The Sisters Collective

Shanah Tovah! It's the top of the Jewish New Year and this season is teaching us lessons on transitional well.   Follow Dr. Mandy's new project: Instagram @TruthReformers Facebook @TruthReformersForChrist Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bDclbYRF745WWORFhQclg Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCtXxX95OYbFnbZSZULc31UA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

While the world is collectively trying to catch its breath and establish a “new normal”, we revisit our episode on grief. This episode was originally recorded in Season 1. Resources: Finding a therapist psychologytoday.com Mayeling Angelastro, MA, LMHC. 321-247-8557. http://www.mayeangel.com/ Definition of Grief: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/blog/2013/06/best-grief-definition-you-will-find The Stages of Grief: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/grief/understanding-the-stages-of-grief/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In honor of “Book Lovers Day” (on August 9th), this week we share our favorite books and the literature that has nurtured us. We hope to inspire you to create a literature rich home of your own. This episode was originally recorded in Season 3. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

This week we replay of one of popular episodes, where we dip into our education bag and drop some back to school knowledge! This episode was originally recorded in Season 1. This Week's Sponsor: https://newhue.media Educational Websites: www.ixl.com, www.khanacademy.com, www.readworks.org, www.multiplication.com, www.mathfactcafe.com, www.abcya.com, and www.vocabulary.com 15 Important Education Statistics and Facts You Should Know: https://blog.capterra.com/15-important-education-statistics-and-facts-you-should-know/ 7 Tips for a Happy, Successful School Year: https://www.positivediscipline.com/articles/7-tips-happy-successful-school-year --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

This week, a simple question led to deep refelection…and a few thankful tears. Grab some tissues, then pull up a seat and join our family meeting.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

Summertime used to mean two things—The Summer Olympics and Family Reunions! In this episode we do a mash up of our summertime favorites and insert tons of nostalgia, as we imagine hosting the very first Summer “SOULympics”. Pull up a lawn chair, grab a cold peach Chek soda and join the family meeting! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

Fresh off of our family vacation, we're at kitchen table this week for a vacation recap and heart check episode. We're keeping it light this week but you won't want to miss any of the banter, as we decide how we're responding as the streets call us to return! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In the words of TLC, What about your friends? This week we're examining the dynamics of the relationships that feed us.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In the search for significance, following the breadcrumbs your life leaves behind, might just lead to the purpose-filled life you long for. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

Let's talk about these health journeys and summer bodies, shall we? Business mention: Dareshawn Henry www.eyedareumakeup.com Insta: @eyedareumakeup --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

This week we celebrate the strength of Fatherhood! Our “heart check” segment lead us down an interesting path about managing your sphere of influence.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

Tips For Summer Learning Summer Bridge workbooks https://www.summerbridgeactivities.org/ Educational websites https://www.ixl.com/ https://www.khanacademy.org/ https://www.abcya.com/ https://www.adaptedmind.com/ https://www.abcmouse.com/ Site for summer activities https://newhue.media/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

We're back at the table for SEASON 5—heart checkin, celebrating wins, and putting the “vax cops” in their place. Sign up for our newsletter at www.thesisterscollective.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

Season 5 will begin the first week of June! Send your listener letters to thesisterscollective6@gmail.com and you could have your letter read aloud on the podcast. Sign up for the newsletter at thesisterscollective.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

It's our Mother's Day episode, so Happy Mother's Day to mom's of every kind! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

It's Financial Literacy Month! We are joined by James A. Hicks, CEO of Hicks Financial, Asset & Wealth Management. Connect with Mr. Hicks at www.hicksfinancialawm.com Book suggestion: “Get Good With Money” by Tiffany Aliche (getgoodwithmoney.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

It's Financial Literacy month so we gathered around the table to talk about money—how to secure our finances, how to prepare for retirement and how to leave a legacy for our families. We are joined by Filomena Gomes, financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual. Connect with our guest! Phone: 407-845-1438 Email: filomena.gomes@nm.com Website: filomenagomes@nm.com Book suggestion: “Get Good With Money” by Tiffany Aliche (getgoodwithmoney.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

