Own Your Era

Hey Bestie! Phew, girl, I'm on an unannounced, but very intentional social media break, so I'm even more excited to hang with you on the podcast this week!

Switching things up because it was on my heart to help you be better with a little tough love.

Not to worry – this is something I've been implementing in my own life.

Today, we'll dive into:

- 4 different perspectives about your relationship with your phone

- Why being fed up with yourself can sometimes be the SECRET to getting more done

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Hey bestie! Welcome back!

Today, I'm opening up about how over the last 6 months I started to evolve and start being pulled away from things that I'd once been all about. I'm convinced that this was a way of being guided into the hardship that I was going to face in 2025 between Ralphie getting sick and losing my job.

Tune in and do a self audit of your own life–is God trying to get your attention?

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Hey Bestie! The first mini-series of the podcast EVER! Let's talk about faith and finding God as an adult! There's no secret that my journey with faith is new; I've always been a girlie about the Universe and I had a laundry list of why I wasn't a believer in God. But, things can change anytime, ya know?

In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest misconceptions that held me back, including:

✨ Does God need you to dress a certain way to show up?

✨ Will God judge you?

✨ Stereotypes when it comes to God and church goers

✨ The biggest question: If God is real, why do bad things happen?

✨ The "Universe" vs. God—are they the same?

✨ Can you believe in science and God?

✨ Religious trauma or the lack of

I'm sharing my real, raw thoughts in this one. If faith has ever felt confusing, forced, not for you, or you're on your exploration journey...this episode is for you.

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Welcome to the first episode of Own Your Era! I'm so excited (and a little nervous) to share this raw and real episode with you. To be honest, this isn't how I planned to kick off the season, but life has a funny way of steering us exactly where we need to go—even when it's uncomfortable. In this episode, I'm opening up about losing my job and how I'm navigating this transition with faith, trust, and a whole lot of deep breaths. I've felt all the feels. If you've ever been blindsided by life, felt stuck, or wondered how to move forward when everything feels uncertain, this one's for you. What I'm Sharing in This Episode:

• The raw truth about losing my job and why it actually feels like a blessing in disguise.
• How my faith and relationship with God have been my anchor during this time.
• A reminder that you don't "own" a job or title—what you truly own is your creativity, your skills, and your ability to pivot.
• Why vulnerability is a superpower, and how sharing your mess can be the most empowering thing you do.

A Little Reminder: "Every adversity, every failure, every heartbreak carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." - Napoleon Hill, Author of Think and Grow Rich Let's Connect: Slide into my DMs over on Instagram @_yolandarussell, and let me know what you're going through—or how you're choosing to own your era. Thank you for being here. ILYSM. Let's own this era together. 💕 ---- Hang with me on Instagram! https://www.theyolandarussell.com

Girlfriend, put on your best matching set and hot girl shoes, and grab your AirPods...I'm back! Own Your Era is THE podcast for the woman ready to rewrite the rules, step into her power, and OWN exactly where you are in your life. Subscribe to the show and join me for bold takes, real talk, and weekly reminders that it's never too late to create the life you deserve. It's your era. OWN IT.

ILYSM, Yolanda

Hey, bestie! It's getting hot, so we are taking off all our clothes and getting outside- LOL. But, speaking of outside - I wanted to give you some safety tips when it comes to dating, specifically around outdoor dates. I'll also share a few life updates about: Botox, being a hermit, and reading! Grab The Housemaid book mentioned HERE

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Hey, Bestie! Today, I want to discuss the ONE thing that can be determinantal in dating (or relationships)...comparison. In this episode, I'll share a dirty little phrase that is a MAJOR turn -off and could be a block or even ending of a potential or current relationship.

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Hey, bestie! I'm back - this episode is a bit of a life update about my recent miscarriage. Today, I'll share a bit about unintentionally getting pregnant, my chemical pregnancy, whether or not I'm still childfree, and what I'm learning as a woman. ILYSM. Here are the links to the story on IG: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7

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Hey, Bestie! We are back with another epic guest interview! Today, I sit down with Tricia Wise, who you may know as Safe Slut on social media.

Tricia is a NYC-based writer, Reiki Master, Herbalist, Esthetician, content creator, sex positivity goddess, witch, and queen of the best memes.

