In this episode, @theptonomad shares her journey from news reporter to travel expert, content creator, & self-care advocate. The conversation delves into the significance of planning travel for mental well-being, prioritizing self-care, and the systemic issues affecting the perception of African heritage globally. #wellness #wellnesspodcast #bewellsis #selfcare
Came on camera cause I needed to document a good hair day AND remind you that every Wednesday is a brand new episode of the podcast. #bewellsis #wellnesspodcast #podcast
In this episode, I had an insightful conversation with Dana Roberts, the co-founder of Red Drop, a tween-focused feminine care brand. We delved into the importance of empowering tweens and teens to better understand their periods and navigate the changes in their bodies.
Here are three key takeaways from this episode:
Start the Conversation Early: It's crucial to start conversations about menstrual health and puberty early on with young girls. By providing them with accurate information and the right products, we can empower them to feel confident and informed about their bodies.
Support Caregivers: Red Drop not only focuses on providing products for tweens but also offers resources and education for caregivers. By supporting parents, teachers, and other caretakers, we can ensure that girls receive the guidance and support they need during this important transition.
Destigmatize Menstruation: By normalizing conversations about periods and the human body, we can help reduce the stigma surrounding menstruation. Open and honest discussions can empower girls to advocate for their own health and well-being.
If you haven’t already- definitely tune in especially if you’re a parent, educator, care-taker, or simply in community with young people navigating puberty.
Be Well, Sis.
“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman”.- Malcolm X
This week’s episode features a conversation with Shanita Hubbard, author of Ride or Die: A Manifesto for the Well-being of Black Women. Our conversation draws from some of the happenings in the media and explores the origins of the toxicity we see both in our daily lives and in the media.
In her book, she interrogates the notion of the “ride or die chick”—a Black woman who holds down her family and community, often at her own expense. We discuss how this way of life has left Black women exhausted, overworked, overlooked, and feeling depleted.
Combining her own personal experience with those of other Black women around her, and research on the physical, financial, and emotional health of Black women, RIDE OR DIE dismantles cultural norms that require Black women to take care of everyone but themselves.
Tune in for an engaging conversation on the consequences of being RIDE OR DIE.
Available on all streaming platforms.
Be well, Sis.
We’re all grown here right?
From douches to yogurt suppositories to garlic cloves to hydrogen peroxide and so much more, the internet is full of *interesting* remedies that claim to help restore the balance to the vaginal microbiome caused by a yeast infection or BV. And if we’re being honest, most of us have at least considered the questionable advice of strangers on the internet or well-meaning (but terribly misinformed) loved ones.
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lindsay Wynn, the Co-Founder of @lovemomotaro, on all things vulvo-vaginal health. She candidly shared her personal journey that led to the creation of Momotaro Apotheca. After being unable to find a safe, effective over-the-counter product that wasn’t full of harsh chemicals or offensive language she set out to create simple solutions for vulvovaginal self-care.
Through education, connection, and a science-backed approach, @lovemomotaro seeks to be part of the broader conversations surrounding our sexual and reproductive health to forge a practical, proactive path toward holistic health. Their natural, holistic approach looks to address the source of the problem, rather than temporarily relieving symptoms like itching, irritation, and scents stemming from infections, pH imbalance, or general discomfort from sex, clothing, or exercise.
Tune in to this week’s episode as we chat about how to holistically care for our reproductive wellness and how evidence-based alternative healing modalities can be a beautiful compliment to Western medicine.
What is soul medicine?
In this week’s conversation, Lindsay breaks down soul medicine and how to use the 5 elements as soul medicine in order for us to unleash our personal power.
This conversation came at the right time for me and I’m so happy to share it with you. Tune in!
Do you have practices in place to help mend, tend to, and heal your soul? If so, share below!👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
Be well, Sis.
This came in the mail yesterday and I had to share.
So excited to really dig into this book written by today’s podcast guest @lindsayfaunt. In our conversation, we talk about flower essences, soul medicine, and how to use the five elements to unleash our personal power.
Excited to share this episode with you especially about flower essences which are new to me.
