Imperfection Required

With the days getting shorter and the nights getting longer, this time of year proves to be challenging for a lot of people. This week Kay and Nichole share their personal experience with living with anxiety and depression. They discuss when they noticed their first signs and symptoms and how they manage to live with it daily. They share some tips on how they get through the toughest of times, acknowledging triggers, and ways they try to prevent falling into familiar places of anxiety and depression. Vitamins and supplements mentioned: Vitamin B12 Vitamin D3 Vitamin C Fish Oil CBD Ltheanine Article acknowledgment:https://www.huffpost.com/entry/emotional-health_b_1542521

We are back! This week Nichole and Kay talk about doctoral programs, going from jobless to a new career, vaccine whoas, and a few more surprises! They speak on staying true to yourself through life's ups and down and never ever settling. Thank you so much for your patience through our creative break we look forward to sharing so much more content with you during season 2!

Starting season 2 off with a tell all interview! Actor, model, entertainer, Michael Grant, shares with us, the ins and outs, ups and downs, of his career. He almost gave up...isn't that s gospel song??? Anyways...We dive deep into Mikes personal life...we have allllll the questions and he gave us alllllll the answers! He gives us some insider info on the ways of the club scene and how to separate the real from the fake. We talk about the importance of a solid foundation and finding peace in the wild world of entertaining. Instagram: @m.tg.23

This week we make sure to give you all the tips for the best Hot Girl Summer ever. We asked our listeners to share some of there tips and we share ours too. From fitness goals to living our best foodie lives! We talk about “uncuffing” season and the science behind why people like to be single going into the warmer months. Guys benefit from a good hot girl summer too so listen to find out how to not be left out this season. Mentions: @jadadevonn @alexaarcilesi @kianiah @dayanaarauz @oakroomclt

This week y'all submitted and we shared! From how many times can someone cheat before they gotta go? To, If you had to sign an NDA at the party, do you have to tell you partner? Because “what party?” Our listeners have some tough standards. Would you date someone with kids? Would you date someone without a college degree? Would you date someone with an Android?? We also talk about love languages...can you be with someone who doesn't respect your love language! There are so many deal breakers we had no idea. People Mentioned: @asiaroyster @zykwanza @carlos_dotson @bfortda4th @r0sar0ja @dayanaarauz @jadadevonn

This week the girls talk about the realities of life before during and after the pandemic… If you can even say that we are done with the pandemic. This pandemic has been an opportunity for so many people to reset their lives either voluntarily or otherwise. But how have we all really been living through all of this? They discuss their views on the vaccine and their plans to be OUTSIDE ASAP! Nichole is already outside, she just got back from Vegas. Kay and Nichole also talk about their love for music, the importance of friends and family, pandemic purchases, and so many other things that have pushed them through this pandemic. The pandemic pushed some and slowed some down. There's so much pressure to come out of this pandemic an entrepreneur, a swim suit model, the next Steve Jobs, but yall it's ok to be exactly who and what you are today. Artists mentioned : @jayed_iv @alx_ent @m.tg.23

This week Nichole and Kay talk about true genuine friendships. They talk friend interventions and making time for the people you value. Kaytlyn recaps her spontaneous friends trip to Washington DC. Brunches and those air bnb security deposits are no joke. Nichole talks about life long friends and a night out in the wrong place with the right friends. Oh and yes they definitely talk about Kay getting that “I'm in yo city” text. They give their options on what in the world that text means Socials: Instagram: @imperfectionrequiredpodcast @kaygill @nicholedlucas Restaurants in DC: Brooklyn DC Mission Navy Yard

This episode we have Lisa Nunez, Self Love and Mindset Coach. Y'all it's time to literally look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself “I'm enough” tell yourself “I've got everything I need to show up for myself today”. We talk toxic boyfriends, outgrowing relationships, pandemic woes, and Lisa shares valuable self love tips and affirmations. Instagram: @lisaisabelnunez msha.ke/misslisaisabel

This week is listeners choice! Y'all asked, we delivered. Nicholes husband, Marcus, former professional football player..has graced us with his presence and perspective on the topic of “Dating Athletes”. The episode will address stigmas around dating professional athletes, opinions about “status”, “ clout chasers, the importance of trust and communication in long distance relationships, and more! Thank you guys for submitting your topic ideas. We will do this every few episodes to keep everyone in this imperfect community involved.

HI IMPERFECT BEINGS! In this episode Kaytlyn and Nichole give a tell all about what's been going on in their lives over a two week break from recording. From a SCARY and unexpected trip to the ER to an unlucky experience at the casino. To the passing away of grandparents and a spontaneous trip to Disney. They cover it all. They give insight on how they have managed life's detours. They address the importance of a routine to help alleviate the impact of uncertainties. LETS GET REAL!!!!

For these sisters, perfection is anything but pretty or positive. Nichole dives into the detail behind her perfectionist lifestyle. Kay, reveals why she avoids perfectionism. They break down family, friendship breakups, and ways they try to create a healthy balance of imperfection in their day to day. Spiritual Coach/Meditation Leader - Sia The Wellness Shawty @mamasolaris - @khaliyoga Beat by : @gametimeburnett @imperfectionrequiredpodcast @nicholedlucas @kaygill 8 signs You're a Perfectionist https://www.inc.com/marla-tabaka/8-signs-youre-a-perfectionist-and-why-its-toxic-to-your-mental-health.html How to Stop Stressing About Being Perfect https://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-tips-to-stop-stressing-about-being-perfect-so-you-can-enjoy-life/ Perfectionism https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/perfectionism

Sister co-hosts Kay and Nichole do a speed dating Q&A to give listeners a glimpse into who they're dealing with. They talk Drake, dating, and running out of toilet paper. You don't want to miss this! @imperfectionrequiredpodcast @kaygill @nicholedlucas