Everyday Colloquies's Podcast

Sometimes we must quit if we want to win!

Above all else, protect your peace and do not give anyone the keys to control you through your emotions. 

Extraordinary Moms: Part II celebrates another mom in honor of Mother's Day. This episode features my sister, Sochel Dandy. Sochel is a mother of three, a wife, an author, and a business owner. Tune in to hear all about her recent book and this mom's new ventures.

In honor of Mother's day, I interviewed one extraordinary mom, LaShonda Jean-Jacques. LaShonda is a wife, a mother, a business owner, an author, a blogger, and a life coach. She shares her faith journey after losing her mother at a young age and how she manages to juggle her many roles. Her approach is realistic, transparent, and relevant.

Ever been busy all day, but by the end of the day, you look back, and you've accomplished very little? That's because staying busy and being productive aren't created equally. Tune in as I go over a few helpful tips for staying on task and getting more done in less time!

On Part two of the Natural Hair Journey, I talk with two melanin queens at different stages in their hair journey. 

Happy last day of Women's Month-let's end it with a PERIOD.

As women, we are constantly told that there are limited seats at the table when all we need is a bigger table. We have to change the narrative ourselves, be a leading example of what is possible. But we can't do this alone. There is room for all of us, and we'll get there a lot faster if we work together. 

I share my podcasting journey: lessons learned and how I had to overcome my self-doubt. Each failure and attempt allows us to eliminate what does not work and gets us closer to what will work. 

A phenomenal woman is a woman in the workplace, a woman in the home, a woman fighting for equal rights not only for herself but for her sisters, for her children, and generations to come. A phenomenal woman walks in in grace and greatness. A phenomenal woman is you. 

Growing up with three older sisters, I never learned to do my hair until I became an adult. Deciding to wear my hair naturally has been one of the most liberating, empowering, and challenging journeys. 

I sit down with a college friend, Chelsea Tesheira, as we reminisce about our college experience and share some of our most memorable experiences. 

We've all heard it before; the average human attention span is shorter than a goldfish. Add a pandemic to the mix, the ability to work from home, and all of the other factors at play, and it's no wonder we have a hard time focusing on any task. Here are a few tips to help you stay focused. 

In this episode of "My journey, My story," I enjoyed chatting with a dear friend, Elessia "VA" Bignall,  as she shared her journey with endometriosis, fibroids, and patient advocacy. 

Let's be real-adulting is hard! I sit down with Samantha Mascary, founder of the Adulting SOS blog, as we discuss her blog's future and gives us insight into the world of adulting. 

Happy New Year! A clean slate awaits us to make this year a success. Don't roll over all of the negative drama to this new year. Let it go and begin afresh. 

Our holiday celebration may look a little different this year, but there is still so much for us to celebrate. I take a trip down memory lane as a few previous guest speakers share with us their favorite holiday traditions and memories. 

I sit down with guest speaker Antony Padilla as we dive into his love and gift of content creation and listen to the reading of his new piece, "Our Lady." 

Let's talk about the origin of Halloween and some of the eccentric rituals.

The world projects so many expectations on us about becoming thirty. Throw out the societal expectations and embrace this cathartic adventure. 

Sometimes we need to get away for a while, whether that's physical or mental; take the time to enrich your body, mind, and soul. 

Beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and skin tones. Guest speaker, Melanie Bethancourt, M. Ed, B.S.,  had to cancel the defective standards that society had programmed her to believe and realized that you must first love thyself. 

There can only be one winner. I step into the center ring to determine the age-old question's answer, which option is superior--tea or coffee? 

If first you don't succeed, try, try again. Guest speaker, Dr. Candace Olusola, Pharm.D.,  shares her story of downfall and perseverance. 

Election season is always a topic of hot debate. Though we may try to avoid politics altogether, the fact of the matter is politics intersect and affects each of our lives. I sit down with guest speaker, Summer Taylor, as we discuss voting history in America and the importance of voting. 

Many of us have tried different drugs at some point in our lives, but what causes someone to become addicted to a substance? I sit down with substance abuse counselor, Camille Beck, to discuss the complexities of substance abuse. 

2020 has been an emotional roller coaster for us all. Sometimes we need to pause, process, feel, and grieve. 

Choosing to face our fears is a big decision, but choosing to continue living in fear is not an option at all. We all have what it takes to conquer our fears; sometimes, all we need is a little encouragement. 

I sit down with sex and relationship therapist, Dace Mars, as we dive into the world of sex and intimacy. 

Each day we are faced with hundreds of choices. These choices have the power to shape our destiny. However, for many of us, making these decisions can be so mentally exhausting that we become paralyzed and are unable to make any decision at all. 

It's ok and completely normal to feel like you don't have it all together in life. It's not ok to dwell on those feelings and internalize them to the point where you're unable to enjoy life. Let it go, be mindful of all the things you've already accomplished.Show up and pay attention to this current life you've been given or you'll miss out on so many experiences along the way.

Waking up in the middle of the night, unable to move or speak, can be an alarming feeling. It's said that 4 out of every 10 people have suffered from sleep paralysis. Tune in as I sit down with sleep specialist Dr. Amita Shetty, MD, as she dispels the myths and helps us gain insight into the crazy world of sleep paralysis. 

We've all encountered toxic people in our lives. They leave you feeling inadequate, continually disappointed, or as though you are always the one to blame. If your spirit is continually unhappy or uneasy, listen to it. If, after being in the presence of a certain someone, you continuously leave thinking less of yourself, shameful and depressed, or just angry and downright drained, that might be a sign that this person is toxic. Tune into everyday colloquies on your major podcast platform as Natalie Mevs gives us useful tips on setting healthy boundaries when dealing with those who exhibit toxic behaviors.

How are you doing? Often we ask this question without the intent of genuinely listening or even sticking around for an answer. To say that 2020 has been a bizarre year is an understatement. Many of us are fighting silent battles daily, stricken with anxiety, and other stressors. Join me on Everyday Colloquies as I speak with our guest speaker, Shanise Williams, as she shares some useful tips and ways to cope during these stressful times. 

We all have specific triggers that get us worked up, and no matter how hard we try to let it go, we can't, or can we? Take the time to listen, learn, and unlearn some of the unhealthy behaviors and biases that you harbor. You'll soon realize that the things that often irritate the heck out of us have very little to do with the person performing the act, but instead, reveals much about our character. 

Tell me all about that one peculiar thing you did today. Don't stress it; chances are you're just an unidentified genius! Sometimes, we feel our brain isn't functioning just right, and we become a little overwhelmed; These are just symptoms that 32 million of us geniuses share. The world will thank you later. 

Earnestly chase after those dreams that keep you awake at night. Respect your abilities, accept your talents, lean in, and embrace new opportunities. Be bold, dream big, and touch the stars. Your new journey awaits you. 

A personal journey through the years of my encounters with racism in America. As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to gain momentum, I hope that these words are encouraging but, most importantly, drives you to be an ambassador of change.