The Love Letter Project: Love Songs, Stories and Affirmations To the World from a Black Woman

Hi there Beautiful, Let's talk about the law of attraction, spiritual bypassing and gaslighting and how we harm people with these "spiritual" quips, sayings and phrases. Maybe you're not spiritually enlightened, maybe you're spiritually bypassing. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Welcome to "Nature's Wisdom" segment, where we explore the magic and wonder of Mother Nature. Today, we are talking about trees. I love the forest and the woods. As a child, I've always been drawn to trees. Their magic, wonder and majesty always intrigued me. Today we're gonna be talking about the benefit of trees and why I love and enjoy them so much. This conversation was inspired by childhood, awe and wonder,  @mpricemsw  and "The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, What makes your body beautiful? Do you know how beautiful and miraculous your body actually is? your body is beautiful and I'll prove it without the white male gaze. Let's talk about how magical your body is. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Growing up is a trap. Do you even know who you are? Or are you playing a part assigned to you? Many of us loose trust in ourselves because we were forced to grown up? But who do you want to be when you grow up? What are your dreams? Let's talk about it. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Black woman, save the world by saving yourself. Many Black women are trying to save the world, but what if saving the world begins by saving yourself? Resistance doesn't just mean withstanding. Resistance is leaving too. I am so excited to share this conversation with Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry as we talk about getting free and staying free. We'll also be talking about their 5th annual Exodus Summit 2024, where the focus is getting out of the country quickly.

Hi there Beautiful, What if there are no rules? What if every rule is made up? trust your own creative process. follow your own intuition. I tried Julia Cameron's Morning Pages in The Artist's Way, and it no longer works for me. I thought I was a failure, but then I gave myself permission to trust my own process and follow my own creative intuition. Could following the rules be killing your creativity? much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, In this segment of "A Kinder World", we'll be talking about the age old adage "Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words may never hurt me" and how it's a complete lie. Our words are powerful. They have the power to destroy and encourage. Our words can speak life and they can kill. How will you use your power? much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, In this Black Girl Creative Segment, we talk about how Disappointment sucks. Let's talk about it. Disappointment is inevitable as an artist. as an artist, you're allowed to be disappointed . Feel the feelings. There is no shame, here. Only love. This is how to deal with disappointment as an artist. Embrace disappointment to create more human art. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Christianity terrorized me. I am healing from the terror of Christianity and the church and decolonizing my faith. I never realized how traumatizing my Christian walk has been in my life, but this is the first time in years that I actually feel FREE. I'm free, no more chains holding me. I hope that you get something from this healing journal entry. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, You are a good thing. This is a guided affirmation and meditation session for Black women. Slow down. Take a deep breath. Whether you need a moment to pause, be still, catch your breath, or show yourself some well needed self care, use this as a virtual resting place. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, My Great Grandmother was the first person to model rest for me. She taught me so much in her life; live slowly, savor your life, rest well and so much more. It is a joy to be able to share my Granny's wisdom and legacy with you. How are you honoring and remembering your ancestors? much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Centering myself is actually really hard. Learning how to center yourself after centering and prioritizing others can cause you to forget to center and prioritize yourself. Some of us are still learning how to love ourselves well and give ourselves what we need to flourish and heal. I'm sending you so much love, grace and joy. As a recovering people pleaser and "servant", learning how to navigate delf love can be tough. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Christianity terrorized me. I am healing from the terror of Christianity and the church and decolonizing my faith. I never realized how traumatizing my Christian walk has been in my life, but this is the first time in years that I actually feel FREE. I'm free, no more chains holding me. I hope that you get something from this healing journal entry. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, be gentle with yourself. you are not a machine. you're not lazy, you're just tired, exhausted, depleted, weary, human. you are worthy. you are so important. we need you to rest. you are worthy of rest, love, care, play and pleasure. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, You're not lazy, you're just tired. are you beating yourself up for being human? do you feel guilty when you're resting? do you feel shame around rest and relaxation? you're not alone. hustle culture makes us feel like we're not doing enough. It's never enough enough. you have to give yourself permission to rest. