Sister Love

Your Sister Love  Song B is back!  Yes, it's been a long hiatus and I have been distracted in so many ways. Distractions are things that get in the way.  They cause delays or diversions to prevent us from achieving our goals.  I have many goals and realize that it's not wise to bite off too much.  Therefore; in the new year  until further notice, Sister Love will be a solo-cast with an occasional guest.  This episode honors SHERO bell hooks, author, professor and activist.   Stick around as I grow and all my endeavors.  Thank you. Song B.

Sister Love SHERO Sister Love Sonja B, the Song B. is back after a break with a robust show "Just Do Better." Topics in this episode covers recently amazing events: Bezos and Branson's space flights, 2021 Bucks NBA Championship, 2021 Summer Olympic commencement and mental health of Athletes. Celebrating Naomi Osaka, Sister Love SHERO.

In this solecist, Sonja Song B. celebrates all women including International Women's Day. This episode looks at recent coverage and media commentary about Prince Harry and Meghan Markel's discussion with Oprah and what is racist. Covering H3 segment on humor, health and happiness with quotes by Richard Pryor and recognizing Cicely Tyson as our SHERO.

Sonja 'Song B's' guest this week is Numbiya Azziz,  disease prevention physical therapist and men's health and wellness special discusses working with men and viewing intimacy and physical wellness through a therapeutic lens.  Numbiya talks about how submissiveness through power is a way for a woman to utilize feminine charm and how both sexes can show expression of mutual appreciation.  

Sonja 'Song B.' who is happy to be American again, checks in with the latest happenings.  Super Bowl, Nikki Giovanni, Sister Love Shero Women's Heart Health Day, Forbes richest self-made women under forty and of color.  Entertainment review of the Lifetime's documentary on Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina.  New 'H-Cubed'  segment (*humor x health x happiness) Sister Love SHERO- poet and activist Nikki Giovanni.

Sister Love host Sonja the Song B reflects in this solocast on the lessons learned in 2020 coming out mindful and wiser.   Thrusting into 2021, the year starts with America on pins and needles with an insurgence on the Capital to be followed by a beautifully orchestrated Presidential Inaguration for President Biden and Madam Vice President Kamala Harris. . Episode's Sisterlove SHERO is Poet Laureate Amanda Gordon.

Oyez, oyez.  In episode #31 Sonja Song B does a solocast and it's all about Ruth.  Where we're heading today, RGB's place on the court will be missed by most American's.  History should have been written that her 'most fervent wish is that  (she) will not be replaced until a new president is installed;'  however that may not be the case.  It is with great regret, that her last and unselfish wish for the people of America will not be honored by the current incredulous dishonest leader.  Let the people have the last say with our vote.  Oyez, oyez.

This week's show, Song Bee opens up with the Happy Monday Morning song challenge for smiles. Colleen and Song B jumps right into when 'Keeping it real goes wrong' discussing 39 year old father of twins, work-like-a-Jamican (we love our Jamaicans) chocolate-brown-butt talk show hosts Nick Cannon's cancel culture threat for the comments he made on a podcast with Professor Griff. A deeper dive down the rabbit hole with the issues around Tamar Braxton, a "to be continued" trilogy. SLUUR Sistas deconstruct behavior: public rants against the network, promotions of new reality shows, measuring pay to Kardashians; Network contract release and Tamar's self naming inserting 'slave' on her Twitter handle. Iyanla Vanzant is SHERO of the week.

After a stressful tax week, in this solocast Song B gives her take on those who got it wrong:  Annie Lebowitz, Virginia (Karen) Thomas and Trump. Kanye; don't know what to say. Maybe Kim Kardashian should have him lock up.   Got it right: Vanity and Vogue covers featuring Simone Biles and Viola Davis; Dario Calmese.    A page from the script of "Get Out", Virginia Thomas is the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas pounces on the Mayor of Clifton, Virginia to remove that banner "Welcome to Clifton where Black Lives Matter." Shero/Hero honors  John Lewis as an American politician, congressman  civil rights activist who served in the US House of Representative over three decades.

