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Hello Intellects! We've all heard about the 'high vibrational" and "law of attraction" conversations that have been all over social media for the last few years now. In this series Shayla and I are unpacking each and every Law and discussing the social constructs we have now formed around them and how we interpret them in our daily lives. This episode covers the following: 1. Law of Oneness2. Law of Vibration3. Law of CorrespondenceNeed help following along? We got you! Here are some references to breakdown each law. The 12 Laws of the Universe: https://medium.com/change-your-mind/the-11-other-universal-laws-a62c3d5a771a A Summary:https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/the-12-universal-laws-a-summaryUnderstanding the Major Laws that Govern your life: https://proctorgallagherinstitute.com/universal-laws/understanding-the-major-laws-that-govern-your-life/Happy Listening!

In this episode we discuss the legacy of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, with a special guest. We speak to the current conditions of housing and how we got here and the steps that were put in place to benefit people and whether or not it actually worked and why/why not. This is another one you won't want to miss! Forgotten History of Segregated AmericaRedlining Maps: America's History of DiscriminationBlack Homeownership during the PandemicHomeOwnership Rate Gap Today

In this episode we walk the steps of legislation and chain of events post slavery that landed us into the Civil Rights Era. This is a great reminder of the steps and work that was put in to drive change during a time that isn't often spoke about and a great reflection in a critical time in our lives. You won't want to miss this one.

Hello Intellects! In this episode we revisit our conversation around Black Girl Luxury and the more recent trend that is Soft Life. And in short, we break down what just doesn't sit right with us about the movement. Apologies in advance if anyone feels triggered after hearing this, this is an interesting one that you don't want to miss!

Hello Intellects and Happy New Year! Tis the season we reflect on our journey and times of transition. This year we're focusing on burnout and when we've given when we don't have and some lessons we've learned along the way. Heading into this year, and all that is already occurred in this world, you won't want to miss this one.

Many of us woke up on November 6th with a lot to process and will probably remember everything we were doing and how we felt for the rest of our days. In this episode, we unpack the "what now?" some of us are feeling and how we can decide to move forward and prioritize our mental health. You will absolutely want to listen to this one.

Hello Intellects! We are back to conclude the the Love series from our bonus episodes. In this episode we discuss unpopular opinions around " Unconditional Love" and boundaries and the infamous saying"Blood is thicker than water". The holidays are here and while we wish the best for everyone, we know there are challenging relationships out there as well, so you definitely won't want to miss this one.

Hello Intellects! We are back for another amazing, enlightened and intellectual season! In this episode, we keep it light and talk about what we have been up to and what we are looking forward to covering in this season. There is a lot going on in the world right now and we can't be more excited about returning to this global community to discuss and learn in real time! Here's to Season 5 friends! Enjoy!

What's good Intellects! We're back with Part 2! In this bonus episode Shayla and I speak on a topic we actually don't cover often, Love. Not just from a relationship standpoint but also just our relationship with love in and of itself as it relates to the world, people, relationships and our life experience. Do you believe that falling in love and being in love are different? And what about our human experience has changed in this digital age? All questions we will answer on this episode. There are a lot of gems dropped in this one, so you don't want to miss it!

What's good Intellects! In this bonus episode Shayla and I speak on a topic we actually don't cover often, Love. Not just from a relationship standpoint but also just our relationship with love in and of itself as it relates to the world, people, relationships and our life experience. There are a lot of gems dropped in this one, so you don't want to miss it!

Hello Intellects! It has been another amazing season filled with more life gems, insightful stories and great history. Thank you as always for tuning in! For now we will be taking a break and will be back later this year so turn on your notifications for updates and you won't want to miss our bonus episodes coming to you soon while we are out. On this episode we will recap some of our favorite episodes from this season and some lessons we learned! You don't want to miss it! Til next time as always, love on your loved ones and love on yourselves. Take Care Intellects!

