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#781: Join us as we sit down with Lestranudra Alfred – host of The Balanced Black Girl Podcast. For nearly a decade, Les has shared her evolving wellness journey online, inspiring others to build nourishing habits for their best lives. In this episode, Les gets real with embracing change, investing in personal appearance, & staying disciplined to elevate your life.   To connect with Lestranudra Alfred click HERE   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM   To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697)   This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential   Head to the HIM & HER Show ShopMy page HERE to find all of Michael and Lauryn's favorite products mentioned on their latest episodes.   Give the gift of an upgraded routine this Holiday Season! Shop our biggest sale of the year at ShopSkinnyConfidential.com.   This episode is sponsored by Squarespace   Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/SKINNY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.   This episode is sponsored by Just Thrive   For a limited time, save 20% sitewide at justhrivehealth.com with promo code SKINNY.   This episode is sponsored by JSHealth Vitamins   JSHealth Vitamins has generously increased our code to 25% through the end of the year. Visit jshealthvitamins.com/skinny and use code SKINNY to receive 25% off your order or first subscription order.   This episode is sponsored by Nurx   Go to nurx.com/SKINNY to get started.    This episode is sponsored by Taylor Farms   Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kits are available at all major grocery stores.   This episode is sponsored by Cotton - The Fabric of Our Lives   Cotton is The Fabric of Now. Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.com.   Produced by Dear Media

Episode 55: This week on Wellness Her Way, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the lovely Les Alfred. You might know her as @balancedles, host of the Balanced Black Girl Podcast)! We dove deep into investing in ourselves—from physical movement that boosts our confidence to mental practices like somatic therapy and journaling. Les shared her journey of manifesting her dream life, becoming a full-time podcaster, and how she learned to trust the timing of her life. We also got into the importance of setting boundaries (hello, main character energy!), finding hobbies that bring us joy, and some of her favorite beauty tips. If you're ready to set intentions, manifest your dreams, and put action behind them, this episode is for you! Tune in now and let's grow together. CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Wellness Her Way on Instagram for podcast updates: HERE Connect with me on TikTok: HEREConnect with me on Instagram: HEREProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Besties, your health is your wealth and we're not just talking body goals! This week we're joined by Host of The Balanced Black Girl Podcast, Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, Les Alfred as she shares how to set yourself up with a sustainable routine, how her mind frame about health and wellness shifted from her 20's to her 30's, why it's important to give yourself grace and her advice on your burning wellness questions! Follow Kamie @kamiecrawford on TikTok and Relationshit @relationshit on IG for more, besties. Watch on YouTube at youtube.com/@relationshitpod and of course, Follow the show on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm currently on a fall break. While I'm taking some time off, I'm resharing one of my favorite podcast interviews from last year! Les and I both worked in the aerospace/commercial aviation industry together in Seattle. It's been incredible to see her journey and growth!Meet Les, the founder and host of the Balanced Black Girl Podcast on the Creative Edition today. The Balance Black Girl is one of the top Health & Wellness Podcasts in Apple Podcasts with over 5 million downloads to date. From creating her blog The Balanced Berry in 2014 to launching the Balanced Black Girl Podcast in 2018, Les shares with us her creative journey. She also shares her journey to find balance in her wellness routine. Les shares which platforms she started with and what she struggled with in the early days.Les also discusses how she started to build her team as well as what helped her grow the Balanced Black Girl community.Follow Les on Instagram: @balancedles and @balancedblackgirlpodcastListen to the Balanced Black Girl wherever you get your podcast.Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcastFollow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.

This week's episode features the incredible Les Alfred! Les Alfred is an award-winning podcast host, speaker, and content creator. For nearly a decade Les has created inspiring, approachable wellness content leveraging her expertise as a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and certified yoga instructor.  As the host of Balanced Black Girl, a chart-topping weekly podcast, Les facilitates thoughtful interviews and insightful solo episodes exploring the various aspects of life that contribute to wellness. Balanced Black Girl covers everything from wellness, to productivity, to personal finance, to self-care. Her mission is to help others create nourishing habits that help them create necessary space to live their best lives.  Check out her show on Spotify and Apple podcasts and her website https://www.balancedblackgirl.com to follow her balance journey. For more information visit www.bemoretoday.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support

Les Alfred started the Balanced Black Girl Podcast in 2018 and has achieved some INCREDIBLE feats!In this episode with Les we talked about... How Les built her podcast, Balanced Black Girl, that has over 10 million downloads The important lesson Les learned in building a platform that supports other creators (sometimes before herself) How she secured Dear Media as her Production Company The difference between online & in-person Podcast recording The exciting ventures that are next for LesLes Alfred is an award-winning podcast host, speaker, and content creator. For nearly a decade Les has created inspiring, approachable wellness content leveraging her expertise as a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and certified yoga instructor. As the host of Balanced Black Girl, a chart-topping weekly podcast, Les facilitates thoughtful interviews and insightful solo episodes exploring the various aspects of life that contribute to wellness. Balanced Black Girl covers everything from wellness, to productivity, to personal finance, to self-care. Her mission is to help others create nourishing habits that help them create necessary space to live their best lives. Les Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedles Les TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@balancedles Balanced Black Girl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcast Website: https://www.balancedblackgirl.com Balanced Black Girl on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/balanced-black-girl/id1438982040 Balanced Black Girl on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46muBfvOgp2U44ycqZJPPN?si=ebebd88eae914d28 Start getting media features today: https://www.visibilityonpurpose.com/thecourseWant PR Consulting? The same consulting that has gotten our clients on Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Forbes & more?Email us at info@visibilityonpurpose.comConnect with us on and off the pod!website: ⁠www.visibilityonpurpose.com⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ5fg7TfRXlFh9imJ02M2qwInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/visibilityonpurpose/⁠Facebook Community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/toptiermedia⁠

Welcome to the first ever episode of Shades Unfiltered! This week, I am honored to sit down with the incredible Les Alfred, founder of the Balanced Black Girl Podcast and community. Les takes us on a journey through her life, from the challenges of being an entrepreneur to her deep connection with wellness and spirituality. Get ready for a heart-to-heart conversation, Les shares her motivation for embracing a balanced life and the evolution of her podcast from its inception in 2018.

