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Pretty Nikki shares her "hairstory", her joy of connection, her love, and life with drLoni in this fun and soulful conversation. Nikki believes in Shakespeare's philosophy, "To Thine Own Self Be True" with the help of some of her dearest friends and her therapists. Indeed, Nikki makes beauty easy and is truly self aware.

Enjoy this beautiful conversation with Pretty Nikki, founder of Purpose to Connect, Pretty Nikki, Dirty Nikki, a Certified Virtual Assistant and many more gifts and talents.

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This episode is the audio version of a Facebook Live conversation with drLoni. For too long we have covered our mental health needs in all kinds of "stuff", it's time to heal!

Some refuse to deal with their mental health because we don't want to "fall apart." Trust me when I say, you'll fall apart but only for a few minutes. You'll be okay. Get to work on your mental health. You deserve it!

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Byron, Shine, Kiwanis, and Celes celebrate their BLACKNESS and their bodies in a conversation about their first ever boudoir photoshoot. Each of the models come to the mic with different experiences and comfort about their own bodies. Shine says, it was hard to understand why something so beautiful had to always be covered!

Enjoy the conversation with Carrie and the models!

drLoni

BONUS EPISODE - APRIL POETRY MONTH

Aletha Fields, writer, professor, and poet joins drLoni in a conversation about her craft, its presence in social justice, and her hope for young people. She shows us how the gifted, the divine nature, and the dis-eased meet at the juncture of her art and help us all see the world.

Aletha challenges everyone to use their pen "as a scalpel" and she eloquently tells us "if [we] don't write it, it didn't happen!" Enjoy this conversation as Aletha reads her work and celebrates her inspirations.

Happy Poetry Month

drLoni

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month! Dee talks about her experiences and how she courageously faces every day as a victor and not a victim. She is more than a survivor, she's a thriver.

Dee wants all women to be on the lookout for each other and be card carrying members of this SISTERHOOD! Enjoy the conversation as Dee shares her truth and we often laugh at some of life's characters.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault or abuse please reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673.

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LeKeisha Ellery, The Blunt Poet talks with drLoni. She reads 3 pieces of her work and shares her heart with you.

She shares how it feels to be what she calls, "unbalanced and addicted." She is certainly balanced as she pens some beautiful work.

Listen in to The Blunt Poet, Ellery.

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It's that time of year!! Whether you're planning a prom, birthday party, or your upcoming wedding, Plan Special Moments is here for you (in person and virtually). Darien Dickerson Green shares some special moments of his own and how he came to be an event planner, floral designer, and special moments creator.

Darien's passion for his work and others bleeds all throughout our conversation. He and his team can make it happen whether you're near or far.

Enjoy Darien Dickerson Green!

drLoni

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

In this episode historian and author Danielle McGuire shares the journey that led her to write , "At The Dark End of the Street." This important piece of work aids in drawing the direct line from the rape and obsession with the Black female body to the Civil Rights Movement.

Black women have paid a heavy price in the movement and in her work Danielle shares some of her experience with Recy Taylor and the experiences of many Black female victims, some as young as 4 years old. Danielle captures in intimate detail some of these stories and the intersectionality with the Civil Rights Movement. After you've listened (or at the same time) purchase, "At The Dark End Of The Street", watch the Netflix documentary, and let's continue the conversation about race, rape, and civil rights! If you haven't heard the first episode, "The Weight Between Her Legs", give it a listen also. drLoni

This tearful and funny conversation brightened my day. I sure hope it has the same impact on you. Enjoy my friends, the (not so) dirty white girls minus one; Karen J., Karen E., Heather J., Patty C., Callie T., Tammy G., Megan G., Sharon G. minus "Jennifer", and sometimes Harold. We talk about all kinds of fun stuff!! Enjoy a laugh or two.

Over 12 years of love and friendship brings us back together as always. Enjoy the DWGs, my friends for life.

drLoni

During Women's History Month I share some conversations with a few women who mean a lot to me and have been a part of my journey. Each one of these women in their own way have been a part of who I am as an educator and advocate for students and young women.

We laugh, at some points tear up, and reflect on some important women in our lives.

Enjoy, my friends the (Black) Golden Girls!

drLoni