Welcome to our introduction of Thick Smart & Authentic, were we have thick smart and authentic conversations focusing on women of color wellness and self care.

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This week ,Counselor and Social Worker Rajean Willis joins us for a discussion on mental health

Rajean Willis is a social worker and clinical therapist from Halifax, Nova Scotia,she has a private practice where she focuses on having a balance of one-on- one counselling therapeutic intervention, and also providing education via lecturing, presentations, facilitation, training and research.

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Gabrielle: @thatsgabe

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2019, We Ready !

Episode 7 we are reflecting on 2018.Join us by answering these reflective questions

1. What is the biggest lesson learned in 2018?

2. What is the biggest lesson I learned about myself?

3. What’s something I didn’t accomplish?

4. What is the biggest thing that I accomplished in 2018?

5. What would have made this a stronger year?

6. How was the overall year?

7. What was good in 2018 ?

8. Was I good in 2018 ?

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Episode 6 we talk about code switching and themes from the film “The Hate You Give” .

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TSA Episode 5: Thick & Fit

Today's episode we talk about our ups and downs with fitness, through our childhood until now in our adulthood.

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Todays episode we have a authentic conversation with naualitisita & entrepreneur Kienya Booker. This episode was filled with good vibes and lots of laughter.

Kenyia Booker is a Beauty and Natural Hair Enthusiast from North Preston, Nova Scotia she is the founder of Kaekoes Hair and skin products as well K.B Golden Hair Fetish hair company. Also her viral photo known as “who’s the mom”, where she posted a picture of her and her daughters as well her Youtube and natualistia social media presence.

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In this episode we touch on the Netflix film Nappily Ever After and discuss our personal natural hair journeys

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In this episode we talk about transitions through life and seasons, how much we love fall as well as growing and building.

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TSA Episode 1; Recap of Summer 2018

In this episode we recap the events of summer in our city and we also discuss what its like being a plus size woman in heat of summer.

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