Take Care with Maud

"Some days I wanted to cry. Some days I wanted to yell. Some days I wanted to die. Every day I found the courage to keep living."What do you do after your life completely falls apart, you suffer through several traumatic experiences, go into isolation, and almost die? You choose to keep living and talk about it. I release when I speak, so this is me dismantling my own shame around my experience and returning back to something I love and miss, you all.Enjoy todays offering.Find me on all the socials:Instagram: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"If I abandon the love for me, I'll never love again"Happy funky Friday folks! This week's checking is all about you! You guys had some questions and unlike Sway, I had a couple answers. I talked about actively loving myself, affirming my work, and take care of me first.Enjoy!Follow me on all the socials:IG: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"Only thing to fear, is fear its self"I've been off for some time being happy, being loved on, and settling into to my new era, and that's what I wanted to talk about today. I've been afraid of being happy and allowing myself to enjoy the fruits of my own labor, but I'm letting go of that. In this episode, I talk about releasing old narratives, manifesting love, and releasing the fear of having what I've always wanted.Enjoy!Follow me on all the socials:IG: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"And If I forgot myself like they wanted me to, I wouldn't be here to give this message."Hey y'all! It's Friday and that means it's time to check-in! The past few weeks have been rough, but the also blessings have been received and lessons have been learned! This check-in, I'm talking about the importance of choosing yourself, extracting lessons from every part of the journey, and not forgetting your value through the break down. Take Care of yourself this weekend, & enjoy!Follow me on the socials:IG: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"My purpose has sprouted so big, I can't deny it any more."Hey! Did ya'll miss me? I know you did, but no worries, my hiatus is over and I'm back with healing and dope content for you guys. Today I'm sharing this amazing conversation with my talented, loving, and powerful friend Tayleur Crenshaw. Tayleur is a Howard grad, poet, and organizer and host of an amazing artist circle 'Second Mondays' in Oakland, CA. We talked about the importance of cultivating community, connecting with other artist, extracting lessons from our elders while choosing new paths, & so much more! Here's our offering, enjoy!Find Tayleur on the socials:IG: afropics1 - PersonalIG: second_mondays - The Creative CircleIf you're in the Bay Area, be sure to get tickets to May's Second Mondays! I, along with a ton of other amazing artist, will be in the building, sharing art, socializing, and networking! You don't want to miss this! Tickets are available below:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-mondays-tickets-60819304176

"Why hide myself from the world when my whole purpose is to do more than exist?"Hey #CareTakers! This week almost took your girl out, but I'm still here #PraiseHim! This week, I talk about breaking the facade of perfection, seeing light in dark moments, and the power in being authentic.Enjoy!IG: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"5 am feels different when you're walking in your purpose"Hey #CareTakers! We are #CheckingIn on a Saturday due to technical difficulty yesterday! If you follow me on the socials, you'll see that I have fully transitioned to a morning person. A lot of people asked why, so I thought I'd share here! On this episode I talk about creating a morning routine, starting the day with gratitude, and not letting other people's energies effect you in the morning. Enjoy!Follow me on the socials!IG: https://www.instagram.com/maudifyingmalaysia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaudAlcornFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/malaysiaalcorn

"I don't want my love to feel like work, or a class you hate, I want it to feel like home"Hey #CareTakers! This week, I'm talking about my favorite topic, love. I wanted to focus my redefinition of love, love not being limited, and how accountability is helping me to manifest and attract the kind of love I deserve.Enjoy!IG: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"If the silence is too loud, there is no inner peace"It's Friday and I'm #CheckingIn on releasing. I don't know about y'all, but the world has been dark and trying for me. Today, I wanted to share an affirmation I've been saying to myself, words of encouragement, and an overall pick me up going into the weekend. Enjoy!IG: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"I can hold the space, but I can't make you sit in it."Hey y'all! This week I wanted to dive a little deeper into healing. I talk about the myth behind healing others, redefining relationships while on a journey of rediscovery, and not doing all the emotional labor in relationships. Enjoy!IG: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"I no longer desire to be the strongest, it's a trap."It's Friday so of course we're checking-in before our weekends get started! This week, I'm speaking about becoming comfortable with needing people. I spoke about leaning into the people around you, your friends not being your therapist, and checking in emotional before heavy conversations. Enjoy!IG: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"Somedays I give up, but everyday I get up."Hey now! I can't believe we're up to episode 10! *whew* This week, I wanted to talk about how I bounce back from struggles with my mental health. I talk about the role my therapist plays, having a bag full of resources, and the importance of the people you have around you. Enjoy!IG: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"If you think you run the world off no sleep, imagine what you could do with rest."It's Friday, so we're #CheckingIn to make sure we take care of ourselves this weekend. This episode, I talk about the power in transparency, removing my 'superwoman' cape, and the resources I tap into to keep myself centered. Here are the links to the apps and podcast I mentioned in this episode:Eternal Sunshine App:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eternal-sunshine/id1245926909?mt=8Shine App:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shine-self-care-meditation/id1293721589?mt=8Therapy for Black Girls:Website - https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-for-black-girls/id1223803641?mt=2Enjoy!

