What an honor to have shared space with my dear friend, Anica Jeremie! A Boston-born daughter of of brilliant and faithful Haitian parents living in LA, Anica embraces that entrepreneurial life with deep love, passion, and authenticity. In today's episode, we cover friendship, longevity and the values that ground our friendship.

You can find Anica on social media platforms at @sincerelywithlov

You can also shop her Etsy business BlackHoneyGold

Coming Soon!- SkinCare Line Launching Summer 2023

Note: This episode is a live recording from Instagram.

In this short episode, we hear a real-time revelation from podcast host, Hazel Monae, about what it means to have fun.

What a joy it is to be joined by my little sister, Yu'Nique, who is 10 years younger! It's been such a joy to learn with and from her!  In this episode we reflect on what it's like to realize that we are ACTUALLY adults. Yu'Nique is a Nevada native currently residing in Texas as she navigates this adult life.

You can find her on all social media platforms: @lifeasyunique

Today, I am honored to be joined by a true gem, Lani G!

Lani G is a spiritual life coach and intuitive healer for Black women. Her mission is to empower 1 million Black women worldwide to love themselves fully and out loud in order to live liberated by 2030. She creates safe and sacred spaces for Black women to heal with her retreats, workshops and events in the local HTX community and beyond.

Where You Can Find Lani G:

Instagram: instagram.com/lovinggthejourneyy

TikTok: tiktok.com/@lovinggthejourneyy

YouTube: youtube.com/@lovinggthejourneyy

Register for The Reset Retreat (6/21-6/25): eventcreate.com/e/theresetretreat

We are back with Hazel Monae & Bae! In this video episode this week, we talk all things marriage and what it took to get here! 

In this episode, I am joined by my beautiful step daughter, Halimah. In this short segment, we talk about the gifts and challenges of learning a new person and our hopes for our relationship. 

Language note: Yumma is an Arabic word for Mother

It's a video episode! Woot woot! 

This week, I share a bit about my desire to move away from perfection.  Creating this podcast without a plan is the very thing I need to heal pertaining to what my rush to adulthood did to me. This episode is created with so much gratitude to my brother, Michael, who teaches me so much about freedom. 

Content Warning: Death/Murder is mentioned in this episode. 

Today, I am joined by my friend, Greg Etienne as we explore the theme of queering adulthood. Yes, both in terms of sexual orientation and in the way that we are different, eclectic and go against the norm.   

About Greg 

Originally from Boston, MA, and the son of Haitian immigrants, Greg has been in the nation’s capital for 7 years. It is in Washington D.C., where he achieved his BS in IT from Southern New Hampshire University and his MS in Cybersecurity from University of Maryland Global Campus. He uses his vast experience in the hospitality industry, his incredible customer service acumen, and his technical skills to grow his business, BOTL’D.  BOTL’D is a Black-owned, LGBTQ+, artisanal, handcrafted, small-batch, ready-to-drink cocktail company that provides unique and delicious cocktails for every occasion. You can learn more about Greg, and his business below.