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The Mental Health Condition We Don’t Talk About Enough: Everything You Need to Know About OCD

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#241: While anxiety and depression are commonly discussed, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often goes unnoticed, especially among Black women, lea...

[Solo] Your Summer Glow-Up Plan: How to Become Your Healthiest, Hottest Self

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#240: It’s officially summer so you know what that means – it’s the season for feeling your best!In today’s solo episode, I’m guiding you th...

How to Start Journaling & Benefits of Having a Journaling Practice with Nya Jones of Inside Then Out

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#239: Do you struggle with expressing yourself? Or feel like you need a safe space to go to when things get hard? Journaling is a powerful tool that a...

How to Find A Mentor + Career Tips to Help You Thrive with Lauren Wesley Wilson

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#238: Contrary to popular belief, doing 'good work' alone may not be enough to progress in your career. For many of us, strategic moves are essential ...

How to Balance Your Hormones, Have Healthy Periods, and Start Over in Your Career with Necole Kane

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#237: Have you ever felt like your hormones were off? Or wondered why your menstrual cycle is irregular? Have you experienced painful periods? If so, ...

How to Become Your Highest Self: Essential Glow-Up Tips with Jaz Turner

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#236: Imagine the version of you who is living your dream life. What habits does she have? How does she talk to herself each day? Listen to day’s ep...

How to Beat Hustle Culture and Avoid Burnout with Sherrell Dorsey

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#235 Over the last decade, ‘girlboss’ culture has convinced us that we’re superwomen who can have it together all of the time. But that’s not ...

Mental Health Check-In: Tools to Support Your Healing with Tarek Ali (Part 2)

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#234: Are you healing or are you coping? Today I’m sitting down with content creator and host of That Conversation, Tarek Ali for an honest chat abo...

[Solo Episode] Mental Health Check-In: Challenges of Entrepreneurship and Life Updates (Part 1)

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#233: At the beginning of the year, I moved to New York City and started working as a full-time podcaster and content creator.In today’s solo episod...

How to Step Into Your Power, Build Confidence, and Align Yourself with Purpose with Sarah Jakes Roberts

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#232: What does it look like to be in your power? In some instances, power can be a bold proclamation, and at other times it can be a calm, quiet know...

Debunking Nutrition Myths, How Much Protein You Actually Need, and the Truth About Ozempic with Vanessa Risetto, RD [BONUS]

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feel confused about all of the conflicting nutrition and wellness information out there? You’re not alone! It can be really overwhelming and confusi...

High-Maintenance vs. Low-Maintenance Friends, Supporting Women in Your Circle and the Benefits of Being a Girl’s Girl with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#230: We’ve heard the term “girl’s girl” before and understand what in means in theory to support other women. But what does it actually look ...

How to Live Seasonally, Be in Tune with Your Reproductive Health, and Knowing When to Change Your Wellness Routines with Latham Thomas

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#229: In today’s episode we’re celebrating Black Maternal Health week by discussing the ways you can be more attune to the seasons of our bodies. ...

Forming Friendships, Managing Dating Expectations, and Life After Reality TV with The Bachelor’s Chelsea Vaughn & Love Island’s Cashay Proudfoot

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#228: Have you ever had a life-altering experience change the way you view friendships and dating? Today’s guests certainly have, and we’re gettin...

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Manifest Dream Opportunities, and Navigate Life’s Pivots with Kirsten Ferguson

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#227: Are you living or are you existing? Today, we’re getting back into our wellness girly roots with Peloton instructor Kirsten Ferguson for tips ...

Tembi Locke on Healing Through Creativity

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#226: We often think of creativity as a means to get to an end result. We create for a final product, or create to get good feedback. But what if we r...

Kennedy Ryan - How Reading Fiction Helps Us Raise Our Standards and Practice Self-Care

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#225: Today’s episode is dedicated to the literary lover girls.Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with New York Times and USA Today bestselli...

