Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

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S19E10: The Great Xscape: Family, Legacy, and Choosing Wisely with Tamika Scott Sep 08, 2023

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Hey lady! Kick off your shoes and relax your feet because this week Dr. Dom and Terri have some girl talk and chit chat with Tamika Scott, one-fourth of the legendary 90s R&B girl group Xscape and star of upcoming holiday film Christmas Ringer, to dish on all of the latest happenings in her life. She gives the deets on life after The Great Xscape tour, how she’s dealing with the fallout with her sister following the revelations on SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B, and her new single "Tonight" featuring everyone’s favorite hunk – Method Man. Tamika has so many gems to share and you won’t want to miss this week’s episode. Head to Patreon and tune in to the Aftershow for more juicy convo!
Quote of the Day:
"Choose wisely."
– Tamika Scott
Where to find Tamika Scott:
Website: Tamika Scott’s Southern Fuse
Facebook: Tamika Scott
TikTok: @therealtamikascott
IG: @therealtamikascott
LinkedIn: Tamika Scott
Twitter (X): @officialTScott
YouTube: @TheRealTamikaScott
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This episode is sponsored and brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CULTIVATING and get on your way to being your best self.
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Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC
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S19E9: Work to Live, Don't Live to Work: How to Add More Joy, Fun, and Pleasure to Our Lives Sep 01, 2023

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Hey lady! This week, Dr. Dom and Terri take a breather and talk about the things that are giving them life! We all know that the demands on our respective time seem to mount daily and it can be hard to catch your breath, which is why this week’s episode is all about the ways you can be intentional about cultivating moments of joy, peace, and harmony into your day. Life will zoom by if filled with obligations to everyone else, what are you doing today to make sure that the life you look back on is one that fills you with pride and personal fulfillment? Terri and Dr. Dom offer some sound tips on how you can make sure that you are the star of your show and continually filling up your cup. Join us on Instagram and let us know your favorite way to pour into yourself and heighten the joy, fun, and pleasure in your life!
Quote of the Day:
"If you died tonight, your employer would have a job advertisement to fill your role by the end of the month. But your friends and family would miss you forever. Don’t get so busy on making a living that you forget to work on making a life."
– Twitter (X) User
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Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
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Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC
Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com
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S19E8: Celebrating Pride and Trailblazing Leadership: A Journey of Advocacy and Inclusion with Gerald Garth Aug 25, 2023

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Lady, now you know we’re all about keeping it real, which is why we’re excited for this week’s episode. Gerald Garth, Executive Director of The Arming Minorities Against Addiction & Disease (AMAAD) Institute and President of LA Pride, joins Terri and Dr. Dom for an enlightening conversation about the abundance that comes with living audaciously and authentically as yourself. Gerald shares how having a strong support system allowed him to chart a unique course for himself so that he could make space and be an advocate for others. Head to the Cultivating H.E.R. Space shop and pick up a journal because Gerald drops soul-nourishing nuggets of wisdom that you can carry with you throughout your day to help you shine your brightest. Tap in!
Quote of the Day:
“You cannot lead our people if you don’t love our people”
– Dr. Cornel West
Where to find Gerald Garth:
Website: amaad.org
Website: geraldgarth.com
Facebook: Gerald Garth
IG: @geralddotgarth
LinkedIn: Gerald Garth
Twitter: @geralddotgarth
YouTube: Gerald Garth
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This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CULTIVATING and get on your way to being your best self.
This month, we have the pleasure of partnering with a fantastic Black-owned business sponsor, LaShawnda McLaurin, who is hosting an exclusive anxiety group for women. Click the link below to learn more about this empowering opportunity: https://bit.ly/mmwellnesstoday.
Register here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!
Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
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Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black...