"I saw things, I imagined"Hey, hey, hey! I know you've missed your weekly reminder to #TakeCare, but I'm back. This week, I slid in a #TakeCareTuesday on a Wednesday, just in time for the Spring Equinox. Today I'm talking about embracing every season, operating in my magic (+ some #BlackGirlStanning), and reaping what I've sown.Enjoy!IG: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"Everything is love"This week I finally sat down and answered all of your questions you submitted a few weeks ago! I wanted to do a fun and light episode, but of course, you know I got a little bit deep. I talked about where I see myself in 5 years, beginning the healing, and the lessons past relationships taught me. I really enjoyed doing this episode, & hope you enjoy it as well!P.S - I did this episode without any edits just to try something different, so give ya girl some grace!Instagram: @maudifyingmalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"I'm poor, black; I may even be ugly. But dear God! I'm here! I'm here!"This week, I'm just glad to be here. To still be growing. To still be learning. To cry. To laugh. To be able to look back while moving forward. This is me having a moment, receiving a sign, and reminding myself to never forget.Enjoy!

"Love is or it ain't. Thin love ain't love at all."Hey #CareTakers! I'm back for another episode and this week, I'm talking about clear communication, having difficult conversations, and transitioning to a fearless life. I love having episodes where I get to come in and just be vulnerable. I heal a little bit more each time.Inhale, exhale, & enjoy!IG: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

"And even if you were to lose everything about who you are right now, even if you were stripped to your core, you'd still have everything you need to fulfill your purpose."This week got real, and very raw. I almost didn't post this, because I thought it might be a bit too deep, but this is exactly why I created this space. To hold it for others, and even for myself when needed.Enjoy!P.S here's my handles on all the socials:Instagram: @MaudifyingMalaysiaTwitter: @MaudAlcornFacebook: Maud Alcorn

Episode 6! Hey now, #WeOutHereThis week I was blessed with the presence of the incredible LODDY DOLLY who is an amazing mother, recording artist, and many other things. We talked about wearing many hats, being authentic, and the realness of woman's intuition. I enjoyed this conversation a lot, and I'm excited for you all to hear it.Be sure to check out LODDY DOLLY's new single 'Sunday School' on iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sunday-school/1436525717?i=1436525719Follow her on Soundcloud:Www.soundcloud.com/loddydolly& on all the socials below:Twitter - @LODDYDOLLYInstagram - @LoddyDollyFacebook - Loddy Dolly

"We got love to give, not to steal or to hoard, to give"This week I wanted to be sure to speak on the feelings V-Day can bring up. Anxiousness, loneliness, & sadness are not things to be ashamed of. Lets address them, maybe even sit with them, and go forward, together.Love & light to ya.

"What you gone do for this purpose? What is it worth to you?" #StayAlignedThis week, I wanted to talk a bit about what's been keeping me on track in this sometimes crazy world of purpose. I talked about affirming myself, loving from a distance, and making sure I'm staying aligned, at all times. Also, since my IG is ridiculously long (sorry not sorry) I wanted to make sure I threw it in here. Also, my website can be found by clicking the show URL!@maudifyingmalaysiaEnjoy!

"And the way my friends loved me taught me that a love without conditions could, and did exist for me."Hey #CareTakers! I'm back for another pre weekend check-in. This Friday I wanted to talk about the importance of prioritizing, cultivating, and being intentional with my friendships. This week is a little longer, but only because I had so much to say.Enjoy!

"We're happy, and we're singing, & we're colored" #GiveMeAHighFiveThis week I was in such a good mood, I decided to #SpeakOnIt. This is what I like to call a reserve episode. It's for those days where you're not feeling like yourself, and you need to be recharged. I talked about choosing to be happy, releasing the 'Strong Friend' narrative, & my appreciation for others who show their scars. Listen & enjoy!

"And the growth will destroy before it creates, but what it creates can't be destroyed."Back for another check in with my #CareTakers. This week was amazing, and I owe it all to my growth. I wanted to use this check in to show some growth specifically through my art. It's been a while, but this felt so good, and I'm excited to share more with you guys.Enjoy!

Episode 3. #WoahThis week I was blessed with the presence of poet, author, and of course, my friend. Tyanna Braswell. We talked about finding ourselves through spirituality, realigning ourselves with our art, and how we recenter ourselves. This conversation fed me from the very beginning to the end, & i'm so excited to share it with you all!Hope you find some joy within it as well.

"Sisters, how y'all feel? Brothas, y'all alright?"Just checking in with you guys, making sure you're remembering the importance of practicing gratitude. My week was long, stressful, and and my anxiety through the rough, but I'm still walking into the weekend thankful for it all.Hope you do the same!

Episode 2. We. Are. Working! #GetItGirlIn this episode, I talk about learning when to let go, mourning relationships, & making room for better. Woosah, listen, & enjoy

Wow. Episode one! #MamaWeMadeItIn this episode, I give an intro to me, my vision for Take Care with Maud, & dive into my journey with finding my purpose. P.S; I know that I said disjustice (which was a combination of disservice and injustice) an uncomfortable amount of times. Give me a little grace, ok?