Brandy Was Here the Podcast

In this episode I tackle a few listeners questions answering everything from my biggest failures to my dating life.

For more information on any of the courses and resources mentioned visit my website at www.BrandyWasHere.com

Also, I mention organizations I am actively supporting. Check them out below

Rich City Kids https://www.richcitykids.org/

Be-Imaginative Collective https://be-imaginative.org/

EAT Sports Foundation https://www.eatsportsfoundation.org/

This episode explores what it means to show up for yourself and how to allow others to show up fo you. I talk about what discipline looks like in real time, why being brutally honest with yourself is key and why physical proximity is important for growth.

Learn more at www.brandywashere.com

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This episode explores what it means to show up for yourself and how to allow others to show up fo you. I talk about what discipline looks like in real time, why being brutally honest with yourself is key and why physical proximity is important for growth.

Learn more at www.brandywashere.com

Creating safe spaces to dialogue, learn and heal are necessary in our communities. In this episode, I chat with two individuals who are dong just that.

Darius White is a first-generation college graduate turned English teacher with both a bachelor's and master's degree from Stanford University. Almost a decade into teaching, he works as a full-time high school English teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as serves as a board member for the San Francisco Education Fund, which aims to support students and families in the local public school system. He uses his classroom and social media platforms to invite activists, advocates, allies, and educators into radical collaboration, inclusion, and liberation work. Lastly, when he is not lesson-planning or grading, he is working on sharing his experiences as a Black male educator on his personal blog, www.justblackthoughts.com.
Instagram: theotherenglishteacher
Professional Services Website: https://www.theotherenglishteacher.com
Personal Blog: https://www.justblackthoughts.com
"It's Not in the Syllabus" Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/deonna-darius
Thought-Partner/Podcast Co-Host: Deonna Smith IG: @deonnasmith

Myisha T is an awesome and sometimes exhausted mom to 3 different-ability children. She is an anti-racism guide, mental health activist, speaker, and entrepreneur who is passionate about women’s mental wellness and empowerment. A passionate advocate for mental wellness, Myisha T believes that when people get real, they can begin to heal. She founded the “Check Your Privilege” (CYP) movement, an online community, and a series of workshops that support women all over the world in exploring their relationships with power, privilege, and racism. A proponent for womxn of color having access to healing she’s co-leads Brown Sisters Speak a mental health peer support and women's empowerment movement for BBIWoC. Find her online @myishathill @ckyourprivilege or https://checkyourprivilege.co/

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brandywashere.substack.com/subscribe

Creating safe spaces to dialogue, learn and heal are necessary in our communities. In this episode, I chat with two individuals who are dong just that.

Darius White is a first-generation college graduate turned English teacher with both a bachelor's and master's degree from Stanford University. Almost a decade into teaching, he works as a full-time high school English teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as serves as a board member for the San Francisco Education Fund, which aims to support students and families in the local public school system. He uses his classroom and social media platforms to invite activists, advocates, allies, and educators into radical collaboration, inclusion, and liberation work. Lastly, when he is not lesson-planning or grading, he is working on sharing his experiences as a Black male educator on his personal blog, www.justblackthoughts.com.

Instagram: theotherenglishteacher

Professional Services Website: https://www.theotherenglishteacher.com

Personal Blog: https://www.justblackthoughts.com

"It's Not in the Syllabus" Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/deonna-darius

Thought-Partner/Podcast Co-Host: Deonna Smith IG: @deonnasmith

Myisha T is an awesome and sometimes exhausted mom to 3 different-ability children. She is an anti-racism guide, mental health activist, speaker, and entrepreneur who is passionate about women’s mental wellness and empowerment. A passionate advocate for mental wellness, Myisha T believes that when people get real, they can begin to heal. She founded the “Check Your Privilege” (CYP) movement, an online community, and a series of workshops that support women all over the world in exploring their relationships with power, privilege, and racism. A proponent for womxn of color having access to healing she’s co-leads Brown Sisters Speak a mental health peer support and women's empowerment movement for BBIWoC. Find her online @myishathill @ckyourprivilege or https://checkyourprivilege.co/

Focusing on the present without worry about the future or past is what staying in the moment truly means. So how do we do this successfully?

In this episode I share my personal life hack for welcoming peace in my life through the practice of mediation and knowledge of self. I also dish more about human design theory, numerology, my obsession with astrology and letting go of toxic folks.

Visit www.brandywashere.com for information on courses, guides and accountability coaching.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brandywashere.substack.com/subscribe

Focusing on the present without worry about the future or past is what staying in the moment truly means. So how do we do this successfully?

In this episode I share my personal life hack for welcoming peace in my life through the practice of mediation and knowledge of self. I also dish more about human design theory, numerology, my obsession with astrology and letting go of toxic folks.

Visit www.brandywashere.com for information on courses, guides and accountability coaching.

I am sure you've heard of the term manifesting, but what does it mean? Many people have this superficial idea that if I simply think it and speak it then its mine. Yes, but also no. You have to manifest AND do the work.

In this episode I break down the definition of manifesting, debunk myths surrounding manifesting, share why manifesting is important and explain how you can use it to your advantage.

Also, grab your MANIFEST....BUT DO THE WORK tee or hoodie in collaboration with Chill and Grow Apparel on my website.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brandywashere.substack.com/subscribe

I am sure you've heard of the term manifesting, but what does it mean? Many people have this superficial idea that if I simply think it and speak it then its mine. Yes, but also no. You have to manifest AND do the work.

In this episode I break down the definition of manifesting, debunk myths surrounding manifesting, share why manifesting is important and explain how you can use it to your advantage.

Also, grab your MANIFEST....BUT DO THE WORK tee or hoodie in collaboration with Chill and Grow Apparel on my website.

This episode is all about what it takes to get your mind, body and soul in alignment. We discuss health, mindset, herbs and spices as well as how you can use meditation to boost your health.


Nate Flentroy better known as WantmoreN8 is an underground artist born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Richmond. He began recording music in high school though never released a project or even a visual for the next couple years. His spoken word like flow, unique subject matter, and beat selection make him stand out especially coming from an area with a specific expected sound.
Inspired by artists from both coasts and down south he has a well rounded ear and palate for music. In one verse he raps “Check my style I grew up on Mac Dre and Cameron Giles (Cam’ron)” giving ode to this wide range of inspiration. His latest EP’s 2018’s “The NigTape’ and 2019’s “Capricorn Son” are available now on streaming sites. His next project (untitled) is slated to release late 1st quarter 2020 is described as a blend of the previous two. “The NigTape was all the way left, Capricorn Son was all the way right, this next project blends both and captures my style and personality perfectly” he says when asked about the project. Make sure you follow his Twitter and Instagram at WantmoreN8 respectively.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/wantmoren8/
Website: https://www.realchillwantmore.com/


Rafee Smith is an indigenous activist and herbalist who's mission is to reconnect the indigenous American, classified as Negro Black & Colored, back to land history and Culture through education and the use of indigenous practices.

IG:https://www.instagram.com/autochthonsofamerica/
Website: https://www.autochthonsofamerica.com/

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brandywashere.substack.com/subscribe