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Shifting the perspective of how we see and care for ourselves, our families & our communities outside of the impact of today’s media. You'll become apart of my personal journey and the people I've met along the way; regular folks, knowledgeable profession

Michelda George


    • Oct 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
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    • 53 EPISODES


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    An Active State of Depression: The Intro.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 44:44


    Here we are exploring a deeper sense of self in this new series “An active state of depression”. Join me on this continuous journey of self discovery, shedding, healing, connecting more deeply and finally seeing myself. During this series we'll be exploring psychedelic treatment (Ketamine), journal entries and have some conversations with people who I asked to hold me during the course of 3 months. I took a mental health leave from my corporate job to do this and was very intentional about how I spent this time. —Thanks for coming along.

    Black women are the prize w/ Aja Nicole.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 87:30


    White men think they are the prize, when really it's black women! Today for this episode we have going Aja Nicole a fellow black women in these Utah streets! Some folks may be upset about this podcast episode and that okay. We're not a big brand yet so no one cares :)

    Politics as Usual w/ Natalie Pinkney.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 66:40


    The "Queens Blooming" series continues and today we have At-Large Council Representative Natalie Pinkney was first elected in 2019 and is serving her first term as an At-Large Representative on the South Salt Lake City Council. Originally hailing from Las Vegas, Natalie holds a BA in Psychology from Marquette University and an M.Ed in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah. She moved to the city in 2018, and currently works at the University of Utah. Beyond her work with the U and the Council, Natalie also sits on the South Salt Lake Arts Council and the Salt Lake County Behavioral Health Advisory Board and serves as Associate Director for a nonprofit that is focused on removing financial barriers for college-bound students. Additionally, she is a member of the U of U's Prison Education Program and works with several other area nonprofits. In her free time, Natalie enjoys playing tennis, writing, and spending quality time with her three cats. Guest: https://www.instagram.com/pinkneyforssl/

    Black Women x Purpose w/ Alyssha Dairsow.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 93:42


    Joining us for this episode is Alyssha Dairsow Founder and Executive director of CurlyMe! based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. She is sharing her journey, purpose and unexpected encounter with Black Love. She has graced the front page of magazines, won awards, been featured on many media outlets but she says she's just getting started in her purpose God has crafted for her and those she serves. Be sure to connect with her on social media, her info is below! Non-Profit: www.curlyme.org Personal IG: @a_dair

    Outdoor Therapy w/ Ashley Cleveland.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 80:57


    Meet Ashley Cleveland aka @OutdoorAuntie the official and only Outdoor Afro leader in Salt Lake City, Utah! This amazing woman came on the podcast to share a little with us the bloom line family of her journey as a woman, mother, city planner, outdoor enthusiast and community leader. Black women are taking up spaces that aren't “popular” and demanding change!

    Black Women Healing w/ Franque Bains

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 107:11


    Meet Franque. Poet. Community Organizer. Educator. Radio Co-Host. Listen in to one of the many conversations we have about a vast amount of topics. As black women become more vulnerable in sharing, healing within a sisterhood takes place. http://www.franquebains.com/

    Health Equity w/ Rebecca Desir

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 100:22


    Joining us for the series “Queens Blooming” is Rebecca but most people call her Becky! I've known Becky for over 20 years and we're practically family! Listen in on one of the many conversation with personal have about health equality, running a business, romance, and the current climate of the world! Here's her bio: Rebecca Desir, MPH is a native of Ft Lauderdale Florida, born to Haitian immigrants. In 2013, she graduated with her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science + Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University. She later graduated with her master's degree in Public Health from Florida International University. She currently works as a Program Manager for one of the largest faith-based health systems in the nation. Her passion for addressing health equity in Black communities led her to starting her own nonprofit organization, The Black Health Commission (@BlackHealthCommission).

    I will NOT be silenced.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 33:24


    Can I live? Must I be silent to avoid being harmed or not seen as angry when I exercise my rights as a US Citizen or a person with an opinion? Freedom of speak only seems to be relevant when you're in agreement with the majority or when it's not received as a threat to someone's authority. You're either too black, too entitled, too much woman, too much of a free thinker...I will NOT be silenced.

    Black Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 26:29


    I found a new therapist and seems like it's just one time. Tune in while I share my first experience with my new black female therapist. Also my thoughts on the recent murder of George Floyd, another black man in America.