Y'all we are back with another High On the Hog Review. In this episode we follow the journey led by this amazing Netflix series through various chapters in history and the food that fed and gave birth to African American Culture. Tune in! You won't want to miss it!

Y'all we are back with another High On the Hog Review. In this episode we follow the journey led by this amazing Netflix series through various chapters in history and the food that fed and gave birth to African American Culture. Tune in! You won't want to miss it!

It's that time of the season where we take a dive into a cold case. This one is unique in that we will also tell the stories of Levon Brooks and Kennedy Brewer, 2 men whose lives were changed unjustly while the crimes against Courtney and Christine went unsolved. This is a story and project, we hope to spread awareness and offer support.  If you would like to support the Innocence Project, please do so here: ⁠https://innocenceproject.org/⁠

It's that time of the season where we take a dive into a cold case. This one is unique in that we will also tell the stories of Levon Brooks and Kennedy Brewer, 2 men whose lives were changed unjustly while the crimes against Courtney and Christine went unsolved. This is a story and project, we hope to spread awareness and offer support. If you would like to support the Innocence Project, please do so here: https://innocenceproject.org/

To my fellow Intellects, we hope your Black History Month with all its glory and all its pride is coming to a blickity blackity  black close. Y'all know this is one of our favorite times of the year because we do a deep dive ( as deep as the internet allows anyway) into the amazing stories of our people across the diaspora. This year we are focusing on Women Warriors, this 2 part series will cover black women both in the physical and spiritual realm. Grab your popcorn and sit back and listen to some of the most fascinating stories of some of the legends within the African Diaspora. You won't want to miss it. As always links are in the bio to reference where we are grabbing our information.  Links Referenced:  Mbuya Nehanda:   https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/mbuya-nehanda-c-1840-1898/ Who Was the Queen of Sheba? https://www.thecollector.com/who-was-the-queen-of-sheeba/ Igbo Slavery: https://www.cfr.org/blog/legacies-slavery-nigerias-igboland#:~:text=Notably%2C Igbo slavery was not,of lineage%2C and their spirituality. Queen Moremi: https://teamqueens.org/moremi-ajasoro/#:~:text=Queen%20Moremi%20was%20a%20renowned,If%E1%BA%B9%CC%80%20from%20the%20Ugbo%20kingdom. Queen Amina: https://expeditionsubsahara.com/blogs/news/amina-the-warrior-queen#:~:text=Shortly%20after%20taking%20power%2C%20Amina,known%20as%20an%20exceptional%20architect. Dahomey Amazons: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20180826-the-legend-of-benins-fearless-female-warriors Africcan Warrior Queens You Never Knew:  https://africanvibes.com/10-brave-african-warrior-queens/ African Female Warriors- History.com https://www.history.com/news/african-female-warriors

To my fellow Intellects, we hope your Black History Month with all its glory and all its pride is off to a blickity blackity  black start. Y'all know this is one of our favorite times of the year because we do a deep dive ( as deep as the internet allows anyway) into the amazing stories of our people across the diaspora. This year we are focusing on Woman Warriors, this 2 part series will cover black women both in the physical and spiritual realm. Grab your popcorn and sit back and listen to some of the most fascinating stories of some of the legends within the African Diaspora. You won't want to miss it. As always links are in the bio to reference where we are grabbing our information.  Links Referenced:  Mbuya Nehanda:   https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/mbuya-nehanda-c-1840-1898/ Who Was the Queen of Sheba? https://www.thecollector.com/who-was-the-queen-of-sheeba/ Igbo Slavery: https://www.cfr.org/blog/legacies-slavery-nigerias-igboland#:~:text=Notably%2C Igbo slavery was not,of lineage%2C and their spirituality. Queen Moremi: https://teamqueens.org/moremi-ajasoro/#:~:text=Queen%20Moremi%20was%20a%20renowned,If%E1%BA%B9%CC%80%20from%20the%20Ugbo%20kingdom. Queen Amina: https://expeditionsubsahara.com/blogs/news/amina-the-warrior-queen#:~:text=Shortly%20after%20taking%20power%2C%20Amina,known%20as%20an%20exceptional%20architect. Dahomey Amazons: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20180826-the-legend-of-benins-fearless-female-warriors Africcan Warrior Queens You Never Knew:  https://africanvibes.com/10-brave-african-warrior-queens/ African Female Warriors- History.com https://www.history.com/news/african-female-warriors

