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Dr. Joy Harden Bradford believes in the radical healing power of sisterhood—and she’s built a whole empire around it. 

In this episode, our Head Honey, Felicia Pride, sits down with the award-winning psychologist and founder of Therapy for Black Girls to talk about the movement Dr. Joy sparked to make mental health more accessible for Black women. She opens up about her own therapy journey, how she balances being a media founder and licensed therapist, and the transformative joy of sisterhood. 

They also get into: 

• The origins of Therapy for Black Girls (and how a blog became a movement)
• Why your therapist should feel like a good fit
• Black women’s relationship to vulnerability, boundaries, and taking care of ourselves
• What it means to practice pleasure, rest, and self-compassion

And of course, Dr. Joy shares her deepest desires, what’s giving her pleasure these days (spoiler: snowballs!), and how she’s expanding her work with in-person events and a new Patreon community.

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Guest Links
Learn more about Therapy for Black Girls at therapyforblackgirls.com
Follow Dr. Joy on Instagram and Threads
Grab her latest book, Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community

Show Credits
Executive Producer and Host: Felicia Pride (@feliciapride)
Producer: Dianne McGuire (@dimcguire)
Co-Producer: Georgette Pierre (@georgettepierre)
Co-Producer: Simone Ovbiagele

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Have you ever thought about working with a dating coach? What if that decision didn’t just impact your love life but also changed how you show up for yourself? 

In this soul-shifting solo episode, Head Honey Felicia Pride opens up about what inspired her—at 45—to hire a dating coach. From confronting deep-rooted childhood wounds to rethinking what it means to be “too accessible,” Felicia shares her transformative experience with raw honesty, relatable lessons, and her signature Honey flair. 

This adventure started with a scroll on Instagram… and led to a year-long program that’s changing her life far beyond the dating apps. Felicia dives into the emotional work of asking for help, the power of being “inconvenient,” and the dating revelations that are reshaping her sense of self. Plus, she dishes on how coaching compares to matchmaking, her boundaries glow-up, and what she’s finally ready to ask for in love and beyond. 

Honeys, did you catch that viral TikTok of the 39-year-old who dropped $10K on a dating coach and got engaged within a year? Whether you were cheering her on or giving her the side-eye, one thing’s clear: more Black women are investing in intentional partnership and choosing themselves first. Read the story here 

And if you want support in your own dating or healing journey? This is the episode for you. You’ll walk away inspired to get the help you need, feel your feelings, and maybe even smile at that cutie in the cereal aisle. 

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We’ll laugh. We’ll go deep. Hell, we might even cry! 

But that’s what this space is for—for us to show up as exactly who we are, unapologetically. 

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Executive Producer and Host: Felicia Pride @feliciapride 

Producer: Dianne McGuire @dimcguire 

Co-Producer: Georgette Pierre @georgettepierre 

Co-Producer: Simone Ovbiagele 

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On this episode of IT’S GOOD OVER HERE Felicia chats with actress, writer, producer, and voiceover queen Reagan Gomez, who’s been in the game since her teen years and is now living life on her own terms. From being a beloved TV daughter in the ’90s to carving out space in new media, Reagan’s evolution is a masterclass in staying grounded, choosing softness, and protecting your joy. 

She opens up about letting go of grind culture, parenting through presence, building online community before it was cool, and what it really looks like to embrace change after 40. This conversation is a reminder that we don’t have to earn ease — we deserve it. 

In this episode, we talk about: 

• Life beyond the spotlight: what growth looks like off-camera
• Choosing pleasure, rest, and creativity over burnout
• How motherhood and mental health shifted her priorities
• Building community and monetizing authenticity online
• What she’s still dreaming about, and why now is just the beginning

Guest Links

Reagan Gomez

X: @Reagangomez 

Instagram: @Reagangomez 

YouTube: Reagan Gomez 

Mentioned 

The Parenthood 

Queen Sugar 

The Cleveland Show 

Steven Universe 

This Time (Short Film) 

Surviving (Web Series) 

Show Credits 

Executive Producer and Host: Felicia Pride (@feliciapride) 

Producer: Dianne McGuire (@dimcguire) 

Co-Producer: Georgette Pierre (@georgettepierre) 

Co-Producer: Simone Ovbiagele

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I wasn’t one to shy away from entrepreneurship, having started my first business in my late 20s. But I was tired of not seeing stories that spoke to me or other Black women my age and decided to do something about it. I was also very clear that the business favored youth and chose to see creatives like myself as work for hires. Starting HONEY CHILE felt like a calling and allowed me to have some skin in the game, but that didn’t make it any less scary. 