Hey Angels today's episode is truly a great listen. I had the privilege of interviewing my girl Les, who is the host of Balanced Black Girl podcast. Les is the founder and host of Balanced Black Girl, an online wellness community and podcast focused on mind-body health, habits, spacious productivity, financial wellness, and self-care. Her mission is to help others create nourishing habits that help them create necessary space to live their best lives. Since launching in 2018, Balanced Black Girl has garnered over 7 million downloads, has over 1,000 5-star reviews, and has been featured by Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This series was inspired by my experience at podcast movement in March, and I wanted to take the time to interview people and figure out their story and allow them to tell it with thought provoking questions!In this episode, we discuss:Les's career and journey, and how she started the Balanced Black Girl podcast, as well as her prior experiences and her corporate job!Money trauma" and how that affects our quality of life and experiencesHer “little "yes's” and how that has impacted her journey and success.How reform in the social media space is needed. And so much more! This episode is packed with transparency and valuable information that I know will really bless each, and everyone of you!If you would like to check out Les and her platforms, click the link below!Social Media ChannelsLes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedlesBalanced Black Girl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcastTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/balancedblkgrlWebsite: https://www.balancedblackgirl.comBalanced Black Girl on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/balanced-black-girl/id1438982040Balanced Black Girl on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46muBfvOgp2U44ycqZJPPN?si=ebebd88eae914d28Click this link to access my other platforms and you can book a 1:1 consult with me! All My Platforms! If you have enjoyed this episode, please be sure to rate and review this podcast! Thank you for your time, thank you for listening and thank you for your support! And remember to always stay Kind! xo A

Les takes a moment in her busy schedule of hosting the Balanced Black Girl Podcast to come on this week and talk about the importance of prioritizing our mindfulness and well-being. From being fully conscious of what we put into our bodies and how we take note of what affects our energy, use Les's insights and experiences on practices that lead to a fuller life. Like our content? Subscribe, rate & review! Want to be featured on the pod? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGSAuXcPkCkdx3qoWiG1trcQYzksClzVes4u7YXcR2td9ALg/viewform Want to send a voice message? https://www.speakpipe.com/DamselsintheDMs Want to pitch a guest or topic? https://www.damselsinthedms.com/contact.html

Today, I'm so excited to have Les, the founder and host of the Balanced Black Girl Podcast on the Creative Edition today. The Balance Black Girl is one of the top Health & Wellness Podcasts in Apple Podcasts with over 5 million downloads to date.  From creating her blog The Balanced Berry in 2014 to launching the Balanced Black Girl Podcast in 2018, Les shares with us her creative journey. She also shares her journey to find balance in her wellness routine. Les shares which platforms she started with and what she struggled with in the early days. Les also discusses how she started to build her team as well as what helped her grow the Balanced Black Girl community. Follow Les on Instagram: @balancedles and @balancedblackgirlpodcastListen to the Balanced Black Girl wherever you get your podcast.Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.

Les is back on the podcast this week and my heart is so happy. It's always a good time when we have the balanced Black girl of all balanced Black girls on the podcast.   Les recently paid down $100K in debt (!!!) and is spilling the tea on her tips on paying down debt, understanding your finances and where your money is going, and how to set the ~vibe when you're going through your finances each week. In this episode we are also diving into: Paying down debt, financial literacy, and staying in your bag Diving into what self-compassion looks like for us Gut feelings, following our intuition, and getting curious with ourselves She's a silk press girlie now, is heat damage the worst thing that could happen? And once again, another friend and I are getting into how yoga has transformed our wellness journeys. To know Les is to know love her. Here's how you can stay connected with her: instagram: @balancedblackgirl / @balancedles listen to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast on Apple + Spotify (congrats on 6M downloads!!!) Let's stay in touch babes: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com text DAILYRAE to 22999 instagram/tiktok/pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam subscribe to my newsletter  

We talked about so much! Les is amazing but we really put our focus in this episode on our own experiences as black women in the wellness space, learning about discomfort ( the good and bad) and talking about what does safety in spirituality look like for us? For you? MEET LES Founder and Host, Balanced Black Girl "At the age of 20, I began my personal wellness journey in hopes of finding inspiration and energy while working my first corporate job (let's just say it wasn't a good fit). In a desperate attempt to stop falling asleep at my desk, I tried to introduce some radical concepts (for me at the time): getting up to walk a little more, actually drinking water, and learning to cook my own food. Before I knew it, I started having more energy, was building strength, had more mental clarity, and was becoming more confident than I had been before. Thus, my love of wellness was born and I wanted to share it. I started my career in fitness as a personal trainer and fitness instructor in 2012, and launched my first blog The Balanced Berry in 2014 to share my love of fitness and nutrition with others. As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, I spent over five years helping women reach their wellness goals in a balanced, sustainable way. After taking some time off from fitness in 2018, I pivoted to create Balanced Black Girl to introduce my community to Black and brown women experts in health and wellness and create a comfortable place for accessible wellness conversations and connections. Now as a 200-hr YT, I lead wellness conversations and create mindfulness-focused content to help us all find our balance." Work with me here: Thelovelyalea.com Get my free MAGIC MENTOR guide at thelovelyalea.com/magicmentorguide Get my Energy meditations here: thelovelyalea.com/shop Become a Patreon Member to get behind-the-scenes, extra content, and workshops. Become a $10 member for our monthly readings and a $25 member to be a part of our mystery school community! patreon.com/thelovelyalea Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/thelovelyalea ( Remember I will never DM you for readings - watch out for Scammers ! ) Buy my Manifest Courses at manifestthem.com and my workshops at Spiritualshitschool.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelovelyalea/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelovelyalea/support

In today's episode you will get to hear from the amazing and gracious, Les; The founder and host of The Balanced Black Girl. I really enjoyed this conversation I think we covered some amazing topics like: How consuming too mush self-help content can make you feel like a science project The dangers of looking at content creators as gurus The true meaning behind living a balanced life and so much more Les's Socials: Le's IG: https://www.instagram.com/balancedles/ Balanced Black Girl Podcast: https://balancedblackgirl.norby.live/host Balanced Black Girl Website: https://www.balancedblackgirl.com/ Stay in touch! Above The Mean IG: https://instagram.com/above.the.mean?utm_medium=copy_link Veronica's IG: https://www.instagram.com/veronica_thompson/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veronica-thompson9/support

