Rosé with Rae

It's hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that I have known Katelyn for over 10 years now. Even harder to believe that this girl reads over 10 books a month. In this week's episode, Katelyn aka The Bookcase Beauty is walking us through establishing reading habits, how reading is a form of self-care, and how she's been able to grow her "bookstagram" to over 36k followers by sharing her passion for reading with others.

Welcome to our virtual book club! In the second half of the episode, we are also taking a deep dive into the bestselling book, The Vanishing Half. A novel with deep roots centered around racism, classism, colorism, and identity. If you haven't read this book, it is a must-read. We're unpacking the book at every level and recapping some of the most impacting moments and characters.

Grab a glass!

CONNECT WITH KATELYN

Instagram: www.instagram.com/bookcasebeauty

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If you're loving sipping rosè with Rae each week or especially loved this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Connect with Rae on Instagram: @rachelsymonegilliam and follow the Podcast: @rosewithraepodcast.

Stay up to date on all things Rachel Symone Gilliam at www.rachelsymonegilliam.com.

This week is all about the 3 B's: Balance, Boundaries, and Being. I'm chatting with my GIRL Ciji Townsend, who is someone I look up to in so many areas of life, but especially when it comes to living a balanced (not busy) life.

In this episode, Ciji and I are talking all about how we are both recovering busy bodies (but God!). We're chatting all about:

• Getting back to being human beings and moving away from human doings
• The intentionality it takes to live a balanced life
• How to stop the glorification of busy or being busy just for the sake of it
• Our secrets and best tips to protecting your boundaries and peace
• Understanding when to say no and when to say not right now

And more!

CONNECT WITH CIJI

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancednotbusy/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/balancednotbusy Twitter: www.twitter.com/balancednotbusy Hashtag: #balancednotbusy Website: www.balancednotbusy.com Sign up for email list: https://www.balancednotbusy.com/wp/lets-connect/ Masterclasses: https://www.balancednotbusy.com/wp/masterclasses/ Podcast: being BALANCED podcast Sizzle Reel: https://youtu.be/ygdKni9d-Fc --

Rae-Approved Discount Codes:

Momotaro: Use code RAE10 for $10 off vaginal wellness products

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If you're loving sipping rosè with Rae each week or especially loved this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Connect with Rae on Instagram: @rachelsymonegilliam and follow the Podcast: @rosewithraepodcast.

Stay up to date on all things Rachel Symone Gilliam at www.rachelsymonegilliam.com.

You might need to grab a whole bottle this week y'all because I am sitting down with not one, but TWO of my girlfriends/former coworkers diving into some tough but necessary topics surrounding navigating corporate America as Black women. From the microaggressions we encounter, the anxiety that stems from wearing and styling natural hair in White spaces, to creating safe spaces for your Black friends and coworkers as an ally.

From the Episode - Products We Are Loving:

• BioDerma Cleansing Oil
• Clean Skin - Clean 100% Organic Towels
• Vitner's Daughter Botanical Serum
• ...hair grease (lmao but for real, Helina is seeing results by reincorporating hair grease with her 4c hair)
• Paula's Choice literally everything
• La Roche-Posay Sunscreen
• Sustainable period products: Thinx period panties and Charlie Banana cloth pads

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Rae-Approved Discount Codes:

Momotaro: Use code RAE10 for $10 off vaginal wellness products

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If you're loving sipping rosè with Rae each week or especially loved this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Connect with Rae on Instagram: @rachelsymonegilliam and follow the Podcast: @rosewithraepodcast.

Stay up to date on all things Rachel Symone Gilliam at www.rachelsymonegilliam.com.

Not sure if y'all are even ready for this (balanced) Black girl magic, but this week I am sitting down with Les Alfred, founder of Balanced Black Girl and a true hero of my heart. Can't lie, I couldn't even drink during this episode because I didn't want to miss a single thing that Les had to share. She's dropping SO much wisdom and truth centered around unlearning that we have to strive for rest, returning to our uninfluenced selves (who would you be without your childhood trauma? without social media?), your Saturn return, and reconnecting with the truth that our worth doesn't come from our work. Her words on being > doing will bring you peace. Normally I'd say grab a glass, but for real you'll want some pen and paper instead.

