Rosé with Rae

I love having medical and mental health professionals on the podcast because they have a way of gently and lovingly getting us all the way together. Dr. Ayanna Abrams, Clinical Licensed Psychologist, is no different. This episode is for you if:

• You are someone who loves hard and loses yourself in relationships
• You fall victim to people pleasing or doing things out of guilt
• You are lost on how to set and honor boundaries
• You feel that you always have to be everything to everyone
• You are intentionally pursuing a deeper relationship with yourself

Or if you just love Black women getting real about mental health.

Dr. Ayanna is snatching edges, but she does it with such grace and love. Grab a glass of rosè and a notebook, because this is a noteworthy episode. She's closing out the episode with a soul-honoring journal prompt. Cheers!!!

Follow, support, and lean into Dr. Ayanna's wisdom. She shares such great content on instagram: @dr_ayanna_a

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Les is back on the podcast this week and my heart is so happy. It's always a good time when we have the balanced Black girl of all balanced Black girls on the podcast.

Les recently paid down $100K in debt (!!!) and is spilling the tea on her tips on paying down debt, understanding your finances and where your money is going, and how to set the ~vibe when you're going through your finances each week.

In this episode we are also diving into:

• Paying down debt, financial literacy, and staying in your bag
• Diving into what self-compassion looks like for us
• Gut feelings, following our intuition, and getting curious with ourselves
• She's a silk press girlie now, is heat damage the worst thing that could happen?

And once again, another friend and I are getting into how yoga has transformed our wellness journeys. To know Les is to know love her. Here's how you can stay connected with her:

• instagram: @balancedblackgirl / @balancedles
• listen to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast on Apple + Spotify (congrats on 6M downloads!!!)

• Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com
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• Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose
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I am sitting down with my brother Antoine today. He was best friends with J and after he passed away, Antoine and I formed a beautiful friendship that means the world to me. This episode makes my heart really happy because our bond is one of my favorite things. In today's episode we're digging into:

• Doing the work and trusting that your breakthrough is on the other side of your waiting season
• Building discipline and grit even when the odds are stacked against you
• How to measure success based on your own journey and not aynone else's
• How yoga has strengthened our mental toughness, built resilience, and unlocked our vulnerability

Also LOL that I'm telling y'all a story in the podcast about how I fell asleep in a yoga class, but since this episode was recorded, I have once again fallen asleep in another yoga class.

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I'm kicking off today's episode with a podcast-blog style conversation and recapping my weekend, life updates so far this year, and some lessons I'm learning in this season of life. Then we're diving into another one of my favorite topics: practicing acceptance. Accepting people for who they are, not having the false expectation of expecting "you" from other people, accepting and honoring the season of life that you're in. I love y'all. Cheers!

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Today on the podcast I'm sharing a special interview that I recorded with a digital agency based out of LA. I was invited to speak during their Women in Leadership Series and chose to dive into my love for living well on purpose. Today we explore:

• What it looks like to go deep with yourself to understand what you need in order to thrive
• How to align your daily habits with your dreams and goals
• What ignited my wellness journey and inspiring women to pursue theirs
• My shift from focusing on physical wellbeing to emotional and spiritual healing
• Prioritizing self-care as busy busy busyyy women

+ sharing some untold stories from college, my diagnosis and treatment of aplastic anemia, and mindset shifts to keep you going on your health journey.

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This week I'm solo sipping and walking you guys through what it means to romanticize your life, how to do it + why it's important, and how gratitude and mindfulness are at the heart of it all.

All my love. Cheers. xx

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From out of the realities of abandonment by her biological mother, being bi-racial and growing up in a Black home, Katara McCarty realized early in life that the color of her skin mattered. After becoming a single mother at 19 and finding the courage to leave an abusive relationship, Katara became an entrepreneur holding leadership positions in both non and for-profit organizations.Today, Katara is a sought-after coach, author, and podcast host dedicated to cultivating brave spaces of belonging for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color (BIWOC). As a Black woman, she is committed to amplifying the richness of BIWOC and their stories, while also advocating for and providing emotional well-being resources for BIWOC, through her app EXHALE.

Katara is a JOY! I'm so excited to share her with y'all. This episode recorded while Katara was raising capital. That round of raising funds has ended, but there are still so many ways to connect with her.

In today's episode we are diving into:

• How non-Black women can support Black woman (hint: stop talking, listen, and pull up)
• Creating safe spaces for Black women
• The INCREDIBLE mental health app that Katara created for BIWOC
• Prioritizing self-care, rest, and protecting your boundaries

Keep up with Katara:

• Follow her on instagram: @kataramccarty
• Follow the Exhale app on instagram: @exhaleapp
• Download the Exhale App and *exhale*

• Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com
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I'm solo sippin' today and chatting about extending grace to yourself, how I face my decision-making anxiety and gentle self-talk. I close out the episode with a few affirmations straight from my heart to yours.

Episode spoiler: I was influenced HARD to buy the Stanley and I'm sharing my thoughts on this cup that is breaking the internet lol.

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2021 was the year that I decided to get serious about my skin and by way of hashtags and some intense ig scrolling (and trolling lol), I happened upon Brynna of 7 Esthetics Skin Studio. Brynna is a corporate employee turned esthetician/entreprenuer whose passion for skincare was birthed from her own experiences with acne and hyperpigmentation. I do not say this lightly when I tell you guys that she has changed my skin and my life. I've always been a little insecure when it comes to my skin, but I was making the mistake of following skincare routines from influencers and not licensed professionals. Oof.

Today we're talking about:

• Understanding the difference between a skincare expert/esthetician and a dermatologist and when to see each one
• Getting serious about your skincare and skin health (Black does crack, y'all)
• Tackling the awkward conversation on how to break up with your esty when they're no longer your bestie
• Skincare products to lean towards depending on the skin challenge you're trying to solve
• Why the clean beauty movement is not always effective when it comes to skincare (plot twist: chemicals can be our friend)

+ more! This is a super informational episode as Brynna is one of the most knowledgeable people I know.

Connect with Brynna:

• follow her on instagram: @7esthetics_skinstudio
• book an appointment (virtual is an option too if you're not local to DFW)

• Visit the website: www.rachelsymonegilliam.com
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I love the start of a new year. There's nothing like a fresh start and opportunity to begin again. I'm someone who never passes up the chance to reflect on the past and plan for the future. In today's episode we are doing just that. I'm walking you guys through how my habits have evolved over the years, how I plan to use this year building on the solid foundation I've already established, and how to get out of your own way when it comes to stepping outside of your comfort zone and into something new. Start scared. Start not knowing what the hell you're doing. Just start.

I'm also recapping my holiday season and sharing a few of my resolutions and goals for the year.

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