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Zencastr use discount code BROWNVEGAN to save 30% on your first 3 months https://brnvgn.me/zencaster Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor! Les is the founder and host of Balanced Black Girl, an online wellness community and podcast focused on health, wellness, and self-care from the perspectives of Black women. She started her first blog The Balanced Berry in 2014 to share her love of fitness and nutrition with others. After years of feeling dissatisfied with the lack of diversity in wellness content shared on large platforms, she pivoted to create Balanced Black Girl in 2018. Balanced Black Girl provides content and experiences empowering millennial Black women to live their healthiest lives.  While this conversation is mostly focused on the business side of Balanced Black Girl, we of course also cover some great wellness topics and strategies that might inspire YOU to create more sacred spaces in your own life. And what I really love about this conversation is that even if you aren't a content creator, podcast host, or online personality, the lessons that Les speaks on are universal. As Les shares in this conversation, “Wellness is a constant dance.” Check out the full blog post for this episode here

Mood: practical, educational, career-centric Life after girlbossing is wild. Some of us quit the corporate world, some left the country, others started podcasts (or all of the above). But... how do you start your own podcast and start sharing your voice with the world? Join Lestraundra (Les) Alfred — also known as THE Balanced Black Girl — on the latest episode of TIF as she shares tips on how she created her popular podcast, community, and business in a post-girlboss world (including her experience with burnout and protecting her mental health!). And when you're done with this episode, go listen to The Balanced Black Girl Podcast (including one of Dominique's favorite episodes on Human Design).

This episode we're chatting about why Black people love superstition featuring Les Alfred from the Balanced Black Girl Podcast https://www.balancedblackgirl.com/podcast/

Greetings Glocal Citizens! My guest this week is Zhalisa "Zee" Clarke founder of Reclaiming Flow (https://www.zeeclarke.com/companies), where she leverages her toolkit of meditation, breathwork, yoga, and much more, to teach others how mindfulness can improve their well being at work despite any challenges that race, gender, or sexuality might present. Prior to transitioning to a life more grounded, Zee, a Washington, D.C. native, by way of Filipino and Jamaican via Panama parentage, spent over 20 years leading teams at Fortune 500 companies and tech startups in Silicon Valley. After experiencing a number of challenges in the workplace from microaggressions from colleagues, to disparate treatment around salary and promotions, she pursued extensive mindfulness training in India to help her manage these challenges. She is a Harvard Business School graduate who applies holistic healing practices to corporate environments. You can follow her on her socials for weekly breathwork practices and tools. You'll also get to experience a sample breathing exercise (https://www.tiktok.com/@zeeclarkebreathes/video/7093928338775051563?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7055737536377669125) as you listen in now. Breathing is believing! Where to find Zee? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhalisa-zee-clarke-5381352/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/zeeclarkebreathes/?hl=en) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/zhalisa) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkMBU31aHD3DgDv92_E97bA) On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@zeeclarkebreathes) Pre-order Black People Breathe (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/702697/black-people-breathe-by-zee-clarke/)! What's Zee listening to? Balanced Black Girl Podcast (https://www.balancedblackgirl.com) What's Zee reading? About Octavia Raheem (https://octaviaraheem.com) Pleasure Activism (https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07CBCZSCY&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_9HNWBF53M7WKMSWSEDHX&tag=glocalcitiz09-20) by Adrienne Maree Brown Other topics of interest: DC Youth Orchestra (https://www.dcyop.org) On Ayurvedic Medicine (https://www.ayurveda.com/ayurveda-a-brief-introduction-and-guide/) Swan Yoga Retreat (https://swan-yoga-goa.com) - Goa Trap Yoga (https://trapyogabae.com) BICOP (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=BIPOC) The Principles of Pleasure (https://www.netflix.com/sn/title/81137265) Episode 118 (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/118) with Nydia Swaby

What if being a balanced human looked a lot more like loving yourself through our fuck ups instead of appearing perfect (22:06)? This week Good Moms are joined by Les, the host of Balanced Black Girl Podcast. The ladies talk about pushing against the labels that might've once served us (28:49), finding community (45:16), astrology, expanding the term wellness (41:35), and redefining the word balance. If you want access to unfiltered & exclusive content join us on Patreon www.patreon.com/goodmomsbadchoices Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices@TheGoodVibeRetreat@WatchErica@Milah_MappConnect with our Guest:@balancedles -Les Personal IG@balancedblackgirlpodcast -Podcast IGBalanced Black Girl Podcast WebsiteBalanced Black Girl Podcast on Apple Podcasts———————-SWISS Navy : 1 in 3 women struggle with low libido. If you want to get your groove back and prioritize your pleasure, try out Swiss Navy WOW. Just go to wowforher.com/gmbc to learn more and get your own WOW today.Better Help:BetterHelp will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. Connect in a safe and private online environment – it's so convenient. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at www.BetterHelp.com/choicesThe Good Vibe Retreat: Join us in Costa Rica on July 31 or August 10, 2022! Can't wait to voyage to the Caribbean Jungles with you! Keep in mind this is a first come first serve opportunity and spots will fill up quickly.Visit https://www.goodmomsbadchoices.com/retreat and submit your deposit ASAP to guarantee your attendance

