The Black Girl Journey

Hey Jezi Boos! We're back! After a little break, we're refreshed and ready to dive into all the things. Before we jump back into our finance series, we wanted to catch up on life updates, navigating dating & marriage, and break down the latest TikTok trend, “Talk Her or Him Through It.”  We're also tapping into some major world updates you need to know. We've missed y'all, and we're so happy to be back! Grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and let's talk!

Graduating is exciting, but let's be real—managing finances post-college can be overwhelming. From student loans to budgeting, rent, and building credit, the transition into financial independence is a challenge many recent grads face. In this episode, we break down the financial reality check that comes after graduation and share practical tips on budgeting, debt repayment, increasing income, and setting financial goals. Whether you're navigating entry-level salaries or looking for ways to build wealth early, this episode will help you take control of your finances and set yourself up for success. Journey with us for actionable advice and motivation to secure the bag!

Feeling overwhelmed by tax season? Don't worry—we've got you covered! In this episode, we're walking you through everything you need to know to prepare for tax season like a pro. From gathering essential documents to understanding credits and deductions, we'll help you stay organized and maximize your refund. Journey with us for tips, tricks, and a little tax season motivation to get you through it stress-free!

2024 has come to a close, so now it's time to reflect on the past. In this special episode, we'll revisit our favorite episodes, share our favorite memories, and highlight the incredible lessons and insights we've gathered along the way. This recap celebrates a year of growth, connection, and inspiration. Tune in for a journey down memory lane and a sneak peek into what's coming in 2025! Thank you for being part of our journey!

Tis the season for joy, generosity... and financial overwhelm? Not this year! In this episode, we're breaking down everything you need to know to create an stress-free holiday budget. Learn how to avoid emotional spending traps, steer clear of costly last-minute purchases, and spot hidden expenses like shipping fees and gift-wrapping supplies. We'll walk you through practical steps to set your holiday spending limits, prioritize your purchases, and even save on gifts, groceries, and travel. Whether you're a seasoned planner or a last-minute shopper, this episode will have you ringing in the New Year with your finances intact! Journey with us through holiday budgeting.

It's post Election Day, and we're taking a break from our finance series and letting it all out! In this episode, we break down the highs, the lows, and everything in between that happened at the polls. From unexpected outcomes and heated local races to major shifts on the national stage, we're taking you behind the headlines. Journey with us as we talk our shit about what went down, what it means, and what's next for all of us. It's raw, it's real, and it's the political post-game chat you may not what to hear!

Happy Monday Jeziboos! In this episode, we're exploring everything you need to know about retirement—from understanding the basics to creating a plan that fits your lifestyle and goals. We'll cover essential retirement accounts, how much to save, and strategies to maximize your investments. Thinking about retiring early? We'll dive into the steps for achieving financial independence and making early retirement a reality. Whether you're decades away from retirement or looking to leave the workforce sooner, this episode offers practical insights and actionable tips for a secure and enjoyable future. Journey with us now to become financially responsible girlies!

In today's episode we are diving into the world of investing—what it is, how to get started, and why it's essential for long-term financial security. But investing isn't always straightforward, especially for people of color who face unique barriers to building wealth. We'll explore the systemic challenges, like income inequality, limited financial literacy, and break down ways to overcome these obstacles. Whether you're new to investing or looking to empower yourself financially, this episode provides actionable steps for building wealth and navigating the path to a secure financial future. Journey with us to learn how to make investing work for you

It's been two long weeks and we just need to catch up with our Jeziboo's! We missed y'all! Before we get back into the finance series, let's sit down and have a chat about what has been going on in our lives, relationships, work life balance, and what we want the rest of the year to look like.

Welcome baacckkk! In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of credit. What exactly is credit, and why does it play such a crucial role in your financial life? Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your score, we'll break down the key components of a credit score, how credit works, and the steps you can take to build or rebuild your credit. Learn about the factors that affect your score, from paying bills on time to maintaining healthy credit card usage, and discover smart strategies for boosting your creditworthiness. Journey with us for practical tips and real-life examples to help you master the credit game!

Grandma may have kept her money under the mattress, but we are not keeping that tradition! In today's episode we journey through the different types of banks, how to choose the proper bank for you, and the hidden details you should keep an eye on when choosing a bank. If you don't know who should be holding your money, well you will now! Tune in now because we are becoming financially responsible girlies.

Welcome back Jeziboos! We have made it to season four of our podcast, and you know what that means; A new series! This season we are discussing everything finance because we want to be financial literate girlies! In this episode we will discuss our journey to financial literacy, but also how we have maintained two jobs at a time, operating our money from a scarcity mindset, and funding the lives of our significant others. You'll also get a sneak peak into the topics we will be discussing during this series! Tune in now!