Sister Love does a health and gratitude check-in. While some people are isolated, take time to reach out to someone or join a virtual class. In this episode, Colleen and Song B talk about making changes as they are both in transition and embarking on a new journey of health and better surroundings. This week is a reminder to be mindful and kind to yourselves during social and economically challenging times. SHERO of the week is Jassmyn Stanely. Read more on Journey to Better Health on the H3 For Life: Humor Health and Happiness blog.

What are the risks of 'speaking your mind' and is it distinguishable by occupation and context. In this solo-cast episode, Song B talks addresses provoking thoughts around what people say; what are the things people say, can't say, why we can't and who polices what we say. We look at noted politicians, entertainers and the average citizen. Are there exceptions or restrictions on free speech. For some, speaking your mind is the most freeing thing ever achieved.

In the matter of 8 minutes and 40 seconds, the manner of death suffered by George Floyd with a knee on his neck became a symbol of four hundred years of suffrage of black people in America and around the world. Song B and Colleen address the global impact and movement in American, the UK and around the world. This time if feels like the world and non-whites are beginning to accept that racism has always existed and is embedded in the institutions and values that help to create the America we know today. Read more in article by Colleen Brown http://h3life.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-land-of-free-is-not-free-for-all.html  

Whether the treadmill slows down or your are suddenly forced to get off, there is opportunity for change during lockdown. Song B and Colleen discuss the challenges and recognizing opportunity to make a move and name the five tips to help make it happen from a best selling book 'The Squiggly Career' by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis. This show talks about 'Becoming,' the documentary about Michele Obama. Our SHERO of the week is Stacy Abrams.

If you're quarantined with an arsehole, then this episode is for you. Facing tough times while shelter-in-place for some means becoming hostage with intense personalities in less desirable environment. Sometimes the 'arsehole' is self, our worst enemy. Song B and Colleen Morgan discuss finding the opportunity during lockdown and how to deal with the 'situation' with tips on how to mentally escape and save your sanity. Honors to the recent losses of music and entertainment professionals Betty Wright, Andre Harrell and Little Richard and lifting up the name of Ahmaud Avery and strength to his mother on Mother's Day. For more thoughts on 'Getting your Mojo Back During C19 visit https://h3life.blogspot.com/2020/05/get-your-mojo-back-during-covid-19.html

"We're Doing Us" Joining Song B a second week in a row is Colleen Morgan returning as a co-host.  This week's topic is the challenging times of Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex.     The British press seems to get their britches in a bundle when it comes to Meghan!. What is the media's obsession about the couple or about Meghan who has faced extreme cruelty from muckraking British and European media outlets.  The headlines and stories have been ferocious and hostile filled with accusations and lies that has been fueled by bigotry and racism. No wonder they have decided to 'Megxit' from life in the UK.  Unbeknownst to most, Meghan is not the first mixed bi-racial persons who has joined European royalty, Queen Charlotte wife to George III King of England in the 18th Century. Now the couple is free at last now that they have announced their exit from the Royal duties Are they still Duke and Duchess of Sussex? Was Mehgan ever really accepted by the Royal family,  and the British Aristocracy?    Was the move to Canada a sideways and distraction to the underlying goal to move to LA?  These are some of the questions discussed on this hot topic.

Ernestine Shepherd After a long three-month hiatus, Sister Love Song is back and excited to have Colleen Morgan as guest and co-host on episode twenty-two to talk about these challenging times and how to get your Mojo back during COVID-19. Colleen gives the rundown on the pitfalls of being on lockdown from the United Kingdom and Song B chimes in on things from the USA. They both agree that there are ways to get through it that is empowering and provides tips to get your Mojo working. This week's 'Shero' is Ernestine Shepherd (1936) 84 years young, extraordinary body builder, author of 'Disciplined to Be Fit: The Ageless Journey of Ernestine Shepherd.' Colleen Morgan "Ten Tips to Get Your Mojo Working" by Colleen Morgan Stop whining Practice positive affirmationsSilence the mind chatter Turn off electronics Spend 10 minutes yogaDeep breathingRead a bookShow gratitude be gratefulPut on your happy feet and keep dancing Just smile