cw: violence against women, graphic violence, sexual violence, tortureWhen people hear “witch hunts” and “witch trials”, what often comes to mind are the Salem Witch Trials that occurred in Massachusetts in the 17th century. What people don't know is that what we know as “witch hunts” have occurred in many other parts of the world, and in some countries, are still happening today. In our second collaborative episode, Bex Carlos*, host of the podcast Tu Tía Bruja, joins the hosts of Unpacking The Eerie as we explore lesser known stories about witches & witch hunts. Learn about the impact of colonialism in Mexico and it's creation of brujería due to the Spanish Inquisition, the colonial persecution of yuta  in the Ryukyu Kingdom (now known as Okinawa), as well as the horrors that women in rural parts of India are still experiencing as a result of witch hunts driven by greed and patriarchal violence. Join us as we explore how the insidious nature of capitalism, colonialism and patriarchy all play a key role in these three stories and the power of ancient spiritual traditions and community in resisting colonial and patriarchal oppression.*Bex Carlos, Audio witch has worked in the digital media field for over 10 years now. She's worked at 105.7 The Point, 106.5 The Arch and has also helped edit many different podcasts (Balanced Black Girl Podcast, Dear Franny, Little Women, That's What She Did, Sex With Emily). Bex has a strong interest in metaphysics as well as social justice and out of these interests, she created Tu Tía Bruja. Tu Tía Bruja is a podcast that focuses on conversations about witchcraft, ghosts, the occult, true crime, and the abnormal. Since launching in June 2020, the show has charted within the Top 200 Spirituality Podcasts in Canada, Finland, Germany, the U.K., Costa Rica, Chile, Spain, Mexico, Australia, Belgium, South Africa, and the U.S. Building community with witches and brujis is very important to Bex, and is what led her to reach out to Shaena and Akshi to make this collaborative, witchy episode. To learn more about Bex and her work, check out her website at www.bexbecasting.com. You can find Tu Tía Bruja anywhere you listen to podcasts and give her podcast a follow on Instagram and Twitter @tutiabruja. Sources (find references to other episodes here)You can find us on social media here.If you're someone who'd buy Unpacking the Eerie merch, we need your help! Please take a sec to provide your input here. If we select your design, we'll send you complimentary merch with that design on it! Outro last updated 01/2022Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/unpackingtheeerie)

In this FINAL episode of 2021, hosts Rye & Jess kick things off with a fun intro, sharing their BEST + WORST habits lately & one big goal they'd like to focus on in 2022. Then stick around for an important chat between Jess & Les Alfred on self-care non-negotiables for hormone balance and optimal health. Les is the host of the Balanced Black Girl Podcast, yoga & meditation teacher and community builder. Want to hear her whole story? You can go back to our first interview with Les where she shares her story in March of 2020! In this episode, Les shares: -How she rebalanced her hormones (working with our family biz, Your Hormone Balance) -AM & PM rituals she loves -Stress management tips & how to avoid overwhelm -Thoughts on caffeine (particularly coffee) -Insights into best exercise for balance (yoga vs. high intensity) && more! CONNECT WITH LES Website: https://www.balancedblackgirl.com @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcast Les' podcast episode on setting boundaries to protect your energy here CONNECT WITH US Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess Work with us @yourhormonebalance

When it comes to friendship, things aren't always sweet. We're bringing this series to a close by discussing common friendship 'pain points,' from jealousy to having unrealistic expectations for a friend. We aren't excluded from these pains, no matter how close we get to somebody. It's only right that we unpack the good AND the challenging parts of friendship! We'll discuss these pain points, share our personal experiences with them and provide you with a tool kit should you experience anything similar with your friends.Last week, we talked with our homegirl Les of Balanced Black Girl Podcast to hear about her journey of finding new friends in adulthood: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/6bd5c951-c6dd-4305-a9d7-007ed6a77825/stream.mp3Shop our Statements Collection!Shop the BGB x Heritage Apothecary CollabUse code 'THEBLACKGIRLBRA' for 15% off of your order.Join our Facebook group to engage with like-minded women. Share your thoughts, ideas and business ventures in a safe space. Feel free to reach out to us there!!Visit us:WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagram @frombeetoyou and @heygermaniYouTubeBrand partners:Apostrophe | Visit Apostrophe.com/BGB and click Begin Visit, then use our code BGB at sign up and you'll get $15 off your dermatology visit!Hello Fresh | Go to HelloFresh.com/bravado14 and use code 'bravado14' for up to 14 free meals, including free shipping!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-black-girl-bravado1502/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Making friends seems to get harder as we grow older. It could be because we become more mature... or maybe we get more specific with what we want out of our friendships. In this episode, we talk with our homegirl Les of Balanced Black Girl Podcast to hear about her journey of finding new friends in a new city and how she approaches going out of her comfort zone to begin new friendships. She drops gems, we laugh and we figure this friendship thing out together! If you want to hear more, head over to Les's side of the internet where we guest on her podcast. It's available on all streaming platforms!Last week, we went over the six functions of friendship and compared them to our friendship. If you haven't listened yet, go ahead: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/d27a06db-62e7-4144-9f82-1b39e80d579d/stream.mp3Shop our Statements Collection!Shop the BGB x Heritage Apothecary CollabUse code 'THEBLACKGIRLBRA' for 15% off of your order.Join our Facebook group to engage with like-minded women. Share your thoughts, ideas and business ventures in a safe space. Feel free to reach out to us there!!Visit us:WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagram @frombeetoyou and @heygermaniYouTubeBrand partner:Apostrophe | Visit Apostrophe.com/BGB and click Begin Visit, then use our code BGB at sign up and you'll get $15 off your dermatology visit!Feals | Become a member at Feals.com/BRAVADO and you'll get 40% off your first three months with free shipping!Audible | Amazon Prime members can save 53% on 4 months of Audible. Take advantage of this offer at audible.com/blackgirlbravado!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-black-girl-bravado1502/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week our Weed and Wellness Series continues with special guest Les Alfred. She is the founder of The Balanced Black Girl Podcast, a program specializing in health and wellness through the lens of black female experts. Les shares the valuable lessons she has learned after over a decade in the health and wellness industry. Blunt Blowin' Mama and Les discuss how to incorporate wellness into your life in a sustainable way, and what healthy habits look like. The pair also chat about the lack of diversity in main stream wellness, and the evolution of what self-care and wellness looks like via the black perspective. Tune in, to learn how to live your best balanced life.