I’ve learned so much about myself on this entrepreneurial journey and share all that goodness for my fellow Honeys and creative entrepreneurs as HONEY CHILE celebrates our four-year anniversary. Becoming a CEO ain’t for the faint of heart, but my heart is so full of gratitude for the leap I took and for everyone that has continued to support our journey along the way. 

Sign up for The Sweet Build Salon: From the Ground Up: Building Hollywood Production Companies taking place Saturday, April 12, from 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. You don’t want to miss this insightful and intimate conversation between me and SuperSpecial founder Amy Aniobi, who’s also an award-winning writer/director/producer best known for her work on the Emmy-nominated, NAACP-award-winning comedy series Insecure (HBO). 

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Reference Links 

The Sweet Build Salon with Amy Aniobi of SuperSpecial 

LOOK BACK AT IT 

HONEY CHILE 

Stock imagery courtesy of Nappy.co 

Show Credits 

Executive Producer and Host: Felicia Pride (@feliciapride) 

Producer: Dianne McGuire (@dimcguire) 

Co-Producer: Georgette Pierre (@georgettepierre) 

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Felicia Pride chats with OG blogger, author, podcaster, and world traveler Demetria L. Lucas. Demetria shares how she decided to follow her heart across an ocean to the Motherland to find peace. Lucas' viral and highly coveted global exploits under the hashtag #SEESOMEWORLD have thousands vying to join her on her next adventure. She digs into why she lets her younger self co-pilot her life alongside ‘Honey’ Demetria and has some sage advice for women that are looking to take a leap in their own lives. 

Note: We taped this episode before the Kennedy Center was sadly hijacked by ‘you know who'... 

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Guest Links 

Ratchet And Respectable Podcast 

Demetria L. Lucas IG 

DemetriaL.Lucas.com

A Belle In Brooklyn 

Episode Mentions 

Sex Lives Of African Women 

RichGrillz 

São Tomé and Príncipe

Show Credits 

Executive Producer and Host: Felicia Pride (@feliciapride) 

Producer: Dianne McGuire (@dimcguire) 

Co-Producer: Georgette Pierre (@georgettepierre) 

Associate Producer: Driadonna Roland (@dreetv) 

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Host Felicia Pride chats with award-winning strategist, speaker, author, and champion for social impact, Deesha Dyer, as she shares her remarkable journey from community college student to White House Social Secretary under the Obama administration. Dyer goes all the way in on rejecting imposter syndrome, staying true to yourself in high-pressure environments, and embracing new adventures in her 40s, including becoming a doula and finding love. 

Her journey exemplifies authenticity and determination. She is the founder and CEO of Hook and Fasten, a social impact firm, and author of "Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble." 

For bonus podcast content, more Honey storytelling, shenanigans, and community, subscribe to YES, HONEY: https://yeshoney.substack.com/ 

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Chapterization 

(03:11) Early Career and Philadelphia Roots 

(06:44) White House Journey 

(17:25) Maintaining Authenticity in High-Pressure Environments 

(27:53) Perspective on Imposter Syndrome 

(32:36) Finding Love and Marriage in Your 40s 

(36:24) New Adventures: Doula Training 

(38:52) Future Plans and Desires 

(41:23) Words of Wisdom for the Younger Self 

Guest Links 

• Instagram: @deedyer267
• Website: deeshadyer.com
• Company: Hook and Fasten
• Book: Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created The Best Kind Of Trouble

Honey Chile Build Bundle Course (mentioned in episode):

https://www.honey-chile.com/build-bundle

 
Show Credits
Executive Producer and Host: Felicia Pride (@feliciapride)
Producer: Dianne McGuire (@dimcguire)
Co-Producer: Georgette Pierre (@georgettepierre)
 

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In this inspiring episode of It's Good Over Here, host Felicia Pride sits down with the multitalented Cassandra Freeman—actress, entrepreneur, artist, mother, and writer. Best known for her role as Aunt Viv on Bel-Air, Cassandra shares her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and creativity.

From her early struggles in the entertainment industry to redefining success on her own terms, Cassandra opens up about embracing joy, navigating motherhood, and stepping into her power as an artist and businesswoman. She discusses the transformative role that led her to motherhood, her passion for visual art, and her entrepreneurial venture Creatricity, which connects creatives in the entertainment industry.

This episode is a masterclass in living boldly, trusting your intuition, and carving out space for yourself in any industry. Tune in for a powerful conversation filled with wisdom, laughter, and encouragement to fully embrace your own journey.