    Don't call it a comeback!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 32:19


    Don't call it a comeback! It's been a while since my last episode and I appreciate y'all patient. I'm recovering for getting my wisdom teeth pulled and my voice it's at its best. HOW HAVE YOU GUYS BEEN?! Quarantine & Chill with this COVID-19 happening. Blessings to the whole world!!  Connect with us:      Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine     Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine  Email: thebloomline@gmail.com     YouTube:  youtu.be/dfVVav2Oz4w

    People aren't just one thing.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 35:24


    You define yourself. Get out the box others have put you in and bloom like wild flowers! @TheBloomLine

    Cheers to the new year.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 23:18


    It's the last episode of 2019 babyyy! Thank you guys for rocking with me and supporting this podcast. She readyyyyyy for 2020.. like WHAT'S UP! #HappyHolidays

    Picking myself back up.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 27:56


    Depression is a real thing. When you're done working yourself crazy just to stay “busy” at night the things you run away from are still very much present wether you choose to be or not. Lots of transitions happening in my bubble, it's a lot to take in. Great things, healing, over coming, etc. There will be both good and bad days, I expect to be a better version of myself each time.

    I was assaulted by a man.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 41:18


    Until someone is gravely hurt or dead in a ditch somewhere is when people deem assault to be probable, but that's not the case. Several women have been silent due to the mental impact of toxic conditions they have either seen or has personally experienced that don't meet the “standard” to most in society. Well, this episode I'm sharing an experience I recently went through and also experiences from my past. I was assaulted by a man that had a romantic interest in me and felt he wasn't getting the attention “he felt he deserved”. —I'm not the one! Connect with us on all social media platforms:: @TheBloomLine

    Intro to “Why do fools fall in love” w/ @Bidza

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 34:52


    We talking love & relationships! Some patterns of behavior both male and female! Bidza gets a lot of questions about dating an figured the bloom line was the perfect space to give some of those answers! Follow him on Instagram @Bidza & us @TheBloomLine

    Watering my grass.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 34:10


    Sharing some more poetry and a journal entry. People assume positivity is easy all the time... it's not. It takes work most days. Battling toxic habits, negative thoughts, keeping that confidence day to day is hard work when trying to push yourself to the next level. The poem at the beginning of this episode is called “Deeper Than Ink” written by myself. Connect with us on Instagram @TheBloomLine

    Keeping up with the Joneses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 33:05


    It's easy to go along with the crowd and look at a person going the opposite direction and assume their headed the wrong way. Nothing I do is solely for likes or on social media or the approval of any of my peers. Be free, let people live their own lives. Don't get caught up in the hype. Follow us on Instagram @thebloomline

    How to be a nun 101.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 54:23


    Getting a lot questions about my love life or the lack their of outside of Jesus and I. I'm building a great living relationship with myself, however, it seems like my romantic love life is the only area that isn't blooming. With that being said, it's one I'm ready to explore again. Tune in while I rant and answer some questions from you guys on Instagram! @TheBloomLine

    What's the 411?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 21:28


    Life update! There has been a lot happeninggggg! I'm excited. Tune in to catch up on what new and what's out! :) Follow my professional page @micheldageorge & the podcast @thebloomline

    #KingsBloomToo Recap pt. 2 w/ LaShawn x Princesse.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 67:11


    The series #KingsBloomToo created several conversations in homes, sisterhoods and between men & women —which I LOVE! So, I invited two women who has followed the series to join me in recapping the series. Joining us is Princesse DesRose from episode 7 and Dr. LaShawn Williams mental health therapist and university professor based in Utah. Tune in to part 2!! https://instagram.com/drlashawn https://instagram.com/hippie.haitian

    #KingsBloomToo Recap pt. 1 w/ LaShawn x Princesse.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 58:24


    The series #KingsBloomToo created several conversations in homes, sisterhoods and between men & women —which I LOVE! So, I invited two women who has followed the series to join me in recapping the series. Joining us is Princesse DesRose from episode 7 and Dr. LaShawn Williams mental health therapist and university professor based in Utah. https://instagram.com/drlashawn https://instagram.com/hippie.haitian

    The birth of a KING w/ Brian M. Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 63:13


    This is the last episode of the series #kingsbloomtoo. Although there is sadness of bringing these progressive conversations to a close, today we have joining us the inspiration behind the concept. Brain M. Sullivan, a father and creative entrepreneur who's hustle is being a Real Estate Investor in central Connecticut.