This episode goes there! For the first time Shayla and I get real about our health & fitness journey over the last few years and we discuss everything from body image, fibroids, PMDD, hysterectomies and our fitness journeys. We discuss some learnings we've had and the changes we've had to accept along with the unhealthy stigmas from social media. Whether you are going through the same thing or know someone who is, you will absolutely want to take a listen and don't forget to rate and answer our 1 question survey at the end.

Its that time of year again where Shayla and I reflect on some takeaways from last year. In this episode we discuss the power of Redirecting & Surrendering and the impacts it can have on us personally and socially when trying to move through our journeys. In this episode we get real about some of the shifts in perspectives and beliefs we had to move through unexpectedly and how we got through it. You won't want to miss it!

In continuation of our recent series on Black World History we are revisiting the history of Aboriginal people and Australia. There is so much history we weren't able to cover and still aren't able to dive into but we felt this one needed a deeper dive to better understand the long history of the Aboriginal History and their journey to be treated as citizens. This one is an amazing history lesson, and you won't want to miss this.  Disclaimer: Shayla and I are not historians, we just find value in the history of the diaspora. Although we would love access to more in depth historical artifacts to validate our findings on Google. Google is all we have, but we wouldn't be Melanated Intellects if we didn't dive into the stories of the African Diaspora anyway. With this said, please enjoy and allow this to spark your curiosity to do your own research and dive in further to these important moments/times and chapters in history.  Timeline: 1900's - Racism. No Way! Aboriginal Massacres: https://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/history/australian-aboriginal-history-timeline/massacres#:~:text=1837,with%20more%20than%20200%20killed. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/mar/04/the-killing-times-the-massacres-of-aboriginal-people-australia-must-confront https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/mar/06/conspiracy-of-silence-how-sabotaged-inquiries-fed-massacre-denials

In continuation of our recent series on Black World History we are revisiting the history of Aboriginal people and Australia. There is so much history we weren't able to cover and still aren't able to dive into but we felt this one needed a deeper dive to better understand the long history of the Aboriginal History and their journey to be treated as citizens. This one is an amazing history lesson, and you won't want to miss this.  Disclaimer: Shayla and I are not historians, we just find value in the history of the diaspora. Although we would love access to more in depth historical artifacts to validate our findings on Google. Google is all we have, but we wouldn't be Melanated Intellects if we didn't dive into the stories of the African Diaspora anyway. With this said, please enjoy and allow this to spark your curiosity to do your own research and dive in further to these important moments/times and chapters in history.  Timeline: 1900's - Racism. No Way! Aboriginal Massacres: https://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/history/australian-aboriginal-history-timeline/massacres#:~:text=1837,with%20more%20than%20200%20killed. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/mar/04/the-killing-times-the-massacres-of-aboriginal-people-australia-must-confront https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/mar/06/conspiracy-of-silence-how-sabotaged-inquiries-fed-massacre-denials

Happy Holidays Intellects! Tis the season and we know there is a lot weighing heavy on our minds these days. In this episode we unpack why it is important to acknowledge Holiday Blues and different ways to set boundaries to be proactive about them. It is no secret that the world looks very different for us than generations before and pre pandemic, so even if it doesn't apply this year, you'll want to take a listen for you or just in case there is anyone you  know that is struggling with grief, financial stress, mental health, or even just the pressure that comes with what society considers as living up to expectations of the holidays. Remember you matter and we have articles and resources provided below and on prior episodes.    Death Spike on Christmas Day:  https://www.us-funerals.com/deaths-spike-on-christmas-day/ Forbes: Black Americans and Holiday Blues https://www.forbes.com/sites/maiahoskin/2020/12/07/black-americans-are-more-venerable-to-what-some-dismiss-as-the-holiday-blues/?sh=10eb00ec7d90 Why We get Depressed during Holidays https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/why-we-get-depressed-during-holidays/ Mental Health and Holiday Blueshttps://www.nami.org/Press-Media/Press-Releases/2014/Mental-health-and-the-holiday-blues#:~:text=Approximately%20755%20of%20overall%20respondents,pressure%20and%2057%25%20unrealistic%20expectations. National Hopeline Network, Suicide & Crisis Hotline 1-800-442-HOPE(4673)

