THE HEY GIRL PODCAST

HEY, GIRL LIVE!

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our live show at the Kennedy Center was AMAZING! Enjoy the audio.  Until next time, take good care of yourself yall.  PRE-ORDER HOW WE HEAL: ht...

Octavia on Pausing, Resting, and Being

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex speaks to author and coach Octavia Raheem to discuss the power of pausing, getting still, and rest as self-care.  Connect with Octavia here: h...

Yasmine Jameelah on The Power of Transparency

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with the founder of @transparentblackgirl to discuss the power of transparency, being who you are as firm of wellness, and taking care ...

Sydni Russell on Boundaries in Business

12 May 2022

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Alex sits down to talk with business owner Sydni Russell to discuss boundaries in business, honoring our capabilities, and self care.  Shop Jill Mar...

Fanny Kearse on Telling Our Truth

09 May 2022

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Alex sits down with poet and storyteller, Fanny Kearse, to talk about using our words to connect with people and telling our truth. Connect with Fann...

Riley Reed on Photography & Mental Health

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with photographer & founder of Woke Beauty, Riley Reed, to chat about mental health, her Bipolar 2 diagnosis, self-care, and connection...

Rhonda Ross on Standing in Our Personal Power

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with singer, songwriter, and personal power practitioner, Rhonda Ross, to talk about standing in our self-worth, doing our soul work, a...

Marisa on Grief & Love

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Marisa Renee Lee to discuss her new book Grief is Love.  Buy the book here: https://www.marisareneelee.com/grief-is-love ______...

Shizu Okusa on Self-Trust & Wellness

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with the founder of Apothekary to discuss accessible health and wellness, inner calling, purpose, and trusting our gut.  Connect wit...

My New Podcast: This Morning Walk

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex shares about her new podcast co-hosted with fellow author and walker, Libby Delana. Listen and subscribe at the links below. Subscribe to Alex's...

Erica Garcia on Self-Choosing & Overcoming

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with artist and mother, Erica Garcia to discuss healing, self-choosing, and overcoming self-doubt to find self-love. Connect with Eri...

Alessandra Olanow on Art, Grief, and Non-Judgment

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with artist Alessandra Olanow to talk about drawing feelings, grief, and not judging ourselves through the peaks and valleys of our liv...

Alex on Letting Go & Fear

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down and talks about letting go and fear. Recorded on 1/27/22. COME TO THE FINALE SHOW IN DC (almost sold out):  https://www.kennedy-cente...

Amber Rae on Unlocking Our Answers

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Amber Rae to discuss her new book, unlocking our answers, leaning into our truth, and honoring our true self.  Connect with Am...

Chanel on The Pain in Change

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Chanel Lewis, to discuss inner wisdom, adjusting to life being untidy, and growing through the pain of change. Connect with Chane...

Raquel Vazquez on Equity + Empowerment

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can reach Raquel Vazquez by email at hello@empoweredblock, her website www.raquelavazquez.com, @raquelavazquez on LinkedIn, and @raquel.a.vazq...

Ev'Yan on Staying in Union with Yourself

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with sexuality doula and author, Ev'Yan Whitney to discuss sensuality & sex, their new book, and staying in union with ourselves.  Co...

Alex on Celebrating Endings

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down for a check in about the ending of the podcast and her excitement for new beginnings.  Get tickets to the live show here: https://ww...

Sakura on Rediscovery & Healing

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex talks to lifestyle blogger and content creator Sakura Considine about healing, learning who we are again, not being okay, and taking care of ours...

Libby DeLana on Walking

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with the author of Do/Walk, Libby DeLana, to discuss the healing power of walking, grounding down, reconnecting to ourselves, and find...

Chloe Louvouezo on Life

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with author Chloe Louvouezo to talk about her new book "Life I Swear," finding belongings and self-care.  Connect with Chloe here: ...

Didier on Self-Leadership

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Life Alignment Coach Didier Sylvain to talk about the truth of who we are.  Connect with Didier here: https://www.didiersylvain...

Brandi Cheyenne Harper on Why I'm Here

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with teacher, writer, and knitter Brandi Cheyenne Harper about life purpose, breaking through fear, her new book, and knitting as an a...

