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#AskRaven | Exposing My Parenting Style Feb 19, 2025

Answering 20 of your questions all about parenting! What do I do differently than my own parents? What's the biggest struggle that comes from not having a father figure around? What rules do I have for my daughter? And what advice do I have for anyone who wants children?

How to make friends as an introvert Feb 12, 2025

I'm an introvert and mostly a home-body. As a kid, everyone said I was shy. I was not popular at school and when I became unexpectedly pregnant at a relatively young age, I felt like a bit of an outcast. So how did I create the healthy and vibrant community of friends I have now?

The truth about my accidental pregnancy Feb 05, 2025

In 2015, I discovered I was pregnant with my daughter, Ziya. But I was not trying for a baby, and I wasn't happy in my relationship with her father. Knowing this, many people have since asked why I didn't just terminate the pregnancy. Discussing these topics online can be tricky for me, for several reasons, but in this episode, I'm opening up as much as I can.

Responding to your dating advice! Jan 29, 2025

As a follow up to S2-EP3, I'm responding to YOUR dating advice that you left for me in the comments! We're discussing dating outside my race, finding an older man, pursuing a lesbian relationship, raising my standards and more! Do my viewers know what's best for me? Maybe!

It's okay to fail! (My 14 failures from 2024) Jan 22, 2025

Some people seem to think I'm this perfect virgo girl living in my perfect virgo world. Maybe I seem really put together from a certain perspective? But I'm far from perfect. Last year was actually quite difficult for me in a lot of ways. In this episode, I'm literally reading you my "goals list" from last year, and explaining how I failed to achieve almost all of them! But what can we learn from this?

Why is dating so hard? (I'm single again) Jan 15, 2025

I'm single again because dating is hard. In this episode I'm giving some context and a bit of backstory when it comes to my dating history. It's been a rough, and honestly pretty embarrassing journey for me thus far. And now, for the first time since 2021, I have an update! But unfortunately, it's not a positive one.

Can I be a successful vlogger without a husband? Jan 08, 2025

The pressures of social media and the proven family-formula for success as a lifestyle vlogger...really starts to make it seem like there's only a few options for me as a creator now. If you want to make it big-time in this particular niche, do you have to share a blooming relationship, a wedding, a pregnancy, or a new home? Will my vlogs ever truly compare if I'm just coasting as a single woman? Some viewers may disagree with the "formula", but the numbers don't lie. So what does this mean for me?

It's been 15 years, I think I need to quit YouTube. Jan 01, 2025

I'm back! And I'm serious this time! New episodes coming every Wednesday from now on! In this episode, I'm diving into my recent struggles as a creator. More specifically... the issues I've been having with my YouTube channel hitting a major plateau and my income declining. I answer why I had to let go of 2 of my employees. And I'm getting vulnerable about what my future as a creator might have to look like.

A Hungover Conversation With My Twin Friends Jan 07, 2024

The morning after my big Christmas party, I had my long time friends, Daisha and Tasha, in town and we decided to record this random episode! Viewers from my Instagram livestream asked us whatever they wanted and we answered candidly. Daisha and Tasha are identical twins, so they shared some of their experience with that, and we all answered questions about friendship, dating, and more!

Is Entrepreneurship Better Than The 9-5 Life? (ft. Tayllor Lloyd) Aug 17, 2023

Tayllor Lloyd is a close friend of mine that I met through social media. I eventually hired her on to the RETV team as an Instagram Strategist to help me stay organized with my photo content. Now she's HR, Operations Manager and one of my best friends! Tayllor has had a quite a journey through various careers both in the corporate world and as an entrepreneur. But is one any better than the other? What are the pros and cons? And what advice does she have to share?

My Assistant Spills The Tea: The Best & Worst Parts of Working for Me! (ft. Zoe) May 11, 2023

My personal assistant is here to spill the tea on what it's really like to work for me! I hired Zoe at the beginning of this year to basically just help run my entire life. This is no easy job and now you get to hear the inside scoop, including how much I pay her, the challenges she might face, and the funny little quirks that she notices since she's in my house every day!

#AskRaven | Advice For Outgrowing Friends, Keeping Family Secrets, Toddler Tantrums & More! Apr 28, 2023

Welcome to the first installment of #AskRaven! I'm giving you specific advice about your REAL scenarios! In this episode, I discuss how to deal with outgrowing old friendships, my advice for dealing with toddler temper tantrums, when you should or shouldn't keep a big secret for someone, and a lot of other difficult real-life situations.

