In this episode Kenisha and I have an authentic sisterhood conversation on what it means to be authentic with yourself and the world. We share our experiences of growing up in a Caribbean household as 1st generations and how it has shaped us into the women we are today. Kenisha openly shares what happened when she became more present with herself and stopped being the strong friend. 

Episode Highlights

• Having a rebel heart is part of authenticity
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• Learning to be more authentic with yourself 
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• Knowing your destiny is bigger than where you grew up. 
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• Being homeless as a child
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• Find your voice despite traumatic experiences
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• The benefits of travelling
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• Developing a world view as a child.
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• Growing up with parents who allow you to thing big and expand your imagination 
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• Financial literacy 
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• Coming from a lineage of trauma 

Special Guest: Kenisha B. McIntosh

Website

www.kenishabmcintosh

Facebook

Instagram

Kenisha B. McIntosh

My Tribe Essentials

I Am Enough Perfectionism Support Group

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In this episode I share my struggle and pain with perfectionism. I share what it is like to be in a perfectionism cycle that often has nothing to do with anyone else but me. My hope is that this episode will help you understand and see perfectionism from a different angle.

Resources Shared on Show

" I am Enough" - Perfectionism Support Group

Therapy for Perfectionism in Atlanta

Bianca Hughes Speaking Enquiry

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In this week's episode Dr Ayanna takes a brave step in sharing her story of overcoming financial anxiety. She authentically shares the impact of growing up without financial literacy, including leading her to make unhealthy money decisions and avoid paying debt for years. She openly shares the process she took to rewrite her money shame narrative and how she manages finances today.

Episode Highlights

• The identity we create around money 
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• Knowing you safe spaces
• Growing confident in being authentic
• Experiences of being a first generation Caribbean 
• Exploring your authentic self in college
• Various types of financial anxiety 
• Managing finances in college
• Rewriting your narrative regarding money shame 
• The pressure to meet financial expectations  of other people 
• Black women and money conversations

Special Guest: Dr Ayanna Abrams

Instagram

Dr Ayanna Abrams

Not So Strong

Facebook

Ascension Behavioral Health

Not So Strong

Website

Ascension Behavioral Health

Resources Shared on Show

Apps

Mint

You Need A Budget

Every Dollar

My Finance

Podcast

Journey to Launch

Clever Girl Finance

Nicole Walters Podcast

Optimal Finance Daily

Myleik Teele's Podcast

Websites

The Budgetnista

The Finance Bar

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In this episode I share my story on discovering what it truly means to "not compromise on your values". I dive into  defining compromise, values and preferences and how they are related. I highlight ways you can live a life that aligns with your values and connect more to your authentic self.

Episode Highlights

• Identifying the difference between values and preferences
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• The importance of identifying your values
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• Aligning your life with your core values
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• The impact of compromising on your values

Personal Values List

Value Sort Card Activity

www.biancakhughes.com

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Counseling/Mental Health Resources

Therapy Den

Therapy for Black Girls

Therapy for Black Men

Psychology Today

National Alliance on Mental Health

Mental Health Foundation UK

Mind UK

The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network UK

Sexual Assault Resources

Rainn

USA Free Helpline: 1 800 656 HOPE (4673)

Rape Crisis England & Wales

England & Wales Crisis Free Helpline: 0808 802 9999

Rape Crisis Scotland

Scotland Rape Crisis Free Helpline: 08088 01 03 02

In this week's episode I have an authentic conversation on the importance of emotional healing with Chimere Faulk, an entrepreneur in Atlanta, GA. She shares her journey of giving herself permission to cry and be gentle with herself, embracing her sensitive soul and giving her daughters space to experience their emotions. 

Episode Highlights 

• Trying to be everything to everyone
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• Hearing the message that emotions are weakness 
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• People needing your sensitive nature in the world
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• Not recognizing when you are not being vulnerable 
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• Healing through your children 
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• Women being hurt by their mothers
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• Entrepreneurship from a early age
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• Manifesting your life and the law of attraction 
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• Appreciating all parts of you 
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• Slowing down and being able to listen and connect 
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• Growing up without being taught how to handle your emotions or that your emotions are ok 

Special Guest: Chimere Faulk

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Chimere Faulk

Natural Hair Lady

Dr Locs

Facebook

The Natural Hair Lady

Dr Locs

Websites

Natural Hair Lady

Dr Locs

Resources Shared on Show

Strength Finder (Amazon Affiliate Link)

Onward (Amazon Affiliate Link)

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In this episode  Dr. Key Hallmon openly shares her journey of embracing vulnerability and how it has transformed her life. She drops many gems and wisdom that inspire you to take time to get in touch and learn about your authentic self.

Episode Highlights

• Life as a sensitive person
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• Losing a parent at a young age
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• Letting go of control through delegation
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• Taking time to see others
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• Making an impact as a form of generational wealth
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• Learning to be radically honest about what you don't know
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• Taking the mask of always being efficient
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• Exploring and discovering your parents

Special Guest: Dr. Key Hallmon

Instagram

Dr. Key Hallmon

The Village Market ATL

Facebook

Dr. Key Hallmon

The Village Market ATL

Website

The Village Market ATL

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The holidays can be both fund and exciting as well as lonely and sad for some people. In this episode I share some encouragement for everyone throughout the holidays. In addition, I share tips on holiday boundary setting.

Episode Highlights

• Defining boundaries
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• Boundary Planning
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• Accountability partner for boundaries

Free Journaling Prompts

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This is a special episode because it is a follow-up from a Facebook live interview I had with Jared Washington a few years ago regarding living with bipolar as a black male. Jared shares how life has been since the interview. We discuss making the decision to live a successful life and being a role model for his daughters. We also dive into the stigma of mental health, especially in the black community and ways to make change.

Episode Highlights

• Manhood 
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• Managing life with bipolar
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• Support system when you have a mental illness
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• Taking responsibility for a mental illness
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• Stigma of mental health 
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• Importance of educating the black community on mental illness
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• Educating the church in mental illness
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• Weed and Bipolar

Special Guest: Jared Washington

Resources Shared on Show

J.Washington Hope Instagram (Public)

Free Thought16 Instagram (Private)

First Facebook Live Interview with Jared

Counseling Resources

Therapy for Black Men

Therapy for Black Girls

Therapy Den

Psychology Today

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

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In this episode I discuss authenticity with Jasmin Forts, A Talent Acquisition Manager and Certified Career Coach in Atlanta, Georgia. She shares how a loving husband, safe spaces,  and entrepreneurship helped her become more authentic. We also dive into the importance of creating safe spaces for black women to ensure they are not suffering in silence.

Episode Highlights 

• Home being a safe place for authenticity
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• How not being authentic stunts your growth 
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• Entrepreneurship being a catalyst for authenticity
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• Dating yourself while married
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• Selfish not being a bad word 
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• Overcoming the anxiety of travelling alone
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• The importance of rest for black women

Special Guest: Jasmin Forts

Instagram:

Jobbing with Jas Instagram

A Sisters Siesta Instagram

Resources shared on show:

Book

The Year of Yes (Amazon Affiliate Link)

More Than Enough (Amazon Affiliate Link)

The Power of a Praying Mom (Amazon Affiliate Link)

Podcast

The Friend Zone Podcast

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In this episode I share on different things we can become attached to, such as outcomes, routines, fear of rejection, safety and more.  I  provide an imagination exercise on the impact of unnecessary attachments and how to begin the process of letting go.

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