Hello stranger… 👀 How’s it going? I know I know… it’s been a minute… "Few people started their lives with fully-fledged black identities, or even with the acute race-consciousness that they later develop" - Amina Mama, Beyond the Masks This week’s episode is titled, When did I become black? as an acknowledgement of my new found black identity. The reality of my recent experiences is the realization that as a black woman existing in a predominantly white space, I am seen first and foremost by the color of my skin. This weeks episode speaks directly to why I started this podcast, creating a safe space to find my own voice.. It serves as a form of validation to the experiences I have had in the journey of discovering my blackness. Head over to the link in bio.. I promise you won't regret it! 😉 I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording for you beautiful folks… PS. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and all the other good stuff. No questions this week, but I would LOVE to hear from you. Send me a DM let’s chat! I hope everyone is keeping safe and sane! ❤️ PSS. Special shoutout to everyone who has ever taken the time out to listen.. I appreciate you more than words could ever explain! #thisiourspc #TIOpodcast #ourown #staysafe #thisisours #unapologeticallyintentional

Hello there….. 👀 How’s it going? Been a minute….. Hope everyone is staying safe and sane!I❤️ “It’s hard being strong but it is okay not to be strong” - SGIT This weeks episode serves an open acknowledgement of my thoughts and emotions. An open promise to myself, giving myself permission to step out of the weight of the performance in all areas of my life. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording for you beautiful folks… I have a couple questions for you this week so make sure you listen till the end… PS. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and all the other good stuff. PSS. Special shoutout to everyone who has been listening through my little hiatus… I appreciate you….. 🤗 #thisiourspc #TIOpodcast #ourown #staysafe #thisisours #unapologeticallyintentional

On this weeks episode, with the help of my guest Lara, we tackle Emotional Intelligence and its manifestations in a variety of contexts. In the spirit of being completely transparent, I was very hesitant about this topic. I think deep down I knew why ,but I did not want to admit it to myself. I was almost 100% sure that I was lacking in the department of emotional intelligence and we all aspire to be “intelligent,” whatever that may mean, so this revelation was a blow. But shoutout to Lara for prompting me to discuss this. It was definitely an experience. I have a couple questions for you this week. I want to hear from you, please don't leave me hangin *wink* PS. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and all the other good stuff. Also follow Lara on her Instagram @lara_ayodele and subscribe to her Youtube at Lara Ayodele PSS. Here is the link to the TED talk we discuss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6_J7FfgWVc #thisisourspodcast #TIOpodcast #ourown #thisisours #emotionalintelligence #unapologeticallyintentional

As a society, there is this aversion from “making things about race.” You have people who say it doesn’t always have to be about race. As one of my profs and mentors told me recently “when is it NOT about race.” On this week’s episode I discuss a topic a bit different from the ones I have done in the past. The episode is titled Black “Friends.” You are going to have to listen to find out why. The episode is important to me because it speaks a lot to my evolving identity and critical lens. Let me know what you think. I have a couple questions for you this week, related to the topic and a couple that are inspired by a bible plan I recently read. I want to hear from you, please don't leave me hangin *wink* PS. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and all the other good stuff. #thisisourspodcast #TIOpodcast #ourown #thisisours #livingsingle #unapologeticallyintentional