Happy to be Nappy In this Sister Love Extraordinaire Circle (SEX-C) episode, the ladies discuss The CROWN Act(Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) Act (SB 188); a California law which prohibits discrimination based on hair style and hair texture. African Americans have struggle to own and maintain retail beauty supply industry, but frequently excel in hair care and styling business. There is uniqueness in the African American ‘black hair' experience that is shared. The of the ladies do a PH Level check-in. From 3 to 5 on pursuit of happiness, they give the levels and factors that made an impact for the day including the lows to highs facing truth, realness and finding support in our vulnerability.  Everyone has their own unique relations with their parents; some are fortunate to have exceptional relationships while others are less fortunate.  Each person shares something about the emotional areas in the relationships with our mothers. Ms. Lena McPriestley was born in Mexia, Texas 1918 - 2018 was a woman of pride and dignity. Her favorite wisdom of words were,"Wherever you are is where you are supposed to be. Mother McPriestley is our SHERO of the month.

The holidays bring in good cheer along with old and new anxieties. More than 168 million people shop between Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday and go into debts. The average household with a median income of $50,000 and on average spend $1000. Consumers stretch their wallets, brans and patience. Have we lost the reason for the season and replaced the reason with consumerism? Perhaps it is time we rethink Christmas. This episode focuses on spending beyond your means and making changes to get out of the tech take-over of your brains. Song B talks about ways to pause our thought domination and benefits of disciplined behavior to control reactions to unexpected negativity and prevention of going into states of madness. Tools that can help avoid holiday anxieties. Sister Love recognizes Shero Ava Duvernay, Sister Extraordinaire.

Sister Love Redd Sonja, the Song Bee is back after two months of juggling life obstacles. Meanwhile, keeping it 'H-Cube:' humorous, healthy and happy! Starting with this weeks PH level of a 5! Yes, raising the bar through conscious mental trajectory and removing the 'self' from my world of thought domination.  Listen to hear how I do it.

Alfred Hitchcock said, "What is drama but life with the dull bits cut out." Everyday in America there is drama and not one day goes without. At the top of the headlines, drama begins with President Trump in the White House and spreads from coast to coast and from people to the planet. This weeks' solocast is all about the drama and ends with good sportsmanship between Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff at the US Open.

Guest Sasha Jackson MSW, ASW psychotherapist, is passionate about mental wellness. She talks with Sonja B. about approaches to care and wellness. Saha defines bi-polar conditions and the tools for care management. "Create your story and live in a space of happiness." Follow Sasha Jackson at LinkedIn or IG @I_Am_SashaJackson.

In this episode, host Song Bee asks, Are you paying attention? How, when, what we pay attention and why is important because it saves time, money and lives. This episode is dedicated to Scarlett Corliss and Shero: Sadie Roberts Joseph. Read more on this topic at H3forlife.blogspot.com.

This week's solocast, Sonja Song Bee reveals things most people do not know about her. She is a producer of podcast, poet, artist and writer working on a manuscript. She talks about the display Black Excellence at the BET 2019 Awards and attending the ASCEND Black Led Organization conference sponsored by East Bay Community Foundation held on Google campus.

How do you handle the little pie holes when they 'go low' with negativity? The Sister Love ladies Song B and Gidget compare driving in New York and Los Angeles and discuss Meghan Market and Serena, who are taking hits from critics. From proper etiquette non attending the Royal Dinner and eating fruitcake or waiting your turn to interview in the large media room behind the court, the hits continue from Trump, Wendy and sports media trolls. But what they cannot take away from these sister-loves is their shine. Jay Z, the self-made entrepreneur joins the billionaire's club. And in case you did not know, it's Lil' John (not Little John) and Fitty Cents (not Fifty Cents). All of them are winning. Straight from the hood to the helm - just keeping it real. Shero of th week is Chef Leah Chase (R.I.P.) of the famous Dookie Chase restaurant in New Orleans. We send light and love to the Creole Queen Chef.

Song B and Gidget discuss Nancy Pelosi, Theresa May and Harriet Tubman, this weeks' women in politics. Other topics are Dennis Rodman and when your brand goes bad.

