Can I just say, these solo dolo episodes are a different type of recording for sure haha. I promise I am still having guests, just adjusting when I don’t. Nonetheless, in this episode I talk about life expectations from a general lens. As a woman who has some seasoning to her now, I can say one of the things about life is that expectations can get us in trouble. Especially if we aren’t clear about certain things out loud or with ourselves. Not many of us are mind-readers, and I would argue even mind readers don’t always read other people’s expectations clearly. I challenge you to understand your own expectations with yourself before having such high ones with others. As always though, I hope you enjoyed the conversation, and if nothing else, picked up a gem or two!

Xoxo,

HonestlyHelen

Digital Boundaries! Have you heard of it? Do you have any? This world is even crazier than it was before and it's being recorded in real time more than ever. Which means we have access to some pretty intense media and how we choose to consume that media is important. What you choose to watch every day with endless scrolling impacts the way you think which impacts the way you show up and we know that has an impact for sure. Being mindful of the quality of your algorithm or timeline is just as important as the quality of people you allow in your life as a whole. As always, I hope you were able to pick up a gem or two and if nothing else, enjoyed the vibes. 

Xoxo,

HonestlyHelen

I promise I am not playing in y’alls faces with these episodes 😩. February was an adventurous month and then March was here…and time got away from me; so instead of allowing stressing about the late-ness, I embraced it...and maybe a little too long, apologies. Nonetheless, BACK and with the same honest energy and wanted to share some insights or epiphanies as one may call them during my absence. I hope you were able to gather a gem or two, and if nothing else, enjoyed the vibes.

Xoxo,

HonestlyHelen

The urban dictionary's definition of Self made: when someone who acquires their wealth/success on their own and do not inherit or win it. It takes time and persistence to become successful and if you've put in the work then that's declared self made. In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to my girl Yashica, who is a fellow Podcaster (and black woman!) for the first episode of Black History Month—talk about God's timing! One thing about my girl Yashica, she is going to speak her mind and speak it confidently! I know it’s going to be a good episode when I know the edits will be minimal because the conversation is so natural. Yashica and I talk about the complexities of being self-made, the beauty of it, and what it can look like. One thing for sure, and two things for certain: betting on yourself will always be a sure thing, do it. As always, there were many great gems dropped that I hope you were able to catch, and if nothing else, I hope you enjoyed the vibes! 

“When you want the best for you, you gotta want the best for other people.” 

-Yashica

Xoxo,

HonestlyHelen

Being a podcaster has sharpened my ability to public speak, however it never beats having someone also be a natural in-front of a mic to help make for a beautiful conversation. In this episode, I welcome my girl Ashton back and this time we talk intentionality which led us to the importance of the decisions we make. Life is unpredictable and we get one shot at it; we don't know half of what we should yet have to make important decisions from that information.

Be kind to yourself. Make intentional decisions.

Xoxo,

Helen

THANK YOU in advance for bearing through the tech issues during this episode 🥲, One thing tech is gonna do, is tech when it wants to 😒!

What I will say is this was probably one of my calmest vibes recorded LOL and on this day Dara and I were both more mellow than our usual selves–that didn’t stop the show as you know ;) In this episode I got the pleasure of recording with one of my first friends I met in the Bay (if you want another glimpse into how I make my friends haha) and the focus was underestimation, being underestimated. We touched on what that can look like (representation!), and some ways that we can challenge that. Remember: alot of obstacles can stem from how we view the world.I hope a gem or two was captured in this episode for you, and if nothing else, the vibes were enjoyed!

Xoxo,

HonestlyHelen

I would be lying if I said I wasn't just a little anxious about posting this episode. Religion is a sensitive topic and I honestly never thought I'd do a religious topic on the HH podcast because I did have Church trauma. However, when the stars align and things kind of just work out; you trust the process. I had the pleasure of talking Church & God with one of my dearest friends, Jeremy. This is not your traditional take on Church & God which is exactly the way I wanted it to be. This conversation did some healing for me and I genuinely hope you all are able to take a gem or two, and if nothing else, enjoyed the vibes.

SN: I'm still me, so language is strong in this episode, please be advised. & due to the nature of the context, if anything requires clarity or you'd like to talk more, let me know! 

Xoxo,

It’s tiiiimmmmeeeee (in my MC voice!) Season 8 is officially here! To start this season off, I wanted to just talk with ya’ll, catch you up on some things and thoughts of mine, nothing too crazy. This season I have some great topics outlined and can’t wait to get the right people to speak on them. I can’t thank YOU enough for your support of the HonestlyHelen Podcast whether it be a listen or a share; I appreciate YOU seeing the value in my voice, my thoughts, and those of my guests. Don’t ever forget the power YOU have to make an impact on someone’s life just by being YOU. 

Xoxo,

Helen

& this episode wraps up another HonestlyHelen Season, Blagicals! During this season, life has been so full of growth opportunities for me that I can only feel Blessed, Grateful, Loved, Challenged, all of it! On this episode, I talk about Secret Sauce and how that looks for me professionally and personally. It's up to YOU, to show up for YOU, and more importantly, up to YOU, to show up authentically. I hope you were able to grab a couple gems from this episode, and if nothing else, enjoyed the good vibes! Until next Season, my Blagical family! 

Xoxo,

Helen

Go where you are celebrated, loved, and supported. 

Happy Julyteenth! 🖤❤️💛😌

Here we are again with the Birthday Twin, Jay! Jay is one of my guests who has been on the HH podcast the most because he has always been a supporter of the HH movement, so genuinely, thank you Jay, for being such a steady and honest supporter. The beauty of having a podcast that isn’t confined to a conversation agenda will always be appreciating the fluidity of conversation. In this episode we talk ‘growing up;’ how our mindsets change as we age, as we get new information about how that impacts our decision making. We touched on so much in this episode (while having a fun time!) and Jay said it so well – “givers have to set limits because takers don’t have any” – that can apply to so many things in life as it pertains to growth. There were so many good gems dropped in this episode that I hope you are able to grab a few, and if nothing else, enjoy the good vibes!

Xoxo,

Helen