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S19E7: You Deserve Grace Even From Yourself with Lanelle P. Laws Aug 18, 2023

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Hey lady! Are you ready for a powerful episode? This week Dr. Dom and Terri have a real conversation with Lanelle P. Laws, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and owner of Heal(thy) Self Wellness Services, about her work with families living through addiction and incarceration. Lanelle shares her truly inspiring story and discusses the importance of self-respect, self-love, self-belief, and perseverance. If you’ve lived life and made your share of mistakes, tap into this relatable conversation with Lanelle. She offers a reminder that the best way to live is to give yourself healthy doses of compassion and grace and to do it often. Sis, your mistakes don’t define you, but if you’re finding it difficult to turn your lumps into lessons tune in for a testimony on resilience and victory!
Quote of the Day:
"The story you tell yourself can keep you stuck. Healing gives you permission for a rewrite. New story. New season."
– Dr. Thema
Where to find Lanelle P. Laws:
Website: healthyselfwellnessservices.com
This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CULTIVATING and get on your way to being your best self.
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeoderant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s 40% off) with promo code HERspace at lumedeoderant.com/HERSpace #lumepod
This month, we have the pleasure of partnering with a fantastic black-owned business sponsor, LaShawnda McLaurin, who is hosting an exclusive anxiety group for women. Click the link below to learn more about this empowering opportunity: https://bit.ly/mmwellnesstoday.
Register here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!
Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary
Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC
Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com
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S19E6: Empowering Women to Thrive: Overcoming Fear, Building Resilience, and Shining Bright with LaShawnda McLaurin Aug 11, 2023

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Hey lady! This week Terri and Dr. Dom sit down with LaShawnda McLaurin, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and owner of McLaurin Mental Wellness, for a powerful episode on the importance of skills building and resilience. Life is always going to be your best teacher, but you don’t have to learn all your lessons the hard way. If you’ve experienced significant trauma or if you’re tired of walking around scared to engage fully with life and you want practical, actionable tips on breaking free from anxiety and worry this episode will speak to you. We know that it may seem like you should have it all together, but the truth is we’re all learning as we go. LaShawnda has a toolkit that you can employ any time you feel the need to run. We’re walking boldly towards our futures ladies, so tap in so you can step onto your path with style and grace.
Quote of the Day:
"Slow down sis…enjoy the view. You’re on time and on track. No need to rush."
– LaShawnda McLaurin
Where to find LaShawnda McLaurin:
Website: Mclaurinmentalwellness.com
LinkedIn: LaShawnda McLaurin
Instagram: @lashawndamclaurin
This month, we have the pleasure of partnering with a fantastic black-owned business sponsor, LaShawnda Mclaurin, who is hosting an exclusive anxiety group for women. Click the link below to learn more about this empowering opportunity: https://bit.ly/mmwellnesstoday.
Register here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!
Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary
Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC
Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

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S19E5: Through Thick and Thin: Navigating Life's Challenges With Your Friends Aug 04, 2023

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Hey lady! This week Terri and Dr. Dom have one question for you: what about your friends? We know TLC asked you years ago but really ask yourself…when it comes to your close personal friendships, how are you doing? Dr. Dom and Terri have a heart-to-heart about what it means to be a good friend and the different scenarios that can pop up to test the foundation of your friendships. Tune in and find out where you stand on the “good friend” spectrum and how you can reconcile when you and your beloved sister-friend might need to go on your respective paths without each other. Are you looking to strengthen your existing community or find tips on how to approach friendship with new friends? If so, this episode is definitely for you. And, tune in to the Aftershow where Terri and Dr. Dom spill a little more about when they know a friend is for keeps and when it’s time to cut their losses.
Quote of the Day:
"Count on me through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end
When you are weak I will be strong
Helping you to carry on."
– Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans
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This month, we have the pleasure of partnering with a fantastic black-owned business, McLaurin Mental Wellness, PLLC, which is hosting an exclusive anxiety group for women. Click the link below to learn more about this empowering opportunity! https://bit.ly/mmwellnesstoday
Register here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!
Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary
Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC
Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

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S19E4: Beating Burnout with Kelley Bonner Jul 28, 2023

