I Think We Should Talk

Hello Lovely People!I am coming to you this week with another fun episode and *spoiler alert* mini interview with an awesome friend who is interested in starting her own podcast!We decided to sit down for you and talk mostly about my tips and tricks to starting a podcast, and we also learn some things about ourselves along the way! We really hope you enjoy this one! :)My first podcast episode:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vtCLMHjAQCdB9FmVzhbUt?si=5162c25b9d7f4332Links to a ton of awesome resources to starting your own podcast:Best Podcast Setups for beginners (equipment)https://youtu.be/_vZwrYcW1s0Just Do It! :)https://youtu.be/rv-4pTw-KtsHow to start a podcast 101https://youtu.be/lAAY-yeRHvMDynamic Descriptionshttps://youtu.be/rMNbqw2yjbEStreamline Your Editing Workflow with Buzzsprout Integrationshttps://youtu.be/XHauQ9IfcXwBest microphones under $100https://youtu.be/iYWW_VdZq-AHow to edit your podcast:https://youtu.be/mATGO5ayrzcMusic in your podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTiaDwJPKygPodcast Intro's and Outro:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdHENJNaydUSharing your podcast to Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB29zmE3lt4Call me, beep me-- if you wanna reach me! ;) Come say hi! IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Hi hi!How are you friends? I've missed you all a lot and I've got a lot of really interesting/ fun/ dramatic thoughts to share with you all.This episode title, while it seems overly intimidating, is really just a message from me about how to deal with your feelings when all you wanna do is go scream into a closet somewhere...We're talking about all the real, raw emotions that come with being a human being, and most importantly, how to deal with them in a healthy way!Tagging here a few fun things I mention in this episode ;)My Morning Devotional PodcastDeepak Chopra's 21 Days of Abundance ChallengeInside OutFolklore: Long Pond Studio SessionsSeven by Taylor SwiftAlso, consider supporting our friends in Maui here ❤️ Praying for you all, sending all my love.Call me, beep me-- if you wanna reach me! ;) Come say hi! IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Hi Friends,I hope life has been treating you kindly! I am opening up and sharing some thoughts and feelings with a poem about life here on the podcast. Tapping into my creativity has been such a beautiful reprieve for me throughout the years and I think it's important for me to share that here with you beautiful people here on the podcast.I hope you enjoy it! Please subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

"Hater's gon' hate..."Enjoy your life fam. You deserve to be happy, you enjoy to feel love and peace and comfort. You deserve to feel like you're enjoy and that you don't have to keep proving yourself.  Find strength in the small things that YOU love about yourself! These are the thoughts that I have to keep in the back of my mind when I start to spiral in a million different directions. We deserve good things... don't forget it!Love ya'll!Please subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Hey hey! Happy Valentine's Day! In true valentine's fashion we're celebrating all the things I love--including my fur son, Studley James, but also talking about the nitty gritty parts of love. I think learning how to love ourselves, our flaws, all of our little complexities that make us who we truly are!And if I didn't mention it, I also love you guys for being here, for supporting this podcast and for being amazing! I hope you have a lovely valentine's ya'll!All the support and prayers to our friends in Syria dealing with the aftermath of the earthquakes and also the Michigan State University students, faculty, and their families ❤️https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/syrian-crisishttps://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/michigan-state-university-shooting-updates-2-14-23/index.htmlPlease subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Hey hey!Coming at you guys in 2023 with some fresh ideas, some fresh thoughts, and honestly the same me tbh

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Hi Everybody! What was meant to be a fun lil mini episode became a 25 minute update on my fave new music, podcasts and outlooks on life!  I really hope ya'll enjoy this episode and I hope you all are doing extremely well! Podcasts I'm Listening to:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-career-contessa-podcast/id1434354911https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/model-citizen/id1559121803https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-treatment-room/id1479360792Link to music playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kqKGDCR46gX8Nu3rZ4bLx?si=97cafc11b2984c17Harry Styles' New Album:https://open.spotify.com/album/5r36AJ6VOJtp00oxSkBZ5h?si=-zpagbKIQWm61Hyi1IEH4QPlease subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Hi Hi! Wanted to bring ya'll a fun lil mini episode as a nice little breather from the big, overwhelming episode I'm putting out in conjunction with this. Life feels heavy right now, but we gotta have a balance in all of it too. In today's mini episode, I'm bringing to ya'll a lil sneak into my brain and I'm sharing a piece I came up with that talk's about what it's like to be in you're 20's, trying to figure your ish out and somehow finding yourself in the process. I really hope ya'll enjoy and I look forward to talking to you again very soon!!Please subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

