Flowers from Natives

Listen in to this thought-provoking podcast that blossoms with captivating discussions about the pressing issues shaping our world. Join your hosts, YAC and VP, along with author, entrepreneur and activist, Kymone Freeman, as we delve into the depths of the global water crisis and its profound impact on vulnerable populations. In this episode, we unravel the complexities of the water crisis, examining its far-reaching consequences and the communities it disproportionately affects. Music Credit: New World Water by Mos Def. https://www.amazon.com/Nineveh-Conflict-Papi-Kymone-Freeman/dp/1947492608. https://www.ewg.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In this episode, we take a short, but sweet deep dive into the pros and cons of being single, and how to love yourself while you're at it. Listen in, as we add our two cents to this never ending topic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

Another short and sweet episode to introduce a fancy word, but more importantly an essential practice in our everyday lives. Tune in to hear step-by-step instructions on how to implement equanimity into your world that allows you to be balanced and non-reactive. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

Listen in as we discuss some easy and everyday ways to find fulfillment in everyday tasks that anyone can do. I'm dropping million dollar game for FREE NINETY NINE! You're welcome! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

Just a mini episode to help remind folks that self care comes in many forms and the importance of filtering as part of your self care and well being strategy. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

There's definitely something in the water and we're not referring to Pharrell's concert! What's going on in Jackson, Mississippi and other areas around the country are not anomalies. Listen in as we discuss root causes and how you may be able to get more informed about your own drinking water. Leave us a message on your community's water quality as part of a future episode on this important topic. As always, LIKE, LISTEN, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! Click the link below to see the quality of your drinking water. https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

There's probably as many definitions of success as there are blades of grass in a lawn. Listen in as we approach the concept of success from a slightly different angle and explore the “keys” and “drivers” to success and how subjective it can be. Hear how we frame it in a way that can help just about anyone find success in just about any endeavor. https://solo.to/yameenthemft --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In this episode, VP and YAC discuss the concept of "Grappling" and how we utilize various "weapons" and defense mechanisms to gain advantage in human relationships. Listen in as we take a quick but deep dive into the differences between compromise and sacrifice, as well as what's necessary to attain and how to work toward truly "WIN-WIN" outcomes.  Movie audio credit: Redbelt (2008) Fullscript Dispensary link: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nurishfarms Landing page link: solo.to/yameenthemft --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In this second part of our two part series on parenting, VP and YAC look to capture that “push” and “pull” phenomenon that parents aim for when trying to protect as well as cultivate moments of growth and skill building. Can you answer the question of how many “decision points” you face on a daily related to parenting? Leave us a message. Tune in to hear our estimate and as always, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE. https://solo.to/yameenthemft --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In this two part episode, YAC and VP discuss parenting children in today's environment, the risks of overcompensating/over-protecting, or if there is even such a thing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In our first episode of the New Year, YAC and VP discuss their views on pandemic fatigue, cognitive distortions and how people can view the same event in such different ways! As always, follow us on Instagram, share, subscribe and support. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

No, this isn't the episode where we talk about that one time we left Faith Evans at the alter! (Insert laugh track) This is, however, the episode where we discuss what it takes to step out on your “skinny branch” and explore the actual ingredients to taking that leap of faith. Listen in as YAC and VP give you the ingredients to the recipe of stepping out toward the unknown. As always, share, like and subscribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

YAC becomes a Great Uncle! Join YAC and his eldest nephew Jabari as he discusses recently becoming a girl Dad. Listen in as we discuss the special role of being a "Girl Dad" and how a young father enters into his role with doubts, fear, concerns, yet courage. We can't wait to have the baby on a future episode to share how he's doing, as a father, so far! LOL.  Music Credits: John Mayer (Daughters) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In this episode, YAC is joined by his favorite middle child, Neenah "BEANS", as she articulates her adolescent perspective toward the concept of HAPPINESS. Listen in as we extract some refreshing perspectives that can often go dormant as an adult. We boldly take on happiness, life and career goals, and the question of which is tougher: Trying your best and falling short of a goal, or not doing your best and falling short of a goal? You won't want to miss this thought provoking and unique episode... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

Just off of dropping his new ebook, "Anxious Soul", YAC discusses with VP his experience becoming an author, but more importantly the role of Anxiety and unique and different ways to view it in order to live a panic-free life. Listen in as we chop it up about something so many can relate to and how to begin addressing that nagging feeling that so many struggle with every day. To pick up your copy of the ebook, just click the link below and get to reading! And to all the folks that have already ordered their copy, your support is noticed and very much appreciated...  https://solo.to/yameenthemft --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In this episode, YAC and VP are very excited to be joined by the incomparable Dom, daughter of VP. Hear how this phenomenal young lady takes her shot at her dreams, making things happen in Hollywood, as well as the pivotal role her father played in her life. Tune in to hear the million dollar T-Shirt idea of the week, what brand dog food VP feeds Atlas, and YAC's struggles with getting into the "Blacksonian" Museum. All this and more on this special Father's Day episode of Flowers from Natives. As always, this episode is sponsored by Nurish Farms & Herbs. Visit the website , https://solo.to/yameenthemft to get all your professional grade supplements, at great prices, with over 20,000 products, and get back to your best health!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In honor of the upcoming Juneteenth Holiday, YAC and VP are joined by Toya Carmichael, from S.E. Washington, D.C., by way of Lynwood, California. As a natural "connector", Toya coordinates Carmichael Community Connections D.C. Black Business Pop-Up Shop, celebrating its one year anniversary on Saturday June 19th 2021. Listen in as Toya shares her story of why she's so passionate about her community and the importance of community-building in such a unique and fun way. Join us as we chop it up and put you on to a great event that you won't soon forget. Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear which podcast is the best she's ever been on! Spoiler alert, it starts with "F" and rhymes with "BOWERS"! And as always, this episode is brought to you by Nurish Farms & Herbs. Visit the website https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nurishfarms to get all your professional grade supplements, at great prices, and get back to your best health! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