    Therapy is not a “white” thing w/ Jersen George.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 58:16


    For this episode of #KingsBloomToo my eldest brother Jersen is joining us!! I recently found out that he has taken on the journey of therapy for the last 3 years and I thought why not have him on my podcast! Listen to his experience with how he broke the stereotype of being black and not being “crazy” for seeking a healthier lifestyle with mental health being a component. Guest: Jersen George, 38, Jacksonvile, NC.

    Love & Relationships in 2019 w/ @bidza pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 83:50


    Are we being delusional about our expectations for relationship in 2019? With social media making such an impact on how we connect and communicate with others, I think with lost "touch" in the literal sense of love and relationships. Today we have Brandon aka Bidza joining us all the way from London sharing a male perspective on dating, love and relationships! Guys, he's hilarious! lol  #KingsBLOOMtoo Guest:  Brandon Bidza Williams, 29, London IG: www.instagram.com/bidza Connect with us:     Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine   

    Men are HUMAN too w/ Eliot Sykes.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 78:51


    #MenToo has been making so head way on social media with men from all over with different backgrounds and professions stepping out of the darkness of trauma into the light. As we move forward with our series #KingsBloomToo , today joining is is Eliot Skyes. Originally from Andover, Massachusetts, Eliot currently lives in Rose Park on the west side of Salt Lake City, Utah. Professionally, Eliot works part-time as a clinical therapist serving POC and/or LGBTQ populations. He is also a PhD candidate at the University of Utah, College of Education in the Education, Culture and Society Department researching Black boys lived experiences along the K-5 pathway. Personally, Eliot enjoys reading for fun, playing soccer, yoga, gardening, cycling (motor and pedal), surfing and how to be the human I, my partner and the world need me to be (if change really gonna come). Email: sykes.eliot@gmail.com

    Accountability x Anxiety w/ @ProfessTheBiz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 65:00


    #Kingsbloomtoo continues and this week's topic is Accountibility and aniexty from a male persceptive.  Guest:  Professor Biz, 33, Brookyln native currently living in South Florida. Website: https://linktr.ee/professthebiz Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine  Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine  Email: thebloomline@gmail.com & YouTube: youtu.be/dfVVav2Oz4w 

    It took a TRIBE of women. w/ @whoisTinoDiaz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 67:02


    This a continuation of the series “Kings BLOOM too.” I felt very strongly about creating a space for me to hear their own voices too! I believe our men get left out of the healing process, self-care seems to be more marketable amongst women, and men are left to do what exactly?! Today we have Tino in Utah joining us! Guest:  Tino, 29, Utah.   Connect with us:     Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine    Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine Email: thebloomline@gmail.com    YouTube:  youtu.be/dfVVav2Oz4w  

    Toxic Masculinity w/ Adejare A. McMillan.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 75:44


     This episode is apart of the series “Kings BLOOM too.”  Getting the male perspective from some amazing men I've met throughout my journey! Today we have Adejare (Ah-Day-Jah-Ray), a South Florida-based poet, author, and Mental Health Therapist. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling, and is currently in pursuit of a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. #KingsBLOOMtoo Guest:  Adejare A. McMillan, 29, Hollywood, FL.  Website:  http://www.initspurestform.com/   Connect with us:    Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine   Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine   Email: thebloomline@gmail.com   YouTube:  youtu.be/dfVVav2Oz4w 

    Celebrating me.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 52:31


    Celebrating me a queen today! What seemed to appear as a scheduling issue with potential guest end up working out pretty okay! This episode is just catching up on being my 30 day fast to a close and DROPPED MY INSIDER INFORMATION ON AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!!!