So yeah. A lot's happened. I'm not okay. I'm not happy about a lot of things. I'm sad. I'm angry. I'm confused. I am all the emotions-- all at once. Frustrated doesn't even begin to cover it. And oh yeah, I'm back by the way, cause I can't take sitting back anymore not saying anything. Not voicing my opinion. If I can help it, I have to help take a stand and bring about some conversation, and a voice of reason into all this because the world is a wild, scary, crazy place. That said, I know things aren't all bad all the time, and I genuinely was going through it when I recorded this episode. Be advised though... definitely NSFW. I hope you're angry enough like me to help enact change. For resources to support in the fight for women's reproductive rights, visit: Black Women's Health Imperative https://bwhi.orgReligious Coalition for Reproductive Choice https://rcrc.orgCenter for Reproductive Rights https://secure3.convio.net/cfrr/site/Donation2?df_id=11726&11726.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&s_src=22GAPA0722BS196&s_subsrc=datasync&utm_medium=search&utm_source=paid&utm_campaign=22GAPA0722BS196&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhcu0t9HZ-AIVEhDnCh3BogIGEAAYASAAEgLbG_D_BwEReading Materialhttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion/considering-abortion/what-facts-about-abortion-do-i-need-knowhttps://www.nytimes.com/article/ectopic-pregnancy-symptoms-treatment.htmlhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20220701/california-legislature-passes-and-newsom-signs-anti-gun-billshttps://www.npr.org/2022/06/23/1107234183/senate-passes-gun-control-bill-and-sends-it-to-the-houseSomething to make you smile:https://www.tiktok.com/@minidoodlebentley/video/6803068745465072901?referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2F&referer_video_id=6803068745465072901&refer=embed&referer_url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jennifertonti/tiktoks-thatll-help-bring-a-smile-to-your-faceEverything Everywhere, All At Once Movie I referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxN1T1uxQ2gI'm Not Okay, I Promise (My Chemical Romance Song)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhZTNgAs4FcPlease subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Hi Friends! Coming here on this fine Sunday to bring you all a fun mini episode about transition. I got a little artsy with this one because I felt like the only way to articulate what I've been feeling in the last few months is to share it in a creative and open way. I really hope you enjoy it, and if you're in a period of transition yourself, know that you aren't alone!Grab a board, and prepare to paddle out with me on this exciting, nerve wracking and sometimes scary adventure!Please subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Hello!!Legit cannot believe it's March you guys! Today we are talking about having patience and trusting in the process. I think sometimes it's easy to feel like you're running the race of life but you're not moving fast enough or things just aren't progressing the way you would have liked them to. I'm here to be your metaphorical football coach to tell you, you've got this.All the plans you're setting into motion right now will happen. The hard work will pay off. Keep  going! Help support Ukraine: https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-children-are-bearing-brunt-intensifying-crisis-ukraine/39481?form=FUNKBHMZQDQ&utm_content=Ukraine3&ms=cpc_dig_2021_Ukraine3_20210801_google_Ukraine3_delve_None&initialms=cpc_dig_2020_Ukraine3_20210801_google_Ukraine3_delve_None&gclid=CjwKCAiAsYyRBhACEiwAkJFKotsI2QKoITyWNyY00-OJtJVPlAKaWtgeT84PHZLGN-dPsRGNFBXH-RoCrb4QAvD_BwEPlease subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Happy February Ya'll!! So much happening at all times but I'm so excited to bring ya'll a brand new episode all about recognizing the power that we have to take charge of our own lives and make things happen in the ways that work for us-- in ways that make sense for us.Life is about prioritizing your needs so that you can start to share those blessings with other people. We can't give if we haven't yet taken care of our own needs. I'm aiming to do a lot more of that this year! How many times have we all done things or went along with things just because we wanted to make other people happy? I'm working really hard to not do that, and I hope that through this episode ya'll can start to adapt those habits into your every day lives as well!!Love you guys so so much!!****Also, I'm doing a very special giveaway on my instagram @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast. Be sure to click here to enter to win: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZfPmKdPmay/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link****Please subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.comAnd leave me a review here:

Hi!  I really hope that you're feeling good. That you're okay and healthy and well, and thriving. But... if you're not, that's okay too! I really wanted to make this episode be about making the best out of sucky situations and further how to help each other get out of this rut that I think many of us have been feeling.It's hard to be excited about life sometimes when things just don't feel great or exciting or eventful. I know for myself I've felt that about 1000x over during the last few weeks. I'm really grateful to have some good people in my corner to turn to for love and support and I'm really grateful that I get to be here for all of you and can hopefully share some love and support with you all as well.I hope you enjoy this episode, and I'm so glad we're on this crazy train together