'Tis the season of cancellations.' Steve Harvey had two cancellations and he was the hardest working man in showbiz. Lee Daniels' Empire was also cancelled. Steve Harvey warned comedian and actress Mo'Nique that showbiz is the 'money game.' Whoopi Goldberg launched a new clothing line and that makes her our Shero of the week! Check it out on www.facebook.com/sistersextraordinaire.

Gidget Pugh and Sonja 'Song Bee' in Studio Noir Today we have two SEX-C Ladies in the Sisters Extraordinaire Circle. In this episode Song Bee welcomes her new co-host Gidget Pugh to the Studio Noir. Gidget brings warmth, lightheartedness and Mimosas to the conversation and . So let's get this thing rocking! Beginning with their PH levels, both are high at five! Gidget share her P-square factors (pursuit of health and happiness) of the week by going to the gym daily. Halima Aden, the first Islamic woman featured in Sports Illustrated to wear a hijab and a burkini. Kim Kardarshian makes $500,000 per Instagram post. Lastly Ayesha Curry featured on Red Table Talk, intimately revealed some feeling of insecurities being married to a baller comes with discomfort when women are constantly gabbing for your husband.

Toast to Sisters Extraordinaire Circle This week's guests joining Song B are entrepreneurs Carla Buggs of Bay Area Black Market and Brigette LeBlanc of  LeBlanc and Associates, LLC, beautiful black and brown extraordinary sisters. Listen to this soulful conversation starting with the PH levels - sharing our Pursuit of Happiness and how we dedicated the week to upliftinging self. We touch on healing, business events and mixers with focus on Cigars culture bourbon and women. Enjoy!

Song Bee in Action Back and recovering from a fall, Song Bee recalls the 2018 Whitehouse Corespondents dinner with Comedienne Michelle Wolf who blasted the evening with cringing jokes that taunted Trump and his staff. Her career did not tank as a fallout. She survived ostracism and did not have to go into exile like Kathy Griffin did in 2017. Sister Love gives honor to Victor McElhaney son of Oakland Councilwoman Lynette Gibson McElhaney who fatally lost his life too soon and recognizes the councilwoman for her work for housing and anti-violence. Gay Cobbs is also mentioned as a Shero as founder of Oakland Private Industry Council. Please take a moment, visit https://www.patreon.com/sisterlove to kindly give a $3 ,$5 or $10 monthly donation. Thanks for listening.

In this episode joining Song B, we have Sisters Extraordinaire guest Lena Robinson and Contessa Bunn. The topics for the week are under the 'Just Breathe' umbrella beginning with the pursuit of happiness activity we engaged for the week. We take a dive into the R. Kelly sex scandal and discuss sexual abuse and exploitation among you black females. On a lighter note, we pay tribute and honor our grandmother Sheros.

Visiting co-host Colleen Morgan,  accredited coach, trainer and sister-friend in London.  We begin the new year with reflecting on the lessons from the pasts year and using tools to forecast a positive outlook for the new year.   She Rise, She Rose - Shero - Mary Jane Seacole Mary Seacole  born Mary Jane Grant in Kingston, Jamaica 1805, was a pioneering nurse and heroine of the Crimean War.  Read more about Mary Jane Seacole. Colleen's tools for the mind, body, emotion and spirt: Give yourself a hug every day Tell yourself reaffirming words out loud Practice of silence with self Connect with nature, visit open spaces   Remember: Your health is your wealth!

