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Your closet can be full and still feel like you have nothing to wear, especially when your body and your life have changed and your wardrobe never caught up. We sit down with personal stylist Salifya Akers to talk about plus size fashion with zero shame and a lot of clarity: dress for the woman you are today, not the version of you you’re trying to “get back” to.

Salifya breaks down why the size tag is basically unreliable across stores, why squeezing into a smaller size can actually make you look bigger, and how a great fit creates instant confidence. We also get into the mindset shift that helps most: style “rules” can be helpful tools, but they are not laws. From wide leg jeans and texture to layering tricks that make pieces work harder, she shares plus size styling tips that feel doable, not trendy for trend’s sake.

Then we go practical with what changes outfits the fastest: undergarments. We talk supportive bras, when shapewear helps, why “nothing looks right” can start with your foundation layers, and how a good tailor can turn a boxy piece into a favourite. You’ll also hear brand talk and shopping realities, from online returns to finding size-inclusive clothing that actually feels like you.

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Learn more about Salifya’s styling services, get fashion inspiration, or connect with her to create a wardrobe that actually feels like YOU. 

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Episode crossover - Blair had Tajuana on her podcast, Compassion Season and Tajuana is sharing it on Turn the Paige Podcast

We catch up like cousins do, starting with milestone birthdays and ending in the kind of honesty that makes you feel seen. We talk grief, family legacy, spirituality, creativity, and an adult ADHD diagnosis as a real pathway to self-trust and better care. 

• Turning 40 as a milestone and a mirror 
• Planning pressure, reflection, and letting birthdays be calmer 
• Trying new things like halo therapy, Reiki, acupuncture, and readings 
• A medium session that brings through their grandmother and leaves validation 
• Grandparents as models for empathy, patience, and calm directness 
• The “different version” of parents as grandparents and what that reveals 
• Parenting choices around emotions, crying, and not rushing to fix 
• Building Turn the Page Podcast with intentional guests and no rigid script 
• Growing a newsletter, virtual book club, website, and blog as community tools 
• Adult ADHD diagnosis, testing, family history, and life-changing medication 
• Dopamine hits, rabbit holes, time blindness, and screen time realities 
• Millennial nostalgia, comfort rewatches, and the memories that shaped them 

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One wrong click deleted a full recording, so I’m coming to you from my phone with a very real reminder: creators don’t need more pressure, we need better systems. That’s where AI has earned a spot in our workflow at Turn the Paige. I’m walking through exactly how we use ChatGPT and other AI features as a practical assistant across our podcast, Instagram content, Pinterest marketing, monthly newsletter, book club, Etsy shop, and our Squarespace website.

I break it down into the specific areas where AI saves us time without stealing our personality: brainstorming when we have a feeling but not a clean topic, getting what’s already in our heads out through a fast brain dump, and supporting writing so it sounds polished while still sounding like us. We also talk about repurposing content so one podcast can turn into multiple pins and posts, plus the unglamorous admin tasks like SEO excerpts, formatting, proofreading, titles, descriptions, hashtags, and strong CTAs. If you’ve ever spent hours trying to write the perfect caption or podcast summary, you’ll recognise the relief.

We also get into research and growth, including how we use AI to find resources, draft professional outreach, and think through brand aligned sponsorship ideas during the podcast monetisation process. And if you’re navigating ADHD and entrepreneurship, I share how AI helps with organising, clarifying, and staying focused when hyperfixation hits. The biggest takeaway is the boundary: AI can assist, but it cannot replace our opinions, lived experiences, humour, or real conversation.

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Summer doesn’t just end, it disappears, and if you’re a parent you can feel it in your bones. Tajuana hops on for a raw solo check-in from home (with a sick kid nearby) and talks about why the last weeks of summer can bring real sadness, not just mild nostalgia. Warm weather, long evenings, pool days, and that no-routine freedom can make us feel like our best selves, and saying goodbye to it can feel like a yearly grieving process.

