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Hey Sis! We are half way into 2022 and we are checking in. In this episode Sage (@sagethesag) and Ness (@___simplyness) talk self-love, personal growth, and finances in midst of what seems like another chaotic year. Ness challenged Sage with 2 journal prompts, both hosts answered the following, "How do I define beauty? When I visualize this definition do I see myself? What seeds can I plant to draw in more financial abundance? Do I believe I am truly capable of this?" Join our conversation at @BGOSTHEPOD to find all related content.
In this episode of But Go Off Sis the Podcast, Ness and Sage discuss religion and spirituality. We explore how our previous experiences in religion shape our spirituality and who we are. We discuss the influence culture has on religion as well. Can you be religious and spiritual? What is the "universe"? Can you thrive as spiritual being without community? What role does community play in what you believe? Share your thoughts with us at @BGOSthepod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
In this episode Sage and Ness discuss what it means to be emotionally available in all types of relationships. They reflect on times where they weren't emotionally present and how they worked through it. At what age did you realize you were being emotionally available? What behaviors and patterns have you learned as a result of experiencing emotionally unavailable people. Join our conversation on our IG @BGOSthepod.
Hey Guys! Happy April and Welcome to this Month's episode. In this episode Sage and Ness discuss Interracial Dating in the Black Community. Is dating interracially exclusive to black men? Are black women expected to marry black, if so - why is this the only expectation. Why is everyone so concerned with who we date? Our advice - Black WOMEN, go where you are loved and celebrated. Black MEN - mind the business that pays you and stay outta black womens business - respectfully. Join the conversation on our Instagram (@BGOSTHEPOD).
Happy One Year to But Go Off Sis, The Podcast! In this episode Sage (@sagethesag) and Ness (@___simplyness) celebrate 1 full year of BGOS, and discuss their experience as newbie podcasters. They revisit their reason for creating a podcast, and explore future plans for the pod. Sage hopes to have move live/and in person events, and Ness hopes to invite more guest speakers in the future. Nonetheless, Sage and Ness express their gratitude to everyone who has tuned in and followed them along on this new journey. Later in the episode, Ness shares a tweet from a dusty who claims "Black women are shallow?" Tune in to our episode to hear our clap back as we define what it TRULY means to be a Material GWORL. Shameless Plugs Sage: In-Form Sports @informsports.tv https://www.informsports.co/ Ness: K Cheyenne Beauty, Licensed Esthetician @k.cheyenne.co https://www.kcheyenne.com/home
Happy Black History Month, Sis! In this episode Sage and Ness discuss Black History Month and the woes of a Natural Hair. First of all, why are schools only teaching the generic historical black history and not recognizing Black History is AMERICAN history. Second, whew, being natural is so hard but we wouldn't change it for anything. Embrace those kinks or curls and that new growth sis.
Happy New Year! Jk... the year really starts in February. In this episode Sage and Ness discuss their trial month "January 2022" and the long term effects the pandemic has left on them both socially and in work spaces. While giving their unsolicited opinions on work they also talk intention setting for the new year, what realistic goals look like, and their need for consistent self reflection through out the year. Let's not have 2022 be ghetto y'all!
In this episode of BGOS, Ness (@simplyness___) and Sage (@sagethesag) continue their three part series on "cuffing season" after a brief self-care hiatus. They discuss what relationship readiness looks like for them and how that may differ for others, particularly men. Ness describes how a co-dependency is a major
In this episode of BGOS, Ness (@simplyness___) and Sage (@sagethesag) are begin a three part series on "cuffing" season. They share some tea on how dating has been going for them and their thoughts on virtual dates during the peak of the pandemic. Ness talks about wanting to be courted and being over the dating scene. The ladies also dive into their differences between dating, courting, and talking. Shameless Plugs: Ness: @thebrownskinco Sage: @thesaigenoelle https://open.spotify.com/track/6fLPDLzo5oAUxSP3YiBxV1
In this episode of BGOS, Ness (@simplyness___) and Sage (@sagethesag) are sharing parts of letters they wrote to their inner child. They touch on things they would tell their younger selves, things they needed to hear then, and the way this experiences have shaped their views. Shameless Plugs: Ness: @hookedonphanac Sage: "Sweet Life" on HBO Max
Happy July and Happy Minority Mental Health Month. In this episode of BGOS, Ness (@simplyness___) and Sage (@sagethesag) are discussing Mental Health as it pertains to being black. They touch on therapy and what it is like for Ness as a black therapist and Sage's journey to finding the right therapist. Shameless Plugs: Ness: Goddess Council - IG: @goddess.council Sage: Liberate: Black Meditation App - App Store
On this episode of BGOS Sage (@sagethesag) and Ness (@simplyness___) spill the tea on graduating undergrad, grad, and having to live adult life and go to work DAILY. They touch on the unspoken feelings that most of us experience during the many transitions we experience from leaving our teen years to falling right into the hood we thought we couldn't wait to join *Adulthood*. Shameless Plugs: Ness: IG: @trainingwithlb IG:@writtenpurposeorg Sage: Amazon: Positive You: A personal growth journal for women by Shelah Marie
In this episode of BGOS, Ness (@simplyness___) and Sage (@sagethesag) are discuss Self Care. They dive into the importance of tending to yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally, as well as address the unpopular belief that Self Care is Selfish. Shameless Plugs: Ness: IG: @honeydippednaildesigns https://www.honeydippednaildesigns.com/ Sage: Netflix: Marriage or Mortgage
"Umm.. Sis, you are not my friend.." Whew, maintaining friendships after college is HARD. Adulting adds a special form of ghetto to friendships that we did not expect. In this episode Ness (@simplyness___) and Sage (@sagethesag) explore navigating friendships in your mid 20's. We get into the tea of sticking to boundaries, taking some much needed personal time, and deciding when to end a friendship. Shameless Plugs: Ness: IG: @velora.skin https://www.veloraskin.com Sage: Lifetime: Married At First Sight (Season 12)
Welcome, Take a Seat at our table. In this episode meet Ness (@simplyness___) and Sage (@sagethesa), two Haitian queens exploring the woes of adulting. We're here to dish out the tea, and laugh and cry a little in the process. Join us as we introduce our new baby "But Go Off, Sis" (@bgosthepod) the podcast.