    Life in transfers. w/ Mina Uscharawadi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 66:11


    We are celebrating another queen for Women's History Month!! Today we have Mina who I met in the mail! Lol. A friend sent me her book, I connect with her on social and here we are on the line!  Guest: Mina Uscharawadi, 30, Orem, Utah  Website:: http://minauscharawadi.com/ https://instagram.com/mina_uscharawadi Connect with us:   Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine  Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine  Email: thebloomline@gmail.com  YouTube:  youtu.be/dfVVav2Oz4w

    Queen, don't let your CROWN slip. w/ @UAreCrowned

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 67:42


    Today we are celebrating another queen with a great story! It's crazy how this relationship started with two random people seated next to each other headed to Salt City, UT. A 5 hours flight turned into the beginning of two queens supporting one another in finding their purpose and proudly walking in it! Steph J is a former beauty queen who struggled with the image of being "crowned" but when she realized that she was already a daughter of a King, her crown was already won. She is such an amazing person and I am so happy to have her joining us today! Guest: Steph J, Purpose Coach & Founder of You Are Crowned, South FL, www.instagram.com/esellejay   Connect with us:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine  Email: thebloomline@gmail.com  YouTube:  youtu.be/dfVVav2Oz4w

    I love being a black woman. w/ Niyah Walters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 90:45


    If you didn't know, March is the National Women's History Month and for 2019 the theme is Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence. So of course The Bloom Line had to take this opportunity to celebrating our Queens doing great things in their communities! TODAY, we have one of my oldest childhood friend Niyah who is like a sister to joining us! She'll be sharing her love of being a black women & some of her own experiences as a women in color in America. Guest: Niyah I. Walters, 29, Lawyer, Columbus, OH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niyah.i.walters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pettynpretty07 Connect with us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine Email: thebloomline@gmail.com YouTube Channel: youtu.be/dfVVav2Oz4w 

    Who is this #MCM of yours?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 42:56


    I get this question a lot because I share Man Crush Mondays post on social media subliminally but never really posted images of who this man actually is. Tune in to the last week of celebrating love for the month of February and catch a pretty interesting story of what could've been love. Real love requires you to be PRESENT "in love" not in the idea. Intro: Piece "Windows" by myself Outro Song: Footsteps by Kehlani feat. Musiq Soulchild Article: https://www.otherlv.com/post/women-in-bloom?fbclid=IwAR3OU122BFaJhYHDzWwk2NAZxY1sAZFEVvGXUr2Ey-NuvYMfIwivPwlgAig Connect with us:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine   Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine   Email: thebloomline@gmail.com  YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/dfVVav2Oz4w  

    BLK. Queer. Love w / Markquis x Omari

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 61:27


    Black Love. I suppose it was up to a lot of the world, this couple joining us today wouldn't be the "ideal" image to showcase to society but here we are. Regardless of my religious beliefs and stance on same sex relationships, that doesn't change the respect & love I have for all who represent that community and what we knew as the BLACK family is evolving. Come on this journey with me into the love story of my good friend Markquis and his partner Omari. They drop some serious gems!  Guest:  Markquis Kordale, Tampa, FL www.instagram.com/_markq Omari Bryant, Tampa, FL, www.instagram.com/__germainee *************************************************************>>   Connect with us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine   Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine   Email: thebloomline@gmail.com    YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/dfVVav2Oz4w  **************************************************************>>   Events:  February 22nd Vision Board Party: https://createyourvisionofyou.eventbrite.com    February 28th - March 2nd:  https://odetoblackwomen.eventbrite.com  March 16th:  https://bemysisterskeeper.eventbrite.com 

    I was engaged once... w/ Jayce Monroe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 51:31


    Well, here we are. This episode is highly anticipated by many people wanting to know how high school sweethearts are still friends after a decade. Tune in! Stay tune for a EX-Boyfriend tag on the YouTube channel! Guest: Jayce Monroe, Fort Lauderdale, FL, www.instagram.com/jaycemonrore Poem recited intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIqkrKT48ak&t=105s *************************************************************>>   Connect with us:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine   Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine   Email: thebloomline@gmail.com    YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/dfVVav2Oz4w  **************************************************************>>   Events:  February 22nd Vision Board Party: https://createyourvisionofyou.eventbrite.com    February 28th - March 2nd:  https://odetoblackwomen.eventbrite.com  March 16th:  https://bemysisterskeeper.eventbrite.com 

