Ladies Night Lifestyles

Renita Hills is both a proud native of New York and a survivor of domestic violence. She is the founder of Voice of the Victim, Inc. (http://www.learn2loveyou.org/), a non-profit organization that works with victims and survivors of domestic violence and abusive behaviors. Through programs and public speaking, Hills empowers young women and adults to love themselves and to avoid unhealthy relationships.

This weekend, we discuss self-love and how a lack of it leads us to unhealthy relationships. Hills speaks candidly about several traumatic events that occurred during an abusive relationship and keys to planning an escape from violence at home.

Order your ticket to our Ladies Night Out: Dinner and Black Panther (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladies-night-out-dinner-black-panther-tickets-41083296245?aff=eac2) today! It takes place on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Limited Reserved Seating.

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[Music: "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" by Rose Royce, 1978]

Welcome to the SECOND SEASON of Ladies Night Podcast hosted by Shavonne :-) In this episode, we announce our 2018 resolutions and reflect on the lessons learned from season one in our new segment "Before You Head Out." Have a question about an episode or suggestion for a show topic? Contact us at [email protected]!

Are you excited to visit your family this holiday season? Or are you experiencing some hesitation? In this weekend's episode, we chat with poet, preacher, and founder of #ProjectCovered Rae Karim about family dynamics during the holiday season. Rae gives her recommendations for self-care as well as ways to process the loss of a loved one amongst your family. We wrap up the episode with a game of "Thanksgiving Clapbacks" to create clever responses for your family's holiday shade.

Tickets to the Good Grief Day Party are available on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-good-grief-day-party-tickets-39755854832?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing). If you would like to make a contribution to #ProjectCovered, you may do so through their Target gift registry (https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/covered).

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[Music: "Good Times" by Manon Voice (https://soundcloud.com/newvoice-4/good-times), 2015]

Do you know the difference between an OB/GYN, midwife, and doula? This weekend we chat with student midwife Joi Barnett to discuss midwifery, motherhood, and breastfeeding. In this episode, she unpacks several reasons expectant mothers are conditioned to choose certain care providers and don’t readily consider breastfeeding. Most importantly, we talked about the benefits of sex during pregnancy and negotiating lovemaking while breastfeeding.A few of the resources mentioned in this episode were:

* "Breast Feeding and Sex!" (https://www.indianablackbreastfeedingcoalition.com/copy-of-testimonials) by Joi Barnett (article)

* "Breastfeeding Disparities in African American Women" (https://nimhd.blogs.govdelivery.com/2017/08/08/breastfeeding-disparities-in-african-american-women/) Regina Smith James, M.D. (article)

* The Big Letdown: How Medicine, Big Business, and Feminism Undermine Breastfeeding by Kimberly Seals Allers (book)

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[Music: "Good Times" by Manon Voice (https://soundcloud.com/newvoice-4/good-times), 2015]

Guys, you have questions? We have answers! This weekend, sisters Jasmin and Topaz join Shavonne to answer some of the questions Fellas Wanna Know. Tune in to hear our thoughts on money, love, and if we're really checking for the imprint...

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[Music: "Good Times" by Manon Voice (https://soundcloud.com/newvoice-4/good-times), 2015]

Sometimes life happens so fast that we need to slow down and reset. On this week’s episode, Shavonne encourages us to take time to ourselves. She also offers several ways to unwind in hopes that you’re ready for your next Ladies Night!

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Have you ever dated for the person you imagined your significant partner could become? Have you overlooked destructive patterns from the people you love or even yourself? This weekend, Brittany Davis and Shavonne have a candid conversation about dating for potential and patterns in relationships. Like a great Ladies Night In, we have a surprise visit from our friend, Manon Voice, who adds an extra dose of humor and depth to this topic.

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Jessi Howald-Edwards and Shannon Zimmerman are both competitive CrossFit athletes and coaches at Broad Ripple Fit Club (http://brfitclub.com/). Often faced with criticism about their athletic appearances, Jessi and Shannon share in this episode how they are learning to appreciate their bodies. We dive deep into the topic of body confidence, what it truly means to be fit, and the importance of positive self-talk in mentally reprogramming how we view ourselves. Follow Jessi (https://www.instagram.com/jessihowaldedwards/), Shannon (https://www.instagram.com/shannonzim/), or Broad Ripple Fit Club (https://www.instagram.com/broadripplefitclub/) on Instagram to learn more about CrossFit and their fitness journeys.

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[Music: "Go Girl" by Syd Blane is now available for download here (https://www.aicbx.com/cutmixxx)]

Erica "TheFlyWon" Scott is a proud mother, stylist, and podcaster. In this episode, we discuss the importance of transparency and her recovery as the survivor of a suicide victim. She explains the difference between a villain and victim to expose how suicide is not a selfish act. Instead, it is a response to hopelessness. Erica shared the following resources for other survivors including:

* Dying to Be Free: A Healing Guide for Families After a Suicide by Beverly Cobain and Jean Larch (book)

* Survivors of Suicide (SOS) http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/ (support group)

* American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/ (support group)

* Good Therapy (a database to find a local therapist) https://www.goodtherapy.org/

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[Music: "Ye Yo" by Erykah Badu]

The "Bonnet Babes" reunite in this hilarious episode on the topic of dating. Jasmine, Antonia, and Shavonne open up about their celebrity crushes and bloopers from dates gone bad. The ladies end the night with relationship and dating tips they've learned along the way. For more information about Aunt Mink's Playhouse, email Jasmine at [email protected].

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[Music: "Tonight (Best You Ever Had) by John Legend feat. Ludacris]