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.

Have you ever wondered how you can use astrology to manifest your dream career, relationship or money goals?Certified Astrologer and founder of Gift of the Nile Wellness Tamerri Ater, joins me for a conversation on how to live out all aspects of your chart including tapping into your perfection years, discovering what you were born to do, getting through your Saturn Return, and using your big three to maneuver the world.We also talk about…What the different areas of your birth chart meanLove and marriage compatibility (and why it goes deeper than your sun sign)Process and the evolution of selfResources:Follow Tamerri on Instagram @afrofashionistaVisit astrofashionista.com to book an astrology reading with Tamerri!Order spiritual wellness products rooted in Egyptian Ritual at giftofthenile.comGet your FREE birth chart hereHave a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsorsGreen Chef | Go to greenchef.com/60balanced and use code 60BALANCED to get 60% OFF plus 20% OFF for your next two months!Bite | Bite Toothpaste Bits are a convenient way to take your toothpaste on the go. Visit trybite.com/balancedles for 20% off your first order. Nutrafol | Get thicker, healthier hair with Nutrafol. Visit nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BALANCEDLES for $10 off your first month.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.

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 self.Today, I’m welcoming back activist, actor, and wellness coach, Zuri Adele, for a much-needed conversation on how we can show up more presently in our lives through mindfulness, intentionality, creativity, and most importantly, how we can learn to kick any feelings of lack or insufficiency to the curb!We also talk about…Being unpresent in your 20sHolding on versus surrenderingPreparation for new opportunities and trusting your instinctsHoning in on your creative power and rising above “the machine”Resources:Follow Zuri on Instagram @zuriadeleListen to Zuri’s last episode on BBG called “Intentional Friendships, Setting Healthy Boundaries, and Life-Changing Healthy Habits”Donate to The Zuri Adele Scholarship Fund for HBCU alumniLearn more about human design types hereKeep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsorsDose | If you want to give Dose a shot and invest in your health, get 15% OFF your first order, plus an additional 15% OFF if you subscribe for a monthly delivery! That’s 30% OFF your first order! Go to dailydose.co/BALANCEDLES and use code BALANCEDLESOpen | If you want to get on my daily routine, you can get 30 days FREE of Open by visiting withopen.com/BALANCEDLESElastique | Finally, there is a wellness tool that you can actually wear! Visit www.elastique.co and use code BALANCEDLES for 20% OFF your first purchaseShopify | Sign up for $1 per month trial at shopify.com/balancedblackgirlPlease 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.

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 chat about purpose with this week’s guest Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins. Ashley is an actor and the host of the Trials to Triumphs podcast on the Oprah Winfrey Network. She is also known for her iconic role as Joelle Brooks in Netflix's Dear White People. Whether you feel firmly rooted in your purpose, or are still discovering what that means for you, you’ll walk away from this episode feeling inspired to follow your unique aligned path. We Also Talk About…Why your purpose may not be just one thingThe difference between purpose and assignmentHow to change course to better align with your purposeWhy it’s important to acknowledge your trials and triumphsResources:Listen to Ashley’s podcast Trials to TriumphsFollow Ashley on Instagram @ashleyblaineListen to Ashley’s interview on Michelle William’s podcastHave a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsors:Quince | Get affordable luxury with Quince! Go to quince.com/BALANCEDLES for free shipping and 365 day returns.Ritual | Support your gut heal with Ritual Synbiotic+. Visit ritual.com/BALANCED to get 30% off your first month.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.

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 back, finding the right friend group, your most wanted advice on how to get through your 20s, and more.Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.I also talk about…My Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T and life updatesResourcesListen to How to Get Unstuck: My 25 by 25 Case Study episodeListen to Intimacy In Friendships: Having Healthier Friendships and Making Friends As An Adult episodeRead Reach Out: The Simple Strategy You Need to Expand Your Network and Increase Your InfluenceRead Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends by Dr. Marisa FrancoRead Songs of Irie by Asha BromfieldRead The Neighbor Favor by Kristina ForestDownload the Alive App for workout programs and moreShop all my beauty favorites hereNeed holiday gift ideas? Check out my 2023 holiday gift guideKeep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsors:Try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/balancedOpen | Need a daily routine? Get 30 days FREE withopen.com/BALANCEDLES 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.

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 content creator and former beauty & style editor for Essence Magazine, Blake Newby on pivoting in your career, taking advantage of where you are, and how to lean on your support system in order to reach your goals.We Also Talk About…Blake’s transition from being a corporate beauty editor to venture scout and full time content creatorBetting on yourselfEmbracing uncertaintyManaging anxiety before it derails youResources:Follow Blake on Instagram @blakelawrenFollow Blake on Tiktok @blakenewby_Have a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.Keep in touch:Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comJoin Club Balanced, our community on GenevaSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsors:Joi Wellness | If you’re looking to take ownership of your health and feel your best, Joi is giving you 20% off any labs. Go to choosejoi.co/BALANCEDLESGreen Chef | For Green Chef’s best deal of the year, get $250 off with code BALANCED250. Go to greenchef.com/BALANCED250Please 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.

Eni Popoola, content creator and attorney, discusses choosing yourself, leaving big law to pursue content creation, dating as a content creator, and finding joy in small things like outfits or vanilla bean. They also touch on boundaries, entrepreneurship, and utilizing Notion AI for content creation and podcast management.

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 today's episode, I’m taking notes from TikTok girlie and glow up guru, Jodie Taylor on how to conduct an effective personal rebrand, asking your networks for what you need, and finding support that helps you become your best self!We Also Talk About…Networking tips for introvertsFinding aligned mentorshipSignaling and listening to your bodyOperating from a place of curiosityResources:The Wellness Wheel (Clarion University)Jodie’s Glow Up Plan PT.1Jodie’s Glow Up Plan PT.2Follow Jodie on TikTok @jodiektayFollow Jodie on Instagram @jkt823Keep in touch:Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comJoin Club Balanced, our community on GenevaSubscribe 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.Sponsors:Shopify | Sign up for $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/balancedblackgirlProduced 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.

Let’s be real– we’ve all been pre-programmed to settle. Whether it be in our careers, environment, friendships or romantic relationships, at some point we’ve all been left wanting more at times. But I don’t want to live by those terms anymore, and neither should you!In today’s episode I’m breaking down all the ways settling holds us back from creating our dream life, and how to call back your energy from people and spaces that no longer serve you.I also talk about…Self worth and finding your level of discernmentStaying true to your standardsLetting go of fear and the opinions of othersKeep in touch:Follow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comJoin Club Balanced, our community on GenevaSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsors:NPR Body Electric | Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.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.