blooming in black

what if i ditched the blueprint?

what if we said f*#ck the blueprint? you know the blueprint, right? the life path you’ve been taught to take, the safe way, the “way everybody does it.” in this episode, we create space to ditch it completely, and consider what you’d want instead. we’ll talk through a simple question you can use to tear down blueprints in everyday moments and tips for building life with a blank canvas.  believe in our mission of helping black women build fulfilling lives now? here's 3 ways to help us out: * subscribe to the show! * send a friend a link to the show. * write an honest review on whatever app you're using to listen...we read each one and it helps us reach more listeners.  see what else we're up to at bloominginblack.com

how to become, and be right here, at the same. damn. time.

we’re back ya’ll! today we’re digging into something we know ya’ll lil ambitious behinds deal with – how to strive hard for the life you want...without missing out on deeply, fully enjoying the life that’s right in front of you. we dive into one question and a simple reminder you can use to ground yourself and find balance when you feel off-center. believe in our mission of helping black women build fulfilling lives now? here's 3 ways to help us out: * subscribe to the show! * send a friend a link to the show. * write an honest review on whatever app you're using to listen...we read each one and it helps us reach more listeners. see what else we're up to at bloominginblack.com

showing up as our full selves: part of the fight for equity

in this episode, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we ask how showing up as our fullest selves – in even the small moments that seem unimportant – is part of continuing the fight Dr. King and so many others started. we walk through one approach to help us show up more fully, and more freely, in those small moments that our ancestors sacrificed for. believe in our mission of inspiring black women to go after the lives they love? here's 3 ways to help us out: * subscribe to the show! * send a friend a link to the show. * write an honest review on Apple Podcasts...we read each one and it helps us reach more listeners. see what else we're up to at bloominginblack.com [http://bloominginblack.com]

are my goals based in fulfillment...or fear?

in this episode, we’re breaking down how to tell the difference between your inner voice based in fear and your inner voice based in deep, unwavering knowing. as we make our goals for this new rotation around the sun, it’s critical for us to ask ourselves – am i making this goal because achieving it will truly fill me up, or am i making it out of fear – fear of rejection, being left behind by my peers, being lonely? we walk you through a simple exercise that helps you ensure your goals are guided by that inner voice that always knows the path to abundance. believe in our mission of helping black women design fulfilling lives? here's 3 ways to help us out: * subscribe to the show! * send a friend a link to the show. * write an honest review on whatever app you're using to listen...we read each one and it helps us reach more listeners. see what else we're up to at bloominginblack.com [http://bloominginblack.com]

lessons from a year of prioritizing myself

brittany josephina started a blog on self awareness, self development and spirituality. by her sophomore year of college, it had 20,000 followers, including diddy and the kardashians. she blew up – getting hired to host workshops for universities while she was still a student. when she graduated, she already had a full time coaching practice. last year, she left the same digital space that catapulted her to success – no more twitter, instagram or any of the tools that had pushed her into the spotlight. she used that year to prioritize herself. that’s exactly what she shared in this episode – a long list of simple, realistic ways we can put ourselves and our needs first, every day. believe in our mission of inspiring black women to go after the lives they love? here's 3 ways to help us out: * subscribe to the show! * send a friend a link to the show. * write an honest review on Apple Podcasts...we read each one and it helps us reach more listeners. see what else we're up to at bloominginblack.com [http://bloominginblack.com]