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Welcome back to a brand new episode of Call Your Sister Podcast! This week sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge reflect on the past year as they celebrate their 1 year anniversary! insert splash of confetti here lol

Episodes mentioned are:

Episodes 3 and 4, where these lovely sisters discuss toxic relationships and not only toxic relationships with other people but how you can be toxic to yourself too!

Episode 26, What do guys really need in relationships? This episode was featured by Ebony McNeil and Jeez Pattison where they spilled the tea about what men need. Did you know they like to be complimented alot too? No? Well, sisters Astrid and Alex invite to listen in the this candid conversation.

Last but not least Episode 24, what money mindsets are you leaving in 2020? In this episode sisters Alex and Astrid discuss living in abundance rather than living in scarcity. Alex shares how much she struggles to use up her vacation days and Astrid schools us all on stocks!

Here's to 1 year down podcasting! We couldn't be here without you! Thank you!

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In this solo episode cohosts/sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge discuss the need to prioritize our mental health no matter the cost, for benevolence. Simone Biles and Sha’Carri Richardson are two athletes that have paved the way for minority women to prioritize their mental health.

They continue to be strong leaders for our BIPOC community by simply being able to admit that they are not made of steel. They are human beings before they became athletes and their athletic ability is a gift that will always belong to them even if they are not competing. Simone Biles and Sha’Carri have been through very tough times that warranted the need to reconnect with their mental health. Sha’Carri lost her mother and resorted to smoking weed which led to her suspension. While Simone Biles dropped out of the olympics. They both showed us that they are really the goat!

It’s time for women to start seeing themselves as the goat of their mental health and understand that if the mind isn’t strong our delivery of everything will weaken. So take the time you need sis! Sha’Carri Richardson and Simone Biles we still believe in you.

Finally, prioritize your mental health ladies, so everything around you can become better than before. Take what you need and leave what no longer serves you from this episode. Just promise that no matter what the world says you will not apologize for prioritizing what you need right now!

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If you lost everything what would you do first? Would you cry? Would you blame the universe? Or would you ask the universe how can I serve people who need my gifts?

Not many of us would’ve chosen the latter but Maria Guadeloupe (aka Tia Maria) the host of Cafe y Consejos, did. She chose to look within and find the answers she needed to go from an unemployed nurse to a pastor supporting same sex marriages and a podcast host. She shares her journey of finding her calling. What it means to be spiritual and how the universe responded with more fulfillment she never thought possible.

Maria goes by Tia Maria because she is that auntie with the most soothing voice to remind us with a cup of coffee, that no storm last forever. Follow Maria and listen to her podcast and don’t forget your cup of coffee.


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Ready? And Action!!!

Who wouldn’t want to see themselves on the big screen? Imagine yourself driving up to Netflix headquarters and getting a deal! Aye! We can all dream big but… the reality sis is everyone starts somewhere way smaller.

So sisters (Astrid Ferguson & Alexandra Hodge) interview Arilyn Martinez Cora who is an entrepreneur, educator, and filmmaker from Puerto Rico. Who has been producing and directing films in the U.S and her native country for almost a decade.  She even co-produced the TV show special Empowering Women In Media Panel—a collaboration with the company Girl Love Yourself Now and Manhattan Neighborhood Network. Her passion has been promoting and informing the community about the Latinx entertainment world in film, empowering women through education media, television and online platforms. 

Arilyn Martínez Cora is the Founder/Director of the Latino Film Market Inc. (LFM). The Latino Film Market is a woman-run 501c3 not-for-profit that provides information about film distribution to the Latinx filmmakers since 2017.  Through the LFM, Martinez Cora has assisted in the sell of 5 short-films and 1 feature film. 

The truth is the red carpet isn’t rolled out on the first script or short film filmmakers produce. So listen to this episode and if you’re an aspiring filmmaker in need of some guidance hit up Arilyn @Latinos Film Market. Ready? Action!

https://www.latinofilmmarket.org/

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Are you single, over the age of 30 and with no kids? Have you been feeling like maybe it’s you? Felt like you missed your train to a happy marriage and white picket fence?

Welp, sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge have news for ya! You’re not alone and single is the new wave. Amanda Alonzo aka Mandi Rose the host of Brunch Talks Podcast, joins us to tell us how she broke her twelve year engagement and loving her thirties being single without kids. We discuss normalizing being single and the pressures society place on women, in particular Latina women to hurry up and get married. We ask for what? And explore if silently we’re competing for an illusion or fostering the insecurity that without a husband and children we have no value as women. Listen and support Amanda and her Brunch Talks as she explores more of these topics on her podcast.


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Work from home job! Hiring freelancers!!! Apply today and start making money! Have you heard or seen those posts?

If you have, listen to this episode with hosts Alexandra Hodge (little sis) explaining to (big sis) Astrid Ferguson her recent scam experience. The scammers are getting clever and it’s important to learn their crafty ways and what to do if you ever get scammed. The sad truth my friend, you will get scammed at least once in your lifetime. The evolution of technology has opened opportunities for con artists around the world to impersonate anyone. Shoot we looking at scammers on Instagram right now! So be vigilant sis and do not allow your desires like Alex did fog your judgement.