"5, 4, 3, 2, 1..." It's a new year, which means it's time to shed some of that extra emotional baggage I think that I've been carrying around all year. I think it's high time I start letting go of the things about myself that I know I have the power to change, and walking into 2022 as a truly happier person.These things aren't going to happen overnight, but I'm really glad I'm able to start the growth process right now, and work on getting rid of these things for good so that I can truly thrive.I'm so excited to share all of these things with you all in this episode, and I'm so happy ya'll have been here on this ride with me over the last few years.Remember that none of us is perfect, and that it takes work, rest, and determination to keep going even on the hardest of days. I hope ya'll can remember that as we begin to enter into 2022.Hope ya'll have a beautiful new year and I look forward to catching up with ya'll later this month for some fun new discoveries on part 2 of season 3!Take care fam!!Link to previous episode on Celebrating My Achievements of the Year:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1247447/9801216Please subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Here's the deal. As we wrap up 2021, I thought it was really important that we remember to reward ourselves for the small gains we made this year. 2021 proved to be just as hard-- if not harder than 2020, and the fact that we made any shred of progress in any way this year is something to be celebrated.I think sometimes we forget to cheer ourselves on when we do something for ourselves that makes our lives better, or something that gets us that much closer to achieving the goals that we set out for ourselves.This episode is all about celebrating those wins in a big way, and walking into the new year feeling like you can do anything you want to do!I love ya'll. Hope you guys have had a lovely holiday season!Come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Hi! I'll be the first to admit that I tend to form opinions about everything pretty quickly and I don't give myself a lot of time to give things a chance, and most importantly to be surprised. Sometimes the situations, events, and circumstances in my life tend to dictate why I do certain things or why I make the choices I make, and often I expect a lot out of everything and everyone I come into contact with.I know that a lot of these biases come from a place of frustration and hurt, and sometimes it's just me deciding that I'm not willing to grow or learn from these situations that are placed in front of me. That kind of thinking is really damaging and that's something I wanna dispel in today's episode. If you're anything like me, come along with me on this journey of self discovery and growth-- it might be hard but it's definitely all worth it!!Allow yourself to be the Karate Kid, wax on, wax off.Love ya'll!Link to my episode on schooling:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1247447/episodes/8394684Karate Kid Reference:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMCsXl9SGgYCome say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Happy Thanksgiving all you awesome people!!Wanted to come on with another fabulous episode for you guys to talk about the things that make me smile! As the holidays are fast approaching, I wanted to share the little things that I cling to that help me deal with all the things that stress me out, and make me feel overwhelmed. If these last few years have taught me anything, it's that holding on to the things I find comfort in goes a long way in improving my mental health. I hope that you can find some happiness in these things I'm sharing with ya'll.Happy Start to the Holidays! Love ya!Links to cool people on the internet I'm obsessed with right now:https://www.youtube.com/c/itsjessicabraunFor any of my fellow MUA's or aspiring MUA's: https://www.youtube.com/user/DeShawnHatcherCome say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Hi. I hope your life lately has been filled with fun and exciting moments that you get to share with those that you love. I know for myself, I've been prioritizing doing literally ALL THE THINGS, and its been hard getting back into a normal rhythm.Today's episode is all about building that new life for yourself that's exciting, but also can be a bit scary and overwhelming. We're digging deep into my insecurities, but also my hopes for the future.I hope you come along for the ride, and I hope that you enjoy this episode!!All my love-- xxQuote from Taylor Swift's Nothing New:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3fWCRvz5JAGo Stream Red (Taylor's Version) here, you won't be sorry! ;)https://taylor.lnk.to/redtaylorsversionCome say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

I'm starting to realize this podcast is really a way for me to hold myself accountable when it comes to taking care of my mental and physical needs! Anybody else been feeling insanely scatterbrained and seemingly unable to get it together?! I know that I have, so I thought it was important to share some thoughts and hopefully some good advice on how to create a more peaceful life that is productive and enjoyable!I hope ya'll are doing well and I hope you guys love this episode! Talk to ya'll very soon!!xx Come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

What's poppin' ya'll? Coming atcha with a brand new episode where we catch up and have a girls night, talk about the things happening in my world and honestly just chill!I have really been needing time for myself to focus on the things I want to accomplish and try my hardest to find some balance.Hope you'll come along with me for all the fun shenanigans we get into!Come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Hey Hey Fam!In this new season, I thought it was important to talk about all the times in life when we don't feel confident and finding ways to have the courage to stand up to tell people what you will or won't tolerate in your life. And most importantly, having the knowledge the know what it is you do want in your life and going after it!Really hope ya'll enjoy this episode!Peace and love~ JenCome say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Woo boy! Ever had some wild experience with people in your life that made you start to question yourself? Your values, principles, and beliefs? I know that I have. And the thing is that only you know who you are, what you stand for, what you care about. Only you know the things that bring you true joy and excitement, and the thing is the people, places and things that don't give you that sense of joy don't deserve to hold precious space in your life.  This week we're talking about knowing your worth, letting go of the reservations you may have about turning off the things in this world that have been causing you undue stress or pain or frustration. You deserve a happy, healthy life, so go get it fam! Really hope ya'll take something meaningful from today's episode. I love ya'll and I'll talk to you soon!Things I mention in the episode: Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.htmlLetting things go reference from last season: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-think-we-should-talk/id1526419661?i=1000521781314Come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Welcome back to another fabulous episode of the podcast! In this third part installment, we're talking to the incredibly talented, kind, and amazing Ericka B Photography who was generous enough to shoot the promotional images for season 3 of the podcast! This woman is an absolute force to be reckoned with and she never stops inspiring me to be my absolute best. In this episode we talk about what it means to be a confident, independent creative woman, how to exude charisma on camera, and how to honestly just live your best life! I really hope that ya'll enjoy the conversation and I'm so stoked that this interview is finally out!!!