Hey Jezi Boos! In this episode we explore the often misunderstood practices of abstinence and celibacy. Whether chosen for personal, spiritual, or health reasons, the decision to abstain from sexual activity can be empowering and transformative. Journey with us as we discuss the motivations behind choosing abstinence and celibacy, and the impact these choices can have on one's emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. This is the last episode to our sex series so let's chat it up!

In this candid and thought-provoking episode, we dive into the complex world of pornography and the practice of sending nudes and making movies. These modern expressions of sexuality have become increasingly common, but they come with their own set of benefits and potential pitfalls. Journey with us as we explore the pros and cons of consuming pornography and sharing intimate images. We'll discuss how these activities can influence sexual desire, relationships, and self-esteem, while also addressing the potential risks, including privacy concerns, unrealistic expectations, and the impact on mental health.

We're baaaaaaack! Did you miss us, Jeziboos? We missed you! In this episode we explore the vital connection between body confidence and sexual confidence. How we feel about our bodies plays a crucial role in how we experience intimacy, pleasure and connection with our partners. But building that body confidence isn't always easy, especially in a world that often promotes unrealistic beauty standards. Join us as we dive into the journey of embracing and celebrating your body, no matter its shape or size, and how that acceptance can transform your sexual experiences! Also tune in to hear how we met Janae and Kenny from Love Island.

Happy Monday Jezi Boos! On today's episode, we're diving into a topic that's the heart of every romantic relationship: intimacy and how emotional and sex intimacy impacts our connection with ourselves and our partners. If you're wondering how emotional intimacy strengthens your sexual intimacy, journey with us today and find out!

Does your sex drive change as you age? Let's talk about it! Tune in as we explore how sexual desires, experiences, and relationships evolve throughout the different stages of life. From the hormonal surges of adolescence to the nuanced intimacy of later years, we'll uncover the physical, emotional, and societal factors that shape our sexual journeys.

Let's talk about sex baby, on the hotline! Cyber relationships and cyber sex is one of our generations strongest talents, but it is also one of our most problematic traits. Journey with us as we discuss the role technology has in modern sex lives and the positives and negatives of cyber relationships.

Let's continue to dive deep in this sex series! Last week we discussed sexual kinks, and this week we are discussing how to enhance those kinks with sex toys! Journey with us through the seven basic types of sex toys and how to safely use them. Let's have fun, be sexy, and safe!

Now that we've made it through our sex education segment of our sex series, let's start having some fun! On today's episode we are discussing sexual kinks; how to safely try kinks, the different kinds of kinks, and a sneak peak into ours. Journey with us as we learn the pleasures of others!

Trigger warning. This episode may be hard to listen to, and if you need help seeking resources, we got you! On today's episode we are discussing consent! Consent is so important and not just during sex. Journey with us as we discuss what consent looks and doesn't look like, as well as sharing a hard story. You matter and so do your boundaries

We are moving up the sex education ladder, and today we will be discussing the health facts of sex pills, vitamins, and swallowing sperm. We said it before and we will say it again; you must know about your body, what you put in your body, and sharing space with someone else's body before you have sex. Journey with us as we through herbal remedies, and finding the protein in sperm.

Black/African Americans account for 42.1% HIV infection cases (U.S Department of Health) So before we get into the fun details about sex, let's talk about how to protect ourselves! In this episode we are going to go over sexually transmitted diseases and how we can prevent them. Tune in for sexual knowledge and a sneak peak into our next Patreon episode!

You asked, you waited patiently, and the time is here. Let's talk about sex! In this episode we go through some questions that highlight the upcoming segments in this series, while discussing our personal experiences. Journey with us as we go back into the memory bank to talk about how the topic of sex has grown with us and what you can look forward to this series!

We are ending our Mental Health series with a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Kara English. A woman of God who helps us understand the difference between our anxiety, depression, and trauma. Journey with us as she discusses her time as a Clinical Director, a Re-entry Program Specialist, now a Professional Counselor.

Y'all asked and we are delivering, but not without a little work from you all! It's going to be a hot girl summer with your favorite Jezibel's and if you want a sneak peek into the upcoming series tune in now!

This has been an amazing series and today we are breaking down all the things we have learned, and the tools we are taking with us along the journey. Tune in now as we wrap up this series, and continue to be healed girlies!

We missed y'all! It's been two long weeks and we have so much catching up to do, but we also have so much recovering to do. Let's relax, catch up and discuss how to recover today!

This episode is for the girlies who just want to laugh and chat. You're Jezi's are in need of a mental break so journey with us through the things that make us laugh, pop culture topics, and things we aren't afraid to say!

Setting boundaries is a mental health practice that can be really hard to, but have no fear we are going to set them in this episode! Journey with us a we go through the seven types of boundaries and how we can express them. Your personal limits and rules matter to us!

