Call me Yaa

Mini Episode: Finding Your Authentic Voice as a Black Woman Writer

This mini episode explores the challenges faced by Black women writers in embracing their authentic voices and overcoming criticism. We delve into the complexities of finding one's voice in the face of external criticism and internalized narratives that can impact your authenticity on the page. Writers, do you have tips on finding your authentic voice? If you have a question about storytelling, wellness, publishing or life as a Black woman writer you can email Contact@spokenblackgirl.com [Contact@spokenblackgirl.com] and we might answer your question on the show! Takeaways * Embracing authentic voice * Overcoming criticism

Public Speaking as a Path to Healing with Dr. Laura Louis

On the latest episode of the Healing Entrepreneur Podcast, we have Dr. Laura Louis, a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of international speaking experience. In a world where the hustle and grind often overshadow mental well-being, Dr. Laura Louis highlights the importance of self-care, particularly for entrepreneurs and speakers. Her experience in mental health allows Dr. Louis to share invaluable insights on recognizing burnout and fostering a supportive environment.

A New Direction / A Soft Black Woman's Journey to Spiritual Entrepreneurship

This episode starts with a message from the host as she embarks on a new season. In this episode, Yaa shares her journey of balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and creativity while navigating the challenges of ADHD, and she talks about bringing more personal storytelling and creative expression to the podcast. In the second half of the show, enjoy a reading from the Spoken Black Girl Substack essay "A Soft Black Woman's Journey to Spiritual Entrepreneurship". You can read here: https://substack.com/@spokenblackgirlmag [https://substack.com/@spokenblackgirlmag]?

Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative by GG Renee Hill

In this episode of the Healing Entrepreneur podcast, we interview GG Renee Hill, a writer and creative coach, about the transformative power of writing and the concept of Story Work from her new book Story Work: Field Notes On Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative. GG shares her personal journey of using writing as a tool for healing and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of reframing narratives and embracing vulnerability. The conversation explores guiding principles for personal narrative writing, the significance of self-care in maintaining creative consistency, and practical writing prompts for reflection. GG's upcoming book, 'Story Work,' is highlighted as a resource for those looking to navigate their own stories and find empowerment through writing.   Get the book! : https://www.allthemanylayers.com/books [https://www.allthemanylayers.com/books]

Call me Yaa

This is the last epsidoe of Season 1 of the Healing Entreprenuer Podcast! I can't believe I made it to ten episodes! I have  so much more to share! We will be back in September. For now tune into "Call me Yaa". I start with some updates about Spoken Black Girl Issue 6 Beauty then get into name talk! This episode talks about how renamed myself Yaa on my 33rd birthday as a gift to myself. The name connects with my lineage and reminds me of my power! Have you ever thought of adopting a new name? What would it be and why?