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, "Do you want to be liked or do you want to be free?" That's the question I asked myself when I was struggling with loving myself and seeing the value and beauty within myself. I've changed the name of the podcast because I have work to do. I have a whole person to be and become and I'm afraid. I'm afraid of rejection and falling into oblivion, but what I want more than anything else is to be at home with myself and love myself well. I have no idea what I'm doing and I LOVE that. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Apathy won't save you. Pretending not to care will not protect you. You should care. We should care more. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, I wrote a song about wage slavery. Wage Slavery, Late Stage Capitalism and My Ancestor's Slave songs inspired this modern day Work Song. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, "No one will love you until you love yourself" and other harmful things we say like "People treat you how you allow them to treat you", or "you can't love anyone unless you love yourself" can actually cause more harm than good. We end up victim blaming the victim in these scenarios, when they were not the ones at fault. Their only crime was expecting the world to not be a hard and cruel place. Some people are too kind for this world... and that is not their fault. People will treat us how they want to treat us. Let us learn patience, kindness and empathy. Let us teach one another boundaries with grace and kindness. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, I am a survivor of sexual assault and I wrote a song about healing from and surviving sexual assault. This is my story. I have transformed my fear, pain and shame (that didn't belong to me) into art and I hope this is encouraging to those still healing. This song is dedicated to all of my fellow survivors out there. I see you and love you. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Generational Curses are often talked about, but what about Generational Blessings?  @CoachYolanda  spoke about generational blessings, and it invited me to sit and consider all of the beautiful gifts I've inherited from my ancestors. What are your generational blessings? Share them with the world. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Slow down to live more. Slow is Love. This is the art of slowing down. I am a Black woman learning to slow down. I've always wanted to live slowly, but embracing slow living has been difficult. Going slowly and slowing down is a way to love yourself, your environment and people around you. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Over the years, I have shrunk to fit the mold men and patriarchy have set for me. Let's talk about how I have made myself small to help others to feel big. This conversation was inspired by the beautiful work of  @sixtyblackmystictraveler  . Thank you so much for your vulnerability and courage. I sincerely appreciate you! Support Black Woman Creators

Hi there Beautiful, You are better than the algorithm. This is a Black Girl Creative Rant about Capitalism, Creativity and Social Media, and why it's so hard to be creative online. I don't wanna create for an algorithm. I just wanna make stuff. You are better than the algorithm. Don't let is take your humanity. Capitalism ruins everything, but don't allow these algorithms to control you. share your art. Share your heart. Be messy. Stay human. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Black woman, your rage is beautiful. This is a love letter to angry, sensitive and caring Black women. This is a Black woman's guide to anger. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Happy Spring!!! We made iiiit! "Spring Brings Hope", possibilities, passion, joy. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, stop dimming your light. embrace your brilliance. be brave enough to start and take up space. you're more than you think you are. you're more than you can even imagine. there is so much more in store for you. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, You don't have to be perfect. The Power of Messy Creativity: Unleash Your Brilliance. You don't have time to be perfect. Are you a perfectionist who struggles to complete tasks? In this video, we explore the concept of perfectionism and how it can hinder our creativity and productivity. Join us as we challenge the idea of perfection and embrace the beauty of imperfection. Don't let perfectionism hold you back - subscribe now to unleash your creative potential! much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, You're allowed to seek joy amidst pain and sorrow. Find your joy and don't lose your humanity. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, take more chances. celebrate the rejections. you got this. Are you afraid to take chances? Don't let fear hold you back! The more chances you take, the more opportunities you have to win. Remember, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. So go ahead, be brave, and take that leap of faith! Subscribe for more inspiring content like this. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, I'm proud of you. You're doing the best you can with what you have. Healing takes energy. If you only have the energy to maintain, that's still worthy of celebration. Have grace with yourself. Treat yourself kindly. Take things moment by moment, breath by breath. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, you are the answer to someone's prayers. we need your light in this darkness. the world convinces us that we are powerless. that we can't make big changes in the world. you are not powerless, you are powerful. you have the power to help save the world. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, I am still healing from burnout as a Black woman, and this throwback video spoke to me about the art of doing nothing. Resting, play, fun and joy are some of the ways you can heal from overwhelm, exhaustion and burnout. It is still my goal to become a well rested Black woman. When you're always doing the most, when you're always running and going, you can run into some serious issues with chronic stress, disease and mental health issues. please rest. please take care of yourself. