The Truth About...Surviving the Holidays Part 1

The Truth About...Friendship

In this episode Dionne and Lauren are celebrating International Best Friend’s Day! After being friends for more than 20 years the ladies have definitely said some things to each that have stood the test of time. Be it light hearted or holding each other’s “feet to the fire” each shares three quotations that the other has said that has stuck with them over the years. If you're interested in hearing how this best friendship started, this is the episode. FYI there is talk of borrowed CDs and college dorm “etiquette”;) As always let us know your truth about… friendship. What has your friend said to you that you can’t forget? How did you meet your best friend? You can always connect with  us at: thetruthabout.est2022@gmail.com instagram.com/the_truth_about_est2022 [http://instagram.com/the_truth_about_est2022] Dionne’s Favorite Cognac Leather Mules [https://www.liberteleather.com/collections/woven-mules/products/tullum-woven-mule-cognac] Dionne’s Reading Carved In Ebony [https://www.amazon.com/Carved-Ebony-Lessons-Black-Women/dp/0764238868/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BLBMNXIU84NY&keywords=carved+in+ebony+young+reader+jasmine+holmes&qid=1690380025&sprefix=carved+in+ebony%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1] Lauren’s Favorite Noom App [https://www.noom.com/lp/weightLossGoal?cid=Cj0KCQjwiIOmBhDjARIsAP6YhSXzNcyGCjUHNPFwrZnFXqqDhkxXcdcTit8VTeoNMOsm9WfGPTGnjk0aAh72EALw_wcB&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiIOmBhDjARIsAP6YhSXzNcyGCjUHNPFwrZnFXqqDhkxXcdcTit8VTeoNMOsm9WfGPTGnjk0aAh72EALw_wcB&gid=52400241257%7C&group=brand-intent&lang=en&pos=&sp=google&step=pros&type=branded%7Cintent%7Ce&upv=3&utm_campaign=1355772182&utm_content=642133226131&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=g&utm_term=aud-634016527096%3Akwd-299095591416%7Cnoom] Lauren’s Reading Born a Crime - Young Reader's Edition [http://www.amazon.com/Its-Trevor-Noah-Stories-Childhood/dp/0525582193/ref=sr_1_3?crid=5B1EYX3AIBHY&keywords=born+a+crime+by+trevor+noah&qid=1690380090&sprefix=Born+a+%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-3]

The Truth About...Vacations & Staycations

In this episode the ladies are kicking off the summer and talking VACATIONS…staycations and day trips specifically. This conversation was sparked by this Forbes magazine article The Surprising Reason Staycations are the new Vacations [https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2020/09/04/the-surprising-reason-staycations-are-the-new-vacations/?sh=13188559140a] . The ladies dive into their own ideas of the benefits of staycations, tips about what makes them enjoyable and a staycation they have had that makes them want more. As always Dionne and Lauren would love to hear your truth about staycations. Do you enjoy staycations, do you have any staycation memories you would like to share? You can always connect with  us at: thetruthabout.est2022@gmail.com instagram.com/the_truth_about_est2022 [http://instagram.com/the_truth_about_est2022]   Links we mentioned in this episode: Get Out of Town television show [https://www.pbs.org/show/get-out-town/] Dionne’s Favorite The Accused [https://www.fox.com/accused/] Dionne’s Reading Magnolia Journal Spring 2023 [https://magnolia.com/shop/product/6876833316915/magnolia-journal-spring-2023/]   Lauren’s Favorite Hosanna Revival 5 Year Prayer Journal [https://hosannarevival.com/collections/one-thing-i-ask/products/one-thing-i-ask-5-year-prayer-journal-edinburgh-theme] Lauren’s Reading The Warmth of Other Suns [https://www.amazon.com/Warmth-Other-Suns-Americas-Migration/dp/0679444327/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684606654&sr=1-1]