    I loved you still... 10 years later w/ Kimberly Brock

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 89:35


    We are talking about LOVE the entire month of February! Joining us on this episode is my good friend Kimberly who's love story includes a lot more than roses & a story out of a romance novel. She drops some serious gems on this episode! Guest: Kimberly Brock, Burbank California, www.instagram.com/followingmyfeather *************************************************************>> Connect with us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine Email: thebloomline@gmail.com YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/dfVVav2Oz4w **************************************************************>> Events: March 16th: https://bemysisterskeeper.eventbrite.com

    Accountability x Anxiety.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 35:59


    Whelp, reality of my goals I prioritized to accomplish set in and I had CHECK MYSELF! I also had to be honest about some of the anxious feelings I've been feeling with putting myself out there as an artist and also preparation for the next level in my career. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel! **Search for The Bloom Line Connect with us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine Email: thebloomline@gmail.com **************************************************************>> February 22nd Vision Board Party: https://createyourvisionofyou.eventbrite.com February 28th - March 2nd: https://odetoblackwomen.eventbrite.com March 16th: https://bemysisterskeeper.eventbrite.com

    Becoming.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 42:33


    This journey to self is one traveled by a few. It's hard but is and has been a beautiful process for me. My perspective has shifted to really seek the fulfillment and not just the positive.. what fills me. I search for opportunities to be FULL everyday that I am LIVING. I want to be PRESENT more in my own existing. —BE FREE.

    Are there any Haitians in South Korea?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 28:51


    I headed to South Koreaaaaaa!! I know, I know. The possibility of haitians being in an Asian country are slim to now BUT I'll be there for two weeks! lol. SUBSCRIBE to my Youtube channel!   Connect with us:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine  Email: thebloomline@gmail.com  *********************************************************************** Sistrunk A Fair: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sistrunk-a-fair-an-art-destination-tickets-49343348283?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR25eFbPwmBheSLa-nesDQTC-azVczyskkBSxhMaD0RA882P7-B-xEhBNKU

    Reclaiming [MY] body. w/ @Ayesha_On_Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 77:07


    In wake of the sudden social awakening happening with #SurvivingRKelly I'm excited to have my good friend and soul sister Ayesha on today! Before I knew that documentary was begin released I asked her to be apart of this episode. Sexual abuse is something that was happening in the 90's... I know be not only was I a victim but I also had friends at the time who were 12 & 13 dating leaving school to meet there adult “boyfriend”. I'm sure it wasn't just young girls in the African American community, I'm sure all across different races. Sexual Assault is real and it's not a trending topic to some folks. Reclaim you're body, RECLAIM your being. Guest: Ayesha Nura, 33, South Florida. Connect with her www.instagram.com/Ayesha_on_air Podcast: https://anchor.fm/myempowerment-myway Connect with us:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine  Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine   Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine  Email: thebloomline@gmail.com

    I love my body. I love my skin. w/ @ShannaLWoods pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2019 46:14


    This is a bonus episode! You hear a continuation of Wednesday's episode of “I love my body. I love my skin. with Shanna L Woods.  Song used for intro: Jessie J "I'm every woman" Acoustic Cover: https://youtu.be/RPqYQdKR6jo  Guest: Shanna, 33, South Florida. Connect with her www.instagram.com/shannalwoods  Connect with us:   Email: thebloomline@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine  Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine 

    I love my body. I love my skin. w/ @ShannaLWoods pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 54:53


    Today we have the one & only Shanna L Woods for an episode of “I've earned my strips!”. Shanna is a professional dancer-singer currently based out of South Florida. She's faced several difference scenarios with how the black female body has been sexualized and how it's been taught by the media and society. Even I have experienced it throughout my childhood up until my adult life. I've even gotten some backlash on the choice of the cover art for this podcast. So.. let's talk about this. TO BE CLEAR, this conversation is not to explain but to educate people how these points are the reality for more than half of the African American women living in america.  Articles referenced in this episode:  https://psmag.com/social-justice/black-women-are-more-likely-to-be-objectified-and-dehumanized  https://wearyourvoicemag.com/body-politics/black-women-hypersexualized-bodies  https://theminoritysexreport.com/2018/05/18/wokeish/   Song used for intro: Jessie J "Queen" Acoustic: https://youtu.be/RPqYQdKR6jo Guest: Shanna, 33, South Florida. Connect with her www.instagram.com/shannalwoods Connect with us:  Email: thebloomline@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine  Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine 

    ‘Tis the season to [BOSS] up.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 22:48