Hello my wonderful friends!! Back with the second installment premiere episode of season 3! In this episode we recap all the things I got up to this summer, talk about where this podcast is headed, and also focus in on doing the things to get a jump start on your career and put you back on track!I'm so excited to bring you this episode, and I'm really grateful to be able to catch up with all of you after a wonderful summer away! Tune in on Tuesday, September 21st for a special interview with the lovely @Ericka_b_photography!!Links to things we talked about in the episode:https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/eligible-californians-receive-golden-state-stimulus-payments-heres-what-to-know/2721339/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-lowest-positivity-rate-in-us/https://www.betterhelp.com/helpme/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=low+cost+mental+health+services_e&utm_content=112453034615&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=e&utm_campaign=2079213825&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6eTYPKTmyZ9nALaotNX4skXgURg9xs-8nnBdDbi0vUwtjNSqwH8LToaAva6EALw_wcB¬_found=1&gor=helpmeCome say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Hi hi hi!!! Welcome back to another marvelous episode of the I Think We Should Talk Podcast! I'm so excited you're here and helping me celebrate the launch of season 3 of this podcast!We're kicking things off with a conversation about mentorship, about becoming a person that people can look up to, go to for advice and help to inspire others to greatness. I've had an abundance of people in my life who have acted as my mentors (whether they knew it or not!). I figured it was high time to talk about how to return that favor and help someone else achieve THEIR dreams! Stay tuned this weekend for even more amazing content coming your way ;)Come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94

Hey Hey!!Wowowow. Here we are, at the end of Season 2!! Can you believe it!?! I know I can't! It's so insane to me that somehow almost a year into starting this podcast journey I've already published two seasons and over 40 episodes! A lot of growth has happened since I started this thing a year ago, and I've learned a lot about myself along the way. I guess it was really important for me to document that both here on the podcast over the last few months, but also in my own life. I've done a lot of changing and growing and I'm really proud of all the things I've done. There's been a crazy amount of ups and downs, but the thing is, I wouldn't change any second of it! Join me in this final episode of season 2 as I recap all the changes I've been through, life lessons learned, and about where I'm headed from here! Love ya'll! I'll talk to you soon!!Links To Imporatant Things We Talked About:Amanda Montell, "Cultish" book and podcast episode:https://www.harpercollins.com/products/cultish-amanda-montell?variant=32879961112610https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gloss-angeles/id1471270483?i=1000527603096Stuff going on in the world you should know about:https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/03/americas/gulf-of-mexico-fire-intl/index.htmlhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/search-efforts-121-missing-residents-resume-after-miami-condo-building-n1273085https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-44124396Thanks so much for listening! Come hang out with me, and make sure to check out more of my episodes if you liked this one! :D Keep up with my happenings over on my Instagram: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast, Tik Tok: @jlaur94, or send me some good ole fashion email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com.

Hey Ya'll!Sharing with you guys what I've been up to over the last few weeks and how my travels across this great state of california has been! I'm so grateful for time to recharge, and I hope you'll come along to experience it with me!Thanks so much for sharing and listening to this podcast!! Can't believe we're almost at the end of season 2!!!Come hang out with me, and make sure to check out more of my episodes if you liked this one! :D Keep up with my happenings over on my Instagram: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast, Tik Tok: @jlaur94, or send me some good ole fashion email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com. Tata for now ;)

Hey Ya'll! It's ya girl Jen back for a brand new episode! Here's the deal. You don't have to have your life 100% figured out right now. Sometimes you take the long way home and it allows you to see things you didn't expect on your path. These opportunities are moments of growth despite what might look on the outside like stagnation. You deserve to have time to grow and figure your shit out! And the thing is no one should be able to tell you otherwise!Come along for the journey with me in today's episode!Thanks so much for listening! Come hang out with me, and make sure to check out more of my episodes if you liked this one! :D Keep up with my happenings over on my Instagram: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast, Tik Tok: @jlaur94, or send me some good ole fashion email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com.

How ya doin' fam?! Are ya'll doing well? Are you living your best life right now? If not, that's okay. In today's episode we're talking all about how we can get there. How we can feel motivated to take on challenges, become the best versions of ourselves. And the thing is, it 100% starts with us! We have to want change. We have to want better for ourselves, and guess what! You can do it! If you can see it, you can achieve it!Keep your head up ya'll, stay focused, take care of yourself, and put your goals on the top of your priority list-- you've got this! Link to a phenomenal tattoo shop I visited this week! Go show them some love: https://www.instagram.com/baronarttattoo/?hl=enCome hang out with me, and make sure to check out more of my episodes if you liked this one! :D Keep up with my happenings over on my Instagram: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast, Tik Tok: @jlaur94, or send me some good ole fashion email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com.