We have a special cohost at the kitchen table this week. Meet Whitney Brown, of Whitney Brown Events & Grown Womanish Podcast! We're talking about all things womanhood but the brothers will want to hear this too—trust me. Pull up to the table cousins, we saved you a seat! Connect with Whitney Brown @whitneybrownevents and @grownwomanishpodcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

It's the week after Easter and the week leading up to National Siblings Day. The convo turned into full #heartcheck episode as we examined our sibling connections. We encourage you to do the same. Articles mentioned: https://www.fatherly.com/health-science/siblings-how-having-a-brother-sister-changes-kids/ https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/only-child-syndrome https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/family-dynamics/sibling-relationships To purchase the (Elizabeth René Speaks brand) Atoned Tee: https://erenespeaks.square.site/ ..... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In this episode we explore our communication styles and examine how our differences and similarities affect they way we interact with one another. Communication is vital to maintaining relationships but are you communicating well? Take the test with your siblings and friend groups, then share what you discovered. Email us at thesisterscollective6@gmail.com.    Quiz #1: https://personalitylingo.com/free-communication-style-quiz/   Quiz #2: https://visme.co/blog/the-4-communication-styles-quiz/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

As we inch our way to the other side of a socially distanced year, we look back and see our growth in it. What lessons did you learn from the pandemonium...I mean, pandemic? Sign up for our newsletter at www.thesisterscollective.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

We celebrate “Women's History Month”, by shining a spotlight on some amazing women owned businesses, that are making their mark on their community and the world! Connect with these phenomenal women and tell them The Collective sent you! Lelita Pettigrew Thompson, Innovative Quality Image (business strategist, consultant, premier event coordinator) Use discount code NEWYOU, to receive 50% off of any consultation services (one time offer)—after selecting the consultation you desire. Booking: https://iqiconsultantsappt.as.me/ Email: info@iqiconsultants.com Website: www.iqiconsultants.com IG: @lelita_thedreamexecutor Antoinette Pender, Your Mortgage Lady Net Register for the next Home Buyers Academy and connect with this mortgage professional. http://www.yourmortgageladynet.com/ IG: @yourmortgageladynet Antoinae Pierce, Bless My Soul Food, Catering & More. Use promo code: The Sisters Collective Podcast for $10 off any meal prep service! www.blessmysoulfood.com LaToya Foster, Faith and Fab Cleaning Services website: www.faithandfabcleaning.com/ FB/faithandfabcleaning IG: @faithandfab_cleaning Kayreen Cepeda—Yours Truly by K, your personalized gift giving generator Connect with Kay for help with all of your personalized gift ideas! Email: yourstrulybyk@gmail.com Instagram: @yourstruly_byk Facebook: Yours Truly by Briana Jicha, A'Dor Jewelry Company Shop at https://adorjewelryco.com/ Free shipping at checkout when you use code: LOVEADOR IG: @adorejewelryco Whitney Brown, Whitney Brown Events and the Grown Womanish Podcast https://whitneybrownevents.com/ IG: @whitneybrownevents Rachele McCoy, The Date Night Chef, personal chef and catering http://www.yourdatenightchef.com/ IG: @yourdatenightchef_ Taylor Williams—Food Blogger, Hers Kitchen IG:@HersKitchen Shawna Williams—Hairstylist at Paul Mitchell IG: @shawnadotcom (for booking) Tiye Johnson, BlkWell & Co. Handcrafted home goods and fragrances https://blkwellco.com/ IG: @blkwellco Dr. Vernita Glenn-White, Thee V.I.B.E Institute Life + Empowerment Strategist http://drvernitaglenn-white.com/ IG: @dr.vernitaglennwhite Kalyn Colson, Kay Creates It Digital Creator www.kaycreatesit.com IG: @misskay_creates --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

Hey Cousins—as you see from the title, we're not holding anything back this season! So pull up a seat and join the family meeting, as we deal with the effects of divorce in families. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

