Floating Thoughts

Ep. 20 | Who Looks After Me? Ft. Janesia

On this episode of Floating Thoughts, Lally brings on Janesia as her last guest of Season 2. Janesia begins by talking about who she is now vs who she was growing up. She touches a little bit on who she dreamt of becoming as a kid, but later finding passion in becoming an elementary teacher. Lally also asks her if she has found happiness and what it means to her, in which Janesia explains that she doesn’t think happiness is something you can just grasp, but instead something you have to keep building. They both also touch down on therapy and how rare it is talked about in both the Hispanic and African American culture. Lally ends the podcast by asking Janesia what she would tell her younger self in which she responds with “Be fearless and use your voice.” And with that, we close out Season 2! Thank you all for your support and I hope to see you guys in Season 3! Hope you all enjoy!

Ep.19 | It's Not Tea, It's Matcha!

On this episode of Floating Thoughts, Lally begins the episode by talking a little bit about what the next season of Floating Thoughts, will entail. She then touches down on conversations that have been circulating the internet. Primarily the Matcha Girl HTX conversation. She expresses her opinion on it and how she doesn’t think that it should’ve never escalated to that level. Lastly, Lally announces something special towards the end. The first ever GIVEAWAY! Stay tuned for the details! P.S. "I also want to quickly notate, that when talking about the Matcha situation, I focus it mainly as the culture of Japan BUT after doing a little research; Matcha was originated from China, then introduced to Japan. Just wanted to correct it (if I’m wrong please correct me) 🩷" Hope you all enjoy!

Ep.18 | Speak Even When Your Voice Shakes Ft. Dalia

On this episode of Floating Thoughts, Lally invites her very first family member, Dalia! Dalia begins by talking about her upbringing, who she is and who she has become over these years. They both touch down on how crazy it is to be related but not know so much about one another. Dalia also talks a little bit about her condition and how the health care system failed her. She talks about her degree and why she has decided to take that career path. Lastly, Lally ends the episode by asking Dalia what would she tell her 9-year old self. Remember to always use your voice, even if it shakes. Hope you all enjoy!

Ep. 17 | Growing Pains Ft. Angelica Sloan

On this episode of Floating Thoughts, Lally invites Angelica to share a little bit of her story and what has led her to become the individual she is today. Lally starts off by asking Angelica who she is now and what has changed from her childhood. Angelica opens up about her trauma and what she dealt with growing up. Angelica explains her surpassing of bullying, obesity and building herself back up to believe in God. While Angelica shares her story, please be aware that this episode does include talks about self-harm, suicide and assault. Always remember to be kind and know you are loved. If you need anyone to talk to, know that you are never alone and if you ever have unwelcoming thoughts that are hard to express to those near you, here call this number as there is always someone here for you: Dial 988 Hope you all enjoy!

Ep. 16 | Why Do Men Cheat? Ft. Jalen LeCounte

On this episode of Floating Thoughts, Lally invites Jalen as a guest. Lally begins the episode by having Jalen describe his upbringing and what separates younger him to who he is today. They then touch down on what’s been floating around in his head when it comes to the question of him “Doing too much or too little.” Lally then shifts the conversation by asking why Jalen thinks men cheat and where it stems from. While answering the question, Jalen talks a little of what it means to be a man and if it is embodied in today’s society. Jalen finishes off the episode by leaving a message to himself. A message I feel we all need to hear and remind ourselves most times. Stay to the end to listen to what he has to say! I hope you all enjoy this episode.