Hi Everybody!Coming atcha with yet another episode for all of you wonderful people! This week we're talking about what it means to live a good life. It's been hard trying to piece that together for myself and things are still so weird for me right now.I'm realizing though, that having a good life, doesn't mean having everything perfect. It means loving yourself, and finding joy in the little things you do have! Take a minute to find those small things in your life right now that continue to make you feel good today and everyday.Thanks so much for listening!Link to Ted Talk I reference:https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership?language=enCome hang out with me, and make sure to check out more of my episodes if you liked this one! :D Keep up with my happenings over on my Instagram: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast, Tik Tok: @jlaur94, or send me some good ole fashion email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com.

Hi Everybody!!Comin' atcha with a late weekend episode all about how I'm chosing to take care of myself in this post pandemic world. It isn't always easy and learning how to navigate it I think will be the most important thing we do in the days ahead.We cover a lot in this episode, and we really just catch up on what my life has been like lately. I hope you'll check it out!Stuff We Talk About In the Episode:Myers-Briggs: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/OEJTS/16 Personality Test:https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-testMeme: https://images.app.goo.gl/g4ZLDYgedESzYqQEAEat Pray Love Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjay5vgIwt4Book:https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Pray-Love-Everything-Indonesia/dp/0143038419Come hang out with me, and make sure to check out more of my episodes if you liked this one! :D Keep up with my happenings over on my Instagram: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast, Tik Tok: @jlaur94, or send me some good ole fashion email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com.

"When you try your best but you don't succeed..."Hey ya'll in today's episode we're talking about being disappointed. The thing is that life is going to throw us a myriad of disappointments. I've had things happen lately that caused me a lot of disappointment, but weren't things I could really control. I think life is all about learning how to dance in the rain, and figure things out as you go. I hope that with this episode ya'll are able to find that joy, give yourselves a break, and know that you deserve happiness, peace, and if something or someone keeps disappointing you, that you don't have to stay there.References to stuff I talk about here:Taylor Swift "It's Time To Go"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iRbIYkccgwThe Hills Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqrcLcpHyG4Come hang out with me, and make sure to check out more of my episodes if you liked this one! :D Keep up with my happenings over on my Instagram: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast, Tik Tok: @jlaur94, or send me some good ole fashion email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com.

"Mama, you're the queen of my heart..."Happy Mother's Day Weekend Ya'll! I'm coming atcha with a fabulous interview with me and my Ma'. After hours trying to figure out a dual mic setup for the podcast, I finally made it happen, and I gotta say, I'm pretty damn proud of myself! I hope you guys enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it for you. Cheers to all you moms out there! Come hang out with me, and make sure to check out more of my episodes if you liked this one! :D Keep up with my happenings over on my Instagram: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast, Tik Tok: @jlaur94, or send me some good ole fashion email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com. Tata for now ;)

Happiness is sitting on a beach, sand between your toes, the sun shining down on your face. Happiness is a sense of calm, a sense of balance. Happiness keeps us going.This week, we're talking all about what it means to be happy, and how to maintain that happiness. I really hope this message sends some love and positivity your way.Make sure to check out this episode, and the many other episodes I  have created! Definition of Happiness:https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-happiness-4869755Follow The Holistic Closet:https://www.instagram.com/alexandralouiseprince/Make sure to follow me on instagram at @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast  and now Tik Tok!! @jlaur94 or send me an email at ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com.

Hey! Hi! How are you?I hope you're doing well! In this weeks' episode, we're talking about my experience going to school during a panini, lol nah but for real, going to school during a pandemic is tough. And the thing is I know I have it a lot better than a lot of other people, but I think there's still so much of this experience that collectively, I think many of us in school are struggling with.I often wonder will I be ready for a career once I finish my program since everything is online? Will I have the skills I need to be successful?We're talking all about that on today's episode!The link to the commercial I couldn't think of :Dhttps://youtu.be/UJAJ8xw4374Resources to for help with online classes right now: https://www.rurututor.com/students/?gclid=CjwKCAjwg4-EBhBwEiwAzYAlslH6dVGdt7AN-ynkIT4IEG8bLxIbeTujr_f79TbUNBHwk4E9rs_gHhoCCMMQAvD_BwEhttps://www.teachthought.com/technology/100-free-online-resources-for-students/https://www.stuvoice.org/covid-19Support teachers and needy students right now:https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/back-to-school-covid19Make sure to follow me on instagram at @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast or send me an email at ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com.

