The Leeza Rants Podcast

The end of an era. Thankful for the support over the last 4 years!

Another episode of #AskAMan featuring Jalen and Ty from the No Clearance Podcast! We ask them questions all about commitment. Check out this fun conversation. Check out Jalen and Tyler on their own podcast! The No Clearance Podcast Search The No Clearance Podcast Hosts: @tammis_son, @tribecalledw3st on Instagram Website: https://noclearancepod.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvUO30AUntdNkciM2sRCTA ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Torry, host of the Ready To Be Petty podcast, is back to discuss celebrities and their need for social media validation! We cover the recent Chrissy Teigen controversy and how she felt lonely taking a break from social media as well as The DaMelio show that recently came out that was highlighting Dixie and Charli dealing with mental health issues triggered by social media. We cover why celebrities may feel so highly triggered by opinions of them online and the need to be approved by the public and being perceived as perfect. Check Out Torry and her podcast! https://linktr.ee/rtbppodcast https://www.instagram.com/rtbppodcast/ ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Liz Mott joins the podcast this week to provide tips and tricks on how to manifest (with her awesome 4 step process) along with how to align your energy, and change your mindset in order to create the life you want. This episode is so valuable!! Books Mentioned in this episode: Ask and It Is Given by Esther Hicks You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero The Magic by Rhonda Byrne Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza Work with Liz! http://lizreidmott.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellareid.wellness/ ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Leeza is back! This episode is all about where she's been and how she has dealt with anxiety this summer. She also introduces the new segment "Rant & Release" which is the new name for the monthly virtual community circles. She rants about tv show reboots like Gossip Girl and Sex and The City. She then talks about how trash anxiety is and how she's gotten through it with the help of friends and humor. You are not alone! ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Charlene Valentine joins the podcast to discuss mindset and manifestation. She is a Master Mindset + Holistic Life Coach. She mentors and empowers female entrepreneurs to overcome self doubt to elevate their mind, body, and soul in order to manifest their dream life. With her experience in coaching and knowledge in NLP, Life and Success Coaching, and Hypnotherapy, she helps women break through self-limiting beliefs so they can tap into their potential to fearlessly go after their dreams and goals. Some points covered: How she got into coaching How changing your mindset has changed her life How self doubt and our inner critic hold us back from our dream life Tips to changing our mindset around whats possible (limiting beliefs) How manifestation connects to your mindset Tips to manifest the life you want Check Charlene out on social media and check out her resources and coaching services!! Charlene's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlenemarievalentine/ Her website: http://www.charlenevalentine.com/ Learn more about her coaching services! http://www.charlenevalentine.com/work-with-me ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Leeza found a Girl Summer Bingo Challenge via Tik Tok and wants to participate! After a long pandemic, its time to get back out there- hot girl style. Not just in dating, but all aspects of life! What goals do you have for Hot Girl Summer? ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

This week we are joined by Brihanna Pollins of the Black Girl Can't Cook podcast to discuss her journey with confidence, self-worth and authenticity. She truly did the work and her story is so inspiring for others. It's such a beautiful vulnerable conversation. Check out her podcast where she shares more of her story and has other issues surrounding body image, cooking, self love, eating disorders & mental health. Brihanna's Podcast: Black Girl Can't Cook Brihanna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlcantcook/ ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Sarah from the "It Aint It Sis" podcast joins Leeza to rant all about how Sarah got the inspiration and courage to start a podcast, and become and author of her very own book "Pretty Young" all during a pandemic. This episode can inspire anyone who has been curious but battles fear and or don't know where to start. Some things we cover: A little bit about her - why she started her podcast What made her want to write a book/what is it about? What are some mental distractions women deal with? What Sarah hopes people get out of her book "Pretty Young" What did the writing process looked like? Check out Sarah ! https://www.instagram.com/itaintitsispodcast/ It Aint It Sis Podcast Pre-Order her book "Pretty Young" Available on Amazon & where all books are sold. ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Maya Fleming has come back on the podcast to give us tips on how to prioritize our side hustles. Maya is the founder of Gentler and host of The Gentler Podcast and is killing it! She drops major gems on how to get out of our own way and stop making excuses when it comes to our goals. Some points covered: How Maya got the courage to start your side hustle Why people struggle to start and set aside time Maya's method for setting aside time Baby steps and tips to start Check Maya out on social media and check out her resources and coaching services!! Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayanfleming/ Gentler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentlerpod/ Gentler Website: https://www.begentler.com/ ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

