We are back! I hope you've missed me as much as I have missed you. This episode is real and raw. I wanted to confront what grieving feels like to me. The loss of my mom has changed a lot of my perspective and I wanted to vocalize what it really is. Sometimes positivity just doesn't cut it with this thing call life. There are various changes that will be implemented when it comes to the platform and episode. I just want to be as honest as possible with you all. Season two is looking like hard conversations, more guests, lots of knowledge sharing, laughter, and uplifting vibes always. I dedicate this episode to my angel.

AffirmantraTea is back from our midseason break! We missed hitting the airwaves but definitely needed to rest and recharge! You feel me? We are back with a very special guest who blesses us with so many gems this episode! Raised in Oakland, California and living in Brooklyn, Dominique Drakeford is currently a leader in environmental education, ethical and community advocacy. She is the chief curator of MelaninASS (Melanin and Sustainable Style) – a blog platform amplifying the voices of BIPOC across sustainable fashion, beauty and wellness spaces. She is also the Co-Founder of Sustainable Brooklyn, an organization working to bridge the gap between the sustainability movement and targeted communities using tailored high-low approaches through BIPOC focused events & resource development. She stylishly works at the intersection of sustainability and community to heal our relationship with Earth and spark equitable change for economic well-being. Dominique is a pillar of visibility to help an accessible framework, specifically for how the Black diaspora absorbs information, gains clarity and becomes more sustainability liberated while simultaneously working to dismantle toxic systems.

We are focusing on letting go and releasing? Why is it one of the most difficult things to do and how can we allow ourselves the opportunity to grow by letting go.

In this episode we talk about the love, respect, and honor our bodies deserve.

In this episode we talk about what it means to forgive ourselves. We talk about the impact carrying resentment has in our lives and why each of us deserve the F word. Forgiveness that is.

This episode Makeda shares thoughts on what it means to slow down and rest. Did you know most people feel guilty for resting? In this episode I want to challenge that mindset!

This episode Makeda is joined by Toya aka Goldn.Light! These two break down the misconceptions of being a positive thinker, what toxic positivity actually is, and so much more! Expect several gems from Goldn.Light and Makeda during this episode that was recorded during an Instagram Live. Be sure to follow @Goldn.Light on Instagram for journal prompts, tips on self love & self care.

In this episode Makeda talks about all about self loving. For some it’s s all so simple but for others it can be a challenge. This episode includes just a few tips on how to practice the revolutionary act of self love.

This episode is all about slowing down! We reflect on the feeling of running out of time and what we might miss when we don't take time to live in the present.

In this episode we discuss protecting our peace by protecting our mind. This episode serves as a reminder that our thoughts matter & in order us for us to speak life we must think life.