A Space for Growth: Presented by Our Communal Diary

In this episode, we dive into our personal experiences with body image in both dance and gymnastics growing up, managing our own personal expectations against the expectations in the media, loving ourselves through insecurity and more. TW//: eating disorders

In this episode we’re talking post-grad expectations. Where we are in our lives now 8 months out of college v where we thought we would be in college. We dive into managing our finances, making friends as adults and living up to our own v societies expectations.

Introducing the four part Brand Building Series, presented by Our Communal Diary.

Throughout this podcast series, A Space for Growth co-hosts will be joined by a selection of inspiring guests, to discuss the beginning journey of an entrepreneurial venture: Finding & Monetizing Your Passion, Building the Brand, Diversifying your Portfolio, and Maximizing your Reach through Social Media Marketing.

On this episode we connect with Quentaya Peoples - founder of The Nail Engineer about her passion for design, starting her business, Instagram marketing and engineering.

In this episode we discuss the aspirational appeal of luxury, the myth that Black women are less relatable when they have nice things, colorism, influencer-ship and the phenomenon of Black women having to explain why they have nice things.

In this episode we dive into the nuances of breakups, remaining friends with exes, pressure to be in relationships and more - by reading YOUR opinions. Join us in the episode for you, by you.

We hear the phrase “mental health” throw around a lot - but what does it mean? Join us in an opening conversation around our journey to understanding ourselves. Today’s conversation does contain content surround anxiety, depression and eating disorders.

Friends - our chosen family. In this episode we dive into our childhood best friends, why our platonic relationships are so important to us and friendship green/red flags.

Transitions are periods of time where we move from one phase of life to another. In this episode, we touch on our acclimation to college, mental health, starting over and the worst advice we’ve received on moving on.

What comes to mind when you hear the word “beauty” - is it certain people? Is it an energy? Join our conversation on beauty, discovering desirability, social media, and routines that make us feel like the most beautiful versions of ourselves.

Welcome everyone to the A Space for Growth community - an Our Communal Diary Production. We are so excited to share our thoughts, opinions and personal growth journeys. Get to know your hosts Pilar Burgess & Zoe Evans as we embark on this experience together.