"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness..." - Desmond TutuDon't loose hope. Doesn't matter how bad that storm is-- hold on. Take care of yourself in the best way you can. So much of this conversation is about prioritizing your happiness despite the crap life throws our way. Sending so much love to all of us right now, praying for our community. Sending you guys a reminder that black lives will always matter, and we have a responsibility to treat others with love and respect-- period.Let's change the narrative:https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/how-to-support-black-lives-matterSupport Daunte Wright's family:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/how-to-help-daunte-wright-b1830974.htmlBooks to Educate Yourself:https://bookshop.org/books/while-justice-sleeps/9780385546577?sscid=41k5_e1fbn&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=314743&utm_term=1535322https://www.amazon.com/Hill-We-Climb-Inaugural-Country/dp/059346527X/ref=asc_df_059346527X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475771750252&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7565199634589557658&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031426&hvtargid=pla-1152761853599&psc=1

Ever feel like there's this constant pressure to have your cake and eat it too? I always feel like in life there's this expectation to be doing better at all times-- to have a better job, to make more money, to be more fit, the list goes on and on. And the thing is, progress is a good thing, but I think that sometimes it's important for us to remember that we are FULLY deserving of love and happiness at any phase of the process. You should still get to treat yourself to a cute outfit even if you haven't lost all the weight. You still deserve to feel happy after a bad breakup. You still deserve to have moments of peace in situations of chaos and stress.Life is all about balance. And I think the important thing is that we find little ways to thrive in our contentment. We should be celebrating the little victories, and taking care of ourselves when we feel down, when we don't feel like we're at the top of our game. This weeks' episode is all about being content with where you are, what you have, and knowing when it's time to do better for yourself, not because someone else wants you to, but because you want it!Really hope ya'll enjoy the episode!!Links to some important things I think ya'll should know about! :)Event Sign Up Link!!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rW4PY_9rp9b8XmcFPgRQjuKaZNM1nkp-1Wjf1YNKU0M/viewform?ts=60600500&edit_requested=trueThe Climb- Miley Cyrushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2zyeVRcbsTaylor Swift's Fearless (Taylor's Version) https://open.spotify.com/album/4hDok0OAJd57SGIT8xuWJH?si=jo0WJxlIQ5SslyzYLr9IhAHolla atcha girl on insta: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast or send me some good ole fashion email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com!Also please make sure to rate, subscribe and tell all ya friends!

" R- E- S- P- E-C-T, Find out what it means to me..." Ya'll I've got something to say. Today's episode is all about some tough love that I'm throwing atcha this week. There's a lot to be said about what it means to respect someone. Especially in this time where life is a mess-- many people don't have love and respect for each other and it comes from a place of hatred or anger or frustration, mostly from themselves.I'm not about that life and I know that ya'll aren't either, so make sure to listen to the episode, and let's all find ways to make our communities, our friend circles and our country better, one lil episode at a time! :)Links to things I mention in the episode:Anti-racism T-shirt:https://www.etsy.com/listing/883887037/frank-ocean-why-be-racist-sexist?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=why+be+racist&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&from_market_listing_grid_organic=1&pro=1&frs=1Museum of Tolerance:https://www.museumoftolerance.comHolocaust Remembrance Day: April 27thMore Info here:https://www.ushmm.org/remember/days-of-remembrance/resources/calendarStop AAPI hate:https://stopaapihate.orgSupport the AAPI community:https://aapip.org/what-we-do/supporting-api-communities-resource-directory/view-all-resourcesMake sure to check me out on insta: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast or send me an email ithinkweshoultalk.podcast@gmail.com. Subscribe to the blog!! https://ithinkweshouldtalk.wixsite.com/weshouldtalkpod

Hey Ya'll! How ya doing on this fine day? Are you doing okay? Are you checking in with yourself? Are you drinking enough water and getting enough rest? Are you taking up too much time dwelling on the past? On things you can't change? On bad situations? Let me tell you right now, stop. Just stop. Stop looking in the rearview hoping things will miraculously change by you somehow placing all your time and attention on it. You deserve better. You deserve happiness and peace. Especially when your past might not look that great.Keep moving forward. That's what we're talking about in this episode. I really hope ya'll enjoy it!Link to Lit Candle Supply:"Let That Sh*t Go" Candle:https://www.litcandlesupply.com/products/let-that-shit-go?variant=39365241700520Support the AAPI community:https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=14711Take care of yourselves ya'll! Love yourselves and love each other!Make sure to check me out on insta: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast or send me an email ithinkweshoultalk.podcast@gmail.com. Subscribe to the blog!! https://ithinkweshouldtalk.wixsite.com/weshouldtalkpod

