Feeling drained by the end of the day with too much on your to do list? Let's chat about being mindful of your energy. In this solo episode Lauren talks about how she has been managing her energy while making a new show. She also shares: one major part of her morning routing - the 4 minute meditation, thoughts on the concept of balance vs prioritiz…

Letting go is NOT EASY for many people, especially when what you're letting go of meant so much to you at some moment in time. Lauren LoGrasso joins the pod to chat about: letting go of one dream so you can dream even bigger, conversations with your inner child, knowing when it's time to let go, trusting the path to your dreams, the space between k…

Around 90% of your decision-making is unconscious, so how do we manage our thoughts? Dr. Maiysha Clairborne joins the pod to chat about: awareness of our trauma responses, how to confront thoughts that aren't empowering you, bringing the unconscious to conscious, the phrase "I'm not good enough", personal blind spots, how our internal filters impac…

The journey of creating anything takes time, whether it's nine months creating a child or years building a business. Taya Marquis joins this episode to discuss: how baby steps add up over time, the shock, divine nature, & responsibility that comes with being a new mom, balancing priorities, time management, anxiety & PTSD, how her son inspired her …

What does it mean to be a wife? Carolyn Fox Darville recently got marrried and reflects on what being a wife means to her in this episode. We discuss: balancing independence and unity in relationships, long distance relationships, views on personal identity and maintaining your sense of self after marriage, relationship styles, communication in rel…

In this solo episode Lauren shares about her recent experience being stuck in a rut. She shares: how the negative feelings felt in her body, acknowledging your feelings rather than pushing them down, building a toolkit of things that bring you peace and joy, a journaling exercise to analyze your current state, and a goal setting exercise that may h…

There is nothing wrong with not desiring sex. Some people, like today's guest Kara Brady, are asexual—meaning they have little or no interest in sexual contact with others. We discuss, how being on the ace spectrum impacted her relationships, feeling like something was wrong with her for not enjoying sex, choosing to come out to family and friends,…

Your relationship with time shifts based on the chapter of life you're in. As a working mom and mother of two Moriah Garcia Nelson is trying her best to slow down. In this episode we chat about: multitasking vs saying no, adjusting expectations of what life looks like with kids, giving yourself grace, commiting to asking for help, losing your ident…

Sex is often off limits as a topic of discussion, however, as guest Saadia Khan shares: "sex is such an intrinsic part of our existence as humans." In this Valentine's Day episode we discuss: sex beyond the typical conversations of procreation and the male gaze, discovering and building a relationship with your body, differences between dating norm…

Sometimes people associate their identity and value with their productivity. But productivity isn't a measure of your identity and as a human you are REQUIRED to rest. Kenya Bailey joins the pod to chat about: the need to do rather than to be, her definition of success, anxiety that occurs when she doesn't complete her to do list, her initial belie…

Lauren wraps up the Clarity Series with a solo episode. If you're seeking clarity, it's likely that you're feeling uncertain about something in your life. Let's talk about 5 ways to navigate uncertainty: Go inward. Try listening to yourself before seeking answers elsewhere. Follow peace, joy, and open doors. Don't discount the value in the valleys.…

It's ok if your path isn't linear and if you don't know what's next. This is the third episode of the Clarity series, which dives into people's experience with decision making. Emanda Thomas joins this episode to share: stepping away from the need to know everything, finding comfort in uncertainty, the importance of prayer, patience, establishing a…

Do you know what you really want? If you don't you're not alone. Whether it's as simple as what to eat for dinner or as big as your next career move, this series of episodes - the Clarity series - dives into people's experience with decision making. Ashley J. Hobbs joins this episode to chat about: growing up in a strict religious tradition that di…

Let's welcome the New Year with a series on Clarity. We're talking about the limiting belief "I don't know what I want" in the next few episodes to give you a few things to consider as you walk into the new year. Steph George joins this episode of the pod to discuss: people pleasing, the role of trust in doing what's best for you, the most memorabl…

IT'S OK TO NEED AND ASK FOR HELP!!! You are worthy of help and it is available to you. In this episode, Lashaunda Watson joins the pod to chat about: the strength of our grandmothers, the help she recieved after having a kid at 15 years old, what independence looked like as the oldest sibling, living up to labels like "the good girl" and "the smart…

Sometimes you might get in your own way. But when you realize you don't have to do everything on your own and that you have Holy Spirit to lean on, the path starts to reveal itself. Brenda Gonzales joins the pod to discuss: her experience taking a leap of faith and quitting her job, excercising trust and patience with Holy Spirit, making choices an…

