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Hi Lovies,

Happy Saturday and Happy 2021. Wow, 2020 was a long year, to put it lightly. This week, we are back with the lovely Maya Fleming. In this episode Youtuber and Podcaster, Maya Fleming talks about money, and we both openly and honestly discuss what some consider to be a taboo topic. Maya gives some real, tangible, goals and practices to save that money in 2021. We discuss how to take control of your money, and still be conservative while enjoying yourself. You don’t have to live for the money, but you can still find ways to conserve and preserve it. As always, it was such a pleasure to speak to Maya and I hope you all enjoy.

xx,

Hale

Maya’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayanfleming/?hl=en

Document with Black Lives Matter Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XHLKAzDwB5fxPCLTbyFK2G-OjocRKwoQlO0ePbo8FFg/edit

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Hello Lovies,

Happy day after Christmas to everyone who celebrates. I know this year the holidays have looked different, but I hope that you can find some resemblance of comfort this holiday season. This week I was lucky enough to be joined by the lovely Maya Fleming. Youtuber and Podcaster, Maya Fleming dives into different types of practical self care. We discuss how to be kind to yourself and still accomplish your goals, paying special attention to what systems you are currently using that might be failing you. If you’re anything like me 2020 disrupted all of the systems I had previously implemented to be my best self, so this conversation was very necessary. Begin the new year by being the best REALISTIC version of yourself. Thank you so much Maya for giving us your time and expertise, and I hope you all love the episode. Sending so much love and light to everyone that finds the holidays to be a difficult time - I see you, and I am thinking about you.

XX,

Hale

Maya’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayanfleming/?hl=en

Document with Black Lives Matter Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XHLKAzDwB5fxPCLTbyFK2G-OjocRKwoQlO0ePbo8FFg/edit

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Happy Saturday Friends, 

This week, I am bringing you a solo episode for your Saturday morning. In this week's episode I talk all about returning to school and the anxiety that comes with that. On this podcast I have not shied away from discussing just how difficult it was to be home last semester, so returning back to school feels like a dream come true; that being said, I am scared, really scared. With never- ending questions like: What if the relationships I made in quarantine only existed there? How do I navigate being safe while also having fun? The questions can consume you. So, cozy up this Saturday morning and listen to me talk through them all, the best I can, with the best I got. I hope this episode reminds you that you can honor you anxiety and still be so excited to return back to school. So, if you’re like me returning back to campus 2021, give yourself the grace to acknowledge your questions and anxieties, but then let them go. Life is so beautiful, and worth living, so do it … with a mask & distanced ofc ;)

Lots of love,

Hale

Document with Black Lives Matter Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XHLKAzDwB5fxPCLTbyFK2G-OjocRKwoQlO0ePbo8FFg/edit

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Hi Friends,

Happy Saturday Loves, last week I had the immense pleasure of being joined by Youtuber, Podcaster, Dancer, and Actress (there is really nothing she doesn’t do) Jada Jones. I had such an amazing time talking to Jada, and felt as though we could connect a lot in regards to being young girls pursuing growth on social platforms. Jada and I talk about everything and anything, but specifically focus on how to be your best self, by keeping people who love and support you close, planning your schedule best, and following your dreams!

It can be really difficult to find happiness through pandemic fatigue. Coronavirus is hard, winter months are hard, and life can be hard right now. Jada’s recommendation: just start now. Do what you can right now. Jada is the epitome of love and light and I am so honored that we had the time to connect. I hope you all love this episode and can find some tips to help you just make one aspect of your life a little better. I hope this one can be on your weekend playlist.

Lots of love,

xx,

Hale

Jada Jones' Info: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadajonesss/?hl=en

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/minwenjones

Document with Black Lives Matter Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XHLKAzDwB5fxPCLTbyFK2G-OjocRKwoQlO0ePbo8FFg/edit

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Happy Saturday Friends,   

“A Love Letter to My High School Best Friends,” was one of the hardest episodes to record yet. Mostly because I am still navigating my own relationship with this topic. It seems as though we undervalue the pain of friendship “breakups.” Always talking about the heartbreak that results from a romantic one, but never taking the time to discuss just how difficult it is to end platonic relationships as well, especially without closure. In this episode I discuss how sometimes we can draw closure from understanding that both individuals are moving on, that we are no longer trying to preserve a relationship that might not suit either of us anymore. This episode is titled a love letter to my high school best friends because I care about each person I encountered with in high school, they witnessed integral parts of me becoming me, but at the same time I acknowledge our relationship is changing, in fact, it must. I hope this episode can provide you the strength you need to evaluate some for your relationships, to love yourself enough to save the relationships you want to and say goodbye to some others. 

All my love.

