Life with Friends Podcast

I can't believe we're here! My first season finale of Life with Friends Podcast. We had a lot of on-air conversations with friends but one of the main questions I got from all of my guests, was How Did I Start a Podcast? In this episode, I am sharing how simple and easy it is to get started and let your voice be heard! Let's keep in touch! Follow us at: @lifewithfriendspod and @pwendyalicia Show Note: Apps Mentioned: Anchor App & Canva. Yeti Microphone: https://www.target.com/p/blue-blackout-yeti-gaming-and-streaming-microphone/-/A-52635196#lnk=sametab --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithfriendspodcast/support

Not everyone can handle our honest and raw stories but I do believe when we are courageous to authentically share our story it holds the power to change lives. In the Scriptures, we find this power-filled verse in Revelation 12:11, "And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony." The word of our testimony holds so much value -- and I'm not saying it's always easy to share this way.  In this episode, I'm talking with my friend Felisha, who boldly shares her history with Jesus. The good, the bad and the ugly. I love that she shared her story so authentically and my hopes is that her story blesses you!  SHOW NOTES: Guest Information: Felisha Crier Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fashionwellnesspurpose/?hl=en  Small Business Instagram: @pregzen  Podcast Host Information: Website: https://wonderfullygraced.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pwendyalicia/?hl=en Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCqurZZd6T4oEr1oqYD19BA   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithfriendspodcast/support

Fear speak the language of doubt. It doesn't ask for permission to walk into our lives. It just does. Fear can be as mild as concern and as great as dread, but all in all, it's still this pesky thing that holds us back from embracing our truest selves and walking confidently in our purposes. Since fear has made itself a constant 'companion' to the human experience, I think it would be beneficial for us to spend our energy in training our fear instead of eradicating it. I explore this framework on "how to use fear for your good" in this podcast episode. Thanks for listening! Let's Stay Connected! Instagram: @pwendyalicia  YouTube: Pwendy Alicia TV --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithfriendspodcast/support

If you are someone like me and physical activity is not a priority for you, then this episode is for you! In this conversation I chat with my friend, Victoria Smith, a pre-professional dancer and dance instructor about the mental health benefits of moving our bodies. Body movement can be as simple as going for a walk around your neighborhood or as complex as dance choreography. In light of all the tension happening in our world, simply providing movement to our body is a FREE way to stay healthy! We also provide practical tips for beginners on moving the body if you're self-conscious or leery about body movements. Hope you enjoyed this episode! Great book resource on this topic: The Body Keep the Score by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00G3L1C2K&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_8F9QV7NZBQRG959MC6AP SHOW NOTES: Guest Information: Victoria Smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorious.mith/?hl=en Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA-F8nRWpDFD2mGkgO-ZXUQ Podcast Host Information: Website: https://wonderfullygraced.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pwendyalicia/?hl=en Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCqurZZd6T4oEr1oqYD19BA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithfriendspodcast/support

In this episode, I sit with Desroy Smith, Jr. an incredible videographer, photographer and branding expert to discuss the life of a young entrepreneur.  SHOW NOTE:  Guest Information:  To schedule Desroy:  https://calendly.com/smithersjr/  Instagram Page:  https://www.instagram.com/smithersjr/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithfriendspodcast/support

Fun fact.. I grew up without the realization that being Black was considered a "bad thing" by some people. I had no grid for it for years. See, my Black experience began in the majority Black nation of Haiti. We were all Black so nothing was "wrong" with that :) Fast forward to sitting in my history class in middle school in the United States and finding out a slew of facts indicating that indeed there were people out there who thought less of Black people and the Black race. I was angry, devastated, and almost in disbelief. I didn't want to believe that racism and racist acts were a part of reality. I wanted to believe in the purity of our human race. But the reality is racism does exist. This vile and unproductive belief system has tried to steal the beauty and joy of being simply Black. One of the greatest tools in fighting hate is love. We fight racism against Black people and Black skin by us loving our Blackness. In this episode, we take the conversation to a deeper level. I sit with Chanel Diane, Founder of CDianeWhisk Food Blog, she is another woman of color and a friend. We explore the beauty of not only being authentic with our Blackness, but also being unapologetically Black. SHOW NOTES: Guest Information: http://cdianewhisk.com/ Instagram: @c.diane_ and @C.dianewhisk Podcast Host Information: https://wonderfullygraced.com/ Instagram: @Pwendyalicia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithfriendspodcast/support

On today's episode, I'm joined by a wonderful friend, Christina Daniels, to converse about being single on Valentine's Day. We shared our stories on past Valentines, the power of choosing singleness in place of settling and we also explore the root of the reason being single sometimes bring shame or embarrassment. You can find more on Christina Daniels' ministry and coaching at www.adornedheart.com For the discount on her Affirmation Card Deck, follow the link in my Instagram Bio @pwendyalicia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithfriendspodcast/support

Does talk therapy work? -- Here's my thought as a social worker. Also Happy World Mental Health Day today! SHOWNOTE RESOURCES: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 SAMHSA (Substance use/mental health) 1-800-662-4357 Online Psychologist through www.betterhelp.com Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to connect to a crisis counselor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithfriendspodcast/support

I've never one to be girly girly so making a list of what I want in my future spouse was awkward. But lo' and behold, I'm finally seeing the great value of making a list of what you are looking for. We make list for everything else right? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithfriendspodcast/support