Universal Teas

In this episode, Toya challenges us to "just MOVE". Move onward and upward in your purpose. She tells us to let go of the idea that we are "stuck" in certain places or situations and instead owning that we are just stangant and need to find the will, courage, and reason to MOVE on into the greatness that has yet to come. 

In this episode Toya pushes us to find the courage to have hard conversations. She emphasizes the importance of freeing yourself of the burden of holding in things that are heavy on your mind and heart. Expressing yourself verbally is what she calls a subtle form of self care and should be regarded with much importance. She also uses a quote from her friend Cavi Washington "words unsaid, are left screaming in your head." So with that, just say it!

In this episode Toya encourages us to have the courage to feel our way through every emotion. She mentions how we sometimes try to trick ourselves in to suppressing any emotion other than joy, pleasure, and happiness. (This is self toxic behavior by the way.) She mentions that the only way to grow and get through those tough and unfavorable emotions is to actually feel them fully. This will allow us to be better equipped to handle them when they are presented again. 

In this episode, Toya challenges listeners to go after their purpose and do the things that are difficult. She mentions that nothing or no one considered to be "great" has always had an easy path. She reminds us that the best rewards comes from the hardest work we put. 

In this episode Toya reminds us to "Just Breathe"! We can get so caught up in how fast paced life gets that we forget to take a step back to breathe. Things get so busy, situations change, and life takes unexpected turns. But Toya reminds us to always remember what we need for ourselves and to take a moment when we feel ourselves getting overwhelmed. 

In this episode Toya talks about how imperative it is to take time to be alone. Miss the party, skip the game night, and just stay in and be your own best company. The world is so busy and we are constantly,  subconsciously influenced by everything and all of the energies around us. It's necessary to always find time to return to yourself and rest to come back stronger than ever!

Yes, you read the title correctly. In this episode Toya tells you exactly what you need to know about Self Accountability. We often times take the bad things that happen in our lives and place the blame on everything and everyone else. She reminds us that we should take the advice of the late, great Michael Jackson, and  to start with "The Man in the Mirror". Owing and recognizing that a lot of what happens to us is simply a result of the very things that we allow. 

In this episode Toya asks the questions many of us "adults" secretly ask ourselves all the time. "Am I Doing This Right?" She pushes us through a talk about not stressing yourself wondering if you're always doing things right, but in steady doing whatever feels right for you at the moment. Its all about embracing the unknown, and all the imperfections of life. No worries friends, you're always doing it right if you ask me!

In this episode Toya presents information on what it means to really be YOU. She does this by walking you through her own journey of self discovery. She mentions how sometimes the person that you really are at your core is nothing like the person you planned or hope that you'd be. She says that in her solitude, she learned things about herself that were unfamiliar and how she works through excepting those. She also explains that as she committed to the process of getting to know herself, she also began to see other people for who they really are as well,  without even trying. 

This episode is 2 of 2 where Toya speaks on the importance of every person having a "Me Season". She discusses the freedom, peace, and productivity that comes along with taking a moment, (or some pretty significant time) to yourself.  Even if it is just one deep breath in the midst of chaos, take that moment FOR YOU and proceed to push through friend! 

This episode is 1 of 2 where Toya speaks on the importance of every person having a "Me Season". She discusses the freedom, peace, and productivity that comes along with taking a moment, (or some pretty significant time) to yourself.  Even if it is just one deep breath in the midst of chaos, take that moment FOR YOU and proceed to push through friend! 

In this finale episode of Season 1, Toya encourages her listeners to use all the tools and tips given in this season to practice stepping into the world with the courage to work on themselves.  

In this episode, Toya leads with the question, "What Do You Want?" What do you want out of work, love, mental health, and life all together?  In this deep and thought provoking episode,  she pushes her audience to really challenges you to think about all the things that you need to consider in order to have the best quality of life possible...for YOU.  All while sternly reminding you that at the end of the day it comes down to what YOU want and are willing to work for to get it. 

In this episode, Toya and friends navigate through discussion about purpose and the importance of finding out what you are truly here for. It includes impactful discussion about how to figure out what your life's purpose is, and how to prepare yourself mentally and tangibly to live out your purpose fully and boldly. 

In this episode, Toya leads her Facebook friends in a discussion about happiness. Yep, its that simple...well, kind of. She raises the question of if happiness is something that we actually attain in the physical or, is it something that we are always on the pursuit of? She also presents that idea that in order to truly seek happiness, you have to find it where you are in your present moment. She challenges her listeners to not attach happiness to something in the future. She also mentions that you shouldn't dwell on losing your happiness from something you lost in the past. She challenges YOU to truly believe in, and manifest your happiness from right where you are!