Hello Intellects! In this episode we cover the new Netflix Documentary, Black Beauty Effect. This documentary covers the history behind the black experience as it relates to our fashion, makeup and skin care and the influence it has had on the rest of the world in the past and today. So we decided to discuss our experience with this topic as 2 melanated women and how we've been impacted and how we became who we are. You won't want to miss this!

Ya'll this is a good one! In this episode we revisit an old episode on Self Love and take it a step further and unpack our views as it stands today and a few things we wanted to elaborate further on last time. We often times hear about Self Love and Self Care but I don't think we spend enough time unpacking what each really mean and how they can show up in a relationship with yourself and with others. Take a listen! You won't want to miss this!

Hello Intellects! We are back for another season! As always on this episode we are covering what we have been up to these last few months and what you can expect this season! You'll definitely want to listen as we have some changes coming this season! Its good to be back and cheers to another season!

We're back with another bonus episode. In this episode we are discussing Part 2 of the Netflix documentary, African Queens a new series narrated by Jada Pickett, which we hope will be back to cover more on pre-colonial African royalty. In this series, the doc covers Queen Njinga, and her life long journey to protect her people from colonization specifically from the Portuguese at this time. This documentary isn't like any other we've had the pleasure of covering so be sure to take a listen!

We're back with another bonus episode. In this episode we are discussing the Netflix documentary, African Queens a new series narrated by Jada Pickett, which we hope will be back to cover more on pre-colonial African royalty. In this series, the doc covers Queen Njinga, and her life long journey to protect her people from colonization specifically from the Portuguese at this time. This documentary isn't like any other we've had the pleasure of covering so be sure to take a listen!

In this episode Shayla and I review the Peacock Documentary the Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks. This documentary went viral a while back and we are sitting down to unpack the true story of Mother Rosa and her impacts to the civil rights movement and overall American History. Mother Rosa, is nothing like that small paragraph we read in the history books and so much  more and you won't want to miss this episode to learn just how much we really didn't know about the remarkable life of Mother Rosa.

It's Not Black History Month: When it comes to headwraps in America. What do you know about them? In this episode we discuss Tignon Laws and the American History behind Black women and head wraps. Why these laws were implemented and how we pushed back unapologetically.  We also circle back and cover updates around The Crown Act and a recent campaign Sponsored by Dove and LinkedIn to eliminate hair discrimination in the workplace. You won't want to miss it! https://www.dove.com/us/en/stories/campaigns/crown-linkedin.html https://www.nps.gov/ethnography/aah/aaheritage/frenchama.htm https://www.essence.com/hair/tignon-laws-cultural-appropriation-black-natural-hair/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/j5abvx/black-womens-hair-illegal-tignon-laws-new-orleans-louisiana https://wams.nyhistory.org/settler-colonialism-and-revolution/settler-colonialism/fashionable-rebellion/

Who Killed Malcolm X? A question many of us, although there have been arrests, are still unfortunately left with. In this episode, Shayla and I unpack the profound Netflix Documentary: Who Killed Malcolm X along with other history we have learned in our research over the years of the life of Malcolm. We also discuss the facts and circumstances around his murder and why we consider it to still be a cold case. If you have not watched the documentary, we provide a lot of information but we don't come close to the documentary so it is highly recommended you still watch it but regardless, I definitely encourage you to take a listen, you won't want to miss this one as there are still so many questions. 