Chelene on Protecting Our Writing

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with editor, author, and writing coach Chelene Knight to discuss building a sustainable writing practice, self-care, and her literary s...

Alex on Self-Healing

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A snippet from Alex's interview with Corey Allen of The Astral Hustle Podcast.  Full episode here: https://www.cory-allen.com/theastralhustle ____...

Ashley Neese on Learning to Breathe

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Breathwork coach and author, Ashley Neese, to discuss the power of breathing as self-care and getting back into our bodies by way ...

AmyAnn on Being Valuable

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with the co-founder of The Good Trade to talk about creating a meaningful and sustainable life, autonomy in our lives, and being motiv...

Adam J. Kurtz on Starting from Zero + Creating a Life

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with artist and author Adam J. Kurtz for a raw conversation about mental health, starting from the ground up, writing books, and crea...

Kirsten on Representation + Affirmation

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with mother & entrepreneur, Kirsten Bennet, to discuss her new children’s clothing line Boby, the importance of centering black child...

Monica on Health & Wellbeing

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Dr. Monica Mo about redefining health and wellbeing, being guided by gut instinct, and creating a foundation that inspires women ...

Alex on Change as a Sacred Choice

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Mary on Self-Love as a Journey

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with author and body image advocate Mary, of Mary’s Cup of Tea, to discuss body image, self-love being an evolutionary journey, and s...

Christie on Learning as We Go

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with graphic designer Christina Scotch to discuss learning as we go, graphic design, and self-trust.  Connect with Christie here: @...

Sophie on Daring to Dream

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with the founder of Sophie James Wine to discuss taking risks, failure not being an option, and creating a path out of our passion. ...

Tika Sumpter on Self-Advocacy + Clarity

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with actress + producer Tika Sumpter to discuss finding our peace, being in Hollywood as a black woman and mother, self-care in work a...

Mariam on Pursuing Passion

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Mariam to discuss how her interests of equity, diversity, and inclusion have been interwoven into her passions of making desserts,...

Satya Nelms on The Gift of Disconnection

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with writer and founder of the Our Mother's Garden Podcast, Satya Nelms, to discuss the gift of disconnection, the complexities in m...

Jacqueline Suskin on Poetry + Practice

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with poet Jacqueline Suskin to discuss writing practice, the power of words, and self-care.  Buy Jacqueline's book: http://www.jac...

Alex on Purpose, Openness, and Travel

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coming at you live from New Mexico. Chatting about purpose, traveling alone, being open to life. The inn I mentioned: https://lospoblanos.com/ Learn...

Alex on Friend Breakups and Growth (Car Talk)

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Julia Turshen on Food & Comfort

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with author and home cook Julia Turshen to discuss food, comfort, self-care, and her new book Simply Julia.  Buy Julia's new book: ...

Jamila + Alex on Purposeful Expression

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with her friend Jamila Reddy on IGLive to chat about purpose, joy, grief, and purposeful expression.  Connect with Jamila on IG here...

Rachel Ricketts on Doing Better

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with author and activist Rachel Ricketts to talk about her new book, tending to racial injustice, and self-care as community care.  B...

Stacey on Not Suffering in Silence

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Stacey to talk about her rare diagnosis of MRKH, not suffering in silence, and how community plays a role in her healing and self-...

Justina Blakeney on Connection through Art

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with designer and author, Justina Blakeney, about her new book, creating wildly, and art as community care + self-care. Buy Justina'...

Liha + Abi on Being in Communion with Self

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with the founders of Liha Beauty, Abi and Liha, to discuss slowing down, self-communion, and intentionally taking care.  Buy Liha Bea...

Sadie on Being in Our Bodies

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with the founder and CEO of Barre3, Sadie Lincoln, to discuss being in our bodies, presence as self-care, and reimagining what fitness ...

Desiree on Simplifying Skin Care

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with the founder of Hyper Skin to discuss simplifying skincare and honest self-care during the pandemic.  Buy Hyper Skin Serum here...

Nedra on Healthy Boundaries

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab to discuss her new book, healthy boundaries as a form of self-care, and joy in and out of her.  ...

