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Our live show at the Kennedy Center was AMAZING! Enjoy the audio.  Until next time, take good care of yourself yall.  PRE-ORDER HOW WE HEAL: https://www.alexelle.com/buythebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex speaks to author and coach Octavia Raheem to discuss the power of pausing, getting still, and rest as self-care.  Connect with Octavia here: https://octaviaraheem.comOctavia Raheem Follow her here: @octaviaraheem ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with the founder of @transparentblackgirl to discuss the power of transparency, being who you are as firm of wellness, and taking care while Black. Connect with Yasmine here: @YasmineJameelah Learn more: Transparent & Black ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down to talk with business owner Sydni Russell to discuss boundaries in business, honoring our capabilities, and self care.  Shop Jill Marie Boutique: http://www.shopjillmarie.com/ Connect with Sydni: @sydnipaige_ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with poet and storyteller, Fanny Kearse, to talk about using our words to connect with people and telling our truth. Connect with Fanny here:  https://www.instagram.com/fannykearse https://fannykearse.com/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with photographer & founder of Woke Beauty, Riley Reed, to chat about mental health, her Bipolar 2 diagnosis, self-care, and connection. Connect with Riley here: www.wokebeauty.com @wokebeauty @rileyblanksreed ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with singer, songwriter, and personal power practitioner, Rhonda Ross, to talk about standing in our self-worth, doing our soul work, and rebalancing ourselves. Connect with Rhonda: https://therhondaross.com/ Subscribe to her newsletter: https://rhondaross.bulletin.com/ Follow Rhonda: https://www.instagram.com/therhondaross/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with Marisa Renee Lee to discuss her new book Grief is Love.  Buy the book here: https://www.marisareneelee.com/grief-is-love ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with the founder of Apothekary to discuss accessible health and wellness, inner calling, purpose, and trusting our gut.  Connect with Apothekary: https://www.instagram.com/apothekaryco/ Shop Apothekary: https://apothekary.co/discount/ALEXELLE  COME TO THE FINALE SHOW IN DC:  https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2021-2022/hey-girl-podcast-live/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex shares about her new podcast co-hosted with fellow author and walker, Libby Delana. Listen and subscribe at the links below. Subscribe to Alex's Gratitude Weekly Newsletter: https://alexellewrites.bulletin.com/subscribe Subscribe to Libby's newsletter: www.thismorningwalk.com/subscribe COME TO THE FINALE SHOW IN DC:  https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2021-2022/hey-girl-podcast-live/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with artist and mother, Erica Garcia to discuss healing, self-choosing, and overcoming self-doubt to find self-love. Connect with Erica below: @abundantly_erica Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/abundantlyenough COME TO THE FINALE SHOW IN DC:  https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2021-2022/hey-girl-podcast-live/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with artist Alessandra Olanow to talk about drawing feelings, grief, and not judging ourselves through the peaks and valleys of our lives.  Connect with Alessandra here: https://www.instagram.com/aolanow/ Buy her body oil here: https://www.feelingaok.com/ Buy her book here: https://www.alessandraolanow.com/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down and talks about letting go and fear. Recorded on 1/27/22. COME TO THE FINALE SHOW IN DC (almost sold out):  https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2021-2022/hey-girl-podcast-live/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with Amber Rae to discuss her new book, unlocking our answers, leaning into our truth, and honoring our true self.  Connect with Amber here: https://www.instagram.com/heyamberrae Buy her book: https://www.amberrae.com/answersarewithinyou COME TO THE FINALE SHOW IN DC:  https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2021-2022/hey-girl-podcast-live/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with Chanel Lewis, to discuss inner wisdom, adjusting to life being untidy, and growing through the pain of change. Connect with Chanel here: https://www.instagram.com/whosclew/ COME TO THE FINALE SHOW IN DC:  https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2021-2022/hey-girl-podcast-live/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can reach Raquel Vazquez by email at hello@empoweredblock, her website www.raquelavazquez.com, @raquelavazquez on LinkedIn, and @raquel.a.vazquez on Instagram. Connect with The Empowered Block via the links below: website  social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook). For Consulting Services and/or Career Coaching: Inquire at hello@empoweredblock.com about our community development advising services:  affordable housing, economic development, community engagement, racial equity, and program evaluation projects.  