What does flow mean to you? What does it look like to trust yourself? To trust life? How does allowing yourself to surrender and not always be in control feel? In this episode, I'm joined by Les, the amazing podcast host and leader of the wellness community of Balanced Black Girl, for an honest conversation about the journey we've had in understanding flow. I say journey because we both recognize, that its not over. One of the points that we both reiterated through this episode, is the value of creating intentional space to know, understand and connect with yourself. I'm so sure that you will take some good gems away from this ya'll. Understanding what works for you and fits your life and needs, is what this dialogue is all about! You can check out Les' on ig @balancedles, her amazing podcast, Balanced Black Girl Podcast wherever podcast are streamed, or follow her platform on instagram/twitter @balancedblackgirlpodcast. For more wellness content, follow @the_be_life on instagram and twitter or subscribe on my website www.livethebelife.com

In this episode of Balanced Black Girl Podcast, I’m guiding you through a year-end reflection exercise to acknowledge our greatest lessons of 2020, and begin calling in where we want to go in 2021. As we get ready for next year and reflect on this year, I want you to think about where you were this time last year and I want you to think about where you are right now. We have had a trying, difficult, and traumatizing year. We have all grown in ways that we may not even understand. In order to uncover how much we have grown, we need to understand where we have been. So when you’re thinking about who you are in this moment and who you were 365 days ago, your outlook, your priorities, your sense of resilience, your belief in yourself. What has changed? What lessons have you learned along the way? In this episode, I talk about: Year-end reflection to acknowledge our greatest lessons of 2020 How to begin to call in where we want to go in 2021 Uncovering who you are at this moment and who you were 365 days ago Navigating how much we've grown by first understanding where we have been Guided reflection questions to ask yourself: My biggest lesson of 2020 was… My greatest blessing of 2020 was… This is who I’ve grown… I’m proud of myself for… I’m calling in… Resources: Join our virtual wellness studio, Guided for exclusive content and support. Follow Balanced Black Girl Podcast on Instagram @balancedblackgirlpodcast Subscribe to our newsletter Episode Sponsor: Quip | Visit www.getquip.com/balancedgirl to get your first refill free If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast. PS: If you really want to take your self-care to the next level, snag our free glow-up guide. This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.

In this solo episode of Balanced Black Girl Podcast, I’m sharing how my wellness journey has evolved over time. From early childhood experiences to the intersection of body image and career, today’s episode is an honest reflection on how our relationship with ourselves can evolve over time.  In this episode, I talk about… Navigating challenges around body image Improving my relationship with food and fitness The importance of support and community  Finding a sense of purpose Unapologetically tending to our mental health RESOURCES: Get on the waitlist for the Balanced Black Girl membership community Like Balanced Black Girl on Instagram: @balancedblackgirlpodcast Like Balanced Black Girl on Facebook Follow Balanced Black Girl on Twitter: @balancedblkgirl Discount Codes: Organifi | Use the code BBG for 15% off Organifi supplements Peak and Valley | Use the discount code balancedblackgirl for $5 off your order of adaptogen blends If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, and follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast. Download our free glow-up guide. This guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.

In this episode I chat with Les from the Balanced Black Girl podcast. In this episode we talk about the importance of peace, our individual healing journeys and  how we can learn to accept where we are even if our lives look different than we imagined. “I think for me when my healing journey shifted, it was when I realized how much power I truly had.” - Les   Timestamps:   1.34 - Find out what inspired Les to create the Balanced Black Girl podcast 4.54 - Has Les found that the podcast has helped changed the conversation in the wellness space? 7.29 - How does Les' journey now compare to when she first started? 12.34 - Your healing journey isn't about having the answers 13.58 - How to unlearn what is no longer you 23.54 - Discover what balance is for Les? 29.58 - How is Les navigating new ways of dating during Covid?   Connect with Les from Balanced Black Girl   Be sure to listen to Balanced Black Girl Podcast and check out their website to stay updated on upcoming events. __________   Connect with me on Instagram:   @yasminecheyenne   Join My Community News List

Tips for dealing with Imposter Syndrome, managing a podcast, and starting a new brand with Les Alfred. ----- Welcome to episode 272 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Les Alfred from Balanced Black Girl about building a brand that allows you to share your message. Create Your Own Room  Have you ever worked on a project and just felt that something about it was…off? It’s as though it just doesn’t fit with your vision, your wants, or your passions? That’s exactly where Les found herself two years ago when she was a food and fitness blogger at The Balanced Berry. She took a step back, leaned into the discomfort she was feeling, and ultimately started a new brand, podcast, and website all under the Balanced Black Girl name. It’s under this brand that Les is able to relay the message she feels called to share to her audience and have meaningful conversations with others who help her spread her mission. In this conversation, Les shares advice for bloggers who feel like they need a break, how she deals with Impostor Syndrome, and how to manage feeling lost and get back on track. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why she started her own food blog How she knew it was time to pivot Her advice for taking a break How Les knew Balanced Black Girl was going to be a good fit How she builds her podcast journey How she manages her podcast queue What it’s like to start something new How she dealt with Impostor Syndrome How she uses her podcast as a piece of her business Her encouragement for people who are feeling a bit lost Resources: The Balanced Berry Les’ “A New Chapter” blog post Balanced Black Girl Balanced Black Girl Podcast Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear The Life of a Project Graph Steal like an Artist Airtable Black Food Bloggers Club The War of Art Les’ #WellnessSoWhite podcast episode Follow Les and the Balanced Black Girl Podcast on Instagram If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com.

In today's episode, you'll hear from Les Alfred, creator of Balanced Black Girl and host of Balanced Black Girl Podcast. Les shares how she transitioned from being a successful fitness influencer to creating the Balanced Black Girl, and the challenges she faced pivoting into a new space. You'll learn the three things Les has done to really move the needle in her business while continuing to work full time in corporate. We talk about the importance of self-care to stay calm and grounded, and the role your menstrual cycle plays in your energy levels and how to use it as a strategic asset in your business. Sign up for Les’ webinar Self-Care for Stress Management on 9/26 here: https://www.balancedblackgirl.com/class    Connect with Les: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedles/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcast/ Website: https://www.balancedblackgirl.com/ This episode is brought to you by The Icon Method, our proven playbook to win back your time with passive income.  Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast–why you love listening–screenshot the review, and email it to hello@ceoschoolpodcast.com and we’ll send it your way.