Money laundering is real and listening to scammer stories like Alex help us become aware of new schemes. Don’t get scammed like Alex and share it with other sisters you know who are looking for remote/work from home jobs. Knowledge is power so share the wealth.
Be on the lookout for scammers!

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In this episode Astrid Ferguson speaks with Shakira Williamson to learn about her coming out and love story with her wife Adrianna Williamson. It isn’t often you get to catch up with a childhood friend and learn about her sexuality transition. It’s a commonly uncomfortable conversation that doesn’t naturally occur prior to high-school. Especially, not a coming out story.

Learn how Shakira tried to be straight to appease her parents while knowing as early as eight years old that she liked women. How she learned to surrender and it lead to finding her wife Adrianna. Finally learning to accept herself as she is without hiding any pieces of her divine femininity and establishing her Viva Fit 30 day challenge.

In this episode you will hear how painful it can be pretending to be someone you’re not to keep those around you comfortable. While simultaneously, finding everything you need when we stop trying to make sense of life and just begin living. Join Shakira’s Viva-fit 30-day challenge and wish her and her wife Adrianna Williamson, well wishes on the commencement of their marriage via Shakira Instagram

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In this episode sisters Astrid Ferguson and Alexandra Hodge speak with Salem Islas-Madlo who is a holistic energy coach about her identity battles being both European and Latinx.  As a Holistic Energy Coach, she supports women and femmes in transition to reclaim and embody their deep wild nature. She believes by reconnecting to Mother Earth, it is absolutely possible to thrive and flourish in life with a sense of grounded wholeness. We have a deep conversation about reclaiming our wildness and many layers of our womanhood that is heavily tied to identity & redefining culture.

Salem shares what her clients typically receive from her deep wild coaching will and how her Yaqui roots influences her coaching. As deep as the convo is in this episode, it is also fun and funny. So listen till the end to get Salem’s guacamole family recipe. It’s nothing like you’re used to, we promise. Be sure to support Salem or get a free coaching session with her @ https://instagram.com/deepwildcoaching


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A funny yet candid episode between two sisters discussing motherhood, teenagers, and genuine concerns raising a child in the suburbs. Astrid is the mother of two boys, one being a teenager who clearly doesn't know much about the street life. She is also struggling with understanding when to let go and when to protect her son from the peer pressures that plague the youth of this generation.

One of them being social media and access to things too early (vape pens e.g.). While this is a funny episode between Alexandra and Astrid they genuinely have concerns with raising boys in this new era and in the suburbs. They also pivot in ways they feel they can share good habits around things like separation anxiety with your phone. Alexandra shares, she started leaving her cell phone at home while running errands. Would you be capable of leaving your phone at home on purpose?

Listen up as we share some good habits to set boundaries with your phone and our genuine Afrolatina mom concerns for our boys.


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In today's episode sisters Alexandra Hodge and Astrid Ferguson discuss their recent sister trip to Atlanta and bring awareness to World Narcissistic Awareness Day.

1. June 1st is World Narcissistic Awareness Day 
2. https://psychcentral.com/lib/narcissistic-abuse-affects-over-158-million-people-in-the-u-s#1 
   1. Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional and psychological abuse. It is primarily inflicted by individuals who have either narcissistic personality disorder (NPD, which is characterized by a lack of empathy), or antisocial personality disorder (ASPD, also known as sociopaths or psychopaths), and is associated with the absence of a conscience (Listen to episodes 3 & 4 if you want to learn more about possibly being in a toxic relationship and or our commentary episode 27 where we discuss the netflix special of Malcolm and Marie) 
   2. Approximately one in every 10 people is walking around without a conscience, or at best, lacks empathy. According to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the prevalence in the general population for antisocial personality disorder is estimated at 3.3% percent and the prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder is as high as 6% percent.
   3. There are approximately 326 million people in the U.S. (The U.S. population has increased) and 6% percent of them have narcissistic personality disorder, which equals 19,560,000people. If each of those people narcissistically abuse just five people during their lives, that amounts to an additional 97.8 million people!
   4. If you apply the same formula to the world population using the current population estimate of 7.5 billion, are you ready for this?
   5. 3.3% of 7.5 billion = 247,500,000 people with antisocial personality disorder
   6. 6% of 7.5 billion= 450,000,000 people with narcissistic personality disorder
   7. 247,500,000 + 450,000,000 = 697,500,000 people who lack empathy, or are without a conscience. If each of those people narcissistically abuse just five people during their lives, the tally of potential damage affects over 3.4 billion people!
3. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/world-narcissistic-abuse-awareness-day-2017-to-feature-free-week-long-telesummit-300459442.html 
   1. Some typical characteristics of narcissistic abuse include, but are certainly not limited to:

• Dominance 
• Manipulation 
• Intimidation 
• Emotional coercion 
• Withholding 
• Dishonesty 
• Extreme selfishness 
• Guilt mongering 
• Rejection 
• Stonewalling 
• Gaslighting 
• Financial abuse 
• Extreme jealousy 
• Possessiveness

1. "[o]ver 158 million people are negatively affected by narcissistic abuse. That's more people than are affected by depression, yet there is a lack of public education and awareness campaigns about it."

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