What would LOVE look like without any memory of past PAIN? How about the idea of loving and living separately? Is it possible to be in a long-lasting relationship and not even be under the same roof? Listen in as YAC and VP explore some deep diving topics around love and relationships. Another MUST LISTEN episode! As always, this episode brought to you by Nurish Farms & Herbs. Visit the website https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nurishfarms to get all your professional grade supplements and get back to your best health! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In this episode, YAC and VP philosophize on everything from motivational fuel systems to the power of belief systems, and how we often confuse those beliefs with fact. What's a better motivator between fear and love? Is it the Lollipop "Guild" or "Kids" that are represented? Listen in as we take on some heady topics all in search of TRUTH!  As always, this episode is brought to you by Nurish Farms & Herbs, your safest source for practitioner-grade supplements. Click the link below to supplement your wellness journey. https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nurishfarms --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In this episode, YAC and VP go in about life's many questions, such as "Is there more good than evil in the world?", or "How many bad things go wrong in the average person's day?", even "Is the world going to pot, or are there good things on the horizon?". Want to know the answers to all these life-changing perspectives and many more? Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out! https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nurishfarms --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In preparation for Mother's Day, help out YAC and VP put together something special for all the momma's out there! Go to the website, www.anchor.fm/flowersfromnatives, look for the "message button" on the screen and leave a brief message wishing someone special a Happy Mother's Day, tell your favorite momma story, or simply define what motherhood means to you. We'll string these messages together and start airing them on Mother's Day and throughout the week if we get enough participation. Help make this Mother's Day special, giving out our own version of flowers with Flowers From Natives.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

This one is almost too much to squeeze into one description! On this episode, join YAC and VP as we remember our ability to do a show without a guest and show just why we in this game! Another dope conversation between friends on topics such as Work-Life Balance, Time as a commodity, the importance of being poured into by others and so much more. Another MUST LISTEN episode. And don't forget to visit Nurish Farms & Herbs for all your supplement needs. Link below! https://solo.to/yameenthemft --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

Joing YAC and VP as they get Health Class remediation from a Wiz-Bang OB/GYN, Dr. Hawkins, on all the women's related health questions they never got a chance to raise their hand for in middle school! Listen in as VP tries really hard to not tell any corny jokes and YAC does his best impression of someone who knows everything there is to know about women's health. As an added bonus, drop in to Nurish Farms & Herbs, your full service wellness/herbal supplement dispensary with over 20,000 professional-grade products to choose from to help with Stress Support, Anxiety Relief, Detoxification and many other needs. Follow the link today! https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nurishfarms --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

How many of you remember your Principal from grade school? Regardless of whether you do or not, times have changed and so has the role of an administrator. Join YAC and VP as we chop it up with a dynamic, modern Principal, Margo Gross. Listen in as Margo educates us on what role a principal plays in today's educational setting and the challenges that come along with it. There's a ton of schooling that goes down in this episode as it proves to be another 'must-listen'! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

From Caine, to Lyles to Bishop...YAC and VP are joined by the energetic, accomplished and incredibly resilient Keisha as she chats with the guys to discuss her challenges and triumphs as an elite athlete, mom, life-coach and manager. Join us as we discuss how one juggles multiple incredibly important roles, as well as how they all sync into the one goal of harnessing the power of teamwork and utilizing the "community" to raise each other up.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

See what happens when Rylee Mae takes the mic. On this junior edition, mid-week bonus episode, one of our favorite little people gets her podcast debut and we think you'll see that it's utterly incomparable. There's simply no holding back Rylee Mae! Help Rylee Mae get her ice cream by listening in and sharing. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

Join YAC, VP and another home town special guest, Cindy Isler. Listen in as this Entrepreneur, Author, Mentor, Mom, Life Coach, etc. walks us through the "P's". We're covering everything from Puppies, to Pandemic, to Preparation, Pacing, Procrastination and the power of Perspective. Journey with the gang as this phenomenal woman discusses the importance of getting out of your own way, how to know when we're procrastinating as opposed to being patient, and the need to move at the pace of God. It's PREPARATION TIME! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

Can a person be born multiple times? Why do boys get treated differently than girls when they experience pain? What is deprogramming, why is it necessary and how would one even begin that process? Want the answers to these questions and many more? Well, you'll definitely want to listen in as YAC and VP are joined by Winston, a military veteran and man who's learned the importance of self-work. Listen in as the fellas tackle topics not discussed enough amongst men.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

