Your favorite podcast duo is back with another episode! Neema and Ashley are here!!! This month we are focusing on the Self-Love aspect Self-Care. On today's episode we discuss how millennials have changed the way we operate in work, relationships, and how we show up for ourselves when it comes to self-love.  “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare” - Audre Lorde We deep dive into these questions...What does our self care obsession look like for our future generation? How will it change the workforce? How has it changed the workforce? Parenting has already changed… Gentle parenting. The industry of self-care, help. How businesses changed marketing?...because life. Affirmation of the week: I deserve the good things that are coming my way. Black Business: By Legally Black, "a lifestyle brand centered on providing quality, comfort and gewd vibes" Black Facts:  John Mercer Langston was the first Black man to become a lawyer when he passed the bar in Ohio in 1854. When he was elected to the post of Town Clerk for Brownhelm, Ohio, in 1855 Langston became one of the first African Americans ever elected to public office in America. John Mercer Langston was also the great-uncle of Langston Hughes, famed poet of the Harlem Renaissance. Feel free to comment on our IG page your thoughts on the topic. Don't forget to rate, comment and share! Tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a hoe!

Your favorite podcast duo is back with another episode! Neema and Ashley are here!!! This month we are focusing on the Self-Love aspect Self-Care. On today's episode we discuss our dreams. What are your dreams? How are you preparing to make your dreams happen? What does success look like for you. Listen to us deep dive into this conversation and discover some revelations while doing so...because life.  Feel free to comment on our IG page your thoughts on the topic. Don't forget to rate, comment and share! Tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a hoe! Black Business of the Week: Ty Allan Jackson, author of children’s books on finance and affirmations Black Fact:  Follow us on IG: @becauselifepodcast

Your favorite podcast duo is back with another episode! Neema and Ashley are here!!! This month we are focusing on the Self-Love aspect Self-Care. On today's episode we discuss de-centering relationships/romance. De-centering means dating on your own terms. It means letting go of what society says you should do and making up the rules as you go. It’s a reminder that you are the main character, and you have a choice in how your romantic interactions work. Listen to us deep dive into the art of self love, as we discover the rules are all fake when it comes to romance and relationships...because life.  Feel free to comment on our IG page your thoughts on the topic. Don't forget to rate, comment and share! Tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a hoe! Black Business of the Week: Ava Estell Natural Skincare Black Fact: The History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Follow us on IG: @becauselifepodcast

Neema and Ashley are back with another episode. This is the last episode for the Friendship Series. On this week's episode we dive into the question, Can men and women be friends only? Baby, this episode gets down to the nitty and gritty. And it gets a little heated with our special guest, Keith Lamar, Owner/Founder/COO of '85 Music. We take a deep dive into who men and women really dress for when they go out. This has to be one of the most improved episodes, so prepare for the ride...because life! Feel free to comment on our IG page your thoughts on the topic. Don't forget to rate, comment and share! Tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a hoe! Black Business of the Week: Color Noir Black Fact: The History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Follow us on IG: @becauselifepodcast

Neema and Ashley are back with another episode. This month it's all about friendship. We did our normal check in and in typical Neema and Ashley fashion we did some deep diving into discussions not about friendship. Then we answered some questions from "the And" card game on friendships. You don't want to miss out on some of these questions...awkward lol!  Feel free to comment on our IG page your thoughts on the topic.  Don't forget to rate, comment and share! Tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a hoe! Black Business of the Week: Houston White x Target (Collaboration) Black Fact: Abbott Elementary Follow us on IG: @becauselifepodcast

Neema and Ashley are back with another episode. This month it's all about friendship. Today the discussion was about the loss of a friendship. Have you experienced a friendship ending? What are some reasons your friendships have ended? How do you cope with the ending of a friendship that has meant so much to you? Of course the ladies go into other topics of friendships, so sit tight and enjoy the conversation. And feel free to comment on the IG your thoughts on the topic. The month of October is dedicated to all things friendship...because life. Black Business of the Week: FBF Body by Zakia Blain Black Fact: Alexander Miles Don't forget to rate, comment and share! Tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a hoe! Follow us on IG: @becauselifepodcast

Neema and Ashley are back with another episode. This month it's all about friendship. Today they discuss the definition of friendship and the different types of friendships. The ladies also discuss some fun TV show friendships and how they align with the different types of friendships. The discussion goes into some deeper conversation about the roles women play in their friend groups once they become mothers. This conversation will have you laughing, nodding and wanting to for more. Don't worry! The month of October is dedicated to all things friendship...because life. 4 Types of Friendship: Friendship is categorized into four types: acquaintance, friend, close friend and best friend. Over time, an increase in mutual respect and the degree of reciprocity builds up and strengthens friendship. In philosophical discussions of friendship: it is common to follow Aristotle (Nicomachean Ethics, Book VIII) in distinguishing three kinds of friendship: friendships of pleasure, of utility, and of virtue.  Black Business of the Week: MESS in a bottle Black Fact: Taylor Hale Don't forget to rate, comment and share! Tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a hoe! Follow us on IG: @becauselifepodcast

Welcome back!!! After a summer hiatus, Neema and Ashley are back with some updates. No topic today. Just some insight on what's been going on since the last episode...because life.

We're back with another episode of because life podcast. In this episode we briefly discuss the untimely death of Kevin Samuels (RIP). We also talk about grief and the stages we go through to get to a place of healing. And don't forget our new segment where we discuss what we've been watching and give our 2 cents...because life.

On this week's episode, Neema and Ashley introduce a new segment dedicated to TV shows/Series. They discuss their take on what's happening in the episodes and their predictions for what's to come. Neema and Ashley also discuss some hot takes like the Meg the Stallion case, Johnny Depp is court, the white girl rapping at the wedding and more.  The topic of self sabotaging was discussed as this is Mental Health Awareness Month.  ...because life.