The Good Girl Podcast

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"I didn't know who I was a part from my accomplishments" Nov 19, 2020

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Recently dubbed a “modern-day history maker” by Essence Magazine, Courtney Smith confesses on The Good Girl Podcast that she didn't know who she was outside of her very accomplished life and long list of national and state awards. Courtney is currently the CEO of the Detroit Phoenix Center, a nonprofit that provides critical resources to homeless youth and young adults. Cortney's powerful confession takes us on a journey of the hard work of healing and laying aside ego to live an emotionally healthy and whole life.

I am living with bipolar disorder Nov 12, 2020

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Despite the increase in awareness, the scientific data, and the conversations that consistently show the importance of maintaining one's mental health, there is still a huge gap in how communities navigate mental illness. Because of this, I hope this week's confession from Nieisha Deed, mental health advocate and founder of Pure Spark, will provide some insight into that world. After living in silence for nearly a decade, Nieisha shares her truth on being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

4 things we need to take into the next 4 years Nov 05, 2020

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The past two days, I've done my best to ignore the most contentious battle of our lifetime, the presidential election. I believe for the right reason which is my mental health. The outcome of this election will determine the direction of the soul of our country, how we sincerely decide to begin to heal, and simply considering the millions of lives that are at stake. So this week, I somewhat kept in tow with focusing on our mental health and controlling what we can control. Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Danielle Moore, and host, Cameo King, share 4 specific approaches to take into the next 4 years, regardless of the outcome.

Confession Session with Rep. Kyra Bolden Oct 28, 2020

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In one of the most important elections of our time, we often forget the human factor of elected officials. This week I'm sharing a conversation that's over a year old where I'm chatting with the State Representative, Kyra Bolden. What she shares is a gentle reminder that we never know the battle that someone is fighting.

Confession: How Anti-Blackness showed in my life. Oct 21, 2020

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For many of us, we are just now coming into the celebration and appreciation of our Blackness. This includes our dialect, our hair, our faith, and the entirety of our culture. But this revelation was decades in the making, and it is not coming easy. Many of us are still forced to fight against internalized oppression which is a result of centuries of racism. Unfortunately, it often shows up as anti-Blackness in the lives of Black people. Listen to this revealing confession with author and life coach, Tamika Thomas of "How Anti-Blackness showed in my life."

The Truth About Imposter Syndrome as a Life Coach Oct 14, 2020

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Imposter syndrome is when any person consistently doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments. It can sometimes show up as a voice telling you "you don't deserve to be here" or believing an accomplishment is a fraud. This week our confession comes from Lolita E. Walker, a certified life coach, author, TEDx speaker, who not only coaches folk through life transitions but she confesses that even with her experience and success, she experiences imposter syndrome.

Are we ready for the new normal? Oct 08, 2020

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One of the most pressing questions we are faced with, as this year comes to a close, is when will America "open back up?" And honestly, I believe the better question is will we be ready? Because believe it or not, COVID and racism have revealed the inequities and ineptitude of many of our systems. So I decided to sit down with the Ingham county health department in Lansing, Michigan's capital about the lessons learned and the new normal of health for Black & Brown residents.

You can love Jesus and still be sexual... Sep 30, 2020

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If there is one thing we know about existing as humans, we know we are sexual beings. We are brought into this world by sex and we come into this world equip to create through sex. But despite this fact, there still seems to be a huge gap in our conversations, understanding, and approach about being members of both the faith community and being human. Well this week, Leslie Antonoff of Hautemommie and I, try to close that gap between loving Jesus and being sexual (a.k.a a human). #JudgeUsIfYouWAnt

Getting Through The Remaining 3 Months Sep 23, 2020

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In 2020 we’ve come face to face with uncertainty. Now, more than ever, we live and breathe uncertainty.

Because of that, it is important to be intentional about the way we do life for the remaining 3 months of the year.

The question I posed is “How can I get the most of out the rest of 2020? How can we walk in freedom and be healed? How can I live my best life if nothing is certain?

My answer: Mind your business!

Listen to the full show as I give three specific principles about how to “Mind Your Business in 2020.”

In this episode, I not only share my journey with minding my business (or not) but why the three principles are proven to be effective.

Why America really doesn't love a free black woman. Aug 13, 2020

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Black women have been at the center of many conversations for the past week. Everyone from Beyoncé, to the rappers, Meg the Stallion & Cardi B, to Kamala Harris. And it's been a lot!

And overall, what I've found is that we really don’t love free Black women like we claim we do.

But rather we love what free Black women can do for us.

I am defining a free Black woman is someone who is unapologetic in her evolution and shows up to the world as she deems fit specifically for her well being.

So this week, I am briefly sharing why America doesn’t love Black women, specifically free black women.