In this episode Leeza goes on a rant about "black trauma porn" and the recent trend of seeing black shows and films centered around the trauma black people have faced in history and in our daily lives. These stories should be told but I we need to diversify the image and story tellings of black people. We need more representation. Join the April Virtual Community Circle Venmo $10 to @LeezaSmith_ ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Leeza's harsh but loving rant is all about how guys are usually very clear about their intentions and how its important to pay attention to the signs and actions while dating. This episode was triggered by this season of Summer House on Bravo TV Listen to Leeza and Torry on the Ready to be Petty Podcast discuss more about Summer House and other fun pop culture topics HERE. ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Leeza rants about the courage needed to start living a life you love, becoming your higher self, and pushing through the resistance to achieve your goals. ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

We welcome Zizi to the podcast to discuss drinking culture and the pressures to drink as an adult in social situations. Leeza and Zizi both share their hilarious stories along with how they've re-examined their relationship to alcohol. They provide tips on how not to drink if you don't want to! Book Mentioned in this episode: Quit Like A Woman Follow Zizi on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/buddhalazy/ ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Leeza rants all about how society creates trends around certain physical traits beauty standards are ever evolving every 10-20 years. We don't need create insecurities due to beauty standards trends. Also stay tuned for Leeza Rants Virtual Meetings for our community hosted on ZOOM. A safe space to be open, vulnerable, make friends and have fun! ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

The 3rd episode of #AskAMan featuring AJ! He answers all of your questions from a male perspective. You definitely want to listen to this one and learn a thing or two on how a high value man thinks! See all the questions AJ answers below: What is your ideal date? How can you tell / what do you consider a high value woman to be? Do you actually want to get married or do u just feel pressured by women/society? Why do men feel like they can't date unless they have their career together? Do guys actually use dating apps in a serious way to meet someone? What are major turn offs? How do you feel about ghosting? Thoughts on paying for the first date? Would you take a girl back if she cheated? Do you feel comfortable being vulnerable with your guy friends? Are women really a distraction? Traditional or Modern relationship roles? Do you think more men should normalize therapy? Do guys view girls differently if they have sex the first time they hangout? How can you tell when a guy is simply uninterested? Do men notice the small details: nails done, perfume, jewelry, makeup, etc.? Lastly, overall some tips for women to make dating easier for more success. Check out AJ on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41rBXf8ysBll1qPPUd8jmA AJ's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aj_renaissance/ AJ's Podcast “Can't Make This Up” https://linktr.ee/CantMakeThisUp ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

We welcome Lee Noto to the podcast to share her story and teach us how to speak up and implement boundaries in our lives when it can be so hard. Lee is a master coach with certifications in holistic coaching and transformational coaching, and has deeply studied personal development, sacred sexuality, and spirituality. She shares powerful communication tools and somatic practices that allow clients to connect deeply to their emotions and bodies. Things we cover: Why creating boundaries is so hard Lee's journey with this How not speaking up can impact you negatively Steps to start speaking up to establish boundaries and communicate desires Check out Lee Noto! Website: www.LeeNoto.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leenoto_/ The instagram post referenced in the episode on setting boundaries: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHqKbYBhrxF/?igshid=9a77h7s1mje1 ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

“The universe cannot bring you something that is out of alignment with you. There is a bigger plan” Leeza rants about how rejection can be the best thing that ever happens to you! ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Leeza is joined by guest Geri Paige who is a former startup and Fortune 500 marketing leader turned business launch and life alignment coach. Geri has since launched a successful coaching business in the middle of a pandemic and now helps people launch and monetize businesses of their own. Geri talks about her journey to designing a life and career she loves, while providing tips and tricks for everyone listening! She also provides a 4-key framework for launching your new business, along with an overview of her services. Check her out! Geri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geripaige/ Geris Website: https://www.geripaige.com/ Book Free Consult for a 1:1 Coaching Call! https://www.geripaige.com/bookings-checkout/free-consult ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

First episode of 2021!! SO EXCITING. Leeza rants about her new favorite self-development tool that has already had such a powerful effect on her life. Its incorporating visualization meditations for manifestation! She explains how it works along with testimonials. Resources mentioned in the episode: Mimi Bouchard's Website Leeza's affiliate link to try the Mimi Method Meditations! Testimonial Youtube Videos Tony Robbins Visualization Exercise Joe Dispenza Healed His Spin with Visualization Leeor Alexandra on How to Manifest/Change your Appearance ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

