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In this episode sisters (Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson) catch up on a few life events and discuss the Supreme Court case that appeared uncertain about how to handle a federal law that denies disability benefits to U.S. citizens living in Puerto Rico. Yes, many are unaware that many of the federal benefits that U.S. Citizens take for granted are denied to US territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, The Virgin Islands and many more.

Therefore, in this episode discussions include what a territorial segregation case is and how for many years the US has denied/excluded territories like Puerto Rico from receiving the same benefits as citizens on the mainland. If the supreme court agrees to reversing this law, more than $2B would be owed to US citizens living in Puerto Rico. A crucial decision that would affect more than 700,000 people.

Moral of the story... check your benefits sis before changing addresses. The US has a way of cutting benefits for those who don't live in the mainland. It is not fair but when was law ever meant to be fair? Do your homework before losing your insurance and benefits you've worked so hard for.

Read all about the ongoing case on the Hill below:
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/580732-supreme-court-grapples-with-excluding-puerto-rico-from-federal

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In this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss social media, Facebook and Instagram to be precise. What is going on with Facebook and why do they continue to sell customer data without permission?

How the algorithm changes and profit before human concern is the sole driver behind social media (giants like Facebook). Remaining on the app to sell us things is the apps main objective, while making a ton of money on small business owners trying to develop a community/business. So what’s the solution?

We raise the question; should we really be on social media? What are we gaining from social media and is it worth it?

Reference:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/25/tech/facebook-papers/index.html

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Hey CYS! Really? Have you been feeling the blues?

Don’t worry in this episode we talk all about feeling SAD-Seasonal Affective Disorder. Ever notice yourself feeling kinda down at the same time every year? Some may call it the winter blues. Others experience it in between seasons.

In this episode, sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss the common symptoms of SAD and tips to overcome it. If symptoms persist and become unbearable we always recommend therapy. If you are interested in learning more about SAD or to see if you are experiencing it please visit better up.

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In this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge interview Anwar White the Founder of the Get Your Guy coaching program and host of the "Get Your Guy Coaching" podcast. He is a Certified Dating and Relationship Coach who has helped thousands of smart and successful women, specifically, women of color heal their hearts, date effectively, and get their guy!

We decided to bring in the pro and ask what is really getting in the way of getting our guy.? Why is dating so difficult especially during the pandemic and how can we set stronger boundaries in our relationships? While getting your guy is a big promise and solely depends on how much we value finding the guy, love is something we all deserve whether we have the guy or not. So listen and notice somethings in need of a little tweak so you can find the guy that’s right for you.

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In this episode sisters, Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss the Netflix series The Smart Money Women with sister-friend Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs. We highly recommend this Netflix series based in Lagos, Nigeria. Not only did we enjoy all the great tips and deep conversations-- but the outfits and food is to die for!

The series is based on Arese Ugwu's book. In this series we become fully immersed in the lives of five girlfriends (Zuri, Lara, Tami, Adesuwa, and Ladun). This series allowed us to see how our relationships can either foster our poor spending habits or inspire us to create smart money habits. Cheyenne is a screenwriter and works in film, so naturally, she loves highlighting films like these that cause us to raise our eyebrows and look inward.

We discuss which character we related to the most (Zuri, Lara, Tami, Adesuwa, or Ladun) and why. We share how Astrid felt incredibly close to Lara, the tough oil and gas executive, who takes care of her entire family to only feel unappreciated and disrespected. We discuss the difference between helping and enabling family members. The importance of having an LLC when you own a business and what to consider when opening up a joint account with a significant other.

This one is a mouthful and you won't want to miss. Then go watch the Netflix series The Smart Money Women and tell us your thoughts! We love having discussions with sister-friends!


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This episode is jam packed with a few heavy discussions sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson decide to tackle. They take on a casual discussion on performance reviews and the inconsistency in performance reviews. So if you’re getting ready to go through a performance review this conversation might help you.

Then sisters tackle the complicated history of Haiti and what’s been going on at the border. The discussion includes the recent events in Haiti that has led to them to seeking asylum.

Lastly, R. Kelly found guilty for racketeering and human trafficking. The victims are finally receiving justice. How many didn’t want to know is the better question.

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In this episode we are switching it up with Astrid Ferguson leading us with some coaching tips to help us embrace life transitions. Whenever we are reaching a new phase in our lives we go through a rough transitional period. We deal with so much doubt and discomfort it’s hard to find clarity. During this period we can experience anxiety, depression, and disconnect from the world.

The tips shared in this episode will help us make better choices by finding clarity. Make sure to do the exercises shared if you are going through a change and need a little untangling. For more tips visit Astrid Ferguson website. Her blog has tons of tips. Lookout for some upcoming masterminds and let us know if you’d like to hear more of these older sister talks. 🙃 Or what would you call these talks #cysnation ?

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In this episode we (Alexandra and Astrid) discuss dating a single mom in 2021. After reading a Kevin Samuels fan personal statement—dating a single mom should only be optional if she gives full custody of her child(ren) to her baby daddy. Now, this is not new. Single mother’s have been accused of many frowns throughout history. Alex and Astrid understand the dating scene can be quite cruel towards single moms.

As if being a single parent isn’t hard enough, we add shame and judgement making single parents (mostly single moms) feel hopeless in the love department. Listen as these two sisters discuss the importance of  re-considering how to date in 2021. Women are becoming more independent while men, well…are still expecting submission.

It’s a tug of war and love doesn’t seem to be winning. Kevin Samuels fans believe in his ideology that prestige and image is what everyone must aspire to have or relinquish to mediocrity. Mediocrity includes being a single mom who should settle for whatever because she is considered perished goods.

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In this episode sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss why dating is so hard. We debate about the importance of keeping your options open leading up to marriage or in a fully committed relationship. How dating life has changed and how flexibility becomes the most important factor to finding happiness, especially if dating during a pandemic.

It's no secret, we have all experienced being deceived and lied to. Most of us struggle identifying what we truly seek in a relationship. Some of us have a difficult relationship with ourselves, let alone a partner. In this new generation transparency is the number one thing people value. However, have we ever really truly discussed what being completely transparent means and how we react to those who are fully transparent? Ever noticed How easy it is to check off honesty before loyalty? How kindness is repeatedly viewed as a weakness because we desire edgy, cool, familiar, and reject opening ourselves to a new outlook? Alexandra seems to struggle finding dating as an opportunity for discovery. She appears to be very judgemental and feels that this new generation is too open.

Astrid speaks from a lens of longevity and what it means to look beyond dating as she is happily married. So with two opposing views these sisters discuss and agree that what used to work no longer works today. Settling is what many of our parents and older family members used to do. So Astrid challenges that if the idea is not to join the likely 50% of divorces, maybe we should reconsider how we approach dating.? At least that is the premises of this discussion between two sisters with very opposing views.

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In this episode Astrid Ferguson (the big sister) speaks with Nancy Paloma Collins
the founder of Paloma Therapy about the myths and misconceptions of culture. We get into deep conversation about the things we allow because of our culture.

We discuss why conversations can be difficult due to the cultural norms we have passed down through generations. Some of those abnormal cultural norms include silencing those who challenge the status quo, accepting machismo as part of the culture, and internalizing abuse because we only see it as a domestic relationship issue.

Nancy Paloma Collins is a conversation starter and a therapist who focuses on providing services to Afrolatinos and LGBTQIA+ community. Her hope is to challenge what we define as a culture and redefine our values and norms that encompasses our whole true selves. Make sure to continue the conversation by following her on Instagram or by visiting her site.


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