In this episode of The Lotus Star, Lotus and Star take on a tough topic. The two discussed black girl perception, and how society often stigmatizes black girls to be disrespectful, angry, and many other negative connotations. Lotus provided a personal story regarding her daughter being identified in a negative way. Star shared research from an article regarding The Black Girl Pushout by Melinda D. Anderson which featured an interview with Monique W. Morris, the co-founder of the National Black Women’s Justice Institute. Key Takeaways: Educate Yourself.  Get the Facts. Perception is just that.  Surround yourself with good people who can provide enlightenment to your life. Protect our little black girls. Listen, share, and subscribe!

How often do you ask yourself “why me” or have a woe is me fit? Lotus and Star share their experience going through the storms in life, and how they impacted their lives for the better. Star announced her good news, and the triumphs she faced going through it. Lotus reflected on shifting perspectives and mindsets from different situations. #podcasthost #podcastersunite #applepodcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #podcasters #podbean #podcastshow #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #podcastsforwomen #podsincolor #dopeblackpods

It is easy to waste time dwelling on other people's opinions about you. It takes time for someone to retrain their mind to shift into positive thinking especially if the people around you always have something to say negatively or positively. What matter is your response to it? In this episode, Lotus and Star delve into how they keep their peace and not dwell on what they can't control, even if it is "cringe" for the other person. 

After a brief hiatus, Lotus & Star gives you a summer recap of all things happening in their lives. In this season of blossom and happiness, both of them endured some great things in their lives during this time, and they can't wait to share them with you all. During this time, Lotus was a guest on their friend Mike's new podcast, A Truly Kandid Podcast. You can check out his podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/0SHtfShEPLfcpeRbhXJU5A?si=775bfd9bccd04768 and all platforms where podcasts are played. 

In this episode of The Lotus Star Show, Star just celebrated her birthday. We wanted to take a moment to reflect on some lessons (both good and bad) as well as advice we would share with our younger selves. 

Why do we always feel like we have to be and do everything for everyone? In this episode, Lotus and Star explore the need to take a break and find ways to focus on self-care without guilt. 

We've all heard of the hidden commandment - love thy self! In today's episode, we focus on how Lotus and Star show self-care and self-love even when things aren't going as they anticipated it. 

We are back with a new episode of The Lotus Star Show! In this episode, we check in on Lotus, Star, and we brought back our good friend - Mike to provide some updates from the last few months.  **New episodes will be available every other week on Sundays.** 

Lotus and Star explore how they incorporate self-care in their lives. In this episode, you will learn how we both started our plant journey from monsteras to succulents.

We are back from hiatus!! In this episode, we are exploring healthy boundaries within friendships. Should your friends know all of your business? When is it okay to say, "I'd prefer not to discuss that" with a friend?