Triggered AF

We are excited to invite the author of the much-celebrated Black Girls Must Die Exhausted series, Jayne Allen, to share how she created her world, her way.

In this episode, you will uncover the power that daydreaming and visualization have on your decision-making, as well as how to take risks and seize opportunities that come your way.

Alechia, Dani, and Jayne also explore ways for you to reinvent yourself, discuss why success can box you in, and so much more!

So, tune in and discover the limitless ways you can Create Your World, Your way with your hosts and Jayne today.

KEY POINTS:

- Give yourself permission to dream

- How to recognize a good opportunity moment

- Are you boxing yourself in success?

- Reinvent yourself by changing your name

- Small life shifts you can start making for yourself

- The secret to moving forward and making decisions

- How to push past and overcome your fears

- Learning to start giving yourself permission

QUOTABLES:

"I work hard to love my life."

"There's nothing more expensive than a regret."

"You can't create the life you want if you're constantly in survival mode."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Jayne Allen

jayneallen.com

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Jay Barnett has been making big waves in the mental health space by transforming the narratives on healing for men. As a family therapist and mental health coach, Jay empowers and inspires others to embark on their own healing journeys.

In this episode, Jay clears some misconceptions on how men deal with mental health and brings to light the subtle differences between how men and women process their thoughts and emotions. Tune in to uncover some transformative revelations that will help you become a better partner, friend, or loved one to those around you.

KEY POINTS:

- Creating a safe space for men to express themselves

- Talking vs Communicating

- Why every couple needs couples therapy

- Differences in how men and women heal

- How men pay attention more than women realize

- Why some of us cannot receive love

- Changing narratives on the Black community

QUOTABLES:

"To feel heard is to be embraced with silence, not with banter."

"You don't go to therapy because something is wrong with the marriage. You go to therapy to enhance the marital relationship experience."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Jay Barnett

kjbcoaching.com

IG | instagram.com/kingjaybarnett

Twitter | twitter.com/kingjaybarnett?lang=en

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Rejection can be as painful as it is inevitable - and with the world opening back up again, many of us may have to start facing the possibility of dealing with a whole lot more of it. And Olga Lee is no stranger to staring rejection in the face, especially in her field as an actress.

In this episode, Alechia, Dani, and Olga talk about how to deal with the many shapes and forms of rejection in our lives. Whether it's business or personal, you will learn to reframe the way you perceive rejection and use it as a tool to empower and liberate yourself.

So join in on the conversation and find out how you can turn rejection into your power!

KEY POINTS:

- How early moments of rejection translate into adulthood.

- Ways to deal with rejections in life.

- Turning rejection into power in the acting business.

- The need and chase for validation.

- How to overcome your fear of rejection.

- Mental exercises to prepare for potential rejection.

- The key to reducing your chances of being rejected.

- 4 questions to ask yourself to feel more rounded.

- Biggest lessons we can learn from rejection.

QUOTABLES:

"Rejection is not death, it's not the end. Rejection is not your ultimate validation point. Rejection is the comma."

"We all want to be seen and heard, and want to feel accepted. But I do think there's something really powerful in just being completely okay with how you feel about yourself."

"You're always kind of auditioning in life. Life is just like a big, long, multiple-stage audition of sorts. And if you're not showing up as yourself, you're actually increasing the chances of you being rejected."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

OIga Lee

IG | @laluna0910 - instagram.com/laluna0910

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In this episode, we invite Head of Strategic Partnerships of Foria Wellness, Michele Harrington to talk about all things wellness, intimacy, and orgasms.

Tune in as Alechia, Dani, and Michele discuss sexuality during motherhood, how to close the gender orgasm gap, and products that will help make your G spot more accessible. Find out how to transform the relationship we women have with our bodies and even uncover the secret to better, life-changing orgasms! It's time we normalize conversations around CBD use and sexual wellness - so listen in and be a part of the dialogue.

KEY POINTS:

- Why communication is crucial in the bedroom.

- Aligning CBD with sexual wellness.

- How can mothers reframe their thoughts around sexuality?

- Changing the narrative on CBD use within the Black community.