Aleksandra on Learning from the Fall

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with woodworker Aleksandra Zee to talk about learning from our falls and failures, learning along the way, and showing up intentionall...

Kristi Nelson on Grateful Living

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down to chat with author and executive director of A Network for Grateful Living Kristi Nelson about grateful living, self-love and being ...

Alyssa on Creative Courage

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with photographer Alyssa Rosenheck to discuss life after cancer, dismantling discomfort, creative courage, and giving ourselves permiss...

Luvvie on Fear & Purpose

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with author Luvvie Ajayi Jones to discuss facing and befriending fear, owning our purpose, and self-care as an act of community care ...

Alex in conversation with Randi of Going Beyond

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex in conversation with Randi of Going Beyond Listen to the full episode here: Going Beyond Podcast ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced b...

Meena on Ambition & Awareness

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with author and founder of Phenomenal Meena Harris to discuss ambition, career, self-care in motherhood and life, and her new book Amb...

Tracee on Inner Wisdom

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Yoga Nidra teacher Tracee Stanley to discuss inner knowing, self-study, the practice of rest + true relaxation, and self-care as c...

Felicia on Self-Work and Craft

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with filmmaker and director Felicia Pride to discuss deepening self-work, centering black women in film, and self-care as an intentiona...

Nehanda on Showing Up in Fullness

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Nehanda of Soul Mama Journey to discuss the intentional living, showing up in fullness, honoring our needs, and self-care as a com...

Sharissa on Recentering + Candles

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with candlemaker Sharissa Fedde of Erin & Avery, to discuss soothing anxiety with candles, creating a ritual, and self-care as a mother...

Amber on Emotional Attunement

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with author Amber Rae to discuss the sacred practice of writing, emotional attunement, and how community plays a role in self-care. C...

Rachel Cargle on Deep Healing + Self-Nurturing

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Rachel Cargle to discuss nurturing our inner child, being child-free, and deep healing through sisterhood and self-care. Connec...

Alex on "Everything Belongs"

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Head over to list to the full conversation below: http://madisonmorrigan.com/podcast-rss-feed/23 You can also find the conversation on iTunes, Sti...

Morgan on Community and Connection

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Morgan Harper Nichols about community, connection, self-care, and mentoring her younger self. Connect with Morgan on IG: @morganh...

Natalie on The Agency of Healing

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with singer and songwriter, Natalie Lauren to discuss self-healing, community, and creating from a space of authenticity and self-acc...

Closing Out the Year

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I hope to close out the year with you! Bookclub Tickets: https://hopin.com/events/nine-book-club-alex-elle Start 2021 with me, Yasmine Cheyenne, and ...

Dr. Thema on Laying Our Armor Down

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Dr. Thema to discuss self-permission, wellness, putting our armor down, and self-care as community care. Connect with Dr. Thema ...

Aliya on A New Sense of Gathering

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this summer, Alex sat down with designer and speech therapist, Aliya Wanek to discuss a new sense of gather, how her brand came to be, and se...

Writing to Heal

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Latoya on Sustainable Community

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Latoya of Sustainable Home Goods to discuss fair trade commerce, community support, and self-care.  Connect with Latoya here: @s...

Sam + Kristen on Existing as an Example

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with the owners of Selva Negra to discuss, self-care, existing as an example, and the importance of heritage and community plays in ro...

Loria on The Process of Flowers

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with chef Loria Stern to discuss baking, being a work in progress, flowers as meditation, and self-care. Connect with Loria here. —...

Alex + Nedra on Comparison

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Nedra Tawwab to discuss the lesson "Comparison" in After the Rain. Pre-order After the Rain here or on alexelle.com Si...

Bea Dixon on Being in Alignment

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Bea Dixon of The Honey Pot Co. to discuss how her brand came to be, sacred self-care, and being in alignment with everything aroun...

Virtual Book Launch w/ Nneka Julia!

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up to join me and Nneka for my virtual book launch event on 10/14. TICKETS HERE: https://cadenza.tv/set/alexandra-elle IGTv Lives are here. L...