Morgan DeBaun on Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Creating Capacity, and Unlocking New Levels of Success

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#224: Have you ever felt like you were getting in your own way? Or wondered if you’re undermining your success? That’s what we’re unpacking in t...

Rachel Rodgers on How to Establish Million-Dollar Habits

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#223 Past money conversations on the podcast covered topics like budgeting and paying off debt but those are just pieces of the financial wellness puz...

How to Make Friends in A New City + Am I Oversharing with My Friends? [Solo Q&A]

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All month long we’ve been talking about friendship – how to make new friends, reconnect with current ones, and ways to support and grow with each ...

Welcome to the Group Chat with Sequoia Holmes and Kimberly Hill

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Turn your notifications on– the group chat is open!This week Les and her besties, Sequoia Holmes and Kimberly Hill, get together the for the ultimat...

How I Became A Full-Time Podcaster [BONUS]

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few months ago, I put in my two weeks notice at my tech job to pursue working on this podcast full-time.In today’s special bonus episode, I’m sh...

How to Strengthen Your Friendships, Make New Friends, and Navigate Friendship Changes with Danielle Bayard Jackson

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we get older, it feels like opportunities to make friends diminish. Even finding the time to maintain the friendships we already have can feel more...

Starting A Business & Building with Your Friends with Justine and Natasha of 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been there. Late one night you and your friend come up with a business idea that will change the world. But is it actually a good idea to st...

Ask Les: Successful Era Questions

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We kicked the year off discussing what it means to have success in your career, creative endeavors, dating life, and money habits. Today the conversat...

How to Get Your Money Together in Your 20s and 30s with Caitlyn Kumi

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing how to manage your money is one of the most valuable skills you can have, and the start of the year is the perfect time to re-evaluate your fi...

How to Have Your Best Dating Experience Ever with Damona Hoffman

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past few years, dating has gotten a bad reputation. But whether we love it, or hate it, relationships are a big part of life, and dating is h...

Being the Blueprint and Finding Your Creative Path with Brooke DeVard

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been imitated? Or had your ideas shared by someone else? Have you felt like you’re the first person to blaze the path your on? If so, ...

Time to Enter Your Successful Era

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Calling all the girlies who want to level up this year– you have been officially summoned. It’s time to enter into your successful era!The success...

I Didn’t Reach My Goals– Now What?

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I failed at every single thing I set out to accomplish this year. I didn’t reach not one goal– but guess what? That’s perfectly okay!Today, we’...

Astrology of 2024: Major Themes and Lessons for the Year with Tamerri Ater

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how you can use astrology to manifest your dream career, relationship or money goals?Certified Astrologer and founder of Gift o...

Overcoming Scarcity Mindset and Knowing When to Pivot with Zuri Adele

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having a scarcity mindset can take an emotional toll on your day-to-day life, and even worse, it can get in the way of you being your most abundant se...

How to Find and Live In Your Purpose with Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Purpose: what is it? How do we find it? Can it change over time? That’s what we’re exploring in this episode. I’m excited to sit down and c...

Ask Les: Getting Back with An Ex, Making New Friends, Feeling Lost in Your 20s

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m kicking things off with a life update before going into big sister mode and answering your questions on how to navigate exes coming ba...

It’s Expensive to Dream: The Truth About Working Towards Your Dream Career with Blake Newby

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dreams are beautiful because they fuel our creativity, give us purpose, and sometimes, they even come true.Today I have the honor of chatting with con...

The SECRET to Choosing Yourself with Eni Popoola

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t choose you, who will? From overcoming people pleasing to making uncomfortable decisions, to setting boundaries, choosing yourself can c...

The Ultimate Glow Up: How to Level Up in Your Career and Life with Jodie Taylor

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You know you can have it all, right? From your skin, hair, fashion to your finances, health, and career– it’s time to upgrade your life, sis!In to...

Stop Settling

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s be real– we’ve all been pre-programmed to settle. Whether it be in our careers, environment, friendships or romantic relationships, at som...