If you are a BIPOC community development professional, reach out to us at hello@empoweredblock.com or  https://www.empoweredblock.com/contact so that we showcase your work on our platform. ______________________________ COME TO THE FINALE SHOW IN DC:  https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2021-2022/hey-girl-podcast-live/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with sexuality doula and author, Ev'Yan Whitney to discuss sensuality & sex, their new book, and staying in union with ourselves.  Connect with Ev'yan here: https://www.instagram.com/evyan.whitney/ Buy Ev'Yan's book here: https://www.evyanwhitney.com/sensualself COME TO THE FINALE SHOW IN DC:  https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2021-2022/hey-girl-podcast-live/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down for a check in about the ending of the podcast and her excitement for new beginnings.  Get tickets to the live show here: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2021-2022/hey-girl-podcast-live/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex talks to lifestyle blogger and content creator Sakura Considine about healing, learning who we are again, not being okay, and taking care of ourselves in new ways. Connect with Sakura here: https://www.instagram.com/sakuraconsidine COME TO THE FINALE SHOW IN DC:  https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2021-2022/hey-girl-podcast-live/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with the author of Do/Walk, Libby DeLana, to discuss the healing power of walking, grounding down, reconnecting to ourselves, and finding presence in each step of the way.  Buy DO/WALK here: https://www.thismorningwalk.com/buy-do-walk Follow Libby on IG here: @parkhere and @thismorningwalk Learn more about This Morning Walk: https://www.thismorningwalk.com/about ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with author Chloe Louvouezo to talk about her new book "Life I Swear," finding belongings and self-care.  Connect with Chloe here: https://www.instagram.com/chloe_dulce/ Buy her book here: https://www.chloelouvouezo.com/ Follow on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/lifeiswear/ Listen to her podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gYvVhfzQK99nCQS3a8LU0 ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with Life Alignment Coach Didier Sylvain to talk about the truth of who we are.  Connect with Didier here: https://www.didiersylvain.com/ Buy the Coherence Deck here: https://www.didiersylvain.com/products/coherencecarddeck Follow Didier on IG here: @__didiersylvain__    ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with teacher, writer, and knitter Brandi Cheyenne Harper about life purpose, breaking through fear, her new book, and knitting as an act of radical self-care.  Pre-order Brandi's book here: https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com/knitting-for-radical-self-care  Follow Brandi on IG here: @brandicheyenneharper COME TO THE FINALE SHOW IN DC: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2021-2022/hey-girl-podcast-live/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Alex sits down with editor, author, and writing coach Chelene Knight to discuss building a sustainable writing practice, self-care, and her literary studio Breathing Space Creative.  Learn more about Chelene's literary studio here: https://www.breathingspacecreative.com/ Follow Chelene here: https://www.instagram.com/bsc_literary_studio/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A snippet from Alex's interview with Corey Allen of The Astral Hustle Podcast.  Full episode here: https://www.cory-allen.com/theastralhustle ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with Breathwork coach and author, Ashley Neese, to discuss the power of breathing as self-care and getting back into our bodies by way of mindfulness. ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with the co-founder of The Good Trade to talk about creating a meaningful and sustainable life, autonomy in our lives, and being motivated by self-care as community care.  Connect with The Good Trade: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodtrade/ Subscribe to The Good Trade here:  https://www.thegoodtrade.com/ ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with artist and author Adam J. Kurtz for a raw conversation about mental health, starting from the ground up, writing books, and creating a life. His new book, YOU ARE HERE FOR NOW, is a gem. Pre-order it below.  Connect with Adam here: @adamjk Buy his work here: https://shop.adamjk.com/ Buy his new book YAHFN: https://bookshop.org/books/you-are-here-for-now-a-guide-to-finding-your-way/9780593192184 ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with mother & entrepreneur, Kirsten Bennet, to discuss her new children's clothing line Boby, the importance of centering black children, and starting a business from scratch.  Support Boby Here: http://worldofboby.com ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with Dr. Monica Mo about redefining health and wellbeing, being guided by gut instinct, and creating a foundation that inspires women to heal and seek within.  