We also get honest about big life transitions: this being Tajuana's last summer in her 30s, turning 40 soon, and watching kids move into new stages like second grade and “big school.” That mix of gratitude and ache is so familiar in motherhood and adulthood, where you’re trying to stay present while the calendar keeps sprinting forward. If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just let the season go?” you’ll recognize yourself here.

Then we zoom out to Fall. We love the cozy parts, pumpkin rules included, and we also name the other side: back-to-school pressure, packed schedules, and the dread that can come with shorter days, daylight savings time, and seasonal depression. Tajuana also shares why 9/11 still brings heavy emotions, and how certain dates remind us that time keeps moving, whether we’re ready or not.

Listen, then come talk to us. Subscribe to Turn the Paige Podcast, share this with a friend who’s also mourning Summer, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What do you do to cope when the season shifts?

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Forty is close enough to feel it in your bones and sometimes in your lower back too. Tajuana goes solo and tells the truth about what it feels like to stand at the edge of a new decade as an elder millennial: grateful for the life you built, surprised by how fast time moved, and a little shaken by the question, “What’s next?” If you have ever felt nervous about turning 40, or you never fully pictured your life past 30, you will feel seen here. 

We talk about the unglamorous parts that still shape everything, like chronic back pain, stress, and cycle-related flare ups, plus what it looks like to actually listen to your body. Tajuana shares a late ADHD diagnosis, how medication and self-awareness change the inner narrative, and why hormone tracking, perimenopause curiosity, and mental health support can belong in the same conversation. The bigger theme is boundaries: caring less about opinions, saying no when it is not a hell yes, and choosing self-care without guilt. 

There is also a playful side to growth. We get into trying new things that once felt “woo-woo” like a psychic reading, tarot, and a medium, alongside everyday experiments like acupuncture, a weighted blanket, and a planner system that finally clicks. You will also hear about the parenting shift when both kids are in school, the freedom that creates, and the logistics that multiply overnight. We zoom out to building the Turn The Paige community through the podcast and book club, and even how AI tools like ChatGPT can help when you need a starting point. 

If something here sparks a thought, share it with a friend who is entering a new decade, then subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what you are bringing into your next chapter.

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Wine can get weirdly intimidating fast. One person is talking about tannins and decanters, another is judging your grocery store bottle, and meanwhile you just want something that tastes good after a long day. We’re changing that energy with Jamicia Stamps, the wine-loving creator behind SelecTaste LLC (@_selectaste), who joins us for a fun, honest chat that makes wine feel approachable, personal, and way less serious.

We talk about how she got deeper into wine through her part-time job at Total Wine and More, what those wine classes are really like, and why tasting flights are structured from lighter pours to bolder reds. You’ll hear our real preferences (Riesling fans, sparkling lovers, rosé loyalty, and a few “I’m still learning red” confessions), plus how your palate can shift from sweet wine to drier styles over time. We also get into easy wine pairing ideas, including wine and cheese, snacks, and the simple truth that you can pair what you like with what you’re eating.

Then we zoom out into the experience side of wine: Virginia wineries, wine tours, the Virginia Wine Expo, and bucket-list wine travel like Sicily, Italy, and Napa Valley. We even touch on orange wine, celebrity bottles, and why shipping wine can turn into a whole saga. 

Grab your favorite glass and hang with us for a conversation that feels like friends at the table. 

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THROW BACK to our very first episode!
*Originally aired August 23, 2023*
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-the-paige-podcast/id1677891195?i=1000625345337

“Bounce back” to what, exactly? We’re Tajuana and Sheree sisters, best friends, and full-time working moms, and we’re starting Turn The Page Podcast the same way we live our lives: honest, a little chaotic, and hungry. We open with our weekly rose and thorn, from bridal expo fun and sneaking away for tacos to the grind of going back to work when you miss being home with your baby during the day. 

From there, we get into postpartum body image and the pressure moms feel to look a certain way after pregnancy. We talk about movement without shame, why “I want to feel good” is a better north star than chasing a specific weight, and how diet culture shows up through restriction, cravings, and guilt. We share practical nutrition reflections too, including protein struggles, why oatmeal doesn’t always keep you full, and small ways to make breakfast more balanced when your mornings revolve around naps and noise. 

