She's So Lucky
Episodes
62 | Creating Change Through Storytelling with Bridget Todd
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking to Bridget Todd, political strategist, media personality, and co-host of AFROPUNK’s Solution Sessions Podcast where she focuse...
61 | Stress Management + Everything You Need to Know About Adaptogens
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Nadine Joseph, founder and CEO of Peak and Valley, a conscious company that combines ancient wisdom and modern science to make ever...
60 | Black History: Preserving Our Legacy with Toya Coleman
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Toya Coleman, creator of Toya from Harlem. Toya From Harlem is an online platform for millennials of color who want to learn more a...
59 | Listener’s Choice: Manifestation, Making Moves, Handling Life Transitions, and What’s Next for Balanced Black Girl
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Les is holding it down solo discussing listener-submitted topics. Starting off with some reflection on 2019 and a renewed mindse...
58 | Democratizing Wellness with Sinikiwe Dhliwayo
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Sinikiwe Dhliwayo, a creative and public speaker who for the last decade has made a home at the intersection of wellness and publis...
57 | Bodyful Healing with Jennifer Sterling
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Jennifer Sterling, Registered Dance/Movement Psychotherapist and Holistic Nutritionist. She is also the Creator of Bodyful H...
56 | Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Cycles and Healing Within with Shena Tubbs of Black Girls Heal
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking to Shena Tubbs, a Relational Trauma and Attachment Specialist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Love Addiction Coach based o...
55 | Choose Your Own Adventure: Traveling As A Black Woman with Sojourner White
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Sojourner White. Sojourner is a traveling scholar whose experiences as a Fulbright Fellow in Spain and service year as a Pub...
54 | Wholehearted Living with Shirin Eskandani
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Shirin Eskandani, life coach, public speaker, and writer who specializes in mindfulness and mindset work. She has been a fea...
53 | Building Financial Wellness Tonya Rapley of My Fab Finance, Presented by BECU
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, in partnership with BECU, I’m sitting down with millennial money expert Tonya Rapley of My Fab Finance to discuss the importance of financ...
52 | Black Girls Wine with Shayla Varnado
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Shayla Varnado. Shayla is a serial entrepreneur, entertainer, side hustle queen and the founder of Black Girls Wine. Black G...
51 | What does being a Balanced Black Girl mean to you?
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a special one - it is the one year anniversary of Balanced Black Girl Podcast! To celebrate the first year of the show, we are di...
50 | Finding Your Soulful Flow with Jasmine RaShae
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Jasmine RaShae, founder of Soulful Flow Yoga. Jasmine is a native of Baton Rouge, LA who currently resides in Seattle. She is a yog...
49 | Decolonizing Education with Adrienne Thomas
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Adrienne Thomas. Adrienne is an unapologetically Black educator who hails from the city of Chicago. She is a passionate social advo...
48 | Self-Care Through Skincare with Kimjoy Long
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Kimjoy Long, esthetician at Spruce Apothecary in Seattle. Kimjoy specializes in sugar hair removal and offers high-quality h...
47 | Healing from Burnout with Davia Roberts
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Davia Roberts. As a certified yoga teacher and licensed mental health therapist, Davia uses her background to make mental health ...
45 | Queens Have No Size with Klarke Foreman
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Klarke Foreman. Klarke is an energetic, God-fearing teen advocate, and businesswoman. The Houston-native is Founder and CEO ...
44 | Securing a Seat at the Table with Minda Harts
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Minda Harts, author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table, which is out today. Minda is a...
Summer Rewind: Buying Black and Living Green with Dr. Kristian Henderson
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s summer rewind episode, we’re revisiting this conversation with Dr. Kristian Henderson of BLK+GRN. Dr. Kristian Henderson is a professor...
Summer Rewind: Taking Up Space with Chrissy King
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time to take it back to an earlier interview! In this rewind episode, we’re sharing the first-ever interview on Balanced Black Girl featuring Chriss...