Do you use flower essences?👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 share below your experience.
Be well, Sis.
Did/do you have a postpartum plan?
This week’s episode features @iamlydiasimmons - CEO of @every.moo on everything postpartum. The fourth trimester is one filled with mystery because we don’t talk about the complicated reality of healing after giving birth. This episode peels back the curtain and provides insight on what to expect after delivery.
If you’re TTC, are expecting, or are just curious- tune in!
Be well, Sis is on every podcast streaming platform!
#postpartumwellness #postpartumhealth #maternalhealth #blackmaternalhealth #maternalmentalhealth #womenswellness #thefourthtrimester #podsincolor #wocpodcast #wellnesspodcast
There are so many myths around sunscreen that circulate in our community. On this episode of the podcast, the co-founders of Bolden dispel whose myths with science-backed truths.
Tune in to learn more about caring for melanin-rich skin, why they started Bolden, entrepreneurship and much more!
Be Well, Sis is available on all major podcast streaming platforms.
Be well, Sis.
For the past few months, I’ve been doing a lot of reflection on what it is that I’d like to create for the women of Be Well, Sis. After a lot of soul searching, late nights and early mornings, in addition to the coaching of @ifundwomen x
@caress, I realize that we’re in need of a transformation.
I’ll be sharing more of what that transformation means in the next few weeks. In the meantime, I’d love for you to support the campaign by :
✔️Making a contribution (check out the dope rewards)
✔️Share this campaign
A million thanks for being a beautiful community and positively impacting my life.
I have so much to share with you.
Be well, Sis.
HIT the LINK IN BIO to contribute ❤️
"Life opens up when you do".
As an introvert, I say 'no' a lot. Even if it may sound like an incredible experience, the wallflower in me almost always refuses to do anything that makes me slightly uncomfortable. At the top of this year, I decided I'd say 'yes' to every opportunity that would put me closer to being the woman I want to be when I turn 40 in a few years.
What if I mess up?
What if they don't get it?
What if I stumble over my words?
What if they don't like what I have to say?
What if I don't sound intelligent enough?
What if I'm not enough?
Those are the thoughts that I constantly wrestle with. But because I made the decision to step out of my comfort zone and 'take up space' (as my therapist says), I accepted the invitation to be a speaker at this year's Women in Travel Summit by Wanderful.
After weeks of prep and hyping myself up, I had the honor of sharing 'How to Harness the Power of Podcasting to Enhance Your Brand' with a beautiful group of inspiring and ambitious women.
From the conversations to the workshops and presentations to the food, and taking in the sights of Kansas City-- this weekend was confirmation to keep saying 'yes'.
TLDR: Do something scary. You'll be glad you did.
#WITSKC #howwedokc
Fall 2021 MERCH
Happy Monday! Guess who just launched some merch?! We did and because you're a member of the tribe- use code HEYSIS15 for savings!
New website, who dis?
So grateful for @jacinta_gandy and her team for their work on my site!
It’s everything I wanted for my digital home.
Slowly making some adjustments to how I show up online so getting my house in order was the first step.
Really looking forward to rolling out all the things I’ve been working on for the tribe over the next few months.
Thank you Jacinta for understanding the assignment and being such a joy to work with.
Hit the link in bio to take a peek!
Be well, Sis.
In my discussion with Wanda, we chat about Wanda’s unconventional but meaningful life as a digital nomad and what inspired her to live her life on the road. She shares her journey from her failed attempts at digital nomad life, difficult and traumatic experiences, and navigating other cultures to ultimately thriving as an entrepreneur and full-time traveler.
Aside from Wanda’s travels around the world, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a successful entrepreneur. Through our conversations, Wanda opens up about her experience with the internal and external work as an entrepreneur, and how she has been intentional about her growth and evolution.
If you’ve ever considered living life as digital nomad or are curious as to how to do so- this is an episode you DON’T want to miss.
The episode is LIVE now and available on all podcast streaming platforms.
Hit the link in the bio to tune in!
Be well, Sis.
How many times have you let your pride get in the way?
