#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 episode, I’m opening up about the challenges I’ve experienced so far, what changes I’m making to support my mental health, and how I’m using new wellness tools to spark my next creative endeavor.

Catch up on my other solo episodes:

• Episode 220: How I Became A Full-Time Podcaster
• Episode 222: How to Make Friends in A New City + Am I Oversharing with My Friends? [Q&A]

Resources:

• Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merch
• Read The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
• Read the NYTimes article on the Eldest Daughter Syndrome

Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:

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• Watch on YouTube @BalancedBlackGirl
• Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcast
• Follow on TikTok @balancedles
• Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com
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