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Self Love As Liberation ft. Drechir Whitfield Aug 29, 2025

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In this soul-nourishing episode, host Crystle Johnson sits down with Dre Sher Whitfield — aka The Wedding Realtor — to revisit one of the most essential topics for Black women on the liberation journey: Self-Love. And yes, we’re running it back… because you can never have too much of it. 💬 Through candid storytelling and deep reflection, Dre and Crystle explore the lies we believe about self-love, the truth about self-compassion, and how Black women can give themselves the grace they’ve always deserved. 📍Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Why We’re Revisiting Self-Love 03:33 – Real Love Stories: Beyond Romance, Into Purpose 10:13 – The Myths & Misconceptions About Self-Love 12:06 – Why Self-Compassion is the Gateway to Healing 18:47 – How to Practice Self-Compassion When You’ve Never Seen It Modeled 24:17 – Meditation & Presence: The Breath as Liberation 25:13 – Where to Find Dre Online 🎧 Whether you're knee-deep in the healing journey or just beginning to ask what it means to choose yourself, this episode is your invitation to soften, listen, and come home to YOU. 🔗 Follow DreChir Whitfield Instagram: @ProfoundCeremonies Las Vegas: @DreChirInVegas 📺 Subscribe + Turn on notifications for more weekly stories centering softness, rest, and Black women’s liberation. #WeAintDyingForThis #SelfLove #BlackWomenHealing #LiberationThroughRest #SelfCompassion #InsightTimer #BlackWomenPodcast #AffirmationTalk #DreSherWhitfield #livingcorporate ____ About We Ain't Dying For This: We are a community of Black women committed to our collective liberation through radically soft living. Tune in each Thursday at 7 PM CST, to hear from Black women who are choosing to live their lives on their own terms. Stay Connected with Crystle Johnson & We Ain't Dying For This: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: / @thecrystlejohnson We Ain't Dying For This Instagram: / weaintdyingforthis Crystle's Instagram: / thecrystlejohnson Crystle's LinkedIn: / crystlejohnson Crystle's TikTok: / iamcrystlejohnson

Affirmation as Liberation ft. Janel Caminos Reclaiming Power, One Curl at a Time Aug 22, 2025

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In this powerful episode of We Ain’t Dying For This, host Crystle Johnson sits down with Janel Caminos — DEI leader, founder of Curly Crown Collective, and unapologetic curly girl — for a deep, layered conversation on: 💬 The truth about affirmations as a tool for healing & liberation 💇🏾‍♀️ Natural hair, professional spaces & reclaiming your crown 👑 How black women affirm each other — and why it matters 📢 Why our self-talk can be radical, not just cute From sticky notes on the mirror to a whole affirmation book... to founding a global community for natural-haired women — this convo goes beyond aesthetics. It's about freedom. Power. And saying YES to who you are, as you are. 🔗 JOIN the Curly Crown Collective: www.instagram.com/curlycrowncollective 📲 Follow Janel Caminos: www.instagram.com/janel.danza Timestamps: 00:00 - Why affirmations matter 01:22 - Who is Janel Caminos? 08:13 - The journey to hair acceptance 14:52 - Hair, microaggressions, and the workplace 19:21 - Getting started with affirmations 25:52 - Community, education, and letting go #AffirmationAsLiberation #BlackWomenHealing #CurlyHairJourney #WellnessAsLiberation #NaturalHairMovement #SelfAffirmation #WeAintDyingForThis #CrownAct #HairIsPolitical #CurlyCrownCollective #Podcast #BlackVoices #LiberationThroughLove ____ About We Ain't Dying For This: We are a community of Black women committed to our collective liberation through radically soft living. Tune in each Thursday at 7 PM CST, to hear from Black women who are choosing to live their lives on their own terms. Stay Connected with Crystle Johnson & We Ain't Dying For This: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: / @thecrystlejohnson We Ain't Dying For This Instagram: / weaintdyingforthis Crystle's Instagram: / thecrystlejohnson Crystle's LinkedIn: / crystlejohnson Crystle's TikTok: / iamcrystlejohnson

Sitting Down w/ Emanny of the Joe Budden Podcast Aug 21, 2025

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Zach sits down with Emnny Salgado to talk about his upbringing, career, lessons learned, and his time on the Joe Budden Podcast.

