I’m taking a moment to pause and check in as the new year begins. No pressure, no resolutions—just honesty. I talk about where I am mentally, why protecting your mental health matters more than ever, and what I’m carrying into this year with intention. I also want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude to everyone who continues to listen, support, and show up for me. This episode is a thank-you, a reset, and a reminder that it’s okay to start the year exactly where you are.

Ke stopped by to check in and speak on ways to prepare for the upcoming changes that’s about to take place for us the U.S people, sending a reminder on how important it is at this time to create and have a villiage..put your pride to the side and survive! Literally everything mentioned in the episode links are 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

This episode is sponsored by: Lasagna Love

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Book of the month: https://www.target.com/p/the-artist-s-way-25th-edition-by-julia-cameron-paperback/-/A-51504034?TCID=PDS-21836223257&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21836223257&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfb1LOMKGcfNCwultHM2O8fUa&gclid=Cj0KCQjw35bIBhDqARIsAGjd-cbIeSevY2TlkzrOHSuxOacOzEAvPH3jlumvVRXnBtJmFLFssec4YtwaApIbEALw_wcB

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Ke talks about having fear of the aftermath of choosing you! Yes! I know it’s scary but it’s so worth it on the other side! Have faith and just LEAP!!! Everything mentioned in the episode is👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾want to chit chat? Gworrrrl hit me up!

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Book of October: plus size player https://www.google.com/search?q=plus+size+player+danielle+allen&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#ebo=0

Book recommendation: https://www.target.com/p/the-complete-summer-i-turned-pretty-trilogy-deluxe-boxed-set-by-jenny-han-paperback/-/A-94110789

October Drink recommendation: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMjvvShV/

Shows to binge: https://www.google.com/search?q=the+summer+i+turned+pretty+show&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#ebo=0

https://www.netflix.com/title/81902164

October album recommendation: https://www.cardib.com/

Ke is stopping in for the month of August and speaking on how important it is to live a life truly being the unapologetic version of YOU no matter what that looks like especially with the the people you love! Everything mentioned in this episode the links are 👇🏾

Shows:

•The summer I turned pretty https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Turned-Pretty-Season/dp/B09NF4J7XW

•The hunting wives https://www.netflix.com/title/82013700

Books:

•Loosin control https://www.amazon.com/Losin-Control-Ladii-Nesha-ebook/dp/B0D6JBTGM9

•Loosin control half on a baby https://www.amazon.com/s?k=losing+control+half+on+a+baby&i=digital-text&crid=3CMB6MNZJNBQP&sprefix=loosin+control+h%2Cdigital-text%2C115&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-pd-dpltr-ranker_1_16

Snacks &etc…

•Wiley wallaby licorice💛 https://www.google.com/search?q=willy+wallaby&client=safari&sca_esv=bb86d8b2bd0b1935&hl=en-us&sxsrf=AE3TifOWPMwYfAbwf6f5l0DAg670eTJlZw%3A1755836754612&ei=UvGnaMSMJaS_p84P0pXVqAE&oq=willy+wallaby&gs_lp=EhNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwIg13aWxseSB3YWxsYWJ5MgoQABiABBixAxgKMgoQLhiABBjlBBgKMgoQABiABBixAxgKMgcQABiABBgKMgcQABiABBgKMgoQLhiABBjlBBgKMgcQABiABBgKMgoQLhiABBjlBBgKSKIVUPMOWPMScAJ4AZABAJgBgwGgAe0BqgEDMC4yuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIEoAKJAsICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCAg0QABiABBiwAxhDGIoFwgITEC4YgAQYsAMYQxjIAxiKBdgBAcICFhAuGIAEGLADGEMY5QQYyAMYigXYAQGYAwDiAwUSATEgQIgGAZAGEboGBAgBGAiSBwMyLjKgB4wasgcDMC4yuAf8AcIHAzItNMgHGA&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp

•Mango,pineapple,ginger tea https://www.target.com/p/organic-tropical-ginger-herbal-tea-blend-2g-good-38-gather-8482/-/A-87420167

This episode starts with a disclaimer to all the supporters that’s been supporting and still support the podcast through out the years and each season..this episode may be triggering to some but it’s truly how I feel and apologize in advance…everything mentioned in the episode is linked 👇🏾

Better Help (therapist) https://www.betterhelp.com/shadese-griffith-mcclellan/get-started/?counselor=179903&start=true&landing_type=general&utm_source=AdWords&utm_campaign=storefront&utm_term=betterhelp+counseling_b&utm_content=shadese-griffith-mcclellan_179903&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACyiOqXjJZB-ZRHXRf_g3dNPo42I4&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlbW-BhCMARIsADnwaspmaMwgW6GsKUyoomYoOLpt7m2FBHbUI6_ITOiE22VYw12j8IFygTkaAvkuEALw_wcB¬_found=1&gor=rd_shadese-griffith-mcclellan¬_found=1

Transformation church (3/9/25 sermon)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fsF8GJWaNVNmXiepXso9q?si=NWihTiwoSoWSiwXxczc39A

https://youtu.be/LEwQlLi-q48

Welcome back!! And Happy Fall y’all!!🍂Ke speak on what’s new in life at the moment and touch on the topic of supporting your true “friends” everything mentioned in the episode is linked below👇🏾

“Just A Gworl And Her Library Card “ Bookclub

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Book of September: Only for The Week author is Natasha Bishop Only For The Week https://a.co/d/5mucXNb

Book of October: The Pumpkin Spice Cafe author is Laurie Gilmore The Pumpkin Spice Café: TikTok Made Me Buy It (Dream Harbor) (Book 1) https://a.co/d/4j32mdP

Currently watching: Gilmore Girls https://www.netflix.com/title/70155618

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Ke is catching the subbies up with what’s been going on lately..with the reminder to always stand on business when it comes to YOU! But understanding that standing on business also sometimes lead to consequences! Either way!! Own up to it..when it comes to being true to YOU! ( everything mentioned in the episode is linked below👇🏾)

It Ends With Us book series- https://amzn.to/3Tc9xFE

It Ends With Us Movie- https://www.google.com/search?q=it+ends+with+us+movie&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

The Supremes at Earls all you can Eat book- https://amzn.to/3AZolB2

The Supremes at Earls all you can Eat movie- https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-supremes-at-earls-all-you-can-eat-8b801223-8f24-429b-a00e-b9fefdec1546

Bridgerton Series- https://www.netflix.com/title/80232398

St Roch resteraunt- https://www.strochraleigh.com/

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Email all kids nominees in with parent contact information and age of child for the 2024 Christmas wishlist! Nominees will be capped off 11/1/2024…

Have you registered to vote? If not, what are you waiting for!!👉🏾 https://www.ncsbe.gov/registering/how-register