Hi Everybody! Phew! I don't know about ya'll but the last few weeks have been crazy for me That also includes the podcast. We've been talking about some pretty heavy hitting things, and I decided to just come at you guys with some more laid back content focusing on the things I'm learning about myself right now.I like doing things in my own way, in my own time, and I don't want to feel pressured to make decisions that won't work for me. I think knowing yourself is so important and I'm so grateful for this time at home to learn these things so that when I get back out into the world, I am better equipped with the skills to be successful.I really hope you enjoy the episode, and make sure to share the content someone who might like to hear something like this too! :)Links to things we've chatted about:Blessthemessy on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/p/CL1oWXWBtst/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkWhy We Can't Seem to Get Things Done!https://www.drsarahedwards.com/youre-not-lazy-you-could-be-stuck-on-the-impossible-task/Firework Katy Perry:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJuMBdaqIwMake sure to follow the podcast on Instagram: @Ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast or send me an email at ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com. Also follow the blog!! https://ithinkweshouldtalk.wixsite.com/weshouldtalkpod

I think it's really important that we talk about where we're headed as a country. As a individuals who've gone through A LOT in the span of 12 months. How do we get better? How do we grow into being a society that cares more about it's people? That wants to protect and support its people? These are the questions I'm seeking to answer in this weeks' episode.This one is so so important so I hope that if you liked what you heard on this episode, that you start having those hard conversations. That we start talking about being kinder, being more appreciate, being more humble so that we can all thrive. Love you guys!Here are some links to things I think we should all be talking about and thinking about right now:https://stopaapihate.orghttps://www.directrelief.orghttps://donate.adrn.org/give/236338/#!/donation/checkouthttps://www.npr.org/2021/03/04/973653719/california-program-giving-500-no-strings-attached-stipends-pays-off-study-findshttps://naacp.orghttps://foodequalityinitiative.orgDr. Deidre Cooper Owens:https://www.deirdrecooperowens.comhttps://www.deirdrecooperowens.com/medicalbondageMake sure to follow me on Instagram: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast or send me an email at ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

Hey ya'll! Your girl is back for yet another episode of the podcast! In this weeks' episode, we're talking about your personal space--wherever you call home in this crazy covid world. We're talking about the fact that maybe your home doesn't necessarily feel like your home because you had to move in somewhere as a result of this pandemic that maybe you didn't want to be.We've all had to make sacrifices in our lives, but how do we deal with not having the physical space to feel comfortable, to do the things that we want to do? How do we travel to that luxurious bedroom we keep seeking on Insta?We're breaking it all down today, and I really hope that for all of you going through this too, know that I'm right there with you, and know that this is all temporary! Find your piece in the best way that you can! Love ya'll!Links to support Texas Storm Victims:https://feedthepeopledallas.comhttps://www.cnn.com/2021/02/17/us/texas-winter-storm-how-to-help-iyw-trnd/index.htmlLink to noise machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T6SLCCR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_shareLink to best earplugs for smaller ear canals:https://www.riteaid.com/shop/rite-aid-pharmacy-women-s-pink-foam-ear-plugs-10-pairs?gclid=Cj0KCQiA4feBBhC9ARIsABp_nbUrSEmYsXU5akn0z2W2oFDmpB-DNNmYbe-aAkhwU0LJkh6vwDeMuCsaAgpfEALw_wcBTake care of yourselves ya'll!

In this weeks' episode, we're talking about how to deal with challenges placed in your midst that you have the power to change. Sometimes life throws us curveballs, and we have to learn how to dodge them the best we can. An obstacle to me is something you have the power to change or overcome, even if it might feel impossible.I'm giving ya'll some tips to get through the rough patches, and hopefully make you laugh and smile a little bit too. I think we all need to be able to laugh at ourselves once in a while, and I know I definitely had fun laughing at myself in this episode.Hope you enjoy it!Come check out my new blog!!! https://ithinkweshouldtalk.wixsite.com/weshouldtalkpod/homeFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast/

"Don't mess with my girls..."In this episode, we're talking all about the people that are your ride or dies. The people that would be there for you in moments of crisis. In times like these, it's important to have people to turn to when life isn't going the way you expected it to.We're talking all about friendships and how to be a good friend, how to show your love, and what you should expect of your friends.I really hope ya'll enjoy the episode!!Song I couldn't remember the name of lol: Don't Mess With My Manhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf3DAUkSmR0In case you wanna sneak in and register for the event last minute:Link to sign up for the Love Yourself Lab x I Think We Should Talk Event:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MzVMb5jpp4tAHAdF67PUqYNQNNbW3I-kEYC-cQPtAR0/viewform?edit_requested=true#responsesCome check out my new blog!!! https://ithinkweshouldtalk.wixsite.com/weshouldtalkpod/homeFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast/Follow Jess and her new podcast page:https://www.instagram.com/loveyourselflab/https://www.instagram.com/jessicalaurencurve/

