The Truth About Trauma: How Childhood Pain Can Shape Your Life

PRETTY OPEN: How Financial Coach Brittany Charles Paid Off $39K in Debt in Just 8 Months

In this episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, personal finance coach and founder of Fiscally Responsible, Brittany Charles, shares the mindset shifts, financial strategies, and personal sacrifices that helped her and her husband eliminate $39,000 in debt in less than a year. From the emotional toll of living with debt to building healthier money habits and creating a path toward generational wealth, Brittany offers practical advice for anyone looking to take control of their finances. Connect with Eboné: The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase Here [https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com/shop]  Buy Eboné A Gift: Shop Now [https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2HZCGAJP16A48] Eboné PHG Storefront: Shop Now [https://www.amazon.com/shop/thephgpodcast?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfthephgpodcast_71AZCW3BCX4JXFERS3JA] Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com  [http://www.theyalltheone.com/] Website: www.prettyprivatepodcast.com [https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com] Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @prettyprivatepodcast TikTok: @prettyprivatepodcast The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe Here [https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Truth About Trauma: How Childhood Pain Can Shape Your Life

In this episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, Eboné sits down with her guest for a powerful conversation about surviving trauma, addiction, and the journey of reclaiming her life. Together, they explore what trauma is, how it can shape the way we see ourselves and navigate the world, and why it is sometimes misunderstood as mental illness. Eboné's guest shares her experiences with childhood trauma, being introduced to crack cocaine, the moments where she came close to losing her life, and the road that led her toward recovery and healing. Connect with Eboné: The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase Here [https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com/shop]  Buy Eboné A Gift: Shop Now [https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2HZCGAJP16A48] Eboné PHG Storefront: Shop Now [https://www.amazon.com/shop/thephgpodcast?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfthephgpodcast_71AZCW3BCX4JXFERS3JA] Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com  [http://www.theyalltheone.com/] Website: www.prettyprivatepodcast.com [https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com] Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @prettyprivatepodcast TikTok: @prettyprivatepodcast The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe Here [https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

PRETTY OPEN: From Depression & Anxiety to Becoming a Reiki Master Teacher w/ Jissel Ravelo

In this week’s episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, Eboné sits down with Reiki Master Teacher Jissel Ravelo for a conversation about healing, self-discovery, and the journey of reconnecting with yourself. Jissel opens up about growing up in a Dominican household in NYC, her experiences with chronic depression and anxiety, and how those challenges led her toward spirituality and becoming a Reiki practitioner. Jissel breaks down what Reiki is, where the practice comes from, the misconceptions surrounding it, and how energy healing can support emotional wellness alongside traditional mental health practices. She shares what it means to hold space for others while continuing to prioritize her own healing, and how her personal experiences shaped the way she guides others through their own journeys. Connect with Eboné: The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase Here [https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com/shop]  Buy Eboné A Gift: Shop Now [https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2HZCGAJP16A48] Eboné PHG Storefront: Shop Now [https://www.amazon.com/shop/thephgpodcast?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfthephgpodcast_71AZCW3BCX4JXFERS3JA] Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com  [http://www.theyalltheone.com/] Website: www.prettyprivatepodcast.com [https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com] Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @prettyprivatepodcast TikTok: @prettyprivatepodcast The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe Here [https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

PRETTY OPEN: Antoinette Henry on Jazmine Sullivan’s Heaux Tales & The Impact Behind Her Story

In this week’s episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, Antoinette Henry takes listeners inside the personal experience behind her appearance on Jazmine Sullivan’s Heaux Tales. As part of a project that sparked important conversations around the realities of women’s lives, Antoinette shares the moments, emotions, and experiences that shaped her story. She discusses the vulnerability of putting her truth into the world, the conversations that came afterward, and the perspective she gained from allowing herself to be heard. Connect with Eboné: The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase Here [https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com/shop]  Buy Eboné A Gift: Shop Now [https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2HZCGAJP16A48] Eboné PHG Storefront: Shop Now [https://www.amazon.com/shop/thephgpodcast?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfthephgpodcast_71AZCW3BCX4JXFERS3JA] Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com  [http://www.theyalltheone.com/] Website: www.prettyprivatepodcast.com [https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com] Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @prettyprivatepodcast TikTok: @prettyprivatepodcast The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe Here [https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

PRETTY OPEN: Thru the Eyes of the Hustler’s Daughter w/ Tashera Savage and Shontel Green

This week on Pretty Private with Eboné, inspiring rapper Tashera Savage and American Gangster: Trap Queens star Shontel Greene join the show to discuss their upcoming film, Thru the Eyes of the Hustler's Daughter. Inspired by true events, the film explores the realities of growing up in a family impacted by the drug trade and the lasting effects of childhood trauma, loss, and mental health struggles. Tashera and Shontel share what it was like bringing their family's story to the screen, the conversations they hope the film will spark, and how they navigated the challenges of reliving some of the most difficult moments of their lives. They also discuss their relationship as mother and daughter, the importance of telling authentic stories, and why this project is bigger than entertainment. Connect with Eboné: The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase Here [https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com/shop]  Buy Eboné A Gift: Shop Now [https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2HZCGAJP16A48] Eboné PHG Storefront: Shop Now [https://www.amazon.com/shop/thephgpodcast?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfthephgpodcast_71AZCW3BCX4JXFERS3JA] Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com  [http://www.theyalltheone.com/] Website: www.prettyprivatepodcast.com [https://www.prettyprivatepodcast.com] Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @prettyprivatepodcast TikTok: @prettyprivatepodcast The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe Here [https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.