Hand Me My Purse.

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FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin this episode has been in the making for a long time! I have been wanting to sit down and speak with a table full of veteran educators for a while. I wanted to discuss the state of education and what they feel is going on. It’s important to me to provide a safe and brave space for people to share their stories with the world - and so I did.  In this episode get to know the educators you will be hearing from, as they dive right into what they believe is one of the biggest obstacles schools in underserved communities are facing today.

I had 7 fellow educators to join me in conversation about what is going on in schools as we know it. We all work in the Baltimore City School District - in a community riddled with violent crime, trauma (direct trauma, vicarious trauma, generational trauma, etc.), lack and sometimes just flat out hopelessness. Tune in to hear part ONE of a three part series with these open, honest, caring and brilliant educators. Be sure to listen and get ready for parts two & three in the upcoming weeks!

"GO WHERE YOU ARE LOVED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 79
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• PRACTICE LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin this episode is very personal for me. I am swiftly approaching the anniversaries of my Grandparents transitioning/leaving the earthly realm & I really do not want to be super sad.  As a result I am seeking out ways to honor them and hold their spirit up. If you’ve listened to this podcast for a while, you already know how close I was to my grandparents. They were my riders. The chose me over and over and over again. They were an integral part of my life just as I was to theirs.

In this episode I dive into how it’s important and the steps to take to create your own experiences around honoring and celebrating your ancestors. Go take a listen and get ready to take some notes if this is something that piques your interest - we are because of them. They deserve to be celebrated…

"GO WHERE YOU ARE LOVED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 78
• LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION #1
• PRACTICE LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Y’all it is 2024… WOW!!! Well, this episode is all about preparing for this new year that is upon us. It’s all about focusing on how to make this year the b best year that we can by being GRATEFUL & remaining in a state of GRATITUDE. Also, by being intentional about how we navigate - from something one would see as minuscule to a major moment or decision. It is such an important aspect of JOY & I don’t think a lot of people really understand that. It’s at the very nucleus of our JOY! And if we are going to be INTENTIONAL about JOY, we must first be INTENTIONAL about being GRATEFUL.

I also dive into how my aunt, my cousin and I pick a word to focus our attention and intentions on each new year. This year my word is DISCIPLINE. Do you do this? It’s so helpful and super intentional. What New Year practices or rituals do you do with your loved ones - or solo? 

Also, if you’re in the DMV area, please check out Alexandra Healing Spa! Her services are STELLAR and she is a very gifted practitioner. She does it all! Check out her website below and if you book a service or schedule an appointment - use the promo code: HANDMEMYPURSE at your checkout OR mention it at the start of your appointment to receive 15% off of your first services!!! YOU WILL THANK ME LATER!!! 

"GO WHERE YOU ARE LOVED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 77
• MYLO THE CAT - LUCHINI. THIS IS IT.
• ALEXANDRA HEALING SPA - 15% off WITH CODE
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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xoxo

MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin in this episode Marcy DePina & I conclude our conversation about the man, the myth, the legend - Sweet Daddy Grace. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be in conversation with Marcy DePina, creator + host of the, “SWEET DADDY GRACE” podcast. Who is Sweet Daddy Grace, you ask… Well go back and listen to episode No. 74 and No. 75 before listening to this one, then just sit back and get ready to learn all about the genius that was a millionaire who created the model for the modern day mega church. A Black man (because that’s exactly what he was) from the island country of Cape Verde, West Africa. 

Marcy & I have a very candid conversation that flowed like water down a river about this powerfully eccentric man and all of his accomplishments, accolades, scandals and so much more. If you don’t know who he is - trust me, you will know so much more about him after this series about his life and Marcy’s research in creating this podcast. It’s a beautiful conversation and it just might intrigue you enough to go learn something else for yourself! 

ENJOY!

"GO WHERE YOU ARE ADORED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 76
• LISTEN TO THE SWEET DADDY GRACE PODCAST
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR STRAIGHT FACTS!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin in this episode I am so grateful to share with you all PART TWO of my conversation with Marcy DePina, creator + host of the, “SWEET DADDY GRACE” podcast. Who is Sweet Daddy Grace, you ask. Well sit back and get ready to learn all about the man, the myth, the legend that was a millionaire who created the model for the modern day mega church. A Black man (because that’s exactly what he was) from the island country of Cape Verde, West Africa. 

Marcy & I have a very candid conversation that flowed like water down a river about this powerfully eccentric man and all of his accomplishments, accolades, scandals and so much more. If you don’t know who he is - trust me, you will know so much more about him after this series about his life and Marcy’s research in creating this podcast. It’s a beautiful conversation and it just might intrigue you enough to go learn something else for yourself! 

ENJOY!

