This podcast episode is part of our Together, We Bloom magazine issue. Our Editor-in-Chief, Erikka Yvonne, sat down with Detroit Girls Go Fit founders Erika Plackowski and Amber Carter to explore how a friendship formed in their 40s blossomed into a community where women can connect, move, and support one another.

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Strut in HER Shoes is dedicated to empowering girls and women of color. Through mindful conversations and safe spaces, we foster a community where Black girls and women feel supported as they rise into their power.

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The conversation explores the journey of Erika and Amber, two women who formed a deep friendship in their 40s and went on to create a community for women to connect and support each other.

Let's play a little game of "Who's More Likely to" with Erika and Amber.

Can we talk about friendship breakups?!

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In this enlightening episode, Strut Talk's hosts, Erikka Yvonne and Sharnell Jamess of Dear Self Care will explore the profound significance of cultivating a personal relationship with God and how that sacred covenant can serve as a guiding light on the path to inner peace.

A heartfelt conversation in "Embracing Vulnerability: Navigating Mental Health with Courage." In this episode, Strut Talk's host Erikka Yvonne and guest, Sharnell James explore how embracing vulnerability can be a catalyst for growth and healing in our mental health journey.

We'll share personal stories, practical tips, and insights on how to cultivate self-care practices that prioritize our emotional well-being. 

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 Strut in HER Shoes is dedicated to advocating for the empowerment of girls and women of color. We serve as an elevator of mindful conversation and a safe space, fostering a community where Black girls and women can rise to the occasion of self-empowerment. 

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Serving as the elevator of mindful conversation and a safe space for persevering women, Strut in HER Shoes helps women rise to the occasion of self-empowerment through our holistic spectrum of womanhood lifestyle coverage and connection.

On this episode of Strut Talk Podcast, we're having an intimate conversation with digital illustrator Destiny Darcel. If you've scrolled social media, you've likely seen one of Destiny's illustrations of black women. Tune in for more behind her brand. 

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Serving as the elevator of mindful conversation and safe space for persevering women, Strut in HER Shoes podcast, Strut Talk, helps women rise to the occasion of self-empowerment through our holistic spectrum of womanhood lifestyle coverage and connection. 

On this episode of Strut Talk Podcast, we're joined by Melissa Odum, better known as the Fairy-godmother of skincare and Million Dollar Melissa. Melissa is the CEO and founder of the #1 largest, black-woman owned vegan, holistic, and wellness spa, Queendom Aesthetics, based in New Orleans & her soon to open location in Slidell, Louisiana. 

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Serving as the elevator of mindful conversation and safe space for persevering women, Strut in HER Shoes helps women rise to the occasion of self-empowerment through our holistic spectrum of womanhood lifestyle coverage and connection.

This week on Strut Talk podcast, we're joined by Co-Founders of Flourish Media Conference, Vivian Olodun and Dr. Tracy Timberlake During this powerful conversation, everything a woman entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur needs to know about getting started and maintaining is discussed. From developing a wealthy person mentality to shifting your mindset to network above. Vivian and Dr. Tracy also share details on their upcoming Flourish Media Conference, which aims to teach women of color entrepreneurs tools and strategies to build engaging and dynamic business platforms, leveraging  online engagement for offline results, and creating sustainable company & brand models; as they start their career as an entrepreneur

Follow Flourish Media for more information on the conference and register for the conference at www.flourishmediaconference.com.

Serving as the elevator of mindful conversation and safe space for persevering women, Strut in HER Shoes helps women rise to the occasion of self-empowerment through our holistic spectrum of womanhood lifestyle coverage and connection.

This Week on Strut Talk Podcast, we're "Keeping up with Tori Nichel" during an intimate conversation about her journey into fashion industry. Tori accounts a few challenges she's faced and shares details on her latest venture, Maison Black. Maison Black’s mission is rooted in our founder Tori Nichel’s vision of marrying her passion for fashion and purpose to serve the Black designer community in order to create access, exposure, longevity and sustainability for Black designers in the fashion industry.