Who's the one person, quite possibly, holding the key to YAC realizing his dream of being the true President of the Sade Adu fanclub? You'll just have to tune in to hear the answer! Join YAC, VP and our special guest, executive artist-Jeffon, aka Jake Poitier as we talk shop about navigating tough terrain, overcoming life's circumstances, defying the odds and actualizing dreams, if even from a different vantage point at times. Listen in as the guys discuss the entertainment industry, growing up in D.C., and how Jeffon went from Simple City to traveling the world, and making his hometown proud along the way... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

"Community organizing is all about building grassroots support. It's about identifying the people around you with whom you can create a common, passionate cause. And it's about ignoring the conventional wisdom of company politics and instead playing the game by very different rules."-Tom Peters In this episode, YAC and VP are honored to sit with Mr. Bob Hoffman. A journeyman in life and a steadfast warrior in community organizing. Bob embodies the importance of giving back and planting trees for the next generation that he knows is not his to sit under. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

YAC and VP are joined by the amazing Adelai Brown, who's an accomplished author, speaker, mother and so much more... Listen in as Adelai takes over the show and describes how being The Heart Coach allows her to help save people from their broken hearts. Everything from recognizing that you're in pain to why you're broken, all the way to life after your "transplant". This is another must listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

Joined by our special Guest, Nzinga Tull, YAC an VP discuss our hometown, Washington, D.C. and its aim to become the 51st State, feminism and politics. Tune in to hear how many times YAC gets called a "Bamma", but more importantly, from a phenomenal SISTAH and her thoughts on various worldly things. It's almost too much to describe, so you'll have to just take our word for it. It's another great one... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

Join VP and YAC as we are joined by Dr. Shareefah, @yourneighborhoodpsychologist, just in time for Valentine's Day. Listen in as this phenomenal wife, mother, professor and psychologist helps us tackle the big question of how to celebrate your love during a pandemic! We also manage to get into what women want from their partners, how to better communicate and of course how to invigorate your sex life if it's a little deflated this Valentine's Day! Our special gift to all our lovers out there! How often should you hug your partner? How often should a couple be getting BIZZAY? You'll have to tune in to find out! Enjoy... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In this episode, YAC and VP are honored to be joined by Chanelle Angelique, writer, filmmaker and multi-talented entrepreneur as she uses her creative talents to uniquely shed light on mental illness within relationships and the path to mental wellness, through the medium of film. Just off the historic Inauguration, we bounce our conversation off the amazingly timely poem by Poet, Amanda Gorman. Hear everything from where we find "light in the never ending shade", seeking harmony and how we begin to repair "if only we dare" on 'The Hill We Climb'. Hear Chanelle share tales from her own journey in maintaining her whole self as she climbs that hill we call life.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

Back for MORE??? We don't blame you! In this follow-up episode, because our good friend Sultan was dropping some MAJOR knowledge on relationships from his experiences as a single father and dating after 40, we had to come back for the sequel. This is another "note taker" episode that both men and women will absolutely learn some new angles on some old concepts. As mentioned in episode 1, that dating game is ONE MEAN HUSTLE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

YAC and VP are joined by an old friend and what many would consider a reneissance man in his own right. Listen in as we tackle some weighty issues around life and dating after divorce, co-parenting special needs children and the strange and often confusing world of online dating. Tune in to hear Sultan's views on all this and more. If you ever wanted to hear a male's point of view on topics such as "soul-mates", placing women on pedestals and the impact of social media on the inflation of the ego, then this is the episode you've been waiting for! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In this fourth episode, join us as we sit with another great guest, Kisha Coston, who wears many hats, but hasn't forgotten how to 'straigten her crown' along the way. Listen and hear how Kisha's powerful testimony surrounding self-care has transformed her into a powerful motivator for others and how you too can use the Four A's along your journey of growth! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

In this episode you'll want to get something to write with as we'll be soaking in some SERIOUS knowledge about nutrition with our special guest from Bear Nutrition & Herbs, Njeri the Herbalist, Nutritionist and Dietitian EXTRAOIRDINAIRE! And of course, we couldn't not talk about the recent SEIGE, RIOT and BREACH of the U.S. Capitol earlier this week. Strap in and enjoy the ride! https://www.bearnutritionandherbs.com/product-page/sunshine-in-a-bottle-bundle-prevention-and-acute-support-made-simple https://www.bearnutritionandherbs.com/product-page/antiviral-bundle-105-second-wave-infection-support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

It's only our second episode and we already come bearing GIFTS!Listen in as we look at the uncanny relationships between holiday spending habits, your grocery bills and financial health. Get a financial tune up from a very special guest and hear YAC and VP's FAVORITE THINGS for the holidays. YOU GET A FIRE PODCAST, YOU GET A FIRE PODCAST, YOU GET A FIRE PODCAST!!!!!

This inaugural episode starts out strong as YAC and VP take on the Coronavirus, Vaccines, Pandemics and the cynicism behind it all... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flowersfromnatives/support

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