Money Mindset! What does it mean? How does it apply? And how might it be affecting you? During these hard times for many, Shayla and I felt it would be a great time to dive deeper into everyone's favorite topic, Money. But in this episode, we discuss our growth and belief system and how it came to be. This conversation has been incredibly impactful for the both of us over the last few years and we are confident it will be for you too.  As a friendly reminder, we are on break and will be releasing bonus episodes until our return in the fall! Until then, take care and you'll hear from us soon.  Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP LINKS: Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla: https://linktr.ee/onewithone Get Upside- https://upside.app.link/SJVVW Acorns- https://share.acorns.com/srobinson0u?advocate.partner_share_id=1139194052 Robinhood- https://join.robinhood.com/shaylar68 LEX Investments-since the recording of this episode Lex is no longer in business

Season 3 of Melanated Intellects has come to an end and we both can't wait for season 4! We know you all will miss us and we will miss you too, which is why we will still be dropping bonus episodes throughout the break. We will be dropping several bonus episodes throughout our break so make sure you turn on your notifications because you never know when a bonus episode might be released. That way you can be notified right away! In this episode, we discuss our favorite moments and episodes from this season and  lessons learned. We also discuss ways you can connect with Patrice, and more details about ways you can work with Shayla in March and April! We welcome feedback, so please take a moment to take our anonymous feedback survey listed below! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla*NOTE: April session has moved to May https://linktr.ee/onewithone Follow Shayla on IG: @shayla1withself https://www.instagram.com/shayla1withself/ Follow Patrice on Tiktok: @simplymisspatrice https://www.tiktok.com/@simplymisspatrice?_t=8Z3ZsNUA4A2&_r=1

In this episode, we dissect ‘rest' as a term and give some history on the 40 hour work week. We give our opinion about rest being productive, our personal experiences, and American work culture. Trust us, you don't want to miss this episode. CNBC remote workers reclaimed hours: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/29/remote-workers-reclaimed-60-million-hours-of-commuting-time.html Depression may look different in Black Women: https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2022/december/depression-Black-women.html Forbes The Benefits of Rest: https://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2021/01/15/the-benefits-of-resting-and-how-to-unplug-in-a-busy-world/?sh=73af45662133 Gen-Z and Millenials on Work Life Balance: https://linksinternational.com/blog/why-do-gen-z-and-millennials-seek-after-work-life-balance/ 11 American work habits, other countries avoid: https://www.businessinsider.com/unhealthy-american-work-habits-2017-11#they-dont-always-take-pride-in-their-jobs-8 The History of the 40hr Work Week: https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/40-hour-work-week Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://linktr.ee/onewithone

This topic has been heavy on our hearts for a while now. Although we try to keep our topics positive when it comes to the black community, we also are here to have difficult and necessary discussions. Recently, we have seen so much division within our community. Including but not limited to division among black men and black women, political division, colorism and so much more. In this episode we discuss our feelings about it and what we feel we can do as a community to do better. You don't want to miss this episode. Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://linktr.ee/onewithone

Happy Black History Month! We are excited to discuss history in 4 continents this year for Black History Month. This episode will be focusing on black history in Australia. In this episode, we discuss the aboriginal people of Australia, the Afro-Australian community, and the solidarity they showed African Americans by joining the “Black Lives Matter” movement. We learned so much while preparing for this episode and you don't want to miss this. Make sure you check out this episode. Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://linktr.ee/onewithone Sources Referenced in This Episode University of Cambridge: https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/unprecedented-study-of-aboriginal-australians-points-to-one-shared-out-of-africa-migration-for The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2011/09/aborigines-the-first-out-of-africa-the-first-in-asia-and-australia/245392/ The Difference Between: http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/religion-miscellaneous/difference-between-aboriginal-and-african/ SBS: https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/voices/culture/article/2021/10/14/why-i-wanted-explore-deep-history-african-migrants-australia ABC: https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/documentary-our-african-roots-australia-forgotten-history/13583030 Language on the Move: https://www.languageonthemove.com/my-african-australian-story/ Black History Month: https://www.blakhistorymonth.com/about Cultural Survival: https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/blak-lives-matter-indigenous-australias-solidarity-us Racism No Way: https://racismnoway.com.au/about-racism/timeline/1900s/