XX,

Hale

Document with Black Lives Matter Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XHLKAzDwB5fxPCLTbyFK2G-OjocRKwoQlO0ePbo8FFg/edit

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Hi Friends,

I hope you are all well and had a lovely Thanksgiving with the people you love. This Thanksgiving was hard, being away from family seems like the icing on the cake of this tremendously difficult year, but I hope there were still things you could be grateful and thankful for, no matter how big or small. I’m back and I could not be more excited. In this episode I talk about how I took a break, a posting vacation, and while I am not sure it is everything I needed, I am coming out on the other seem and that is something to be proud of. In this episode I also discuss Corona fatigue and some sadness I have been experiencing over the last month. How putting language to my sadness really helped me, removing guilt from my daily activities saved me, and connecting with people was crucial. I hope this episode reminds you that it is okay to still be struggling -  acknowledging that this has been a super difficult year and you are still reckoning with that. That being said, I do try to provide some tips that have been helping me over the past few months, such as dissociating happiness with productivity, implementing self care, and what that looks like for me and being honest and open about my feelings. I am so proud of this episode, and I hope you can be too. I am so happy to be back. All my love, you turkeys.

xx,

Hale

Document with Black Lives Matter Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XHLKAzDwB5fxPCLTbyFK2G-OjocRKwoQlO0ePbo8FFg/edit

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Hi Everyone,

Happy Friday, and Halloweekend! This week I'm coming to you with a solo episode! In this episode I discuss the  20 most important things I have learned in 2020 - in honor of my 20th birthday. I hope in this episode you can find comfort in my reminders, and remember that even when the world is hard, celebration is still necessary. Acknowledge the state of our country, the danger of this pandemic, and all the kindness our world needs -  but also remember you deserve to celebrate the little things. Your accomplishments are worth celebrating. So, even when it is hard, celebrate the little victories. Congratulate yourself for all you have done, achieved, and learned this year.

I’m sending so much love as you begin your halloweekend. Remember to be safe, wear a mask, distance, slay your costume ( bring a sweatshirt, its cold) and whatever you do … DON’T drink too much jungle juice.

Xx,

Hale

Document with Black Lives Matter Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XHLKAzDwB5fxPCLTbyFK2G-OjocRKwoQlO0ePbo8FFg/edit

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Happy Friday Friends, 

Episode 33 is HERE, and its good! This Friday I was lucky enough to be joined by Ama Appiyah! Ama is the host of the Bonnet Talks, a student at GW receiving a Global MBA, and an aerie brand ambassador. During our episode, Ama and I discuss how detrimental performative allyship can be, while also providing advice on how to do more. Ways to get involved within your community, and fighting for human rights offline as well. Ama and I define allyship as being a friend, and I hope this episode provides you with some tools and ideas on what ways you can get involved, how you define being an ally, and the importance of voting for candidates that value the people you love. Finally, we talk about the significance of acknowledging that it is not the role of your black friends to inform you about systemic racism within America.

Ama is both so kind and well informed, and it was a privilege to speak with her. I hope you all enjoy the episode as much as I did.

Have a lovely, safe weekend friends.

xx,

Hale

Ama’s Links and Important Resources:

Register to vote: https://vote.gov/

Check registration status: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx

Request an absentee ballot: https://www.vote.org/absentee-ballot/

Document with Black Lives Matter Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XHLKAzDwB5fxPCLTbyFK2G-OjocRKwoQlO0ePbo8FFg/edit

UNFILTERED INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/unfiltered_podcast_/?hl=en

Ama’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amaappiah/?hl=en

TheBonnettalks: https://www.instagram.com/thebonnettalks/?hl=en

Hi Everyone, 

Happy Friday. I hope you are all well. This week I am honored to be joined by the incredible Professor Jonathan Collins. Professor Collins, is an Assistant Professor of Education at Brown University, focusing on urban school reform, local politics, race and ethnicity and civic engagement. During our very engaging dialogue, Professor Collins and I discussed topics such as voter suppression, local elections, civic engagement and police brutality. He shed light on some of his work and findings, and gave recommendations for what he thinks our communities, and country needs. I hope this episodes both challenges and empowers everyone that listens. An immense thank you to Professor Collins, and each and every one of you who listens to UNFILTERED. 

Have a relaxing, safe weekend friends. 

xx, 

Hale

Register to vote: https://vote.gov/

Check registration status: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx

Request an absentee ballot: https://www.vote.org/absentee-ballot/

Document with Black Lives Matter Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XHLKAzDwB5fxPCLTbyFK2G-OjocRKwoQlO0ePbo8FFg/edit

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Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a lovely week and are READY for the weekend! This week's episode we are back with another member of the Feel Good Voting Team, and I couldn't be more excited. This episode is with teenage, self taught digital artist and graphic designer Zoë McGough. We talk about how Zoë got involved with Feel Good Voting's mission and used her talents to create informative artwork for all. This was an incredible episode all about how you can pursue your passions, even if you are young and "unexperienced"! This episode left me wanting to be my best self - I hope it does that for you as well.

Have a lovely weekend.

XX,

Hale

Register to vote: https://vote.gov/

Check registration status: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx

Request an absentee ballot: https://www.vote.org/absentee-ballot/

Feel Good Voting site & insta: https://www.feelgoodvoting.org/#content & https://www.instagram.com/feelgoodvoting/?hl=en