"Forget what Instagram told you to do." If the self care tips trending on Instagram just aren't cutting it anymore, this episode's for you. Les Alfred of Balanced Black Girl is sharing her insights on what self care really looks like and her work in the wellness space as a Black woman.

Les is on a mission to create resources and a safe space for Black women to live their healthiest lives. She shares her tips for doing the inner work of self care, advice for aspiring Black creators, and her top takeaway from having Michelle Obama at her book club.

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160: Real Self Care & Diversity in Wellness w/ Balanced Black Girl, Les Alfred

Life is an art. Make it your masterpiece.

The Lavendaire Lifestyle is a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Hosted by YouTuber and entrepreneur Aileen Xu, this podcast shares insight & inspiration on how to shine as your brightest self and create your dream life.

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Reading books is not only a source of knowledge and entertainment but also a way to enhance creativity and reduce stress. If you're seeking inspiration to read more, you've come to the right place! In this episode, we'll explore effective strategies and motivations to incorporate more reading into your life.



Alex Wieckowski is a book reviewer, writer and podcaster who’s all about helping people read more, sharing key lessons & reviews. He’s the creator of Alex & Books and the author of Learn To Love Reading. 



TIMESTAMPS

1:05 Alex’s background and story

4:22 Can you get tired of reading?

4:58 The number of books Alex has read 

5:54 How reading can change your life

11:07 Alex’s reading routine

13:30 How to remember what you read

14:11 Lessons learned from books

24:56 Researching the books

28:52 Small talk tips to elevate conversation

31:02 Keeping track of the books you read

32:54 Book recommendations

39:54 About Alex’s book

40:55 Suggested technique for reading

44:30 What is Alex excited about in the future





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Embracing self-love is a journey that requires genuine acceptance of our struggles and imperfections. Through this episode, we are reminded that self-love isn't selfish, rather, it's essential for fostering meaningful connections and positively impacting the world around us. Join us as we delve into an inspiring conversation with Julia Roman, exploring the profound impact of self-compassion and the shift that occurs when we embrace our inherent worthiness.



Julia Roman is a certified life coach, educator and content creator. She is the author of “10 Steps to Self-Love: How to Fall in Love With Yourself” and “The Radical Self-Love Workbook.” Her Instagram page is dedicated to raising awareness for self-love and mental health.



TIMESTAMPS


02:48 Julia’s self-love journey
05:48 Aha moments
07:31 How to stop putting our worth on external things
10:16 Healing our self-worth
19:12 Why certain people attract unhealthy relationships
20:35 Setting healthy boundaries
27:31 10 steps to self-love
37:33 How to stop comparing yourself to others
40:31 Julia’s self-love spiritual path
44:37 Life changes when we live from a place of self-love
47:37 Overcoming off-days and phases
50:17 Final message to the listeners



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250: Releasing Limiting Beliefs Through Self-Love with Julia Roman

In this episode, we present a 5-minute guided meditation for abundance, positive energy and powerful visualization. This meditation will help you cultivate more positivity & manifest abundance in your life.



Use this as a daily morning meditation, or an evening meditation before sleep. 



Great for beginners and all levels.



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5 Minute Meditation for Abundance

In this episode, we present powerful positive affirmations to manifest your dream life in 2024!



Repeating "I am" affirmations is intended to utilize law of attraction, raise your vibration, release negative thoughts, and encourage a positive mindset.



Listen to these affirmations daily for 21 days to reprogram your mind for positive thinking—listen while you sleep, or as morning affirmations. 





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Positive Affirmations to Manifest Your Dream Life

In this episode, Aileen explores the stages of creating your dream life - from the initial awakening to the gratifying act of giving back. Recognizing the unique paths we all tread, this episode delivers beautiful insights to creating our dream life in 2024. This episode marks the finale until March 2024 – stay tuned for a renewed wave of content coming your way in the spring!



Aileen is a content creator, entrepreneur and artist of life, creating content, resources & lifestyle products that empower you to help you become your best self, make positive changes, and create beautiful, meaningful life





TIMESTAMPS

1:17 The Lavendaire Lifestyle podcast news
3:07 The Lavendaire Lifestyle podcast review
3:54 Everyone’s journey is different
5:14 First stage of creating your dream life: waking up
12:46 Second stage: having a vision for your ideal life
18:09 Third stage: exploring and testing (open ended action)
26:30 Fourth stage: focused action (doing the thing)
32:25 Fifth stage: lifestyle design
40:05 Sixth stage: financial freedom
43:38 Seventh stage: when money doesn’t matter anymore
46:15 Eighth stage: giving back (tangible or intangible)
52:00 New Year Workshops with Aileen

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160: Real Self Care & Diversity in Wellness w/ Balanced Black Girl, Les Alfred

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