Two | Ten Podcast

• Key takeaways
  • Vulnerability is inevitable and key
  • Be a whole person coming into a relationship or friendship 
  • Marriage is work 
  • Train people how to treat you
  • Grow through your trials, problems, and issues.
  • SO MUCH MORE

Links for You:

• Michelle Obama’s Book: The Light We Carry
• Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Light-We-Carry-Audiobook/B0B77ZQD7M
• YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JroUC9I8YIs&t=1704s

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• We are both Black so we are going to take the approach of speaking from the perspective of Black men and Black women to apply to this episode.
• What is the strong Black woman?
• Who is her strong Black man?
• We both started reading a book that is very familiar: Beyond Mars & Venus, a sequel to Women are from Mars, Men are from Venus. The author says:
  • Gone are the days where women had to be submissive and dependent on men and the man had to carry the burden of providing for his family on his own.
  • What we need to experience in our relationships has changed.
  • We need a new set of skills to deal with new relationships. 
  • Men now participate in raising kids, doing house work, and some of the more traditional female roles.
  • Women are working more, sometimes serving as the breadwinner, and also undoubtedly taking on some traditional masculine tendencies.
  • Our happiness should not be based on changing our partner, but rather allowing him or her to be themselves but where is the boundary?
  • Author recommends changing how you feel about certain things so you do not cause so much conflict with your partner.  We had to listen and reflect on this a few times. He provides a few steps on how to do this.
    • Do not depend on your partner to change. 
    • Give your partner what they need first so discover what that looks like.
    • Ask for more in small increments and reward your partner for what they do.
• Closing Remarks: Strong Black woman, Strong Black man

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Listen as Carol and Aimy dissect a recent interview with Tom Bilyeu of Impact Theory and Ray Dalio, Founder of the world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates.

Background:

Ray Dalio is the founder of the world’s biggest hedge fund, donated $100 million to the Connecticut state schools to help students graduate well from high school and impact the education system. He is a very wise investor and businessman. In this podcast, Carol and Aimy explore some of the key points Ray and Tom discuss as they dissect the upcoming economic downturn we are expecting and how average, everyday people can thrive during this time and make some choices that allow them to upskill, develop, and grow.

Topics discussed:

• Education: Skills versus traditional college and how being a person of color can impact these choices.
• Make your passion your work, know how to work with people who can do better things, what are the right work habits, how can we get things done without us doing them.
• Separate yourself from others by finding out what things in your life are better done by others. If you want your life to be successful, you will not let yourself do certain things because you’re just no good at them.
• In order to grow, you must go through pain, problems, challenges, etc. The two are synonymous.
• You can have a lot more out of life if you know how to get more out of a minute. Effective time management. 
• We all have to face our choices daily.
• Struggling well-people don’t think they go together but they do. Go towards the struggle. Have thoughtful disagreements. If you don’t struggle well, you won’t do well.
• Savoring your life: The freedom to do whatever you want to do without obligation. Go towards freedom.
• What you don’t know is greater than what you do know. We must learn a great deal and education and skill acquisition is key in any economic downturn.
• We can’t hide from our mistakes, weakness, and disconcerting things. We must face them head on.

Links for Show Notes on BuzzSprout:

• https://www.principles.com/
• https://www.bridgewater.com/

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Join us in this informative episode featuring a married couple Damon & Tamika Rich as they guide us through their marriage and all of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs they have experienced.  In this episode, Damon and Tamika speak to how they accomplished all they have achieved while remaining happily married. This episode provides hope to couples who face similar life challenges and how to overcome them.

Resources:
*Find Damon and Tamika using the social media handles below:

Instagram:
@damonrichspeaks
@reaching3ways
@marriagerefresh
@blessedher_life

Twitter:
@damonrichspeaks

Website:
www.rich.associates
www.marriagerefresh.net
www.blessedher.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/marriagerefresh

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Join us in this informative episode about triumphing through a journey of a mom with a daughter with special needs and communication challenges. In this episode, Betty speaks to how she helped empower her daughter to not only find her voice but to start her very own business. This episode provides hope to moms who face similar life challenges and how to overcome them.

Resources:

• Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org/
• FSU Autism Institute, CARD: https://med.fsu.edu/autisminstitute/fsu-center-autism-and-related-disabilities-card & https://fsucard.com/
• FAMU Small Business Development Center: http://sbdcfamu.org/
• Support Betty and Nijah's Business, OBESSIONS GIFTS: https://www.obsessionsgifts.com/

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Join this episode with co-founder and CEO of Dr. Nettles Beauty, Dr. Dana Nettles. Dr. Dana Nettles is a licensed pharmacist who graduated from The University of Alabama with a degree in Biology, then continued her studies at Samford University’s Mcwhorter College of Pharmacy. She has been practicing pharmacy for over 30 years, and has a passion for holistic medicine and herbal products. She has been natural for over 20 year and works as a consultant specializing in hair and health issues.

Aimy and Carol dive into the natural, holistic healing, and beauty industry with Dr. Nettles. This episode is sure to offer ideas around self-care, healing, and entrepreneurship.

Resources:

Dr. Nettles Beauty: https://drnettlesbeauty.com/
Monthly Apothecary Home Delivery: https://drnettlesbeauty.com/how-it-works/

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Join Carol and Aimy in their interview with Boss Mom, Therapist, Mental Health Professional Kemi Huntley as they discuss the mental health of moms worldwide. This informative episode will help you:

• Learn the signs and symptoms of stress, mental exhaustion, and depressed moods
• Learn about the various ideations that affect womens' mental health
• Hear Kemi discuss the triggers women have on the spectrum of anxiety and depression
• Want to help a friend get mental health support? Do you need help?
• Learn more about how self-care is a necessity.

 Listen to this episode!

Resources: 

• Kemi's Therapy Business (She's the Best): Huntley Counseling
• Kemi's Business: Self-Care Belle
• Kemi's Website

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Happy Valentine's Day. 

Join Aimy and Carol along with their husbands Michael (Mike) and Virgus (Shawn) as they explore love topics such as: 

• Taking a walk down memory lane; 
• The joys of marriage; 
• Why they love each other; & 
• Advice for others as they embark upon marriage or relationships.

This episode is preceded by a Part 1 that you will want to go back and listen to. This candid set of conversations can help couples to recognize the gift of love and how to stay with the one you love for years to come. Enjoy!

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Happy Valentine's Day. 

Join Aimy and Carol along with their husbands Michael (Mike) and Virgus (Shawn) as we explore love topics such as: 

• How they met their spouses; 
• What made them fall in love;
• How is was determined that each other was the one;
• How they decided to have 5 kids each; & 
• The joys of having a big family.

This episode is followed by a Part 2 that you won't want to miss. This candid set of conversations can help couples to know when love is right for them and how to stay with the one you love for years to come. Enjoy!

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Join Aimy and Carol as they sit down with school principal and mom, Alicia Hash. Alicia offers advice on how to balance life with 3 amazing children, her husband, and their new furry friend. She also offers advice on how to engage in social justice matters with children as well as Covid-19 in such a difficult time. You won't want to miss this informative episode. 

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