I had a chance to chat up Lestraundra Alfred, Founder & Host, of the Balanced Black Girl Podcast. She was so open and willing to share her journey to becoming a podcasting powerhouse. Her story is relatable and inspiring for anyone trying to find out how to pivot, how to start and how to maintain it once you've started. You'll definitely walk away with a gem or two of knowledge. Follow her on IG: www.instagram.com/balancedlesEXCLUSIVE BALANCED BOSS COACHING OFFER: https://prettymotivated.com/exclusive-balanced-boss-coach-offer/Trina J is a certified Holistic Health and Life Coach, helping women unlock new resources and powerful insight on how to create balance, gain health, have more meaning and lead a more authentic life! She is the creator and founder of Pretty Motivated a site that is devoted to helping women achieve balance in their lives. Find out more at prettymotivated.comConnect with Trina....IG: @trinajofficialFacebookWebsiteSupport the show (http://www.prettymotivated.com)Support the show (http://www.prettymotivated.com)

Lestraundra, also known as @balancedles, reflects on the highs and lows of her personal wellness journey. She gets deep about the importance of diversity in the wellness industry, why she created her podcast "Balanced Black Girl Podcast," her journey from Seattle to LA, and why being "strong" doesn't mean you're well. Wellness is a journey and Lestraundra's is one to be shared.

This episode is a real game-changer, if you have known for a while that you are called to do something, much bigger than what you are doing right now.  Or if you have been wanting to start something completely new then, you are are going to love this episode.  Today's special guest is Lestraundra Alfred.  Les is the host of Balanced Black Girl Podcast, a lifestyle brand dedicated to promoting diversity in the wellness space. She started her first blog The Balanced Berry in 2014 to share her love of fitness and nutrition with others. After years of feeling dissatisfied with the lack of diversity in wellness content shared on large platforms, she pivoted to create Balanced Black Girl Podcast in 2018. The widely successful podcast provides content and experiences empowering millennial Black women to live their healthiest lives.   ★/ Social links:  Instagram @balancedles & @balancedblackgirlpodcast Facebook: balancedblackgirl Twitter: @balancedbllkgirl Website: https://www.balancedblackgirl.com        ★/ To check out the O.D.O coaching program with Scherise, click HERE!   ★/ Recommendation: Visit the official MBMPlatfrom.com, Join MBMMembership.com, and start strategically building your business     ★/ Follow The Scherise Saskia Podcast YT channel HERE!  

This week the sisters sit down with Les Alfred, founder of the popular “Balanced Black Girl” podcast, a lifestyle brand dedicated to promoting diversity in the wellness space. During this conversation, Les gets real about the many career transitions she had to make, in order to find her purpose and carve her own unique path to success! They also discuss: Les’ upbringing / early experiences as a perfectionist and over achiever Graduating into a recession and pivoting in the financial industry Getting into the fitness industry as a personal trainer Creating her popular blog “The Balanced Berry” in 2014 and its evolution through the years Deciding to move away from fitness / health and take a break from the blog The process of starting a podcast What inclusivity in wellness means How she developed confidence / how she avoids the comparison game Importance of keeping relationships strong Lessons from her grandmothers – who both recently passed away RESOURCES: Les on Instagram @balancedles “The Balanced Black Girl” Podcast @balancedblackgirlpodcast CONNECT WITH US Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH

Les is the founder of Balanced Black Girl, an online platform dedicated to providing accessible wellness solutions for women of color. In this 1st episode of season two, Les shares three ways that focuses on her inner self and how they align with her definition of living a balanced life. Like, love or not a fan; drop a review and share your thoughts and how you define balance. You can learn more about Les and the great work that she is doing to provide information in the wellness space, by visiting her social media platforms and website below. https://www.balancedblackgirl.com https://www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcast https://www.instagram.com/balancedles https://www.facebook.com/balancedblackgirl https://www.twitter.com/balancedblkgirl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beingbalanced/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beingbalanced/support

You ever notice how the “wellness” industry is just sooo white? It isn’t that there aren’t Black teachers, healers, and leaders out there, it’s that they’re not getting the same face time as their white counterparts. Then there’s the HIGH cost creating a high barrier or entry for the communities that most need care. This week’s guest, Lestraundra Alfred, is working to change that. Founder of Balanced Black Girl, Lestraundra works to highlight the Black womxn leaders in health and wellness and discuss some of the many issues we Black folx face in navigating a white dominated and classist industry. Listen as we talk wellness, Black joy, and changing how we care for ourselves! Lestraundra is a Social Media Manager, Podcast Host, experienced corporate communicator and wellness advocate. She started her first blog The Balanced Berry in 2014 to share her love of fitness and nutrition with others. After years of feeling dissatisfied with the lack of diversity in wellness content shared on large platforms, she pivoted to create Balanced Black Girl Podcast in 2018. Balanced Black Girl is a lifestyle brand that provides content and experiences empowering women of color to live their healthiest lives. Connect with Lestraundra at: Balanced Black Girl Podcast Instagram.com/balancedles Instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcast If you enjoyed the show make sure you rate and review to help others find it and... SUBSCRIBE to get bonus limited-time minisodes when they release! Join The Melanated Rising House - our dope ass community for Black creatives at: https://melanatedrising.mn.co/ Please share the show with others! Use #MelanatedRising on social and tag me on Instagram @Kristiniris (follow me there!)

Today’s episode is a special one - it is the one year anniversary of Balanced Black Girl Podcast! To celebrate the first year of the show, we are diving into our favorite question: what does being a Balanced Black Girl mean to you?    Host Les is sharing what being a Balanced Black Girl means to her, and we are revisiting some of the most powerful responses to this question from previous episodes of the show, including:   Episode 11: Creating Your Own Lane with Falesha Johnson Episode 17: Buying Black and Living Green with Dr. Kristian Henderson Episode 18: Making Self-Care Accessible with Michelle White Episode 25: Creating a Foundation of Mindfulness with Nkenji Clarke Episode 36: Let Your Fears Make You Fierce with Koya Webb Episode 47: Healing from Burnout with Davia Roberts Honorable Mention: What being a Balanced Black Girl means to Michelle Obama (from our book club meeting with her in March 2019) -  RESOURCES: Our Website: balancedblackgirl.com Follow us on Instagram: @balancedblackgirlpodcast Like Balanced Black Girl on Facebook Follow Balanced Black Girl Twitter: @balancedblkgirl Balanced Black Girl Partners: BLK+GRN | Use code BBG20 for 20% off at blkgrn.com Black Girl Sunscreen | Use code BBG20 for 20% off at blackgirlsunscreen.com Methodology | Use code BALANCEDBLACKGIRL30 for 30% off your first Methodology shipment Organifi | Use code “BBG” for 15% off supplements at balancedblackgirl.com/organifi This podcast is edited by Bex Carlos of Explain to Me Podcast.  If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook. PS: If you really want to take your year to the next level, snag our free glow-up guide. This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.