In this episode Toya dives in to a important conversation about learning who you are. She beings with reflecting on a quote by the Queen herself , Ms. Lauryn Hill that states,  "Until you conquer the ENEMY within yourself, you can't deal with ANYONE!" This leads into a thoughtful talk about self discovery and understanding the UGLY things from your past that make you, you.  She also pushes us to be self aware and take ownership of CHANGING our own fucked up behaviors in order to become better people. You checked yourself yet, or nah? 

In this episode Toya talks FRIENDSHIP! What are "friends"? How do we find them? How Do we keep them? When to let them hoes GOO! What's' the difference between a friend and an associate? Can ya'll be friends if yall having SEX? (Chileeeee) This convo got JUCIY with answering and discussing ALL of these questions and then some! 

In this episode Toya encourages her listeners to get uncomfortable! Yes fam, you read that correctly!!! She encourages you to push past your discomfort to follow your dreams and live out your visions. She spends time talking about how when life, relationships, and jeans (yep) start to get uncomfortable that its a signal for you to GROW and change for the better. In this episode, she also highlights small business "Jaz-Z Designs" founded by Ms. Jasmine Bounds she offers party planning and designs a well as touring and educational support. Check her out at www.jaz-zdesigns.com

HELP MEEEE!! In this Episode Toya come to her friends on Facebook Live for advice on what to do to get her out of a rut of feeling unmotivated and uninspired. Friends give HER some tips on when to do to get her mojo back. She also shares some personal things that have been making her not feel like her best self. 

In this episode Toya gives a reflection of the year 2020 and everything that you could have LEARNED from it. She gives some experiences that have helped her grow and talks about the strength that it took to personally get her through the year. She also makes this discussion about the word VISION! She pushes her listeners to cultivate, acknowledge, and work towards their on God given visions FEARLESSLY! She offers tools and tips to help you gain the courage to do all of this. 

In this episode, Toya and friends get in to an intense discussion about the importance of knowing who you are and finding yourself. She explains that it is important to know who you are so that you do go around projecting all of your bullshit on to other people!  She shares some of her personal experiences with this very thing,  and offers some solutions to getting to your own journey of self discovery.  In this episode she also "plugs in two small business" Ms. Jasmin Taylor: a singer, choreographer, and young Chicago Native creator and her newest musical project "Water" www.jasmintaylor.org  as well asMeagan Rivera of "Mama Rivera's Sofritos"(on Facebook)  and her Puerto Rican  seasoning line 

In this episode, Toya talks about that feeling when you feel like everyone around you is accomplishing their goals before you. Those times when you find yourself hating a lil bit (yep, you too!) It happens to the best of us. So what do you do when those feels of jealously and laziness kick in? And thennnnn, her and her Facebook friends tap in to the every popular conversation about ENTANGLEMENTS. Chileeeee, it's definitely a treat. 

In this Episode, Toya focuses on how to build Self- Discipline. She also discusses road blocks and the struggles that come with holding yourself accountable. "Let's talk about SEX babyyyy!" Yes, you read that right. Her and her Facebook crew also getting into a....steamy discussion about sex in media and on today's TV shows. 

Its time to get off your ASS friends!! In Episode 3 Toya now talks about taking the big leap of faith and guides you through putting your planning and visualizing mentioned in episodes 1 and 2 into action. Of course you should move at your own pace but the time is NOW! You've seen a clear picture of your best self, and now it is time to build your own success story...BRICK by BRICK! Lets talk! 

In episode 2 Toya builds on the ideas of "how to become your best self". Her and her co-hosts on Facebook Live speak to this through the lens of visualization. They discuss the importances of seeing your best self.  Together they talk about the next steps to bringing that vision of your best self into fruition.  Toya lays out tools that you can use create your vision of success. She asks you think about "What do you look like?" "Who is around you?" "How do you think?"  All these things and more she ensures will elevate you to who you were called to be! Enjoy. 

In this inaugural episode of Universal Teas Toya and her Facebook Live friends lean into a talk about mental health. She leads with opening up about her own anxiety and empathizes with how crippling it can be. Even more directly, she mentions how you can start to lay the foundation of pushing past and working through these issues to pursue your fullest potential. The conversation speaks to how to find your village and support groups to HELP you get to where you want to be.