A shorter rant all about how we can unlearn our limiting beliefs in order to change our mindsets and manifest a better life in the upcoming year. We all need it! Listen to the Limiting Beliefs episode that relates to this topic! ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Sydney Kaplan from the podcast Sydney ReKaps joins the show today to discuss all things Bravo. Sydney and Leeza discuss their favorite Bravo tv shows from Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, Summer House and more! They even touch on Dating in Boston & NYC along with problematic influencers. Hope you enjoy this fun convo! Check out Sydney! The Sydney ReKaps Podcast Sydney ReKaps Tik Tok Sydney ReKaps Instagram Sydney ReKaps MERCH ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

The spotlight effect is the phenomenon in which people tend to believe they are being noticed more than they really are. Being that one is constantly in the center of one's own world, an accurate evaluation of how much one is noticed by others is uncommon. Leeza rants about this extremely jarring information and how we can overcome this. ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Leeza rants on this hot topic going viral on Tik Tok right now! If he wanted to, he would, and if someone likes you... you'll know! Its not to make you feel badly about yourself, its to empower you while dating to not waste your time if a guy isn't giving you what you want need and deserve. ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Kathleen joins us on the pod today to discuss her success in creating a business during quarantine! We discuss her process, her experience with covid, mental health, her love of fashion, brand inspo, sustainable and ethical fashion, where the name Grey Moon Designs came from and so much more! This is a great episode for anyone who has been struggling during this time and needs some motivation and proof that its possible to still move forward and create something beautiful during these uncertain times. Check out Kathleen and Grey Moon Designs! Kathleen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whengreyskiesru/ Grey Moon Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greymoondesigns/ DM HER TO PLACE AN ORDER ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/  

In honor of #EczemaAwarenessMonth - Leeza goes on a solo rant discussing her own journey with atopic dermatitis. This purpose of this episode is to raise awareness and inspire anyone listening to feel brave enough to open up and face their insecurities and own it. Our hardships make us who we are and give us so much strength !  ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/  

This episode is all about intuitive eating and having a healthy relationship with food and body image and joining the podcast is the PERFECT guest to come on and educate us about it - Melissa Smith. Check Melissa out on Instagram:  @intuitive.eating.mindset DM her for the Free 3 Day Food Freedom Challenge. DM to work with me for 1:1 coaching  https://www.instagram.com/intuitive.eating.mindset/ RESOURCES FOR INTUITIVE EATING:  TEDTALK:  Body Positivity or Body Obsession? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDowwh0EU4w 10 PRINCIPLES OF INTUITIVE EATING:  https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/  PODCASTS:  Food Pysch https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/christy-harrison/unnamed-feed-33409  The Mindful Dietitian https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mindful-dietitian  How to Love Your Body https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/how-to-love-your-body  Trust Your Body Project https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/trust-your-body-project  BOOKS:  Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse

One of your favorites topics discussed here on the Leeza Rants Podcast is dating! On this episode Leeza rants and breaks down each relationship term that have become popular with millennial dating. This is based off of an article off themanuel.com by  Jahla Seppanen. Read the article here The 11 Modern Relationship Terms discussed: Ghosting Haunting Submarining Zombieing  Orbiting Draking Breadcrumbing Cushioning Benching Situationship The Slow Fade ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/  

On this solo rant Leeza reflects on her time working from home while providing tips for working from home. This was prompted by the new documentary on Netflix called "The Social Dilemma" and how social media can be super addictive and effect productivity! Here are some of the WFH tips discussed: Shutting off your phone  Having a dedicated work space Taking breaks Using productivity techniques (Pomodoro)   ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/    

Leeza is joined by Torry from the Ready to Be Petty podcast! This episode covers body image, diet culture and how it is reflected to us in the media. Its important to reflect on what is portrayed to us through media whether its lifestyle, body image or even productivity level! Enjoy this rant  ~Check Out Torry on Instagram~ https://www.instagram.com/rtbppodcast/ ~ Check out The Ready To Be Petty Podcast ~ https://linktr.ee/rtbppodcast ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/  