Leaving The U.S., Conscious Spending, and Moving Through Faith with Monique Melton

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about living somewhere permanently after a vacation? I’ve been curious about the process, however, the idea of moving permanen...

How I Paid Off $100,000 of Student Loan Debt

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In June of 2022 I hit submit on my last student loan payment, paying off just over $100,000 of debt. In the process, I learned so much about personal ...

Nicole Walters on Redefining Success, Creating the Life You Want, and Finding Love After Divorce

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have the honor of sitting down with Nicole Walters – entrepreneur, TV and podcast personality, mom of three and author of the new book, Noth...

Reflections After Solo Travel, Healing from Burnout and Best Case Scenario Journaling

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After taking a few months off, I’m excited to be back with our 200th episode! I’m catching you up on what I was up to during my podcast break, as ...

She's So Lucky

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

She’s So Lucky is a chart-topping weekly podcast dedicated to women who create their own luck against all odds. Join host Les Alfred and special gue...

How to Improve Your Habits and Be More Consistent [REWIND]

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Announcement: New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming back on Tuesday October 3rd! Make sure you're subscribed, add it to your calendar, and ge...

Observe Where You Are [YOU Better! Podcast]

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re warming things back up! New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming soon, but in the meantime we’re revisiting some inspiring conversatio...

The History of Self-Care: A Revolutionary Act [That Wasn’t In My Textbook Podcast]

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re warming things back up! New episodes of Balanced Black Girl are coming soon, but in the meantime we’re revisiting some inspiring conversatio...

How to Be Patient While Waiting For Your Manifestations [REWIND]

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt impatient while waiting for your manifestations to come through? Same, friend. And I’m talking all about it in this rewind episod...

Time Abundance: Why Time Is More Valuable Than Money [REWIND]

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is your most valuable asset? Chances are, it’s your time. Many people treat time as a scarce resource — something it feels like we never have...

Healing Through Rest: Balancing Your Nervous System [REWIND]

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this rewind episode, we dive deeper into what it means to feel "rested."There’s a lot of messaging encouraging us to rest and be soft. But what s...

Post-Travel Recap, Setting Better Boundaries + Taking Breaks

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hi friends! Checking in with a short solo episode recapping my trip to Europe, talking through how I'm navigating my current season of burnout, and ta...

Navigating Life’s Pivots, Reframing Aging, and Starting Over with Simone Alyssa

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

June is coming to an end, and that means this is our last episode in the Black Women Doing Cool Shit series. So we are going out on a high note and ta...

Navigating Wellness with Care + Your Hair in Mind with Morgan Jones

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our June series, Black Girls Doing Cool Shit, continues! In this episode I’m joined by someone you might know from TikTok, Morgan Jones of What MoJo...

Exploring Your Unique Interests + Why Rejection Can Be Protection with Sequoia Holmes

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week in our Black Women Doing Cool Shit series, I’m joined by my dear friend Sequoia Holmes.Sequoia is the host of Black People Love Paramore, ...

Embracing Setbacks & Finding Your Way Forward with Ashley Menzies Babatunde

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for a cute, fun summer full of Black women doing cool shit. So I’m very excited to say that it is our th...

Life Updates + Living Outside the Box

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up Mindset May, I want to share more about my personal experiences changing my mindset and how that has shaped my life.I typically avoid be...

How to Rewire Your Brain with Keylee Miracle

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been an incredible month of learning about our minds, and this week Mindset May continues with an episode featuring the perfect guest for this ...

Embracing Neurodivergence & Developing Squiggly-Brained Systems with Janelle Pearson

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We often put so much pressure on ourselves to think and work in a strictly linear way. But so many of us just aren’t wired like that! And despite wh...

The Ultimate Anti-Aging Routine: Improving Your Sleep Hygiene

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! For the next few episodes, we’re continuing our current theme of Mindset May, and focusing specifically on our brain health. Because w...

How to Receive What You’re Calling In & Exploring Plant Medicine with Good Moms Bad Choices

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a new month, so you know that means a brand new series! This May, we're talking about expanding our minds, changing our thoughts, and taking ca...

