Code Name: SISTA

Yolanda "Nandi" Barnes

The "Code Name: Sista" podcast combines host Nandi's twisted sense of humor, experiences gleaned from her multiple creative entrepreneurial endeavors and plain ol’ living out loud, with her passion for information gathering and commentary. Her unapologetic approach to life, living, relationships and inner healing is just what we need during these challenging times. Oh, and sometimes, she curses. A lot. Or a little. All depends. This is a woman who's led and continues to lead many lives. Here are just a few of her endeavors. She's an author! Her first book, Hey! It's a Pandemic Out There! can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0871C3HRG. She's listed 31 ideas to reclaim your time during the pandemonium. Get your copy. Since 2009 she has owned Nandi's Naturals, a handmade bath and body company: http://nandisnaturals.com/. There's no product like a Nandi's Naturals' product, because Nandi's Naturals' products don't stop . . . working. :-) But, wait, she's not done. She's also a firearms instructor with her own company, Lady With A Gun, which is located in the metro-Atlanta, GA area: http://ladywithagun.com/. Them social digits: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kreyolgirl/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/yolandanandijacobs

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The Only Thing PC is My Name: An Interview with Paul Carron

In this episode of the Code Name: SISTA podcast, host Nandi's long-time friend joins her to discuss any- and everything from an UNpolitically correct point of view. They talk about everything from ghosts creeping up on old classmates to trashing saxophones and trashy neighbors.

Oct 4, 2020

1 hr 39 min

Planning for the Future: An Interview With Kye Wilson

In this episode of the Code Name: SISTA podcast, host Nandi and her guest, Kye Wilson (a licensed insurance agent), discuss how purchasing certain types of insurance can help avoid financial catastrophe in the future. If you've ever wondered the difference between term- and whole-life insurance, Kye answers this question. She also talks about must-have types of insurance outside what might be required by law.

Sep 20, 2020

1 hr 9 min

Social Tantrums

The pandemic got people acting up, especially a certain group of males. In this episode, Code Name: SISTA podcast host Nandi's got something to say about it. This ain't for the sensitive, although, it is about them. Also, check out my book, (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0871C3HRG), that I mention during the course of this episode. It's available on Amazon!

Sep 15, 2020

36 min

She’s No Superhero

The mythical labeling of Black women as a special kind of superhero has caused her immeasurable suffering and damage. In this episode, Code Name: SISTA podcast host Nandi and her guest Sister Freya deconstruct this myth while sharing strategies to help Black women remove the cape and embrace their feminine power.

Sep 10, 2020

1 hr 1 min

I Wish a Bitch Would

In this episode of the Code Name: SISTA podcast, host Nandi shares a recent incident about someone following her daughter in a store. She discusses ways to avoid being a victim of people with nefarious plans.

Sep 9, 2020

32 min

The Inaugural Interview

Oh, the excitement! In this episode of the Code Name: SISTA podcast, Nandi hosts her first-ever podcast interview. In it, she and her childhood friend talk growing pains, lessons learned, why boxes are unnecessary to living a good life and more.

Sep 8, 2020

59 min

We’re Over!

The turbulence in our world has increasingly influenced the end of long-term friendships and other relationships. In this episode, Code Name: SISTA podcast host Nandi talks about why we might want to rethink some of these "breakups."

Aug 22, 2020

18 min

You Set the Pace

Sure, people might pursue you, but you set the pace. When you do this, you better position yourself to decide whether or not a relationship can work. In this episode, Code Name: SISTA podcast host Nandi talks about the importance of setting your own pace in developing relationships and how our early approach decides their future.

Aug 22, 2020

36 min

You Don’t Always Get What You Want

How many times what you thought you were getting wasn't what you got? Code Name: SISTA podcast host Nandi knows a bit about that. In this episode, she talks about her run-ins with wanting one thing and getting another.

Aug 19, 2020

23 min

Is Happiness an Inside Job?

It's easy to go in search of what's supposed to be found inside. Happiness appears to be one of those. In this episode, Code Name: SISTA podcast host Nandi talks happiness, and why it's worth protecting.

Aug 15, 2020

15 min