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 ultimate kiki. From their most embarrassing social media moments to their favorite celebrity crushes, the girls round up commentary on womanhood, relationships, lifestyles, and habits they’re loving and leaving out in 2024!Together, the girls revisit how they first met, share new business ideas, and reveal the keys to lasting friendship in your 20s and 30s.ResourcesFollow Sequoia on Instagram @sequoiabholmesListen to Sequoia’s podcast “Black People Love Paramore”Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kimberlyhill_Buy Kimberly’s Tome CandlesHave a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Watch weekly episodes on Youtube @BalancedBlackGirlFollow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsors:Alo Moves | Alo Moves is an all-in-one self-care platform with everything from workout classes, to skincare tutorials. Visit alomoves.com and use the code BALANCED for 30 days free.Happy Mammoth | Support your hormone health with Happy Mammoth’s EstroControl supplement. For a limited time, you can get 15% OFF your entire first order at happymammoth.com just use code BALANCED at checkout.Quince | Get quiet luxury on a budget with Quince. Quince is my favorite site for high-quality, affordable clothing and home items. Go to quince.com/balancedles for free shipping and 365-day returns.Notion | Notion is my go-to app for managing my work and life admin, and now that it’s powered with AI, it saves me so much time and keeps me organized. Visit notion.com/balanced to try Notion for free.Rocket Money | Want to get ahold of your finances in 2024? Rocket Money is here to help. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and track your financial goals with Rocket Money. Visit rocketmoney.com/balancedles to give it a try.Shopify | Shopify is the internet’s favorite e-commerce platform for a reason. Grow your online business and manage orders with Shopify. Visit shopify.com/balancedblackgirl for a $1 per month trial.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 sharing what my career trajectory looked like up until that point, all that went into the decision to make the leap, and what’s next.Mentioned in this episode:Episode 213: Time to Enter Your Successful EraEpisode 207: The Truth About Working Towards Your Dream Career with Blake NewbyEpisode 201: Nicole Walters on Redefining Success, Creating the Life You Want, and Finding Love After DivorceSponsors:NPR | Black Stories, Black Truths is a celebration of Blackness from NPR. In the Black Stories, Black Truths collection you’ll hear: stories of joy, resilience, empowerment, and creating world-shifting things out of struggle. Listen now to Black Stories, Black Truths from NPR— wherever you get your podcasts.Fatty15 | Fatty 15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% OFF of your 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty.com/BALANCEDLES and using code BALANCEDLES at checkout.Happy Mammoth | Support your hormone health with Happy Mammoth’s EstroControl supplement. For a limited time, you can get 15% OFF your entire first order at happymammoth.com just use code BALANCED at checkout.DIME Beauty | DIME Beauty is a clean, high-end skincare that is affordable—AND, it really works. Love your skin again! Go to dimebeauty.com to unlock your discount. Dime Beauty– clean, affordable, luxurious skincare!Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Female friendship coach Danielle B. Jackson shares tips on making and keeping friends. They discuss the impact of friendship on health, navigating different life stages, types of friendships, coping with breakups, using technology to make friends, creating friendship rituals, and defining friendship success.