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Wellness As Liberation ft. Dr. Lawanda Hill Aug 15, 2025

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What if freedom isn't something we chase… but something we remember? In this episode, host Crystle Johnson sits down with Najma Ahmed, creator of the Free Black Girl podcast, to explore what it really means to be free. From leaving her "dream job" to breaking generational patterns and embracing radically soft living, Najma shares her powerful story of transformation, healing, and reclaiming joy. ✨ Topics we explore:

What keeps Black women from living freely?
The lies we’re told (and tell ourselves) about freedom
Why “getting free” is a continual process, not a one-time event
Ancestral healing, somatic practices, and listening to the body
How Najma used her breakdown as a breakthrough into entrepreneurship

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Key Timeframes 00:04 – Self-Care & Dancing 10:18 – Who Is Najma 14:15 – Lies About Freedom 23:00 – Breakdown in D.C. 33:40 – Launching Her Business 46:10 – Journal Prompts for Freedom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🖤 A powerful reminder: You’re not here to die for the dream. You’re here to live fully in it. 📅 Episode drops today at 7PM. Be there. This one’s soul-deep. 🔗 Follow Najmah Ahmad Instagram: @freed_blackgirl Youtube: ‪@FreedBlackGirlPodcast‬ Website: www.freedblackgirl.com Freed Black Girl Study: https://forms.gle/AWi52CgTH5nN6qhw6 Unbossed Academy Crowdfunding Page: https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/u... 📺 Subscribe + Turn on notifications for more weekly stories centering softness, rest, and Black women’s liberation. #CrystleJohnson #IWishIKnew #WeAintDyingForThis #WomensFreedom #MindsetHealing #BurnoutRecovery #BreakFree

Accountable Leadership and Employee Experience Aug 13, 2025

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Zach sits down with HR executive Njsane Courtney to talk about his career, leadership, and the landscape of work.

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Wealth As Liberation ft. Jasmine Smalls Aug 08, 2025

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In this economy?! You probably giggled a little reading that because it's real and you've probably heard it a lot lately. During this season, we've talked a lot about legacy and how it isn't just about assets you can touch and feel. I would venture to say that while wealth is similar, we still want our money. I'm so excited to sit down with Jasmine Smalls to talk about Wealth As Liberation. You don't want to miss what she has to say about how being rooted in our inherent worth, contributes to our wealth. Stay Connected with Jasmine Smalls: LinkedIn: / jasmine-smalls-cfp%c2%ae-mpa-82224711a See What She’s Building: https://www.jasminesmalls.com/ Join Jasmine's No Spend Challenge: https://jsc.guidedlxp.com ____ About We Ain't Dying For This: We are a community of Black women committed to our collective liberation through radically soft living. Tune in each Thursday at 7 PM CST, to hear from Black women who are choosing to live their lives on their own terms. Stay Connected with Crystle Johnson & We Ain't Dying For This: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: / @thecrystlejohnson We Ain't Dying For This Instagram: / weaintdyingforthis Crystle's Instagram: / thecrystlejohnson Crystle's LinkedIn: / crystlejohnson Crystle's TikTok: / iamcrystlejohnson

What I Learned From Quitting My First Job Aug 05, 2025

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Thinking about quitting your job? You're not alone. In this episode of Living Corporate, we’re keeping it real about burnout, boundaries, and finding purpose without handing in your resignation. We talk strategies for staying grounded, navigating tough work environments, and managing your energy so you don’t feel like quitting every Monday morning. 💡 If you're feeling overwhelmed but not quite ready to walk away, this is the conversation for you. 🎙️ Tune in now for honest insights and actionable tips for thriving at work—without losing yourself. Subscribe for more real talk about work, identity, and equity in the workplace. 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://www.living-corporate.com 📸 Instagram: @LivingCorporate 🎧 Podcast: Living Corporate on Spotify Thanks For Watching My Video : How to Not Quit Your Job | Tough Days, Real Talk ⁨@LivingCorporate⁩ #LivingCorporate, #DontQuitYourJob, #WorkLifeBalance, #BurnoutSupport, #CareerAdvice, #WorkplaceWellness, #MentalHealthAtWork, #BlackVoicesAtWork, #ProfessionalGrowth, #ToughJobDays

Wealth As Liberation ft. Jasmine Smalls Aug 01, 2025

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What if your birthday wasn’t just a celebration—but a call to go? This week on We Ain’t Dying For This, we’re talking about Wandering as Liberation with my good Sis, Natasha Wade. And babyyyy, it’s not just a cute little travel story. Sis packed up her car and hit the road—solo. No set plan, just a deep need to feel free. She wandered to places where Black stories live, where liberation was fought for, where healing could meet her. And somewhere along the highways and history, she met herself again. And you know what? She didn’t need permission from anyone but herself. This week's episode is a mirror for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, stifled, or like freedom is on the other side of a map they haven’t drawn yet. Stay Connected with Natasha D. Wade: LinkedIn: / natashawade See What She’s Building: http://natashawade.com ____ About We Ain't Dying For This: We are a community of Black women committed to our collective liberation through radically soft living. Tune in each Thursday at 7 PM CST, to hear from Black women who are choosing to live their lives on their own terms. Stay Connected with Crystle Johnson & We Ain't Dying For This: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: / @thecrystlejohnson We Ain't Dying For This Instagram: / weaintdyingforthis Crystle's Instagram: / thecrystlejohnson Crystle's LinkedIn: / crystlejohnson Crystle's TikTok: / iamcrystlejohnson