Happy Black History Month! We are excited to discuss history in 4 continents this year for Black History Month. This episode will be focusing on black history in South America. Millions (the majority) of Africans were taken to South America and enslaved for more than 400 years. In this episode, we discuss Brazil's Black Consciousness Day, Benedita da Silva, and so much more! Make sure you check out this episode! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://linktr.ee/onewithone Sources Referenced in This Episode National Today: https://nationaltoday.com/black-consciousness-day-brazil/ Black Past: https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/da-silva-benedita-1942/ NPR: https://www.npr.org/2011/07/27/138601410/what-it-means-to-be-black-in-latin-america

Happy Black History Month! We are excited to discuss history in 4 continents this year for Black History Month. This episode will be focusing on black history in Europe. In this episode, we discuss Scottish history, the Moors, Chevalier de Saint-Georges and so much more! Make sure you check out this episode! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://linktr.ee/onewithone Sources Referenced in This Episode Europeana: https://www.europeana.eu/en/black-history BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-24347632 National Trust of Scotland: https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/africans-at-the-court-of-james-iv National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/who-were-moors https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/guides/slavery-and-the-slave-trade

Happy Black History Month! We are excited to discuss history in 4 continents this year for Black History Month. This episode will be focusing on black history in Asia. In this episode, we discuss the historical impact African Americans have made on Asia music and culture, the 1st black samurai and so much more! Make sure you check out this episode and fill our short survey to let us know how we did! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://linktr.ee/onewithone Sources Referenced in This Episode Black Past Article: https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/perspectives-global-african-history/the-black-pacific-1919-1941-african-americans-and-asia-in-the-interwar-period/ History Workshop:https://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/south-asias-africans/ Kiddle: https://kids.kiddle.co/Afro-Asian Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Yasuke

In this episode, we discuss the topic of trauma and its impact on the human body. We explain the changes that happen in the brain when trauma occurs, the impacts of cortisol, stress and our personal experiences with anxiety and stress. You don't want to miss this informative episode. Make sure you check out this episode and fill our short survey to let us know how we did! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://linktr.ee/onewithone Sources Referenced in This Episode Coalition Recovery Article: https://www.coalitionrecovery.com/rehab-blog/how-unprocessed-trauma-is-stored-in-the-body/ Society of Behavioral Science Article: https://www.sbm.org/healthy-living/understanding-impact-of-trauma-how-trauma-can-affect-body-mind?gclid=CjwKCAiAs8acBhA1EiwAgRFdw_-j119iybblyQ5q1CgeWo9CNmpuG4yqP7C48c8AJPcb8CHDNmAQjhoCCioQAvD_BwE Psychology Today Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-addiction-connection/202103/how-trauma-affects-the-body The Arc Monroe: https://arcmonroe.org/how-do-our-brains-respond-to-trauma/?gclid=CjwKCAiAs8acBhA1EiwAgRFdw7kqJZXO6CnSA4STGCxKnFUCv-AP47-SSoB5MGVjBK5g0uD3doWy7BoCsXwQAvD_BwE Life Care Wellness: https://life-care-wellness.com/how-to-release-trauma-trapped-in-the-body/ Psych Central: https://psychcentral.com/health/the-silent-treatment#why-its-used

In this two-part episode we invite our sisters back to sit down for some girl chat! Cartier (Shayla's sister) and Ciara (Patrice's sister) brought their own unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. We cover so much about our opinions and experiences in regards to leaving spaces, career paths, relationships and more! As always we had a good time with our sisters and they brought perspectives just as unique as they are. Make sure you check out this episode and fill our short survey to let us know how we did! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://www.instagram.com/shayla1withself/