We kick off our Community Connect segment with Sarah Haggard, the founder and CEO of Tribute, a modern mentorship add for the enterprise. Then, Colleen interviews Les Alfred, the founder of Balanced Black Girl Media and the host of the Balanced Black Girl Podcast. Our hosts wrap the show with a conversation about Greta Thunberg’s carbon-neutral journey to the UN Climate Action Summit.

Today’s episode is a special one - it is from our first LIVE recording of Balanced Black Girl Podcast. We hosted our first live podcast at The Collective in Seattle and had an open, honest conversation about the importance of community, and how we can build more authentic connections and relationships. Get to know our amazing guests. Michaela Ayers is the founder of Nourish, a social impact organization that drives cultural change through human connection and experiential learning. Through the lens of social justice, she designs meaningful moments that embrace diversity and foster a culture of belonging. Trina Baker co-leads the Seattle chapter of GirlTrek, the largest public health nonprofit for African-American women and girls in the United States. With nearly 100,000 neighborhood walkers nationwide, GirlTrek encourages women to use walking as a practical first step to inspire healthy living, families, and communities. Falesha Johnson is the founder of Felite Performance where she works as a speed and agility coach for young athletes. She is also a seasoned public speaker, and the Associate Director of Development at the Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. In this episode, we talk about… The need for consistent sisterhood, and why it is so important for our health. How to take online connections offline. Finding community when you move to a new city. Overcoming feelings of competition with other women. Connecting with people from different cultural backgrounds.   RESOURCES: Learn more about The Collective Seattle. Connect with GirlTrek in your city. Check out future events with Nourish. Support Balanced Black Girl Podcast on Patreon for exclusive podcast episodes.   If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook.   PS: If you really want to take your year to the next level, snag our free glow-up guide. This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.

Happy Friday,I felt it was time to get back to interviewing dope people making moves in the city. This weeks episode features Lestraundra, creator of The Balanced Black Girl Podcast. We talk current events such as Flint, sex work legalization, networking in Seattle, how she started her podcast, PLUS she gives advice on how to get sponsors for you podcast. Get all the scoop in this weeks episode of Back 2 Besa! Follow us on Instagram @Back2besapodcast@Naybesa@Balancedless

In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we’re talking about incorporating rest and recovery into your fitness routine. While moving your body is important, in order to make progress, the magic is in the rest. If you don’t adequately recover from your workouts, your body isn’t able to repair and become stronger. This episode breaks down what signs to look for to help you decide when to recover, and how to determine when it’s time to take your fitness routine down a notch. RESOURCES: To hear future Feel Good Friday episodes, support Balanced Black Girl Podcast on Patreon. If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook. PS: If you really want to take your year to the next level, snag our free glow-up guide. This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.

An important part of your health and healing can be reconnecting with your voice, owning your story and fully taking up space. Also just as important is finding the spaces where you feel like you can do that and feel comfortable. In this episode, I talk with Lestraundra Alfred of the Balanced Black Girl all about how she started to use her voice, own her story and how she pivoted to create meaningful wellness content focused on amplifying women of color.   About Lestraundra Alfred Lestraundra Alfred is a Social Media Manager, Podcast host, experienced corporate communicator and wellness advocate. She started her first blog The Balanced Berry in 2014 to share her love of fitness and nutrition with others. After years of feeling dissatisfied with the lack of diversity in wellness content shared on large platforms, she pivoted to create Balanced Black Girl Podcast in 2018. Balanced Black Girl is a lifestyle brand that provides content and experiences empowering women of color to live their healthiest lives. Small Steps in the Show: Check out the guests on the Balanced Black Girl Podcast and visit them if they’re in your area or you’re going to be in their cities. Look into a brand/space/event’s website or social media presence to see how much they are or are not speaking to a diverse group of people, showing or stating being a safe space for lots of different people, and who the staff is Get outside your usual radius for in person events or spaces Unpack any beliefs around going to the areas outside your radius, if needed. Bring a friend with you, especially to less diverse spaces   Own/start using the name that you use that resonates with you Share your opinions, thoughts and/or unique experience and perspective, even if they’re not what everyone else thinks in small comfortable settings Start showing up as you more and more in places you feel more safe and secure in Don’t apologize for your opinions, thoughts and/or experiences.   Mentioned in the Show: Becoming by Michelle Obama Ignited Womxn Summit Balanced Black Girl Book Club Balanced Black Girl Podcast #27 with Irie Love Balanced Black Girl Podcast #26 with Briana Owens Listen to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Balanced Black Girl Website Follow Lestraundra on Instagram Follow Balanced Black Girl on Instagram | Facebook Community   Get the full show notes here! Follow Aimee on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Sign up for the Wellness Wednesdays Newsletter Interested in working with Aimee? Find out information here.

What happens when you look around on your social media feed and see no one that looks like you? Shouldn't someone do something about that? For Lestraundra Alfred, it was a moment where she realized that someone was her. After building her online community with The Balanced Berry for almost five years, Les knew she needed to make a shift and tell stories of health and wellness for women of color. In this episode, Les unravels how this pivot to create the Balanced Black Girl podcast helped bring more clarity in purpose and mission for herself and her online audience. She also unpacks why it was somewhat taboo to go in this direction — and yet, she did it anyway. Not only is her podcast amplifying new voices in wellness, but it’s also elevating conversations about diversity and inclusion in today’s world. Find more about Les and Balanced Black Girl Podcast at balancedblackgirl.com. You can follow Balanced Black Girl Podcast on Instagram at @balancedblackgirlpodcast and follow Les @BalancedLes.

You have probably seen memes, quotes, graphics, and merch all over the internet the past few years with the phrase “I am enough.” While we have all liked, shared, and retweeted it, when will we start believing we are in fact, “enough?” Furthermore, what does being “enough” mean? In this Feel Good Friday episode of Balanced Black Girl Podcast, we are tackling the idea of being enough, and are discussing how to actually start believing it. Because you are enough already. If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook. PS: If you really want to take your year to the next level, snag our free glow-up guide. This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.

