Sis, what kind of life are you living? Are you always working, busy, exhausted, and taking care of others? Do you believe you have to do EVERYTHING by yourself? Are you too strong for your own good? In a sentence, are you living the hard life, Sis? 

What if there's another, uh, better, softer way to live? In this episode, I talk about another way for black women to live; it's called the Soft Life. If a softer life appeals to you, have a listen. Then rate, share, support, and comment on this podcast. Smooches!

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"Black woman, travel solo. If you're waiting for somebody to see the world with, stop," many travel influencers insist. "But I don't feel safe traveling alone. I'll be lonely. I'll get so bored. I'm scared," many black women say.  

I started traveling solo in 2021 after I moved to Mexico. Prior to that I did group travel, traveled with family and friends, and traveled alone to attend a retreat or self-development course. None of this, in my opinion, is 'true' solo travel. 

Now that I've been doing this solo travel thing for a minute, I get what some women feel and fear. In this episode, I share MY truth about solo travel. I share what I see as the pros and cons of venturing out alone. And I get candid about one of the biggest concerns, loneliness, and ways to combat it. 

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My daughter Adia celebrates and honors me with the most incredible words and gifts on my special days. This Mother's Day in a FB post she wrote: "to the woman who never tried to pretend she was fearless but instead leaned in to fear..." and inspired this episode.    I talk about some of the things that scare us, like judgment, failing, the unknown, what fear can masquerade as, and how to lean in to it.     Sisters Gathering to Heal Podcast: Courageous Conversations about Self-Love and Healing for Black Women. Host, DeBora M. Ricks, Mother, Self-Love Doula, Editor, Author, Attorney, Globetrotter & Founder of Sisters Gathering to Heal, the Movement.

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In episode 7, I was inspired by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith to talk about emotional intelligence and how our EQ affects the quality of our relationships with ourselves and others.    I talk about the power of self-awareness and how a simple pause can lead to more harmonious, lasting relationships. You'll also hear how overcommitting can hurt relationships.      Sisters Gathering to Heal Podcast: Courageous Conversations about Self-Love and Healing for Black Women. Host, DeBora M. Ricks, Mother, Self-Love Doula, Editor, Book Midwife, Author, Attorney & Founder of Sisters Gathering to Heal, the Movement.

 

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In this episode, I'm in Dakar, Senegal, a trip I gifted myself for my birthday. I must warn you, I I get emotional. It's the nearness of the ferocious Altantic Ocean, finally being in West Africa (the Motherland again) and having revelations about the magic and beauty of being black in a world that has told us we're less than.     Sisters Gathering to Heal Podcast: Courageous Conversations about Self-Love and Healing for Black Women. Host, DeBora M. Ricks, Mother, Self-Love Doula, Editor, Book Midwife, Author, Attorney & Founder of Sisters Gathering to Heal, the Movement. LET’S GET SOCIAL

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Sisters Gathering to Heal Podcast: Courageous Conversations about Self-Love and Healing for Black Women. Host, DeBora M. Ricks, Mother, Self-Love Doula, Author, Editor, Book Midwife and Attorney. 

Episode 5 was inspired by Stephanie Perry of Exodus Summit, who did some YT videos about Black Women learning to embrace a life of EASE. Shucks, it didn't even occur to most Black Women during my era to question societal and familial dictates, rules, and expectations around work, love, relationships, and success. Thank God younger BW are challenging and redefining what it means to be black and woman in America and beyond. Have a listen to why I believe BW struggle letting go of struggle. 

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Love yourself FIRST and Love yourself FIERCELY! 

Cheslie Kryst, the 30 yr. old lawyer, TV correspondent, and Miss USA 2019 took her life on January 30.  After reading my guest Coach Kofi William's blog, I felt compelled to broach this important topic. 

One of my inspirations for starting this podcasting journey was the suicide of blogger Karyn Washington, who suffered from depression at the passing of her mother; she was 22. 

Kofi and I talk about what had her check in to a hospital 30+ years ago, BW redefining what it means to be strong, how to transform your life, and more. 

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Sis, if you are having thoughts of hurting yourself, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or 1-888-628-9454  if you're outside of the USA. 

Talk to someone. And seek professional help. Remember, you matter and you are loved. 

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You want to live an abundant life, right?  Of course, you do. Well, then listen to my conversation with Diane Jones, author of The Abundance Journal. She drops some real gems.  

Diane, who says it's time Black Women let ourselves come undone, talks about why we must fall back in love with ourselves and how doing so supports us in creating abundance in every area of our lives. 

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Kathy Hampton, a dear and long-time friend with whom I went to law school, invited me to have a conversation with her for her YouTube channel. My apologies that, although I spent about 4 hours trying I wasn't able to edit it. IIt was too large. But the content is so valuable that I think that that trumps the sound quality and many 'um's,' 'okay's' and 'you know's.'

We talked about vulnerability, how it starts with us telling ourselves the truth first. And of course we talked about self-love, how our shadow self, when ignored, will sabotage our best intentions. 

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As we enter a brand new year full of promise and possibility, even if you're not making any New Year's Resolutions, like most of us you probably want to uplevel your life in 2022. In this episode, I offer you 10 Things to Leave in 2021, beginning with one of my personal favorites, stop seeking approval, that if embraced will transform your life. 

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