In this two-part episode we invite our sisters back to sit down for some girl chat! Cartier (Shayla's sister) and Ci'ara (Patrice's sister) brought their own unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. We cover so much about our opinions and experiences in regards to leaving spaces, career paths, relationships and more! As always we had a good time with our sisters and they brought perspectives just as unique as they are. Make sure you check out this episode and fill our short survey to let us know how we did! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://sites.google.com/view/onewithonejourney/ways-to-work-with-us?authuser=5

As each year comes to an end, we like to reflect upon the previous 12 months and the lessons we have learned. In this episode, we discuss how to tell when you are outgrowing situations, people and places. Also, we talk about who we are becoming, how we are becoming these individuals and our biggest challenges. This reflection is exactly what we needed, and we hope you will agree. Make sure you check out this episode and fill our short survey to let us know how we did! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://sites.google.com/view/onewithonejourney/ways-to-work-with-us?authuser=5

Trust is a crucial part of the personal growth journey. In this episode we tackle trust from several different directions including self-trust, trust of others and trust in higher power. We further discuss our journey's with self trust, major lessons we learned along the way and where we hope to be in the future. Trust us you don't want to miss this dynamic episode! Make sure you check out this episode and fill our short survey to let us know how we did! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://sites.google.com/view/onewithonejourney/ways-to-work-with-us?authuser=5

This Netflix documentary was about the discovery of the slave ship ‘Clotilda.' It is said to be the last known slave ship to bring enslaved individuals from Africa to the US. It carried 110 Africans, and the documentary also highlights the stories of the descendants of these individuals. These Africans were enslaved for 5 years and eventually owned land and built a community in Alabama. In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the history, the descendants, and new information that has come out since the documentary aired. Make sure you click on this episode and fill out the brief survey below! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://sites.google.com/view/onewithonejourney/ways-to-work-with-us?authuser=5 Sources Referenced in This Episode Black past Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic0SUiATesc Encyclopedia Article: http://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-1403 History.com Article: https://www.history.com/news/us-illegal-slave-trade-civil-war Supreme Court Cases 1: https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/26/110/ Supreme Court Cases 2: https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/22/391/ Archives Article: https://www.archives.gov/files/atlanta/finding-aids/african-slave-trade.pdf Abe Books: https://www.abebooks.com/first-edition/CAPTIVE-AFRICAN-SLAVES-LETTER-SECRETARY-STATE/30662097027/bd National Archives: https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/slave-trade.html NPR Article Neoslavery: https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/slave-trade.html Smithsonian Magazine Article: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/clotilda-last-known-slave-ship-arrive-us-found-180972177/

This Hulu 6 series documentary was all about black women and their hair. Tracee Ellis Ross hosted this documentary interviewing 6 influential black women and asking them a variety of questions about their hair journey. These women including Issa Rae, Oprah, and Marsai Martin, to name a few, got real and personal about their experiences. We unpack everything from length discrimination, the “pain is beauty mindset,” relaxers and so much more! You definitely don't want to miss this honest and heartfelt discussion. Click on this episode and fill out the short survey below! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://sites.google.com/view/onewithonejourney/ways-to-work-with-us?authuser=5

This episode is so powerful. We discuss taking your power back regardless of the situation. This can include but not limited to romantic relationships, boundaries with loved ones and friends, a situation where you have lost your voice etc. We dissect everything from how your power became lost in the first place, to establishing clear boundaries and mindset shifts you can make to help you along the way. We give our personal experiences and share what we have learned along the way. Trust me you don't want to miss this! Go ahead and click on this episode! Check it out and let us know what you think by filling our new survey below! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://sites.google.com/view/onewithonejourney/ways-to-work-with-us?authuser=5