Oreos are everything... just stating a fact. Loving your body can be quite a journey and cultivating positive thoughts towards your body takes work. In this episode, Deanna Mangum joins the pod to share aspects of her journey related to: shifting her relationship with food, binge eating, body dismorphia, gluten intolerance, how to pass down "genera…

Trigger Warning. Will you pass down generational healing or generational trauma? Within many families there is a culture of silence in which people don't speak about certain issues. When issues remain unaddressed, they get passed down from generation to generation until someone decides to make an intentional change. Priscilla María joins the pod to…

Welp, things didn’t go as planned. Many women think they’ll be married with kids by age 35, but that’s not always the case. Avery Miles joins the pod to share what options she is considering related to starting a family. We discuss: the fantasy we have of our future self versus our reality, the shifts in mindset that took place in her 30s, the impo…

Time is the most important thing we have. Don't take it for granted when it comes to the people you love. In this epsiode, Quesha and I chat about the loss of our grandparents. We discuss: feeling physically present but mentally and emotionally absent during hardship, fun stories about our grandparents, taking care of kids while grieving, attemptin…

In the last personal pep talk we covered four main points related to taking action, even when you don't feel like it: 1) make the choice to take action, 2) do a 4-meditatation, 3) let Holy Spirit be a Director on your team, and 4) let it rip. After the reccent passing of my grandpa, I have a few more points to add related to: boundaries, not trying…

Exercise, motherhood, marriage, and leadership - Jay Ell Alexander joined the pod to chat about a range of limiting beliefs, including the idea that Black girls don't run. She's the CEO and owner of Black Girls Run, which proves that limiting beliefs around Black women and exercise can be reframed. In this episode she shares about: how she got into…

Sometimes we supress our thoughts and keep them inside rather than saying exactly what's on our mind. In this episode, Heather Green explains how the words you say and how you say them can be done in a thoughtful way. We discuss: her previous response to other people policing her tone, why we shouldn't operate in absolutes when communicating with o…

A career change, a new unknown path, and self-worth are all parts of Safiya O'Connors current journey. In this episode we discuss: feeling like you're called to do something more, uncertainty related to not knowing what's next, where our coupling of worth and work come from, what self-worth looks like when detached from work, and that no one knows …

Moving back in with parents in your 30's isn't a part of the typical societal timeline of expectations, but Alia Rehana and I did it anyways. In this episode we chat about: why we moved back home, the complicated relationship we have with home, how we've both moved at least 15 times, the unrealistic expectations we had about moving to new big citie…

Don't let your feelings stop you from taking action, whether it's feelings of exhaustion or feelings of imposter syndrome. In this solo episode Lauren gives a pep talk and shares 4 steps she will take to push through feelings that hold her back: make the choice to take action, do a 4-meditatation, let Holy Spirit be a Director on your team, and let…

Dating. Let's talk about it. Allason turned 30 and is going on 30 dates this year. She had a scarcity mindset when it came to dating which made her feel like she may not find the right person, but this journey is changing how she views her possibilities. We discuss: approaching the first date as simply meeting someone new, thinking of change in dat…

It's time to say it. Speak up for yourself. Don't hold it in anymore, say what's on your mind and advocate for yourself in every area of your life. J.J. Savaunt joins the pod to chat about: pros and cons of embodying the "be polite" persona, how not speaking up in a potentially dangerous situation made her realize the importance of using her voice,…

You have the power to overcome what you're going through. You are loved and you are worthy. Tiffany Granell joins the pod to discuss: accepting her identity and coming out, how she overcame suicidal thoughts, how hard it can be to feel like you're letting others down, her experience with the church, and apologizing to yourself and others. Resource …

You deserve peace of mind and to experience life's beauty. However, Black and brown people are often not represented in wellness and mindfulness communities. April Bennett joins the pod to talk about: Setting intentions before meditating, what it means to be in dialogue with the universe, types of meditation like visualization, guided imagery, and …

As a mama of 6 kids, Sakilé has traveled around the United States and the world with her family of 8. In this Tips From An Expert episode, she joins us to share: how loss revealed the importance of living life fully, travel hacks for flights and hotels, her experience traveling as a family of 8, that achieving financial freedom is an ongoing proces…

Rediscovering and redefining who you are is a process. After having a child, many parents find themself asking "who am i now?" Michelle Jones Simms joins the pod to share: elements of her life that have changed postpartum like her finances, body, and her "why", how important it was to ground herself during pregnancy rather than trying to check off …

Imposter syndrome makes you feel insecure and can manifest as stress and anxiety. Simultaneously, societal expectations and the pressure we put on ourselves to perform makes some people feel like their personal best isn't good enough. Kai Butler joins the pod to share: her experience with imposter syndrome in grad school, defining your personal bes…