42 | Practicing Self-Care While Dismantling Everyday Racism with Monique Melton
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking to Monique Melton, host of the Shine Brighter Together Podcast. Monique is an anti-racism educator, published author,...
41 | Unpacking The Oreo Complex with Kristin Iris
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Kristin Iris. Kristin is a Film Producer, Speaker, and Coach who helps Black creatives cultivate liberation, joy, and power through...
40 | Sexual Health from the Womb to the Tomb with Michelle Hope
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about sexual health, effective sexual education for Black and brown students, and how to create our own individual definitions ...
39 | Low-Waste Living and Creating Your Own Path with Moji Igun
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Moji Igun. Moji is the founder of Blue Daisi Consulting, a sustainability consulting company that helps small businesses red...
38| Creating A Community of Black Girl Magic - Balanced Black Girl Podcast LIVE
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a special one - it is from our first LIVE recording of Balanced Black Girl Podcast. We hosted our first live podcast at The Colle...
37 | Listener Q&A: Fitness, Self-Care, Entrepreneurship, and More
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Les is flying solo answering all of your burning questions about fitness, wellness, entrepreneurship, mental health, and more. T...
36 | Let Your Fears Make You Fierce with Koya Webb
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Koya Webb. Koya is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, personal trainer, holistic health and wellness coach, author, motiva...
Feel Good Friday #21: The Importance of Rest and Recovery
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we’re talking about incorporating rest and recovery into your fitness routine. While moving your body is impo...
35 | Eloquent Rage (Solo Episode)
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a solo one, with host Lestraundra doing a recap of the April/May 2019 Balanced Black Girl Book Club pick, Eloquent Rage: A Black ...
Feel Good Friday #20: Working Out After Taking Time Off
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we are talking about getting back into a workout groove after taking time off. Whether you took a step back fro...
34 | Good Hair with Kayla Greaves
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla A. Greaves is an award-winning journalist who currently works at Bustle as the fashion & beauty features editor. She was previously a lifest...
Feel Good Friday #19: Making Friends As An Adult
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Feel Good Friday episode is about a topic nearly everyone has struggled with at some point: making friends as an adult. When you’re a kid,...
33 | The Power of Black Literature with Harmony Tamaalevea
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Harmony Tamaalevea, the founder of The Literacy Lounge. The Literacy Lounge is a monthly subscription box that highlights Bl...
Feel Good Friday #18: Finding Balance For Side Hustlers
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Feel Good Friday episode, we’re talking about a hot topic: side hustles. The internet is constantly telling us we all need to start side hus...
32 | Healthy Living in the City with Mary Vin Rose
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Mary Vin Rose, host, producer, and actor based in New York City. Mary is best known for her limited talk cable series Health...
Feel Good Friday #17: 5 Limiting Beliefs to Let Go Of
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Feel Good Friday episode, we’re talking about letting go of things that no longer serve you. For many of us, the main thing holding...
31 | Getting In Tune With Your Mental Health with Alicia Tetteh
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Conversations around mental health are always a top request, and this episode delivers. Today, we’re talking to Alicia Tetteh. Alicia is a mental he...
Feel Good Friday 16: The Importance of Alone Time
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we are talking about the importance of alone time. Spending time alone can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t ...
30 | Nutrition Made Simple with Wendy and Jess of Food Heaven Made Easy
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones, Registered Dietitians, Certified Diabetes Educators, and the creators of Food Heaven Made Eas...
Feel Good Friday #15: Inspiration From Homecoming
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Beyoncé’s Netflix documentary Homecoming debuted, and we have to talk about it. The film was inspiration level 100, and provided some am...
29 | Unleashing Your Brilliance with Clarissa Rodriguez of She Rocks at College
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Clarissa Rodriguez, founder of She Rocks at College. Clarissa is a college study skills expert, Part-time Labor and Delivery...
