Friend Forward

Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman is a Brooklyn based Afro-Latina actor, athlete and activist who founded ACTIV-ISM, a wellness company dedicated to providing programs and resources to aide in the fight for social justice. But when she really leaned into activism, she noticed it directly impacted some of her friendships. Today she'll share a bit of her story, and it will offer validation to other women of color who sometimes struggle to feel truly seen in their interracial friendships.   Follow Taylor on Instagram. Follow Danielle on Instagram. Book a private coaching session.

You’ve struggled with it for weeks, but you’re finally ready to come to accept that one of your friendships is over. But how do you begin moving forward? In today's episode, resident friendship coach and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson will share 4 ways to move on from a painful friendship break-up. ** BONUS** Today's episode includes instructions to download a free list of 10 ways to respond when people ask you about your friendship breakup (again). Don't miss it!   * Book a private friendship coaching session here (includes 75 minutes of discussion, session notes, and a customized action plan).   * Follow Danielle on Instagram @daniellebayardjackson   * Book Danielle to speak at your next event: email info@tellpublicrelations.com

You may have heard women who describe themselves as "high-achievers", and typically, these women have the kind of traits that we all aspire to have: they’re go-getters, they may have a lot of social connections, and they are likely what most would consider to be successful. But when it comes to friendship, there's one way that they are getting it wrong. To help us understand what this is, I’m calling in Vernique Esther, an Atlanta-based therapist who specializes in working with high-achieving women.      Join our FRIENDSHIP ELEVATED 16-week group coaching program (DOORS CLOSE SOON!) Book a private, personal session Follow Danielle Bayard Jackson on Instagram Follow Vernique on Instagram

"Girl Problems" is a new weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast where we attempt to answer a listener's issue in 5 minutes or less. To submit your issue ( or to sign-up for a full one-on-one session), visit us at Betterfemalefriendships.com.    Follow Danielle on Instagram. Binge Danielle's TikToks.

This week we're sharing voice notes submitted by listeners explaining why they consider themselves "guys' girls", then offering research and insights to explain their perspective. The goal of this episode is to bridge the divide between "girls' girls" and "guys' girls" in an attempt to alleviate some of the hostility and misunderstanding between these two groups. If this resonates with you, come tell us about it on Instagram @friendforward or visit us (and schedule a personal coaching session!) by visiting Betterfemalefriendships.com.   BOOK DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON TO SPEAK at your 2023 EVENT: info@tellpublicrelations.com

"Girl Problems" is a new weekly mini-segment from the Friend Forward podcast where resident friendship coach and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson attempts to address a personal DM in five minutes or less with the help of fellow listeners. To learn more about friendship coaching (yes, it's a thing!), visit Betterfemalefriendships.com and follow Danielle on Instagram at @daniellebayardjackson   NOTE: We are working on a program to support those who need support but aren't able to financially invest in personalized, professional help. Stay tuned!

I recently asked 600 women about their friendships. Nearly 30% of those women said that they had a friendships that they were currently considering terminating. If that's the case, we need to spend some time thinking about not only how to do it, but why we're making that choice. To join me in this conversation, Erin Falconer comes to shed some light on the issue. She's a psychotherapist and author of the book "How to Break Up with Your Friends", and I spotlight her in this conversation to just let her drop gems without interruption.   As always, the full, unedited conversation is available for members of our GROUP CHAT, which you can join at any time by visiting Betterfemalefriendships.com.   Follow Danielle on Instagram Buy Erin's Book

Welcome to our new weekly segment: GIRL PROBLEMS-- a mini-episode where resident friendship coach and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson will answer a question directly from either our Instagram DM's (@friendforward) or emails we receive at Betterfemalefriendships.com. To share your thoughts on today's "girl problem", visit us on Instagram. And to submit a "girl problem" of your own, DM us or send an email to hello@betterfemalefriendships.com. Don't want to want for your chance to be selected? Join our group chat to ask other women for help OR book a 1-on-1 session with Danielle (spaces limited!)

How is your "friendship algorithm" secretly impacting your relationship with other women? To help define and unpack the concept, Dr. Marisa G. Franco--psychologist, speaker, and author of the new book "Platonic: How the Science of Attachment can Help you Make and Keep Friends"-- is here to break it all down.   Order Dr. Franco's book here in time for our book club meeting, and then book your one-on-one coaching session today.   Follow resident friendship coach and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson: Instagram TikTok YOUTUBE!

Welcome to our new weekly segment: GIRL PROBLEMS-- a mini-episode where resident friendship coach and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson will answer a question directly from either our Instagram DM's (@friendforward) or emails we receive at Betterfemalefriendships.com. To share your thoughts on today's "girl problem", visit us on Instagram. And to submit a "girl problem" of your own, DM us or send an email to hello@betterfemalefriendships.com. Don't want to want for your chance to be selected? Join our group chat to ask other women for help OR book a 1-on-1 session with Danielle (spaces limited!).