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How to Invest In Yourself
Can you believe how fast 2024 has flown by? With the end of the year in sight, there’s that familiar rush to hit all our annual goals. TikTok has this trend called the “winter arc” where people double down on their goals in the last quarter of the year. Personally, I don’t feel called to participate. Instead, I’m feeling more reflective of this year’s major…
Trusting Life’s Timing: Balancing Gratitude and Aspiration
In this week’s episode of Balanced Black Girl, we’re unpacking the delicate balance between appreciating where you are now and still wanting more for yourself in the future. Inspired by my own personal reflections and a few gems from therapy, we dive into the real work of trusting life’s timing. We touch on some big themes—crafting your own timeline, manifesting your goals, finding direction when…
What I Learned From My 30-Day Style Challenge
In the latest episode of Balanced Black Girl, I share my current journey of rediscovering and refining my personal style. This unscripted episode transformed into a candid discussion about my experiences dressing up daily throughout September 2024. What began as a challenge has evolved into a reflective, empowering exercise, revealing much about personal growth and the subtle power of self-presentation. From Fitness Focus to Fashion…
Building Brands with Audacity and Heart: An Insight into Amira Rasool’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Exploring the Realities of Fundraising, Business Resilience, and Empowering Underserved Brands with Amira Rasool of The Folklore Navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship and personal growth can be daunting, particularly for Black women. Recently on the podcast, I welcomed Amira Rasool, founder and CEO of The Folklore. We delved deep into her journey from an aspiring fashion editor to building a thoughtful business that empowers brands…
Debunking Common Nutrition Myths & How Much Protein You Really Need with Vanessa Risetto, RD
There is so much conflicting nutrition information out there, it’s confusing to know where to start if you want to improve your diet. Recently on the podcast, I sat down with Vanessa Risetto, registered dietitian and CEO and co-founder of Culina Health. Culina Health is an innovative start-up on a mission to make nutrition counseling more accessible. Founded by two Black women dietitians, Culina offers…
The Difference Between High-Maintenance and Low-Maintenance Friendships
Friendship is one of our favorite topics to cover on Balanced Black Girl. Whether we’re discussing platonic intimacy, or the challenges of making new friends as an adult, we’ve had several episodes diving into the various ways friendships can impact our well-being. Recently, I had Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, licensed therapist and creator of Therapy for Black Girls on the podcast to discuss the importance…