Connect with Monica at wellseek.io or over on Instagram @wellseek Learn more about their women's mental health initiatives at seekher.org ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raw reflections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with author and body image advocate Mary, of Mary's Cup of Tea, to discuss body image, self-love being an evolutionary journey, and showing up imperfectly. ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with graphic designer Christina Scotch to discuss learning as we go, graphic design, and self-trust.  Connect with Christie here: @quotesbychristie ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with the founder of Sophie James Wine to discuss taking risks, failure not being an option, and creating a path out of our passion. Connect with Sophie here: @sophiejameswine Buy her wines here: www.sophiejameswine.com ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with actress + producer Tika Sumpter to discuss finding our peace, being in Hollywood as a black woman and mother, self-care in work and life, and self-advocacy.  ———— The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex sits down with Mariam to discuss how her interests of equity, diversity, and inclusion have been interwoven into her passions of making desserts, which has unexpectedly turned into an opportunity to fundraise for causes dear to her heart.  Mariam can be found at @madewithlovebymariam (on Instagram).  You can order from her directly through her DMs.  Currently, pick-ups for her desserts are happening in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  ———— The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Join Alex's Gratitude Daily newsletter here: https://bit.ly/gratitudedailycommunity Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex sits down with writer and founder of the Our Mother's Garden Podcast, Satya Nelms, to discuss the gift of disconnection, the complexities in maternal relationships, and trusting in our worth. Listen to Satya's podcast: www.satyanelms.com/ourmothersgardens Connect on IG here: @satyanelms ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex sits down with poet Jacqueline Suskin to discuss writing practice, the power of words, and self-care.  Buy Jacqueline's book: http://www.jacquelinesuskin.com/ Connect on IG here: @jsuskin ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming at you live from New Mexico. Chatting about purpose, traveling alone, being open to life. The inn I mentioned: https://lospoblanos.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Car Talk: Friend Breakups and Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex sits down with author and home cook Julia Turshen to discuss food, comfort, self-care, and her new book Simply Julia.  Buy Julia's new book: https://www.juliaturshen.com/ Connect on IG here: @turshen ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with her friend Jamila Reddy on IGLive to chat about purpose, joy, grief, and purposeful expression.  Connect with Jamila on IG here: @jamilareddy  ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with author and activist Rachel Ricketts to talk about her new book, tending to racial injustice, and self-care as community care.  Buy Rachel's new book: https://www.rachelricketts.com/ Connect on IG here: @iamrachelricketts ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with Stacey to talk about her rare diagnosis of MRKH, not suffering in silence, and how community plays a role in her healing and self-care. ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with designer and author, Justina Blakeney, about her new book, creating wildly, and art as community care + self-care. Buy Justina's new book: www.justinablakeney.com/books Connect on IG here: @JustinaBlakeney ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with the founders of Liha Beauty, Abi and Liha, to discuss slowing down, self-communion, and intentionally taking care.  Buy Liha Beauty here: lihabeauty.com Connect on IG here: @lihabeauty ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with the founder and CEO of Barre3, Sadie Lincoln, to discuss being in our bodies, presence as self-care, and reimagining what fitness means.  Connect with Sadie Lincoln here: @sadielincoln Learn more about Barre 3: barre3.com ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with the founder of Hyper Skin to discuss simplifying skincare and honest self-care during the pandemic.  Buy Hyper Skin Serum here: gethyperskin.com Connect with Hyper Skin Here: @hyperskin ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab to discuss her new book, healthy boundaries as a form of self-care, and joy in and out of her.  Buy Nedra's Book Here: nedratawwab.com Connect with Nedra on IG: @nedratawwab ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex sits down with woodworker Aleksandra Zee to talk about learning from our falls and failures, learning along the way, and showing up intentionally in self-care, community, and creativity.  Connect with Aleksandra here: @aleksandrazee Learn more: www.aleksandrazee.com hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices