Mood: validating, silly but profound

Welcome to the first edition of our new series, Trauma Hour. We'll drink wine (or a mocktail!) and have a "happy hour" chat while unpacking some trauma. Grab your glass, pour your drink, and join us for these therapeutic sessions!

First up, Dominique's neighbor-bestie-slash-hair-stylist, Courtney Resch, founder of Ashen Salon. After suffering an out-of-nowhere seizure while behind the wheel (of her brand new car!), Courtney broke her spine, tore all the ligaments and muscles in one foot, and sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that wouldn't be diagnosed for *seven months* despite being under the care of a neurologist — the TBI left her with loss of vision, hearing, memory, balance, and cognitive function.

Despite everything Courtney has been through, she continues to thrive, heal, grow, exude queen energy, and serve as a leader in her community. She's got some big sister advice for all of us. Cheers!

Mood: silly but profound, educational, coaching style 

Listen, all of us have a pain point. A vulnerability. An insecurity. Something we're not 100% confident about. So it's probably safe to say that at some point, we've ALL asked the question: "how do I become more confident?" ... right?? Brave Babe founder, certified confidence & mindset coach Jenny Gaither provides a pep talk and a fresh lens on safety, insecurities, rejection, and how to work the muscle of confidence. Pay close attention around the 43-minute mark... that's where she shares the "secret sauce"! Jenny's new podcast Dive Deep with Jenny debuts on Spotify later this year. 

Mood: practical, educational, career-centric

Life after girlbossing is wild. Some of us quit the corporate world, some left the country, others started podcasts (or all of the above). But... how do you start your own podcast and start sharing your voice with the world? Join Lestraundra (Les) Alfred — also known as THE Balanced Black Girl — on the latest episode of TIF as she shares tips on how she created her popular podcast, community, and business in a post-girlboss world (including her experience with burnout and protecting her mental health!). And when you’re done with this episode, go listen to The Balanced Black Girl Podcast (including one of Dominique’s favorite episodes on Human Design).

Mood: comforting, coaching style, uplifting

This ISN'T free therapy... but it's close! 

The therapist is now in session. Join Dallas-based clinical psychologist Dr. Kevin Gilliland (host of Struggle Well. Live Well. Worry Less. podcast) and Dominique in a validating conversation-slash-vent-sesh about what to do when you feel like a dumpster fire. Depression, anxiety, fatigue, stress... We're all going through it, including the therapists of the world! Dr. Gilliland shares coping mechanisms, thoughts on simplifying life, ways to find "good medicine" out in the world, and how to lower the bar so you can start feeling better. 

Mood: mystical, educational, fun, comforting

Extra extra! Join master astrologer Shannon Aganza of Moon Gathering for a little hot girl summer astrology, the forecast for the next few months, and a PERSONAL horoscope where you'll learn how the nodes in Scorpio and Taurus are affecting different areas of your life based on your rising sign (your 'ascendant').