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, "Live without shame and love without fear". This is one of the greatest lessons that my Grandmommy taught me. In this installment of "Lessons from my ancestors" I am honoring my Grandmommy by sharing her life and a few of the lessons she left me. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, You are being supported. Discover the surprising ways you are supported in life. From the water that holds you up while swimming to the people who surround you, you are never alone. Take a moment to appreciate the ecosystem, your loved ones, and even the Lifeguards who watch over you. Remember, you are supported, and it's time to acknowledge and be grateful for it. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Winter's Gift: Why Rest and Self-Care Are Essential for Black woman Creatives. Winter is an invitation to slowdown, self reflect and do as little as possible. Unfortunately we live in a context that doesn't honor nor operate in seasons. As a Black girl creative and black woman artist, I need rest and lots of it. Algorithms, work and school push us beyond our limits. But what if we can follow the seasons and take the invitation to rest? much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Happy New Year, Beautiful People. I am on the journey to become a well-rested, free Black woman in 2024. Let's talk about our intentions, values and words to take with us as we journey into the new year. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Happy 2024, Beautiful People! Let's get together and celebrate together by reflecting on the past year, expressing gratitude and looking forward to more magic in 2024! much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, You're allowed to seek joy amidst pain and sorrow. Find your joy and don't lose your humanity. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, "I do nothing alone. My whole life is a collaboration." - Tricia Hersey No one is self made, though many of us have been told to do it all alone. Let's talk about community, collaboration, trust and everything in between. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, You are not behind. You are not failing. You are here and here is PERFECT.

Hi there Beautiful, many Black women struggle with what we call, "Impostor Syndrome". We feel like we are somehow frauds. what if it's something deeper? let's get together and talk about impostor syndrome and how to free ourselves from it. Mentioned in this video: ✨  @mpricemsw  : https://www.youtube.com/@UCas4EJ8eRSgYH264w-hkjsQw ✨ Erika Totten of The Wild Seed Society: https://www.wildseedsociety.com/ ✨ Lyvonne Briggs: https://lyvonnep.com/ ✨  @dra.rosalesmeza  : "Spiritual Bypassing" https://youtube.com/shorts/3cWgXEnla4E?si=0hkrQXiVdbCExZyR much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, My Pop Pop taught me to be present. He taught me how to meditate and practice mindfulness. He taught me that mindfulness is easier to access than we think it is, to love your life because it's happening now and to love the family you've been blessed with. These are lessons from my ancestors, I hope you're able to benefit from this reflection. Practice the art of living. Don't miss your life. We're talking ancestral wisdom. Our ancestors have a lot of wisdom to share with us, if we would just listen. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Live until you die. Life is to be lived well. Are you really living? We're talking ancestral wisdom. Our ancestors have a lot of wisdom to share with us, if we would just listen. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, You have the power to change your life. Have you ever felt stuck? Do you feel like you hate where you are in life? Are you tired of the every day routine that doesn't bring you joy? Come chat with Adalia Aborisade ( @AdaliaAborisade  ) and Ivana Robinson of RECLAIM: the Retreat to talk all about freedom of choice, creating a life you love and changing your surroundings to change your LIFE. I am SO excited for this conversation and can't wait for you to hear this conversation! much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, They say "Quitters Never Win and Winners Never Quit", but is that really true? What if quitting is actually winning? Black women are longing for freedom and Roshida Dowe  @Roshida  and Stephanie Perry  @StephaniePerry  are here to help us step into newfound freedom. They have found their own freedom and are sharing that with us via the ExodUS Summit. Many Black women are giving up the American Dream, Black Excellence and Laboring to find their free. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Sometimes what we think is an emergency, or what we think is life or death, is not that serious. Let's tall about rushing and pushing ourselves into anxiety and overwhelm. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, We all say, "if they wanted to, they would". But what if there is more to consider? What if we need to have more grace for others and ourselves? Let's talk about exhaustion, guilt, shame and fear. You're doing your best. Honor yourself. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, sometimes you don't need a new life, sometimes you just need a new story. What if the story we tell can change our lives? I love you. Let's talk. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, You are not broken. You may be experiencing broken heartedness, but you are NEVER broken. I want to share love notes and love letters to Black women who are healing from heartbreak. I love you. Let's talk. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Hi there Beautiful, Trigger warning: Assault, abuse and harm. Black women deserve gentleness. Black women deserve to be and feel safe. Black women deserve so much more than what the world offers. much love, joy and peace, Alecia