It's still Women's History Month and an opportune time to highlight the constant misogynoir. I wish folx would stay outta rich Black women and femme's business, but here we are, worried about Ciara and Chloe. I share some thoughts on Black women and being palatable.

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This week, we catch up with author and Embodiment Coach and Educator, Lily Shepard. In this episode, we discuss all things pleasure, movement, and how it ties into performance—be it the world's stage or everyday living. Tap in for the good and juicy ki.

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As a professional dancer, she graced many stages and met countless incredible women. She's even shared the stage with Beyoncé, the Queen herself!  With decades of dance training; 200 hours of certified trauma-informed yoga instruction; and her personal experience, Lily makes feminine movement accessible to professional women. Ladies take her lessons to the bedroom, boardroom, and everywhere in between.

You find Lily on Facebook and Instagram @lilyshepardmoves and on LinkedIn and at lilyshepardmoves.com. Her latest book, Pleasure Principles for Driven Women Reclaiming Pleasure Through Movement can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Scribd.

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Here I am, back with another vulnerable podcast episode. What does it feel like to have stage 4 endo and be post-menopausal in your 40s?  Tap in and find out. 

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I must say, this is my most transparent and vulnerable episode to date. I've been reflecting on opportunities to love that I missed and decided to reconcile those feelings while sharing my truth. As always, hoping the lessons I learned can be a blueprint for others to apply for themselves. 

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It's "lover's week" and it's got me thinking about the current status of dating for the single folx. While I'm sure it's past due time for me to get back into dating, pee in the dating pool makes it a nasty challenge. Tap in for some of my inside thoughts, out loud. Watch this episode on my YouTube channel @shavaughnelleTV9211

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After a conversation with one of my honeybees, I had to share how we women and femmes, in particular, always seem to give to folx who don't deserve it. This one is for the people-pleasers, undercover over-lovers, and over-givers. Time to save yourself, beau.

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We're 27 days into 2023 and I know most of us are still planning and ideating. So, while you're envisioning your year ahead, here's a quick tip for your physical or mental grimoire to rely on and customize. Actualization, manifestation, or whichever word you choose is centered around your language and your mindset. Tap in for the tea.

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Seaux... I went down this rabbit hole with desire—how we view it, language, and what it means. Tap in to hear more about what I learned.

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I'm gonna assume (and hope) by now you've seen The Best Man: Final Chapters, if not, go watch it. I was inspired by a tweet mentioning Robyn and Harper and it made me think about how many people settle because it's the right thing to do. I share my thoughts on that in this week's episode.

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Starting the new Gregorian year creating content was not what I expected but I'm leaning in. Sharing some 2022 reflections and my thoughts on our year of "7," 2023.

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