TRIGGER WARNING: We will be periodically dedicating an episode to a melanated cold case throughout the season as we hope to shed more light on these stories. In March of 1991, nearly two weeks after the Rodney King beating, LaTasha Harlins lost her life. She was killed by Soon Ja Du, a Korean convenience store owner over the purchase of a bottle of orange juice. Soon Ja Du was convicted and found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and recommended to serve 10 years in state prison by the jury. However, Judge Joyce Karlin decided to give her a lenient sentence of $500 fine, 400 hours of community service, and 5 years of probation with no jail time. Due to the timing of the incident LaTasha's case did not receive the media attention that Rodney King's did. Also, in this episode we decided to speak about the surprising most recent updates in Breonna Taylor's case, how we feel about all the recent discoveries, and our feelings about both of these cases even though they happened nearly 30 years apart. Make sure you click on this episode. Let us know what you think by filling our new survey below! Looking to Donate to LaTasha's Foundation? https://www.latashaharlinsfoundation.org/ Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://sites.google.com/view/onewithonejourney/ways-to-work-with-us?authuser=5 Sources Referenced in This Episode YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic0SUiATesc NPR Article: https://www.npr.org/2022/04/29/1095444468/storycorps-remembering-15-year-old-latasha-harlins LA Times Article: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-03-17/latasha-harlins-memorial-playground-black-lives-matter-south-los-angeles Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/event/Los-Angeles-Riots-of-1992

TRIGGER WARNING: It doesn't need to be Black History Month for us to speak about Black History. This will be one of many in the “It's Not Black History Month” series. We will have several episodes like this throughout this season, each focusing on a different topic. This episode is about Being Black in Nazi Germany during the height of their rule. We discuss stories of individuals who were there during this time including what they saw, experienced, and felt. In addition, we lay out details and facts surrounding Black people and their relationship to the Holocaust. Make sure you check out this brief history lesson. Let us know what you think by filling out our new survey below! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://sites.google.com/view/onewithonejourney/ways-to-work-with-us?authuser=5 Sources Referenced in This Episode BBC Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48273570 YouTube Documentary-Esther Fordham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwz7kQtPPW0 Holocaust Encyclopedia: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/afro-germans-during-the-holocaust The Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/27/black-people-were-hitlers-victims-too-that-must-not-be-forgotten YouTube Documentary- Enemies in Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyyg2OPMTvg

Energetic hygiene is just as important as any other type of hygiene. Hygiene can be defined as conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness. Our energy is worth maintaining and protecting. In this episode, we talk about everything from tips to maintain and protect it, to the importance of being intentional with it. Do yourself a favor and make sure you click on this episode. Check it out and let us know what you think by filling our new survey below! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://sites.google.com/view/onewithonejourney/ways-to-work-with-us?authuser=5

In our opinion, any standard related to beauty is an issue because we believe unique and individualized beauty is important to celebrate. Although there are many problematic beauty standards of today, in this episode we decided to focus on a select few. We discuss the beauty standards related to body image, colorism, and make-up. Make sure you don't miss this episode. Check it out and let us know what you think by filling out our new survey below! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://sites.google.com/view/onewithonejourney/ways-to-work-with-us?authuser=5 Sources Referenced in This Episode: Instagram Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2021/10/05/heres-how-instagram-harms-young-women-according-to-research/?sh=775ab340255a

This topic has been all over social media lately and as two individuals from the corporate world we couldn't help but to weigh in. In this episode we discuss everything from our thoughts on quiet quitting as a term and a behavior to the future impacts we believe the current employment mindset will have on our future as a society. This was such a dope discussion. Trust me, you don't want to miss it. Check it out and let us know what you think by filling our new survey below! Anonymous Feedback Survey (take as often as you would like): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2LQKHP Work With Shayla: Saturday Sessions With Shayla https://sites.google.com/view/onewithonejourney/ways-to-work-with-us?authuser=5 Sources Referenced in This Episode: Harvard Business Review Article: https://hbr.org/2022/08/quiet-quitting-is-about-bad-bosses-not-bad-employees Time Article on Quiet Firing: https://time.com/6212167/quiet-firing-what-to-do/ CDC Covid-19 article on orphaned children https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/topics/orphanhood/index.html