Feel Good Friday #14: How to Avoid Burnout
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like a Burned-Out Black Girl instead of a Balanced Black Girl these days? You aren’t alone. Burnout is very real, and when you’re dealing ...
28 | Career Advancement for Us with Sage Quiamno
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno. Sage is the co-founder of Future for Us, a company dedicated to accelerating the advancement of...
Feel Good Friday #13 - Advice for Your Younger Self
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Feel Good Friday episode is all about leaning into discomfort and giving much-needed advice to your younger self. Les shares what advice she...
27 | Starting Over: How to Thrive When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan with Irie Love
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Irie Love. Irie is a talented singer, fitness Instructor, activist, child mentor and empowerment coach. Irie is new to Seatt...
Feel Good Friday #12 - You Are Enough
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably seen memes, quotes, graphics, and merch all over the internet the past few years with the phrase “I am enough.” While we have al...
26 | Making Boutique Fitness More Inclusive with Briana Owens of Spiked Spin
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Briana Owens, founder of Spiked Spin. Briana Owens is a Health and wellness Influencer, entrepreneur and empowerment coach c...
Feel Good Friday #11 - How to engage in positive self-talk
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we are diving into the importance of self-talk. It can be so tempting to fall down the rabbit hole of negative ...
25 | Creating a Foundation of Mindfulness with Nkenji Clarke, M.Ed, N.C.C.
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Nkenji Clarke, a Bronx, New York native pursuing her calling in the helping field of Counseling. An HBCU graduate, from Spel...
Feel Good Friday #10 - Is therapy right for you? How to find a therapist
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode we’re talking all about therapy. Have you been curious about going to therapy but aren’t sure if you need it...
24 | Elevating Marginalized Voices Through Strength Training with Maria Rodriguez
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Maria Rodriguez, founder of Fear Her Fight Athletics, a company that reinforces the lense of intersectional feminism in the ...
Feel Good Friday #9 - Rethinking Body Image
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Feel Good Friday! Today’s episode is tackling an important topic - body image. At some point, we have all been impacted by our sense of body i...
23 | Kombucha for the Culture with Milan Durham of Cultured Kombucha
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Milan Durham, founder of Cultured Kombucha. With a background in architecture and a love of wellness, ...
Feel Good Friday #8: How to deal with imposter syndrome
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Feel Good Friday, and today we’re tackling imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is the feeling of self-doubt about one’s accomplishments an...
22 | Mind, Body, and Soul Care with Shanna Tyler
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Shanna Tyler. Shanna Tyler is a life + biz coach for entrepreneurial women and podcast host of The Self Soul Sport Podcast. Base...
Feel Good Friday #7 - What are you carrying?
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Feel Good Friday episode, we're getting real with ourselves about the loads and burdens we carry in everyday life and how they impact us. What...
21 | Activism Through Fitness with Sonja Herbert of Black Girl Pilates
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re joined by Sonja Herbert. Sonja lives in New York where she is a Pilates instructor, writer, speaker, competitive powerlifter and a forme...
Feel Good Friday #6 - What’s self-love got to do with it?
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Feel Good Friday, and this week we’re talking about self-love. Not in a cheesy way - in a realistic way. In a compassionate way. Tune in for ...
20 | Protecting Our Melanin with Shontay Lundy of Black Girl Sunscreen
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Shontay Lundy, founder of Black Girl Sunscreen. She was inspired to create Black Girl Sunscreen by her love of the outdoors,...
Feel Good Friday #5 - Creating a Relaxing Night Routine
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks back on Feel Good Friday we talked about creating a morning self-care routine. Today, we’re talking about creating a night time routine....
19 | Making Self-Care Accessible with Michelle White
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking to Michelle White, self-care blogger and author of the guided self-care journal, Self Explore, Self Restore. Michelle created her...
Feel Good Friday #4 - How to Stay Healthy at Work
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we’re sharing tips to help you stay healthy at your J-O-B. Let’s be real, most of us spend more time at wor...