After the Rain - a conversation

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with both her editor Rachel Hiles + agent Cindy Uh, to discuss After the Rain, love showing up in our own lives, healing, change, an...

Abena on Creative Liberation

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Hanahana Beauty founder, Abena, to discuss creative liberation, making space to learn, self-care through skincare, and community. ...

Tricia Hersey on Rest & Communal Care

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with archivist and educator Tricia Hersey of the Nap Ministry to discuss communal care, rest as reparations + resistance, and upliftin...

Dime Davis on The Work is Working

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with filmmaker and storyteller, Dime Davis, to discuss self-care as community care, storytelling, and doing the work.  Learn more abou...

Amira on Lifting Vibrations to Heal

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with painter, Amira Rahim, to discuss art as meditation, healing, and making space for intentional and creative self-care. Connect wi...

Emily on Inner Work + Self-Preservation

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with writer and illustrator, Emily McDowell, to discuss inner-work, collective grief, showing up, and creating art as a form of self-c...

Nicole on Ancestor's Guidance

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with upholsterer and photographer, Nicole Crowder, to discuss meditation, guidance from our ancestors, intentional design, and recente...

Ashley on Soft & Strong

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Ashley of The Bee & The Fox to discuss resilience, taking care of self through adversity, divorce, and standing in our personal p...

Taylor on Ongoing Healing

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with clothing designer Taylor Jay to discuss motherhood, healing through trauma, finding her footing in fashion, and self-care. Conn...

Jordan on Healing as a Whole

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with therapist Jordan Ashley Madison to discuss healing as a community, taking care of ourselves during the pandemic, the importance of...

Alex & Cindy on After the Rain

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with her literary agent, Cindy Uh, to discuss her career as an agent, her passion for advocating for others, self-care during the pand...

Rachel Craven on Art as Joy

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with artist and business owner, Rachel Craven, to discuss art as joy, pausing as self-care, motherhood, and community support.  Conne...

Pathway to Peace

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Community, I'm excited to announce my new course for the quarter, Pathway to Peace. This offering was created to help you cultivate self-care and l...

Nana on Blackness

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with her grandmother to discuss growing up black, civil rights, and self-care. Support Alex's new book below: Pre-order After the Rai...

Alex & Rachel on After the Rain

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with her editor, Rachel Hiles, to discuss her career as an editor, her love for words, self-care, and helping bring Alex's new book, Af...

Kirsten on Transformation

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Kirsten Corley Bennett to discuss mindful moments as self-care, standing on faith, and transformation through motherhood Follo...

Rachel on Intentional Habits

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Ayurvedic chef, and the founder of Curcuma + Luna Fixa, Rachel Musquiz to discuss community, creating a ritual + routine aro...

Allison on the Power of Stories

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Allison Behringer of Bodies Podcast to discuss sexual health, speaking up as self-care, storytelling, and advocating for self. L...

Alex on Blackness, Rest, and ACTION

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I love you. So much. Rest. Be well. Show up. Jamila Reddy's reflection to black folks here. Rachel Cargle's State of Address here. 8CAN'TWAIT: https:...

India on Being in Practice

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with India Shawn to discuss music as meditation, self-care, and self-choosing as a black woman in the industry.  Follow & connect w...

Mariel on Collective Existence

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Dr. Mariel Buque to discuss wholistic wellness, communal healing, and being in collective existence as a self-care ritual.  Fol...

Ysaora on Finding the Good

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with foil fencer Olympian Ysaora Thibus to discuss her self-care practice as an athlete, finding the good in disappointment, nourishing...

Nicole on Scarred & Free

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex talks to Nicole of Scarred and Free about her advocacy for releasing the stigma and shame that comes with keloid skin and building a community ce...

Mimi on Unstoppable Love

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with shamanic healer, Mimi, to discuss self-care, creating ritual and emotional curiosity, and untraditional healing work. Follow & co...

Courtney on Building a Home

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with Courtney of Earth Mama Naturals to discuss building a bus home, self-care while homeschooling and being a doula of color.  Follo...

Sara on Connecting + Curiosity

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex sits down with psychotherapist, Sara Kuburic, to discuss coming into her career, finding self-compassion, and harmonizing self-care through it a...