Hello Sister Love Extraordinaire sisters and friends.  In this episode we are rocking w ith Hazel Jay!  Hazel Jay also known as Lady J, is an author, educator and social entrepreneur who stops by to join SEX-C BABE's this December to share her faith walk and God's blessings.     Hazel is the creator of the IGLOW (I am Golden, Legendary, Original and Wondrous) project dear to her heart that provides transformational coaching and development for mothers and families.   Hazel is also one of twelve contributing authors in the book 'Real Talk: Intimate Discussions on Love, Life and Relationships and the author of her latest book, 'Girl, Wear Your Big Hat.'   The mother of four completed graduate school with a degree in business.  Following many lows and getting through several bumps and bruises, Hazel persevered with new lessons.  And through tough times  she leaned on the blessings coming her way.   Hazel is excited about publishing her first children's book, 'A through Z Inventors Who Look Like Me.' Hazel chose Ida B. Wells, American Journalist, Civil Rights Activists, a founders of NAACP and a woman of color as her Woke Ancestor of the day.   A famous quote, "The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them."    Listen in on our conversation and find out what Hazel did recently for her Pursuit of Happiness.  Click on 'Girl, Wear Your Big Hat' to read more about the author and her book and to purchase it.

This week, Sister Love Song B speaks with ire around gun violence, mental  illness, and the delivery of poor healthcare in lower income communities and the importance of self-care. The rise of community based healers is evidence of social intelligence and piling dissent is making people aware about taking control and returning to an organic lifestyle incorporating natural remedies.    Our society is increasingly moving towards an alarming rate of subliminal desensitization to human trauma; lacking compassion in mind,-body health, spirit and in self-awareness and therefore feeds into Peripheral Neuropathologies.  Americans need an improved and qualitative healthcare system of providers. October and November is the month of celebrations to honor ancestors such as El Dia Del Los Muertos, All Saints Day and Siku Ya Wafu.  In The Woke Ancestor segment we honor Rebecca Lee Crumpler - (February 8, 1831 – March 9, 1895) African American physician and author. SHERISE-SHEROSE segment gives honor to Shirley Chisholm - (November 30, 1942 -  January 1, 2005) Born in New York City, NY, she attended Brooklyn College and earned a Masters from Columbia University.  Ms. Chisholm, an American politician, educator, and author was the first  black woman elected to the United States Congress and the first female,  and black Democratic candidate to run for the office of the Presidency. “We must reject not only the stereotypes that others hold of us, but also the stereotypes that we hold of ourselves.” Shirley Chisholm.  Sample music recorded: Zap Mamma and Hugh Masekela.      

In this solocast, Song Bee speaks intimately about discovering you possibly have haters and how to shift energy and by negating theirs. She talks about Cardi B's rant against haters on social media telling them to leave her and her child alone.  She's tough, but is this celebrity thing getting to her?  Alice Walker is someone who knows how to mitigate negativity and get through the storms.  She was in Berkeley lecturing and promoting her new book Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart, a of collection of poetry.  Queen Alice is the SheRise-SheRose Shero of the week.

In this episode, Queen Song Bee wings it in a solocast!  Yes - it's you, me, we.  SB gives her view on the Kav hearings;  recent sexual harassment allegation and the mysterious victim  Professor. Christine Blakey-Ford, PhD and the question raised about her memory of the incident.   Will she dare to become the heroine and 2018 poster of the #METOO movement?  Reminiscent of the Clarence Thomas hearings, in hindsight Professor Anita Hill's courage and bravery is lauded.   Pursuit of Happiness Challenge: what did you do to create joy or meaning in your life this week?   Shero of the week:  Anita Hill.  Be patient, its Song Bee's first solocast and you may notice a few nervous fumbles and gains stride in the thirty-five minute podcast.

Episode opens with RobinMay Baby and SongBee discussing the Queen of Soul's homecoming celebration, with highlights on performances by Ariana Grande, Chaka Kahn and the day after Tweets.   King Wifus, special low-sugar Mexican-style coffee made by RMB who also shares quote of the day, "Have you created a life based on what you fear or what you love."  This episode ends with a climax!

In this first special episode, we celebrate the first day launching Sister Love:Untethered and Under the Radar and we celebrate the life and musical stylings of ARETHA FRANKLIN born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 25, 1942 and  transition from her home in Detroit on August 16, 2018. Hosts Redd Sonja a.k.a. The Song Bee and Robin May Baby first engage in banter about health care, recipes for better dieting and being a clinical guinea pig followed by paying R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Aretha Franklin. *We apologize for missing a couple of minutes after the break.   Corrected email address sunshine@sisterlove.thevibejuice.com.