Reflect. Relate. Release.

Passion and Future

In this day and age, social media often makes us feel like we have to be millionaires before we turn 25 with our entire career planned out the second we graduate from college in order to be successful. I'm here to tell you that's not the case! It's okay to have some uncertainty and take the time to find what your passions are and apply them to your life. Our guest today is my cousin Myah Davie. Myah and I talk about how we found our passions through different paths and the journey we have taken to incorporate them into our careers. Along with career, Myah shares some tips from her life coach on how to create the life you want for yourself in the future. Resources for additional help: "How To Create The Exact Life You Want"  https://www.forbes.com/sites/alysonkrueger/2014/06/14/how-to-create-the-exact-life-you-want/?sh=366235e078ce A 12 week guided manifestation journal to assist you in writing down your life goals:  https://lovetplanners.com/products/manifesting-journal?_pos=1&_sid=3d7a7cca6&_ss=r&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=12350075679&utm_content=131886919612&utm_term=manifestation%20notebook&gadid=542400754465&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-daUBhCIARIsALbkjSaSnpMdQfx7FtORGgXzmI0GUxIhEHpUWUCwqFG_9ryDZS3ize2I_yQaAlgDEALw_wcB

You, Yourself, and more YOU!

What does self love look like to you? How do you show yourself love on a daily basis? Do you know what your personal boundaries are? Our guest today is Tiyah Snell, a close friend of mine who has been like a sister. In this episode, Tiyah and I discuss what self love looks like to us and the importance of prioritizing yourself and your feelings over other's. Resources for additional help: "The Power of the Black Woman's Self Love Journey" by Denise Francis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh-M0FzgMcw "What Self Love Looks Like For Black Women" https://www.badassblackgirl.com/post/what-self-love-looks-like-for-black-women

Body Image and Sizeism

Often times, it is so hard to feel confident about how you look in the mirror. Approximately 91% of women struggle with their body image according to dosomething.org. Today's episode dives into the social constructs placed upon women to achieve unrealistic beauty standards in relation to the body. Our guest today is Dr. Caroline Gomez. Dr. Gomez is a clinical psychologist at the University of Miami who specializes in emerging adulthood including identity formation and relationship building. Today we discussed what body image and sizeism looks like for us and strategies to reframe your mindset. Resources for additional help: "Sizeism Is Harming Too Many Of Us: Fat Shaming Must Stop": https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201708/sizeism-is-harming-too-many-us-fat-shaming-must-stop "What's The Difference Between Body Positivity and Body Neutrality?" https://health.clevelandclinic.org/body-positivity-vs-body-neutrality/

Navigating a PWI

How do you overcome the everyday struggles of attending a Predominantly White Institution (PWI) as a minority student?  Our guest today is Caroline Jacques, a second year grad student at the University of Miami in the Higher Education program. In this episode, Caroline and I discuss our personal experiences with microaggressions and racism at our institution and how we cope.  Resources for additional help: "A Survival Guide For Students of Color at PWIs": https://www.blackenterprise.com/survival-guide-students-color-pwi/ "College Students of Color: Confronting the Complexities of Diversity, Culture, and Mental Health": https://www.higheredtoday.org/2018/04/02/college-students-color-confronting-complexities-diversity-culture-mental-health/

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome

What is impostor syndrome? So many women experience the symptoms of impostor syndrome without even knowing what it is.  Our guest today is Ms. Kennedy Robinson. She is the assistant director of the Multicultural Student Affairs office at the University of Miami and creator of Enough, an organization that strives to create village-based community and unify all women of color on campus. In this episode, we discuss our own experience with impostor syndrome, how it disproportionately effects women and women of color and how we overcome it.  Resources for additional help:  An article from the American Psychological Association on strategies to overcome impostor syndrome.   https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/06/cover-impostor-phenomenon.  A Ted Talk by Dena Simmons on how students of color confront impostor syndrome. https://www.ted.com/talks/dena_simmons_how_students_of_color_confront_impostor_syndrome?language=en