    We are days away from the freaken New Year!! What are your goals? Well, make a list and check it twice!! No more excuses. Let's be scared and tackle our goals together. Thank you for taking this journey with me. BE INSPIRED ✨ Connect with us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine Email: thebloomline@gmail.com

    How do I become who I imagined myself to be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 32:04


    I want to be great one day.. REALLY soon! Lol. I'm laughing but I'm pretty serious. Send me your goals for 2019.. are we about to be GREAT together or nah?! Email us thebloomline@gmail.com —I write back

    Who are we after pain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 28:37


    Who are we after pain?? I'd like to think we're just trying to figure it out. Even after all the personal development books, audios, videos, etc I still don't think there's a guide to how to deal with your personal situation all the time. We are all consistently learning ourselves and that's how it should be! Connect with us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine Email: thebloomline@gmail.com

    A brotherhood w/ Adrian Jules.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 49:06


    Joining us today is a male perspective! This episode is going to be a continuation of the series on self-love. It's important for us to start talking about the other side of “the conversation” where as I feel like self-love is promoted more for women and for men is absent in our race & culture. Intro is by amazing artist out of South Florida Jemara Smith- Karina Parsian: Slow Motion (Cover) CHECK HER OUT on social media @JemaraSmith Guest is Adrian Jules, Los Angeles, CA @TheAdrianJules Connect with us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine Email: thebloomline@gmail.com

    Tis' the season for Self-Love w/ @hippie.haitian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 52:21


    As we go into this holiday season I wanted to talking about one of my favorite topic: love. How Self-Love translates to friendship and romantic relationships!  Connect with us:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine  Email: thebloomline@gmail.com  Intro is Teedra Moses Reveals All On Marriage Aspiration, Relationship Goals And Overcoming Insecurities:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFgKar-vn0E&t=398s (Full interview)  Guest: Princesse DesRose, 33, Salt Lake City, UT (Yoga & Wellness) 

    She is. I am. Hers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 31:30


    This episode is about my discovery of self-love. Interesting enough I realized that it has been a long journey that started when I decided I wasn't worth anything and should just end my life; it was difficult seeing the light when being surrounded with such darkness. God found me at young age, in that moment, I was sure I meant something to at least one person and that was enough for me. That is when I first connected with art; I wrote short stories, music, & poetry to escape. I created my own little world but didn't realize I still lived in that place even in my adult years. Intro is Lauryn Hill giving some wise words to college students in 2000. The first song is Lauryn Hill hit song “Doo Wop (That Thing)”. Second song by H.E.R. “Lost Soul”. Follow us on social media: @TheBloomLine

    Divorcing my best friend w/ Alkeshia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 38:23


    This is the first episode for the segment idea “Questions to my Ex(s)”. I have my friend from Atlanta, GA, Alkeshia joining us today! She will be sharing her story of a recent Divorce. I was so sad to hear this news but I was glad I could be there for her during this time of need. Her social media: instagram.com/fabdollkesh —BE SURE TO CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram.com/TheBloomLine

    What happened..? #MissionaryBae ❤️

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 31:10


    Disclaimer: Don't mind my niece (Felicity) in the background! She wanted to be apart of this episode! Lol —This episode is about what happened to me going on a church mission for 18 months. What it took to get to the last step of submitting my papers and what just may have been to cause of me not being able to go and fulfilling my heart's desires serve! Connect with me on social media: @TheBloomLine

    Colorism.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 50:19


    Colorism has become the was we see ourselves in today's society. Beauty, wealth, power, etc. is marketed in a way that only fits one shade. How do we break free of these images, ideas, oppression? Join us in this discussion that just barely starches the surface of how colorism impact our personal journey! #IveEarnedMyStripes Connect with us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine Email: thebloomline@gmail.com Intro Conversation was with Princesse DesRose (@hippie.haitian) & Jasmine Brown (@m88nk). Intro song: Spice- Black Hypocrisy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXdl3mpCbz4 Guest: Fran Estevez @debtfreeFran Defining Colorism and Racism Colorism- prejudiced attitudes and/or discriminatory acts against people based on the color (shade or tone) of their skin Racism- prejudiced attitudes and/or discriminatory acts against people based on their actual or perceived racial status Article referenced: https://colorismhealing.org/colorism-and-racism/

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