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(02:00) Cassandra’s path from aspiring politician to performer

(10:30) Navigating the entertainment industry as a Black woman

(17:35) How playing Kevin Durant’s mother transformed her perspective on motherhood

(23:45) The journey to landing Bel-Air’s iconic role of Aunt Viv

(32:15) The importance of seeing Black women in their full complexity on screen

(38:50) Discovering her passion for abstract visual art

(44:10) How Creatricity helps creatives fast-track their industry connections

(49:30) Cassandra’s dream project: a Black-led adventure rom-com

(53:15) Life lessons: being seen, trusting your instincts, and following joy

Guest Links:

Cassandra Freeman IG

Creatricity

Cassandra Freeman Artwork

Show Credits

Executive Producer and Host: Felicia Pride (@feliciapride)

Producer: Dianne McGuire (@dimcguire)

Co-Producer: Georgette Pierre (@georgettepierre)

Associate Producer: Driadonna Roland (@dreetv)

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Head Honey Felicia Pride welcomes actress and author Robinne Lee to talk about writing romance for women over 40 and living out her Parisian dreams. Robinne also tells us about her early years balancing her passion for acting with her pursuit of a law degree and how she is truly comfortable in her own skin at this stage in her life. Plus, we dive into her bestselling novel The Idea of You, it's wildly popular adaptation to the big screen that starred Anne Hathaway, and the importance of women owning their desires–unapologetically.

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Guest Links: @robinnelee    The Idea Of You

Chapterization

(00:00) Introduction

(02:15) Pursuing Big Dreams

(04:40) Balancing Life and Passions

(09:18) Exploring ‘The Idea of You’

(13:52) Stoking the Passion Of A New Audience

(20:00) Women Over 40 Embracing All Their Desires

(23:15) Realizing the Paris Dream

(33:15) Embracing Confidence with Age

(37:45) Conclusion

Show Credits

Executive Producer and Host: Felicia Pride (@feliciapride)

Producer: Dianne McGuire (@dimcguire)

Co-Producer: Georgette Pierre (@georgettepierre)

Associate Producer: Driadonna Roland (@dreetv)

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Head Honey Felicia Pride chats with ExodUS Summit co-founders Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry to get the scoop on what’s GOOD about being an ex-pat extraordinaire. What happens when we de-center work and center our peace? They share how they successfully built a community for Black women to learn how to make their dreams of living abroad a reality and how they pull back the curtain to demystify the process of leaving the U.S., and all of it’s BS, behind.

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@exodUSsummit

ExodUS Summit YT

ExodUS Facebook

(00:00:00) Guest Intro

(00:02:30) On the tipping point and finding the courage to take the leap to de-center work

(00:10:43) On taking the first steps to move abroad

(00:14:42) On how they first met and building the community

(00:20:30) On the genesis of the ExodUS Summit

(00:23:51) On pulling back the curtain and de-mystifying the process of moving abroad

(00:27:15) On their favorite travel spots

(00:33:38) On how de-centering work has renewed their souls

(00:40:55) On their pleasure principles

(00:45:05) On their deepest desires

(00:48:49 ) On what’s better as a Honey

(00:52:40) Guest wrap up and show close


SHOW CREDITS

Executive Producer and Host: Felicia Pride (@feliciapride)

Producer: Dianne McGuire (@dimcguire)

Co-Producer: Georgette Pierre (@georgettepierre)

Associate Producer: Driadonna Roland (@dreetv)

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Head Honey and host Felicia Pride chats with renowned furniture designer, editor, and curator Nicole Crowder. Felicia and Nicole talk about how she cleared out and curated a space for the love that led to one of her latest adventures: marriage. Nicole also shares about her entrepreneurial journey in design and what’s GOOD about not being afraid to pivot and remaining open to your heart’s true callings.

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Nicole Crowder IG

Nicole Crowder Upholstery

Link to Museum Exhibit

(00:00:00) Welcome and Guest Intro

(00:02:55) On falling in love with the world of upholstery and furniture design

(00:05:15) On building her business and standing by her name

(00:07:37) On the storytelling aspect of her craft

(00:09:15) On being one of a few Black women in the space

(00:11:43) On how upholstery helped her to slow down

(00:13:12) On the difficulties of dating and finding her forever love ‘later’ in life

(00:21:59) On how she reset and made space for love in her already full life

(00:27:50) On navigating generational differences in approaches to marriage

(00:31:23) On what excites and scares her about her new marital adventure

(36:00) On her advice for Honeys looking to let romantic love into their lives

(00:38:05) On her next adventures and a surprising career pivot

(00:41:00) On what pleasure seeking looks like for her

(00:44:24) On what she’d tell her younger self and what she swears by as a Honey

(00:45:40) Guest wrap up and show close

SHOW CREDITS

Executive Producer and Host: Felicia Pride (@feliciapride)

Producer: Dianne McGuire (@dimcguire)

Co-Producer: Georgette Pierre (@georgettepierre)

Associate Producer: Driadonna Roland (@dreetv)

IT’S GOOD OVER HERE is a Honey Chile Entertainment production.