This week we are joined by heartbreak coach Joi Dallas, who rants with us all about the science of heartbreak and how attachment styles can tie into this. She breaks down each attachment style, how they manifest, and how this can affect our relationships and break up behaviors.  Follow Joi on her instagram account where you can see all of her amazing heartbreak content and inquire further details of her  coaching services!  ~ Follow Joi ~ https://www.instagram.com/ditchwdallas/ ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/  

Leeza is joined by her two good friends Kim and Katie to discuss friendship breakups. Things covered: Why they happen How it can feel The are different types How to cope Check out Kim & Katie on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/kimgotts23/ https://www.instagram.com/katiebarrett46/ ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/      

This is solo rant episode on the 8 ways people often betray themselves when dating someone. Check out Elizabeth Earnshaw - @lizlistens - who inspired this episode! ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/  

Today we are covering all things manifestation, self love and the connection between the two. To teach us all about it is todays amazing guest Jasmine Thomas!  What we cover: How does self love tie into manifesting a life you want? How did you work through limiting beliefs? How does resistance keep us away from what we want? How to break the blockages / building self worth How to start practicing self love? Jasmine L. Thomas is an entrepreneur, investor, spiritual teacher, thought leader, author, podcaster, speaker, and influencer for millennial women. Her passion lies in helping women achieve the unexplainable through heart felt, energetic spiritual work. She does this through her nonprofit organization, She's Worthy, which was founded during one of her darkest times in life. Jasmine hosts events, course, and coaching programs to elevate these women to the next dimension found within themselves. Stay tuned to find out more by visiting shesworthy.co !   Social Media Handles  https://facebook.com/iamjlthomas https://instagram.com/iamjlthomas https://twitter.com/iamjlthomas   Podcast https://anchor.fm/jasmine376   YouTube https://youtu.be/K3auSGc8_II   Blog https://medium.com/@iamjlthomas   ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram:

Today we cover all things Human Design with Jess Della Calce, a Human Design Reader trained by Jenna Zoe.  She gives us an incredible overview of each design type: Generator Manifestors Manifesting Generators Projectors Reflectors Find out your Human Design! https://www.myhumandesign.com/ Book a reading with Jess!  https://www.myhumandesign.com/product/readers/jess-della-calce/ or follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessdellacalce/ Have you ever felt like you are not enough or that you are stuck? Have you ever been overwhelmed by the information you are taking in from people and your environment? Have you felt unseen, not listened to, or not recognized for the wisdom you have to share? Jess's gift for listening and asking questions that probe deeper, help activate and illuminate the places within you where your energy is misaligned. After getting down to the root of what's not working, the clarity on how to move forward has space to emerge. Using the specifics of your design, you and Jess can co-create an embodied vision of what living your truth looks like, sounds like, and feels like each day. Jess inspires change by holding the vision that within each of us lies our own powerful healer. She is a dreamer with a curious spirit and a natural desire to share what she has learned through her own mistakes and experiences with others. It is definitely a process! Human Design was - and continues to be - a catalyst for Jess to see herself as the creator of her own story. She loves listening to people's stories and weaves the language of Human Design together in a way that helps you see the energetics of your life differently. Transformation happens one choice at a time as you shed old versions of yourself and limiting beliefs. Through the wisdom of your design, Jess provides actionable ways YOU CAN EMPOWER YOURSELF in your daily life to stay connected with your truth. Are you ready for the next phase of your transformation?   ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Taty and Leeza reflect on different aspects of their lives and memories as a black woman. We rant about all of our struggles experiences, and our appreciation for our blackness. Topics discussed: Race/Ethnic Backgrounds Different experiences - dark skin black woman and lightskin/biracial black woman School - how school was, liking boys, microagressions - not fitting in  Dating - navigating interracial dating in the city - how colorism plays a part Career - being the only black person in the offie, how success has been effected ~ Follow Taty on Social Media ~ https://www.instagram.com/tatyanna_hubbs/ ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

This solo rant is all about Leeza's recovery from being a thirsty person! Thirsty for validation, attention, etc. - and how she realized that she can fill up her own cup and not needing validation from others!! A super funny and empowering episode.  ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/  

This solo episode is a rant all about the bright side of being single and how it can be an amazing time!!    ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/  