- How to be present during intimacy.

- Closing the gender orgasm gap.

- The importance of doing research when buying CBD products.

QUOTABLES:

"Sometimes if you take the pressure of achieving that orgasm off the table, you're going to enjoy the route and the different ways to get there."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Foria Wellness

foriawellness.com

IG | @foriawellness - instagram.com/foriawellness/

Michele Harrington

IG | @mrsharrington913 - instagram.com/mrsharrington913/

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Welcome to the Badass Women in Business series, where Alechia and Dani chat with women creating legacies and building multi-million dollar businesses.

Join us as we kick off this series with Libby Rothschild, CEO of The Dietician Boss and host of the Dietician Boss podcast. Libby has helped countless dietitians grow their visibility, branding, and businesses online, all through leveraging the free power of the organic market of social media.

Tune in as Libby shares the principles and values she works by that have brought her toward success, and how you too can forge a path to entrepreneurial abundance. Alechia, Dani, and Libby also chat about dealing with changes that come with growth, the power of connection, and not letting those around you keep you small.

KEY POINTS:

- Busting the myths on "overnight success".

- The one thing to know about yourself before starting a business.

- Building supportive communities for our fellow women.

- Tackling Imposter Syndrome or feeling unqualified.

- How it all starts with connection, authenticity, and vulnerability.

- Dealing with internal changes that come with professional growth.

- Ways to shift and transform your mindset.

- The importance and simplicity of practicing self-care.

- Tapping into collaboration instead of competition.

- Best steps to turn your passion project into something profitable.

- What should we be continually saying yes to?

QUOTABLES:

"Every level has a new Devil."

"None of us wake up with a mission and vision having never had started."

"You absolutely can base your entire life on how you want to feel, and you should. Because when you feel better, you move differently, you love differently, you operate from a pure heart and from a different space."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Libby Rothschild

dietitianboss.com/

Tune in to the Dietician Boss Podcast: dietitianboss.com/podcast/

IG | instagram.com/dietitianboss/

YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCIXPySZ-j09S9NZwE17d-iQ

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/company/dietitianboss/

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In this episode, Life and Relationship coach Ludmila Woodruff joins us to chat about the never-ending path of healing and growth. Tune in as Ludmila opens up about the breaking point in her life and how it propelled her to take ownership over her own unhappiness and begin her healing journey.

Alechia, Dani, and Ludmila also chat about coping mechanisms, getting used to uncomfortable feelings, parenting, and so much more. So tune in now and uncover the keys to becoming the master of your own triggers!

About Ludmila

Ludmila Woodruff is a Life and Relationship coach who helps high-performing women thrive in their relationships as much as they do in their careers. Through a direct but caring approach, Ludmila combines her training with her unique communication skills to transform her clients' relationships so they can show up as their best selves.

KEY POINTS:

- The relationship between healing and growth.

- How to identify your triggers.

- Taking ownership over your own unhappiness.

- Focusing on the Why behind our coping mechanisms.

- Getting comfortable with uncomfortable feelings.

- Where to get started on your transformation.

- How it all boils down to choice.

QUOTABLES:

"When you judge and beat yourself up, how can you even have self-compassion for yourself, that you are worthy of more? So acceptance is a big part of the process."

"My trauma doesn't define me. My mistakes and coping mechanisms don't define me. I have value just because I'm here."

GUEST INFORMATION:

Ludmila Woodruff

ludmilawoodruff.wixsite.com/mysite

IG | @ludmilawoodruff - instagram.com/ludmilawoodruff/

FB | facebook.com/Ludmila-Woodruff-Life-Relationship-Coaching-354156572047982/

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/ludmila-woodruff-07166733/

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In this episode, we invite 3-time best-selling author and special guest Enitan Bereola II to talk about the evolution of relationship rules in dating and marriage with your hosts, Alechia and Dani! Tune in as they dive deep into relationship hot topics such as polyamory, dating timelines, "situationships", prioritizing marriage in Black communities, and so much more.

So join in on the discussion, and take a glimpse into Enitan's unique male perspective on how we seek and keep love in this new millennia.

