice letter that was found on Instagram (refer to @balancingwater for letter). The letter discusses a wife seeking direction after she finds out her husband had been cheating on her after the mistress passed away and the mistress was possibly pregnant with his child. While finding out this information, her husband lets her know he is grieving his mistress and can't focus on their marriage or counseling for their marriage. Now if you were in her shoes, what direction would you go? What would be your advice for her? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this weeks episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) caught up on what's been going on the past week. They discuss the those that obtained the PPP loan and what the repercussions should be. They discussed what they would do if they received a PPP loan and what they would do. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulmess Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discuss cosmetic and plastic surgery. They provide their thoughts and feelings on plastic surgery in general and how they feel about people choosing to get enhancement surgeries. They both agree that everyone has choice and right to obtain enhancement surgery but the issues sometimes lie when surgeries are obtained with outrageous expectations or results. They break down their thoughts on why plastic surgery is popular more than ever now and what they think the driving force of plastic surgery is. Is all surgery ok? Or do you feel like some people choose surgery for enhancement without realistic images of themselves? Let us know. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this weeks episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discuss the Prefontaine Track and Field Classic and ShaCarri Richardson. They discuss on their thoughts on ShaCarri Richardson leading up to the Prefontaine Classic, how she had little respect for her opponents since winning the Olympic trials and her lack of sportsmanship. They also discussed, black America and them enabling the mindset that ShaCarri has and not understanding that it's not about the loss, but about the actions and display after the loss. Though both, Arielle & Alicia, thinks that ShaCarri ha a bright future, but before she can conquer her goals she'll first have to humble herself, work hard and compete more with less talking. What are your thoughts on ShaCarri Richardson's 100m race and the aftermath? Let us know on IG or by email. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulmess Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) discuss why women have to date down when they get to a certain financial status versus men being able to date up when they get to a certain financial status. They discussed the differences in the financial status between men and women and how they view finances. They discussed how men correlate a higher financial status as power and women correlates a higher financial status as a means to not need a man but want them. What are your thoughts on the financial statuses of a partner in a relationship, does it matter if they make more or less or do you not see a price tag when it comes to love? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discuss the show Put A Ring On It. The discuss the dynamics of the relationship between Darion and Alexia and the bombshell of him actually cheating while on the show. The discuss if the show was used as an excuse to cheat for Darion or if the decision to go on the show was a terrible idea all together considering the circumstances. Check out some of the episodes on OWN and let us know your thoughts. IG @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this weeks episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discuss the situation with rapper DaBaby and accountability. They breakdown and discuss the wreckless and insensitive comments made at Rolling Loud in Miami. Arielle and Alicia discussed the negative and false narrative painted by the rapper, they broke down their thoughts on him being held accountable for his statements and if they were in agreeance with the current path that other venues and headline concerts are taking. What are your thoughts on rappers being held accountable? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water(Alicia)discussed doing business with family and/or friends. Alicia provided an update on the renovations of her shop and how the initial finish date has been pushed back a week and partially due to the a contractor hired being family. They discussed the cons with doing business with family, the struggles with family taking advantage of time and the high expectations compensation when the business reaches success. Though there are some positive success stories with working with family, the horror stories from the bad family business situations has tainted both Arielle and Alicia's thoughts. What are your thoughts on working with family and friends? Do you believe that working with those close to you can be successful? Let us know your thoughts. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) discuss the keys to unlocking happiness. They breakdown the key points that help them become grounded and channel their energy to positivity. They point out the benefits of having self care days, surrounding yourself with happiness and positive energy and the power of putting yourself first while going through this process. How do you find your way back to happiness? Feel free to let us know. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this weeks episode of Balancing Water they catch up on their week before they dive into if it takes a degree to get the cheese. They discuss if in today's day if a degree is necessary to get to the bag or if social media is the new wave to expand into entrepreneurship. They discuss the pros and cons of social media as it applies to entrepreneurship and how getting a degree is not a thing of the past. They discuss the difference ways to educate yourself even if a 4 year degree isn't earned. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss
Ob this weeks episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) discuss the difference between an Alpha and Beta personality. They provide insight on if they think that an alpha can be submissive from the work environment to relationships. They also discuss how beta personalities could evolve into being an alpha and they provide some advice into how to transition. What would you consider yourself; an alpha (man/woman) or a beta (man/woman)? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discuss if they would date someone or be friends with someone who is a little jealous. Arielle has noticed that she may be a bit more "passionate" as she likes to say, about people that she cares about. But, Alicia seems to think that those are strong characteristics of jealousy and insecurity. They discuss their perspectives based on actual situations and break down if they would be able to be involved with jealous individuals. Would you be ok with a jealous friend or partner? Let us know your thoughts. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia)discuss a clip on IG from a couple that attends a therapy session and lack of sex becomes one of the major issues. Arielle and Alicia discuss if they would be able to stay with their partner if they were not having sex often. They break down their stances on this subject and also discuss what they consider sex "often" to be in a relationship. Take a listen to the clip on our IG page and let us know your thoughts on this discussion. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) take the time to catch up with each other. They discuss what has been going on with each other, discussed if they are getting the vaccine and veneers. Arielle discussed her trip to NY the past weekend and all of her adventures in the Big Apple. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this weeks episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) discussed if they could repair any relationships once a lie has been told. They break down their views on how they take being lied to from different individuals and how the different level of lies that may be told. Arielle makes it clear that being lied to is almost for sure a deal breaker since all respect is lost. On the other hand, Alicia doesn't mind giving others the opportunity to explain why they lied , if they have or had a solid relationship with her. What are your takes on being lied to? Can you repair a relationship once someone has lied? DM or email us your thoughts. IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) & Water (Alicia) catch up and discuss upcoming vacation destinations including New York. After discussing upcoming vacations, they dive into this weeks topic discussing if they would ever consider promoting a sneaky link to the main position. They discuss the different rules and stipulations that comes with being a side chick/man and the different scenarios that can arise from the situation. Knowing the way you and a sneaky link moved and the different situations, would you be able to see a possible future with a sneaky link if the opportunity presented itself? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Balancing Water, Balance (Arielle) and Water (Alicia) they catch up on their Easter Sunday. They discuss the different types of Brunch's with bottomless mimosas. They discussed the Verzuz battle with Earth, Wind & Fire vs. The Isley Brother's and discussed Ron Isley's beard. This is brought them to the discussion of dating older men and the possible benefits. What are your thoughts on dating older individuals? IG: @balancingwater Balance (Arielle): @arielledurant Water (Alicia): @beautyfulm3ss Email: Balancingwater@yahoo.com Balancingwater@gmail.com