18 | Let's Talk About It with Taylor Nolan
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Taylor Nolan, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and host of the Let’s Talk About It Podcast. Taylor's provides a unique per...
Feel Good Friday #3 - How to Create a Morning Self-Care Routine
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Feel Good Friday episode, we’re addressing one of my favorite topics: how to create a morning self-care routine. I’m breaking down wh...
17 | Creating Safe Spaces for Fitness with Luca Page of Radically Fit Oakland
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Luca Page, the founder of Radically Fit Oakland. Radically Fit is the Bay Area's body positive community gym for all queer, ...
Feel Good Friday #2 - Getting Financially Fit
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for another Feel Good Friday mini-episode, and today we are talking about financial wellness. When talking about health and wellness, we o...
16 | Buying Black and Living Green with Dr. Kristian Henderson of BLK+GRN
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Dr. Kristian Henderson, professor of public health, a natural lifestyle enthusiast, and the founder of BLK+GRN, an all-natur...
Feel Good Friday #1 - Creating Space for Healthy Habits
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Feel Good Friday! On Fridays, we’ll be sharing mini episodes with actionable wellness tips empowering you to live well. This week, we’...
15 | Diversifying the Nutrition Field with Deanna Belleny, MPH, RDN of Diversify Dietetics
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Deanna Belleny, MPH, RDN, co-founder of Diversify Dietetics - an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in the field...
14 | Years that Ask Questions, and Years that Answer - 2018 Recap
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode of 2018, Les is sharing a personal, candid recap of the year. No topic is off limits. We touch on the highs and lows of 2018, wha...
13 | Listener Q&A with Les
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus solo episode, Les is answering listener questions on everything from food, to fitness, to hair care, to racism in the wellness space. Qu...
12 | Staying Happy and Well with Dr. Pragati Gusmano
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Dr. Pragati Gusmano, Florida-Based Functional Medicine Doctor and founder of Happy and Well. Dr. Pragati offers her patients...
11 | Reframing Fertility with Bri Braggs of Fertile Alchemy
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Bri Braggs, the founder of Fertile Alchemy. Bri is a Certified Holistic Health Coach who is passionate about educating women...
10 | Creating Your Own Lane with Falesha Johnson
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Falesha Johnson. Falesha is a former professional track athlete turned empowerment speaker, speed and agility coach, and phi...
9 | Liberation and Healing Through Yoga with Abiola Akanni
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Abiola Akanni, of Yoga by Biola. Abiola is a wellness entrepreneur best known for the Divine Feminine Workshop, and her uniq...
8 | Taking Care of Our Mental Health with Ashley McGirt, MSW
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to Ashley McGirt, MSW, Licensed Mental Health Therapist and founder of Ashley McGirt Counseling Services. Ashley is an accompli...
7 | Igniting Intersectional Feminism with Allison Tenney
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to fitness coach Allison Tenney. Allison is known for her online fitness training programs and for founding the Ignited Womxn S...
6 | Cultivating Self-Love Through Strength Training with Brittany Love
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Balanced Black Girl Founder Lestraundra Alfred sits down with Brittany Love, Seattle-based health coach, personal trainer, and cyclin...
5 | Pretty, for A Black Girl
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"You're pretty, for a black girl." A back-handed compliment at best, these types of comments are often said to women of color. In this solo episode,...
4 | Taking Up Space with Chrissy King
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chrissy King is a Milwaukee-based ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, lifestyle coach, fitness blogger, and truth-teller. While on her own fitness journe...
3 | How to Feel Confident At The Gym
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever walk into the gym or a fitness studio and instantly feel overwhelmed? This episode will help you get past that feeling. Tune in for 8 simple, act...
2 | #WellnessSoWhite
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the online wellness space's diversity problem, why representation is important for everyone, and ways we can all make the ...
1 | Welcome to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast!
13 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast - a show dedicated to reimagining health, wellness, and self-care for women of color. In the very first e...