KEY POINTS:

- The evolution of dating and relationship rules.

- Why we end up in "situationships" and toxic relationships.

- Is marriage just a piece of paper?

- Thoughts on polyamorous relationships.

- What is the timeline for relationships?

- How can we prioritize marriage in the Black community?

- The importance of leading with love.

QUOTABLES:

"The simple ways of living and providing can actually monumentally change your trajectory and change your life and impact others in a beautiful way."

"When you try to escape and not heal from trauma, it's going to present itself in every other scenario."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Enitan Bereola II

bereolaesque.com/#clients

IG | @bereolaesque - instagram.com/bereolaesque

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Many of us who venture into modern-day motherhood can get so caught up in being everything to everyone until we forget that we are women before we are mothers. So how do we make sure that we honor ourselves above all else, and why is doing that so important?

Meet special guest Taasha Renee, a #vulnerablemom who gives nothing but the real, raw, and vulnerable truth about motherhood. Tune in as your hosts chat with Taasha about being selfish, mom guilt, birth, and so much more. It's time to recognize that as a creator of life itself, you get the power to create the life that you want for yourself!

KEY POINTS:

- Advocating for yourself and your needs.

- The importance of having emotional support.

- How to honor yourself through motherhood.

- Ways to reconnect with yourself.

- The number one rule to obey as a mother.

- Things we wish we'd known before motherhood.

QUOTABLES:

"We are in control of what we accept, what we allow, and how we decide to move in the world."

"The only way that you can effectively parent or effectively try to be a better example for your kids is to have that time for yourself. So no, it's not selfish at all, because choosing me means I'm choosing you."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Taasha Renee:

taasharenee.com/

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IG @avulnerablemom - instagram.com/avulnerablemom/

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What does it mean to have high standards when you're dating? Does having high standards make you a high-maintenance woman? Is there anything wrong with being high maintenance?

Join your hosts as well as special guest Kornelija Slunjski as they get frank with each other about having high standards in dating and relationships. In this episode, Alechia, Dani, and Kornelija chat about the stigmas around having high standards, misconceptions around being high-maintenance, how to attract the man you want, and so much more!

It's time to take ownership over your own standards and accept nothing less than what you want - tune in now and see how you can start doing just that!

KEY POINTS:

- The difference between high standards and high maintenance.

- Why is there a stigma around having high standards?

- How to raise your standards in men.

- Should you ever lower your standards?

- Thoughts on women proposing to men.

- How to attract and get the type of men you want.

- Misconceptions on high standards and being high-maintenance.

- Advice to our 20-year-old selves.

QUOTABLES:

"People always say it's lonely at the top and I call bullshit. It's only lonely at the top if you take no one with you."

"You decide every day who you're going to be. And you can just stop accepting what you used to accept and decide that you want to raise your standards. It really is just a decision."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Kornelija Slunjski

kornelijaslunjski.com/

IG: instagram.com/kokobeaute/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@kokobeaute

YouTube: youtube.com/kokobeaute

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Meet Toni Jones, the Queen of Affirmation Music; an artist who soothes the souls of many through her hypnotic beats and empowering lyricism.

In this episode, we get to know more about Toni and her artistry as she shares her sources of inspiration behind her affirmation music. You will also uncover the power that music has to reparent yourself and heal your generational traumas.

Alechia, Dani, and Toni also chat about the Boss Bitch era, getting out of the survival mentality, the power of sacred gratitude, and so much more. So join in on this intimate and moving conversation, and begin your own healing journey with Toni today.

KEY POINTS:

- Toni's inspiration and journey into aspiration music.

- Thoughts on the Boss Bitch Era.

- The power of music to connect and transform.

- Changing the trajectory for our future generations.

- How what you focus is on is what you amplify.

- Healing through sacred gratitude.

- Managing the weight of responsibility.

- Cultivating your tribe in adulthood.

- The importance of finding peace.

QUOTABLES:

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Listen to Toni Jones:

iTunes: music.apple.com/us/artist/toni-jones/1456669345

Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6PXEwzEXJYzH2DcpU3WVOa

Visit the Toni Jones website at iamtonijones.com/

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