Happy Black Girl Narrative

As 2024 ends, it's time to reflect and reset. In this episode, we're diving into life audits, figuring out what's serving you and what's not, and setting intentional goals for 2025. Let's step into the new year with clarity, purpose, and a plan to thrive.

In this heartfelt episode, I open up about my experience with healing as I embarked on a new phase of healing focused on self-love and genuine connections. This summer, historically challenging, became a time of self-discovery, where I embraced activities that brought me joy and committed to self-accountability. Join me as I reflect on these lessons, emphasizing the importance of self-respect, healthy boundaries, and prioritizing well-being, transforming my relationships with others.

In this episode we go into the importance of perspective when working on reprogramming your thoughts into a more positive mindset. Check out the YouTube channel for more things Happy Black Narrative @happyblacknarrative!

Hey happy Black babes. In this episode of the Happy Black Narrative podcast, we're following up on our last episode “getting to know yourself” and talking about the things you can learn about yourself once you begin taking care of yourself. Be sure to rate and listen to Happy Black Narrative podcast anywhere you get yourself podcast. Leave a comment and subscribe! Instagram: @HappyBlackNarrative

Welcome our first video of the Happy Black Narrative podcast! In today's video, we delve into the essential journey of getting to know yourself and why it's so important. Follow us on social media @HappyBlackNarrative Listen to the podcast on any platform you go to for podcasts! Don't forget to leave a review and follow for more content from Happy Black Narrative!

In this episode of Happy Black Narrative I'm talking with Sabreen Dawud, a senior at Howard University and my line sister (Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.), about living in our singleness and prioritizing our relationship with self. Together, we talk about navigating life as single Black, queer womxn. Sabreen and I share our personal experiences and offer insights on finding fulfillment, purpose, and joy within ourselves. Through our shared experiences, prepare to be inspired, empowered, and equipped with the tools to embrace your singleness and cultivate a deeper connection with the most important person in your life: you. About Sabreen: Sabreen Dawud is a senior journalism major at Howard University from Jersey and is also my line sister! She's passionate about social justice and Black womxn empowerment and uses her platforms uplift those in the community.

In this episode we have our first guest on the podcast, Jada Wesson creator of BLVKPSYCH. BLVCKPSYCH, a digital wellness space destigmatizing mental health and integrating social issues in how we as a society view mental health. BLVKPSYCH was created by Black creator Jada Wesson in an effort to bring mental health awareness to the Black Community and expand the conversations we have on the topic of mental health. In this episode we go over the importance of mental health education in Black spaces and Jada's experience in working in the Black Wellness space. We talk about slow-living, the anti-hussle culture, and what it means to slow down and prioritize rest. We also talk about self-awareness, the key to staying true to yourself on your healing journey and the impact it can have in your relationships as well as your personal relationship with yourself.

In pride month inspired episode I get vulnerable about my experience with gender identity and being non-binary. I hope to provide the insight that I've learned bout exploring my gender to those who are navigating their own, or simply want to understand better. Again this is MY personal experience and i am by no means represent a collective. Follow the podcast on instagram @happyblackgirlnarrative Send me an email! happyblackgirlnarrative@gmail.com Liking what you're hearing? Leave us a review!

In this episode I talk about my recent experience with healing and what I've learned from going through a hard time. I go over the importance of offering yourself grace in your journey and steps you can take to move forward gracefully. Follow the podcast on instagram @happyblackgirlnarrative Send me an email! happyblackgirlnarrative@gmail.com Liking what you're hearing? Leave us a review!

As we move into 2023, this is a the perfect time for self reflection, goal setting and planning. In this episode, I offer advice on reflecting on the past year and setting your new year resolutions.

In this episode I go into topics of imposter syndrome, HBCU culture and community, and why you should choose an HBCU. As I'm officially one month into my freshmen year at Howard University, I wanted to talk about my transition from going to a predominantly white high school to a historically Black university.

In this episode I talk about how the social and political injustices that impact the Black community in america effects a Happy Black Girl's mental health. I offer some resources and tools to better navigate mental health.

In this episode I talk about what it means to step into your power, how it furthers ur healing journey, and how you can do it, while offering some insight from my personal healing journey.

On June 24, 2022, I found myself in front of the U.S Supreme Court, fighting for the right to autonomy after SCOTUS overturned Roe V. Wade. In this episode I bring you multiple accounts, live from the protest and get straight into it.

In a society where you aren't expected to survive, practicing self care is a revolutionary act. In this episode, I stress the importance of implementing a self care practice in your activism. Along with advice that I've learned from influential Black women activists

On March 18, 2022 at Western High, a peaceful walk-out in response to the “Don't Say Gay” bill turned into a riot fueled by homophobia and racism, as students that were FOR the bill fought against the walk-out. This event was a very traumatic experience for me, as I, a Black gay person, stood there and realized that many people at my school saw ME as a threat to their community. This is my story.

This short episode taLks about the importance of The CROWN Act that passed in the US House of Reps. On Friday March 18.

In this episode, I talk about my personal struggles with mental illness and suicide and how I've grown from it.

I talk about setting boundaries, accepting change, and handling the frustrations that come with pivoting as I recount the lessons I've learned from 2021. Follow my personal account on instagram @preetivicki and follow the podcast on all social platforms @happyblackgirlnarrative

I talk about the deeper understanding I've gain, and continue to gain, on what it means to love myself first.

After taking a little hiatus, I'm back with a new episode on what I've learned during the difficult time I went through that led to a major and positive shift in my life.

When things aren't all sunshine and rainbows, it's okay to let it out. In this episode I talk about how oversharing and venting is actually a healthy way to clear your energy and can be important to building relationships.

In this episode I talk about the value in taking time off yourself to rest and how crucial it is for productivity and success. I speak of the little but important lessons i've learned from showing myself compassion, patience, and understanding during my times of need.

It is your time to step out of your mental comfort zone and start thinking big. In this episode Vicki Dubs is letting you know that this is your time to shine.

In this episode, Vicki Dubs gives tips on how to use affirmations and how they can help you raise your vibration, manifest your goals, and further your self-love revolution.

Vicki Dubs shares her experience with journaling, how it impacted her life, and how it can help you.

Start off your own self-love revolution with Vicki Dubs as she explains the major building blocks to your own revolution and how to conquer and achieve your self love goals.

Vicki Dubs explains the ‘How To' on starting and using a Manifestation Journal to attract all of your desires.

This first episode of the Happy Black Girl Narrative Podcast gets a little into detail about what this new podcast is about. Get to know the host and her goal for the podcast.