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How'd You Get So Sweet?!

Podcast by Rakita Lillard-Brown

English

Personal stories & conversations

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About How'd You Get So Sweet?!

How’d You Get So Sweet? is a podcast where Black women share the rituals, lessons, and joy-filled moments that shape their sweetest lives. Hosted by Rakita Lillard-Brown, Holistic Wellness Practitioner and Retreats Curator, this space is a celebration of self-care, radical rest, and abundance. Through heartfelt conversations, we explore what it means to live fully, freely, and with intention. Tune in for wisdom, laughter, and deep reflections that remind us: sweetness isn’t just a treat—it’s a way of life.

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8 episodes

episode Finding the Sweetness in Grief w/Natalie Guyton (Season Finale) artwork

Finding the Sweetness in Grief w/Natalie Guyton (Season Finale)

In this deeply personal and tender season finale, I sit down with my dear friend Natalie Guyton for a conversation that’s equal parts heartache and healing. We talk about what it means to find the sweetness in grief—especially after the unimaginable loss of our mothers. Natalie shares her journey of losing her mom and the soulful ways she's chosen to honor her memory—through celebration, creativity, and joy, rather than being swallowed by sadness. Together, we reflect on the parallel paths of our grief and how we've both discovered gentle ways to carry the love forward. This episode is for anyone navigating loss, searching for light in the shadows, or wondering if sweetness can still be found when your heart is aching. Spoiler alert: it can. And we're here to remind you how. ✨ Season 2 of How’d You Get So Sweet returns this June! Until then, stay connected by joining our mailing list for sweet updates, special announcements, and behind-the-scenes goodness. 💌 Got a “Sweet Moment” you’d love to share? We’re now accepting listener submissions to be featured and read on the podcast! Whether it’s a moment of joy, healing, growth, or just a reminder that life can still be sweet—send it our way. Email SweetMoments@holistree.com to submit your story. Thank you for joining us for this first season of How’d You Get So Sweet. We’re ending with full hearts and a few tears—of remembrance, of gratitude, and of love that never leaves.

17 Apr 2025 - 49 min
episode Cultivating Joy + Sweetness w/Lady Shepsa artwork

Cultivating Joy + Sweetness w/Lady Shepsa

In this episode, I’m joined by the divine Lady Shepsa—author, transformational coach, and Founder of Let Go Let Goddess [https://letgoletgoddess.com/]. Lady Shepsa takes us on a journey of joy, sensuality, and spiritual rebirth as she shares how she fully stepped into her womanhood and reclaimed her sweetness from the inside out. We talk about what it means to truly let go of what no longer serves you, and how that sacred release can make space for pleasure, purpose, and unapologetic joy. From navigating relationships to honoring the divine feminine, Shepsa’s story is both powerful and poetic—offering inspiration for any woman seeking to return to herself. Shepsa’s work at Let Go Let Goddess supports women in awakening their sensual power, reclaiming their voice, and transforming their lives through rituals, workshops, and intentional practices. She reminds us that cultivating joy isn't just an act of self-care—it's a revolutionary path to healing and wholeness. ✨ Connect with Lady Shepsa and explore her offerings at letgoletgoddess.com [https://letgoletgoddess.com/]. You’ll find her books, programs, and upcoming events designed to help you step into your own sweet transformation.

10 Apr 2025 - 45 min
episode Joy as Resistance: Let's just see what happens?! w/Malliron Hodge artwork

Joy as Resistance: Let's just see what happens?! w/Malliron Hodge

In this inspiring and joy-filled episode, we sit down with Malliron Hodge, Founder of Baddies with Business a platform and podcast celebrating bold, brilliant, and badass Black women in business. “Let’s just see what happens”, Malliron reminds us what it means to trust the process and lean into the magic of possibility. We talk about the recipe for cultivating community—what it takes to create spaces that feel like home, especially for Black women. Malliron takes us on a flavorful journey using the sweet tea analogy to reflect on her evolution toward sweet living—from processed white sugar to brown sugar to agave—each representing different seasons of growth, intention, and self-trust. Whether you're building a brand, nurturing your people, or simply seeking more sweetness in your everyday life, this episode will leave you feeling inspired, affirmed, and ready to stir up your own recipe for joy. 🎧 Tune in now, subscribe, and don’t forget to share with your sweetest friends! Connect with Malliron: 📲 Instagram: @baddieswithbusiness [https://www.instagram.com/baddieswithbusiness/] 🌐 Website: baddieswithbusiness.com [https://baddieswithbusiness.com/]

3 Apr 2025 - 41 min
episode Joy as Resistance: The Power of Ritual + Finding your People w/Mera Burton artwork

Joy as Resistance: The Power of Ritual + Finding your People w/Mera Burton

In this episode of How’d You Get So Sweet?, we dive deep into the power of Joy as Resistance with the one and only Mera Burton. Mera’s journey to finding her community through intentional rituals is nothing short of inspiring. She shares how creating sacred practices has helped her cultivate joy in everyday life and build meaningful connections with her tribe. Join us as we explore: ✨ The power of ritual in cultivating community and joy ✨ How joy itself can be an act of resistance and reclamation ✨ Mera’s personal journey of finding her sweet tribe and living with intention If you’re seeking ways to ground yourself in joy and connect with like-minded people, this episode is for you! You’ll walk away with practical tips for incorporating rituals into your life and feel inspired to embrace joy as a radical act of self-love. Connect with Mera on Instagram at @la_mera_mera xoxo and follow her journey of joy, community, and intentional living. Looking to deepen your own wellness journey and find your sweet spot in life? Visit  Holistree.com to explore our retreats, workshops, and coaching programs designed to help Black Women and Women of Color prioritize joy, rest, and community. If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your tribe!

27 Mar 2025 - 24 min
episode Joy as Resistance: A New Kind of Buzz – Nikki Tate’s Sweet Life artwork

Joy as Resistance: A New Kind of Buzz – Nikki Tate’s Sweet Life

What happens when you commit to real, lasting change? For Nikki Tate, that commitment led to a whole new way of life—and an unexpected business. In this episode of How’d You Get So Sweet?, Nikki shares her journey of transformation, from redefining her relationship with alcohol to creating The Poison Bar, a brand that reimagines what it means to indulge, without the hangover. We dive into: ✨ What she discovered about herself on the road to change ✨ The power of craving something different—and actually going for it ✨ How her commitment to sobriety unexpectedly sparked a business ✨ What sweetness looks like for her now This one is full of honesty, inspiration, and a reminder that sweetness isn’t just about what’s in your cup—it’s about how you choose to pour into yourself. Connect with Nikki Tate & The Poison Bar: Find her on all platforms at @thepoisonbar 🍸✨ 🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share to keep the sweetness flowing! 💛 #HowdYouGetSoSweet #TheSweetLifePodcast #ANewKindOfBuzz #PoisonBar #SweetListening #TransformationInMotion

20 Mar 2025 - 30 min
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