"Don't stop, believing..."Hey Ya'll!! Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of I Think We Should Talk Podcast.In this episode, we're catching up, like good ole pals on what I've been up to lately! It's been a wild ride these last few weeks, but I finally feel like I've hit the ground running at full speed and nothing's gonna stop me-- everything except my need to get some sleep every once in awhile.Come along for the magical ride! Be sure to stay tuned every Saturday for new episodes!Link to sign up for the Love Yourself Lab x I Think We Should Talk Event:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MzVMb5jpp4tAHAdF67PUqYNQNNbW3I-kEYC-cQPtAR0/viewform?edit_requested=true#responsesCome check out my new blog!!! https://ithinkweshouldtalk.wixsite.com/weshouldtalkpod/homeFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast/Follow Jess and her new podcast page:https://www.instagram.com/loveyourselflab/https://www.instagram.com/jessicalaurencurve/

2020. Wow. Lots to talk about. Lots to discuss.Putting it all out there. Hope you'll come and join me for this year end wrap up, and also for the season finale of I Think We Should Talk!It's been a ride ya'll! I love you guys. Hope you take something away from this episode that helps you along your journey in 2021.Peace and love! Link to post from @thejuliarock:https://twitter.com/thejuliarock/status/1338283727286308867

Ya'll ever have those moments where you sit back and think to yourself, "when did I get this grown?". I had one of those moments when I went back to listen and edit this episode. I'm throwing some serious tough love at ya'll this week. We're talking about gaining perspective, changing your perspective, appreciating perspective for what it is, but also what it isn't! I think that if you can't sit back and do the hard work to evaluate things you need to change about yourself, or do better, you've got some serious work to do, boo. And just fyi, I'm doing the work on me too, you're not alone :)I really hope you guys enjoy this episode, and I really hope it makes you think. As we are nearing a close on this last chapter of 2020, I hope that this serves as a basis for where you want your 2021 to go.Keep moving, keep growing, keep prospering. I love ya'll! Talk to ya soon!!If ya wanna keep up with ya girl Jen and all things podcasts, follow me on insta at @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast, or send me some love via email ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com.

Happy Holidays Ya'll!As a way to celebrate the holidays, I figured what better gift can I give my listeners than an interview with the Christmas Qween herself, Holly Santiago! Miss Holly is one of the most joyful, positive, and upbeat people that I have ever met! Her charisma, tenacity, and wicked talent are all part of what makes Holly, Holly! In this newest installment of the " I Think We Should Talk About Our Careers" series, we're talking all about careers in performing arts and how Holly's experiences performing have shaped her perspective on life, joy, and overcoming obstacles. I really hope ya'll enjoy this interview, and as fate might have it, this episode is slated to air on Holly's birthday, so be sure to send her some love via her instagram page (@christianneholly).For more ways to connect with Holly, and to set up vocal lessons with her, make sure to check out her website, https://www.christianneholly.com.Also, if you wanna support the arts community, or if you are a member of the community and need resources and assistance during this pandemic, make sure to check out the link below:https://www.arts.gov/about/nea-on-covid-19/resources-for-artists-and-arts-organizationsHappy Holidays to you and yours

"Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock..."Happy holidays lovely people! I'm back from a small hiatus of the podcast to bring you all the sugar plum fairies and candy canes that your heart desires-- and by that I mean a brand new holiday episode here on the podcast!We're talking about Christmas, what it means to me, why we should continue to support small businesses, and overall just make an effort to look out for one another!Make sure to grab your hot cocoa and sit by the fire as you prance the night away with another fabulous episode of I Think We Should Talk...Links to some amazing small businesses you should support:Chantelle Marlow on Instagram: @chantellmarlowwebsite: https://chantellmarlow.comPetrole Noir on Instagram: @petrolenoirwebsite https://www.petrolenoir.comVocal Lessons with Ms. Holly Santiago:Instagram: @christianneholly website http://christianneholly.comTsibog Project: Instagram @tsibogproject Millenial Image Concierge on Instagram: @alexandralouiseprince (Lifestyle Coach)https://www.millennialimageconcierge.comCheck me out on the gram: @Ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast, post a review on apple podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/i-think-we-should-talk/id1526419661, or send me an email at ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com!

Hey Ya'll!I'm back at it with another episode of the podcast!!! In today's episode, we're talking about ALL THE THINGS! Everything that's been able to take me away from the stressful, weird, and overwhelming moments I've currently been facing! We're diving into the newest podcasts I've stumbled upon, holiday cheer and movies I'm watching, and the best show ever, aka The Queen's Gambit! Come along for a wild ride :)Holiday Movies:Noellehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mytCmaCVC_0Home Alonehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEDaVHmw7r4Podcasts:https://psyourewrong.podiant.cohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gloss-angeles/id1471270483https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-love-drivehttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-cl-21124503/The Queen's Gambit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDrieqwSdgICozy Purchases I've Been Making:https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/women/hoodies-sweatshirts/aerie-hoodies-sweatshirts/aerie-real-obsessed-velour-sweatshirt/0743_2035_231Make sure to follow me on instagram: @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast or send me an email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com