Then we turn the page to two big parts of modern motherhood: staying connected and feeding your baby. We talk therapy, mom brain, postpartum support groups, and building in quarterly “adult time” so we don’t lose ourselves. We also dig into breastfeeding vs formula, pumping around the clock, the “breast is best” messaging, and why mental health has to come first. And yes, we share a teenage secret about taking the bus from the Cherry Hill Mall into Philly. 

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Motherhood can be loud enough to drown out the quiet parts of you, including the parts that used to make things just because it felt good. We’re holding onto one line that hit us hard: “heal so deeply that you can do your hobbies again.” Not as a cute quote, but as a real target for women who’ve been in survival mode, especially in postpartum life when time, sleep, and bandwidth feel like myths.

We talk through what creativity used to look like for us and how it changed across college, adulthood, and parenting. Then we reframe creativity in a way that actually fits modern schedules: reading, cooking, arranging a home, taking photos, building community, and even creating content can count. We’re honest about social media too, because it can be toxic and triggering, yet still help us stay connected, find mom friends, and build supportive spaces like Bookstagram and mental health pages.

Postpartum mental health runs underneath all of it. We share how sleep deprivation and the four-month sleep regression can tank motivation and how “I can’t even do the thing that helps me” can be a red flag worth paying attention to. We also get into postpartum body image and non-traditional fitness, chasing movement that feels like fun instead of punishment, plus the simple pillars we watch to stay grounded: creativity, moving our bodies, and reading.

If any of this feels familiar, come listen, then tell us what’s working for you right now. 

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Sleep-deprived parenting has a special way of making everything feel urgent, from a baby rolling over at 2 a.m., to a toddler quietly wandering the hallway. We’re Tajuana and Sheree, and we’re back together talking through the real stuff: postpartum survival, the mental load, and the tiny systems that keep our days from spinning out.

We get honest about mental health after baby, including ADHD medication logistics, PMDD weeks, and what it’s like to tweak Zoloft while you’re still trying to function at work and at home. We also zoom in on the “small but huge” topics that parents rarely compare notes on, like whether your week starts on Sunday or Monday, and how a pill organizer can either save you or sabotage you.

From there, we bounce through community and connection: virtual book club dreams, in-person meetups, and the awkward truth that making mom friends can feel like speed dating with strollers. We also talk practical postpartum problem-solving, including screen-related headaches, new glasses and blue light lenses, sleep regression realities, rolling and swaddle transitions, and the safety anxiety that comes with kids who can open doors and find the stairs.

We wrap with what self-care actually looks like right now: skincare when we can, fresh air when the weather allows, and tools that help us feel a little more human. If this felt relatable, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a laugh, and leave us a review. What’s one “tiny fix” that’s saving your sanity lately?

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Raising a daughter can feel like the sweetest kind of time travel and the most intense kind of pressure. One minute we’re laughing at mismatched outfits and high fives for tiny wins, and the next we’re staring down the reality of sending our little girl into a world that can be harsh to girls and especially harsh to Black girls. That tension sits at the center of this solo conversation: how do we protect our kids without shrinking them, and how do we build confidence without pretending we’re never insecure?

We get personal about the unexpected ways motherhood brings up our own childhood memories. Watching a little girl sing her heart out, create, dance, and play can be healing, but it can also expose the parts of us that learned to quiet down. We talk about inner child healing, why patience and grace matter so much with “big feelings,” and how discipline starts to look different when the goal is emotional regulation with real boundaries. You’ll hear practical language we use at home, including the idea that kids can be mad while still learning to be respectful.

We also dig into modeling, because kids are watching everything: skincare routines, mirror moments, self talk, and the casual comments adults make about bodies and food. We share what we’re changing now to break cycles and build a foundation of self-esteem before the tough years hit. And with preschool around the corner, we talk through the nerves of trusting new adults, helping kids make friends, and using encouragement to grow bravery one small step at a time.

If any of this hits home, listen through and then share it with a parent who needs to feel less alone. 

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