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Hey lady, it’s Friday! You made it. We have a question for you though…are you coasting into the weekend or are you running headfirst to your bed? This week, Terri and Dr. Dom welcome Kelley Bonner, host of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, to discuss a topic we’re sure will resonate with many of you. Kelley drops in and defines burnout and offers tangible tools for you to incorporate into your day to reduce and minimize any burnout you may be experiencing. Good news! This isn’t the typical reduce your stressors spiel you’ve heard. This convo has tips on how you can proactively approach your boss with professional candor, and how the bosses in the room can make space for more empathy while still maintaining the focus on the company’s objectives. If you see the wall in your direct view and you’re afraid you’re about to crash into it, fret not! A few tweaks to your day can have you breathing in joy and self-fulfillment, and you won’t need a month in Bali to do it. We’d love to hear from you! Head to Instagram and let us know your favorite way to avoid burnout!
Quote of the Day:
“But what happens when you work hard at something unfulfilling? It drains your spirit. It robs you of your life force. You end up depleted, depressed, and angry.”
– Oprah Winfrey
Where to find Kelley A. Bonner:
Website: Blackgirlburnout.com
Instagram: @blackgirlburnout
TikTok: @blackgirlburnout
YouTube: Black Girl Burnout
Facebook: Black Girl Burnout
Twitter: @KelleyABonner
LinkedIn: Kelley A. Bonner
Instagram: @kelleyabonner
Register here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!
Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary
Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC
Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook:

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S19E3: Solutions for Supporting Young Scholars with Dr. Antar Tichavakunda Jul 21, 2023

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Hey lady, this week Dr. Antar Tichavakunda, Assistant Professor of Education at the University of California Santa Barbara and author of Black Campus Life: The Worlds Black Students Make at Historically White Institution, joins Terri and Dr. Dom and discusses the shifts that we all can make when preparing the younger generations for their next steps in life. Research has shown that early intervention and creating networks for support are critical in the first two years of post-secondary education. But, those interventions and support networks don’t just start and stop with the educators. Every person in a young scholar’s life plays a part in keeping the student engaged all the way through graduation. Are you curious about the ways you can support a young scholar – without going into your wallet – so they feel uplifted during their journey? Tune in today for some great conversation and great insight from Dr. Tichavakunda.
Quote of the Day: “When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.”
– George Washington Carver
Where to find Dr. Antar Tichavakunda:
Book: Black Campus Life: The Worlds Black Students Make at a Historically White Institution
Website: tichavavkunda.com
Twitter: @Tichavakunda
LinkedIn: Antar Tichavakunda
Register here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!
Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary
Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC
Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com
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S19E2: Hot Topics: Dating a Younger Man, Handling Difficult News Stories, and Therapists Opening Up About Clients Jul 14, 2023

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Hey lady! It’s Friday, you made it and we know you’re ready to unwind. So, pour yourself a glass of wine and tap in for some girl talk. This week Dr. Dom and Terri dish on a few hot topics. They keep it real about when May-December romance is hot…and when it’s not. They reflect on the state of the media and why tuning out is perfectly fine in the name of mental health, and why tapping completely out may not be realistic. Ladies, we want to hear from you. What topics are lighting up your groupchats? Join us as a Listening Lady or Sister Friend tier on Patreon and get access to the Cultivating H.E.R. Space Slack channel. It’s a great place to find like-hearted women interested in community the way you are. And holla at us on Instagram about what buzz you’re paying attention to.
Quote of the Day:
"Do what works for you because there will always be someone who thinks differently."
– Michelle Obama
Register here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!
Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary
Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC
Ride-Sharing Safety Guide
Therapy for Black Men
Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.

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S19E1: The Power of Black Sisterhood: Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves Jul 07, 2023

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Hey lady! We have a question for you…what about your friends? How are your friendships going? Are you happy in your established relationships or are you looking to make a new foundation with like-hearted women?
This week, Terri and Dr. Dom sit down and reflect on the highs and lows of five years of podcasting. What started as a chance run-in at a conference turned into a strong and meaningful friendship between the two that bears a lot of fruit, namely this podcast. Tune in to hear more about their journey as sister-friends, business owners, and podcasters. Dr. Dom and Terri share some of their favorite episodes and lessons learned over the years. Those lessons are some of the gems that they want to share with you all each week.
Are you ready to take the online connections you’ve made and turn them into IRL connections? Then join us THIS WEEKEND for the Cultivating H.E.R. Space live show where we’ll have a healing, healthy time of sisterhood, and networking (and maybe left cheek, right cheek with us if you’re down!). Get your ticket for the event or join us virtually here!
Quote of the Day:
“The power of Black sisterhood means so much because as Black women it’s important for us to come together and lift each other to support all of the positive images instead of all the negative images we see. We have to join forces, and I think we’re more powerful together than we are split apart.”
– Naturi Naughton
Register here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!
Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary
Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC
Ride-Sharing Safety Guide
Therapy for Black Men
Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com
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