Podcast swap! EP58 featured Les, the host of the Balanced Black Girl Podcast, and now you can listen to her interview Taylor! Les focuses on amplifying women of color in the online wellness space through the Balanced Black Girl podcast.  Taylor shares her experiences growing up mixed race, and her struggles with her racial identity. 

On this week's episode of Tea Time with Tajuana, Tajuana sits down with podcaster, blogger and inspirational African American woman Les Alfred Balanced Black Girl Podcast Being truthful, raw and honest on social media The Balanced Berry and  Les' definition and view of self-care Les on IG: @balanacedles and @balancedblackgirlpodcast Les' podcast: Balanced Black Girl Podcast

In this episode I’m chatting with Lestraundra Alfred. Les is the founder of Balanced Black Girl, an online community dedicated to helping women of color live their healthiest lives. In 2012 Les became a personal trainer and two years later she started her first blog The Balanced Berry; to share what wellness looks like in real life. After four years of sharing recipes and workouts on The Balanced Berry, Les is excited to focus more on amplifying women of color in the online wellness space through the Balanced Black Girl Podcast. Les is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, TRX Certified Instructor, and Level 1 Precision Nutrition Coach. THIS EPISODE IS GREAT FOR ANYONE WHO: Is trying to find their voice & purpose Has felt marginalized or different Wants to see themselves represented Considers themselves a rebel against societies exploitation of self-doubt & insecurity IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Les’s journey to becoming woke as a leader in the wellness space What inspired her recent shift in her brand & mission Staying small & simply existing  VS. using her voice & actively representing Choosing to stay true to her values instead of following industry norms  Her experience with the lack of diversity […] The post LPP #87 Diversifying Wellness, Finding Her Voice, & Responsibilities Of Privilege with Les Alfred appeared first on Liveng Proof.

In this episode I’m chatting with Lestraundra Alfred. Les is the founder of Balanced Black Girl, an online community dedicated to helping women of color live their healthiest lives. In 2012 Les became a personal trainer and two years later she started her first blog The Balanced Berry; to share what wellness looks like in real life. After four years of sharing recipes and workouts on The Balanced Berry, Les is excited to focus more on amplifying women of color in the online wellness space through the Balanced Black Girl Podcast. Les is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, TRX Certified Instructor, and Level 1 Precision Nutrition Coach. THIS EPISODE IS GREAT FOR ANYONE WHO: Is trying to find their voice & purpose Has felt marginalized or different Wants to see themselves represented Considers themselves a rebel against societies exploitation of self-doubt & insecurity IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Les’s journey to becoming woke as a leader in the wellness space What inspired her recent shift in her brand & mission Staying small & simply existing  VS. using her voice & actively representing Choosing to stay true to her values instead of following industry norms  Her experience with the lack of diversity […] The post LPP #87 Diversifying Wellness, Finding Her Voice, & Responsibilities Of Privilege with Les Alfred appeared first on Liveng Proof.

Les Alfred saw a lack in the representation of strong, colored women in the fitness community, so she decided to create a space herself. The Balanced Black Girl Podcast focuses on creating an inclusive wellness media hub that is more representative for more diverse groups of people. She works to amplify other women of color in wellness space so more people can get to know them and their message. About Les Alfred Focusing on creating a platform to help more people feel included and finding the most authentic version of yourself, Les is a force to be reckoned with and is here to share the story behind her huge transformation. Everything from getting comfortable sharing your voice, to the seasons of our fitness and establishing good habits is on the table today. It is time to start paying attention to more voices and broaden your perspective. There is so much more to health and nutrition than just doing squats, and Les is here to share all of it and more to you today. What are your thoughts about diversity in the wellness space? Let us know your thoughts in the comments on the episode page!   On Today's Episode Being a visible minority in the wellness space How to break out of the corporate world and into the personal training world Creating healthy habits and cementing them into your routine early Finding your core wellness values and non-negotiable wellness habits Cultural appropriation in wellness traditions and ways you can honor those traditions   Quotes “I decided okay, I want to be a personal trainer because I really love fitness, and I totally hated my corporate job, like the typical millennial story. And I was like, maybe if I can just help people work out, they will enjoy it as much as I do and they will get as much as I do.” (14:02) “Everyone wants a quick fix, they want the secret. And really the secret is you do it one step at a time, one habit at a time until you master it, and then you move onto the next thing.” (20:08) “When I learned how to just kind of relax and let myself have seasons and be a bit more intuitive with both movement and food, that was when my body was able to get to kind of a set point where it just kind of stays regardless of my fitness routine looks like.” (24:54) “More people need to be included in these conversations. I was like, that's what I want to do. I want to facilitate conversations surrounding women of color in wellness. That’s it! That’s what we’re going to do... Major lightbulb” (38:16) “I think not often enough do we take the time to understand where those practices actually come from, and what cultural significance they could have to people. And we are not really paying due diligence to make sure we're sharing and practicing these things in a way that is respectful to those cultures.” (43:25)   Resources Mentioned In This Show  The GOOD Fest The Balanced Black Girl Podcast The Balanced Black Girl Website Follow Balanced Black Girl Podcast on Instagram Follow Balanced Les on Instagram Harder to Kill Facebook Club   Check out the full show notes here! Follow Steph on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest I'd really love it if you would take 1 min and leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

"You're pretty, for a black girl."  A back-handed compliment at best, these types of comments are often said to women of color. In this solo episode, Lestraundra is breaking down why this "compliment" is anything but, why our society's narrow definition of beauty needs to change, and ways we can all create inclusive definitions of beauty for ourselves. Whether you are a woman of color who is tired of being told you're pretty for a "____" (not true - you're just plain pretty), or you want to learn more about what women of color experience when it comes to beauty standards, you'll want to tune into this episode. Connect with the Balanced Black Girl Podcast here: Blog: https://www.balancedblackgirl.com Instagram: @balancedles or @balancedblackgirlpodcast Facebook Group: Confidence Over Comparison // BBG Podcast Community

Welcome to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast - a show dedicated to reimagining health, wellness, and self-care for women of color.  In the very first episode, I (Les, your host) am introducing myself and am giving you the tea about the evolution from The Balanced Berry to Balanced Black Girl. Thanks for listening!  xo