"GO WHERE YOU ARE ADORED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 75
• LISTEN TO THE SWEET DADDY GRACE PODCAST
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR STRAIGHT FACTS!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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And as always, "Thank you for your support…" 

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xoxo

MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

_________

Friends and Kin in this episode I am so grateful to share with you all PART ONE of a conversation with Marcy DePina, creator + host of the, “SWEET DADDY GRACE” podcast. Who is Sweet Daddy Grace, you ask. Well sit back and get ready to learn all about the man, the myth, the legend that was a millionaire who created the model for the modern day mega church. A Black man (because that’s exactly what he was) from the island country of Cape Verde, West Africa. 

Marcy & I have a very candid conversation that flowed like water down a river about this powerfully eccentric man and all of his accomplishments, accolades, scandals and so much more. If you don’t know who he is - trust me, you will know so much more about him after this series about his life and Marcy’s research in creating this podcast. It’s a beautiful conversation and it just might intrigue you enough to go learn more! 

ENJOY!

"GO WHERE YOU ARE ADORED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 74
• LISTEN TO THE SWEET DADDY GRACE PODCAST
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR STRAIGHT FACTS!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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And as always, "Thank you for your support…" 

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xoxo

MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin this episode is part two of a conversation about SELF-ACCOUNTABILITY. In the last episode or part one of this discussion we talked about that self-accountability is. We discussed what it looks like, smells like and just the flat out truth about what it is at its core. We also touched on what could be at the nucleus of the lack of self-accountability in certain communities. COMMUNITIES BEING ANY GROUPING OF PEOPLE - FAMILIES, FRIEND CIRCLES. I went over in particular how it can sometimes show up in the Black comunity and WHY... Agree or disagree - it happens a lot and there may be reasons associated with that behavior.

In this episode I dive more into how we are going to combat this and stop this behavior. I talk about deflection versus reflection and I share some information I found on Faith Evans’ internet about how not taking self-accountability and deflecting is a form of gaslighting, narcissism and even emotional abuse. Tune in to see how we can all work on being more reflective and focus on being our best self in spite of mistakes and so called “failures” we may experience in life. 

HAVE A HAPPY DAY OF GRATITUDE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES. AND IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANY FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO SPEND THE DAY WITH - KNOW YOU ARE LOVED. xoxoxo.

"GO WHERE YOU ARE LOVED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 73
• ALICE SMITH'S NPR TINY DESK.
• STOP. LOOK. LISTEN. w/lyrics
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin this episode is going to ruffle a few feathers. I decided to make it a two part situation. Because it could be heavy - not heavy like the last episode. Not saddening, but a lot to process. Especially when we have to sit in what role we may play in keeping this kind of energy alive in our communities. It’s a LOT to process. Don’t take anything personally, cause everything ain’t about you! Love you!

I am talking about self-accountability AND the role that our cultural norms and communities may play in the lack of self-accountability. I offer another lens to look at the issue, just a different perspective that could be connected to how and why we may sometimes run from owning our active roles and responsibilities in situations we encounter.

Part two will be focused on how to remedy feeling like you cannot just own your behaviors and actions. So be sure to tune in for episode No. 73.

In true HMMP form, let’s figure out how to be better. ❤️

"GO WHERE YOU ARE LOVED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 72
• ASSATA: The Autobiography of Assata Shakur
• PRACTICE LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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xoxo

MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin this episode is part one of a heavy conversation that I had with my homegirl, Gina of The Bedroom Bartender! We both made a cocktail that was Autumn inspired, even though it’s been toggling between Summertime & Fresh Autumn Chills on the East Coast off and on for the past month. 

This is part two of the conversation & it is HEAVY. We talk shop about grief. Gina losing her mom just as the pandemic got settled in its skin and me losing my grandmother at the top of this year. I went to Gina for some support, because that’s what friends do - they seek one another out for support when they can’t figure it out. There are tears, smiles, “aha!” moments and gratitude. Listen and I pray this is a blessing and helpful to someone who, like me doesn’t know what to do amidst their grief. May God bless us. xoxo

"GO WHERE YOU ARE ADORED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 71
• Vince Staples on Hot Ones
• The Bedroom Bartender.
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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And as always, "Thank you for your support…" 

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xoxo

MeMe

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Hey Friends & Kin!

FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way...

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Friends and Kin this episode is part one of a heavy conversation that I had with my homegirl, Gina of The Bedroom Bartender! We both made a cocktail that was Autumn inspired, even though it’s been Summertime on the East Coast for the past week and a half. This portion of the conversation is relatively light, so part one is fun and you should try to make both of the cocktails that we made. I had a healthy gut version of a Hot Toddy & Gina had some mulled wine! Get a pen and some paper to take notes for the recipes!

Make sure to tune in next week for part two of our conversation… And maybe bring some tissues cause it’s gonna get heavy…. Heavy and helpful!

"GO WHERE YOU ARE ADORED. NOT WHERE YOU ARE TOLERATED..."

• MeMe's Jam No. 70
• Vince Staples on Hot Ones
• The Bedroom Bartender.
• DAILY GRATITUDE RITUALS.
• SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR “STRAIGHT FACTS”!
• FIND A THERAPIST.

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And as always, "Thank you for your support…" 

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xoxo

MeMe

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