Unapologetically Melanated

Girl Don' Stress, Decompress!

Hey Melanated Girlies! We Are Back With Another Episode. This episode is a little different from our normal segments. This week's episode is called “Girl Don’t Stress, Decompress”. Today we are reflecting on our 1st quarter of 2023. We are getting transparent about our wins, losses, and lessons learned so far. Life can get busy! We love to stay book’d and busy, without the stress. So this episode is dedicated to all the girlies out here who are in need of a moment to decompress. Time Stamps: 1:30 Wins and Losses4:47 Current Must Watches9:17 Our Fav Bops13:01 Black Excellence19:37 Girl Dont Stress Lets Decompress21:56 What are your wins so far?34:25 What are your losses so far57:57 What lessons have you learned so far1:23:31 What do you look forward to this yearLinks:Black ExcellenceBlack Girl Floristshttps://www.blackgirlflorists.com/ [https://www.blackgirlflorists.com/]@blackgirlflorists IGMolded By Miahttps://www.moldedbymia.com/ [https://www.moldedbymia.com/]@moldedbymiaaThe Lilac Tablehttps://www.instagram.com/_thelilactable/ [https://www.instagram.com/_thelilactable/]

Let It Go!!

"Let It Go!!" Today we are discussing the ways we can get in our own way in our fitness journey, personal life, and mental health journey. It's time to let go of unhealthy habits and make room for new ways of thinking! Recap: (0:00) - Intro/Wins+Losses/Song Of The Week/TV Movie Of The Week (16:38) - Black Excellence Vital’s By V: Freshest cold press juices. Available for pick up and delivery Owner: Victoria Walker Insta: @vitalsbyv Website: Vitals By V Website [https://vitalsbyv.square.site/?fbclid=PAAabnSf6Ir-CVSl6X2Kz1iGBfop2_-rU_XgJi0Q0o-xUWMymAIYwzVM-wtBA] MaiSignatureCollection: Body Jewelry, Dallas based but can order anywhere online Owner: Maiya Dalton Insta: @maisignaturecollection Website: https://maisignaturecollection.com/ [https://maisignaturecollection.com/] (21:55)- Get Molded By Mia 4 Ways You’re Getting In Your Own Way In Your Fitness Journey. 4 Practical Ways To Get Out Of Your Own Way. (43:00) - Health Is Wealth Reasons You Can't Move Forward, Resources To Move Forward, & Benefits Of Moving Forward. (1:12:51) - Let’s Get Into It A Time Where We Had To Let The Old Way Of Thinking Go! It's Testimony Time. (1:31:30) - Life Hacks: Resources To Empower You: Let That Shit Go Journal [https://www.amazon.com/Let-That-Sh-Go-Creating/dp/1250181909/ref=d_pd_sbs_vft_none_sccl_3_1/146-8728388-1578008?pd_rd_w=ibAsh&content-id=amzn1.sym.38bbd1de-73a5-4ef9-9954-df27c3112829&pf_rd_p=38bbd1de-73a5-4ef9-9954-df27c3112829&pf_rd_r=EF6DQTXTZ6PGHHYFGZK8&pd_rd_wg=DoiAl&pd_rd_r=18aba814-54ee-42e2-b9c1-d8311fbe214e&pd_rd_i=1250181909&psc=1] Letting go of the Past: How to Live in the Present Moment: [https://www.amazon.com/Let-Go-Past-Present-Moment-ebook/dp/B01EOZYOR6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=359SWF0HBK4KN&keywords=let+go+of+the+past&qid=1675838676&s=digital-text&sprefix=let+go+of+the+past%2Cdigital-text%2C104&sr=1-1] Destroy this Book [https://www.amazon.com/Destroy-This-Book-Self-Help-Development-ebook/dp/B0BBRY15CB/ref=sr_1_8?crid=F7NH3C4CCCAA&keywords=let+go+of+the+past+books&qid=1675838930&s=digital-text&sprefix=let+go+of+the+past+books%2Cdigital-text%2C108&sr=1-8] The Mindful Coping Podcast- mindful practices for everyday living Black Girl Mediation Playlist [https://insighttimer.com/meditation-playlists/8JqRwm6j6sZaztyzGoDX] Body Fat Scale [https://renpho.com/products/elis-1-smart-body-scale?ref=Moldedbymia] (1:35:20) - Word of Wisdom + Affirmation of the week: “Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” ― Steve Maraboli Affirmation: I am strong enough to overcome challenges.

"Embrace The Process"