My Mom is My Manager: The Pros & Cons (ft. Chef Toni) Apr 12, 2023

My mom, (Chef) Toni has been my business manager since 2015. She oversees pretty much every moving part of my company and there are also a ton of personal matters intertwined into her role. There are definitely pros and cons to working so closely with my own mother. In this episode, we answer your questions about that dynamic and our relationship in general.
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The Truth About My Current Struggles Mar 02, 2023

Finally fully explaining what I've really been struggling with lately. I've felt frustrated, burnt out, and I've felt like I'm not walking in my purpose as content creator anymore. The difficult part is that I'm limited in what I can do about it, since I'm trying to respect some personal boundaries. But I'm doing my best to find a compromise.

Balancing Everything as Single Moms (ft. SincerelySadieXO) Feb 13, 2023

So excited to introduce y'all to my very first special guest on the podcast, my bestie, Sadie! (@SincerelySadieXO) The way we became friends just had to be divine timing and our friendship is unique because of how much we have in common as single moms. In this episode we answer your questions about being single, raising kids, dating, and balancing it all.

#AskRaven | Does she ask about her dad? Nov 08, 2022

Answering your questions on a variety of topics! What's my best advice to help you reach your goals? Does my daughter ask about her dad? Do I want more kids? And more!

I Need Another Job + Parenting and Dating Update Oct 12, 2022

Things are changing in the influencer marketing industry and I've noticed that I need to get serious about creating other streams of income. Plus I've had to adjust to my daughter's new public school routine and juggle my dating life at the same time. Here's a little life update!

My Biggest Mental Health Struggles May 10, 2022

[TRIGGER WARNING: mention of suicide and abuse] I didn't fully realize it in middle school, but I think I've been struggling with depression and anxiety since then. Over the years I've had intense panic attacks, dealt with a ton of self-hate which led to unhealthy habits and even suicidal ideation. While I'm doing a bit better these days, I still struggle, and here's why.

The Dark Side of Being an Influencer Jan 26, 2022

I've been a full time influencer since 2015, and I've been creating online content since 2008. That's 14 years of experience in this industry. This is many people's dream job, but there are downsides I've discovered over the years that you may not be fully aware of as a viewer. We all know that every job is going to come with some sort of negativity, but there are some very specific experiences that come with sharing your life online. Definitely some things to consider before deciding to become an influencer!

This Is Why I Have Trust Issues. Dec 17, 2021

I'm finally ready to explain why my last relationship ended. I've avoided this for several reasons, but a big one is sheer embarrassment. I made a lot of mistakes in this relationship which led to a humiliating outcome. But it was a learning experience and it's time to be honest with myself about where I went wrong.

Do I Believe In God? Sep 07, 2021

It's never been a secret that I'm not religious. And I've pretty much always been this way. But why? And what exactly does that mean? Do I believe in God at all? Is there a difference between religion and spirituality? And where do I personally fall on that scale?

#AskRaven | My Thoughts on Dating and Marriage Aug 30, 2021

I asked my listeners to ask me anything they wanted to know about my thoughts on dating and relationships in general. I definitely have an interesting (maybe even "weird") perspective on a lot of these things. But I'm self-aware enough to know that my feelings may change. For now, here's how I really feel.

Here's Why I'm Single Aug 21, 2021

Dating for me recently has been...not great. I've been single for about 3 years and I'm struggling in a few areas when it comes to my love life. It's really strange how becoming more successful has actually negatively impacted my experiences with men. I'm just confused.

What I've Learned Since Making My First Million Jul 21, 2021

Yup. I reached my goal of having a "million dollar year" last year. Now that I'm in a new tax bracket, I've learned a lot about myself. It's been very eye-opening to realize what having wealth really feels like and what it actually means for my life and my mental health. While it may be considered taboo to talk about, I'm ready to share what I've learned.

Being a Baby Mama: Stereotypes, My Story & Advice Jul 07, 2021

What does the world think of "baby mamas"? And in turn, what does the world think of me? I'm a single mom and I've faced a lot of judgement and false accusations. It's time for me to speak my truth about the realities of being a single mom.

Intro: This Scares Me. Jun 23, 2021

As an introductory episode before we get into the real topics I have planned, I wanted to first talk about why I wanted to start this podcast, and also what's been holding me back up until now. I've always felt somewhat restricted on my other platforms, but this is going to be different!

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