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I'm Alex, a writer, dog mom and person who's struggling at this this whole adulting thing. I talk to myself a lot, I figured I'd talk to you instead. Let's talk life, news, entertainment, relationships, and so much more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

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    • Mar 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Do You Care What Other People Think?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 5:00


    In this micro episode, Alex poses the question "Do you care what others think" and examines why you shouldn't. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Becoming "That Girl"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 25:18


    In this episode, Alex discusses the topic of "that girl," asks the question "Who exactly is “that girl?" and shares insight on what it takes to become her. Buy your copy of Alex's book "I Wrote This Book To Pay Your Student Loans": bit.ly/IWTBTPMSL Connect with Alex on Instagram: www.instagram.com/WhatAlexSees or on Twitter: www.twitter.com/WhatAlexWrites Read the blog: www.WhatAlexWrites.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Should We Really Be Normalizing Luxury?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 33:20


    We've seen the Birkin bag debates and the posts encouraging folks to splurge on social media and now it's time to talk about it... In this episode Alex explores the concept of "normalizing luxury" and whether or not we should be striving to attain luxury items at all. Buy your copy of "I Wrote This Book To Pay Your Student Loans" to support the death of Alex's student loans in 2021: bit.ly/IWTBTPMSL Connect with Alex on Instagram: www.instagram.com/WhatAlexSees or on Twitter: www.twitter.com/WhatAlexWrites Read the blog: www.WhatAlexWrites.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    How To Repair Your Own Credit & Improve Your Score

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 30:11


    It's a new year and it's time to get serious about your financial goals. If your bad credit (or no credit) has been holding you back, this podcast is for you! In this episode, Alex shares her own personal credit story and how she went from having bad credit to no credit to being a proud member of the 800+ credit club. She also explains the process of credit repair and how you can do it easily on your own without paying an alleged expert. Tap in for credit tips and share this episode with a friend if it helps you... Buy your copy of "I Wrote This Book To Pay Your Student Loans" to support the death of Alex's student loans in 2021: bit.ly/IWTBTPMSL Connect with Alex on Instagram: www.instagram.com/WhatAlexSees Read the blog: www.WhatAlexWrites.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    It's Not My Business What You Got For Christmas...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 26:45


    Merry Everything and Happy Kwanzaa! In this episode Alex discusses what seems to be the 2020 Christmas gift competition and explores our materialistic actions on social media. Whether you're worshipping the celebrities getting Maybachs and Bentleys or questioning why they're stunting on broke folks, press play because this one's for you. This episode is brought to you by Alex and her home office hustle. You can support the show by purchasing Alex's book "I Wrote This Book To Pay My Student Loans" bit.ly/IWTBTPMSL. Connect with Alex on Instagram: www.instagram.com/WhatAlexSees or on her blog: www.WhatAlexWrites.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    How to Holiday Shop Like You Got Some Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 15:12


    Can you believe it's almost Christmas? Pandemic or not, the people are gonna shop and unfortunately, large crowds are likely to be in the stores. In this episode, Alex shares five tips to help get you through the holiday shopping season. If you listen to these tips and realize that you've been shopping without the good sense God gave you, it's not too late to make a change. This episode is brought to you by Alex and Alex only, you know she ain't got no sponsors yet! But if you subscribe and share the podcast then she's gonna have more information to share here. Links to items mentioned in this episode: Buy the book "I Wrote This Book to Pay My Student Loans on Amazon: bit.ly/IWTBTPMSL Read Alex's blog: www.WhatAlexWrites.com SimpleHuman code Q trash can liners: www.simplehuman.com/products/custom-fit-liners-code-q-white --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Putting the "NO" in November...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 31:22


    In this episode, Alex shares a brief 2020 update and explains why she's planning to say "no" a lot more this month and encourages you to consider saying no to the things that no longer serve you as well. Whether it be a person, activity, or social media app that's causing you strife, use this month as an opportunity to see what it feels like to just say no. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Brandy Verzuz Monica: Say What Now?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 50:27


    In her longest podcast episode to date, Alex discusses the upcoming "Verzuz" battle between the legendary R&B singers Brandy and Monica and hosts a lil pre-battle situation. Who are you rooting for or are you #TeamBoth because they're both legends in their own right? If you're like Alex and you can't wait until these two go live at Tyler Perry Studios, tap in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    I'm Muhfugggin Tied (Fighting Fatigue)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 24:17


