I don't always get to spend time alone, but when I do, I want it to be joyful. I'm sharing a few things from my list for the days when I get some time to myself.

In this episode, we cover:

✨ Ideas for spending time alone

✨ The joy of a good playlist

✨ How actively choosing what we invite into our world is top-tier self-care

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• What I'm reading: Summer's Echo

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Lately, I've found myself asking, What does self-care look like as a society. I'm clear on self-care when it's personal, but when it's something we've experienced, how do we cope? In this episode, I process in real time my thoughts on all the violence in society over the last weekend. How do we move forward?

In this episode, we cover:

✨ What societal self-care can look like

✨ How Gen X may have been the last generation free of school shootings

✨ Simple ways to practice self-care in tragic moments

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• The P.O.P. Society on Instagram
• What I'm reading: Slanting Towards the Sea

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If self-care has been feeling like “that thing you should be doing” but somehow never get around to… this episode is for you.

I'm talking about how to gently start — or restart — a self-care practice without pressure, perfection, or turning it into another form of productivity. Whether you’ve fallen off completely or you’re just craving a softer routine, this episode is all about making self-care feel real, sustainable, and supportive.

In this episode, we cover:

✨ Why it’s normal to fall out of self-care routines

✨ How to release guilt and stop “starting over” every Monday

✨ Simple ways to build a practice that fits your real life

This episode is your reminder that you don’t need a perfect routine — you just need a compassionate starting point.

Listen in and let this be your permission to begin again.

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• What I'm reading: When Crack Was King

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If you’ve been feeling “behind” or questioning your timeline, this episode is your reminder to breathe and come back to your story. I talk about why comparison shows up, how social media amplifies it, and simple grounding practices to help you stay present, grateful, and rooted in your own journey.

I’ll walk through:

• ✅ Inspiration vs. comparison
• ✅ Small ways to interrupt the comparison spiral
• ✅ How to protect your peace both online and offline

Also, the book I'm talking about this week, Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books

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🎧 Tune in, and be reminded that you are not late. You're right on time.

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There was a lot of talk last week about natural hair, courtesy of FLOTUS, Michelle Obama. She made statements about the process of keeping our hair one way for mainstream acceptance, and shockingly, there was blowback.

I’ll share:

✅ Why she was right

✅ The privilege of thinking she was wrong

Also, the book that has me obsessed this week, Who Asked You?

🎧 Tune in, and let’s redefine what self-care really looks like.

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The seasons have changed and we've had the ridiculous time change too. Didn't we vote to get rid of that? Anywho, there are things we can do to feel our best this time of year. I'm sharing some tips to make sure you're doing more thriving than surviving.

I’ll share:

✅ How changing seasons and the time change can knock you off your square

✅ How something as simple as color can give you life

✅ How my current vitamin cocktail can work wonders for you

Also, the book I'm talking about this week, Slanting Towards the Sea

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🎧 Tune in.

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When you carry so many titles (wife, mother, daughter), you have a responsibility to everyone. It's easy to forget that you have a responsibility to yourself, too. Before you know it, your to-do list is full, and none of it is about you. Let's change that. In this episode of The P.O.P Society Podcast, we’re talking about what it means to land at #1 on your to-do list.

I’ll share how I’ve been creating room for myself while still showing up for the people who matter.

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• 📓 What I'm Reading: We Don't Talk About Carol
• 💬 Connect on Instagram: @thepopsocietyco

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As much as I'd like to hunker down and pretend "all the things" are imploding, I can't. Sometimes it feels like living in delulu would be a good option. Turns out, the way the world is set up, full-time delulu is not an option. Now and then, though, we get to check out. It may be brief, but I'm taking it. In this episode, I'm sharing what's helping me to check out when I need to and build myself up for what's ahead.

I’ll share:

✨ How to create some balance these days

✨ Practical ideas for the escape that you need

✨ Book suggestions that meet the moment

💌 Mentioned in this episode:

• Subscribe to The P.O.P Society newsletter for more self-care inspo and prompts to help you edit your life with intention.
• The P.O.P. Society on Instagram
• What I'm reading: One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
• Imagination: A Manifesto
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🎧 Press play, and let’s make room for the version of your life that feels more like you.

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We all know it helps to have an accountability partner when it comes to something like working out or sticking to other lifestyle changes. But what does accountability look like when it comes to self-care? Is it helpful? The answer is yes. In this episode, I talk about what that could look like.

I’ll share:

✅ How accountability helps us to commit to self-care

✅ How it makes us more intentional about it

✅ How it makes us proactive when it comes to self-care

Also, the book I'm talking about this week, Before the Coffee Gets Cold

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So much has been made of Tabitha Brown's comments to aspiring entrepreneurs about getting a job. Right message, wrong time, wrong person? Let's talk about it. Whatever the case, we can't ignore that it feels like Black women are under attack right now. You know that "strong Black woman" moniker? It's made in times like these. The thing is, we need something different. We deserve a soft life. But how? I’ll share how I’ve been processing the noise and how it led to the creation of P.O.P. Society.

We’ll talk about:

• - Where our strength comes from
• - Why creating a soft practice matters
• - Three easy actions to kick-start your soft practice
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No matter how you're dealing with all that's going on, this episode is another invitation for you to make your self-care a priority.

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• 📓 What I'm Reading: Consumed
• 💬 Connect on Instagram: @thepopsocietyco

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