After a year long, pandemic induced hiatus, your favorite Sister-Cousins are BACK...and boy have things changed! We're kicking off Women's History Month with a new season. So pull up a seat and join our family meeting! To be considered for our “woman owned business spotlight”, email us at thesisterscollective6@gmail.com or message us on any of our social media pages. Links can be found on our website. Find The Big Leap in Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061735361/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_DCD78MH3X7N1YB8CXWDW Sign up for our newsletter at www.thesisterscollective.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

It's Women's History Month! This week the sisters pause to reflect on the women that nurtured us and stand in awe of the fruit of those deposits. While standing on the shoulders of others, have we become shoulders others can depend on? Pull up a seat and join this family meeting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

Does Black History Month still matter? In the final of four takeover episodes, Elizabeth helps us explore this question. There will be “little known Black History facts” shared and the reading of a few dope poems along the way. Oh yes, it's the blackity, black, black episode you've been waiting for...so pull up to the spade table for this week's family meeting! #BHM Episode Links: https://poets.org/poem/i-too https://poets.org/print/poem/116c5a00-5ceb-4edb-b11b-11caca978e09 The Massacre of Tulsa's Black Wall Street: https://youtu.be/x-ItsPBTFO0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In the third of four takeover episodes, Jasmine takes us on a journey through self care, teaching us a lesson on mindfulness. You'll want to find a quiet spot, cozy mug of coffee (or tea) and join this family meeting! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In the second of four takeover episodes, Dr. Mandy curates an episode about the makeup of self esteem and all of the things that affect it. Pull up a seat and join in on this candid family meeting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In the first of four takeover episodes, Jennifer curates an episode about helping the homeless , particularly children affected by homelessness and poverty. We hope you'll leave wanting to pitch in and be a help to those in need around you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

This week we each take the 5 love languages quiz and rediscover how we are best loved. Have we been loving one another wrong all this time? Join our family meeting to find out! https://cratedwithlove.com/blog/five-love-languages-and-what-they-mean/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

This week we address the Nature vs. Nurture debate as we talk (very) candidly about the ways in which both nature and nurture impacted us and how our stories of origin have affected the lenses through which we see life. Email: thesisterscollective6@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

This week we share our favorite books and the literature that has nurtured us. We hope to inspire you to create a literature rich home of your own. This week's hashtag is #SistersCollectiveReads...share your favorite books and tag us on our social media platforms! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

We're Back…New Year, New Season! In the first episode of Season 3, we recap our favorite episodes from day one! It's a perfect start for our new listeners and returning family. Sit back and enjoy our family meeting! Episode Links: Episode 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sisters-collective/id1468508690?i=1000445382153 Episode 6 & 7: 6: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-06-relationships-101-to-thine-own-self-be-true/id1468508690?i=1000447438216 7: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-07-relationships-102-the-parent-child-dynamic/id1468508690?i=1000448005391 Episode 11: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-11-shanah-tovah-new-year-new-blessings-new/id1468508690?i=1000452035975 Episode 12-14 12: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-12-blessed-are-the-caregivers-pinktober-part-1/id1468508690?i=1000453074000 13: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-13-life-is-a-comma-not-a-period-pinktober-part-2/id1468508690?i=1000453735667 14: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-14-the-other-side-of-healing-pinktober-part-3/id1468508690?i=1000454613187 Episode 17: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-17-mental-spring-cleaning/id1468508690?i=1000456767441 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

We'll be back with a brand new episode January 8th. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In this episode, we audit our year, searching for the gems that 2019 had to offer. Win, lose or draw, there's something to learn from the last 365 days and we share our lessons with you. Join our family meeting as we prepare to end this year strong! Episode Mentions: Lelita Pettigrew-Thompson Innovative Quality Image lelitapettigrew@iqiconsultants.com @lelita_thedreamexecutor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In this episode we share all our favorite holiday memories and the things we love most about this season. Oh and there will be singing...lots of singing! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

This week we sit down for a good ‘ole game of Questions and discover new things about each other. Gather round, join our family and and get to know us better.https://thoughtcatalog.com/rania-naim/2016/02/40-deep-questions-to-ask-if-you-really-want-to-get-to-know-someone/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