The Truth About...Rest

It’s been a minute since the ladies have gotten behind the mic and the break was much needed. Today they talk about the different types of rest and ways that they have been resting during their time away. The idea for this episode was sparked by a recent article that Lauren read entitled, 7 Types of Rest [https://amshq.org/Blog/2022-12-21-7-Types-of-Rest]. As always they share what they are loving, and what they’re reading. Please feel free to connect with The Truth About... to share your truth as it relates to how you rest. Are you getting enough rest or could you use more? If you have any suggestions for the ladies about how you rest well please share. thetruthabout.est2022@gmail.com instagram.com/the_truth_about_est2022 [http://instagram.com/the_truth_about_est2022]   Links we mentioned in this episode: Dionne’s Favorite Hosanna Revival Five Year Prayer Journal [https://hosannarevival.com/collections/one-thing-i-ask/products/one-thing-i-ask-5-year-prayer-journal-edinburgh-theme] Dionne’s Reading The Wide Circumference of Love [https://www.amazon.com/Wide-Circumference-of-Love-audiobook/dp/B078WZ58L7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29VFRVCH56TO6&keywords=the+wide+circumference+of+love&qid=1682908548&sprefix=The+Wide+Cir%2Caps%2C1092&sr=8-1] by Marita Golden   Lauren’s Reading The Davenports [https://www.amazon.com/Audible-The-Davenports/dp/B0B2FKN961/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OXXYN9A305JT&keywords=The+Davenports&qid=1682908667&s=audible&sprefix=the+davenports%2Caudible%2C93&sr=1-1] by Krystal Marquis

The Truth About...Surviving the Holidays Part 2

Tis the season for festivities and cheer! In Surviving the Holiday Part 2 Dionne and Lauren talk about how they will survive the “forgotten” week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Again, the ladies share the things that they will and will not do during this week because this week should be relaxing. Remember it is ok to take time for yourself and treat yourself with some much needed attention as you enter into a new year. Please feel free to connect with The Truth About... how you survive the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. If you have any suggestions for the ladies they would love to hear from you!  thetruthabout.est2022@gmail.com instagram.com/the_truth_about_est2022 [http://instagram.com/the_truth_about_est2022] Links we mentioned in this episode: Dionne’s Links My True Love Gave to Me: 12 Holiday Stories [https://www.amazon.com/My-True-Love-Gave-Me/dp/1250059313/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AWJ5TPT0J4I3&keywords=my+true+love+gave+to+me+twelve+holiday+stories&qid=1671492597&s=books&sprefix=my+true+lo%2Cstripbooks%2C129&sr=1-1] Lauren’s Links The Christmas Spirit [https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Spirit-Novel-Debbie-Macomber/dp/0593500105/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FJ1Y2COVFKGZ&keywords=the+christmas+spirit+debbie+macomber&qid=1671492536&s=books&sprefix=the+Christmas+spir%2Cstripbooks%2C90&sr=1-1]

The Truth About...Surviving the Holidays Part 1

Tis the season for festivities and cheer! In Surviving the Holiday Part I Dionne and Lauren talk about how they will survive those few short weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The ladies discuss what they have the bandwidth for and the things that they are putting aside. Remember, just because you say “no” to something one year does not mean it’s always going to be “no”.  Join the ladies in December as they continue the conversation about surviving the “forgotten” week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Please feel free to connect with The Truth About... how you survive the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you have any suggestions for the ladies they would love to hear from you!  thetruthabout.est2022@gmail.com instagram.com/the_truth_about_est2022 [http://instagram.com/the_truth_about_est2022] Links we mentioned in this episode: Dionne’s Links ICE at Gaylord National [https://christmasatgaylordnational.marriott.com/?scid=cae7dfc5-152f-4871-854c-e9ee53deac2a&gclid=CjwKCAiApvebBhAvEiwAe7mHSBfaKdPNAbqBWcyV-KSr8gj3lLZJ_mPafpjlDJVDyiiHKucuLT_LlRoCiLwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds] Anatomy of a Fragrance [https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/anatomy-of-a-fragrance-rollerball-perfume?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=030&searchparams=q%3Danatomy%2520of%2520a%2520fragrance&type=STANDARD&size=One%20Size&quantity=1] Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcBKfSOKYdc] One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle [https://www.amazon.com/One-Italian-Summer-Rebecca-Serle/dp/1982166797/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1176W5YWWD4AY&keywords=one+italian+summer+rebecca+serle&qid=1669217047&sprefix=One+Itali%2Caps%2C1128&sr=8-1] Lauren’s Links Home Chef [https://www.homechef.com/the-best?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand&voucher=GA16&gclid=CjwKCAiApvebBhAvEiwAe7mHSGJJSr7o4n_YTRwNdKOimc9TL59JEdnrioPGrqaqvd5E-vZe6Cd_KBoCqEkQAvD_BwE] A Black Girl Will Save the World Podcast [https://ablackgirlwillsavetheworld.com/] In Five Years by Rebecca Serle [https://www.amazon.com/Five-Years-Novel-Rebecca-Serle/dp/1982137452/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/145-6965129-5453035?pd_rd_w=gZP3R&content-id=amzn1.sym.7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_p=7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_r=Z6197SMX5BZS8046M4VB&pd_rd_wg=WCxih&pd_rd_r=03bb6dda-49c9-432e-bed3-78f3220d52c6&pd_rd_i=1982137452&psc=1]