Listen to the 2nd segment of #AskAMan with Leeza's good friend Thomas! Leeza asks all the questions you all sent in on her instagram. ( follow her! @leezasmith_ )  See some of the questions below: Do you like when girls touch your butt Does ignoring a guy actually help them to notice you? What's the biggest age gap your comfortable with? What do guys expect a woman's reaction to be when they lie about their height? How do you know if i guy simply just isn't interested? Do guys actually use dating apps in a serious way to meet someone? What are major turn offs? Do you feel comfortable being vulnerable with your guy friends If a girl farted in front of you during an intimate situation how would u react Do you actually want to get married or do u just feel pressured by women/society How often do you shave down there Have you ever been attracted to someone while dating someone else Do you have a skin care routine or do you wash your face with dish soap How do u feel about situationships?  Follow Thomas ON Instagram & Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/thomasfarry/ https://twitter.com/ThomasFarry ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/    

Leeza is joined by Michelle Fedrizzi, the founder and owner of The Auric Life. Michelle is a Reiki Master and Life Coach who's helped heal and transform hundreds of individuals as they step into their power - including Leeza herself!  We can all agree that 2020 has been a chaotic and heavy year so far. Between quarantine and the black lives matter movement, Michelle gives insight and guidance on the energy this year and how we are upon a world awakening and how everything will be changing for the next 7 years!  Listen to learn what we should all be focusing on as a collective and how to take care of ourselves during this time. ~ Check Out The Auric Life & Services Available  ~ Website: http://theauriclife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauriclife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theauriclife   ~ Keep up with Leeza Rants ~ leezarants.com  https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Leeza's personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/  

Nigel joins the podcast this week upon the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and countless others to address the performative allyship in the Black Lives Matter movement.  Listen to this open and honest conversation regarding a powerful Instagram Post Nigel had posted titled "Dear White People" and how performative actions are not actually helping the black community. He also provides ways non-pocs can properly continue the conversation, take action, and acknowledge their privilege. Check Out Nigel on Social Media & his IGTV series #ForMyPeople  https://www.instagram.com/nigelmarcellus/ https://twitter.com/nigelmarcellus   Keep up with The Leeza Rants instagram https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ Follow Leeza on her personal account https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

Leeza is joined by Natalie Barbu! Natalie is the host of the Real Reel Podcast, youtuber, influencer, and now founder of Barbu Agency where she works with brands and businesses to help with their marketing strategies through social media. We talk all about her journey from starting a youtube channel to now starting her very own business especially in the time of quarantine. Natalie so inspiring to all the Girl Bosses out there and have such a good discussion.    ~ Follow Natalie & check her out! ~ The Real Reel Podcast  https://www.instagram.com/nataliebarbu/ https://barbuagency.com/ https://www.patreon.com/nataliebarbu Her Latest Youtube Video    ~ Follow Leeza & keep up with the podcast ~ https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/ https://www.leezarants.com/

Leeza is joined by the one and only Serena F*cking Kerrigan.  Serena is a content creator and influencer who is the QUEEN of confidence. They talk all about her confidence journey, changing her middle name to f*cking, quarantine, and her incredible new dating show on instagram live “Lets Fucking Date”. (@letsfuckingdate) It's such a great talk and she drops some major gems. ~ Follow Serena on Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/serenakerrigan/ ~Keep up with the podcast~ https://www.leezarants.com/ https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ ~Follow Leeza~ https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

We finally made it to the 100th episode of The Leeza Rants Podcast! Leeza reflects on her podcasting journey with gratitude for all you listeners! She shares her top 10 favorite episodes that you can see linked below, and gives a sneak peek of whats to come!: Ghosting (#2) He's Just Not That Into You (#18) Limiting Beliefs (#22) Gaslighting with Kiara (#88) #Ask A Man with Jeremy (#95) 21st Century Dating with Taty, Meg, Noel, & Jeremy (#89) Situationships with Nigel (#13) Should Black Women Change Their Dating Preferences (#36) Intro to The Law Of Attraction with Isabel Palacios (#20) Show Up for Yourself (#91) ~ Follow the Leeza Rants Instagram! ~ https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ ~ Follow the Leeza's Instagram! ~ https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/  

On this episode Leeza is joined by Sadie Sutton, host of "Nevertheless, She Persisted" Podcast. She shares her story as a 16 year old of how she battled anxiety and depression and how she continues to navigate it daily. Though she may be young, she is so mature and self aware and shares an inspiring story!! They discuss triggers, limiting beliefs, doing the work for healing, and tips on how to start the healing process. Hope you guys enjoy this incredible and inspiring story! Check out the She Persisted Podcast & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepersistedpodcast/ Nevertheless, She Persisted: Surviving Teenage Depression and Anxiety Check out our collaboration episode on her podcast: Collaboration with The Leeza Rants Podcast: Gaining Confidence, Navigating Social Media in a Healthy Way, Maintaining Productivity in Quarantine, and the Importance of Vulnerability!  