Pull up a seat and join our family meeting as we serve up a healthy heaping of pre thanksgiving gratitude. There's so much to be thankful for...and not just in November. https://www.consciouslifestylemag.com/benefits-of-gratitude-research/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/prefrontal-nudity/201211/the-grateful-brain --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In this pre-holiday episode we remind you to stop disrespecting November! We also talk about the things we love most about Thanksgiving (mainly the food), how to beat “The Holiday Blues” and what the non cooking folk should bring for Thanksgiving dinner. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In this full “Yard Sale” episode, everything MUST GO that doesn't fit where we're headed. It's time to clean our (mental) houses before the year ends and a new one begins. Join the family meeting and do a little “letting go” of your own. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In this week's episode we take an attachment styles test and are shocked (sort of) by the findings. Grab a sibling and tune in!Episode Links:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/relationships/relationship-attachment-style-testhttps://www.betterhelp.com/advice/attachment/understanding-different-types-of-attachment/https://www.evergreenpsychotherapycenter.com/styles-adult-attachment/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

As the end of decade nears, The Sisters Collective offers goal seeing tips that could help your live a fuller life. Episode Links: 6 Steps For Setting Career Goals at the End of the Year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlMAIYd7-J4&feature=youtu.be First episode of “The Place We Find Ourselves” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-place-we-find-ourselves/id1373926216?i=1000409178850 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In Part Three of our “PinkTober series”, we talk with Narine Whyte-Robinson and discuss some unexpected bonuses of the healing process. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In Part Two of our “PinkTober series”, we chat with a special guest, Michelle “ChellyRey” Reynolds—community leader, author and cancer warrior—about Sister'ing, doing life in community and everything in between. Episode Links: The Dressing Room Left Hand Ladies (LHL) The Dressing Room The Sistering Cruise ChellyRey.com Every Kid Outreach Empowereverykid.org Redeeming Light Center Church—TheLightRLCC.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

We add a seat to the table this week as we chat with our late sister's partner, Dr. Jillian Ford-we recite quotes from Barracoon, and are grateful for the gift of life Jamilah left us. In part one of our “PinkTober series”, we hear from a caretaker affected by cancer. Episode Links: Get in touch with Dr. Ford on Instagram & Facebook https://instagram.com/jjfresh2def?igshid=deo64rgl9tyg https://www.facebook.com/strongertogetherga/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

We're back!!! At the top of a new season, we're checking in with our sisters and setting goals to finish the fourth quarter of 2019 STRONG! Listener letters are being read, tears are being shed...pull up a seat so you don't miss one minute of it! What Is Rosh Hashanah? - The Jewish New Year, anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, a day of judgment and coronation, and sounding of the shofar . . . - High Holidays Episode Mentions: House of Sweat Orlando Offer: First workout free and now offering $150 for the first month for 30 days of unlimited training. https://www.hosorlando.com/ “But Wait There's More” https://squareup.com/store/erenespeaks/item/but-wait-theres-more Photographers: Stacy Pierce- https://www.stacypierce.com/ Joyanne Panton- http://www.joyannepanton.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

We are taking a short interlude until next week the first week of October. Until then get caught up on all of our episodes and check out our new web series Coffee and Conversation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtgBG-wxlVQ. If you're all caught up like, rate, comment and share your favorite episodes with a friend so they can join our family meeting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In this week's family meeting, we talk about our individual hair journeys, why some will never “go natural” and others of us have permanently divorced that creamy crack. Episode Links: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/n-j-wrestler-forced-cut-dreadlocks-still-targeted-over-hair-n957116 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-hair-discrimination_l_5c746ea5e4b03a10c230c2ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

In this week's family meeting, we discuss women's health, more specifically, the inequity seen and experienced by black women, concerning their healthcare. We also tackle the age old debate between birthing centers vs. traditional hospitals, doulas, midwifery and the big business of child birth. Pull up a seat. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

Episode Links: https://www.talkspace.com/blog/reparenting-therapy-why-consider-it/ https://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/adolescent-development/healthy-relationships/parents-child/index.html https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/parenting-style-four-types-of-parenting --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message

This week, we have open and honest dialogue about the challenges we've faced with managing relationships. Join the family meeting, so we can all pass the class, called Relationships 101! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisterscollective/message