Audrey's Gurls

Episode 14: Do It Scared

This month the gurls briefly speak on facing their fears. Rather it’s their career endeavors or taking part in risky adventures, at some point you have to run towards what scares you. In life there’s turbulence, some people experience it worst than others. What matters is how you overcome the waves and coast through it while feeling angst. You have to be confident in knowing you’ll land on your feet. The stories shared amongst the gurls are testimonies that proves the universe will work in your favor, just have to trust it.

EP. 13: Natalie - It Ain't That Glamorous

After five months of technical woes, we’re FINALLY kicking off the first live guest interview with celebrity hairstylist, Natalie Birdsong! The gurls are elated for you all to hear Natalie’s insight on entrepreneurship, personal, spiritual and financial growth. The gurls are still in awe from listening to Natalie’s transparent journey. Her energy is light and like a breath of fresh air. The humbleness and down to earth energy radiates as she shares business tips, pivoting from the corporate world to the beauty industry and her red carpet moments. She shared a wealth of knowledge on how to be strategic with any entrepreneurial endeavors so there’s something for everyone to take note of.  Natalie Birdsong, a prominent Celebrity Hairstylist, Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur, and highly influential Social Media Personality, is renowned for her impeccable expertise with her flawless sew-in hair weave technique. With an impressive career spanning over 15 years, she has firmly established herself as a dominant force in the realm of hair extensions through her extensive experience and educational background. Fanny Packs, you are in for a treat! The mission of Audrey’s Gurls is to keep us all motivated, create a safe space for expression, resources to explore financial freedom and to encourage us all to win while aligning with like-minded individuals. Specifically, Natalie’s words of motivation felt like a tight warm hug. We could all use that right about now. Cheers to thriving!  You Can Follow Natalie B.’s Socials Here:  Personal IG: @iamhairbynatalieb Hair Salon/Beauty Lounge: @bhautebeauty TikTok:  @iamhairbynatalieb Your Healthy Hair Journey Begins Here:  Salon: B. Haute Beauty Lounge  Address: 2150 S. Canalport Ave, Ste 4C-18, Chicago, IL   Website: www.hairbynatalieb.com *Currently Hiring*

EP. 12: Audrey's Gurl's Kinfolk (BHM)

Photographic memory, architecture, badassery, intellect, legacy, and passing tales. This episode is packed with stories of Audrey’s Gurl’s family tree to close out Black History Month. We hear many great stories of powerful and courageous stories. Why not share our own? The gurls made a pact to retell these stories and learn where they come from in honor of their grandmother, Audrey. Overtime they’ve been digging through archived photos, articles, and connecting with family to piece together their lineage. There’s so much they can share from entrepreneurship to gangster-like crazy moments. Little do they know, they’re just scratching the surface of their family’s legacy.

Ep. 11: Enough (Green Tea Segment)

YERRRRRR! What’s good Fanny Packs! We did our big one! We finally recorded our very first episode for YouTube. We're rookies at it but we’re going big this year! Yes, initially this was supposed to be posted in 2023 but hey, the universe had other plans.  Relationships, dating, celibacy, texturism; we uncovered it all in the first green tea segment for  episode 11. A link to our YouTube is added to the link in our bio. You can also listen to the audio version of episode 11 on all streaming platforms.  Man, what a year. We’ve experienced so much in 2023 with pivoting careers and navigating through grief. We appreciate you all for rockin’ with us, taking the time to listen and engage with us, it means the world. You could be doing a million other things with your time, and yet you carved out some time in your day for us. This year we’re hitting the ground running with content and more guests. We hope you all are starting the new year in great spirits. Disclaimer: Oh yeah, you’ll definitely hear some pitter patter, jumps and thumps throughout the end of episode 11, our mic wasn’t on so it picked up the sound of little Gav, Patrice’s son. We’re learning as we go so shout out to y’all for always giving us grace! And shout out to lil’ Gav for living his best life! Which is EXACTLY  what we plan to do all 2024, unapologetically!  *drops mic*

EP. 10: Branden & Marcus - American Dreamin'

Fanny Packs!!! WE’RE FINALLY BACK and with our latest episode! Still experiencing tech issues but we don’t want to keep sitting on this episode. ✨ EP. 10 Marcus & Branden - American Dreamin’  We interviewed Patrice’s brother, Branden and her husband, Marcus. Although they have different lifestyles, these two men have so much in common. From household dynamics, losing a parent at an early age to growing up in the Midwest where resources were limited and adversity was at the forefront in Black communities. And still, they’ve prevailed!  These two men have a wealth of knowledge. From college grads to businessmen navigating through fatherhood. Not only do they share advice on how to pivot and get ahead, they express vulnerability with sharing their coming of age experiences.