Thick Smart Authentic

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Episode 44: Plateau Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 43: Elevate & Explore Ft We have the lovely Rene behind Elevate and Explore. Gem: Elevate and Explore blackns @elevateandexploreblackns Elevateandexplore Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 42: AmbitionFt Go Get Hers Gem: https://gogethersboutique.com @gogethersboutiques Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 41: I see you ft evolvingembers & emilysphotography In today episode we have the ladies behind the “I see you” calendar Gem: I see you calendar @evolvingembers @_emilysphotography1_ Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 40: Butterflies and Solidiute Complete the quiz with us https://www.buzzfeed.com/caseyrackham/introvert-extrovert-ambivert-scale-quiz Follow the socials and talk with us Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com Curvy Con Whats in my bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s

Happy Birthday to Us #Januarybabies Follow the socials and talk with us Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

We reflect on the year 2020 Questions to ask ? What will you continue to work on in 2021 ? Gem: Smart Watches

Episode 37: Service Etiquette 101 ft hair.biz & slayedbyhilleb This week's episode we chat with local hair stylist Neomy & nail tech Hillie about service etiquette and crazy client requests. Guests Neomy @Hair.biz Hillie @slayebyhilleb16 Gem: TIP !For you service Bicycle Thief Restaurant Follow the socials and talk with us Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com Curvy Con Whats in my bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s

Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com Curvy Con Whats in my bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s

Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com Curvy Con Whats in my bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s

Episode 34 : Rebuilding after Dorian Krishaunda Cartwright shares her story of rebuilding after Hurricane Dorian one year later. Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com Curvy Con Whats in my bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s

Episode 33 : Insecurities……. This week's episode we talk about physical insecurities and how we overcame them . Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com Curvy Con Whats in my bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s

Episode 32 : Growing Pains: The Joys of Adulthood This week's episode we chat about coping with growth. Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com Curvy Con Whats in my bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s

We're back !! This week's episode we have the lovely Dena where we talk about the current state of the world and the trope of being a strong black woman. Guests- Dena @yafavgirldee @vitamindee.ent Salt Water Sessions Every Friday 4:30-6:30pm on the Halifax Waterfront showcasing and celebrate new local talent, food and communtty @saltyardsessions.hfx Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com Curvy Con Whats in my bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s

This week's episode we have Financial Advisor Anne Lake and we talk about credit, financial anxiety and the multiple ways a financial advisor can help you. Guests- Anne Lake anne.lake@sunlife.com Facebook:Anne Lake-Sun Life Financial Advisor 1st Money Buyers Seminar 2-610 Wright Avenue, Dartmouth Annes Tips PC Optimum App Rakuten Checkout 51 Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us Thicksmartauthentic.com @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com Curvey Con Whats in my bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s

This week's episode we have Pastor Matthew Eugene Thomas to chat with us about community, faith, connection and passing the baton. Guests- Matthew Eugene Thomas Deepwaterchurch.com Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us Thicksmartauthentic.com @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

This week's episode is about discipline and motivation. We talk about creating healthy habits and enforcing discipline in our lives.

Episode 27:Hydration & Hustle ft Nyesha On this week's episode we talked to licensed aesthetician and business owner Nyesha about skincare,beauty and of course FASHION ! Nyesha IG:@Polished902 Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us Thicksmartauthentic.com @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 26: Episode 26 we are reflecting on 2019.Join us by answering these reflective questions 1.Did you meet your personal goals for the year ? 2.Highs and Lows of 2019 ? 3.What do you wanna leave in 2019? 4.What do you wanna bring and/or continue in 2020? Giveaway Alert Opens Dec 15th-21st 2019 **Please Check Our Instagram for details** Curvy Con Whats in my bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com Intro Song: Meaghentheestallion-Cash Sh**t

Episode 25: Curvey Con Whats in my bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrh1-tKR5Nc&t=640s Miss Nikki-msnikki_xo Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com Intro Song:Brown Skin Girl-Beyonce

Episode 26:Crossover episode Qtr PAst 4 Watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTcamZ2TtW4 Qtr PAst 4 For more audio and episodes from Quarter Past 4 Podcast find them at https://www.instagram.com/qtrpast4pod... https://quarterpast4.podbean.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbUV... https://www.instagram.com/robertisswift/ https://www.instagram.com/calvinglyde/ https://www.instagram.com/freddysnohero/ https://www.instagram.com/docsmurfsart/ https://twitter.com/DennisFreeFall https://twitter.com/Robertisswift https://twitter.com/CalvinGlyde https://twitter.com/FreddysNoHero https://twitter.com/DJDocSmurf Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 23: Anniversary Episode This week we celebrate our 1 year anniversary !!! Whoot Whoot, we reflect on one year of podcasting and our experience at The Curvy Con 2019 Our Go to Plus Size Brands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com Intro Song:Tony! Toni ! Tone- Anniversary

Episode 22: Travel Hacks Ft. travelnichekish This week we talk about budgeting for that upcoming trip, traveling alone and not being afraid with the lovely travelista Dykysha Dykysha https://travelnichekish.blogspot.com/ @goldxheartx Travelnichekish Tips Skyscanner.ca Secretflying.com Yyzdeals.com Booking.com Selloffvactions.com tripcentral.co Our Go to Plus Size Brands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe TURN YOUR NOTIFICATIONS ON Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 21: This week, we have a special guest, makeup artist Jamira Berry, where we talk about challenges in freelancing, makeup on film and tips for a “no makeup” makeup look. Skin Care products: -Luna Mini -Peter Thomas Ross Kit -Witch Hazel -Bioderma -Mac Comfort Cream -Jojoba Oil Stay All Day Make-Up -Cinema Secrets Super Sealer Mattifying Setting Spray -Setting Powder After Primer and Before Foundation Gem- Cinema Secrets Brush Cleaner Glam By Jam @_glambyjam jamiraab@hotmail.com Our Go to Plus Size Brands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