Easy Ways to Boost Your Confidence So You Can Level Up

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week in our Level Up series, we’re going all in on the topic of confidence.If you’re like me, you probably spent a lot of your life misunders...

Are Your Routines Holding You Back? It Might Be Time to Shake Things Up

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on our journey of Leveling Up, we’re talking about how to know when you need to let go of your routines and try something new.I love my ro...

How to Get Back on Track After You’ve Fallen Off

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week, we’re continuing the Level Up series with a topic that we can all resonate with—getting back on track after falling off.I...

How to Get Unstuck: My 25 by 25 Case Study

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a new month and that means a new series! Today we’re stepping into April and focusing on Leveling Up. So stay tuned for conversations about g...

Why We Need Hobbies for Self-Care

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re closing out our book club series talking about a very underrated form of self care— hobbies—and how Black women, specifically, need...

Trusting the Timing of Your Life and Embracing Your Divinity with Lyvonne Briggs

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our Black author's book club series, this week I’ve invited Lyvonne Briggs back to the show. Lyvonne is the author of the book Sensual Fa...

How to Feel More Liberated In Your Body with Chrissy King

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re continuing our book club series with another conversation with the very first Balanced Black Girl guest, Chrissy King.In celebration of Chriss...

Healing Through Humor and Cultivating Media Literacy with Clarkisha Kent

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a new month, so we have a new theme—Book Club! For the next few weeks you can look forward to conversations with amazing authors from the Bal...

Self-Intimacy: Prioritizing Pleasure and Connecting with Yourself with Kamil Lewis

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had some incredible episodes on intimacy these past few weeks, and today we're wrapping up the series with licensed marriage and family therap...

Embracing Your Sacred Sensuality with Krystal Taylor

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All too often, our formative experiences with our bodies and sensuality are tied to shame. That can lead to us feeling disconnected from ourselves and...

Intimacy in Friendships: Having Healthier Friendships and Making Friends As An Adult with Dr. Marisa Franco

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As adults, building and maintaining friendships is a challenge. What felt so easy as kids, now feels like an overwhelming task full of rejection, unce...

Understanding the Four Types of Intimacy and How They Impact Your Health

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s February, and around here that means celebrating Black History Month, Aquarius season, and (at least in this episode) very reluctantly love.If ...

Improve Your Focus: The Art of Managing Your Attention featuring Tara from Open

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like there’s always something new to distract us and keep our attention spans ever-shrinking. So today, we’re wrapping up our Reframing t...

Reframing Our Relationship with Alcohol: Exploring Sober-Curiosity

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Reframing the Reset episode, we’re talking about alcohol, and exploring this sometimes-sensitive subject in a non-judgmental, open...

Reframing Exercise: The Importance of Building and Maintaining Muscle

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a new year often gets people interested in improving or revisiting their exercise regimens. But workout culture is so fraught with harmful we...

How to Practice Digital Self-Care: Knowing When to Unplug + Tending to Your Digital Spaces

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Screen time has a way of sneaking up on us, and before we know it, our time for the things we really want to do is gone. So this week, we’re continu...

Spacious Productivity: How to Improve Your Habits and Be More Consistent

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, and welcome to our first episode of 2023! To kick off the year, I’m revisiting last year’s Reframing the Reset series with even mo...

Get ready to Reframe the Reset

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the Reframing the Reset series and challenge kicking off on January 2, 2023. Each week in January we'll be releasing a new episode to insp...

How to Conduct A Life Audit for Reflection and Goal-Setting

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before we start talking about 2023, I think it’s important to look back and reflect on 2022.So in this solo episode, I’m sharing my process for co...

How to Heal with Alex Elle

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we are continuing our end-of-year rest and digest series with the incredible, Alex Elle. Together, we have an honest talk ab...

Rest and Digest: Reset Your Circadian Rhythm and Winter Self-Care to Feel Happy and Whole

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For me and so many others, Winter can be draining and leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and our communities. So as we move toward the end o...