In this episode, 5 years post-diagnosis, Tricia shares why she created Safe Slut and all things Herpes, STIs, and being sexually liberated.

We dive deep into destigmatizing Herpes and just how common Herpes is.

Grab your AirPods and listen to this on your next commute or while you're on your hot girl walk.

Don't forget to give Tricia a follow (on IG) and share this episode with your besties! This link will take you to all things Safe Slut!

Time Stamps:

1:00: Introduction

2:21: Where to find Tricia

2:56: The birth and mission of Safe Slut

5:08: How Tricia contracted Herpes - this story is juicy AF

7:18: Getting tested post exposure

8:00: Getting diagnosed with Herpes

8:34: The difference in transmission between HSV1 and HSV2

9:50: The low down on cold sores

11:06: Confronting the person that transmitted Herpes

11:16: Using the right language to share and disclose STI results

11:46: Tricia's outbreaks and evolution with time

12:20: Tricia's symptoms during her first outbreak

12:50: Medical management of Herpes

14:06: The emotional toll of Tricia's diagnosis and finding empowerment

15:00: Disclosing and communicating Herpes status for the first time (and now 5 years later)

17:51: Why knowing and disclosing your status is sexy AF

19:55: Why you have to ask for a Herpes test

21:48: Managing and recognizing Herpes triggers

22:29: Tricia's homemade tinctures and potions for Herpes

23:13: How Herpes 'moves around' in your nerves

24:00: What sex is safer with Herpes? Anal, oral, or vaginal sex?

24:55: How to have sex with an outbreak

25:55: Tricia's parents and her social media and OF

26:57: The 'STI' kink and monetizing Herpes

28:09: Can you get Herpes from drinking after people?

29:40: The stigma and understanding what Herpes really is

30:04: Why doctors don't automatically test for Herpes

31:23: Affording Herpes medications

32:05: The importance of being tested regularly and communication when having casual sex

34:25: Getting rejected because of Herpes

35:12: The most common type of HSV and oral sex

37:58: Herpes vaccine

38:37: How Herpes can lead to sex positivity

39:16: Tips to help you feel confident in your Herpes diagnosis

40:15: Tricia's Herpes offerings and resources

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Hey Bestie, you are in for a treat! The first man to grace the Date Better Podcast, my great friend and twin, James Manley.

James is one of my favorite humans and I've personally watched his evolution into a more conscious, and healthy masculine every day.

In this episode, we dive into all things dating, sex, and relationships from a man's perspective.

Nothing was off limits, so grab your AirPods and come hang with James and me today.

Time Stamps:

1:15: Introducing James

1:49: Why I asked James to come on the podcast

2:15: Where to find James online

3:00: What led James on a personal development journey

4:46: James' professional, entrepreneurial, personal, and fitness background

6:58: Breaking down men being 'busy' and finding time to date

11:00: Why men ghost

16:35: Texting in relationships

20:11: How men show their interest in women

22:09: Sliding in DMs

24:04: Who asks who out on a first date

24:45: Who pays on the first date

27:32: Coffee dates

30:07: The worst first date

30:23: Red flags you look for in women

32:22: Green flags you look for in women

35:02: PDA

36:30: Thoughts on one night stands

38:23: Openly asking for sexual consent and elevating intimacy

42:10: The power of platonic friends of the opposite sex

49:14: Dating and attraction outside of your race

55:22: Being fetishized/objectified for your race

56:14: Dating with children/having children young

1:03:14: What inspires you to be a better man

1:07:10: Accepting your partner for where they are

1:08:00: Should you give up on the idea of finding a man if they're 40 and never married

1:10:20: How to break up with a long-term boyfriend

1:11:32: Breaking things off with your situationship

1:13:50: Partners being mirrors

About James:

James Manley is a Men's Lifestyle/Fitness Coach who helps guide men through their evolution of improving their quality of life through the lens of the "healthy masculine".

When James isn't coaching you can find him spending quality time with his twin teenage boys, jumping out of planes, DJ'n his favorite genre of house music, or listening to an insightful podcast.

He's also a former collegiate D1 athlete which he credits to helping shape his leadership style. Connect with James here!

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