CONNECT WITH LES

Instagram: www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirl

Instagram: www.instagram.com/balancedles

Website: www.balancedblackgirl.com

Podcast: www.balancedblackgirl.com/podcast/

In this week's episode, Pam R. Johnson Davis, affectionately known as Unapologetically Pam, is walking us through what it looks like to show up as yourself truthfully and unapologetically.

I met Pam through the Unapologetic Retreat, and online event that I hosted for creatives and entrepreneurs. She was a speaker for the retreat and there is a magic about her that you can literally feel and see shining through her.

I'm sipping rosè and Pam sipping on High Noon vodka soda and we are diving into the art of living unapologetically, the many forms of grief and how we process them, owning your journey and story no matter how painful, and more.

CONNECT WITH PAM

Instagram: instagram.com/unapologeticallypam Facebook: facebook.com/unapologeticallypam Twitter: twitter.com/pamunapologetic To purchase "Seasons" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B84QS71

LeAnne Lavender (yes, that's her real name as she jokes) is on the podcast this week and her incredible story is going to leave you wanting more. LeAnne is an IVF warrior and shares her infertility journey with us as well as her life story after her husband was paralyzed in what could have been a fatal motorcycle accident.

This week we are diving into the hope we find when we focus on what God is doing versus what He isn't, what "in sickness and in health" really means for us, learning to accept hard seasons instead of wishing them away, and more.

CONNECT WITH LEANNE

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lavenderslongshot

Website: https://www.lavenderslongshot.com/

Read Derek and LeAnne's story: https://www.lavenderslongshot.com/hello/

I'm sitting down with my bestie boo this week. The maid of honor in my wedding and the ride or die of all ride or dies, Samantha is on the podcast sipping on a gin and tonic while I'm *chugging* a rosé peach mimosa.

We are the self-proclaimed queens of chronic overthinking. Not sure if I should be proud of that, but here we are. This episode is all about how to end the cycle of unhealthy thought loops, letting go of the obsession with perfect, understanding the difference between self efficacy/self confidence and/self esteem, how to cope with chronic overthinking, how to care for things without being consumed, and more.

CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammiejo09

My *recipe* for my rosé peach mimosa

I didn't have a sparkling rosé so I used 1:1 prosecco + dry rosé and added a splash of peach juice. It was a little sweet but so good.

Blog post for overcoming imposter syndrome: https://rachelsymonegilliam.com/must-keep-moving/

Grab a glass AND a tissue for today's bonus episode as I'm sitting down with my fellow widow warrior, Margaret. J passed away on September 11, 2018 so to honor the date and reflect on 2 years without my guy, I'm sitting down with my girl Margaret who is a young widow who also lost her husband to cancer in 2018.

I would feel some type of way if someone didn't give me a *trigger warning* before listening to an episode like this, so I won't lie. This is a heavy episode with unfiltered conversations about cancer, loss, and life after losing someone you love. It's also packed with lessons in healing, overcoming, and hope.

Our stories are so similar and there's no one I would rather sip a little rosè with to honor the day. We are both about to head into our 3rd year without our people and we are chatting about everything from finding out our husbands had cancer, the journey leading up to them passing, and what life looks like now.

In honor of my J and Margaret's RJ, cheers until we see each other again.

CONNECT WITH MARGARET

Instagram: https://instagram.com/margaretdlr

WWRJD/Live Your Best Life: https://instagram.com/teamrj.liveyourbestlife

*clink* this week I am going deep with my girl Jeanetta. She was on the podcast in season 1 where we chatted all about menstrual cycles and healing your relationship with yourself - well she's back this week with even more truth on what it looks like to prioritize yourself, how to find and stick to a routine that works for you, and her incredible birth story of being adopted and how she wants to use her journey to help other mamas through doula work.

Jeanetta is the friend who is there for you in every season -- offering wisdom along the way while also giving you space to figure out and learn as you grow.

Grab a glass and get ready for some healing through this episode.

When I tell y'all that Stephanie is my funniest friend. Whew. Y'all ain't even ready! Oh my gosh you are in for such a treat with this episode because not only she is dropping facts on how incredible and selfless our teachers are, we're also shooting the shit over a glass of rosè and talking about reality TV shows that were far ahead of their time, what we've been up to during quarantine, and because Stephanie knows me better than most people - you'll also learn some surprise facts about me.

One thing about Stephanie is that she is the most loyal and loving friend you could ask for. I struggle a lot with loneliness since losing J and she always answers when I call. I am so excited to share our friendship with y'all this week.

CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureswithstephanie