In this episode of the Black Girl Fit Files, we sat down with Lasheca and Alicia, owners of Apartment 4 Lifestyle, a vintage handcrafted furniture space in New Orleans. We talked about how they turned their love for furniture into a business, the challenges they faced along the way, and how they're creating a unique shopping experience for their customers. Learn more about our guests: Apartment 4 Lifestyle Website | @apartment4lifestyle Created by @blackgirlspole | Hosted by @dalijahamelia blackgirlspole.com | dalijahamelia.com Join the official Black Girls Pole Community >> BGPConnect

Are you feeling burnt out or in a funk? In this solo episode, Dalijah talks about getting burnt out over social media. Thinking about the perfect life portrayed on these screens. All for likes? Thinking of this, she looks into practicing self-care and preservation to pull back to this life. Today's episode is sponsored by X-Pole, The leading pole and aerial based equipment company (and more) in this industry. Find our favorite poles right here and save 10% by using code FITFILES10  At www.xpoleus.com! Created by @blackgirlspole | Hosted by @dalijahamelia blackgirlspole.com | dalijahamelia.com Join the official Black Girls Pole Community >> BGPConnect

Starting out as a work-study at Body and Pole Dalijah Franklin has been teaching pole dance for 14 years and taught in 15 different countries. Her experience ranges from teaching ages 6 to 70 and dealing with a variety of different personalities. In this episode Dalijah shares with you the top six things she has learned along the way: 1. Know your shit and have the certifications. 2. you are not going to know everything and it will be ok. 3. Lead by example. 4. Get to know your students and spend a little time with them. 5. Keep it spicy. 6. Be yourself. This episode is sponsored by Mad Hippie Mad Hippie is our favorite skincare, suncare, and cosmetics company that makes products that are good for you AND the environment. Mad Hippie products are made with natural ingredients and they don't use any harsh chemicals or artificial fragrances. We absolutely LOVE using their products! As a follower of the Black Girls Fit Files Podcast, our friends at Mad Hippie are giving you 20% off your purchase using the link below: Promo link: Mad Hippie Listen to the episode to find out my favorite products! Created by @blackgirlspole | Hosted by @dalijahamelia blackgirlspole.com | dalijahamelia.com Join the official Black Girls Pole Community >> BGPConnect

This episode takes a look back at Berrion Berry, an excerpt from the full-length episode #52 "The truth about female hormones and optimizing your menstrual cycle with Berrion Berry". A conversation about going back to 7th-grade health class and discussing the four phases of your cycle. Today's Guest: TikTok. @berrionlberry | Insta. @berrionlberry | @optimizeyourflo optimizeyourflo.com | Podcast. Flow with Berrion Berry Created by @blackgirlspole | Hosted by @dalijahamelia blackgirlspole.com | dalijahamelia.com Join the official Black Girls Pole Community >> BGPConnect

Starting at a young age Shelly Murdock never had limitations on what they could do never letting anything stand in their way - giving that entrepreneur spirit at a young age. This entrepreneurial spirit led them to start working in clubs saving money and making DVDs to build their three studios, and a successful app. Shelly knows about growing through these hard times and working endless hours to build Fit2Flaunt into the brand you know today. Listen to this episode to find out how Shelly built her brand. Get 'em Goal - Stop, right now, make a vision board for this year, and keep it out so you see it regularly. Today's Guest: @fitbyshelly | @fit2flaunt | fit2flaunt.com | Created by @blackgirlspole | Hosted by @dalijahamelia blackgirlspole.com | dalijahamelia.com Join the official Black Girls Pole Community >> BGPConnect

Ever had that box in the back of your closet that you have been carrying around from place to place just to put it right back into the closet? During this episode, we talk with guest Rebekah who is a Professional Organizer. We also chat about the psychology of how people see their space. Rebekah has a true gift for being able to see a vision and take you on the journey to bring it to life. "Organize for Love" will transform your space from the inside out. Get 'em Goal - Find one thing in your space that you typically place anywhere. Give It a home, then commit to putting it there when you are done with it. Today's Guest: Insta: @organizeforlove | Pin: @organizeforlove | TikTok: organizeforlove www.organizeforlove.com | Created by @blackgirlspole | Hosted by @dalijahamelia blackgirlspole.com | dalijahamelia.com Join the official Black Girls Pole Community >> BGPConnect

This episode takes a look back at Shirin Eskandani, an excerpt from the full-length episode #50 "Healing through mindset work with Shirin Eskandani". A conversation about her journey from immigrating to Canada to getting the dream call to sing in the Metropolitan Opera. Today's Guest: @wholeheartedcoaching | wholehearted-coaching.com Wholehearted Coaching: The Podcast Created by @blackgirlspole | Hosted by @dalijahamelia blackgirlspole.com | dalijahamelia.com Join the official Black Girls Pole Community >> BGPConnect

For most women, periods are a monthly nuisance. But for Berrion Berry, they're an opportunity. Berri is on a mission to make periods more manageable and less taboo. During this episode, we talk about biohacking your menstrual cycle and transforming periods with food and nutrition. Berri shares her personal journey with managing her period and offers tips on how to make periods work for you. Whether you're looking to avoid period brain fog or simply want to feel more in control of your body, this episode is for you! Get em' Goal: Learn how to advocate for yourself. Today's Guest: TikTok. @berrionlberry | Insta. @berrionlberry | @optimizeyourflo optimizeyourflo.com | Podcast. Flow with Berrion Berry Created by @blackgirlspole | Hosted by @dalijahamelia blackgirlspole.com | dalijahamelia.com Join the official Black Girls Pole Community >> BGPConnect

During this episode, we spill the tea on all things SADA! Sammy and Dalijah talk about creating this new community space for movement and recovery from the ground up. Everything from selecting a name to hiring a lawyer for all the legalities of opening this type of space. We're learning the in's and out's, planning and waiting. The best part is we're sharing it with all of you - every step of the way! Join us once a month as we grow and cultivate a community where people can dance and feel safe but also have in house access to self-care and wellness practices. Listen now to learn more about this exciting new pole and wellness space! SADA: @sadaharlem | indiegogo.com Created by @blackgirlspole | Hosted by @dalijahamelia blackgirlspole.com | dalijahamelia.com Join the official Black Girls Pole Community >> BGPConnect

Immigrating to Canada at the age of four from Iran and having a supportive family, Shirin Eskandani was living the dream life. After performing in the Metropolitan Opera and learning that nothing outside of ourselves is ever going to heal us, she dove into Mindfulness, Mindset Work and started her own coaching business, Wholehearted Coaching. Today Shirin and Dalijah discuss how mindset work can help us heal, the importance of compassion for self in order to create lasting change, and tips for getting started with mindset work. If you're looking to improve your relationship with yourself, then this episode is for you! Get em' Goal: Say no to something you really don't want to do & say yes to something you want to do. Today's Guest: wholeheartedcoaching | wholehearted-coaching.com Wholehearted Coaching: The Podcast Created by @blackgirlspole | Hosted by @dalijahamelia blackgirlspole.com | dalijahamelia.com Join the official Black Girls Pole Community >> BGPConnect