    Don't let the title fool you, there's no profanity in this episode because Alex doesn't curse on the internet. In this episode, Alex gives a brief overview of the things she's tired of and shares some tips that may help folks who are battling fatigue. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

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    Showing Up As Your Best Self (featuring Main St. Looks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 22:26


    In this episode Alex interviews Dominique Wilson-Barclay, the founder of Main St. Look Book. The pair discuss everything from capsule wardrobes to capturing the life you desire with consistent effort. Dominique is full of gems so tap in! Follow @MainStLooks on Instagram to learn more about Dominique and visit MainStLooks.com to find out how you can start your capsule wardrobe... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Comparison Is the Thief of Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 26:10


    Do you often find yourself comparing yourself and your situation to others? If so, stop it right now! In this episode, Alex discusses how annoying it is when folks compare celebrities to one another and why it's important for us to stop letting comparisons deprive us of joy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    How to Break Up With a Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 33:24


    Let's talk about Issa and Molly's changing friendship dynamic in HBO's hit series, "Insecure" and much more. In this episode, Alex explores reasons why some friendships break up and shares some personal experiences. Chime in on the topic on Instagram @WhatAlexSees or Twitter @WhatAlexWrites --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Curing Quarantine Boredom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 30:30


    This quarantine got folks hella bored so I thought I'd share about 20 non-social media things for us to do during this crazy time. Forget TikTok, let's make them books rock... Stay safe y'all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Do You Want the Love You See in Movies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 30:44


    In this episode, Alex explores a few classic Black romance films and questions whether or not they're good depictions of love at all. She also gives a brief review of Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield's latest film, "The Photograph" and shares whether or not it should be listed with the greats. What is love anyway and should we be seeking the love we see in the movies? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Let's Talk Work Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 28:54


    I got the opportunity to interview Tiffanie Tribble, the CEO of When and Wear Today and we talked workwear, fashion trends and more. Visit W&W on Beyonce's internet: www.WhenAndWearToday.com Follow the brand on social media @WhenAndWearToday --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    We Need Some Social Media Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 27:04


    After the shenanigans that transpired after the Kobe Bryant tragedy, it's clear that some social media rules need to be in place. Let's discuss... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    I'm Cool on Women's Empowerment Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 25:45


    In this episode, Alex asks a very important question: While Black women are at brunches and conferences empowering themselves, what are the men doing? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    New Year, New Eats!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 19:54


    Happy New Year('s Eve)! Before we turn up tonight, lets talk about our diets. Will you be changing the way you eat in 2020? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Take Them Christmas Gifts Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 18:34


    Are you one of those people overspending on gifts this holiday season? If so, take them dang gifts back! If Jesus is the reason for the season how come so many people don't know the history of Christmas? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Are You a Catfish?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 28:40


    In this episode Alex touches on the Brother Nature viral altercation and tackles the topic of social media catfishing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Do It Scared

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 29:00


    In this episode we aka Alex talks about how we're often afraid to do what will benefit us most. Why is that y'all? What are you afraid of? Let's put it on your to do list! Let's use the month of December to do one scary thing each week... Are you down? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Say YES to Proper Etiquette and NO to Mediocrity.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 29:56


    Are you late all the time? Do you talk with your mouth full? In this episodic rant, Alex discusses these and a list of other poor etiquette habits and a few reasons why we should be saying "no" to mediocrity and choosing to strive for excellence instead. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

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    What's Your Type?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 32:28


    In this episode Alex talks about the Popeye's chicken sandwich shenanigans, explores the question "What do you look for in a mate?" and discusses the qualities that make some dating partners trash. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Productivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 20:27


    In this episode of "WhatAlexSays" I discuss PRODUCTIVITY. What is it? What does it look like and why should we all be striving to be productive? Just press play and let me know what you think! Let's play a game, how many times do I say "um" in this episode? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

    Botham Jean Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 23:24


    People all over the country are angry about the sentencing of Amber Guyger for the murder of Botham Jean. Was Botham Jean's brother too forgiving or is he an inspiration to us all? Was hugging her really necessary though? Let's talk about it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatalexsays/support

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