This week we have Maya Fleming, the host of the Gentler Podcast on to discuss all things self care. Maya provides insight on what self care is - and how all it truly means is to prioritize the person you want to be. This doesn't have to be the stereotypical bubble baths and face masks ( though we love those ) it can also mean caring for yourself financially, practicing gratitude, even watching Netflix. We rant about this and so much more! Check Maya out along with her podcast! The Gentler Podcast  https://www.begentler.com/ Follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentlerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/mayanfleming/ Follow Leeza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/ https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/

This episode was inspired by the brand new Netflix series called Too Hot To Handle! In a show where you aren't able to engage in sexual activity in order to make deeper connections... this show definitely highlights the issues in our current dating culture. Leeza makes connections to the show with a recent Bold.com article called "Why Dating As A Millennial Is So Screwed Up" Reasons Include: We ghost as a way to end things We are hyper focused on sex We're in a competition of who can care the least We're too strategic about our responses We expect perfection that doesn't exist We're overloaded with options  We're stuck in a grey area We're all jaded as hell Check out the article here! https://www.bolde.com/dating-millennial-screwed/ ~ Follow Leeza on Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/ https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/  

Today we welcome Jazzy to the podcast. Known as @thejayway1 she is a Boston based beauty blogger who is absolutely killing it! Jazzy talks about her blogging journey and her love of beauty while navigating the beauty influencer space as a woman of color. We touch upon how important representation is, how she built a following, the importance of authenticity, while she shares some of her favorite beauty products and tips! This is such a fun episode that you definitely want to check out. Check her out on Instagram & Blog: https://www.instagram.com/thejayway1/ https://www.thejayway1.com/ Follow Leeza & the Leeza Rants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/ https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/

This is the very first segment of #AskAMan! Leeza brings on one of her best guys friends Jeremy to answer ALL of your questions from a male perspective. This conversation gets REAL and HONEST - he holds nothing back. You definitely want to listen!! See all the questions Jeremy answers below - they get WILD: What are signs that your into someone? Is having a penis fun, or is it annoying? Do you like when girls play hard to get?  Where do u expect to meet a girl? How to give proper sexual feedback? Opinion on dating a breadwinner or successful girl? What is your take on female body hair? Do you think men and women are equal? Do guys discuss girls as much as girls discuss guys? What is the first thing about a girl that grabs your attention when you meet her? Have you masturbated, at least once, to all of your female friends? Is there a difference in how vaginas feel? Why do you ghost? ~ Don't forget to follow Jeremy on instagram! ~ https://www.instagram.com/gimmesnax/ ~Follow Leeza on Instagram! ~ https://www.instagram.com/leezasmith_/ https://www.instagram.com/leezarants/

Leeza is joined by Prasha Sarwate Dutra - engineer turned entrepreneur, who is the founder of Her STEM Story.  (if you don't know what STEM is it stands for cience, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Born and raised in India, Prasha completed two engineering degrees and later landed a leadership position in manufacturing in Rhode Island. She believes that STEM Needs Women, Women Need STEM and to support that she created a weekly podcast, Her STEM Story. Her dream is to create a diverse and inclusive world for all minorities in STEM fields. Prasha is passionate about mentoring women in STEM, building supportive communities. She loves to speak at events to inspire women and motivate organizations to support diversity and inclusion efforts. In this episode we discuss: Prasha's STEM story and background What sparked her interest in engineering, and how she started her career What made her start her podcast and the mission behind it How she intends to inspire minority women in her field Why representation important Her STEM Story Website: https://herstemstory.com/ Her STEM Story Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herstemstory/ Prasha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prasha_dutra/  

Leeza has Vee back on the podcast to help give 5 tips on how to stop settling in the relationships in your life.  5 Ways to stop settling Expect more to get more - no bare minimum Set stricter boundaries and don't bend them Make sure words and actions align Communicate what hurts you Practice self love Follow Vee on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/theprettyvee/