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 start a business with a friend?Today, I’m sitting down with Justine and Natasha, co-hosts of the 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose podcast for an exciting conversation on how to start a business, keep friendship sacred, and collab creatively with your closest friends.Justine and Natasha have been best friends since high school and turned their love of reality TV into a fun, engaging platform over the past few years. But there’s always a flip side to running a business with your friend...From creative differences to making time for girl dinner, these two share how their friendship has changed since their 20s and how their relationship as business partners has improved for the better with the help of effort and communication.We Also Talk About…Hanging onto friendships that no longer bring you joyTurning mundane parts of your friendship into points of connectionHow to keep business and friendship separateHow to hold space for your individual aspirations while in a business relationshipResources:Listen to the 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose podcastSubscribe to 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose on PatreonFollow 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose on Instagram @2blackgirls1roseListen to the “Intimacy in Friendships: Having Healthier Friendships and Making Friends As An Adult with Dr. Marisa Franco” episodeHave a question you want answered in an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Watch on Youtube @BalancedBlackGirl Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsors: Branch Basics | Their Premium Starter Kit will provide you with everything you need to replace all of your toxic cleaning products in your home! Save 15% OFF on your Starter Kit or their new Hand Soap when you use code balancedblackgirl at www.branchbasics.comRitual | Ritual Synbiotic+ is my go-to gut health supplement complete with prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic to provide balanced gut support. Get 20% OFF of your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/BALANCEDThrive Market | Thrive Market is the go-to for affordable healthy grocery and household essentials, and the convenience of getting everything online then quickly shipped to your doorstep is a huge time saver! Go to ThriveMarket.com/balancedles for 30% off your first order and get a FREE $60 gift!Cora | Cora makes comfortable, reliable period care products with clean ingredients. When you order online with code Cora.Life/BALANCEDLES you’ll get 20% OFF all Cora products!IQBAR | Refuel smarter in 2024 with IQ BAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack with 7 IQ BARs, 4 IQ MIX sticks, and 4 IQ JOE sticks. Get 20% OFF all IQ BAR products, plus get FREE shipping by texting GIRL to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We kicked the year off discussing what it means to have success in your career, creative endeavors, dating life, and money habits. Today the conversation around what success looks like in other areas of your life continues!This week I’m answering all your questions on how to navigate your own successful era and ways you can fine-tune your habits and routines to get closer to what you want this year.Have a question you want answered in an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Watch on Youtube @BalancedBlackGirl Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsors: [Heineken 0.0](https://shop.heineken.com/link/17019825786838b8dc626/abd59ad7-713b-40af-175f-1ec5aa190128?) | Heineken 0.0 is an alcohol-free option to the original Heineken you love. 100% taste, zero point zero alcohol, only 69 calories! Click [here](https://shop.heineken.com/link/17019825786838b8dc626/abd59ad7-713b-40af-175f-1ec5aa190128?) to buy now. Must be 21 to purchase.NUULY | Nuuly is a subscription based clothing rental service that’s all about helping you have fun + get creative with your style. Nuuly is a great value at $98 a month for nay 6 styles, but right now you can get $20 OFF your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with code BALANCEDLES20LMNT | LMNT helps anyone stay hydrated— without sugar and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/BalancedLes to receive a FREE LMNT sample pack with any order.Notion | Notion combines your notes, docs, and projects into one space that’s simple and beautifully designed. Try Notion for FREE when you go to notion.com/balancedRocket Money | Rocket Money is a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/balancedlesEarth Breeze | Earth Breeze fights everyday stains and odors, giving you an amazing clean every time! Go to EarthBreeze.com/balancedles for 40% OFF your subscription!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caitlyn Kumi, founder of Miss EmpowHer, shares tips on managing money, budgeting, investing, and creating the financial life of your dreams. They discuss navigating your early career, types of bank accounts, getting started with investing, and managing retirement funds. They also touch on the importance of representation in financial education and embracing the concept of a 'pretty wealthy woman'.

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 how we get there, so let’s reclaim it and make our experiences positive.Today, we’re welcoming back celebrity dating coach and host of the award-winning podcast, Dates & Mates, Damona Hoffman, for an in-depth conversation on how to rewrite your narrative around finding love.We also talk about…How to overcome dating burnoutDiscovering your pillars for long term compatibilityStrategies for having a more positive experience using dating appsWhat it means to date with clarityHow to never get stuck in another situationship againKey ways to embrace being singleResourcesFollow Damona on Instagram @damonahoffmanListen to Damona’s podcast, ‘Dates and Mates’Get a copy of Damona’s new book: F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love StoryHave a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.Sponsors:Elastique Athletics | Elastique is self-care you can wear offering activewear sets with world-class compression and lymphatic massage. Use code BALANCEDLES for 20% OFF your first order.[Heineken 0.0](https://shop.heineken.com/link/17019825786838b8dc626/abd59ad7-713b-40af-175f-1ec5aa190128?) | An alcohol-free option to the original Heineken you love. Must be 21+ to purchase.eHarmony | Get started with their compatibility quiz for FREE, so you can find someone you can be yourself with.Bite Toothpaste | Looking to get rid of plastic in your self-care routine? Try Bite. Bite is offering 20% OFF your first order. Go to trybite.com/BALANCEDLES or use code BALANCEDLES at checkout to claim this deal.Cora | Cora tampons, pads, and liners are made from 100% organic cotton. Go to cora.com/BALANCEDLES for 20% OFF all products!NUULY | Upgrade your wardrobe by subscribing to Nuuly. Nuuly is a great value at $98 for any 6 styles, but right now you can get $20 off your first month when you sign up visit Nuuly.com and use the code BALANCEDLES20.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brooke DeVard, founder of Naked Beauty, joins the podcast to discuss being a trailblazer and creating your own seat at the table. They explore navigating double standards, dealing with criticism as content creators, and setting standards for our lives. They also touch on leaving corporate jobs, getting credit for ideas, and tips for starting a podcast.

The podcast discusses entering a successful era by recommitting to habits and routines that make you thrive. Topics covered include defining success, maintaining success, personal branding, and not focusing on goals but attributes. The host also discusses the importance of self-care, prioritizing wellness, nutrition, intentional movement, financial planning, and transitioning into entrepreneurship. Setting intentions for the new year and embracing failure as an opportunity are also emphasized.

Reflecting on the past year, setting new goals, and the importance of putting a 'why' next to everything you want to achieve. Setting goals out of meaning rather than vanity. Embracing the present moment and practicing self-grace. Setting goals driven by impact and measuring success based on meaningful goals. Being flexible with timelines and finding gratitude for what did and didn't happen.