Finding Work that Fulfills You with Abena Antwi of Burt’s Bees [BONUS]

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s so important to balance life, family, friends and your career, but it can be challenging — especially during the holidays.In this episode, I’...

How to Start, Grow, and Monetize a Podcast with Nakia Swinton

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting is a growing industry with so much room for Black creators to share themselves, their views, and their brands. That’s probably why Black ...

How to Get Funding for Your Business, Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs, and Building the Damn Thing with Kathryn Finney

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Black women have been the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the US for the past few years with 17% of us in the process of starting new busine...

Why You Need Community, Not An Audience with Kim Johnson

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a big difference between building an audience that’s watching you and building a community that’s engaging with you. So how do we build s...

Making Big Career Changes and Building a Business from the Ground Up with Anicia Anya

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Asking for help and leaning on your community can be intimidating, especially when you’re an entrepreneur. So this week in our Black Women in Busine...

What It’s Really Like Being a Content Creator, Launching a Product Line, and Prioritizing Yourself with Alexis Barber

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s challenging to stay balanced and relevant as a Black woman content creator and business owner with a full-time job. That’s why in today’s e...

How to Stay Balanced When You Have A Side Hustle

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m kicking off our business and entrepreneurship series sharing my experiences having various side hustles. From podcasting, to personal trai...

Overcoming Money Trauma and Redistributing Wealth with Nafasi Ferrell

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re wrapping up our Money and Abundance series with an important conversation about working through financial trauma and redistributing wealth to ...

How to Get Paid What You’re Worth: Salary Negotiation and Managing Career Pivots with Mandi Woodruff-Santos

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For most people, work and money go hand-in-hand, and it’s hard to build wealth when we’re being underpaid. That’s why in today’s episode we’...

Working in Tech, Building Wealth Through Crypto, NFTs & Web3 and The Future of the Creator Economy with Grace MacJones

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about investing in emerging technologies such as crypto and NFTs but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right episode! While tr...

How to Invest, Why Women Need Financial Wellness, and Managing Money in Relationships with Bola Sokunbi of Clever Girl Finance

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you include financial well-being in your wellness plan? If not, today’s episode will inspire you to get started.Financial wellness is critical fo...

Having a Healthy Money Mindset and Becoming Recession-Proof with Chioma Njoku

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all of the messaging around money on social media and in the news? There are countless things vying for your attention...

How to Create and Stick to a Budget, Pay off Debt, and Reach Your Financial Goals with Dyana King

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever struggled to create and stick to a budget? If so, you aren’t alone. Budgeting, paying off debt, and reaching financial goals can be ch...

Time Abundance: Why Your Time Is More Valuable Than Money

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is your most valuable asset? Chances are, it’s your time. Many people treat time as a scarce resource — something it feels like we never have...

REWIND: Cycle Syncing: How to Optimize Your Menstrual Cycle with Berrion Berry

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how your menstrual cycle affects your work, relationships, and overall balance in your life?In our final rewind episode of the ...

REWIND: How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Nedra Glover Tawwab

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries with family and friends? How do you navigate challenging situations?In today’s rewind episode we’r...

REWIND: Creating A Walking Habit, Physical & Mental Benefits of Walking

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A simple walk can be an incredible tool for healing. In this week’s rewind episode, I’m resharing one of our most popular episodes all about the i...

REWIND: Reframing the Reset: Redefining Productivity and Creating Systems of Self-Care

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Instead of overloading ourselves with endless goals, to-do lists, and self-help, let’s look at what it really takes to use our time wisely and live ...

REWIND: Small Daily Wellness Habits That Make a Big Difference

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you start your day? How do you end your day? What are a few things that you do daily, weekly, or even monthly to help yourself feel energized, ...

REWIND: How to Improve Self- Discipline

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s rewind episode is all about approaching discipline in a new way.Have you ever felt like you need more discipline in your life? Have you told...