Claiming Space ✧ the podcast

A few weeks ago, I woke up and realized that what I've been living through for the past 18 months could becalled a Chaos timeline.

After I came to this realization, I thought -- What does that mean and how do I make my way through the chaos?

Today I have a very special episode on legacy, love, grief, joy, and inspiration.

Join me in honoring my daughter's life, her joy, and her sassy spirit.

Continue our family journey with a special tribute⁠ to Taisha from her brother pinned on my IG page.

How do we find that thing that brings us joy? That thing we can nurture and grow and use as an anchor to bring a smile to our face or bring calm in the moment. I call it stepping into me.

But what does that really mean?

For me it’s about allowing myself to be present and aware of the thing or things that bring me joy.

Let’s explore ways you can step into you.

Are you ready to join me in episode 11 to discover joy?

We all have dreams. Dreams of what we think we're going to do or who we're going to be.

My big dream… I wanted to be a writer.

I have never really revealed how much I wanted to truly be a writer. My writing projects were always a slow burn. And if I’m honest, a vision of me as a successful writer was always just that a vision.

But a dream can change, and your path can change.

Along the way, you can meet your literary idol, and she caninspire you.

Let’s chat about my inspiration, Toni Morrison, and what shemeans to me.

The beautiful thing about a memory is when it comes forward, the worry or pain or anxiety you may be feeling in the moment fades away.

And just for a moment a smile forms on your face, your shoulders release, and that smile spreads throughout your body. You can recall what you were feeling onthat day.

I have made a conscious choice to share memories with you that fill me with light because right now we need the light.

In episode 9, I’m sharing the joy of friendship, of hanging out for the afternoon in LA. You see you don’t need to be wealthy to enjoy cool things in LA, you just need to be creative. Your need to own your space. You need to move with confidence. And you need to strike a pose.

Join me while I share a story about an afternoon in my backyard. An afternoon in LA.

Club Gigi is a vibe, an experience, a memory, a movement and a joy generator.

I sing in my car and sometimes I dance in my car. Don’t judge. I use to make mix tapes when mix tapes were a thing and now, I make playlists. I’ve converted my favorite music that started out on cassette, I converted to CDs and now have digital copies.

And when the mood hits me, which it does all the time I make a new playlist.

In episode 8 let’s explore a few of my playlists and the artists that bring me joy.

Welcome to Club Gigi!

Welcome to episode seven.  

I've been back and forth about what I wanted to talk about this week. Do I stick with my original, planned story or do I pivot and share a topic that is weighing on me right now.

I have to admit, I’ve rearranged my podcast list several times because I want to stay in tune with my spirit and to authentically share stories that allow my words to flow from a place of truth, but most importantly I want the stories I share to inspire and spark reflection.

So, I went back to the episodes I outlined, rearranged them again and in some instances also retitled a few episodes, and I landed on a time that shaped who I am today.

That time when I was a member of the band, the marching band.

Let’s chat about the evolution of a flag girl.

This week enjoy this poem to meditate, reflect and pause...

Do you know what it feels like to be invisible?

Have you carried this experience with you throughout your life.?

In episode 6 I'm sharing two stories about being invisible.

You could call it the tale of two maids.

Both of these instances happened when I was a teenager, and I was basically invisible.

Take a listen and take what you need from this message.

Welcome to episode 5.

I’m going to pivot this week and chat about a few placesI’ve lived.

I captured these thoughts a few months ago and after relistening to the recording I wanted to share it just the way I initially recorded it.

It authentically captures how I was feeling in that moment.

So sit back and enjoy a story about the places I’ve lived.

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