Therapist Morgan Graves shares tips on effective communication with your partner and others. In this Tips from an Expert episode we discuss: the four communication styles and antidotes as described by Gottman's The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling, how to respond if you shut down during conflict and why people are…

Overcoming your internal negative self-talk can be difficult. The negative narratives in your mind may be holding you back from your purpose and the life you desire. In this three year anniversary solo episode (woohoo!), Lauren shares the three phase process of getting to the other side of fear, which includes: acknowledging your negative internali…

What do you believe? Spiritual and religious journeys are a personal experience that might leave you with many questions to explore. Sommer Hill joins the pod to share: what spirtuality means to her, about the soul vs the ego, what she's learning and unlearning through her spiritual journey, questions she has about reading the Bible, intuition, mom…

Feeling pressured to have it all figured out in your 30s? You're not alone. Rox Campbell joins the pod to discuss: pivoting career goals, what marriage means, student loans and finances, mental health and therapy, boundaries, and more topics related to what we're learning in our 30s. Connect with Us! @_roxcampbell_ ipwomanpodcast.com @ipwomanpodcas…

Many women have been taught not to speak up and challenge the norm. Nse Ufot, CEO of the New Georgia Project, joins the pod to share: the key to shifting hearts and minds when trying to change the status quo, dealing with backlash when fighting for what you believe, her feelings about the recent election in Georgia, saying what needs to be said eve…

Hustle and grind culture is too much for some people. It's ok to slow down and take things at your own pace. Luz Cadena joins the pod to disucss: her definition of success, the battle between the ego and the higher self when it comes to success and slowing down, why it’s hard to feel content with where we are now #becomingher, the comparison trap, …

Allowing yourself to be seen takes courage. Les Alfred from the Balanced Black Girl podcast joins the pod to talk about: fear of judgment, fears related to linking your identity to your brand, sharing and being seen on social media, nurturing and establishing relationships in which you feel truly seen, giving people grace when they don’t have the c…

Your thoughts are POWERFUL. They impact the actions you take and how you show up in the world. Khadijah Tou Tou joins the pod to share: the importance of recognizing if your inner victim is writing your life narrative, taking action even when it doesn't feel comfortable, what the phrase "My Thoughts Are Dangerous" means to her, expanding self aware…

It's ok to feel weird about the process of growing a human. We don't have enough honest conversations about the complex emotions that go along with it. Kayla Brandon joins the pod to share: how bodies change throughout pregnancy, how it took her 11 months to concieve, the idea of being “ready” before having a child, healthy foods she ate while preg…

About 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer during their life according to the CDC. Kiah Ford joins the pod to share about: the life of her mother who had breast cancer what it’s like getting a mammogram with small boobs advocating for yourself at the doctor’s office the importance of being proactive women’s health more broadly It’s important to be p…

When trust is broken it can be hard to rebuild. Araceli joins the pod to share: How trust issues appear in families, romantic relationships, friendships and workplaces What trusting yourself looks like How boundaries relate to trust The 3 elements of trust - empathy, logic, and authenticity The steps she took that helped her trust again How rehab a…

Becoming an influencer takes work, patience, consistency, and really isn't always as easy as it seems. So often we compare ourselves to other content creators, but just know...YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH, just keep working at it. April Goode joins the pod to share about: taking care of your mental health as a content creator staying true to yourself on soc…

You don't have to accept what other people think of you. Just because someone said something about you doesn't make it true. Kera Denise joins the pod to share: how she got to the point of caring less about the opinions of others how accepting the opinions of others in the past made her lose sight of herself the importance of believing in yourself …

Representation in leadership matters. Ameesha Durham joins the pod to share: leading as a mother and in her career imposter syndrome her thoughts on Will Smith and his new book the importance of her Black daughter seeing herself in leaders to know what's possible feeling the need to assimilate at work _______ Ambitious Black millennial women who wa…

Ya'll made me cry in this episode. I care about you and your growth so much!!! In this solo episode I (Lauren Williams) talk about: Acknowledging your thoughts Taking action in the face of fear Your capability and self doubt Operating at your full capacity Encouragement to do what's on your heart A behind-the-scenes glimpse into how episodes are st…

A lifestyle of travel has always been on Dianni Hall's heart. It's her truth. In this episode she shares: Facing fears and taking the leap to do what she really loves The narratives that initially held her back from solo travel The role of finances as it relates to travel freedom What planning a long term trip and going with the flow looks like Con…

After being single for 7 years Lindsey Simcik realized the pureness of dating and relationships. She joins the pod to share: the importance of loving yourself before loving anyone else honoring the imperfection in others while dating finding peace and purpose in the in-between what she's learning about love now that she's engaged the social pressur…