It's been a season for your favorite Jezi's and what better way to heal than to discuss self care? There are many myths about self care and discussions about why we have to earn it, but today we are going to discuss why we deserve it and how it is important for our mental health. Journey with us as we relax, unwind, and think about self care.

We are wrapping up our Black History Month episodes by discussing a topic that is silently discussed; colorism. With a strict caste system, colorism has been taught and carried on through generations, but today we are going to discuss how to identify colorism, covering up colorism with preference, and ways to stop colorism. Let's go through this journey together!

Meet Jasmine Madrid! A licensed Professional Counselor Associate, our best friend, and the first guest on our Mental Health series; dropping gems on how you can notice the signs of anxiety and live your life without your mind taking over! Tune in for educational gems, laughs, and a mini Theraphy session!

Happy Black History Month! This week we are journeying through the stereotypes of Black women and men, and how to eliminate them and educate others! Tune in as we discuss the difference between culture and disrespect.

Happy Black History Month! We are standing on business in this episode, so be ready! This week we journey through the systems and environments that have made Black mental health seem unimportant! Tune in as we debunk the harmful narratives that shape the way Black people feel, think, and live.

How do you know you are on the spectrum? This week we continue to learn about mental health disorders by tapping into ADHD. Journey with us as we learn about the signs of ADHD, and how to live with ADHD. Stay tuned towards the end for some announcements and J-thoughts!

This may be one of our toughest topics we are discussing during this series, but we are healing are learning. This week we are journeying through the signs of bipolar disorder, how to receive help, and how we can heal from our past. Tune in now and let's heal!

This week we are navigating through the mind and discussing depression. A disorder that can affect all of us. Journey with us as we discuss our personal experiences with depression as well as ways to acknowledge that you may be depressed and how to heal. Let's heal together!

We are back in our Mental Health series and for the next couple of weeks we will be discussing mental illnesses and mental disorders. To start the segment we will be journeying through something that is familiar to all of us; anxiety. Tune in to understand what triggers anxiety and how we can heal from it.

We are taking a small break from our mental health series to discuss our 2023 recap. This year was full of joy, growth, abundance, forgiveness, and love. Journey with us as we discuss the year, and how we are going to form new habits in 2024.

The holiday season can bring on more than just joy. It can also bring anxiety, stress, and depression. Journey with us as we discuss how to handle the holiday blues, and come into the new year with healthier minds, hearts, and spirits.

We are finally starting the series that you all have been asking for; mental health! We are so excited to be in a new series, and a series that we know is needed and worth talking about. Journey with us as we talk about our experiences with mental health, and what you'll be able to look forward to this season! Excited to unpack and be healthy with yall!

After every series we end with our most relaxed episode; a Jezi Talk. Though this episode isn't chill at all. Journey with us as we unpack everything that has been in the headlines; discussing disrespectful kids, Diddy and Cassie, the sassy man era and more! All on our Jezi Talk!

We are wrapping up another series and we are so thankful that you have taken this journey with us. In this episode we will discuss everything we've learned about friendships and how we plan to be better friends to each other, our current friends, and our future friends. Tune in for barks, laughs, and vulnerability.

As we wrap up our friendship series, we wanted to end with two very special guests Rhévan Melville and Shae! Friends who have become sisters through truth, love, and support for one another! Journey with us as we discuss loyalty, vetting friends, healthy communication, and friendship growth all on More Like Sisters Than Best Friends!

We are back with another pair of special guests and best friends, Krystal King and Jasmine Barbour! Two best friends who give great advice on how to maintain a healthy friendship, how to overcome conflict, and why accepting one another through the different stages of life makes for the perfect bestie. Journey with us as we drop gems about friendship, laugh about the times we have overcome, and grow together.

Friendship break-ups are just as hurtful as breaking up with your boyfriend or girlfriend. Journey with us as we discuss the reasons friends part ways, and how to heal from friendship break-ups. Sometimes you just have to say, “Adios Amigos!”

Going on a trip with your friends can be the ultimate test to a friendship! Journey with us through the do's and dont's on what to do when you're preparing for a trip with your friends, on the trip, and leaving the trip. We also share some of our personal stories and what we have learned from our travel experiences! Tune in now!

Girl code and Bro code are not the same, but what we can both agree on is knowing the qualities of a best friend! Journey with us as we talk with two best friends Christian and Ofori and discuss the differences between male and female friendships, the experiences that define a best friend, and how God knows who you need in your life, all on Two P's In A Pod!

It's almost the end of the year y'all, and we want to just sit and chat with our girlies! In honor of our 50th episode we are answering all the questions you all want to know. We are not hiding anything. Journey with us as we chat with you all about how our year has been going while answering some fun and spicy questions.

Welcome to the second tier of Friendship y'all! We have moved on from the first tier of friendship and now we are talking about best friends. Journey with us as we ask each other questions that you should ask your best friend, as we laugh, and share sentimental moments.