"Don't Let Your Sickness Define You", We chat with Brittany Vaillancourt as she talks about health issues she has been battling. Brittany Vaillancourt brittanyvaillancourt@gmail.com Our Go to Plus Size Brands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

This week's episode we have a mid-way check in with our 2019 goals How would you describe 2019 thus far ? Are you staying on track with what you wanted to accomplish this year? Are we staying in track or naw? Why or Why Not ? Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us Thicksmartauthentic.com @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 18: Let's Talk About Money ft Anne Lake This week we talk about budgeting,saving, life insurance and looking cute on a budget. We talk to Anne Lake a financial advisor with Sun Life FInancial and she giving us all the tips. Anne Lake Anne.Lake@sunlife.com 902-488-7018 Our Go to Plus Size Brands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 17: Let's Break the Ice Do you like it glossy or matte? Snapchat or Instagram.This week we are full of ice breakers. Our Go to Plus Size Brands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 16: Choosing The Meaningful Over the Urgent This week's episode we talk about managing our time by choosing what's meaningful over the urgent. Our Go to Plus Size Brands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 15: 100 Pounds Down Today we talk to inspirational fitness couch Melissa Bundy. She encourages us to say yes to Ourselves and to strive for progress not perfection. Instagram: @melissafitandfab Facebook: Melissa’s Motivational Madness Our Go to Plus Size Brands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Todays episode we discuss love and loving yourself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYV4l5QBP34&t=263s Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 13: Wildcard Todays episode we are doing a wildcard, lots of questions to get to know us better Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

This week, we talk with the owners of Bailly’s Fragrance Ariel Gough and Edwina Govindsamy, Where we get into the coversation of entrepreneurship, women in business and not being afraid to pivot. bailly.co @Baillyfragrance baillybrands@gmail.com Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 11:Protecting your Energy This week, we talk with Rashida about energy work, memories and protecting and keeping that same energy throughout life Rashida Symonds @mightyroyalmystic infro@mightyroyal.com Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 10: Our Stories This week, we talk with The Objective News Agency about their documentary “School to Prison Pipeline and the black agenda. Viewing for the School to Prison Pipeline in February Cole Harbour Library - February 19th North Branch Library- February 21st Spring Garden Rd Library-February 25th @theobectivens Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 9: Everybody Ain’t A Hourglass Shape This week, we talk about the highs and lows of being plus size Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to our introduction of Thick Smart & Authentic, were we have thick smart and authentic conversations focusing on women of color wellness and self care. ***Please note there is a brief silence between 17;39, please skip to 18:16 to continue**** This week ,Counselor and Social Worker Rajean Willis joins us for a discussion on mental health Rajean Willis is a social worker and clinical therapist from Halifax, Nova Scotia,she has a private practice where she focuses on having a balance of one-on- one counselling therapeutic intervention, and also providing education via lecturing, presentations, facilitation, training and research. Rajeanwillis.com Instaghram:qu3en_jean Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

2019, We Ready ! Episode 7 we are reflecting on 2018.Join us by answering these reflective questions 1. What is the biggest lesson learned in 2018? 2. What is the biggest lesson I learned about myself? 3. What’s something I didn’t accomplish? 4. What is the biggest thing that I accomplished in 2018? 5. What would have made this a stronger year? 6. How was the overall year? 7. What was good in 2018 ? 8. Was I good in 2018 ? Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us Thicksmartauthentic.com @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 6 we talk about code switching and themes from the film “The Hate You Give” . Please rate and subscribe Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

TSA Episode 5: Thick & Fit Today's episode we talk about our ups and downs with fitness, through our childhood until now in our adulthood. Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic Send us a voice note on the anchor app thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

Todays episode we have a authentic conversation with naualitisita & entrepreneur Kienya Booker. This episode was filled with good vibes and lots of laughter. Kenyia Booker is a Beauty and Natural Hair Enthusiast from North Preston, Nova Scotia she is the founder of Kaekoes Hair and skin products as well K.B Golden Hair Fetish hair company. Also her viral photo known as “who’s the mom”, where she posted a picture of her and her daughters as well her Youtube and natualistia social media presence. @kienyabooker https://kaekoes.com/ https://kbgoldenhairfetish.com/ Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @thick_smart_authentic thicksmartauthentic.com Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we touch on the Netflix film Nappily Ever After and discuss our personal natural hair journeys Hosts @karadraya @thatsgabe Follow US @thick_smart_authentic thicksmartauthentic.com

In this episode we talk about transitions through life and seasons, how much we love fall as well as growing and building. Hosts @karadraya @thatsgabe Follow US @thick_smart_authentic

TSA Episode 1; Recap of Summer 2018 In this episode we recap the events of summer in our city and we also discuss what its like being a plus size woman in heat of summer. Hosts Lakara: @karadraya Gabrielle: @thatsgabe Follow the socials and talk with us @ thick_smart_authentic Have a question ,or suggestion thicksmartauthenticpodcast@gmail.com