Hey Melanted Girlies! We Are Backk!! Black Excellence: * "Hustle Blendz" Instagram: @hustleblendz Website: www.hustleblendz.com [http://www.hustleblendz.com] * “Faith Boss Community” Instagram: @thefaithboss @faithbosscommunity * "Ami Cole (ah-me co-lay)" Black owned clean beauty brand Owner: Diarrha (Ji -rra-jay) N’Diaye Instagram: @byamicole Website: www.amicole.com [http://www.amicole.com] Get Molded With Mia: How To Embrace The Process In Your Fitness Journey Health is Wealth with Bev Staying Motivated in your Mental Health Journey Mood Tracker + Journaling Resources: * Be Rooted: Prioritize Yourself Daily Wellness Planner [https://berootedco.com/products/be-rooted-prioritize-yourself-daily-wellness-planner-7x-9] * The Homegirl Therapist Resources [http://www.thehomegirltherapist.com/shop.html] * Amazon: The Self-Love Workbook: [https://www.amazon.com/Self-Love-Workbook-Transformative-Self-Doubt-Discovering/dp/0578733102?keywords=the+self+love+workbook&qid=1642445804&sprefix=the+self+love+w,aps,90&sr=8-4&linkCode=sl1&tag=diamondcandyt-20&linkId=e79f9e06a7e11cc5af13272caf8b659d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl] * Amazon: Let That Sh*t Go Journal [https://www.amazon.com/Let-That-Sh-Go-Creating/dp/1250181909/ref=sr_1_22?crid=1GHFTHO2EESFM&keywords=mental+health+journal&qid=1673593797&s=books&sprefix=mental+health+journal%2Cstripbooks%2C103&sr=1-22] * Amazon: My Therapist Told Me to Journal/Workbook [https://www.amazon.com/My-Therapist-Told-Me-Journal/dp/1510761128/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1GHFTHO2EESFM&keywords=mental+health+journal&qid=1673593797&s=books&sprefix=mental+health+journal%2Cstripbooks%2C103&sr=1-8] Let's Get Into: "Trusting & Embracing The Process" Our Personal Stories! It's Testimony Time. Life Hacks: Tools & Resources To Stay On Track * Melanted Girlie Goal Sheet [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oilg745uJd5SYxfEk1_cYgxKO0n_iPOZ/view?usp=share_link] * Melanated Girlie Bingo Board [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DjKQAljX2RPmP2krRYd5tm3l_bM3JxS_/view?usp=share_link] * Target 2023 Black Owned Planner [https://www.target.com/p/2023-planner-weekly-monthly-6-25-34-x8-25-34-peace-love-greatness/-/A-86750661#lnk=sametab] * Amazon Illustrative Goal Setting Journal [https://www.amazon.com/Erin-Condren-PetitePlanner-Setting-Journal/dp/B07JHXP7ZH/ref=sr_1_17?crid=3ETCL4Q0OZYA4&keywords=goal%2Btracker%2Bjournal&qid=1673592583&sprefix=goal%2Btrac%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-17&th=1]

You’re a Walking Billboard: Put Your Best Self Forward

Black Excellence of the Week: Urban Sky Counseling Michelle O'Quinn, LCSW https://www.urbanskytherapy.com/ [https://www.urbanskytherapy.com/] @urbanskycounseling Business Name: Londyn Me’Chelle Aesthetics Owner: Tiffany Jones Does facials, microdermabrasion (exfoliating), Back facials, Nanofusion (reduces hyperpigmentation, sunspots, and wrinkles) Booking Site: https://pocketsuite.io/book/londynmechelle [https://pocketsuite.io/book/londynmechelle] @tifflaserpro Ask Bev and Mia: Question of the Week?: “My boyfriend has so much baggage from his past that carries over into our relationship. It's beginning to bother me and I’m not sure if I can handle it? How do I deal with this feeling? Should I tell him? Any advice would honestly help!!”- M.P. Get Molded With Mia: Not Only Bodies Are Built In The Gym, Confidence Is Too! Stay Beautiful (Beauty and Hair): Balling on a Budget! Our Fav Inexpensive Places to Shop: Shein, Amazon, LovelyWholesale, Forever 21, Shu Dealz, Target, Ross, Marshalls. DD’s Discounts, and Tj Maxx Mental Health Is Wealth With Bev Defeating Imposter Syndrome: You Got This Sis! Life Hacks: You’re a walking billboard, put your best self forward and make good first impressions.

I'm Black Yall, I'm Black Yall!

Happy Black History Month! Black Excellence of the Week: Build Your Own Crown-Pretied Headwraps https://www.instagram.com/buildyourowncrown/ [https://www.instagram.com/buildyourowncrown/] Pop Up Shops or Buy Online Tiffany Danielle Morris I Heart Chiro, Sports & Family Chiropractic -Dr. Brittany Person, Certified Chiropractor, BA of Exercise Science UTA, Parker College of Chiropractic, Doctorate of Chiropractic. Practice Located in Dallas TX, https://www.iheartchiro.com/ [https://www.iheartchiro.com/] -Get Molded by Mia: Body Image in the Black Community -Stay Beautiful: Black Owned Must Haves https://ntrgldshop.com/products/african-black-soap-ba [https://ntrgldshop.com/products/african-black-soap-bar]r https://kncbeauty.com/products/all-natural-collagen-infused-lip-mask-5-pack [https://kncbeauty.com/products/all-natural-collagen-infused-lip-mask-5-pack] https://www.beautybay.com/p/uoma-beauty/say-what-foundation/black-pearl-t2w/ [https://www.beautybay.com/p/uoma-beauty/say-what-foundation/black-pearl-t2w/] https://www.camillerose.com/collections/the-lavender-collection/products/lavender-fresh-cleanse?variant=12232845656157Naturals [https://www.camillerose.com/collections/the-lavender-collection/products/lavender-fresh-cleanse?variant=12232845656157Naturals] -Our Natural Hair Journey and Stories -Health is Wealth with Bev: Mental Health Resources For The Black Community Health in Her Hue, Zocdoc, Shanta J, Everythingsheisco, Therapy for Black Girls -Black History Quiz